Bitcoin

April 16, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

A Look at What Changed – Op-Ed Bitcoin News

What changed, specifically The following guest post was written by Farhan Haider (@iamFHG), Verse Community Member The rescission letter does not hand banks an open mandate. It permits regulated...

April 16, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Scarcity Pump or Monetary Suicide? The Radical Argument Against BIP-361 – Featured Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: BIP-361 aims to protect bitcoin from quantum computers, which McKinsey warns may emerge between 2027 and 2030. Frederic Fosco warns that freezing 35% of the supply would...

April 16, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Volatility Drives $12 Million Fees for Yield Basis – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Yield Basis processed $1.1 billion volume in Q1 2026, generating $12 million in fees from volatility. Bitcoin swings drove $436 million volume in two weeks, proving DeFi...

April 16, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Brazil’s Ruling Party Files Bill to Ban Online Gambling Entirely as President Lula Stays Silent – iGaming Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: 68 PT lawmakers filed PL-1808/2026 proposing complete repeal of Brazil’s Bets Law framework The bill covers all gambling operations, advertising, sponsorships, payment processing, and intermediary services President...

April 16, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Tim Draper Renews Bitcoin Target, Sees $250K in 18 Months as Inflation Pressures Weigh on Dollar – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Tim Draper renewed a $250K BTC target, resetting his long-term forecast again. Bitcoin’s outlook remains tied by Draper to inflation and weakening dollar dynamics. Confidence now depends...

April 16, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Nasdaq Logs 11th Straight Gain, S&P 500 Hits Record Close Amid Iran Peace Talks – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Gold fell 1.05% to $4,791 on April 15, 2026, as U.S.-Iran diplomacy reduced safe-haven demand on COMEX. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.59% to 24,016.02, logging its 11th...

April 15, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Crypto.com Partners With NYSE-Listed Casino Operator High Roller to Launch US Prediction Market Contracts – iGaming Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: High Roller Technologies (NYSE: ROLR) signed a definitive agreement with Crypto.com to distribute CFTC-regulated event contracts The deal covers prediction markets across finance, sports, and entertainment in...

April 15, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Crypto ETFs See Broad Inflows Led by $412 Million Bitcoin Surge – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs drew $411.5 million, led by Blackrock IBIT, signaling a strong market-wide rebound. Ether ETFs added $53.03 million with Fidelity FETH leading, extending 4-day inflow streak....

April 15, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Binance Chat Launches as Part of Broader Super App Push Into Everyday Finance – Exchanges Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Binance added in-app chat, making crypto transfers and discussions more seamless. Integration strengthens the digital asset exchange’s push to become a financial hub. Expansion into chatrooms could...

April 15, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Solv Protocol and Utexo Launch Bitcoin-Native Yield Infrastructure – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Solv Protocol and Utexo integrated to launch native BTC yield with atomic swaps for $2 billion in reserves. The move cuts custodial risk, aligning with Tether’s 2025...