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Today β€” 24 April 2026Main stream

UAE sets two-year roadmap to integrate AI into 50% of government operations

24 April 2026 at 17:30
The UAE has announced an ambitious two-year roadmap to integrate agentic artificial intelligence into 50% of its government operations.Β  According to a report from local news outlets, the UAE aims to shift half of all public sectors, services, and day-to-day…

Ethereum price consolidates at $2,300 as ETFs break 10-day inflow run

24 April 2026 at 14:22
Ethereum price fell for the second straight day on Friday as institutional investors took a step back from the asset as they weighed rising geopolitical risks. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price fell 4% from the Wednesday high…

Wisconsin sues Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket, calls prediction markets illegal bets

24 April 2026 at 14:13
Wisconsin has escalated its challenge against prediction market platforms, widening a legal fight already taking shape across several U.S. states over how these products should be classified. Fresh complaints filed in Dane County name Crypto.com and its derivatives arm, Polymarket,…

Fold brings Bitcoin to employee paychecks with enterprise bonus platform launch

24 April 2026 at 13:41
Fold Holdings has rolled out a Bitcoin-based bonus program for employees, expanding its push to bring BTC into everyday workplace compensation. Fold said the new offering, launched under its enterprise arm Fold Business, allows companies to distribute recurring bonuses in…

Will crypto market crash as U.S.-Iran peace negotiations hit a deadlock?

24 April 2026 at 13:09
Crypto prices stayed muted with major assets, including Bitcoin, experiencing slight declines on Friday as hopes of peace between the U.S. and Iran began to fade. Bitcoin (BTC) price traded sideways between $77,000 and $79,000 over the past 24 hours…

U.S. sanctions Cambodian senator Kok An over alleged crypto scam network

24 April 2026 at 12:22
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Cambodian senator Kok An and a network of 28 entities over alleged ties to a large-scale crypto scam and trafficking-linked operation. The U.S. Department of the Treasury said Thursday that its Office of Foreign Assets…

Trump confirms attendance at Mar-a-Lago gala for top TRUMP memecoin holders

24 April 2026 at 11:53
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to attend a private gala for top holders of his TRUMP memecoin at Mar-a-Lago, following earlier uncertainty around his participation. According to Reuters, the White House said Trump will deliver a keynote address…

U.S. DOJ freezes $701M in crypto tied to global scam networks

24 April 2026 at 11:25
U.S. authorities have frozen more than $701 million in cryptocurrency tied to investment scams targeting Americans as part of an ongoing crackdown. The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday that the funds were restrained through coordination with crypto exchanges and…

Morgan Stanley launches stablecoin reserve fund tied to money market portfolio

24 April 2026 at 11:02
Morgan Stanley has introduced a new portfolio designed to hold stablecoin reserves within its money market fund structure. According to Morgan Stanley, the β€œStablecoin Reserves Portfolio” allows issuers to place backing assets into its Institutional Liquidity Funds trust while earning…

Aave leads $101M DeFi rescue effort to restore rsETH backing after Kelp hack

24 April 2026 at 10:39
Decentralized finance protocols have pledged more than $101 million in Ether to stabilize rsETH after the $293 million Kelp DAO exploit disrupted lending markets. According to Aave, the coordinated response, described as the β€œDeFi United” relief effort, has gathered commitments…

Yesterday β€” 23 April 2026Main stream

Google Cloud, CVC strike multi-year deal to scale agentic AI across industries

23 April 2026 at 17:30
Google Cloud has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with global private equity and investment firm CVC Capital Partners to accelerate the adoption of AI across its portfolio companies. According to an April 23 press announcement, the collaboration spans sectors…

Flying Tulip adds withdrawal circuit breaker as April DeFi exploits top $600M

23 April 2026 at 15:45
Flying Tulip has introduced a circuit breaker to slow or queue withdrawals as DeFi losses mounted in April following a series of large exploits. According to official documentation, the safeguard is designed to limit how quickly funds can leave the…

KPMG debuts AI agent to support finance teams in month-end closing tasks

23 April 2026 at 15:30
KPMG has unveiled a new AI-powered assistant designed to change how legal entity controllers and accounting analysts handle month-end closing processes. According to reports, the tool, called KPMG Ignite Financial Close Companion, is built on Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise and…

Crypto market outlook as Iran blames U.S. naval blockade for stalled peace talks

23 April 2026 at 14:30
Crypto prices retreated on Thursday as concerns over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire weighed on market sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) price fell 2% to $77,593 on Thursday as it gave up most of its gains from Wednesday when it hit above $79,000…

WLFI co-founder Zach Witkoff under spotlight after 2022 drug arrest video surfaces

23 April 2026 at 13:48
This post was updated with a statement from Zach Witkoff. World Liberty Financial co-founder Zach Witkoff has come under renewed scrutiny after body camera footage from a 2022 drug-related arrest resurfaced. According to recently surfaced footage on X, Witkoff was…

Bitcoin price retreats after reclaiming $79K, derivatives data point to further upside

23 April 2026 at 11:57
Bitcoin price rallied to a 12-month high above $79,000 on Wednesday before pulling back to $78,000 as investors booked profits. However, derivatives data suggest the asset may be building momentum for another move higher. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin…

Blockchain Capital eyes $700M raise across early and growth crypto funds

23 April 2026 at 11:34
Crypto venture firm Blockchain Capital has moved to raise $700 million across two new funds as investment appetite shows signs of concentration despite a slowdown in overall deal flow. Bloomberg, citing a person familiar with the matter, reported that the…

CertiK warns AI misuse and infrastructure gaps to drive 2026 crypto hacks

23 April 2026 at 11:02
AI-driven exploits and cross-chain flaws have pushed crypto security risks into focus in 2026, experts at CertiK warn, with losses already crossing $600 million. According to the blockchain security firm, attackers have leaned on a mix of social engineering, infrastructure…

American Bankers Association pushes for more time on Genius Act feedback

23 April 2026 at 10:37
The American Bankers Association has called for more time on stablecoin rulemaking tied to the GENIUS Act, citing gaps in regulatory coordination. The American Bankers Association, in a letter sent Tuesday, urged the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Deposit…

Thailand SEC seeks to streamline crypto derivatives rules

23 April 2026 at 10:15
Thailand wants to streamline access to crypto derivatives by allowing firms to operate under a single licensed entity. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand, a new public consultation has opened on rules that would let licensed digital…

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Three reasons why Ethereum price could surge to $3,000 soon

22 April 2026 at 14:36
Ethereum price rallied nearly 5% to reclaim the $2,400 mark on Wednesday amid a broader market rebound as crude oil prices fell. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price rose 4.8% to $2,402 on April 22, extending its monthly…

UK fintech Stratiphy restores access to tax-free crypto ETNs via IF ISAs

22 April 2026 at 13:55
Stratiphy has introduced a new route for UK investors to regain tax-free exposure to crypto ETNs after recent rule changes limited access. According to the Financial Times, the fintech platform is offering crypto exchange-traded notes through Innovative Finance (IF) ISAs,…

Bitcoin rally continues as Grayscale calls bull market

22 April 2026 at 13:07
As Bitcoin price continues to march higher towards $80,000, Grayscale researchers believe the asset has likely already formed a market bottom and is entering the early phase of a new bull cycle. Bitcoin (BTC) price reached a 10-week high above…

35% of European investors would switch banks for crypto access: survey

22 April 2026 at 12:03
European investors are starting to weigh crypto offerings when choosing banks, even as regulatory gaps and low awareness continue to slow adoption. A BΓΆrse Stuttgart Digital survey found that 35% of investors across Germany, Italy, Spain, and France would consider…

Russia advances crypto bill with licensing rules and retail limits

22 April 2026 at 11:37
Russia’s State Duma has advanced a crypto regulation bill in its first reading, outlining licensing rules, investor limits, and cross-border use provisions. According to state news agency TASS, the proposed law assigns the Bank of Russia as the primary authority…

U.S. military commander flags Bitcoin’s cybersecurity role in Senate hearing

22 April 2026 at 11:26
A senior U.S. military commander has described Bitcoin as a cybersecurity tool with potential use in national defense. At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, Samuel Paparo said Bitcoin’s role goes beyond financial use cases and can support…

Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh signals pro crypto stance during committee hearing

22 April 2026 at 10:50
Kevin Warsh signaled support for integrating digital assets into the U.S. financial system during his Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve. During a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Tuesday, Warsh backed the idea that crypto already plays a…

Nium integrates Coinbase to enable instant USDC payouts

22 April 2026 at 10:25
Singapore-based fintech firm Nium has partnered with Coinbase to bring USDC-powered cross-border payments to its global network. According to a Tuesday announcement, the integration plugs Coinbase’s custody, liquidity, and wallet infrastructure into Nium’s platform, allowing businesses to send, receive, and…

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