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Alcoa Fuels Bitcoin Mining Boom
Industrial titan Alcoa is transforming idle smelters into Bitcoin mining hubs, highlighting crypto's energy hunger. Meanwhile, Charles Schwab and Citadel eye prediction markets, and Michael Saylor's Strategy boosts dividends. Kelp DAO's $292M hack un
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Apr 18
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Parasite Pool's 2nd BTC Block Fuels Mining Innovation
As Bitcoin dips 2% to $75, on April , 2026, spot ETFs near $1B weekly inflows amid improving risk sentiment. Parasite Pool's second block win spotlights innovative mining models for small operators. Wrapped XRP launches on Solana, expanding DeFi acce
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BTC ETFs Near $1B Inflows Amid Hormuz Tensions
As of Saturday, April , 2026, spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded nearly $1 billion in weekly inflows, the strongest in over three months. This surge, driven by major players like BlackRock and Fidelity, underscores growing institutional confidence even
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Apr 18
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Russia Criminalizes Crypto as Global Regs Heat Up
As Bitcoin climbs to $77, on Saturday, April , 2026, Russia's parliament considers harsh penalties for unregistered crypto services, threatening thousands of miners. Meanwhile, a US Senator demands updates on Binance's compliance amid sanctions conce
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Kraken Parent Snaps Up Bitnomial for $550M Deal
Payward's blockbuster $550 million acquisition of derivatives exchange Bitnomial marks a pivotal consolidation in regulated crypto trading. As Bitcoin trades at $75, with a .4% gain, this deal enhances Kraken's institutional offerings. It follows rec
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Miners Pivot to AI Amid Q1 BTC Sell-Off, Difficulty Drop
Bitcoin's mining sector faces headwinds with a 4% Q1 hashrate drop and record , BTC sold by public miners. Yet, today's 3% difficulty reduction provides breathing room. Miners are aggressively pivoting to AI, with firms like HIVE raising $75M for exp
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Schwab Unlocks Spot BTC Trading for Millions
Charles Schwab's move to offer direct spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading marks a pivotal shift in institutional adoption. With BTC steady at $74,, this could drive demand and benefit miners. Paired with CFTC's AI enhancements amid staffing woes, the i
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Institutions Rush In: MS Bitcoin ETF Soars
Bitcoin's price steadied at $75, today amid surging institutional interest, highlighted by Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF rapidly gaining ground. Ripple's partnership for tokenized government bonds in Korea marks a blockchain milestone. These developme
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Apr 15
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Institutions Tokenize $68B as Miners Pivot to AI
Thursday, April , 2026, marks a pivotal day for crypto with massive institutional tokenization and miners' AI strategies. Legal & General brings $68B on-chain, while regulated futures and PAC funding signal maturing trends. These developments undersc
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Global Regs Ignite Crypto Adoption Surge
Regulatory breakthroughs are reshaping the crypto landscape as of April , 2026. Virginia safeguards unclaimed crypto, Pakistan lifts banking bans, and OKX rolls out MiFID-compliant perps in Europe. These developments underscore growing institutional
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Apr 15
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Rakuten XRP Payments Launch Amid Fed Crypto Buzz
Japan's Rakuten rolls out XRP as a payment option today, unlocking access for millions. Meanwhile, Fed nominee Kevin Warsh discloses crypto holdings, hinting at policy evolution. Ethereum's security push and Paxos funding highlight maturing trends.
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Goldman Sachs Files Bitcoin ETF as Visa Hits Blockchain
Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs filed for a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF today, April , 2026, as Visa deepens blockchain ties with a Tempo validator launch. These moves highlight accelerating institutional adoption, with Bitcoin climbing to its highest
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