CFTC Seeks Injunction, Restraining Order as Arizona Applies State Criminal Laws to Prediction Markets
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-09 14:21
Federal regulators move to block state interference in prediction markets, escalating a high-stakes legal clash over jurisdiction as the CFTC pushes t...
Federal regulators move to block state interference in prediction markets, escalating a high-stakes legal clash over jurisdiction as the CFTC pushes to assert exclusive authority and prevent fragmented oversight across multiple states. Key Takeaways: CFTC filed for injunction to stop Arizona from using state laws against federally regulated firms. Arizona actions heighten systemic risk concerns, […]
Bitmine Debuts on NYSE With $4 Billion Buyback Plan
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-09 14:21
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has uplisted to the New York Stock Exchange and expanded its share repurchase program to $4 billion. The move comes as ...
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has uplisted to the New York Stock Exchange and expanded its share repurchase program to $4 billion. The move comes as the company accelerates its strategy to accumulate ethereum and strengthen shareholder returns. Key Takeaways: Bitmine (BMNR) uplisted to the NYSE on April 8, boosting visibility and institutional access. Bitmine raised its […]
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT published an 11-part thread on April 8, 2026, exposing data exfiltrated from an internal North Korean payment server u...
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT published an 11-part thread on April 8, 2026, exposing data exfiltrated from an internal North Korean payment server used by DPRK IT workers, revealing over $3.5 million in processed payments since late November 2025. Key Takeaways: ZachXBT’s April 8 investigation exposed a DPRK IT worker payment server that processed over $3.5 million […]
Race to Qualify: TRUMP Snapshot Tomorrow Decides Who Attends Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Crypto Event
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-09 13:41
President Trump is scheduled to speak at an exclusive crypto and business conference at Mar-a-Lago on April 25, 2026, open only to the top 297 holders...
President Trump is scheduled to speak at an exclusive crypto and business conference at Mar-a-Lago on April 25, 2026, open only to the top 297 holders of the official TRUMP meme coin. Key Takeaways: President Trump is scheduled to speak at a TRUMP meme coin gala at Mar-a-Lago on April 25, 2026. The March announcement […]
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Outflows Despite Morgan Stanley’s $31 Million Debut
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-09 12:40
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their outflow streak despite a strong debut from Morgan Stanley’s new fund. Ether followed with losses, ...
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their outflow streak despite a strong debut from Morgan Stanley’s new fund. Ether followed with losses, while solana declined, and XRP remained inactive. Key Takeaways Morgan Stanley’s MSBT drew $30.6 million, but bitcoin ETFs still lost $93.9 million amid uneven demand. Blackrock IBIT added $40.38 million, yet Fidelity FBTC saw […]
Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-09 11:40
Bitcoin Depot revealed it lost just over 50 bitcoins in a cyberattack in which an unauthorized party gained access to its corporate systems and settle...
Bitcoin Depot revealed it lost just over 50 bitcoins in a cyberattack in which an unauthorized party gained access to its corporate systems and settlement account credentials. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin Depot lost 50.903 BTC, worth $3.665 million, after a March 23 cyberattack on corporate systems. Management deemed the event material on April 6 due to […]
Ethereum Foundation Converts 5,000 ETH to Fund Operations
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-09 11:00
The Ethereum Foundation has begun converting 5,000 ETH into stablecoins to support operations and grants, using Cowswap’s TWAP mechanism. The move ref...
The Ethereum Foundation has begun converting 5,000 ETH into stablecoins to support operations and grants, using Cowswap’s TWAP mechanism. The move reflects a broader shift away from routine ETH sales toward diversified funding strategies. Key Takeaways: Ethereum Foundation sold 5,000 ETH, worth approximately $11 million via Cowswap TWAP, reducing market impact on prices. EF has […]
FARTCOIN Price Pumped 27% Then Crashed in Hyperliquid Manipulation Attempt
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-09 10:40
A trader using four coordinated wallets built a 145.24 million FARTCOIN leveraged long position on Hyperliquid, triggering a forced liquidation that c...
A trader using four coordinated wallets built a 145.24 million FARTCOIN leveraged long position on Hyperliquid, triggering a forced liquidation that cost the attacker $3.02 million and pushed $1.5 million in losses onto the platform’s liquidity vault. Key Takeaways: A trader using 4 wallets built a 145.24M FARTCOIN long on Hyperliquid, losing $3.02M on April […]
A new prototype from Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun could help bitcoin users recover funds if quantum threats force drastic network changes. Th...
A new prototype from Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun could help bitcoin users recover funds if quantum threats force drastic network changes. The tool addresses a key risk in proposed emergency upgrades. Key Takeaways: Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun built a prototype to secure bitcoin wallets from quantum risk. Tests show
Bhutan State Bitcoin Wallet Drops to 3,954 BTC After Latest Sale
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-09 09:41
Bhutan’s sovereign investment arm, Druk Holding & Investments, transferred approximately 319.7 BTC valued at roughly $23 million on Thursday, continui...
Bhutan’s sovereign investment arm, Druk Holding & Investments, transferred approximately 319.7 BTC valued at roughly $23 million on Thursday, continuing a steady drawdown of the country’s state-held bitcoin reserves that began in 2025. Key Takeaways: Druk Holding & Investments moved 319.7 BTC worth roughly $23 million on April 9, 2026. Bhutan’s bitcoin reserves have dropped […]