Luxor Signs MicroBT Hardware Commitment Worth $100M Alongside Firmware Launch

Key Takeaways: Luxor Technology expanded LuxOS firmware to MicroBT Whatsminer miners, covering select M50 series models. MicroBT’s investment manager ITL signed a term sheet alongside a $100M Luxor hardware purchase commitment. Whatsminer fleets gain Power Targeting and faster curtailment recovery, with broader model support planned. Luxor Extends LuxOS to MicroBT’s Whatsminer M50 Series The Seattle-based…

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Bitcoin price tests ascending channel top at $78K

Bitcoin is pressing the upper boundary of a two-month ascending channel near $77,500, with the 4H MACD histogram turning negative at the trendline and the FOMC meeting on April 28 and 29 serving as the next major catalyst. This article examines the technical structure, key levels, and on-chain data shaping Bitcoin’s next directional move. Summary…

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India’s Snabbit closes $56M round as investor interest in on-demand home services heats up

Snabbit, an Indian on-demand home services startup, has closed a $56 million funding round, confirming TechCrunch’s earlier report. Co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, Mirae Asset Venture Investments’ Unicorn Growth Fund, and Bertelsmann India Investments, the company’s Series D round values the Bengaluru-based startup at around $350 million, according to a person familiar with the matter….

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BIR to Explore Blockchain Analytics to Boost Tax Compliance

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) met to discuss the use of data and blockchain analytics regarding tax compliance among online sellers and emerging payment channels. The meeting involved BIR Commissioner Charlito Mendoza, PAOCC Undersecretary Benjamin Acorda Jr., and Assistant Commissioner James Roldan. The discussion centered on tax…

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Chainalysis Maps Iran Stablecoin Pipeline Behind $344M USDT Freeze

Key Takeaways: $344M USDT freeze exposed a multi-step crypto pipeline across Iran-linked networks. Chainalysis traced wallet activity tied to the Central Bank of Iran network. Stablecoins remain central to Iran-linked networks using brokers, DeFi, and intermediaries. Iran-Linked Stablecoin Flows Come Under Sanctions Scrutiny Sanctions enforcement tied to Iran’s crypto activity is intensifying after a major…

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Ripple’s David Schwartz Warns of Phishing Campaign Using Robinhood Emails

The emails passed domain authentication checks because they appeared to have been sent through Robinhood’s actual email infrastructure. Ripple’s CTO Emeritus David Schwartz posted a warning on X, telling users that a phishing campaign had sent fraudulent security alerts appearing to come from Robinhood’s own email infrastructure. Robinhood has since confirmed the incident, attributing…

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Aave Commits 25000 ETH to Industry-wide Recovery Fund

The DeFi world stands at a historic crossroads following the April 18, 2026, exploit of Kelp DAO’s rsETH bridge, which effectively broke the critical cross-chain backing invariant between locked Ethereum collateral and remote-chain mints. In response, a powerful coalition of industry leaders has formed DeFi United, a recovery effort aimed at restoring the backing of…

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