Key Takeaways: National Treasury draft replaces 1961 rules with 2026 digital asset controls despite Sidley’s objections. VALR CEO Ehsani warns of a 1 million rand fine as 1961-era logic threatens to drive crypto investment away. A foundation may be formed in 2026 to challenge the Treasury’s lack of clarity on crypto surrender thresholds. An Outdated…
Key Takeaways: Wallet 0x0b8a converted $174,000 in ETH into a leveraged Apecoin long, exiting near the top for a $1.79M profit. The trader immediately flipped short after closing the long, generating an additional $488,000 for a combined $2.27M gain and 14x return on initial capital. Onchain analytics firm Lookonchain flagged the wallet as having zero…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin still trades like a risk asset during uncertainty, says Willy Woo. NASDAQ correlation keeps bitcoin tied to macro stress, limiting safe-haven behavior. Market acceptance may take years before bitcoin rivals gold, according to Woo. Bitcoin Safe-Haven Properties Still Face Market Doubt Analyst Willy Woo explained why bitcoin continues to trade like a…
Key Takeaways: Coalition of 38 attorneys general supports Massachusetts lawsuit alleging Kalshi enables unlicensed sports betting activity. CFTC filing adds to the dispute as federal regulator claims exclusive authority over prediction markets. Court decision in Massachusetts case could reshape balance between state gambling enforcement and federal oversight powers. Kalshi Sports Betting Lawsuit Draws State Enforcement…
Key Takeaways: Metaplanet issued its 20th zero-coupon bond series on April 24, 2026, raising $50M to buy bitcoin. The Tokyo-listed firm held 40,177 BTC at the end of Q1 2026, making it the world’s 3rd-largest public BTC holder. Metaplanet targets 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026, with EVO FUND anchoring its debt financing pipeline….
Key Takeaways: Chainlink Labs listed 3 oracle services on AWS Marketplace on April 24, 2026, targeting blockchain tokenization. AWS architect Simon Goldberg outlined 2 reference architectures bridging Amazon cloud services with Ethereum smart contracts. Chainlink Proof of Reserve automates stablecoin attestation, reducing DeFi protocol exposure to undercollateralization risk. Chainlink Brings 3 Oracle Tools to AWS…
Key Takeaways: Pasternak, 26, was charged with second-degree strangulation and third-degree assault over a March 31 incident; he has pleaded not guilty, with a court date set for June 11. A class action complaint alleges he “ran the same play three times” across PASTERNAK, LAUNCHCOIN, and BELIEVE, extracting $54M in fees from roughly $6B in…
Key Takeaways: France’s anti-organized crime prosecutor charged 88 people, including over 10 minors, linked to 12 cryptocurrency kidnapping cases. More than 135 crypto kidnapping incidents have been recorded in France since 2023, with 41 attacks logged in 2026 at a rate of one every 2.5 days. Seventy-five of the 88 suspects are held in pretrial…
Key Takeaways: A 2026 Hashrate Index report highlights Latam’s mining growth, noting Paraguay holds 4.3% of global hashrate. Brazil grew its Bitcoin hashrate by 133% YoY as miners secure lower tariffs directly from energy generators. Future Venezuela operations can leverage its potential by capturing stranded energy via OFAC licenses. Hashrate Index’s Latam Bitcoin Mining Report…
Key Takeaways: UAE PM Al Maktoum announced a major pivot to run 50% of government operations on Agentic AI. Expanding on its April 2025 AI legislative rollout, the UAE will train all workers to master AI. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed will oversee the massive transition to meet a strict 2-year deadline. UAE Government to Run…
