‘The Whole World Is a Casino’

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin neared $80K as Ki Young Ju flagged a 30% rebound, reviving crypto risk appetite. Tether minted $3B and froze record USDT, sharpening the Bitcoin vs. stablecoin split. THORChain moved 75,700 ETH in 1.5 days, with DeFi security and privacy debates set to grow. Week in Review Bitcoin knocked on the door of…

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Brazil Bans Predictions Markets, Report Highlights Region’s Mining Potential

Key Takeaways: On April 24, Brazil banned non-financial prediction markets, restricting future derivative trades. Hashrate Index sees Latam becoming a Bitcoin mining hub, fueled by Brazil’s 133% YoY hashrate growth. Itau Ventures invested $10M in Minter to tackle future green energy waste via mobile Bitcoin mining. Brazil Issues Ban on Non-Financial Prediction Market Contracts The…

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Why Bitcoin Trades Like Risk Asset Despite Safe Haven Properties, Willy Woo Explains

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…

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38 Attorneys General Back Massachusetts Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Prediction Markets

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…

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AWS Integrates Chainlink’s 3 Services as April Rollout Targets Tokenized Finance Stack

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…

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