April 20th, 2026 – Sam, United States A new education-first model to accelerate responsible crypto adoption, entrepreneurship, and access to the digital economy. Unicoin Foundation will advance ‘Crypto for Good’ and expand ‘Global Financial Inclusion.’ today announced the official launch of the Unicoin Foundation, a mission-driven organization dedicated to leveraging blockchain technology to create meaningful …
Monthly archives: April 2026
Sensitive Information Belonging to 337,917 People Potentially Exposed As Tennessee Healthcare Firm Hit by Data Breach
Hundreds thousands of people are impacted by a cybersecurity incident at a US healthcare facility. According to a new filing with the Maine Attorney General, the hackers who targeted the Tennessee-based Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) have affected 337,917 people, including 22 Maine residents. The healthcare firm says it learned on July 14th, 2025 that …
Bitmine buys 101,627 ETH in largest purchase since December 2025
Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the world’s largest public holder of Ether, increased its ETH treasury last week with another large purchase. The company acquired 101,627 ETH during the week of April 13 to April 19, according to a press release and an accompanying Form 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The …
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Japan to test government bonds as digital collateral on Canton
Japan Securities Clearing Corporation (JSCC), part of Japan Exchange Group (JPX), said Monday it will launch a proof of concept with Mizuho Financial Group, Nomura Holdings and Digital Asset to test the use of Japanese government bonds as digital collateral on the Canton Network. The project will examine whether Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) can be …
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ZachXBT asks MemeCore to explain valuation and token supply
Onchain investigator ZachXBT publicly challenged MemeCore on Monday to justify the valuation and supply distribution of its M token, asking the project to explain its market cap and why “insiders hold >90% of supply.” “Please provide a single data point to support your $6B mkt cap at a top 20 token and why insiders hold …
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RaveDAO’s RAVE token risks another 50% crash amid price manipulation claims
RavenDAO’s RAVE token lost over 98% of its value over the weekend, and the hourly chart now warns of another massive drop in the coming days. Key takeaways: RAVE chart hints at 50%-plus drop next On the hourly chart, RAVE continues to trade inside a descending channel, with lower highs and lower lows forming between …
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Billionaire Ken Griffin Says Global Economy in ‘Very Treacherous Moment,’ Warns Recession Inevitable if Strait of Hormuz Lockdown Persists
The founder and CEO of hedge fund Citadel, Ken Griffin, is warning that the global economy is at risk amid the Middle East conflict. In an interview at the Semafor World Economy Summit in Washington, D.C., Griffin says the Iran war has triggered an “energy crisis” that could cause severe harm to the global economy. …
Crypto fund inflows hit $1.4B in second-strongest week since January
Cryptocurrency investment products logged another week of strong inflows on ceasefire optimism and a Bitcoin price breakout driving investor sentiment. Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) posted $1.4 billion in inflows last week, beating the prior week’s $1.1 billion and marking the second-largest weekly inflows since January, CoinShares reported on Monday. Following the three-week inflow streak totaling …
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LayerZero says Kelp setup caused exploit, as Aave loss questions mount
Interoperability protocol LayerZero claims that an inadequate setup tied to Kelp’s decentralized verifier network (DVN) enabled malicious actors to steal $290 million from Kelp DAO, adding that preliminary signs point to North Korea-linked threat actors. An attacker drained about 116,500 Restaked ETH (rsETH), worth roughly $292-$293 million at the time, from Kelp DAO’s LayerZero-powered rsETH …
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How Mastercard plans to settle card payments with stablecoins
Key takeaways Mastercard is integrating stablecoins into its payment infrastructure to modernize the back-end settlement process, allowing banks and issuers to settle card transactions using regulated digital dollars such as SoFiUSD. The partnership with SoFi Technologies enables SoFi Bank to settle Mastercard transactions in SoFiUSD, while Galileo’s platform allows other banks and fintech issuers to …
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BTC price due ‘new highs:’ Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin (BTC) begins the last full week of April juggling fresh US-Iran war fears as resistance hurdles line up. Key points: Bitcoin stays green on weekly time frames with multiple nearby price levels in focus. Elliott Wave analysis concludes that $81,000 is Bitcoin bulls’ next “final boss.” A resurgent US-Iran war threatens to unravel last …
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OKX Launches Simplified ‘Event Contracts’ for Bitcoin and Ether Price Predictions
Key Takeaways: OKX launched Event Contracts on April 20, 2026, for users to predict BTC and ETH price movements. The tool simplifies trading by removing leverage, allowing 1-cent minimum trades for retail investors. OKX plans to expand the product to more asset pairs and additional global regions as the rollout continues. Addressing Market Friction OKX …
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Startale Group Anchors in Abu Dhabi Following Selection for Hub71+ Digital Assets Program
Key Takeaways: Startale Group joins Hub71’s 18th cohort to anchor operations within the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The move and a $63 million Series A round bolster infrastructure for coins like JPYSC and USDSC. Startale will now deploy staff in Abu Dhabi to scale blockchain innovation across the Middle East in 2026. Strategic Regulatory Integration …
Oil Prices Bounce as Middle East Conflict Reignites
Key Takeaways: The U.S. Navy attacked the TOUSKA on Sunday, spiking Brent crude 5% and risking future ceasefire talks. The IRGC launched a retaliatory drone strike, pushing oil prices further up. Trump sends reps to Islamabad for a 2nd round of talks to end the conflict or strike Iran’s grid next. Oil Futures Show Gains …
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Coinbase Starts Rolling out AI Agents Modeled After ‘Legendary’ Employees
Key Takeaways: Coinbase tests AI Slack agents mimicking ex-employees, setting an industry precedent for future work setups. The move paves the way for other tech firms to adopt this structure next. Even after it sparked accountability fears, Brian Armstrong will adopt unique employee naming models next. Coinbase Pioneers AI Agent Employees Using Former Employees as …
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