Strategy buys 34,164 bitcoin for $2.54 billion, third-largest purchase on record
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/20/strategy-buys-34-164-bitcoin-for-usd2-54-billion
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/20/strategy-buys-34-164-bitcoin-for-usd2-54-billion
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MSTR buys 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion
Last week's purchases were funded by sales of the company's perpetual preferred stock, STRC, and common stock.
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Bitmine buys 101,627 ether worth over $230 million, its largest weekly haul of 2026
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/20/bitmine-buys-101-627-ether-worth-over-usd230-million-its-largest-weekly-haul-of-2026
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/20/bitmine-buys-101-627-ether-worth-over-usd230-million-its-largest-weekly-haul-of-2026
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BMNR news: Bitmine acquires more than $230 million in ether (ETH) its largest weekly haul of 2026
The Ethereum treasury firm is nearing 5 million ETH holdings as it has sped its accumulation pace over the past weeks.
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CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE price plummets 22.9% over weekend
https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/04/20/coindesk-20-performance-update-aave-price-plummets-22-9-over-weekend
https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/04/20/coindesk-20-performance-update-aave-price-plummets-22-9-over-weekend
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CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) price drops 2.5% as all assets decline
Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped 2.5% and BNB Token (BNB) fell 2.3% from Friday.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Cross $1B Last Week in Inflows as Cumulative Flows Approach Record High
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/spot-bitcoin-etfs-cross-1b
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/spot-bitcoin-etfs-cross-1b
Bitcoin Magazine
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Cross $1B Last Week In Inflows As Cumulative Flows Approach Record High
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $996.4 million in net inflows last week — the strongest since mid-January — extending a three-week streak that has added over $1.8 billion and pushed year-to-date flows back above $1 billion after earlier outflows.
Capital B Buys 12 Bitcoin, Expands Treasury to 2,937 BTC
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/capital-b-buys-12-bitcoin
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/capital-b-buys-12-bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine
Capital B Buys 12 Bitcoin, Expands Treasury To 2,937 BTC
Capital B confirmed the acquisition of 12 bitcoin as it continues to build out its treasury strategy centered on the digital asset.
Blockchain sleuth accuses RaveDAO of knowing who manipulated the price of its token
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/20/blockchain-sleuth-accuses-ravedao-of-knowing-who-manipulated-the-price-of-its-token
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/20/blockchain-sleuth-accuses-ravedao-of-knowing-who-manipulated-the-price-of-its-token
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RaveDAO accused by ZachXBT of ties to ‘suspicious’ crypto exchange activity
The investigator points to supply concentration and exchange flows amid a rapid boom-and-bust cycle.
UK gas-investment firm weighs bitcoin mining, draws criticism
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/20/uk-gas-investment-firm-weighs-bitcoin-mining-draws-criticism
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/20/uk-gas-investment-firm-weighs-bitcoin-mining-draws-criticism
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UK-based Reabold draws criticism for weighing gas-powered bitcoin mining operation
The investment firm said it wants to test gas-powered bitcoin mining before transitioning the plant into a data center to benefit the future of the U.K. economy
Bitcoin faces near-term pressure as liquidity tightens, Hilbert Group CIO says
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/20/bitcoin-faces-near-term-pressure-as-liquidity-tightens-hilbert-group-cio-says
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/20/bitcoin-faces-near-term-pressure-as-liquidity-tightens-hilbert-group-cio-says
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Bitcoin (BTC) to face near-term pressure as liquidity tightens, according to Hilbert Group CIO
Russell Thompson warned of a sharp tightening in global liquidity that could weigh on risk assets and bitcoin in the near term, before expected U.S. policy action provides relief.
Five times President Trump made a statement that moved bitcoin, and why it might happen again this week
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/20/five-times-president-trump-made-a-statement-that-moved-bitcoin-and-why-it-might-happen-again-this-week
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/20/five-times-president-trump-made-a-statement-that-moved-bitcoin-and-why-it-might-happen-again-this-week
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Bitcoin jumps, crashes within minutes of Trump moves, and here is why it might happen again this week
Academics and lawmakers say repeated tariff reversals and announcements are blurring political and market lines.
Bitcoin bounces above $76,000 as DeFi suffers $14 billion exodus after KelpDAO hack
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/20/bitcoin-bounces-above-usd76-000-as-defi-suffers-usd14-billion-exodus-after-kelpdao-hack
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/20/bitcoin-bounces-above-usd76-000-as-defi-suffers-usd14-billion-exodus-after-kelpdao-hack
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Bitcoin price news: BTC bounces above $76,000 as DeFi suffers $14 billion exodus after major hack
Crypto steadied despite rising Iran tensions, but DeFi is reeling from one of the largest exploits of the year.
Aave could face up to $230 million in losses after Kelp DAO bridge exploit triggers DeFi chaos
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/20/aave-could-face-up-to-usd230-million-in-losses-after-kelp-dao-bridge-exploit-triggers-defi-chaos
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/20/aave-could-face-up-to-usd230-million-in-losses-after-kelp-dao-bridge-exploit-triggers-defi-chaos
Coindesk
Aave could face up to $230m in losses after Kelp DAO bridge exploit triggers DeFi chaos
The report, published on the Aave governance forum, outlines two possible outcomes, around $123 million in losses if damage is shared across all rsETH, or up to $230 million if confined to Layer 2s, with the final impact depending on how Kelp DAO allocates…
North Korea’s crypto heist playbook is expanding and DeFi keeps getting hit
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/20/north-korea-s-crypto-heist-playbook-is-expanding-and-defi-keeps-getting-hit
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/20/north-korea-s-crypto-heist-playbook-is-expanding-and-defi-keeps-getting-hit
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North Korea’s crypto heist playbook is expanding and DeFi keeps getting hit
More than $500 million was siphoned across the Drift and Kelp exploits in just over two weeks. What once looked like isolated breaches now resembles a sustained campaign, likely driven by the financial needs of a sanctioned state.
Jason Lowery Appointed Special Assistant to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander, Bringing Bitcoin Strategic Expertise
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/politics/jason-lowery-appointed-special-assistant-to-u-s-indo-pacific-command-commander-bringing-bitcoin-strategic-expertise
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/politics/jason-lowery-appointed-special-assistant-to-u-s-indo-pacific-command-commander-bringing-bitcoin-strategic-expertise
Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin Just Got A Seat At The Highest Levels Of U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy — Meet The Man Making It Happen
Jason Lowery, the ex-Space Force innovator behind the explosive “Softwar” theory that treats Bitcoin hashing power as the next gunpowder, just landed a dream advisory gig directly under the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander — right as Iran floats accepting…
Alcoa Nears Sale of Idle New York Smelter to NYDIG for Bitcoin Mining Use
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/alcoa-nears-sale-of-idle-new-york
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/alcoa-nears-sale-of-idle-new-york
Bitcoin Magazine
Alcoa Nears Sale Of Idle New York Smelter To NYDIG For Bitcoin Mining Use
Alcoa is in talks to sell its idle Massena East aluminum smelter in upstate New York to bitcoin mining firm NYDIG.
Bitcoin Price Retakes $76,500 as Iran Tensions and Oil Volatility Drive Market Uncertainty
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/bitcoin-price-retakes-76500-as-iran-tensions-and-oil-volatility-drive-market-uncertainty
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/bitcoin-price-retakes-76500-as-iran-tensions-and-oil-volatility-drive-market-uncertainty
Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin Price Retakes $76,500 As Iran Tensions And Oil Volatility Drive Market Uncertainty
Bitcoin price held above $76,500 after slipping toward $75,000 over the weekend as US–Iran tensions and oil concerns weighed on markets.
Ripple wants the XRP Ledger to be quantum-proof by 2028. Here is its plan
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/21/ripple-wants-the-xrp-ledger-to-be-quantum-proof-by-2028-here-is-its-plan
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/21/ripple-wants-the-xrp-ledger-to-be-quantum-proof-by-2028-here-is-its-plan
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Ripple wants the XRP Ledger to be quantum-proof by 2028. Here is its plan
Ripple has laid out a four-phase plan to make the XRP Ledger quantum-resistant by 2028.
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Bitcoin reclaims $75,000 as Iran ceasefire talks advance, equities rally resumes
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/21/bitcoin-reclaims-usd75-000-as-iran-ceasefire-talks-advance-equities-rally-resumes
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/21/bitcoin-reclaims-usd75-000-as-iran-ceasefire-talks-advance-equities-rally-resumes
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Bitcoin price news: What next as BTC reclaims $75,000
Bitcoin traded at $75,733 on Tuesday morning, up 1.5% over 24 hours, as Iran signaled it will send a team to Pakistan talks and Brent crude slipped ahead of the Wednesday ceasefire deadline.
Arbitrum freezes $71 million in ether tied to Kelp DAO exploit
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/21/arbitrum-freezes-usd71-million-in-ether-tied-to-kelp-dao-exploit
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/21/arbitrum-freezes-usd71-million-in-ether-tied-to-kelp-dao-exploit
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ETH news: Arbitrum freezes $71 million in ether tied to Kelp DAO exploit
The layer-2 network's security council moved 30,766 ETH to a frozen intermediary wallet, accessible only via further governance action.
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A dozen banks want a euro stablecoin. Fireblocks is making it happen
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/21/crypto-custody-firm-fireblocks-powers-bank-backed-euro-stablecoin
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/21/crypto-custody-firm-fireblocks-powers-bank-backed-euro-stablecoin
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A dozen banks want a euro stablecoin. Fireblocks is making it happen
The Qivalis consortium is made up of: Banca Sella, BBVA, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, Danske Bank, DekaBank, DZ BANK, ING, KBC, Raiffeisen Bank International, SEB, and UniCredit.
Onramp Launches Finance Platform Combining Cash, Bitcoin and Gold in One Account
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/onramp-launches-finance-platform-bitcoin
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/onramp-launches-finance-platform-bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine
Onramp Launches Finance Platform Combining Cash, Bitcoin And Gold In One Account
Onramp launched a unified platform today combining cash management, bitcoin services, and gold ownership into a single account aimed at long-term wealth building.