Strategy (MSTR) Surges 25% in 5 Days as Bitcoin Price Pumps Near $79,000
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/strategy-mstr-surges-25-in-5-days
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Strategy (MSTR) Surges Over 25% In 5 Days As Bitcoin Pumps
Strategy posted over 25% in gains during the last five trading days, driven by a record-breaking Bitcoin acquisition and a surge in Bitcoin’s price near $79,000.
Lazarus Group has become especially dangerous with new Mach-O Man attack: CertiK
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/22/lazarus-group-has-become-especially-dangerous-with-new-mach-o-man-attack-certik
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/22/lazarus-group-has-become-especially-dangerous-with-new-mach-o-man-attack-certik
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North Korean-backed hackers roll out new attack vector targeting crypto executives and firms
CertiK security firm warns that Lazarus Group has created a new malware that makes it especially dangerous.
Kraken filed 56 million crypto tax forms for 2025. One-third were below $1
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/22/kraken-filed-56-million-crypto-tax-forms-for-2025-one-third-were-below-usd1
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Kraken filed 56 million crypto tax forms for 2025. One-third were below $1
The lack of a de minimis exemption for crypto payments and staking rewards taxed at receipt create a huge reporting burden, the data shows.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aptos (APT) rises 5.5%, leading index higher
https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/04/22/coindesk-20-performance-update-aptos-apt-rises-5-5-leading-index-higher
https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/04/22/coindesk-20-performance-update-aptos-apt-rises-5-5-leading-index-higher
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CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aptos (APT) rises 5.5%, leading index higher
Internet Computer (ICP) up 5.3% from Tuesday, joined Aptos (APT) as a top performer.
Tax-free bitcoin is back: How UK investors can avoid paying duty on crypto investments once more
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/22/tax-free-bitcoin-is-back-how-uk-investors-can-avoid-paying-duty-on-crypto-investments-once-more
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/22/tax-free-bitcoin-is-back-how-uk-investors-can-avoid-paying-duty-on-crypto-investments-once-more
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Tax-free bitcoin is back: How UK investors can now hold crypto in their ISAs once more
Stratiphy will offer access to three ETNs provided by 21Shares: those covering bitcoin, ether and one combining BTC and gold.
HIVE, Keel push deeper into AI data centers with capital raise, asset sale
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/22/hive-keel-push-deeper-into-ai-data-centers-with-capital-raise-asset-sale
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/22/hive-keel-push-deeper-into-ai-data-centers-with-capital-raise-asset-sale
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AI pivot accelerates as HIVE raises fresh capital and Keel reshapes portfolio
HIVE raises $115M to expand data centers while Keel exits Latin America, redirecting funds into HPC and AI as both stocks climb 4%.
American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Activates 11,000 New Bitcoin Miners, Expanding Hashrate Capacity
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/american-bitcoin-abtc-activates-11000
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American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Activates 11,000 New Bitcoin Miners, Expanding Hashrate Capacity
American Bitcoin (ABTC) announced it had energized more than 11,000 new mining machines at its Drumheller facility.
Russia’s Sberbank Ready to Enter Crypto Trading as Russia Moves Toward Regulation
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Russia’s Sberbank Ready To Enter Crypto Trading As Russia Moves Toward Regulation
Sberbank will provide access to crypto trading once regulation and organized exchange trading begin, Senior Vice President Ruslan Vesterovsky said.
Crypto giant GSR launches its first ETF to give investors an easy way to bet on the big 3 tokens
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/21/crypto-giant-gsr-launches-its-first-etf-to-give-investors-an-easy-way-to-bet-on-the-big-3-tokens
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/21/crypto-giant-gsr-launches-its-first-etf-to-give-investors-an-easy-way-to-bet-on-the-big-3-tokens
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Crypto giant GSR launches its first ETF to give investors an easy way to bet on the big three
GSR is entering the asset management space with a new Nasdaq-listed ETF that actively manages a basket of bitcoin, ether and solana while offering investors a chance to earn staking yields.
The London P2P sweep: UK FCA raids eight illegal peer-to-peer trading hubs
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/22/uk-fca-carries-out-coordinated-crackdown-on-illegal-peer-to-peer-crypto-trading
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/22/uk-fca-carries-out-coordinated-crackdown-on-illegal-peer-to-peer-crypto-trading
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The London P2P sweep: UK FCA raids eight illegal peer-to-peer trading hubs
The sites were targeted for facilitating P2P trading without required registration or anti-money laundering controls, posing a financial crime risk.
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Bitcoin tops $79,000 as crypto rally gathers steam; Circle, Coinbase, Strategy lead
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/22/bitcoin-tops-usd79-000-as-crypto-rally-gathers-steam-circle-coinbase-strategy-lead
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/22/bitcoin-tops-usd79-000-as-crypto-rally-gathers-steam-circle-coinbase-strategy-lead
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BTC, MSTR, COIN, CRCL price news: Crypto rally accelerates as bitcoin tops $79,000
BTC pushed to an 11-week high with dynamics for a short squeeze building, one analyst noted.
Bitcoin breaks Strategy's STRC ex-dividend date slump for the first time in six months
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/22/bitcoin-rises-a-week-after-strc-s-dividend-payout-a-first-in-six-months
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/22/bitcoin-rises-a-week-after-strc-s-dividend-payout-a-first-in-six-months
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Bitcoin breaks Strategy's STRC ex-dividend date slump for the first time in six months
Bitcoin is seeing a short squeeze dynamic and steady U.S. demand to support gains.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Senate to Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/u-s-treasury-crypto-secretary-senate
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/u-s-treasury-crypto-secretary-senate
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U.S. Treasury Presses Senate To Pass Crypto Legislation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a Senate panel Wednesday that passing comprehensive crypto legislation is vital to maintaining U.S. financial leadership.
“Bitcoin as Everyday Money” Event to Rally Industry Behind De Minimis Tax Framework at Bitcoin 2026
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/politics/bitcoin-as-everyday-money-event-to-rally-industry-behind-de-minimis-tax-framework-at-bitcoin-2026
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/politics/bitcoin-as-everyday-money-event-to-rally-industry-behind-de-minimis-tax-framework-at-bitcoin-2026
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Jack Dorsey Warned Bitcoin Will Fail Without Everyday Payments — Now The Industry Is Rallying For Tax Reform
“If it doesn’t transition to payments… that’s failure to me,” said Jack Dorsey. Now, with a January 2026 coalition letter and a live event on April 28, the industry is uniting to make Bitcoin usable as money without government-favored reporting burdens.
The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals
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The U.S. Military Is Running A Bitcoin Node, Admiral Says
The U.S. military is actively running a Bitcoin node and testing the protocol’s cryptographic architecture as a tool for securing and protecting networks, according to INDOPACOM commander Admiral Samuel Paparo.
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FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin”
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/conference/fbi-director-kash-patel-to-speak-at-bitcoin-2026-conference-about-ending-the-war-on-bitcoin
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/conference/fbi-director-kash-patel-to-speak-at-bitcoin-2026-conference-about-ending-the-war-on-bitcoin
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FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak At Bitcoin 2026 Conference About "Ending The War On Bitcoin"
The panel features FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal.
The question isn't whether privacy. It's what sort of privacy
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/04/22/the-question-isn-t-whether-privacy-it-s-what-sort-of-privacy
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/04/22/the-question-isn-t-whether-privacy-it-s-what-sort-of-privacy
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The question isn't whether privacy. It's what sort of privacy
Blockchains are going private. The only question left is what kind of privacy the industry will build, argues Schiller..
Elon Musk's Tesla reports unchanged bitcoin holdings, books $173 million digital asset loss
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/22/elon-musk-s-tesla-reports-unchanged-bitcoin-holdings-books-usd173-million-digital-asset-loss
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/22/elon-musk-s-tesla-reports-unchanged-bitcoin-holdings-books-usd173-million-digital-asset-loss
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TSLA news: Tesla's bitcoin stash loses $173M in Q1 as BTC price drops
The company's bitcoin stash remained at 11,509 BTC, worth about $880 million at bitcoin's current price of around $78,000.
Kalshi flags more insider trading cases, including politician who appeared on FBoy Island
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/22/kalshi-flags-more-insider-trading-cases-including-politician-who-appeared-on-fboy-island
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/22/kalshi-flags-more-insider-trading-cases-including-politician-who-appeared-on-fboy-island
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Kalshi flags more insider trading cases, including politician who appeared on FBoy Island
The prediction market platform, which has been caught in the middle of a regulatory battle between the feds and the states, is seeking to demonstrate strong controls.
World Liberty accuses Justin Sun of 'misconduct' in response to Tron founder's defamation claims
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/23/world-liberty-accuses-justin-sun-of-misconduct-in-response-to-tron-founder-s-defamation-claims
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/23/world-liberty-accuses-justin-sun-of-misconduct-in-response-to-tron-founder-s-defamation-claims
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World Liberty accuses Justin Sun of 'misconduct' in response to Tron founder's defamation claims
Co-founder Eric Trump went further, saying the only thing more 'ridiculous' than Sun's lawsuit is a $6 million banana duct-taped to a wall.