Clarity Act returns to U.S. Senate, Bank earnings: Crypto Week Ahead
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/clarity-act-returns-to-u-s-senate-bank-earnings-crypto-week-ahead
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/clarity-act-returns-to-u-s-senate-bank-earnings-crypto-week-ahead
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Clarity Act returns to U.S. Senate, Bank earnings: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting April 13.
Strategy (MSTR) Buys a Massive 13,927 Bitcoin Worth $1B, Total Holdings Hit 780,897 BTC
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/strategy-mstr-buys-a-massive-13927-bitcoin
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/strategy-mstr-buys-a-massive-13927-bitcoin
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Strategy (MSTR) Buys 13,927 Bitcoin Via STRC Worth $1 Billion
Strategy purchased 13,927 BTC for approximately $1.0 billion, bringing total holdings to 780,897 BTC, funded entirely via STRC.
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StarkWare cuts jobs in reorganization as Starknet revenue plunges 99% from peak
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/starkware-cuts-jobs-in-reorganization-as-starknet-revenue-plunges-99-from-peak
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/starkware-cuts-jobs-in-reorganization-as-starknet-revenue-plunges-99-from-peak
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StarkWare cuts jobs in reorganization as Starknet revenue plunges 99% from peak
Days after unveiling a quantum-safe bitcoin method, a StarkWare researcher was tapped to lead a new applications unit as Layer-2 revenue dries up.
The one metric investors are overlooking in Michael Saylorβs Strategy
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/the-one-metric-investors-are-overlooking-in-michael-saylor-s-strategy
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/the-one-metric-investors-are-overlooking-in-michael-saylor-s-strategy
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Strategyβs hidden risk: Why amplification may matter more than bitcoin
Increased preferred-equity issuance and surging STRC trading volumes are reshaping how Strategy's common stock trades.
Bank of Korea calls for stock-style circuit breakers on BTC exchanges
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/bank-of-korea-calls-for-stock-style-circuit-breakers-on-btc-exchanges
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/bank-of-korea-calls-for-stock-style-circuit-breakers-on-btc-exchanges
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Bank of Korea calls for stock-style circuit breakers on BTC exchanges
Crypto's 24/7 global trading across hundreds of venues makes it difficult for any single country to halt the market.
Crypto markets stall as oil surges past $100 on Strait of Hormuz blockade
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/crypto-markets-stall-as-oil-surges-past-usd100-on-strait-of-hormuz-blockade
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/crypto-markets-stall-as-oil-surges-past-usd100-on-strait-of-hormuz-blockade
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Memecoins outperform as bitcoin traders turn defensive
Bitcoin and ether retreated Monday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered a spike in crude oil, forcing traders into defensive derivatives positioning.
Bitcoin anchors near $70,000 as RAVE's 3,400% surge signals speculative froth
https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/04/13/bitcoin-anchors-near-usd70-000-as-rave-s-3-400-surge-signals-speculative-froth
https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/04/13/bitcoin-anchors-near-usd70-000-as-rave-s-3-400-surge-signals-speculative-froth
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BTC price anchors near $70,000 as RAVE's 3,400% surge signals speculative froth: Crypto Daily
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies remain relatively resilient. Surges in some smaller tokens showed there's still froth left in the market.
AI agents are set to power crypto payments, but a hidden flaw could expose wallets
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/13/ai-agents-are-set-to-power-crypto-payments-but-a-hidden-flaw-could-expose-wallets
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/13/ai-agents-are-set-to-power-crypto-payments-but-a-hidden-flaw-could-expose-wallets
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As AI agents scale in crypto, researchers warn of a critical security gap
Intermediary systems handling AI requests can read and modify data in transit, exposing cryptocurrency private keys and enabling downstream attacks at scale
Strategy buys 13,927 bitcoin for $1 billion, entirely through STRC
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/michael-saylor-s-strategy-added-13-927-bitcoin-for-usd1-billion
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/michael-saylor-s-strategy-added-13-927-bitcoin-for-usd1-billion
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Michael Saylor's Strategy added 13,927 bitcoin for $1 billion
Last week's purchases were completely funded by sales of Stretch, the companies perpetual preferred stock.
World Liberty Financial executes a massive $22 million stablecoin shuffle amid its borrowing controversy
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/wlfi-mints-usd25-million-in-fresh-usd1-and-burns-usd3-million-days-after-repayment-claim
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/wlfi-mints-usd25-million-in-fresh-usd1-and-burns-usd3-million-days-after-repayment-claim
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Donald Trump backed World Liberty Financial mints $25 million in fresh USD1
The mint and a simultaneous $3 million burn come days after the venture said it had repaid $25 million of the borrowing position that left depositors unable to withdraw from a DeFi lending pool.
Foundry unveils Zcash block explorer as mining pool reaches 30% of hashrate
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/13/foundry-unveils-zcash-block-explorer-as-mining-pool-reaches-30-of-hashrate
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/13/foundry-unveils-zcash-block-explorer-as-mining-pool-reaches-30-of-hashrate
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Foundry unveils Zcash block explorer as mining pool reaches 30% of hashrate
The mining pool comes alongside the unveiling of Zcashinfo.com, a block explorer with real-time network and mining data.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 2.9% as all constituents trade lower
https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/04/13/coindesk-20-performance-update-index-falls-2-9-as-all-constituents-trade-lower
https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/04/13/coindesk-20-performance-update-index-falls-2-9-as-all-constituents-trade-lower
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CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 2.9% as all constituents trade lower
Polkadot (DOT) declined 11.5% and Cardano (ADA) dropped 6.8%, leading the index lower over the weekend.
Bitmine's Tom Lee calls ether 'the wartime store of value' as holdings hit 4.87 million tokens
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/bitmine-s-tom-lee-calls-ether-the-wartime-store-of-value-as-holdings-hit-4-87-million-eth
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/bitmine-s-tom-lee-calls-ether-the-wartime-store-of-value-as-holdings-hit-4-87-million-eth
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Bitmine's Tom Lee calls ether 'the wartime store of value' as holdings hit 4.87 million ETH
The company now holds 4.04% of all ether in existence and currently earns $212 million in annualized revenue from staking.
Nearly $120 million of XRP just moved to Coinbase in whale transaction
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/nearly-usd120-million-of-xrp-just-moved-to-coinbase-in-whale-transaction
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/nearly-usd120-million-of-xrp-just-moved-to-coinbase-in-whale-transaction
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XRP news: Just shy of 90 million XRP tokens were just moved to crypto exchange Coinbase
XRP is flat over the past 24 hours, but down more than 60% from its summer 2025 peak.
Bank Lobby Fires Back at White House, Saying Stablecoin Study Ignores Community Bank Threat
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bank-lobby-fire-white-house-stablecoin
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bank-lobby-fire-white-house-stablecoin
Bitcoin Magazine
Bank Lobby Fires Back At White House Over Stablecoin Study
The American Bankers Association is pushing back on a White House stablecoin study, arguing it underestimates the risk that yield-paying stablecoins could drain deposits from community banks.
Capital B Buys More Bitcoin, Expands Treasury to 2,925 BTC After Debt Conversions and Equity Raise
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/capital-b-buys-more-bitcoin
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/capital-b-buys-more-bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine
Capital B Buys More Bitcoin, Expands Treasury To 2,925 BTC After Debt Conversions And Equity Raise
Capital B expanded its bitcoin treasury to 2,925 BTC after converting debt, raising equity, and continuing its accumulation strategy.
Crypto Exchange Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Involving Support Staff
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/crypto-exchange-kraken-extortion-attempt
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/crypto-exchange-kraken-extortion-attempt
Bitcoin Magazine
Crypto Exchange Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Involving Support Staff
Crypto exchange Kraken disclosed two insider-related support access incidents involving limited client data and said it is facing an extortion attempt after attackers claimed to possess internal system videos.
U.S. SEC says software allowing crypto wallet transactions not considered broker
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/13/u-s-sec-says-software-allowing-crypto-wallet-transactions-aren-t-considered-brokers
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/13/u-s-sec-says-software-allowing-crypto-wallet-transactions-aren-t-considered-brokers
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U.S. SEC says software allowing crypto wallet transactions not considered broker
The latest crypto view from the securities agency concludes software that clears the way for securities transactions with individual wallets won't trip regulations.
White House crypto adviser Witt says other Clarity Act hurdles being cleared
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/13/white-house-s-top-crypto-adviser-witt-says-talks-clearing-other-points-on-clarity-act
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/13/white-house-s-top-crypto-adviser-witt-says-talks-clearing-other-points-on-clarity-act
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White House crypto adviser Witt says other Clarity Act hurdles being cleared
Patrick Witt told CoinDesk that a recent compromise on stablecoin yield should hold as the Senate tries to advance its crypto bill, even as bankers continue warnings.
Crypto wallet firm Exodus sues W3C and its CEO Garth Howat, seeking to compel $175M acquisition
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/13/crypto-wallet-firm-exodus-sues-w3c-and-its-ceo-garth-howat-to-complete-usd175m-acquisition
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/13/crypto-wallet-firm-exodus-sues-w3c-and-its-ceo-garth-howat-to-complete-usd175m-acquisition
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Crypto wallet firm Exodus sues W3C and its CEO Garth Howat, seeking to compel $175M acquisition
A lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeks to compel Howat to comply with obligations under the November 24, 2025 Stock Purchase Agreement.
Coinbase VP of international policy leaves for OpenAI
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/13/coinbase-vp-of-international-policy-leaves-the-exchange-for-openai
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/13/coinbase-vp-of-international-policy-leaves-the-exchange-for-openai
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Coinbase VP of international policy leaves for OpenAI
Tom Duff Gordon exited to join OpenAI as head of EMEA Policy, a spokesperson for Coinbase said.