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New Bitcoin Extortion Scheme for Safe Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz UncoveredUnknown individuals offer ships safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for Bitcoin or USDT.

Unknown individuals are impersonating Iranian authorities, offering ships safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for payment in Bitcoin or USDT, reports Reuters.

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Coin Center Advocates for Code as a Form of Free SpeechProgramming code is a form of free speech protected by the U.S. Constitution, says Coin Center.

Programming code is a form of free speech that should be protected by the U.S. Constitution, according to Peter Van Valkenburgh and Lisandro Piper of Coin Center.

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Uzbekistan to Establish Cryptocurrency Mining ZoneUzbekistan to establish Besqala Mining Valley for cryptocurrency mining.

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree to establish the Besqala Mining Valley, a special zone for cryptocurrency mining, in Karakalpakstan.

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NSA Utilizes Anthropic’s Mythos Model Amid Pentagon DisputeNSA uses Anthropic's Mythos model amid Pentagon dispute.

The United States National Security Agency (NSA) is employing the much-discussed Mythos model from Anthropic, despite the startup's conflict with the Pentagon.

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No safe harbours left in DeFi? Lessons from Aave and KelpAave and Kelp show how little safety remains in DeFi.

What is happening to a protocol once seen as a safe harbour in decentralised finance.

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How the “Ethereum Killers” Got KilledFrom grand ambitions to meme-coin casinos

What Ethereum’s main challengers promised—and what they delivered over ten years.

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‘Good’ or ‘nothing’? How DAOs are faring in 2026DAOs in 2026 face apathy, centralisation and reinvention. The experiment continues.

Cases of DAO suspensions and freezes are mounting. Is this human nature meeting economics, or a crisis before evolutionary change?

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Capitulation or evolution: why bitcoin miners are betting on AIBitcoin miners pivot to AI as margins collapse, selling treasuries and refitting data centres.

What future awaits bitcoin if hashing becomes only a low-margin by-product of renting racks to neural networks?

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Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $100,000 by 2026Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by 2026, says analyst.

The first cryptocurrency is expected to reach a new all-time high within 12 months, according to Michaël van de Poppe, founder of MN Trading.

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Arbitrum freezes 30,766 ETH amid probe into Kelp hackArbitrum freezes 30,766 ETH tied to the Kelp hack, stoking a decentralisation debate.

Arbitrum’s Security Council took “emergency measures” and froze 30,766 ETH (~$71.2m) stolen from the Kelp protocol.

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x402 Launches Marketplace for AI Agent Servicesx402 launches a marketplace to enhance AI agents' utility.

The developers of the Coinbase-backed x402 payment standard have launched a marketplace for applications and services aimed at enhancing the utility of AI agents.

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Reabold Resources Confirms Interest in Bitcoin Mining Amid CriticismReabold Resources confirms interest in bitcoin mining amid criticism.

The UK-based investment firm Reabold Resources, known for its oil and gas project development, confirmed its interest in exploring bitcoin mining at a new site.

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What is tokenised gold, and why are billions flowing into it?

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What Is Tokenized Gold and Why Are Billions Being Invested in It?Tokenised gold explained: how it works, its benefits, risks and the market’s leading projects.

An explainer on tokenised gold: how it works, its pros and pitfalls, and why investors are piling in.

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The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

Learn how the futures-balancing mechanism flags market capitulation or euphoria before the price moves.

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What is zkEVM?A zkEVM brings ZK proofs to the EVM for faster, cheaper, secure Ethereum scaling.

A zkEVM is a smart-contract runtime that supports zero-knowledge proofs and is fully compatible with Ethereum.

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What Is Game Theory and How Is It Used in Cryptocurrencies?How game theory underpins incentives and security in crypto.

How Nash equilibrium and other concepts from game theory are applied in the crypto industry, boosting its efficiency.

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Deutsche Bank CEO: No Panic Over MythosDeutsche Bank CEO says no panic over Anthropic's AI model Mythos.

The German banking sector does not view Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, as an existential threat, despite concerns about its cyber capabilities. This was stated by Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing in an interview with Bloomberg.

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BIS Chief Likens Stablecoins to SecuritiesBIS calls for global regulation of stablecoins, likening them to investment tools.

BIS has reiterated the need for global regulation of "stablecoins." According to the organization, these assets resemble investment instruments.

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No safe harbours left in DeFi? Lessons from Aave and KelpAave and Kelp show how little safety remains in DeFi.

What is happening to a protocol once seen as a safe harbour in decentralised finance.

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Strategy Acquires 34,164 BTC for $2.54 BillionBitMine increased its Ethereum holdings to 4.12% of the supply.

Between April 13 and 19, Strategy acquired 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion. The average purchase price was $74,395, marking the firm's largest weekly transaction since November 2024.

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Bitcoin holds at $75,000 after US–Iran ceasefire collapsesBitcoin holds near $75,000 as US–Iran tensions flare over the Strait of Hormuz.

As of April 20, bitcoin traded around $75,000. Over the weekend the US seized an Iranian vessel, and Tehran reasserted control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Crypto Funds Attract $1.4 Billion in a WeekCrypto funds attracted $1.4 billion in a week, marking the best result since January.

Between April 13 and 17, cryptocurrency-based investment products attracted $1.4 billion. This marks the best result since January and the third consecutive week of growth.

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Dogecoin Day Celebrated by the CommunityDogecoin Day celebrated on April 20th highlights the token's lighthearted nature.

On April 20th, the community celebrates Dogecoin Day. The holiday is tied to the date 4/20 to highlight the token's lighthearted nature and its connection to internet culture.

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AI Traffic to US Retail Sites Soars by 393% in a YearAI-driven traffic to US retail sites increased by 393% year-on-year.

AI-driven traffic to US online retail sites increased by 393% year-on-year, noted Adobe Analytics.

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Eth.limo Regains Domain Control After easyDNS BreachCloud provider Vercel also reported a breach compromising user data.

The Ethereum Name Service gateway eth.limo has released a report on a security incident. The domain was compromised due to an attack on the registrar easyDNS.

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Investors pull more than $8.6bn from Aave after Kelp hackAave’s TVL fell from $26.3bn to $17.7bn in two days after the Kelp exploit.

Over two days Aave’s TVL plunged from $26.3bn to $17.7bn, according to DefiLlama.

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Survey: 65% of Japanese Institutions Use Bitcoin for Portfolio DiversificationNomura's report reveals institutional attitudes towards digital assets in 2026.

Nomura and its subsidiary Laser Digital released a report on institutional investors' attitudes towards digital assets in 2026.

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Week in review: $78,000 tested and penalties for crypto exchange in RussiaBitcoin tests $78,000; hacks hit projects; Russia backs penalties for illicit crypto exchange.

Bitcoin tested $78,000; a new wave of hacks hit crypto projects; Russia proposed penalties for illegal exchange of digital assets — and other events of the week.

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