Bitcoin ETFs pull in $532M as BTC reclaims $80K amid ‘post-ceasefire recovery’
Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in over $532 million on Monday as BTC surged past $80,000 amid improved risk sentiment following the US-Iran ceasefire. Source: Cointelegraph
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Stablecoin proposal still ‘falls short’ of protecting bank deposits: US banks
US Senator Thom Tillis said the current text of the CLARITY Act offers a compromise for the crypto industry and banks and provides a bipartisan path for the bill’s passage. Source: Cointelegraph
Haun Ventures raises $1B, adding AI to crypto focus
Haun Ventures founder Katie Haun said AI will “increasingly begin to conduct economic activity on our behalf,” and services will need to adapt for that world. Source: Cointelegraph
Polygon rolls out private stablecoin payments targeting institutions
The new wallet feature hides senders, receivers and amounts onchain while maintaining compliance through know your transaction screening and auditable files. Source: Cointelegraph
Prediction markets entering institutional era after first block trade — Bernstein
Institutional investors are entering prediction markets as block trades, custom contracts and US regulatory shifts reshape a sector still dominated by retail users. Source: Cointelegraph
Ethereum holders are back in profit as ETH price chart targets $3K
Ethereum investors are no longer in the red, increasing the chances of a rally to $3,000, but resistance at $2,800 may delay recovery. Source: Cointelegraph
SEC delays prediction market ETFs over mechanics and risk concerns: Report
The regulator reportedly requested more information from Roundhill, GraniteShares and Bitwise about how the event contract funds would work. Source: Cointelegraph
K Wave Media abandons Bitcoin treasury push for AI infrastructure
K Wave Media is redirecting up to $485 million from a Bitcoin treasury strategy into AI infrastructure, alongside debt reduction and restructuring, per a Form 6-K filing. Source: Cointelegraph
ZIGChain Summit 2026 marks a defining moment for onchain finance as ecosystem unites around execution, partnerships
ZIGChain, the blockchain built to bring regulated investment products onchain for everyday users, today reflected on its second annual ZIGChain Summit, a defining gathering for the future of onchain finance, held on 28 April at the The Meydan Hotel, Dubai.…
Hut 8 refinances Bitcoin-backed loan with $200M FalconX deal
The Bitcoin miner said the FalconX facility lowers its fixed interest rate to 7% and releases about 3,300 BTC from collateral restrictions. Source: Cointelegraph