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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 10:40 EDT

The 24-hour trap: Why the U.K.’s new crypto rules could catch some firms off guard

The new regulations revealed by the Financial Conduct Authority include several technical traps which crypto software providers need to watch for to avoid sanctions Read more

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Jamie Crawley @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 10:00 EDT

VerifiedX brings privacy layer to Bitcoin as institutional demand for confidentiality grows

A new zero-knowledge-powered system enables shielded bitcoin transactions, reflecting a broader push across crypto to address the “privacy gap” keeping institutions off public blockchains. Read more

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Margaux Nijkerk @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 09:00 EDT

Wall Street trading-tech is coming to crypto as DoubleZero rolls out high-speed data for Solana

The project, called DoubleZero Edge, offers a real-time feed of raw data from the Solana blockchain, giving traders faster access to information that can influence prices. Read more

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Will Canny @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 09:00 EDT

Drift gets $148 million funding from Tether and partners as it replaces Circle stablecoin with USDT after massive exploit

The money will be used by Drift to recover user funds after more than $270 million in clients assets were exploited this month, and will relaunch the protocol as a USDT-based perpetuals DEX on Solana. Read more

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James Van Straten @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 07:14 EDT

Bitcoin funding rates hit most negative since 2023, history suggests bottom is in

Despite a surge in short positioning, bitcoin has climbed toward $75,000, with past episodes of negative funding rates often aligning with local market bottoms. Read more

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Francisco Rodrigues @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 06:49 EDT

Bitcoin holds near $75,000 as short-term holders look for profit opportunities

Bitcoin is hovering near $75,000 as steady institutional demand meets a wall of supply, while the options market is biased toward downside hedges. Read more

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 05:37 EDT

The cheapest bitcoin ETF yet: Morgan Stanley uses 0.14% fee to draw $100 million in first week

Morgan Stanley’s new MSBT fund has quickly attracted over $100 million by offering the market's lowest fees, sparking a fresh wave of competition from rivals like Goldman Sachs. Read more

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Francisco Rodrigues @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 05:37 EDT

South Korea to test blockchain deposit tokens for government spending in Q4

Token-based payments can be programmed with spending limits and which industries can use them, reducing audits and lowering transaction fees by removing intermediaries. Read more

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 05:21 EDT

Crypto fund manager probed in the suspicious death of his fiancé’s death in Zanzibar

The couple argued according to hotel staff and were separated. Despite confirming Ashly Robinson died by suicide, police said they are still investigating her death. Read more

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Sam Reynolds @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 05:12 EDT

Circle CEO says China could launch yuan stablecoin within 3 to 5 years as currency race heats up

The pitch is global scale for the yuan, but capital controls, offshore limits and convertibility gaps still stand in the way Read more

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Omkar Godbole @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 04:48 EDT

Buying coffee with bitcoin is easy, the resulting tax burden is not

A libertarian think tank argues that treating bitcoin as a capital asset for tax purposes makes everyday payments impractical due to the complex reporting requirements. Read more

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 04:32 EDT

The CLARITY Act breakthrough: Why JPMorgan says the U.S. crypto rulebook is ‘close to completion’

Analysts at the bank say negotiations for the CLARITY Act are reaching a final breakthrough as lawmakers resolve long-standing disputes over stablecoin rewards and agency oversight. Read more

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Sam Reynolds @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 03:07 EDT

Bitcoin is testing a level that capped its rally in January, CryptoQuant says

Macro-driven ETF inflows have lifted prices, but CryptoQuant data signals large holders are positioning to sell near a key breakeven zone Read more

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 01:51 EDT

Bitcoin's quantum debate splits as Adam Back pushes optional upgrades over forced freeze

The Blockstream CEO told Paris Blockchain Week that Bitcoin should build quantum-resistant upgrades now, a day after Jameson Lopp proposed freezing vulnerable coins instead. Read more

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Omkar Godbole @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 01:44 EDT

Bitcoin rally is taking a breather near $75,000. Onchain data shows why

BTC is up 10% for the month, but the bull run has stalled near $75,000 in the past 48 hours. Here's why. Read more

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 01:32 EDT

Dogecoin jumps 4.5% to nearly 10-cents, outperforming bitcoin and ether

Breakout backed by heavy participation and late-session buying, though weak on-chain activity raises questions over durability. Read more

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 01:03 EDT

Ripple partners with Korea's Kyobo Life to tokenize government bond settlement

The deal is Ripple's first with a Korean insurer and targets near real-time settlement of Korean treasuries, though the release stops short of committing to a live volume or timeline. Read more

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 04/16/2026 00:43 EDT

Bitcoin steady as S&P 500 hits record, but options market isn't buying the peace trade

Crypto's derivatives desks still want downside protection, QCP says, and long-end yields and gold aren't confirming the risk-on move. Read more

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