CFTC Chair Keeps Pushing Rules While Serving Alone

The chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Selig, said he would not wait for the appointment of additional commissioners to lead the regulatory agency before moving ahead on rulemaking potentially related to digital assets and prediction markets. In a Thursday hearing of the House Agriculture Committee, Selig responded to questions from ranking

Schwab to Offer Spot Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Retail

Charles Schwab, one of the largest US brokerage firms, will roll out spot cryptocurrency trading for retail clients in the coming weeks, starting with Bitcoin and Ether, through a dedicated account linked to its brokerage platform. According to a Thursday announcement, the offering will allow clients to trade and view crypto alongside stocks and other

Bitcoin Rally Remains ‘Early’ as Price Stays Below Key Level

Bitcoin (BTC) hit range highs above $76,000 on Wednesday, but Glassnode analysts say data suggest that calling for the start of a new bull market is premature.  New capital inflows have stayed weak, with Bitcoin’s growth rate remaining negative across all 105 trading days in 2026, highlighting a gap between stable price action and limited

Bitcoin Mirrors Stocks, Eyes New Range Highs

Bitcoin (BTC) treaded water at Thursday’s Wall Street open as the S&P 500 reached new all-time highs. Key points: Bitcoin stays locked on $74,000 after its local highs preceded a new record for the S&P 500. Analysis warns that the US midterm elections may impact the stock rally. Bitcoin could follow the Nasdaq 100 higher

Zonda CEO Reveals Inaccessible Bitcoin Cold Wallet

Crypto exchange Zonda said a cold wallet holding around 4,500 Bitcoin is currently inaccessible as the platform faces concerns over delayed withdrawals. Zonda CEO Przemysław Kral posted a video statement on Thursday disclosing the exchange’s wallet address, saying the private keys to the wallet were never handed over. In the statement, Kral denied accusations of

Tether to Lead $150M Recovery for Drift Protocol

The Drift Protocol will use the $150 million to relaunch and restore user funds following a $280 million exploit earlier in April. Stablecoin issuer Tether, the company behind USDt (USDT), said Thursday it will back a $150 million recovery program for the Drift Protocol decentralized exchange (DEX) following an exploit of the platform in April.

UAE Investors Buy AI Dip Amid Gulf Conflict

United Arab Emirates investors are leaning into the artificial intelligence sell-off rather than running from it, despite the regional conflict testing the Gulf’s ambitions to become a global hub for AI and digital assets.  New eToro data shared with Cointelegraph on Wednesday show users in the UAE boosted holdings of software and AI infrastructure names

Ben Zhou on Trust, AI and the Invisible Financial Platform

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What will it take to build a financial system that billions of people can trust — and barely notice? That question set the tone for a fireside chat titled “Trust, Technology, and Transformation: Building the New Financial Platform for a Tokenized Economy”, where Bybit Co-founder and

Whales Accumulate 270,000 BTC as Reserves Fall

Add ZyCrypto News On Google Crypto whales have tripled their accumulations within a short period amid mixed signals from retail traders. Exchange reserves continue to slip as long-term holders dominate trades in the last 30 days. Recent activity boosted Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, and other top assets in the same period. Bitcoin Whales In Accumulation Mode

Adam Back Opposes Bitcoin Coin‑Freeze in Quantum Upgrade Debate

Summary Blockstream CEO Adam Back backs “optional” quantum-resistant upgrades and rejects freezing quantum‑vulnerable wallets. His stance clashes with BIP‑361, a three‑phase plan that would eventually invalidate legacy signatures and freeze unmigrated coins, including Satoshi’s stash. The debate highlights how Bitcoin must balance intergenerational security against hard limits on property rights and censorship resistance. Bitcoin’s (BTC)
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