Month: April 2026

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Illicit $8B crypto market Xinbi incorporated in Colorado: Elliptic

Xinbi Guarantee, a Telegram-based illicit marketplace, has facilitated over $8.4 billion in cryptocurrency transactions, primarily in Tether (USDT). This Chinese-language platform, operating under the guise of Xinbi Co. Ltd., a Colorado-incorporated company, provides a range of services to Southeast Asian scammers. These services include money laundering, the sale of technology (such as Starlink equipment), stolen […]

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Crypto exchange CEO’s daughter fights off brazen kidnappers in Paris

A brazen kidnapping attempt targeting the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, CEO of French crypto exchange Paymium, was thwarted in Paris on May 13th. Three masked assailants attacked Noizat’s daughter and her male partner as they walked with the child in the 11th arrondissement. The attackers attempted to force them into a waiting van. […]

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US lawmakers call for change in corporate digital asset taxes

US Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno are urging Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to revise a tax provision impacting corporate digital asset holdings. Their May 12th letter proposes amending the definition of “adjusted financial statement income” under existing US law, potentially lowering tax burdens on digital asset companies. This adjustment aims to mitigate the effects […]

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Market volatility indicator still points to $135K Bitcoin within 100 days — Analyst

Bitcoin’s price remains robustly above $100,000, fueled by a “risk-on” market sentiment. This positive shift follows a significant drop in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) to 20, its 30-year average, down from a peak of 60 earlier in 2025. This decline is attributed to a US-China trade deal reached on May 12th, which included a […]

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CoinShares Q1 net profit falls to $24M

CoinShares’ First Quarter 2025 Results Reveal Profit Decline Amidst Market Volatility CoinShares, a prominent digital asset investment firm, reported a significant decrease in net profit for the first quarter of 2025. Net profit fell to $24 million, representing a 42.2% decline compared to the $41.5 million reported in Q1 2024. Similarly, EBITDA decreased by 15.5% […]

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Solana network and DeFi activity suggest SOL price rally will continue

Solana’s robust performance across key metrics suggests a promising future for its native token, SOL. The network boasts a remarkable $10.9 billion Total Value Locked (TVL), surpassing the entire Ethereum layer-2 ecosystem. This dominance is further underscored by a 109% month-over-month increase in 30-day fee revenue, reaching $43.4 million. This growth is fueled by increased […]

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Coinbase invests in Canadian stablecoin issuer

Coinbase’s strategic partnership with Stablecorp aims to expand access to tokenized Canadian dollars through Stablecorp’s QCAD stablecoin. This initiative is driven by the need for a robust, efficient payment system within Canada, addressing limitations such as high costs and slow processing times associated with traditional wire transfers. Coinbase’s investment in Stablecorp includes marketing support for […]

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Bitcoin is one rally away from new highs, but overly euphoric bulls signal ‘overheating’ market

Bitcoin’s bullish momentum continues, but indicators suggest potential overheating. A recent 39% surge, briefly pushing Bitcoin (BTC) above $105,000, has seen traders taking profits, driving Bitcoin’s realized cap to an all-time high of $889 billion. While Glassnode analysts highlight renewed market strength and a profit-dominated regime, concerns remain. Further profit-taking is anticipated around $106,000, a […]