The Boundless integration enables private transaction execution on XRPL while maintaining compliance, addressing what the company calls the "transparency tax" that has held back institutional adoption of public blockchains.
GameStop has announced that its Power Packs digital trading card platform will launch to the public on April 15, 2026, after completing its beta phase. The platform will allow users to buy digital packs that include real PSA graded trading cards from Pokémon and major sports such as basketball, football, and baseball. Prices will range …
As Bitcoin and Ethereum push higher, the memecoin space is starting to react, and this is often where momentum begins to accelerate. Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) are showing early strength, with price action turning active after a quiet phase. Breakouts are forming, structures are tightening, and buyers are stepping in …
For twelve years, Tether has been the world’s most used stablecoin issuer – the infrastructure layer that hundreds of millions of people depend on without ever interacting with directly. Today that changes. Tether has launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet that brings its financial infrastructure directly into users’ hands for the first time. What tether.wallet …
Kraken says it is being extorted by a criminal group threatening to release internal material after two support staff members improperly accessed limited customer data. In a security update published by chief security officer Nick Percoco on X, the crypto exchange said it identified two cases of inappropriate access to client support data, revoked access, […]
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Tether has launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet supporting USDT, bitcoin, and tokenized gold.
Several crypto market experts including Mati Greenspan, former senior eToro market analyst, explain what might happen if bitcoin manages to hold $75,000 and if it does not.
The stablecoin issuer's crypto wallet lets users send digital dollars, tokenized gold and bitcoin without intermediaries or gas tokens across multiple blockchains.
The recent jump in the crypto markets seemed to have pushed the AAVE price beyond a pivotal resistance. The price was stuck in a deep bearish trend after the crypto plunged below the horizontal consolidation in the last few days of Q1, 2026. The recent price action reflects rising buyer’s conviction, while the move lacks …
The round was led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from Robot Ventures, Arthur Hayes' family office Maelstrom, and Uniswap.
Tether has launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet that connects users directly to its global payments and settlement infrastructure. The wallet supports Bitcoin, USDT, USAT, and XAUT across Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Plasma, and the Bitcoin Lightning Network. It also allows easy transfers using simple usernames like name@tether.me instead of long wallet addresses. Tether said more …
The company has named Ian Rogers, its chief experience officer, as its first chief human agency officer to lead its AI efforts.
The card network configured and managed the validator node entirely in-house, it said, following six months of joint work with Tempo’s engineering team.
Slower post-halving gains reflect bitcoin’s shift toward a more mature asset.
Tether's new wallet could democratize digital asset access, challenging traditional finance and enhancing user control over transactions.
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Tomorrow, 44 million users in Japan will be able to convert their loyalty points into XRP and spend it at over 5 million merchants. Rakuten Wallet – the digital asset arm of Japan’s largest consumer ecosystem – is listing XRP for spot trading tomorrow, alongside Stellar, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and Toncoin. More significantly, users will …
The analysts see "asymmetric upside" for Robinhood from prediction market growth, setting a $130 price target.
Visa, Stripe and Zodia by Standard Chartered are notable early additions for Tempo as it begins to build out its validator set.
The group extorting Kraken is claiming access to some client account information after two insider incidents involving customer support staff. Kraken’s Extortion Plot: An Insider-Play Yesterday, on a post on the social network X, Nick Percoco, Kraken’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), made public that a criminal group is extorting the crypto exchange with threats to release videos of their systems exposing client data. Kraken Security Update We are currently being extorted by a criminal group threatening to release videos of our internal systems with client data shown if we do not comply with their demands. It’s important to start with the most important points: our systems were never… — Nick Percoco (@c7five) April 13, 2026 Now, according to Bloomberg, the incident is not a classic external hack, but rather an insider‑access problem. A small set of customer details, such as names and physical addresses, may have been exposed after support employees captured photos and videos of internal screens in two separate incidents, one in 2025 and another earlier this year. Related Reading: Hope For Iran Deal Sparks Risk-On Rally, Bitcoin Nears $75K The company has reportedly warned the potentially affected clients to be especially cautious about anyone contacting them. Bloomberg’s source is a “person familiar with the matter who declined to be named because the details haven’t been made public”. Around 2,000 accounts and roughly 0.02% of users were affected. The exposure is limited to basic support data such as names and addresses. Kraken stresses there was no system hack and client funds and trading infrastructure remain secure. Kraken has openly dismissed the extortion attempt, stating that it “will not pay these criminals” and “will not ever negotiate with bad actors”. Percoco’s post clarifies that Kraken is working with federal law‑enforcement agencies across multiple jurisdictions. and that the CEX has gathered enough evidence to help identify those responsible. A Long List Of CEX’s Customer Services Vulnerabilities Although it may sound rather specific, this is not the first time a big CEX is hit with an insider-access problem that vulnerates customers data through the costumer service of the exchange. It’s not even Kraken’s first rodeo with this sort of issue. Back in January, Dark Web Informer reported that a read-only version of Kraken’s internal customer support system was being sold for a negotiable single dollar on a dark web forum. ???????? Kraken cryptocurrency exchange panel access being sold on a dark web forum – read-only account with user profiles and transaction history. Access details: ▪️ View only – user profiles and transaction history ▪️ Generate support tickets to phish or extract more data ▪️ No… pic.twitter.com/7LsxRNMkYa — Dark Web Informer (@DarkWebInformer) January 1, 2026 Also in mid-2025, Kraken and Binance were hit by the same social‑engineering push that previously led to a successful customer data breach at Coinbase, where attackers zeroed in on support staff. The attackers allegedly approached customer service agents at the exchanges and offered bribes in return for access to user information. Our sister website Bitcoinist covered the story. This past February, a crypto trader claimed an ex‑Revolut staffer tried to blackmail him, threatening to expose his personal data unless he paid. Revolut claimed the allegation was referred to law‑enforcement authorities. Related Reading: XRP Could Face Big Moves Based On CLARITY Act Outcomes – 3 Key Price Scenarios Market Implications This incident reinforces a key market theme: in the post‑ETF, higher‑regulation cycle, “counterparty risk” on centralized exchanges is shifting from pure asset custody to data security and insider controls. While no immediate outflows or price shocks are visible, repeated data‑exposure headlines can push more flows toward exchanges with stronger transparency reports, on‑chain venues, or self‑custody solutions. At the moment of writing, BTC trades for the high $71ks on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview. Cover image from Perplexity. BTCUSD chart from Tradingview.
A wave of forced liquidations swept through crypto markets on Tuesday as traders who had bet against Bitcoin and Ether were caught off guard by a sharp price surge tied to hopes of a US-Iran agreement. Related Reading: Dollar’s Shrinking Value Adds Fuel To XRP Bull Case: Finance Expert Around 80% of the $530 million in total liquidations over 24 hours — roughly $425 million — came from leveraged short positions in the two largest cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin touched just under $75,000 on CoinMarketCap, a level not seen in nearly a month, before running into heavy resistance and retreating to about $74,655. Ether made an even bigger move, climbing 7% to reach $2,378 — its highest point since early February. Geopolitical Hopes Fuel The Move The rally came as markets began pricing in the possibility of a negotiated end to weeks of tension between Washington and Tehran. Jeff Mei, chief operating officer at crypto exchange BTSE, said traders believe the two sides are drawing closer to an agreement. Iran’s oil exports are central to its economy, and a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane could put severe pressure on the country to come to the table. “Now, it appears that Iran is frantically looking to broker a deal, and stock and crypto markets are rallying as a response,” Mei said. US President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that a military blockade had begun. He threatened to eliminate any Iranian vessels that come near. Trump also told reporters Iran wants to reach a deal, but his administration will not sign anything that allows Tehran to pursue nuclear weapons. The broader crypto market climbed to a total value of $2.6 trillion — its highest in a month — as the news spread. About 177,000 traders were liquidated across markets over a 24-hour period, according to data from CoinGlass. Not Everyone Is Convinced The rapid price jump did not go unquestioned. Valerius Labs, a market analyst, pushed back on the idea that the move signals a genuine recovery. “This isn’t a breakout,” the firm said. “It’s a short squeeze running into overhead supply. Real buyers show up above the 200-day simple moving average, not 15% below it.” Related Reading: TRUMP Buying Frenzy Builds Ahead Of Mar-A-Lago Power Event Some analysts reported that over $300 billion in crypto short positions were wiped out in just a few hours, adding more than $100 billion to the total market cap in the process. Beyond the short squeeze, other forces may also be at work. Reports indicate that institutional buying through spot crypto exchange-traded funds, along with purchases by centralized exchanges, could be adding fuel to Bitcoin’s climb. Still, the rejection at $75,000 resistance kept the bulls from claiming a clean win. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView
Crypto's current cycle phase suggests a potential market bottom amid significant wealth destruction and investor optimism.
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Deutsche Börse said it will invest $200 million in Kraken’s parent company for a fully diluted stake of 1.5%, subject to regulatory approval.
Deutsche Brse's investment in Kraken signifies a pivotal shift towards integrating crypto with traditional finance, potentially reshaping global markets.
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What you need to know for April 14, 2026
The Department of Justice said it has $40 million in seized assets for victim compensation and it will continue working to seize further criminal proceeds for the defrauded investors
A UK lawmaker called for an FCA probe into Nigel Farage's crypto promotion, citing "Trump playbook" and market abuse concerns.
On April 13, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $291 million, suggesting ongoing profit-taking and a pause in fresh institutional demand after recent price movements. In contrast, Ethereum spot ETFs attracted $9.44 million in net inflows, extending their positive streak to 3 consecutive days. The split in flows indicates a gradual rotation …
A malicious Ledger Live clone slipped onto Apple’s App Store, draining millions from dozens of victims across multiple blockchains in a week-long phishing campaign.
Bitcoin price has broken out of a months-long consolidation phase, signalling a clear shift in momentum. Price is now pushing above a key resistance level, reflecting strong buyer conviction despite broader indicators still lagging behind. However, BTC remains capped below the $75,000 level, making this a critical zone rather than a confirmed breakout. The next …