The UK financial regulator has launched a consultation on crypto rules covering stablecoins, trading and staking ahead of a broader UK crypto regime expected to take effect in 2027.
The proposal could enhance governance efficiency and align incentives, potentially boosting WLFI's market stability and long-term growth.
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KellyBench put Claude, GPT-5, Gemini, and Grok through a full Premier League season of betting. Not one turned a profit. Here's why.
More than 87% of Argentinians surveyed in a January Coinbase poll said they view crypto and blockchain technology as a way to strengthen their financial independence — a sign that the role of Bitcoin in the global economy may already be shifting well beyond what markets have priced in. Related Reading: ‘Extremely Good News’ – XRP DeFi Momentum Builds As SEC Softens Position On Interfaces Bitcoin’s Dual Role Draws New Attention Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, made that case publicly this week. He said Bitcoin could one day command a total addressable market larger than gold’s $34 trillion valuation — but only if it manages to function both as a store of value and as an actual working currency. That’s a bigger claim than what Bitcoin bulls have traditionally made. For years, the comparison to gold was the headline argument. Now, a war is adding a new layer to that conversation. https://t.co/jxIcOn1e23 — Matt Hougan (@Matt_Hougan) April 14, 2026 Iran has proposed allowing ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to pay a toll in crypto. The plan, reported in recent days amid escalating conflict with the United States, is being watched closely by Bitcoin investors. To Hougan, it points to something larger. In a world where countries have turned financial systems into weapons, he wrote on social media, Bitcoin is emerging as an option that no single government controls. A $1 Million Price Target — And Possibly Higher Hougan previously put a number on his store-of-value thesis: if Bitcoin captures 17% of that market over the next decade, each coin could be worth $1 million. Based on his latest comments, that figure may need to be revised upward if Bitcoin begins functioning like a currency alongside its role as a savings vehicle. At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades around $74,150, with a total market cap of roughly $1.4 trillion. Gold, by comparison, sits at $4,854 per ounce, with an estimated market cap exceeding $33 trillion. Corporate treasuries have also been buying in. Data shows private and public companies collectively hold more than 1.5 million Bitcoin, valued at over $116 billion. Merchant Adoption Remains A Work In Progress Still, the currency side of the equation has ground to cover. A study by academic publisher Springer Nature found roughly 11,000 merchants worldwide currently accept Bitcoin as payment — a relatively modest number for an asset of its size. Related Reading: Dollar’s Shrinking Value Adds Fuel To XRP Bull Case: Finance Expert Adoption has been strongest in countries where local currencies have collapsed. Citizens in Turkey and Venezuela, like those in Argentina, have turned to Bitcoin to protect savings against persistent inflation. Whether Iran’s crypto toll proposal signals a turning point for Bitcoin as an international currency — or simply reflects one sanctioned nation finding a workaround — remains to be seen. What’s clear is that Bitwise believes the story is bigger than gold alone. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
The HYPE token is making noise on the chart since breaking out from the falling wedge pattern. After a strong momentum, the latest move has crossed above $44, as traders are leaning forward. when something moves this cleanly. The big question is whether it’s real and continue advancing… or just another leveraged illusion. HyperEVM Growth …
WLFI proposes moving 62.3B locked tokens to fixed vesting schedules, requiring insiders to burn 10% of their allocation.
Anthropic's Mythos threat to the crypto industry can trigger hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars in sudden, irreversible losses. That is the stark reality facing digital asset markets following Anthropic’s quiet unveiling of Claude Mythos Preview, a vulnerability-seeking AI model the San Francisco startup admits is simply too dangerous to release to the […]
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Sustainable footwear company Allbirds will rebrand as NewBird AI and enter the GPU-as-a-service market. Investors love the pivot.
Bitmine chairman Tom Lee told Paris Blockchain Week that the recent crypto slump was a “mini crypto winter” and said Ether could climb above $60,000 over the next few years.
Sun's comments follow recent debate over whether quantum computers could eventually break the cryptography that underpins cryptocurrencies.
Solana price isn’t moving much but don’t mistake that for calm. Under the surface, it’s a pressure cooker. The latest liquidation map shows a market stacked with leverage, and frankly, it looks like someone’s about to get squeezed. At around $83.40, Solana price is sitting in what traders love to call a “neutral zone.” In …
The footwear brand plans reinvention as Newbird AI with a $50 million convertible in a sign of the broader market shift into GPU infrastructure.
The concurrent visits highlight China's strategic role as a mediator, potentially influencing global diplomatic dynamics and power balances.
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The new proposal outlines multi-year lockups and opt-in token burn, as the Trump-linked DeFi platform responds to pressure over delayed liquidity access.
Crypto credit cards see roughly 100,000 average daily transactions, with Etherfi accounting for about a third of that volume.
The shares had been on a big run higher, rising more than 50% since late March.
Hezbollah's actions highlight regional instability, potentially affecting global oil markets and increasing geopolitical tensions.
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Geopolitical instability underscores Bitcoin's vulnerability to external shocks, highlighting the need for cautious market strategies.
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Aptos (APT), up 3.8% since Tuesday, joined Aave (AAVE) as a top performer.
Only 4% of Danish citizens own crypto, far below other European countries, as banks, taxes and risk fears limit adoption, according to a new staff paper from the country's central bank.
Bhutan moved 250 BTC on April 13, extending 2026 outflows to $240 million as holdings fell 73% from an October 2024 peak.
Persistent inflation and supply shocks may compel the Fed to maintain or increase rates, impacting economic stability and market dynamics.
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Geopolitical stability and strong corporate earnings can significantly boost market confidence, impacting investment strategies and economic forecasts.
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OKX's X-Perps launch enhances Europe's crypto market by providing regulated, leveraged trading options, potentially boosting market liquidity.
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A new Bitcoin proposal outlines a phased plan to restrict and eventually render quantum-vulnerable funds unspendable.
Bitcoin is trading at $74,025. Half the market sees a buying opportunity. The other half sees a temporary stop on the way to $30,000. Both sides have real data behind them. The Bear Case: The Bottom Is Not Here Yet CryptoQuant published analysis this week showing Bitcoin’s MVRV Z-score has not entered negative territory. Every …
Ancient Roman cities thrived on social interactions, revealing a complex tapestry of economic and religious life.
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As the broader crypto market stabilizes, Algorand (ALGO) price is beginning to coil just below a key resistance zone near $0.12, with price action signaling a potential breakout in the making. The structure has quietly flipped bullish, and instead of fading, ALGO is holding firm while building pressure beneath liquidity-heavy levels. With momentum starting to …
Bitcoin's 12% gain since the Iran war began isn't a risk-on trade. It's the market repricing bitcoin's role as a neutral settlement layer, Bitwise's CIO argues.
Pakistan sent a letter to all banks and financial regulatory firms notifying them that they may provide crypto services,, but remain barred from trading or holding crypto assets.