Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

Get the latest updates on Bitcoin, altcoins, blockchain, Web3, cryptocurrency prices, DeFi, and more.

Thursday2026/0423
04-21

OP Labs Launches Privacy Boost to Attract More Enterprises to the Ethereum Ecosystem

CoinDesk reports:On Tuesday, OP Labs launched a privacy-focused product designed to attract more enterprises to the Ethereum ecosystem, starting with OP Mainnet, the layer-2 scaling network it created.The network was previously known asOptimismOP Labs stated in a statement that its products now supp...

Spark Strategy Head Questions Aave's WETH Market Thaw, Warns of Withdrawal Difficulties

BlockBeats news, on April 21, Spark’s strategy lead monetsupply.eth questioned Aave’s decision to unfreeze its Ethereum core WETH market, arguing that this move could be severely exploited under the current interest rate model and market conditions. He noted that this adjustment could enable LST/LRT...

South Korea's Tax Agency Launches Tender for Crypto Transaction Tracking Software

According to the Korea National Integrated E-Procurement System, the National Tax Service has issued an emergency tender for the procurement of licensing for transaction tracking software to combat tax evasion involving crypto assets. The announcement states that the budget for this procurement is K...

Arbitrum Freezes $70M in ETH Tied to KelpDAO Exploit

Arbitrum said its Security Council initiated an emergency intervention to secure funds linked to the recent KelpDAO exploit after identifying 30,766 ETH held on Arbitrum One in an address tied to the attacker.User activity remained unaffected during the process.Arbitrum Security Council Steps InThe ...

DoorDash and Stripe Partner to Bring Stablecoin Payments via Tempo Blockchain

DoorDash and a group of fintechs are moving stablecoins into their live payment flows with Stripe-led blockchain Tempo, the latest sign that blockchain-based money is entering mainstream financial infrastructure.Payments-focused blockchain Tempo, developed by Stripe and venture firm Paradigm, said T...

Coinbase Launches USDC Lending in the UK, Allowing Crypto Holders to Borrow Without Selling

CoinDesk reports:Coinbase UK has launched a cryptocurrency-backed loan product that allows UK users to borrow USDC stablecoins by collateralizing their holdings of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and cbETH, with funds available in under a minute. Most media reports have overlooked a key detail: this product effe...

USDai's CALIBER Protocol is projected to reach a $300 million valuation post-launch.

CoinDesk reports:The CALIBER protocol for on-chain GPU financing by USDai has entered into a contract with Polymarket to bet on whether USD.AI's fully diluted valuation will exceed $300 million one day after launch, with current trading price at94.2%Yes.This probability has increased by 22 percentag...

Grayscale Replaces Coinbase With Anchorage as Custodian in Hyperliquid ETF Filing

Grayscale amended its Hyperliquid ETF filing on April 20, replacing Coinbase with Anchorage Digital Bank as custodian for the proposed fund, a switch that goes beyond operational logistics. Coinbase Custody Trust Company is the primary custodian for nearly all U.S.-traded spot bitcoin ETFs, making i...

SEC to Introduce 'Innovation Exemption' to Support On-Chain Tokenized Securities

At a speech at the Economic Club of Washington, U.S. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the SEC is advancing reforms to its digital assets regulatory framework under an "A-C-T" strategy, including modernizing regulation, clarifying regulatory boundaries, and rebuilding the rule system. The SEC has...

Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $126,000 by 2026

CoinDesk reports:Cryptocurrency analyst Michaël Poppe outlines the projected timeline for Bitcoin, as the leading digital asset is expected to reach new highs after a period of volatility.Pop stated that historical patterns, combined with recent adjustments and current chart signals, suggest the upt...

Iranian scammers demand Bitcoin and USDT as transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz

CoinDesk reports:Reports indicate that scammers impersonating Iranian authorities are defrauding shipping companies by demanding payments through various channels, promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz using Bitcoin and Tether’s stablecoin.Greek maritime risk firm MARISKS issued a warn...

Syntax Verse Daily Quiz Answers for April 22, 2026: How to Verify

CoinDesk reports:Grammar Poem Daily Quiz, April 22, 2026: Quiz Answers and VaultGrammar Poem Daily Quiz, April 22, 2026: Quiz Answers and Answer BankNeed details on the answers for the Grammar Poem Daily Quiz on April 22, 2026? This page will provide you with the latest updates as soon as they’re av...

Solana Price Hovers Near $85 Amid Key Resistance and Support Levels

The price of Solana continues to hover near the $85 level, showing limited movement despite rising market attention. Current data places SOL at $85.34, with steady daily volume exceeding $3.2 billion. Although the asset posted a slight daily gain, it still reflects a minor weekly decline. This narro...

Coinbase Delists 25 Perpetual Futures Contracts, Including TRB, RAY, and ORDI

Odaily Planet Daily reports that, according to official announcements, Coinbase has suspended 25 perpetual futures trading pairs as previously stated. All open positions have been automatically settled at the final settlement price, including the following contracts: TRB, RARE, NEIRO, A, ME, XTZ, KM...

XRPL Validator Claims XRP Is Built for Next-Phase DeFi Growth

XRP’s decentralized finance ecosystem is growing fast. Its FXRP supply is closing in on 160 million tokens, a milestone that signals rising adoption just months after launch — and the numbers are fueling a broader argument about where XRP stands in the future of decentralized finance.XRPL Validator ...

Limited-time offer for newcomers!

Newcomer Bonus: Up to USDT in Rewards!

Already have an account?

Leaderboard