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Updated April 19, 2026 · 7:35 PM UTC

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Over 20 crypto firms leave China because of ban

Over 20 crypto firms leave China because of ban

A report from China has revealed that over 20 firms have closed because of the crypto ban.

Bitcoin just settled $31 billion worth of BTC transactions in a single day

Bitcoin just settled $31 billion worth of BTC transactions in a single day

Bitcoin has settled over $30 billion worth of transactions in one day.

Almost twice as many Salvadorians have a Bitcoin wallet than a bank account

Almost twice as many Salvadorians have a Bitcoin wallet than a bank account

Should this be taken as a sign that Bitcoin is outdoing the dollar in El Salvador?

Bitcoin (BTC) hashrate shifts to the US as states vie for miners’ attention

Bitcoin (BTC) hashrate shifts to the US as states vie for miners’ attention

Foundry US has revealed that BTC hashrate in the United States is converging in areas with access to renewable energy sources.

Why crypto exchange Kraken predicts a $100,000 value for Bitcoin (BTC)?

Why crypto exchange Kraken predicts a $100,000 value for Bitcoin (BTC)?

A new Kraken report has revealed that the exchange believes BTC price could reach $100k before the end of the year.

Bitcoin (BTC) in Congress: Senator Lummis discloses buying the dip

Bitcoin (BTC) in Congress: Senator Lummis discloses buying the dip

Crypto-friendly Wyoming Senator purchased a substantial amount of Bitcoin back in August, an overdue filling revealed.

El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin (BTC) wallet is rife with identity fraud

El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin (BTC) wallet is rife with identity fraud

Scammers have stolen identities to claim the wallet sign-up bonus.

JPMorgan: BTC breaking $55,000 is fueled by institutional investors appetite for Bitcoin

JPMorgan: BTC breaking $55,000 is fueled by institutional investors appetite for Bitcoin

JPMorgan has revealed that institutional investors are investing in BTC again.

Have investors finally come around to accepting Bitcoin (BTC) as a safe haven?

Have investors finally come around to accepting Bitcoin (BTC) as a safe haven?

Bitcoin shows signs of decoupling from stocks, is Nakamoto's vision finally coming true?

Salvadorans are buying more Bitcoin (BTC) than withdrawing from Chivo ATMs

Regulation 5 years ago

Fund managers increase Ethereum (ETH) holdings citing ‘most compelling’ growth outlook

Investments 5 years ago

Analyst calls 100 days of Bitcoin greed as ‘cooling period’ comes to an end

Analysis 5 years ago

Tiny island of Tonga weighs making Bitcoin (BTC) legal tender

Regulation 5 years ago