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Late Gambino Boss John Gotti’s Grandson Sentenced to 15 Months for $1.1M COVID Loan Fraud Tied to…
Carmine G. Agnello Jr., the grandson of late Gambino crime family boss John J. Gotti, was sentenced this week to 15 months in federal prison for defrauding the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) out of approximately $1.1 million in…
Shakepay Enables Bitcoin-Backed Lending in Canada After AMF Green Light
Shakepay, a CIRO-registered Canadian crypto platform with more than 1.5 million users, began rolling out bitcoin-backed loans on April 21, 2026, making it the first crypto trading platform in Canada to offer such a product. Key Takeaways:…
Bitcoin Seesaw: Geopolitical Uncertainty Shakes BTC Price Ahead of US-Iran Deadline
On April 21, bitcoin experienced a volatile trading session, fluctuating between $75,000 and $77,000 as market sentiment swung alongside high-stakes geopolitical developments. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit a $76,944 high after reports of U.S.…
Polymarket Unveils Perpetual Futures Trading for US Markets in 2026
Polymarket, the world’s leading prediction market platform, officially announced on Tuesday that it is expanding its product suite to include perpetual futures trading. Key Takeaways: Polymarket officially announced the launch of perpetual…
Bitcoin ETFs Add $238 Million, Mark Fifth Straight Day of Inflows
Bitcoin extended its inflow streak to five days with a $238 million addition. Ether followed with steady gains despite mixed trading activity, while both XRP and Solana added to the momentum. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs added $238.37…
XRP Prepares for Quantum Future as Ripple Maps XRPL Strategy for Security Readiness
Ripple is advancing a multi-phase plan to secure the XRP Ledger against future quantum threats, targeting readiness by 2028. The effort signals rising urgency across blockchain systems to address long-term cryptographic risks without…
TRON Powers $2T in USDT Transfers in Q1; CoinDesk and Messari Research Highlight AI, Institutional…
This sponsored press release was provided by TRON DAO and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, April 20, 2026 —…
BIS Official Flags $320 Billion Stablecoin Market as Financial Stability Concern
BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos called global coordination on stablecoin regulation a matter of “critical importance,” warning that fragmented national frameworks risk enabling regulatory arbitrage and financial instability. Key…
Historic First Year: SEC Under Atkins Resets Crypto Policy With Focus on Clarity and Growth
The SEC is positioning its first year under Paul Atkins as a turning point toward clearer regulation and stronger markets. The SEC Chair described it as a historic year, stating the agency delivered on its promises. Key Takeaways: SEC…
US Lawmakers Urged to Advance CLARITY Act as Digital Chamber Pushes Senate Markup
U.S. crypto legislation faces rising pressure as Senate leaders are urged to move market structure rules forward. The Digital Chamber argued further delay could stall momentum and weaken Washington’s push for clearer digital asset…