Category: crypto

Bitcoin price prediction is cautious as BTC trades near $74,921 on Thursday, with profit-taking slowing down a rally sparked by the US-Iran ceasefire. $597.5 million in spot ETF inflows over two days reflect institutional demand, but BTC needs to close above $76,100 for bullish continuation. $72,000 is the key support level.

JPMorgan reports that negotiations on the CLARITY Act have narrowed to 2-3 core disputes regarding stablecoin rewards and regulatory oversight. The bill would reshape revenue models for issuers like USD Coin, with a compromise allowing transactional incentives but banning passive yield. Final-stage talks aim to establish a federal framework for stablecoins and crypto markets.

XRP spot ETFs saw their largest single-day inflow in nearly 11 weeks on April 15, with $17.11 million coming in, totaling $38.86 million over four days. Assets under management crossed $1.25 billion as XRP rose 6% to $1.42. The surge is attributed to regulatory developments and utility tailwinds.

France has seen 41 crypto-linked kidnappings in 2026, making it Europe’s hotspot for “wrench attacks.” The Interior Ministry plans to introduce new measures to protect crypto holders, with a prevention platform already attracting thousands of registrations. The country accounts for 40% of Europe’s ransom attacks, prompting a more coordinated law enforcement response.

The SEC CLARITY Act roundtable in Washington today focused on digital asset market structure as the Senate Banking Committee aims for a late-April markup of the bill. The central dispute is over stablecoin yield, with a compromise reportedly holding firm. The bill’s passage is crucial for the future of crypto regulation in the US.

Blockstream CEO Adam Back supports optional quantum-resistant upgrades for Bitcoin instead of freezing old wallets, disagreeing with the BIP-361 proposal. He argues for preparation rather than hasty responses to the quantum computing threat, emphasizing user choice and property rights. The debate highlights the balance between security and property rights in Bitcoin.

Ripple and Kyobo Life Insurance announced a pilot program to settle government bonds in near real-time using Ripple Custody, compressing a process that currently takes two days. Kyobo Life becomes the first major Korean insurer to adopt blockchain-based bond settlement infrastructure. The deal does not directly impact XRP demand but led to a 6% price…

BitTorrent Chain has upgraded the BTTC Bridge transaction record page with dual views, filters, and clearer tags for users to track incoming, outgoing, and cross-chain flows more efficiently. The update includes separating activity into “All Records” and “In Progress,” multi-dimensional search filters, and visual markers for different transaction types.

Plasma blockchain’s total value locked has reached $2 billion, making it the seventh-largest blockchain globally. Tether chose Plasma as one of four networks to support its self-custody wallet. The CLARITY Act approaching a Senate Banking Committee markup is seen as another driver of capital flowing into stablecoin infrastructure. Plasma was backed by Bitfinex and Tether…

JustLend DAO completed its third JST buyback and burn, removing 271.3m tokens worth $21.3m, totaling 1.36b JST or 13.7% supply. The deflation plan is funded by revenue and aims to continue quarterly buybacks and transparent burn reports. Market response has been mixed, with questions about the impact on JST’s valuation.