Bitcoin Gives US Leverage Against China, Defense Secretary Hegseth Says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress that Bitcoin can serve as a tool of US strategic leverage, linking the asset to classified Pentagon efforts and a broader competition with China. The comments mark one of the clearest public signals yet that parts of the US defense establishment now view...
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Brazil blocks crypto use in regulated cross-border payments
Brazil bars crypto settlement inside regulated eFX payment rails as its central bank tightens stablecoin oversight....
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Riot Q1 results show Bitcoin pressure and AI data center growth
Riot reports $167.2M Q1 revenue, sells 3,778 BTC, and expands AMD data center capacity to 50 MW....
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A fresh crypto presale pick, BlockchainFX rises next to Ethereum price prediction news
Crypto price forecasts remain central in 2026 as BlockchainFX gains investor attention amid market shifts. What makes a smart crypto price prediction matter in 2026? Today’s crypto market cap sits near $2.56T, 24h volume is about $129.43B, and Ethereum (ETH)…...
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Japan exchange giant JPX prepares for crypto ETF debut
JPX says crypto ETF listings may begin after Japan clarifies legal reforms, while Bitcoin ETFs return to inflows....
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Carrot protocol to shut down after Drift breach wipes out TVL
Solana-based DeFi yield protocol Carrot has announced a permanent shutdown after losses tied to the Drift Protocol exploit left it unable to continue operations. According to a statement posted by Carrot on X on Thursday, the April 1 attack on…...
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Bitcoin community launches Bitcoin Beyond 66 AI tool to counter energy concerns
A Nordic Bitcoin education group has released an open-source AI database designed to generate evidence-backed responses to common criticisms about Bitcoin’s environmental impact and energy use. According to Bitcoin Beyond 66, the tool, called “The Bitcoin Evidence Base,” has been…...
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SBI Holdings eyes Bitbank takeover as Japan crypto sector consolidates
SBI Holdings starts talks to acquire Bitbank as Japan’s crypto market consolidates and Bitbank expands crypto card services....
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Tether-backed Oobit unveils AI agent card for autonomous USDT spending
Crypto wallet startup Oobit has introduced a Visa-backed virtual card that allows AI agents to execute payments in USDT without human input. According to Oobit, the new “Agent Cards” draw funds directly from Tether’s treasury, removing the need for fiat…...
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Bakkt bets on stablecoins after completing DTR deal
Bakkt completes its DTR acquisition, adding stablecoin payments tech as it targets a $44T global payments market....
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