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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A region long marked by poverty and sparse industry is getting an unusual shot at foreign money — through crypto mining. Karakalpakstan Opens Its Doors Uzbekistan has designated the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan as the home of a new state-sanctioned mining zone called Besqala Mining Valley. A presidential decree signed April 17 and effective April 20 sets out the rules: registered companies can mine digital assets, tap into a mix of energy sources, and sell what they mine on both domestic exchanges and foreign platforms. The catch…

Effective blockchain analysis requires clear objectives and appropriate data sources for accurate insights. Combining multiple tools and validation methods enhances the reliability of on-chain data interpretation. Continuous questioning, updating methods, and understanding multi-chain complexities are vital for accurate blockchain analysis. Mastering blockchain data analysis is no longer a niche skill reserved for compliance teams or elite quant funds. As on-chain activity scales across DeFi, NFTs, and multi-chain ecosystems, the analysts who can cleanly extract, normalize, and interpret blockchain data are the ones who spot trends before the crowd does. This guide walks you through the full workflow,…

XRP price could explode higher, and the argument behind that claim right now goes well beyond chart patterns. At the time of writing, XRP trades at $1.42 — a price that crypto analyst Kenny Nguyen says reflects almost none of the asset’s real institutional utility. His XRP price forecast puts the token at $2,950 under full banking adoption, a figure that sounds extreme until you look at the liquidity math driving it. Most XRP price target 2026 estimates from mainstream analysts land between $2.50 and $5.00, also a wide spread that itself signals how uncertain the market is about how…

Caroline Bishop Apr 23, 2026 10:09 The HKMA has issued a warning about phishing messages and calls impersonating Alipay HK. Users are urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a warning about phishing scams targeting users of Alipay Financial Services (HK) Limited. Fraudsters are reportedly sending fake instant messages and making deceptive phone calls in an attempt to steal personal information and account credentials. Alipay HK, a licensed stored value facility (SVF) provider, has already reported the scam to the HKMA and published its…

Bitcoin Magazine Pro lead analyst Matt Crosby says traders relying on Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle may be leaning on a framework that no longer fits the market. In his latest analysis, Crosby argued that structural shifts in supply, institutional demand and macro liquidity now matter more than the old halving-driven playbook. Bitcoin’s Old Cycle Playbook Is Breaking Down Crosby’s core claim is straightforward: Bitcoin may already be trading in a different regime. Pointing to the fact that more than 20 million BTC are now in circulation, he said over 95% of the total eventual supply has already been issued, reducing…

All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. Pornhub has reportedly replaced USDT with USDC for creator payouts, with USDT no longer listed as a payout option. A circulated email said the change was made to improve payment reliability and described USDC as a fully backed, MiCA-compliant regulated stablecoin. Pornhub appears to have changed course on stablecoin payouts, replacing USDT with USDC for creators in a move that reflects how payment reliability and regulation are starting to shape even the more unusual corners of crypto adoption. The change was first circulated through screenshots…

All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. Admiral Samuel Paparo said the U.S. government is currently running a Bitcoin node to support operational network-security testing. He told lawmakers the military is not mining Bitcoin, but is studying the protocol’s cryptography, blockchain design and proof-of-work model for cybersecurity applications. The U.S. military has disclosed that it is actively running a node on the Bitcoin network, a notable admission that brings the world’s largest blockchain a little closer to the national security conversation. Speaking before Congress, Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. forces in…

Key Takeaways: Tom Lee’s Bitmine acquired 101,627 ETH worth $233 million from Bitgo, its largest weekly buy of 2026. The purchase brings Bitmine’s total ether holdings to approximately 4.97 million ETH across its treasury. Three newly created wallets received the ETH from Bitgo, consistent with Bitmine’s ongoing accumulation strategy. Fresh Wallets, Biggest Buy of the Year Data online shows three newly created wallets receiving 101,627 ether from Bitgo, one of the largest institutional digital asset custodians in the United States. Onchain analysts have linked the wallets to Bitmine, the listed ethereum treasury company that trades under the ticker BMNR on…

Jessie A Ellis Apr 23, 2026 08:16 Two Polymarket accounts profited $37K from a suspected weather station glitch in Paris, raising questions about prediction market integrity. Two Polymarket traders collectively earned $37,000 after betting on sudden and highly unusual temperature spikes recorded at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport on April 6 and April 15. The events have raised suspicions of potential tampering, sparking debate over the integrity of prediction markets. Polymarket, a decentralized blockchain-based platform for betting on real-world events, hosted prediction markets centered on Paris’ highest daily temperatures, using automated data from…

HashKey Group has partnered with ANAP Holdings to build institutional Bitcoin services, starting with a structured lending framework for treasury assets. ANAP, which holds over 1,400 BTC, plans to actively manage and generate yield from its reserves, which marks a change from passive holding to a more strategy-driven Bitcoin treasury approach. The collaboration aligns with Japan’s evolving crypto regulations and aims to expand into broader asset management, on-chain finance, and institutional crypto adoption over time. HashKey Group will form a partnership with ANAP Holdings for growth in Japan’s Bitcoin reserve management and institutional crypto services. The deal is a deeper…