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Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has asked the Justice Department and FinCEN for updates on the status of monitors overseeing Binance, citing concerns about the exchange’s compliance program and allegations of weak anti-money laundering controls, according to Fortune reporting.  In letters sent Friday, Blumenthal referenced reports of Iranian-linked crypto flows and questioned whether Binance’s oversight structure is functioning as intended.  As part of a 2023 settlement tied to sanctions and money laundering violations, the exchange agreed to pay a $4.3 billion fine and accept two independent monitors — one reporting to the DOJ and another to FinCEN — to oversee its…

Polygon launches native liquid staking token sPOL, freeing up $330M in staked capital for DeFi use. Stripe picks Polygon for sub-cent AI agent settlements, bolstering its 22.1% stablecoin dominance. $POL price is at $0.09009, grinding the support trendline as it eyes a $0.105 target. Polygon POL4.25% is emerging as the standout performer in the Layer 2 space, leveraging a successful post-hardfork environment and the official launch of native liquid staking. While the broader market navigates a period of cautious consolidation, Polygon’s 6.5% weekly surge highlights a growing institutional appetite for the network’s “Gigagas” roadmap. With the successful activation of the Giugliano…

Zach Anderson Apr 17, 2026 15:00 Da Hongfei’s plan would return 49.5M NEO tokens to the community and ban both founders from the board for 24 months, but co-founder Erik Zhang is pushing back. Neo co-founder Da Hongfei has unveiled a radical governance overhaul that would return nearly 50 million NEO tokens to the community and bar both founders from board positions for two years—a direct response to what he calls years of “trust me” governance that left one of crypto’s oldest networks effectively paralyzed.The proposal comes alongside Neo’s first public financial disclosure…

All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. Bitcoin jumped above $77,000 as investors rotated back into risk assets after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was fully open during the ceasefire. Stocks surged and oil fell sharply after the announcement eased fears over disruption to one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. Bitcoin pushed above $77,000 on Friday, joining a broader market rally after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open” for commercial shipping during the current ceasefire period. The move was part of a wider risk-on snapback across…

Kraken-owner Payward has agreed to acquire Bitnomial in a deal valued at up to $550 million in cash and stock, giving the firm control of a fully licensed U.S. crypto derivatives stack as it expands deeper into regulated markets. The transaction values Payward at $20 billion and is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory filings with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Bitnomial stands out as the first crypto-native platform in the U.S. to secure all three licenses required to operate a full-stack derivatives business: a designated contract market, a derivatives clearing…

In the wild west of money, where a forgotten password to your Bitcoin wallet can mean the difference between fortune and ruin, comes the taut 31-minute Bitcoin action-thriller Self Custody (2026). Co-directed by Garrett Patten (who also stars as the desperate lead) and Fernando Ferro, the micro-feature is produced by Patten’s own TBK Productions in association with Tucci & Company.  The film features Entourage alum Adrian Grenier in a key supporting role, alongside UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo in his acting debut, and House star Odette Annable. After a private Sundance screening and pickup by Inaugural Entertainment…

Bitcoin proxy stock Strategy surged over 12% today as the price of bitcoin roared above 77,000 dollars, extending a volatile week for crypto markets against the backdrop of war and fragile diplomacy in the Middle East.  The move added to the gains Strategy has notched in April after the company highlighted a 1.3 billion dollar “bitcoin gain” tied to the rebound in its holdings, even as it sits on large unrealized losses from prior quarters. Bitcoin pushed through key resistance in the mid‑70,000s and briefly traded above $77,000, building on a multi‑day squeeze that has forced short sellers to cover.…

Dogecoin is showing signs of history repeating itself as a recent breakout begins to mirror a previous trend that led to a major rally. With structure aligning and momentum slowly building, the current setup is raising expectations that a larger move could be on the horizon. Descending Triangle Breakout Signals Trend Shift Charting Dogecoin on the daily timeframe, analyst Trader Tardigrade revealed that DOGE has successfully broken out of a descending triangle pattern, a structure typically associated with bearish continuation but one that can signal a strong reversal when invalidated. The breakout suggests a potential shift in market sentiment as…

Shiba Inu (SHIB) fans have had quite a rough time since December 2024. The popular cryptocurrency saw barely any positive price action in 2025, and its lackluster performance continues well into 2026. According to CoinGecko data, SHIB climbed to $0.000032 in December 2024, but has been on a downward trajectory every since. To add salt to injury, it was revealed that popular DJ Steve Aoki also exited his SHIB position after facing heavy losses. Let’s discuss if Shiba Inu (SHIB) fans will see any relief in 2026, or is 2027 their year.Do Shiba Inu Fans Have To Wait Till 2027…

Shiba Inu has triggered a decisive breakout from a symmetrical triangle, with bulls stepping in aggressively and momentum building fast. After weeks of compression, the move is now unfolding with rising volume, putting SHIB at a critical breakout zone.With SHIB price already pushing higher, the setup is turning explosive. Can Shiba Inu (SHIB) extend this move into a sharp rally from here?SHIB Price Outlook: What Do Charts Say?With the breakout now confirmed, SHIB’s price action is transitioning from consolidation into a continuation phase, supported by improving trend structure and moving averages. The move above the symmetrical triangle marks a clear…