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In brief A top U.S. military official said the government runs a Bitcoin node to test cybersecurity uses of the network. Admiral Samuel Paparo said the military sees Bitcoin mainly as a tool to help secure networks. He also praised stablecoin legislation for helping ensure the global dominance of the U.S. dollar. A top military official told Congress Wednesday that the U.S. government currently runs a node on the Bitcoin network, to conduct tests related to network security.“We have a node on the Bitcoin network right now,” Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, told the House…

PUSD, a Shariah-compliant stablecoin backed by Gulf currencies, is set to deploy on ADI Chain, a Layer 2 network focused on institutional settlement in the Middle East.According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the stablecoin has about $2.3 billion in circulation and is backed 1:1 by reserves held in Saudi riyals and UAE dirhams, which are pegged to the US dollar. It is already available on multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana and Tron, with ADI Chain marking its latest integration. The stablecoin is positioned to provide access to Islamic finance markets, which represent more than $3 trillion in assets…

Sam, United States, April 20th, 2026, Chainwire A new education-first model to accelerate responsible crypto adoption, entrepreneurship, and access to the digital economy. Unicoin Foundation will advance ‘Crypto for Good’ and expand ‘Global Financial Inclusion.’ Unicoin Inc. today announced the official launch of the Unicoin Foundation, a mission-driven organization dedicated to leveraging blockchain technology to create meaningful social impact and expand access to the digital economy. The Foundation’s launch aligns with the evolving market restructuring and regulatory clarity introduced under the leadership of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins, which emphasizes transparency, responsible innovation, and clear governance frameworks…

A crypto analyst has presented a new analysis, forecasting Bitcoin’s (BTC) next all-time high and potential market bottom. According to the analyst, BTC’s long-term price outlook could depend heavily on where its current market bottom forms. The analysis draws on historical cycle patterns and bear markets that preceded BTC’s explosive upward rallies. Based on these patterns, the expert projects that if BTC has found a bottom near $60,000, then the next likely top could be around $200,000.  Bitcoin Cycle Analysis Points To Final Market Bottom Crypto market expert Ardi has shared a new outlook on X, examining Bitcoin’s long-term cycle…

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has accumulated 806,700 Bitcoin (BTC) worth approximately $63.7 billion. The total marks a new all-time high for the world’s largest spot BlackRock Bitcoin ETF. The record follows nine consecutive trading days of net inflows, during which IBIT added roughly 21,500 BTC. Institutional demand for regulated Bitcoin exposure continues to grow as BTC trades near $78,000. BlackRock’s IBIT Dominates US Bitcoin ETF Market BlackRock’s fund now commands roughly 49% of total US spot Bitcoin ETF assets. That puts it well ahead of Fidelity’s FBTC and Grayscale’s GBTC. BlackRock has been continuously accumulating $BTC recently. Its holdings…

In brief Kalshi unveiled enforcement actions against three political candidates who had bet on their own elections. The individuals included one U.S. Senate hopeful in Virginia, who also backed a meme coin while running on a pro-crypto platform. As Democratic lawmakers push for tighter prediction market rules, Kalshi and Polymarket have detailed steps taken to curb insider trading. Kalshi disclosed its second round of enforcement actions on Wednesday, detailing fines and suspensions issued against political candidates who traded on their own elections.In a blog post describing individuals’ conduct as a form of political insider trading, Kalshi noted that each candidate…

London, United Kingdom, 22nd April 2026, Chainwire [PRESS RELEASE – London, United Kingdom, April 22nd, 2026] -Integration delivers multi-currency accounts, including SEPA Instant-enabled EUR payments, and FX infrastructure across CEX.IO’s global operations. OpenPayd, a leading provider of financial infrastructure, has been selected by global cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO to underpin its fiat payment operations and institutional settlement activity across its global platform. CEX.IO supports 15 million retail and professional users worldwide, where managing liquidity across jurisdictions creates operational complexity. For institutional participants in particular, settlement reliability is as important as execution quality. Through OpenPayd’s infrastructure, CEX.IO has introduced multi-currency accounts in…

The main BTC signal was not rate cuts, but Warsh’s stated intention to shrink the Fed’s balance sheet and pull liquidity from the system. On Tuesday, Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s choice to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, testified before the Senate Banking Committee. He promised to be independent from the White House but did not promise to cut rates right away, leaving market watchers to try and figure out what a Warsh-led Fed would mean for liquidity and risk assets like Bitcoin (BTC). A Fed Shift From Rates to Balance Sheet The hearing had plenty of headline moments. Warsh…

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hata, Malaysia’s only dual-licensed digital asset exchange, today announced the closing of a USD 8 million (approximately RM31.6 million) Series A funding round led by Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, alongside several prominent global family offices. The fundraise marks the beginning of a deep strategic collaboration between the two companies, one that goes beyond capital and signals a shared commitment to growing Malaysia’s digital asset ecosystem responsibly and at scale. “Malaysia is a strategically important market for Bybit, with one of the most digitally engaged populations in Southeast Asia…

Port Vila, Vanuatu, April 21st, 2026, Chainwire Vantage, a multi-asset CFD platform, has introduced an enhanced version of the Vantage App, with upgrades focused on asset visibility, capital movement, and a more integrated all-in-one trading experience. As multi-asset investing becomes more complex, users expect more from trading platforms than execution alone. Beyond spreads, liquidity, and order speed, they increasingly look for clearer asset visibility, smoother capital movement, and a more connected experience across different financial use cases. This is the backdrop for the rise of all-in-one trading apps. It is unfolding at a time when the boundary between traditional market…