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Bitcoin’s Fourth Halving Cycle Dramatically Underperforming Prior Ones

Bitcoin’s Fourth Halving Cycle Dramatically Underperforming Prior Ones

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Cycle comparison: The post-April 2024 halving cycle is “dramatically” weaker than the 2012, 2016 and 2020 cycles, according to Galaxy head of research Alex Thorn. Price gains: Bitcoin’s 2025 peak above $125,000 was only 97% above the April 2024 halving price near $63,000, versus 9,294% in 2012, 2,950% in 2016 and 761% in 2020. Volatility decline: The 30-day Bitcoin Volatility Index now sits at 1.75%, well below the 9.64% peak seen...

Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Front page, News

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Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Bitnomial for Up to 0 Million

Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Bitnomial for Up to $550 Million, Gaining Full CFTC-Licensed U.S. Derivatives Stack

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Deal terms: Payward will acquire 100% of Bitnomial for up to $550 million payable in cash and stock, valuing the parent company’s equity at $20 billion. Licenses secured: The transaction gives Kraken control of a fully CFTC-regulated U.S. derivatives platform, including an exchange, clearinghouse and brokerage. Strategic impact: Bitnomial, the first crypto-native firm to hold the complete suite of CFTC licenses, spent over a decade...

Crypto regulation, Cryptocurrencies, Front page, News, Regulation

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Circle Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Failure to Freeze 0M Stolen USDC in Drift Protocol Exploit

Circle Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Failure to Freeze $230M Stolen USDC in Drift Protocol Exploit

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Lawsuit filed: Class action initiated on April 14, 2026, by Drift investor Joshua McCollum on behalf of over 100 affected users in U.S. District Court for Massachusetts. Exploit details: On April 1, 2026, attackers drained an estimated $280–285 million from the Solana-based DEX Drift Protocol through trading, lending, and vault deposits. USDC movement: Approximately $230 million in stolen USDC was transferred from Solana to...

Cryptocurrencies, Front page, Hacks, News, Stablecoins

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Bitcoin Scholars Fund Launches to Redirect M Federal Taxes to K-12 Bitcoin Education

Bitcoin Scholars Fund Launches to Redirect $21M Federal Taxes to K-12 Bitcoin Education

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Fund launch: Bitcoin Scholars Fund, a Texas-registered 501(c)(3) Scholarship Granting Organization, launched on April 15, 2026. Funding target: Redirect up to $21 million in federal tax dollars into bitcoin and financial literacy education for K-12 students by 2027. Tax credit mechanism: Donors receive a 100% federal tax credit on contributions up to $1,700 per individual ($3,400 for couples) under the One Big Beautiful Bill...

Bitcoin, Crypto adoption, Cryptocurrencies, Front page, News

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Ethereum Foundation Launches M Audit Subsidy Program to Cut Smart Contract Security Costs

Ethereum Foundation Launches $1M Audit Subsidy Program to Cut Smart Contract Security Costs

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Program launch: Ethereum Foundation announced the $1 million Audit Subsidy Program on April 14, 2026, to address high costs of smart contract security audits. Subsidy details: Pool covers up to 30% of audit fees for selected Ethereum mainnet projects, with funds applied directly through Areta’s platform. Audit access: Connects builders to more than 20 leading firms including Nethermind and Chainlink Labs via an expert committee...

Cryptocurrencies, Ethereum, Front page, News

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