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Merger structure: Tether Investments proposes a two-stage combination of Twenty-One Capital (NYSE: XXI) first with Strike, then with Elektron Energy.
Strategic vision: The combined entity would become “the premier listed Bitcoin company in the world,” integrating BTC treasury management, financial services and mining operations.
Key holdings: The new platform would control approximately 43,514 BTC from XXI’s treasury and leverage...
Meta Rolls Out USDC Stablecoin Payouts to Creators on Solana and Polygon
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Adoption milestone: Meta starts rolling out USDC payouts to a limited group of creators in Colombia and the Philippines, allowing direct wallet deposits on Solana or Polygon.
Technical setup: Creators link compatible crypto wallets through Meta’s platform; Stripe handles stablecoin transfers and generates tax documentation for earnings and transactions.
Partnership details: Stripe’s Link feature powers the payouts, with initial...
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Canada Proposes Nationwide Ban on Crypto ATMs Citing Primary Role in Fraud and Money Laundering
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Regulatory proposal: The federal government outlined plans to prohibit all crypto ATMs across Canada in the Spring Economic Update released April 28, 2026.
Official rationale: Machines described as a “primary method for scammers to defraud victims and for criminals to place their cash proceeds of crime.”
Market position: Canada maintains the world’s highest concentration of crypto ATMs per capita, with reports citing nearly 4,000...
DeFi United Raises Over $300 Million to Restore rsETH After Kelp DAO’s $292 Million Exploit
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Relief milestone: DeFi United surpasses $300 million in ETH pledges (approximately 132,650 ETH) to cover losses tied to the April 18 exploit.
Exploit details: Attacker forged a LayerZero message to mint roughly 116,500 unbacked rsETH tokens, with about 107,000 flowing into Aave lending positions and creating $123–230 million in bad debt.
Key participants: Major contributors include Consensys, Joseph Lubin (30,000 ETH), Circle...
Bitcoin Hits $79,000 as SEC Chair Paul Atkins Makes Historic Appearance at Bitcoin 2026 Conference
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Price milestone: Bitcoin touched $79,000 on April 27, marking its highest level since early February and extending a four-week rally.
Conference kickoff: The three-day Bitcoin 2026 event at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas opened with over 40,000 expected attendees and more than 100 hours of programming.
Historic regulatory moment: SEC Chair Paul Atkins participated in a fireside chat, the first time a sitting U.S. securities...






