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Japan-based crypto exchange Bitbank has launched a credit card that allows users to settle bills directly in Bitcoin, marking a first for a licensed exchange in the country.

Canaan has secured a follow-on order from Tether for custom mining modules set for deployment at a South America facility in 2026.

A US special forces soldier has pleaded not guilty to charges of using classified intelligence to profit from bets on Polymarket, in a case marking the first federal prosecution tied to prediction markets.

Paul Tudor Jones said bitcoin is the strongest hedge against inflation, citing its fixed supply as a key advantage over traditional assets like gold.

Japan’s regulators have warned that using crypto in property transactions may breach financial laws, citing elevated money laundering risks tied to cross-border transfers.

Robinhood reported first-quarter results that missed expectations, with revenue of $1.07 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $0.38 both coming in below forecasts.

The United Arab Emirates announced its exit from OPEC after 59 years, triggering market volatility that saw bitcoin fall below $76,000 on April 28, 2026.

Riot Platforms has amended its $200 million credit facility with Coinbase, replacing a floating interest rate with a fixed rate and extending the loan maturity by 364 days.

Sam Bankman-Fried was denied a new trial on April 28, 2026, as a federal judge rejected his attempt to reopen the criminal case tied to the collapse of FTX.

South Korea’s National Tax Service has recovered 33.9 billion won ($23 million) in unpaid taxes from overseas assets since July 2025, as it intensifies enforcement on crypto and offshore holdings.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued Wisconsin on April 28, challenging the state’s attempt to block prediction market platforms operating under federal oversight.

David Marcus announced Grid Global Accounts at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, introducing a dollar-denominated payment layer built on Bitcoin that connects users to 175 million Visa merchants globally.

The Bank of Korea’s new governor Shin Hyun-song has prioritised central bank digital currencies and tokenised deposits as part of a broader push to modernise the financial system and internationalise the Korean won.

Venture capitalist Tim Draper warned at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas that companies, families, and governments without bitcoin exposure face mounting financial risk as global monetary systems shift.

US President Donald Trump has softened his stance on prediction markets, saying the US risks being “left out in the cold” if it does not engage with the fast-growing sector.

The Blockchain Association has backed a US Federal Reserve proposal to formally remove “reputation risk” from bank supervision, aiming to prevent crypto firms from being denied banking access.

Google researchers have identified a sharp rise in malicious web pages designed to hijack AI agents, with attacks capable of triggering payments, leaking credentials, and deleting files.

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Department of Justice will no longer investigate or charge blockchain developers unless they knowingly assist criminal activity.

Block has launched a proof-of-reserves system allowing users to verify its Bitcoin holdings and balances tied to Cash App and Square directly on-chain.

Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen have warned that new crypto guidance from the US Securities and Exchange Commission could undermine investor protections across large parts of the market.

Strategy added 3,273 Bitcoin for $255 million between April 20 and 26, continuing its aggressive accumulation strategy as prices held above $77,000.

Users of Robinhood are being targeted by a phishing scam that exploits Gmail’s dot alias feature to send fake security alerts that appear legitimate.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comment on a proposal from NYSE Arca that could change how crypto and commodity ETFs qualify for listing.

A Saipan woman has been sentenced to 71 months in prison for orchestrating a $769,000 bitcoin wire fraud scheme that targeted older victims through false investment claims.