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Stripe doubles down on blockchain and stablecoins, aiming to become 'AWS for money'

Demand is emerging fastest in the Global South and cross-border use cases, where cards fail and currencies are unstable, said …

How a quantum computer can be used to actually steal your bitcoin in '9 minutes'

Part one explained the physics of quantum computing. This piece explains the target — how bitcoin's encryption works, why a …

Strategy proposes semi-monthly dividends on its popular STRC preferred stock

"[The] proposed changes are intended to stabilize price, dampen cyclicality, drive liquidity, and grow demand," said Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.

Sam Altman’s World project launches major upgrade to fight deepfakes and bots

The project is also expanding its partnerships with Tinder, Zoom and Docusign.

Beaten-down digital asset treasury names lead crypto stock surge as bitcoin hits $78,000

Oil prices slumped as Trump said Iran committed to open the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. plans to acquire …

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Back in the black: Strategy’s returns to profit on bitcoin holdings after $76,000 surge

Bitcoin climbs above its 100-day moving average, while Strategy moves back above its 200 week trend level.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) gains 1.5%, leading index higher

Hedera (HBAR) joined Stellar (XLM) as a top performer, rising 1.4% from Thursday.

Bitcoin rises past $76,000, aiming at major breakout as oil plunges on Iran cooldown

Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open for the remainder of the ceasefire.

France's finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift

The statements signal a potential shift in stance within the French government and its central bank.

Kraken's parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock

The deal gives Payward control of a fully licensed U.S. crypto derivatives stack, accelerating its expansion in regulated markets.

Bitcoin’s ceasefire boost is starting to fizzle out as investors look for real-world results

What you need to know for April 17, 2026