UAE investors are buying the AI and tech dip, keeping exposure to software, chips and crypto as the Iran conflict stress-tests the Gulf’s bid to be a global tech hub.United Arab Emirates investors are leaning into the artificial intelligence sell-off rather than running from it, despite the regional conflict testing the Gulf’s ambitions to become a global hub for AI and digital assets. New eToro data shared with Cointelegraph on Wednesday show users in the UAE boosted holdings of…

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.Today in crypto, Jean-Didier Berger said at Paris Blockchain Week that France is preparing new steps to protect crypto holders as wrench attacks and kidnappings keep mounting in the country, World Liberty copped wide backlash over its plan to lock up early investor tokens for years, and crypto money is flowing…

Investors in the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme OneCoin may finally get some relief through a Department of Justice program, some 12 years after the project launched.In the United States, victims of the $4 billion crypto Ponzi scam OneCoin are finally receiving compensation. On April 13, the US Department of Justice said that $40 million in assets are available to anyone who purchased OneCoin between 2014 and 2019 and experienced a net loss.This program marks a milestone for OneCoin victims, most…

Australia’s A$24B digital asset opportunity hinges on regulation. Clear rules could drive tokenized markets, faster payments and institutional investment.Australia could generate A$24 billion, or about $17 billion, annually from digital assets and tokenized finance. But that opportunity depends on whether policymakers establish clear and supportive regulatory frameworks.Tokenization could transform financial markets by improving liquidity, automating settlement processes and expanding investor access to assets such as foreign exchange, equities, government debt and investment funds.Tokenized money, including CBDCs and stablecoins,…

The corrected filing details timeline, caveats and conditions tied to a potential Naver Financial IPO after the Dunamu share swap deal.South Korean tech company Naver and Upbit operator Dunamu said in a corrected filing that their planned share swap includes forming an initial public offering (IPO) committee for Naver Financial within one year of closing, outlining a path toward a future listing. The disclosure, outlined in the corrected filing on Wednesday, said the companies would pursue a listing within…

DeFi fared pretty well under the House’s version of the CLARITY Act — but the Senate’s revised draft could throw a spanner in the works.

Ukrainian authorities detained a suspect linked to a $100 million cybercrime network targeting the US and Europe, seizing $11 million in assets, of which $3 million was in cryptocurrency.Ukrainian authorities have arrested a member of an international cybercrime network wanted by the FBI over allegations of fraud and money laundering tied to losses exceeding $100 million across the United States and Europe.The suspect was arrested in the Transcarpathia region during a joint operation involving the National Police of…

AllUnity says it is expanding EURAU stablecoin liquidity pools across major DEXs such as Uniswap and Raydium, with trading pairs against USDT and USDT0.AllUnity, a regulated European stablecoin issuer, is expanding its euro-pegged stablecoin, EURAU, across major decentralized exchanges (DEXs).The company announced Thursday that its EURAU stablecoin is entering liquidity pools across major DEXs, including Uniswap, currently the largest decentralized exchange by trading volumes.The rollout includes two EURAU trading pairs, one against Tether USDt (USDT) on Ethereum, and…

Back said at Paris Blockchain Week that Bitcoin’s post-quantum shift may reveal the true size of the stash held by Satoshi Nakamoto, estimated at between 500,000 and 1 million BTC.Blockstream CEO Adam Back said Thursday that a future post-quantum migration of Bitcoin could help clarify how many coins linked to Satoshi Nakamoto remain accessible, because any owner wanting to protect vulnerable holdings would need to move them to a new address format.Speaking at Paris Blockchain Week, Back said…

Executives at Paris Blockchain Week said European firms interested in Bitcoin treasury strategies are working around shallower capital markets and tighter constraints than in the US.European companies exploring Bitcoin treasury strategies are unlikely to replicate the playbook pioneered by Michael Saylor’s Strategy, according to industry executives, who pointed to structural differences between US and European capital markets.Speaking at Paris Blockchain Week 2026, Thomas Vogel, a partner in the Paris and Frankfurt offices of Latham & Watkins, said the…

Tokenized assets are moving from concept to portfolio allocation. Learn how compliance architecture and institutional movement are redefining risk and opportunity for advisors.

The $75,000-$76,000 range has proven to be stiff resistance as bitcoin attempts to claw back this year’s losses.

The new regulations revealed by the Financial Conduct Authority include several technical traps which crypto software providers need to watch for to avoid sanctions

A new zero-knowledge-powered system enables shielded bitcoin transactions, reflecting a broader push across crypto to address the “privacy gap” keeping institutions off public blockchains.

Aave (AAVE), down 1.1% from Wednesday, was also an underperformer.

The money will be used by Drift to recover user funds after more than $270 million in clients assets were exploited this month, and will relaunch the protocol as a USDT-based perpetuals DEX on Solana.

The project, called DoubleZero Edge, offers a real-time feed of raw data from the Solana blockchain, giving traders faster access to information that can influence prices.

What you need to know for April 16, 2026

Despite a surge in short positioning, bitcoin has climbed toward $75,000, with past episodes of negative funding rates often aligning with local market bottoms.

Bitcoin is hovering near $75,000 as steady institutional demand meets a wall of supply, while the options market is biased toward downside hedges.

eToro is offering new users up to $500 in free assets when they open and fund an account. Sign up, verify your identity, deposit funds, and claim, with a scale based on how much you put in: $40 for deposits between $500 and $999, rising to a full $500 for deposits of $10,000 or more.For […] The post eToro’s Sign Up Offer Gives You up to $500 in Assets appeared first on Cryptonews.

BitMEX Proposes ‘Canary Fund’ in Bitcoin Quantum Debate The post BitMEX Proposes ‘Canary Fund’ Alternative in Bitcoin Quantum-Security Debate appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ether Open Interest Jumps 26% as Rally Revives Leveraged ETH The post Ethereum Crypto Open Interest Just Hit $34 Billion in 24 Hours: Is a Breakout or a Liquidation Cascade Coming? appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP trades at $1.4059, up 3.5% with $2.52B volume. Seven spot ETFs hold $959M AUM. Technical analysis flags sub-20% upside probability — here’s what to watch. The post Ripple XRP ETFs Just Hit $959 Million in AUM — But the Chart Is Sending a Very Different Signal appeared first on Cryptonews.

A Chinese professor’s incendiary claim that Bitcoin was engineered by the CIA as a surveillance tool just as BTC is fighting for a breakout. The post Bitcoin is CIA Operation: Professor Jiang Believes appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana’s viral “XRP” tweet dominated crypto social media, but SOL still trades at below key EMAs. Here’s our latest Solana price prediction. The post Solana Price Prediction: SOL Twitter Dropped XRP Bomb appeared first on Cryptonews.

Binance completes its 35th quarterly BNB burn, destroying 2.14M tokens worth $1.32B. Can BNB price break $650 resistance in April 2026? Full technical analysis and price targets. The post Binance Just Burned $1.32 Billion Worth of BNB Crypto in a Single Day: Is a Break Above $650 Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

DOGE is trading just under the $0.10 resistance level after a 3.5% daily gain, while Maxi Doge’s presale has raised $4.737 million and is closing in on $5 million. The post Dogecoin Nears $0.10 Again as Maxi Doge Presale Approaches $5 Million appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bio Protocol surged ~90% after AI scientists proposed a new ADHD peptide via its BioAgents platform. Analyze the price setup, DeSci sector momentum, and what early-stage infrastructure plays are attracting capital right now. The post An AI Scientist Proposed an ADHD Treatment on the Blockchain: BIO Price Explodes Is This What DeSci Has Been Waiting For? appeared first on Cryptonews.

ORDI jumps 13.6% in 24 hours as the BRC-20 sector hits $92M market cap with a 15% daily gain. Here’s what the technicals say — and which Bitcoin Layer 2 presale is capturing early-mover attention. The post Is BRC-20 Back? ORDI Explodes +88% Overnight – Bitcoin Layer 2 Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.