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Kalshi bans 3 US politicians for betting on their own election races

The prediction market Kalshi has officially suspended and fined three U.S. congressional candidates for what it calls "political insider trading." In a first-of-its-kind crackdown, Kalshi’s internal probe revealed that candidates Matt Klein (D-MN), Ezekiel Enriquez (R-TX), and Mark Moran (I-VA) placed wagers on the outcomes of their own campaigns. While Klein and Enriquez placed small bets (under $100) and settled for fines around $500–$800, independent candidate Mark Moran—a former reality TV contestant—was fined over $6,200 after claiming he "wanted to get caught" to highlight flaws in the system. All three are now banned from the platform for five years as regulators and lawmakers push for stricter controls on the burgeoning $400 million election-betting industry.

Inside the ‘fake police raid’ that forced a $1M Bitcoin transfer

A chilling "physical-to-digital" heist has sent shockwaves through the crypto community. A group of sophisticated criminals, dressed in full tactical gear and posing as a specialized police unit, staged a pre-dawn raid on a high-net-worth investor's home. Under the guise of a "money laundering investigation," the group used intimidation and high-pressure tactics to force the victim to log into their cold storage and transfer $1 million in Bitcoin to an "official government escrow" address. By the time the victim realized no such police operation existed, the funds had already been cycled through privacy mixers, highlighting a terrifying new trend of "tactical" home invasions targeting crypto holders.

2024 BTC cycle 'dramatically' underperforming previous halvings_ Analyst

Galaxy’s Head of Research, Alex Thorn, reports that the current Bitcoin cycle is significantly weaker than the 2012, 2016, and 2020 halving cycles. While previous cycles saw gains ranging from 761% to over 9,000%, the peak reached in October 2025 ($125,000) was only 97% above the April 2024 halving price. This "muted" performance is accompanied by record-low volatility, with the 30-day volatility index sitting at 1.75%—far below the 9.64% seen in 2020. Analysts suggest the "pre-halving" all-time high in March 2024, driven by ETF approvals, may have pulled the rally forward and flattened the traditional four-year curve.

Three things Bitcoin must do to hold highs above $76K_ Analysts

Bitcoin is testing the critical $76,000 resistance level, but analysts warn that hitting the price isn't enough—BTC must "hold" it to prevent a fake-out. According to recent market reports, three key factors are required for a sustained breakout: first, a high-time-frame candle close (weekly or daily) above $76,000 to confirm the trend change; second, a return of consistent spot ETF inflows to provide institutional "buy-side" liquidity; and third, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) holding above the 41 level on the weekly chart, a technical signal that has historically preceded massive triple-digit rallies.

Tempo’s ‘Zones’ sparks debate over privacy in crypto infrastructure

Tempo, a Layer-1 blockchain co-developed by Stripe and Paradigm, has launched a new feature called "Zones" designed to bring bank-style privacy to public stablecoin networks. While Zones allow enterprises to hide sensitive data like payroll and treasury activity from the public ledger, the move has ignited a fierce debate. Critics argue that the "operator-centric" design—where a central entity (like a bank) can see all transactions and suspend transfers—reintroduces the very middlemen crypto was meant to replace. However, supporters see it as the only realistic way to bridge the gap between traditional corporate compliance and the efficiency of public blockchains.

French finance minister backs euro-pegged stablecoins to compete with US

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure has officially called for a significant increase in euro-denominated stablecoins to challenge the dominance of U.S. dollar-backed tokens like Tether (USDT). Speaking at a crypto conference in Paris on April 17, 2026, Lescure endorsed Qivalis, a consortium of 12 major European banks (including BNP Paribas, ING, and UniCredit) set to launch a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin in late 2026. This marks a major policy shift for France, moving away from previous opposition toward a "monetary sovereignty" strategy aimed at reducing reliance on non-European payment providers.

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin fund overtakes WisdomTree after 6 trading days

Morgan Stanley has made a historic entry into the spot Bitcoin ETF race. After just six days of trading, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) has officially surpassed the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund (BTCW) in total net inflows. While WisdomTree spent over two years accumulating $86 million, Morgan Stanley’s massive wealth management network powered MSBT to $103 million in less than two weeks. This surge is largely attributed to MSBT’s ultra-low 0.14% expense ratio—currently the lowest in the market—and the bank's shift toward direct institutional balance sheet allocation.

North Korean hackers used AI-enabled social engineering in Zerion attack

Reports surfacing on April 15, 2026, indicate that Zerion, a popular Web3 wallet and DeFi aggregator, was targeted in a sophisticated social engineering attack orchestrated by North Korean state-sponsored hackers.

Bitcoin nears $75K as Iran deal hopes spark $400M short squeeze

Bitcoin just reminded the world why it’s the ultimate "risk-on" asset. In this episode, we break down the dramatic market reversal of April 14, 2026. After weeks of crushing geopolitical tension that saw Bitcoin slide toward $70,000, a sudden wave of optimism regarding a U.S.-Iran diplomatic breakthrough sent prices vertical.

Bitcoin mining, AI may diverge on centralization, researcher says

Is the core promise of the blockchain under threat just as Artificial Intelligence finds its "Edge"? In this episode, we dive into a provocative new report from Alex Thorn, Head of Galaxy Research, who argues that Bitcoin mining and AI are moving in polar opposite directions.

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