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Symbolic comparison of a gold bar and a Bitcoin coin representing Bitwise's analysis of their relative market potential.

Bitcoin’s Stunning Potential: Bitwise Says Addressable Market Could Eclipse Gold’s $34 Trillion Value

April 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

A recent geopolitical flashpoint has provided fresh evidence that Bitcoin’s ultimate role may be far larger than just a digital alternative to gold. According to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at asset manager Bitwise, Bitcoin’s total addressable market has the potential to exceed the massive $34 trillion gold market. Hougan’s analysis, shared in April 2026, […]

Kraken IPO plans confirmed by CEO amid changing market valuation and regulatory landscape.

Kraken IPO: CEO’s Defiant Confirmation Silences Rumors of Stalled Public Offering

April 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

NEW YORK, April 15, 2026 – Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi delivered a pointed confirmation this week that the cryptocurrency exchange’s plans for an initial public offering remain firmly on track. His statement directly countered swirling rumors that market conditions had forced a pause. The revelation came alongside news of a major investment that values the […]

Anonymous North Korean hacker using AI for social engineering in crypto attack.

North Korean Hackers’ AI Social Engineering Attack Exposes New Crypto Threat

April 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

North Korean state-linked hackers have successfully stolen approximately $100,000 from crypto wallet provider Zerion using a sophisticated, AI-enabled social engineering campaign. The breach, confirmed by Zerion on April 8, 2026, signals a dangerous shift in how cybercriminals are targeting the digital asset industry. This is the second such attack in April, following a massive $280 […]

Modern office building in Zug, Switzerland, representing the Crypto Valley blockchain hub and its 2025 funding growth.

Crypto Valley Funding Soars 37% in 2025 as Switzerland Cements Its Dominant Role

April 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

ZUG, Switzerland – Blockchain investment in Switzerland’s famed Crypto Valley surged last year, defying a broader market trend of caution. According to a new report, funding climbed 37% in 2025, with a single massive deal for The Open Network (TON) accounting for more than half the total capital raised. Crypto Valley’s $728 Million Haul Outpaces […]

Analysis of Ether price chart showing recovery as ETH aims for $3,000 target.

Ether Price Surge Puts Holders Back in Profit, Fueling Optimistic Rally Toward $3,000

April 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

Ether investors are seeing green again. After a period of pressure, the price of Ethereum’s native token has climbed back to levels where a majority of its holders are sitting on paper profits. This shift in investor psychology is now a central factor as ETH aims for a significant rally toward the $3,000 mark. However, […]

Industrial cryptocurrency mining facility housing hardware for the Zcash mining pool launched by Foundry Digital.

Foundry’s Zcash Mining Pool Shakes Up Market, Grabs 29% Hashrate in First Month

April 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

Foundry Digital, a major player in Bitcoin mining, has rapidly reshaped the competitive field for the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash. The company’s newly launched Zcash mining pool secured a 29.2% share of the network’s total hashrate within its first month of operation, according to data from the firm and independent trackers. This swift ascent has directly […]

Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo, known as Crypto Dad, in a professional portrait.

Crypto Dad’s Pivot: Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo Exits Law for Full-Time Digital Asset Advisory Role

April 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chris Giancarlo, the former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is making a definitive career shift. On April 12, 2026, Giancarlo announced his departure from the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher and his retirement from legal practice. His new mission is to advise cryptocurrency and financial technology companies […]

Bitcoin price surge chart during geopolitical tensions over a US-Iran deal.

Bitcoin Soars: $400M Short Squeeze Ignited by US-Iran Deal Hopes

April 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin rocketed toward the $75,000 mark on April 14, 2026, in a violent move that wiped out hundreds of millions in leveraged bets against the cryptocurrency. The sudden surge, which pushed the total crypto market value to $2.6 trillion, was largely fueled by a cascade of forced liquidations known as a short squeeze. Market analysts […]

South Korean financial regulator imposing penalties on Coinone exchange for compliance failures.

South Korea Slams Coinone with $3.5M Fine and Business Suspension in AML Crackdown

April 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – Authorities have hit cryptocurrency exchange Coinone with a substantial penalty. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has fined the platform 5.2 billion won ($3.5 million) and ordered a three-month partial suspension of its business. This action, reported by multiple local media outlets on April 14, 2026, stems from serious failures in anti-money […]

Symbolic conflict between traditional community banks and digital stablecoin yields over deposit flows.

Stablecoin Yields Spark Fierce Banking Backlash Over White House Report

April 14, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new White House economic analysis has ignited a fierce dispute with the nation’s largest banking group. The American Bankers Association (ABA) is forcefully challenging a report that downplayed the risk of banning stablecoin yields, arguing it misses the real threat: a potential exodus of deposits from smaller banks. Banking Group Says […]