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U.S. CFTC's Selig says AI has helped make up for staffing cuts at key crypto watchdog

Chairman Mike Selig faces explosive new market duties with crypto and prediction markets, where he said “numerous investigations” have begun.…
Apr 16, 2026
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Bitcoin’s recovery hits a Fed ceiling with no sign of cheaper money

Bitcoin’s latest recovery has pushed the flagship digital asset back toward the $75,000 level, tracking a broader return in risk…
Apr 16, 2026
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Bitcoin slides back below $74,000 as breakout to higher levels fails again

The $75,000-$76,000 range has proven to be stiff resistance as bitcoin attempts to claw back this year’s losses. Read Full…
Apr 16, 2026
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The 24-hour trap: Why the UK’s new crypto rules could catch some firms off guard

The new regulations revealed by the Financial Conduct Authority include several technical traps which crypto software providers need to watch…
Apr 16, 2026
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Why S&P 500’s $6 trillion melt up rally exposes Bitcoin amid range-bound weakness

Traditional equities like the S&P 500 are staging a historic comeback, shaking off weeks of geopolitical anxiety to chart new…
Apr 16, 2026
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Bitcoin Developers Debate ‘Quantum Canary’ That Would Freeze Coins Only After an Attack Is Proven

BitMEX Research proposes a bounty-driven tripwire as a gentler alternative to BIP-361’s mandatory coin freeze, but it hinges on trusting…
Apr 16, 2026
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Warren Accuses Musk of Dismantling Consumer Watchdog to Clear Path for X Money

The Senate’s top banking Democrat warned that Musk’s “track record operating X” puts consumers, national security, and financial stability at…
Apr 16, 2026
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Bitcoin is testing a level that capped its rally in January, CryptoQuant says

Macro-driven ETF inflows have lifted prices, but CryptoQuant data signals large holders are positioning to sell near a key breakeven…
Apr 16, 2026
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US should scrap crypto capital gains tax to fuel competition: Cato

Crypto users in the US are required to pay capital gains taxes on cryptocurrencies, stifling their usefulness as a currency,…
Apr 16, 2026
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Trump’s World Liberty under fire for ‘absurd’ token unlock plan

Major World Liberty Financial investor Justin Sun called a plan to lock tokens for up to four years “the most…
Apr 16, 2026