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Pakistan has ended one of the longest-running banking prohibitions in global crypto. On April 14, 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan issued BPRD Circular Letter No. 10 of 2026, allowing licensed banks to open and maintain accounts for Virtual Asset Service Providers holding a valid No Objection Certificate or full license from the Pakistan Virtual

A new study by Danmarks Nationalbank reveals that cryptocurrency ownership in Denmark remained stable at 4% in 2025, matching 2023 levels. This figure, however, is slightly lower than previous estimates from the Ministry of Taxation, which placed ownership at 6% in 2024. Key Takeaways: Danmarks Nationalbank found 4% of Danes owned crypto in 2025, showing

While proponents argue that the proposal prevents a “silent drain” of assets by quantum-capable actors, critics like Frederic Fosco contend that the solution is more dangerous than the threat. They argue that implementing a mechanism to freeze coins violates bitcoin’s core tenet of absolute property rights. Key Takeaways: BIP-361 aims to protect bitcoin from quantum

Tether has joined a $134 million funding round for Stablecoin Development Corporation (SDEV), signaling growing institutional focus on stablecoin infrastructure. The move reflects rising real-world adoption of stablecoins beyond trading. Key Takeaways: Tether joined a $134 million SDEV round, boosting stablecoin infrastructure investment. USDT’s 570 million users and $33 trillion volume show a shift from

Yield Basis generated $12 million in fees in Q1 as bitcoin volatility drove trading activity. The protocol’s model shows how market swings can be turned into yield for liquidity providers. Key Takeaways Yield Basis processed $1.1 billion volume in Q1 2026, generating $12 million in fees from volatility. Bitcoin swings drove $436 million volume in

A new Texas-registered nonprofit launched Tuesday with plans to redirect $21 million in federal tax dollars into bitcoin and financial literacy education for K-12 students by 2027. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin Scholars Fund launched April 15, 2026, targeting $21 million redirected from federal taxes into K-12 Bitcoin education by 2027. The OBBBA grants donors a 100%

The legislative caucus of Brazil’s Workers’ Party has filed a bill proposing an outright federal ban on online gambling, escalating what had been campaign rhetoric into formal legislation that would dismantle the regulatory framework the same government built – and putting billions in tax revenue at risk ahead of October’s presidential election. Key Takeaways: 68

Monetary policy expectations are increasingly tied to a potential Federal Reserve leadership shift, with major implications for liquidity and risk assets. Kraken’s chief economist outlined scenarios that could reshape crypto markets under varying degrees of policy easing. Key Takeaways: Kraken outlines three Fed scenarios that could steer crypto market direction. Warsh-led policy shifts may boost

Tim Draper has reset his long-term bitcoin market case by renewing a $250,000 price target tied to inflation pressures and fiat weakness. The fresh prediction matters because it reinforces a conviction he has maintained despite earlier setbacks. Key Takeaways: Tim Draper renewed a $250K BTC target, resetting his long-term forecast again. Bitcoin’s outlook remains tied

U.S.-Iran diplomacy hopes triggered a broad risk-on shift across global markets April 15, 2026, lifting equities, pressuring gold, and allowing bitcoin to hold near multi-week highs on institutional demand. Key Takeaways: Gold fell 1.05% to $4,791 on April 15, 2026, as U.S.-Iran diplomacy reduced safe-haven demand on COMEX. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.59% to 24,016.02,