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Saipan Woman Gets 71 Months for $769K Bitcoin Wire Fraud Scheme
Key Takeaways: Inos received prison time after prosecutors described false bitcoin investment claims. Saipan victims faced wider financial harm as the scheme expanded geographically. Federal
BIR to Explore Blockchain Analytics to Boost Tax Compliance
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) met to discuss the use of data and blockchain analytics regarding tax
AI and Blockchain Redefining Markets Conference at Cornell Tech
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, April 27, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and
Arthur Hayes Calls $125K Bitcoin by Year-End as War Spending Floods Markets With Cash
Key Takeaways: Arthur Hayes of Maelstrom targets bitcoin at $125,000 by year-end, citing wartime spending and rising bank lending. The Enhanced Supplemental Leverage Ratio, live
Aven Bitcoin Card Lets Holders Borrow Up to $1M Against BTC
Key Takeaways: Aven Bitcoin Visa Card offers BTC-backed credit lines up to $1 million without selling bitcoin. Aven card rates start at 7.99% APR, with
Bitfinex Analysts Flag $80K as Make-or-Break Level
Key Takeaways: Bitfinex analysts say bitcoin must break $80,000 to exit consolidation and confirm a durable bullish regime. Spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows hit $2.1
Consensys and Joe Lubin Join DeFi United Recovery Effort With up to 30,000 ETH in Support
Key Takeaways: Consensys and Ethereum stewards like Joe Lubin committed up to 30,000 ETH to DeFi United’s rsETH recovery effort on April 27, 2026. DeFi
Romania Blocks 300 Sites and Launches €5M Treatment Fund as Polymarket Ban Holds in Court – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Romania ONJN blocked over 300 illegal gambling sites and revoked 60 licenses in its 2025-2026 mandate year. €5M Conștient și Liber fund marks
Bitmine Crosses 5 Million ETH, Pushes 4.21% of Total Supply Toward 5% Goal
Key Takeaways: Bitmine (NYSE: BMNR) holds 5.078 million ETH worth roughly $12 billion, reaching 4.21% of the total supply in 10 months. Tom Lee says
Babylon Backs Aave With $3 Million DeFi Commitment
Key Takeaways: Babylon Foundation deploys $3 million USDT to Aave V3 ($2 million) and V4 ($1 million) after rsETH shock. Aave gains liquidity support as