Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed House Bill 798 into law April 13, 2026, requiring crypto exchanges and custodians to transfer dormant digital assets to the state in their native token form rather than converting them to cash.
Key Takeaways:
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed HB 798 on April 13, 2026, requiring exchanges to transfer dormant crypto to the state in-kind after 5…
Crypto.com Partners With NYSE-Listed Casino Operator High Roller to Launch US Prediction Market Contracts
April 16, 2026
Crypto.com has signed a definitive agreement with NYSE-listed online casino operator High Roller Technologies to offer prediction market contracts in the United States, adding another major entrant to a sector that has drawn both explosive growth and escalating legal…
3 Paths Ahead: Kraken Maps Warsh-Led Fed Scenarios That Could Shift Crypto out of Range
April 16, 2026
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…
Grayscale Signals $2.2T Crypto Inflow Potential as $110T Wealth Transfer Accelerates Allocation Shift
April 15, 2026
A generational shift in wealth ownership is expected to reshape investment strategies, with Grayscale highlighting how digital assets could gain importance as younger investors take control. Changing preferences and broader market forces may gradually increase crypto’s role in diversified portfolios.
Key Takeaways:
Grayscale highlights $110 trillion wealth, with 2% implying $2.2 trillion crypto…
XRP ETF inflows are accelerating, signaling rising institutional conviction while exposing a gap between demand and real network use. Evernorth highlighted a $120 million weekly surge, showing capital is validating the asset without directly supporting ecosystem…
Ripple Marks Significant Step in Korea Through First Collaboration With a Leading Insurance Institution
April 15, 2026
Ripple’s first partnership with a major Korean insurer signals a key step toward building institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure. The collaboration with Kyobo Life centers on enabling regulated tokenized government bond transactions through Ripple Custody.
Key…
Bitcoin Price Climbs Toward $75,000 as US-Iran Strait of Hormuz Tensions Trigger Short Squeeze
April 14, 2026
Bitcoin pushed toward the $75,000 level on Monday, April 13, 2026, as traders covered short positions following President Trump’s order to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, sending the price from a morning low of $70,741 to intraday highs above $74,900.
Key Takeaways:
Bitcoin climbed toward $75,000 on April 13 after millions in short positions were liquidated within hours.
U.S.-Iran Strait of…
South Korea is pushing crypto exchanges to adopt circuit breakers and stronger safeguards after internal control failures exposed vulnerabilities that can trigger sharp market disruptions. The Bank of Korea (BOK) warned current systems fall short of traditional financial…
Aave DAO voted to hand Aave Labs $31.8 million in combined stablecoin and token funding on April 12, 2026, the first enforceable action taken under founder Stani Kulechov’s “Aave Will Win” framework.
Key Takeaways:
Aave DAO passed AIP 469 on April 12, 2026, granting…
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) slipped back into outflows after a strong start to the week, led by bitcoin’s sharp reversal. XRP stood out with gains, while ether and solana faced renewed selling pressure.
Key Takeaways:
Bitcoin ETFs saw $159.05 million outflows on Tuesday, led by Fidelity FBTC, signaling fragile market conviction.
Ether ETFs lost $64.67 million as ETHA and FETH slid…
