Key Takeaways: K bank signed a strategic deal with Ripple on April 27 to test blockchain-based remittance technology. Ripple now serves 100+ institutions, signaling a shift toward blockchain in the South Korean finance market. The 2nd phase will test Ripple’s Palisade wallet and stablecoin transfers in the UAE and Thailand by 2026. Strategic Partnership for…
PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 27, 2026 – Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the launch of the Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub: Semester 1, a new education initiative designed to help young learners explore blockchain not only as a field of study, but as a viable career path in the digital economy. As…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $79,490 on April 27 before a sharp retreat following news of a proposed U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Market volatility exceeding 2.63% saw Coinglass report $56.8 million in short liquidations in 12 hours. Michaël van de Poppe eyes a breakout above $84,000 as proof the bear market ended after a 15% April gain. The…
Key Takeaways: BTC touched $79,000 on April 27, coinciding with the opening day of the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas. The rally builds on $824 million in spot bitcoin ETF net inflows for the week of April 20–24, the fourth straight week of gains. Speakers at the three-day conference include SEC Chair Paul Atkins,…
This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week in crypto law showcased a defining theme of 2026: digital assets are moving deeper into mainstream finance even as jurisdictional disputes and systemic-risk concerns intensify. From a major proposed Bitcoin ETF and new banking…
Key Takeaways: TRM Labs reports a Q1 2026 shift to USDT, boosting Venezuela’s volume to $17.9B for future savings. Binance P2P data shows 90.2% of listings feature USDT-VES pairs. Economists have proposed a national stablecoin to fix market instability and currency controls. TRM Labs Puts Venezuelan Stablecoin Use Case in the Spotlight Stablecoins have taken…
Key Takeaways: Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index may decline toward lower support, signaling a delayed but clearer crypto entry opportunity. Mike McGlone indicates crypto market pressure persists as volatility and expanding supply continue limiting sustained momentum. Bitcoin’s prior surge above $100,000 may mark a lasting peak if Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index weakness continues. Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto…
Key Takeaways: Litecoin’s network suffered a 13-block reorg on April 25, 2026, due to a reported exploit of an MWEB zero-day bug, according to the team’s testimony. Github commits show Litecoin devs patched the MWEB flaw privately in March 2026, 37 days before the exploit hit. Litecoin’s @litecoin X account told critics to “stay on…
Key Takeaways: Researchers from London Business School and Yale found only 3.14% of Polymarket accounts qualify as skilled, yet generate most price discovery. Skilled Polymarket traders retained their classification 44% of the time out-of-sample, compared to just 10% for skilled mutual funds. The CFTC filed an insider trading complaint on April 23, 2026 tied to…
Key Takeaways: CME Fedwatch puts a Fed hold at 99% for the April 29 FOMC meeting, down from a 6.2% hike chance one month ago. Polymarket traders have put $20.9 million into the 2026 rate cuts market, with 40% pricing in zero cuts this year. Kalshi shows 84% odds the Fed holds in July, as…
