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Charles Schwab launched Bitcoin and Ethereum trading on its Schwab Crypto platform, starting with an employee pilot and expanding to a client waitlist by Q2 2026. The service targets 46 million brokerage accounts at a competitive 0.75% fee, positioning Schwab against existing crypto platforms.

Justin Sun has launched TRON’s PQ upgrade plan, positioning it as the first major blockchain to adopt quantum-resistant technology, while criticizing Bitcoin and Ethereum for their slower progress in addressing quantum threats.

On April 16, 2026, Ko Woo-young, a senior researcher at South Korea's National Security Technology Institute (NSTI), presented findings at the 32nd Information and Communication Network Security Conference (NetSec-KR 2026) in Seoul, revealing that AI-generated fake news can be produced at

U.S. regulators are confronting significant obstacles in policing insider trading on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, where government insiders may be leveraging non-public information for financial gain. The platforms have drawn scrutiny following a series of unusually well-timed,

Paxos Labs has closed a $12 million strategic funding round led by Blockchain Capital and launched Amplify, a product suite that lets platforms turn digital asset holdings into active financial products through one integration. Key Takeaways: Paxos Labs closed a $12 million round led by Blockchai

The Association of Russian Banks (ARB) has submitted proposals to soften pending cryptocurrency legislation and expand the range of digital assets permitted for trading in Russia, according to reports by RBC and Bits.media. The advocacy comes after lawmakers also criticized the draft "On Digital

Key Insights FLOKI trades within a tight range near $0.0000280 as a neutral RSI and weak momentum indicators signal continued sideways movement through April sessions. Resistance near $0.0000310 and

Key Insights SHIB trades near $0.0000058 support while maintaining a bearish structure, with compressed price action signaling an imminent volatility expansion phase across markets. Open interest decline and persistent spot outflows indicate reduced speculative activity, highlighting

Dogecoin remains around $0.09, showing limited movement as traders await a clear breakout direction. Key support is at $0.08, with resistance at $0.10. Current technical indicators suggest a balanced market, but a decisive move is needed to shift momentum.

Key Insights: Chainlink holds near $9.13 as positive funding rates show bullish sentiment, yet declining open interest signals reduced trader participation and weaker conviction. Price remains below major moving averages, with resistance between $9.16 and $9.26 limiting upside despite

Exodus Wallet has integrated native XRP Ledger features, allowing users to manage XRP and Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin directly within the app. This upgrade enhances self-custody options and supports the growing market for RLUSD, which has recently been adopted as futures collateral.

Key Insights Chainlink maintains higher lows within a tightening range, reflecting steady accumulation as buyers absorb selling pressure and prepare for a potential breakout move Repeated resistance tests near $10 weaken supply levels while rising support strengthens demand, increasing the p

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 Takeaways: Ripple

The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred approximately 250 BTC worth $18.46 million in the past 24 hours, according to on-chain data from Arkham, continuing a broader pattern of reduced Bitcoin holdings. The transfers included 162 BTC and 69.7 BTC sent to new wallet addresses within a short

Key Insights: PEPE trades in consolidation with neutral RSI and bearish MACD, signaling a potential buildup before a decisive directional move in coming sessions. Analysts highlight a $0.000005 breakout level, representing nearly 50% upside if momentum shifts and buying volume strengthens

XRP has recently rebounded to $1.39 after trading between $1.20 and $1.40 due to improved market sentiment. A significant drop in futures open interest reflects reduced speculation, while technical indicators suggest a potential bullish breakout, targeting $1.50 and possibly $1.80.

Key Insights Solana reached 167 million holders, signaling strong adoption growth even as active addresses declined, showing a widening gap between ownership and usage trends. Institutional interest increased as DeFi Development Corp accumulated over 2.22 million SOL, reinforcing long-term c

A proposed Bitcoin improvement to address quantum vulnerability has divided the cryptocurrency community over whether to freeze legacy addresses, including those attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto. The BIP-361 proposal, which went live on April 14, has sparked debate between prominent figures including