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Founded in 2018, Cryptopolitan has grown from a popular blog into a trusted source of news and analysis for millions of readers worldwide. Over the years, we have expanded our coverage to include a wide range of topics, from market trends and technological innovations to regulatory changes and industry events.
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Weakening trader sentiment leads to lost $2B in ETH open interest
ETH lost $2B in open interest for the past week, for the second derivative trader capitulation in the past month.
Tue, Apr 21
UK investigates Telegram over child sexual abuse material moderation failures
Telegram is under investigation in the UK after Ofcom opened a case over alleged child sexual abuse material on the messaging app, according to a statement released on Tuesday. The British regulator says that it is examining whether Telegram met its legal duty to stop that material from being shared, but for now, the case […]
Tue, Apr 21
SpaceX begins IPO ramp up with closed door meetings with analysts
SpaceX has started the quiet part of its IPO process. This week, the company is holding private meetings for analysts in Texas and Tennessee as it works toward a late-June stock market debut. A report from Reuters alleges that the meetings run for three days and bring in top Wall Street analysts from the aerospace […]
Tue, Apr 21
Trump's Fed nominee juggles interference defense and independence position in Senate hearing
Kevin Warsh stood in front of the Senate on Monday to say the Federal Reserve should stay free from politics, but also that Donald Trump and other elected officials can just go ahead and keep talking about interest rates. Kevin said the central bank must be mostly independent, but he did not treat public pressure […]
Tue, Apr 21
Crypto whale backs Polymarket bets for altcoins to extend 2026 decline
Crypto analyst and influencer Dr. Profit announced a short position on 100 altcoins, for a total value of $1M. He used the position to signal a general bearish outlook for tokens and altcoins.
Tue, Apr 21
Uzbekistan teases benefits for crypto miners in special economic zone
The government of Uzbekistan is creating a “crypto mining valley” in one of its regions bordering Central Asia’s mining powerhouse, Kazakhstan. Miners will be granted almost a decade-long tax exemption as part of the nation’s push to catch up with neighbors that are already ahead in developing the industry. Bitcoin miners to enjoy benefits in […]
Tue, Apr 21
Arbitrum halts ETH transfers to contain fallout from KelpDAO hack
Arbitrum froze $71M worth of ETH, clawing back 25% of the losses from KelpDAO on its native chain.
Tue, Apr 21
Germany’s central bank warns Mythos may reveal vulnerabilities in bank software
Speaking in Rome on Tuesday, Germany’s Bundesbank president Joachim Nagel warned Europe about Anthropic’s Mythos model and said it should not remain in the hands of a small group of large US companies. Joachim said European companies and institutions that could be hit by the technology should be allowed to test it too, and fast. […]
Tue, Apr 21
Shipowners targeted by Bitcoin, USDT scams posing as Hormuz clearance
Fake Hormuz clearance offers are hitting shipping companies with vessels stuck west of the strait. Greek risk firm MARISKS warned on Monday that unknown actors sent messages promising safe passage through Hormuz if fees were paid in Bitcoin or Tether. The messages claimed to come from Iranian authorities, but MARISKS said they did not. As […]
Tue, Apr 21
Bitget launches IPO Prime with first offering preSPAX linked to SpaceX
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), opened subscription for IPO Prime, marking the next phase of its pre-IPO access platform as users begin participating in its first offering, preSPAX. The subscription window runs from April 18, 2026, 06:00 to April 21, 2026, 06:00 (UTC), followed by token distribution between April 21, 2026, 06:00 and […]
Tue, Apr 21
Ripple CTO warns cross-chain bridges may face KelpDAO-like exploits
David Schwartz says many DeFi bridges are vulnerable because key security features are often ignored.
Tue, Apr 21
Bitget plots institutional client re-engagement in Project Ulysses launch
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced the launch of Project Ulysses, a targeted institutional re-engagement and acquisition initiative designed to bring dormant clients back to the platform while onboarding a select group of new institutional participants. Running through June 30, 2026, the program is structured to support institutions in resuming or initiating […]
Tue, Apr 21
Adrian Wall of DSA Advances Stablecoin Policy Discussion at Blockchain & Fintech Conference at Harvard
Washington, D.C., April 20, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education surrounding emerging technologies, today announced the successful conclusion of its participation in the 2026 Fifth Annual Blockchain & Fintech Conference at Harvard as a Gold tier sponsor, held on April […]
Tue, Apr 21
Playdate stands apart as Nintendo and rivals lean into AI tools
Playdate is banning AI-generated art, music, and writing from games in its Catalog storefront.
Tue, Apr 21
Scientists bet on longevity to unlock a longer lifespan for humans
Scientists are betting on future biotechnologies to help extend lives beyond 120 and 130 years, which happens to be the longest humans have ever lived. Life expectancy today has increased to 80 years, up from less than 40 years noted back in the 19th century, according to a report by Longevity expert Siim Land. Yet, […]
Mon, Apr 20
A robot by Honor broke the world record, finishing at 50 minutes and 26 seconds
A robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor just broke the world record for the fastest half-marathon finish time at the Beijing E-Town competition. The Beijing long-touted robots vs. humans half-marathon was held last Sunday, and there was a significant leap in the performance of the robots from the year before. “The robots’ speed far […]
Mon, Apr 20
Tim Cook steps down as CEO of Apple, announces major leadership reset
Folks, it is the end of an era, so please join us in a moment of silence as we share the news that Apple’s CEO Tim Cook will no longer be Apple’s CEO, starting from September 1, 2026 and become executive chairman of Apple’s board. John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become […]
Mon, Apr 20
Trump admin starts $166 billion tariff refund process for US businesses
The Trump administration on Monday opened the claims portal for U.S. companies seeking tariff refunds after a February Supreme Court decision. U.S. importers are due more than $160 billion, and the new filing system is now the path for getting that cash back. Walmart, Target, Nike, Kohl’s, Gap, and Macy’s are all in line for […]
Mon, Apr 20
China and Saudi Arabia urged Trump and Iran to ease tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
China and Saudi Arabia turned up pressure on Trump and Iran on Monday as Xi Jinping spoke by phone with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and called for ships to keep moving through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Xinhua, the call came as Beijing stepped up efforts to help stop the Iran war, and […]
Mon, Apr 20
ZachXBT targets Memecore’s $M token after spotting patterns similar to past insider-driven collapse
On-chain investigator ZachXBT was there to rain on Kraken’s parade when the exchange announced on its X account that it supported Operation Atlantic, a joint operation by the US Secret Service, the UK’s National Crime Agency, and Canadian authorities that identified more than $45 million in suspected criminal proceeds and flagged over 20,000 potential victims. […]
Mon, Apr 20
