World Liberty Financial has proposed restructuring more than 62 billion locked WLFI tokens, introducing multi-year vesting and a potential 4.5 billion token burn as it responds to recent governance concerns over borrowing via the Dolomite lending protocol. Key Takeaways: World Liberty Financial proposed 62.28B WLFI vesting on April 15, 2026. WLFI plan includes 10% burn […]
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Pakistan Reverses 2018 Crypto Banking Restrictions as New Law Opens Regulated Access for Digital Asset Firms
Pakistan is opening a controlled banking channel for digital asset firms, reversing years of restriction with regulated access. The move allows licensed entities to integrate with banks under strict oversight while maintaining tight risk controls. Key Takeaways: Pakistan enabled licensed crypto firms to access banking, reversing its earlier blanket restriction. Banks must apply strict due […]
Read MoreBitcoin Developers Propose Freezing Coins That Skip Quantum-Safe Migration Under BIP-361
A draft proposal circulating among Bitcoin developers would give holders roughly five years to move their coins to quantum-resistant addresses or watch them become permanently unspendable on the network. Key Takeaways: BIP-361, co-authored by Casa CTO Jameson Lopp, proposes freezing Bitcoin in legacy addresses within 5 years of activation. Over 34% of all Bitcoin has […]
Read MoreEric Trump, Michael Saylor, and Anatoly Yakovenko Headline Consensus Miami 2026 as Crypto’s Biggest Stage Returns
This sponsored press release was provided by Consensus Miami and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. MIAMI, FL – APRIL 15, 2026 – This time next month, Consensus Miami – the longest-running and most influential gathering for digital assets – will […]
Read MoreStables and Mansa Partner to Bridge Asia’s Stablecoin Connectivity Gap
Stables has partnered with Mansa to launch a liquidity layer designed to bridge the stablecoin connectivity gap in Asia. Key Takeaways: Stables and Mansa partnered to launch a liquidity layer for USDT corridors across Asia on April 15, 2026. The move targets the 60% of global stablecoin flows in Asia that are underserved by 99% […]
Read MoreAtlas Goes Live on Rootstock With Support for BTC, ETH, USDC, and More
Rootstocklabs has launched Atlas, a single interface for moving bitcoin and other assets into Rootstock, the Bitcoin layer two ( L2) network that has operated since 2018. Key Takeaways: Rootstocklabs launched Atlas on April 15, 2026, consolidating BTC bridging into one interface for all users. BTCFi is a $4.7 billion market as of Q1 2026, […]
Read MoreHeleket Crypto Payment Processing Platform Brings Low-Fee Transactions to Online Business
This article is presented by Bitcoin.com News in partnership with Heleket. This is sponsored content – Bitcoin.com News editorial was not involved in the development of this article. Traditional payment systems continue to take a significant cut from every transaction. Merchants pay 3-5% on each international sale, face account freezes, and deal with chargeback disputes […]
Read MoreSecond Flash Crash in a Week Sends ARIA Down 90%
The native token of the gaming platform Aria, ARIA, has experienced its second massive crash in less than a week, plummeting over 90% from its April 14 all-time high of $1.12 to a low of $0.09. Key Takeaways: ARIA crashed over 90% from its April 14 peak of $1.12, marking its second major nosedive in […]
Read More‘Game-Changer’: Rakuten Wallet Adds XRP, Giving 44 Million Users Broader Crypto Access
XRP is moving deeper into daily commerce in Japan through Rakuten’s payments and loyalty network. The integration expands how consumers can acquire and spend digital assets while linking crypto use to a large retail ecosystem. Key Takeaways: Rakuten enables 44 million users to buy XRP and convert it for spending at 5 million merchant locations. […]
Read MoreThis Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 5, 2026)
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The first week of April underscored a clear trend: […]
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