South Korea Fines Coinone $3.5M, Suspends New User Services for 3 Months Over AML Violations

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit fined crypto exchange Coinone 5.2 billion won and ordered a three-month partial business suspension after inspectors found systemic failures in customer identity checks and dealings with unregistered overseas platforms. Key Takeaways: South Korea’s FIU fined Coinone 5.2 billion won and imposed a 3-month partial business suspension starting April 29, 2026. […]

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New SEC Guidance Targets DeFi Interfaces, Self-Custodial Wallets, and Execution Routing Disclosures

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Trading and Markets released a staff statement on Monday, outlining conditions under which operators of crypto trading interfaces can avoid registering as broker-dealers under federal securities law. Key Takeaways: The SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets issued guidance on April 13, 2026, allowing crypto UI providers to […]

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Arizona Temporarily Stands Down on Kalshi Prosecution as Federal Ruling Blocks Monday Arraignment

A federal judge’s emergency order has blocked Arizona from proceeding with what would have been the first criminal arraignment of a prediction market operator in U.S. history, handing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) a decisive early victory in the escalating fight over whether states can regulate event contracts as gambling. Key Takeaways: A federal […]

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US Blockades Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz: Oil Prices Spike Higher

The United States Navy began enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET, targeting Tehran’s remaining oil export revenue without halting global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Key Takeaways: The U.S. Navy began enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports on April […]

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XRP Buy Signal? Data Suggests Potential Rebound as Extreme FUD Meets FOMO Signals

Extreme bearish sentiment around XRP is nearing historic highs, with Santiment data signaling a potential buy setup as past spikes at similar levels have preceded short-term price recoveries. Key Takeaways: Santiment identifies XRP FUD at 3rd-highest level in 2 years, signaling bullish reversal setup. Data shows a 1.02 sentiment ratio, aligning with past XRP rebounds […]

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Bitget Unlocks Pre-IPO Access for VIPs

This sponsored press release was provided by Bitget and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 13, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has introduced its UEX VIP Airdrop Season, a new tier of benefits designed […]

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Bitmine Now Owns 4% of All Ethereum Ever Issued

Bitmine disclosed Monday that its ethereum holdings reached 4,874,858 ETH, crossing 4% of the total coin supply, as the Las Vegas-based company reported combined crypto, cash, and equity stakes totaling $11.8 billion. Key Takeaways: Bitmine holds 4.875 million ETH, over 4% of the total supply, after its fastest weekly buy since December 22, 2025. MAVAN, […]

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FTX’s Alameda Moves $16 Million SOL in Ongoing Creditor Repayment

Alameda Research has moved $16 million worth of solana tokens after unstaking them, in a transaction linked to creditor repayments. The move mirrors previous transfers tied to FTX’s ongoing restructuring process. Key Takeaways: Alameda moved $16 million worth of SOL to a wallet linked with repayment efforts, signaling ongoing FTX creditor payouts. Alameda still holds […]

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Strategy Buys 13,927 Bitcoin for $1 Billion, Total Holdings Hit 780,897 BTC

Strategy acquired 13,927 bitcoin for approximately $1 billion at an average price of $71,902 per coin on April 13, 2026, bringing the company’s total holdings to 780,897 BTC. Key Takeaways: Strategy acquired 13,927 BTC for $1 billion on April 13, 2026, pushing total holdings to 780,897 bitcoin. The buy brings Strategy’s total bitcoin investment to […]

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RAVE Token Rockets Past $9, Weekly Gains Top 3,400%

The utility token of RaveDAO (RAVE) has experienced an astronomical surge, rising 245% in 24 hours to surpass $9 and reaching a market capitalization of $2.4 billion. Key Takeaways: RAVE surged 245% on April 13, pushing its total monthly gains past 3,600% and market cap to $2.4 billion. Coinglass data shows $31.1 million in short […]

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