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Wisconsin Becomes Latest State Targeted in CFTC’s Prediction Market Jurisdiction Battle
ByBlock Digest April 29, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has initiated legal proceedings against Wisconsin, expanding its aggressive regulatory campaign to assert authority over prediction market contracts across multiple U.S. states. This lawsuit represents the federal agency’s continued effort to establish clear jurisdictional boundaries for event-based trading platforms, following similar legal action taken against New York in recent months….

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Billionaire Investor Tudor Jones Picks Bitcoin Over Stocks as Inflation Protection
ByBlock Digest April 29, 2026

Legendary hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones has issued a stark warning about equity markets while doubling down on his bullish stance toward bitcoin as a safeguard against rising prices. The macro investor, known for predicting the 1987 stock market crash, argues that digital assets present a more compelling opportunity than traditional equities in the…

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Robinhood Shares Tumble Nearly 8% Following Disappointing Quarterly Results Amid Crypto Slump
ByBlock Digest April 29, 2026

Shares of Robinhood Markets experienced a sharp decline of approximately 8% following the release of quarterly earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, primarily driven by a significant downturn in cryptocurrency trading activity. The popular retail trading platform reported crypto-related revenues of $134 million for the quarter, representing a steep 47% drop compared to the…

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Bitmine Accumulates $236M Ethereum Position as Analyst Positions ETH as Crisis Hedge
ByBlock Digest April 28, 2026

In a notable departure from industry trends, Bitmine has amassed a substantial ethereum position worth $236 million over the past ten months, acquiring more than 5 million ETH while competing treasury companies have largely stepped back from accumulation strategies. The aggressive buying spree comes as prominent market analyst Tom Lee characterizes ethereum as a “wartime…

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Strategy Adds 3,273 BTC to Treasury, Closing In on Ambitious Million-Bitcoin Goal
ByBlock Digest April 28, 2026

Michael Saylor’s Strategy has expanded its bitcoin treasury once again, acquiring an additional 3,273 BTC as the software firm continues its aggressive accumulation strategy toward an unprecedented one million bitcoin target. The latest purchase brings the company’s total holdings to 818,334 BTC, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest corporate bitcoin holder. According to the…

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SightBringer Reveals Why Market Attention Is Crypto’s Most Undervalued Resource
ByBlock Digest April 28, 2026

The enigmatic mind operating one of crypto Twitter’s most influential accounts has shared insights on what they consider the market’s most critical yet misunderstood commodity: attention. SightBringer, whose identity remains concealed despite commanding a significant following on X, recently articulated their perspective on how signal cuts through the relentless cacophony of blockchain discourse. In an…

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Bitcoin Futures Funding Rates Tell a Different Story Than Bears Think, Says 10x Research
ByBlock Digest April 28, 2026

Despite Bitcoin’s recent price appreciation, negative funding rates in the futures markets aren’t signaling widespread bearish sentiment as some traders might assume, according to analysis from research firm 10x. The firm argues that what appears to be a pessimistic market stance is actually something more nuanced: institutional hedging activity. When funding rates turn negative in…

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Canadian Election Bill Advances With Cryptocurrency Donation Restrictions Intact
ByBlock Digest April 28, 2026

Canada’s proposed legislation to prohibit digital asset contributions to political campaigns moved forward on Friday after successfully passing its second parliamentary reading. The Strong and Free Elections Act, formally designated as Bill C-25, will now proceed to committee review for more detailed examination. The legislation represents a significant shift in how Canadian election financing will…

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Bitcoin Shows Underlying Strength Despite Q2 Price Weakness, Fidelity Digital Reports
ByBlock Digest April 28, 2026

Fidelity Digital Assets has released findings suggesting that Bitcoin is spearheading a broader stabilization across cryptocurrency markets, even as price action remains subdued in early Q2 2026. The institutional crypto custodian’s latest report highlights a disconnect between surface-level price movements and fundamental network health indicators. While Bitcoin has traded in a relatively narrow range since…

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International B2B Transactions to Dominate Stablecoin Usage, Reaching $5T by 2035
ByBlock Digest April 28, 2026

Stablecoins are poised to become the backbone of global business payments, with cross-border business-to-business transactions projected to account for the overwhelming majority of stablecoin activity within the next decade, according to new research from Juniper Research. The research firm forecasts that international B2B payments will represent a staggering 85% of total stablecoin transaction volume by…

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Bitcoin’s Recent Gains Face Fragility Amid Weak Trading Activity, Analyst Warns
ByBlock Digest April 28, 2026

Bitcoin’s latest upward momentum may be more precarious than it appears, according to analysis from Markus Thielen, who leads research at 10x Research. The concern centers on unusually light market participation accompanying the price appreciation, suggesting the rally lacks the robust foundation typically needed for sustained growth. Thielen’s assessment highlights two critical vulnerabilities in the…

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Solana Core Teams Rally Around Falcon Signatures to Counter Quantum Computing Risks
ByBlock Digest April 28, 2026

Solana’s infrastructure is gearing up for the quantum computing era as two leading development teams have converged on a unified defense strategy. Anza and Firedancer, the latter backed by Jump Crypto, are both implementing Falcon—an advanced cryptographic signature scheme designed to withstand attacks from quantum computers. The coordinated approach marks a significant milestone for the…

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