Bitcoin surged past $78,000 (peaking at $78,446), effectively erasing all losses since April 20 and reclaiming a $1.56 trillion market cap. The rally followed President Trump’s indefinite extension of the Iran ceasefire. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged past $78,000 on April 22, 2026, after Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire indefinitely. The rally triggered $320 million in

FTX’s bankruptcy estate sold Alameda Research’s early stake in Anysphere, the startup behind AI code editor Cursor, for $200,000 in 2023. SpaceX announced a $60 billion option to acquire the same company on April 21. Key Takeaways: FTX’s estate sold Alameda’s Anysphere stake for $200K in 2023; it is now worth an estimated $500 million.

Blockchain analyst Wenzhao Dong observed that the Lazarus Group demonstrated a sophisticated grasp of market liquidity. Rather than engaging directly in spot markets, the attackers strategically routed their activity through Aave, effectively shifting the risk onto the lending protocol. Key Takeaways: The Arbitrum Security Council and SEAL 911 froze 30,766 ETH on April 18 to

Three separate proceedings have been filed in the High Court at Auckland against bet365, Super Group, and Skycity over online gambling operations offered to New Zealand residents. Key Takeaways: Three NZ High Court proceedings filed against bet365, Super Group, and Skycity. Skycity class-action claim covers February 2020- 2026 player losses. Bet365 formally objects to New

Soluna Holdings signed its fourth capacity expansion with Blockware on Tuesday, adding 3.3 MW at Project Dorothy 1B, a wind-powered data center in West Texas. Key Takeaways: Soluna Holdings and Blockware signed a 4th expansion deal, adding 3.3 MW at Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Blockware now holds over 17 MW across Soluna sites,

SpaceX and artificial intelligence (AI) coding startup Cursor announced a strategic partnership on Tuesday, giving SpaceX the right to acquire Cursor for $60 billion or pay $10 billion for the joint development work. Key Takeaways: SpaceX announced a joint AI coding deal with Cursor AI on April 21, 2026, securing a $60 billion acquisition option.

Bitcoin Magazine Relics of a Revolution, Part IV: The Bank Was Already Burning A conversation with artist Alex Schaefer. This post Relics of a Revolution, Part IV: The Bank Was Already Burning first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Dennis Koch.

Institutional adoption of digital assets is moving into live financial deployment as major firms focus on infrastructure and execution. Ripple executive Cassie Craddock said activity seen across Paris events shows this shift is already reshaping mainstream finance. Key Takeaways: Ripple says institutional adoption of digital assets is happening now. Craddock states the focus has shifted

Stablecoin transaction volume has surpassed Visa in raw terms, Binance Research said, signaling rapid growth in blockchain-based payments. The data highlights expanding adoption, though much of the activity still reflects trading and liquidity flows rather than real-world payment usage. Key Takeaways: Binance Research said stablecoins processed $33T, exceeding Visa in raw transfer volume. Fireblocks data

XRP deposits have been enabled on SoFi, expanding regulated crypto access for U.S. retail users. The move places the asset within a national chartered bank platform, while Ripple highlighted closer links between traditional finance and digital asset markets. Key Takeaways: XRP gains regulated access as deposits go live on SoFi’s platform. SoFi expands crypto offerings