FBI IC3 data shows 2025 crypto fraud losses reached $11.366 billion, up 22% from 2024; seniors aged 60+ lost $4.432 billion. Investment scams dominate with $7.277 billion in damages.
PwC shifts its stance on digital assets, citing supportive U.S. regulation under Trump. CEO Paul Griggs credits the GENIUS Act for stablecoin rules. The firm spent 10-12 months preparing before launching compliance-driven crypto services across audit and consulting, backed by $56.9B revenue.
Bitcoin fell to $67K after Iran rejected peace proposal, liquidating $300M. Bots account for 99% of Ethereum/Solana chain revenue. Pepeto presale raises over $8M offering verification tools for retail traders.
BNY Mellon launches tokenized deposit service for institutional clients, turning bank deposits into on-chain tokens for 24/7 settlement. Partners include ICE, Citadel, DRW, Ripple Prime, Circle.
Senators Lummis and Cassidy propose the Mined in America Act to boost domestic Bitcoin mining, phase out Chinese hardware, and formalize the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
US-listed XRP ETFs recorded $81.63 million in net inflows through April 24, the strongest month of 2026, lifting cumulative net inflows to $1.29 billion.
BlackRock's Rick Rieder says up to $9 trillion in money market funds are rotating into equities after the US-Iran peace deal, with SpaceX's IPO as an initial catalyst.
Jeremy Grantham of GMO warns Bitcoin may slowly fade over years, lacking intrinsic value. Technician Katie Stockton sees $59K as key support; a break could send BTC to the low $40K range.
