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Here’s what happened in crypto today

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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 21:40:16
Creator: Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph
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Kalshi mulls crypto expansion with perpetual futures launch: Report

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According to reports, Kalshi plans to launch crypto perpetual futures, expanding beyond prediction markets as regulated derivatives offerings in the US continue to evolve.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 21:08:46
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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DoorDash to offer stablecoin payments to users via Tempo blockchain

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Tempo announced the integration of ”stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure” with DoorDash, Stripe, Paradigm, Coastal Bank and ARQ.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 20:00:38
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Blockchain.com adds perpetual futures trading to self-custody wallets

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With a CFTC greenlight expected soon, industry momentum is building for the derivative contracts still only available to non-US investors.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 19:48:14
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Bitcoin inflows to Binance fall to 2023 low as BTC bulls set target on $80K

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Bitcoin inflows diverge across exchanges as selling pressure eases on Binance, while Coinbase shows more dominant activity.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 18:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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New York targets Coinbase, Gemini in fresh crackdown on prediction markets

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Attorney General Letitia James alleged that Coinbase and Gemini ran unlicensed markets, adding pressure on crypto companies as states move to regulate event-based trading platforms.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 17:50:51
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Nium taps Coinbase to add USDC into global payments network

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Nium integrates Coinbase’s infrastructure to enable USDC-based cross-border payments, allowing businesses to settle in fiat or stablecoins without relying on prefunded accounts.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 17:16:04
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Bitcoin price rally 'in progress' but upside could be capped at $84K

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Analysts say Bitcoin’s rally has begun, but the upside may be capped at an average spot BTC ETF cost basis near $84,000.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 16:55:37
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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Core Scientific plans $3.3B debt raise to fund AI data center push

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The miner plans to refinance short-term debt and scale its US infrastructure as the broader industry pivots toward AI and high-performance computing.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 16:50:38
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Bitcoin funding stays negative at $78K as short squeeze expectations grow

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BTC price action slowly headed upward but funding stayed negative, a unique occurrence that analysis said would result in a short squeeze.

Published Date: 2026-04-21 16:48:54
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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