Crypto News

With no bipartisan leadership, CFTC won't ‘slow down‘ on rulemaking

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Democratic lawmakers called out Michael Selig for unilaterally advancing policies at the regulator that's normally led by a bipartisan group of five commissioners.

Published Date: 2026-04-16 17:52:47
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Charles Schwab to roll out spot Bitcoin, Ether trading for retail clients

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Schwab will introduce direct trading in the two biggest cryptos through a dedicated account, its first move into spot trading as it expands its digital asset offerings.

Published Date: 2026-04-16 17:18:01
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Bitcoin bull run ‘still too early’ to call as demand lags exiting capital: Analyst

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Bitcoin trades below the profitability threshold for active holders, with early signs of BTC demand offering limited price support for now.

Published Date: 2026-04-16 16:55:36
Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Bitcoin rebounds near $74.5K as US stocks chase after new all-time highs

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Bitcoin attempted to recover the $75,000 level as US stocks chase after a second day of fresh all-time highs. Is the bull market back on?

Published Date: 2026-04-16 16:17:04
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Zonda exchange says 4.5K BTC wallet inaccessible amid withdrawal crisis

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The CEO of the troubled Zonda exchange has disclosed a Bitcoin wallet holding around 4,500 BTC, but said the private keys were never transferred during a company handover.

Published Date: 2026-04-16 15:48:12
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Tether announces $150M recovery program for Drift Protocol

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The Drift Protocol will use the $150 million to relaunch and restore user funds following a $280 million exploit earlier in April.

Published Date: 2026-04-16 15:20:03
Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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UAE investors buy AI dip, keep crypto exposure despite conflict

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UAE investors are buying the AI and tech dip, keeping exposure to software, chips and crypto as the Iran conflict stress-tests the Gulf’s bid to be a global tech hub.

Published Date: 2026-04-16 13:59:12
Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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OneCoin’s fallout lingers as US victims get a shot at recovery

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Investors in the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme OneCoin may finally get some relief through a Department of Justice program, some 12 years after the project launched.

Published Date: 2026-04-16 13:28:01
Creator: Cointelegraph by Aaron Wood
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Why Australia’s $17B crypto opportunity depends on regulation

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Australia’s A$24B digital asset opportunity hinges on regulation. Clear rules could drive tokenized markets, faster payments and institutional investment.

Published Date: 2026-04-16 13:26:21
Creator: Cointelegraph by Dilip Kumar Patairya
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Naver-Dunamu filing sets IPO committee, listing timeline for fintech group

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The corrected filing details timeline, caveats and conditions tied to a potential Naver Financial IPO after the Dunamu share swap deal.

Published Date: 2026-04-16 13:25:40
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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