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Cango sells 2,000 BTC, cuts Bitcoin production cost by 19% in March

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Bitcoin miner Cango said it sold 2,000 BTC to pay off debt and cut its BTC production cost by 19% as part of its strategic pivot to energy and AI infrastructure.

Published Date: 2026-04-08 13:29:50
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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South Korea tightens crypto withdrawal-delay exemptions after scam losses

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The Financial Services Commission said inconsistent exemption rules created loopholes that allowed funds to move quickly with minimal account history.

Published Date: 2026-04-08 12:37:42
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Stablecoin yields won’t harm banks, White House economists say

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White House economists say banning stablecoin yield would add little to bank lending while imposing significant costs on users.

Published Date: 2026-04-08 12:29:20
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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South Korea draft bill puts stablecoins, RWAs under finance laws: Report

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The draft proposal from South Korea’s ruling party reportedly bars stablecoin interest and calls for technical standards to ensure interoperability across blockchain networks.

Published Date: 2026-04-08 11:34:40
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Thailand proposes tighter scrutiny of funders behind crypto firms

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Thailand’s SEC proposes tightening funding rules for cryptocurrency companies to include anyone backing major shareholders, directly or indirectly.

Published Date: 2026-04-08 11:26:28
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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NYT revives Adam Back theory in latest bid to identify Bitcoin creator

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A New York Times investigation points to Adam Back as Satoshi Nakamoto, but the Blockstream CEO denies it, and critics say proof is still missing.

Published Date: 2026-04-08 11:03:20
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Oil falls, Bitcoin jumps to $72K, but is this BTC price breakout for real?

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Bitcoin rose toward $72,000 after US President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire agreement with Iran, sending oil prices crashing below $100.

Published Date: 2026-04-08 10:30:19
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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ARK buys $13M in Robinhood as US Treasury taps platform for Trump Accounts

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Cathie Wood's ARK Invest increased its Robinhood stake after the platform was selected to operate government-backed “Trump Accounts” for youth savings and investment.

Published Date: 2026-04-08 09:24:18
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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UBS partners with five banks for Swiss franc stablecoin sandbox

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UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum and others launched a 2026 sandbox to test Swiss franc stablecoin use cases and blockchain payment rails in Switzerland.

Published Date: 2026-04-08 08:58:44
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum down? The performance tradeoff explained

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Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum? It is likely to affect gas fees, validator load and network efficiency, prompting Ethereum to pursue a broader redesign strategy.

Published Date: 2026-04-08 08:49:39
Creator: Cointelegraph by Dilip Kumar Patairya
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