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UK cracks down on illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in nationwide raids
The Financial Conduct Authority has raided eight locations suspected of illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, issuing cease-and-desist orders.
Published Date: 2026-04-22 13:38:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Europe’s MiCA regime puts smaller crypto firms under pressure
Smaller crypto companies across Europe face mounting compliance costs as MiCA moves from framework to enforcement, raising fears of market consolidation.
Published Date: 2026-04-22 13:28:35Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Russia advances crypto bill that could pave way for criminal penalties
Russian lawmakers passed a first reading of a bill regulating crypto through licensed intermediaries, with key rules set to take effect in July 2026 and 2027.
Published Date: 2026-04-22 13:11:17Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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North Korea tied to heists worth $578M in April after Kelp DAO exploit
DPRK-linked crypto theft topped $578M in April after the Kelp DAO exploit, as attacks continue to expand across protocols, companies and end users.
Published Date: 2026-04-22 12:29:54Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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SEC ‘on the cusp’ of onchain tokenized securities exemption: Atkins
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the SEC is “on the cusp” of an innovation exemption to enable compliant onchain trading of tokenized securities.
Published Date: 2026-04-22 12:29:46Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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‘Powerful move’ looms for Bitcoin price, says Bollinger Bands indicator
Bitcoin’s technical indicators predicted a significant move ahead for BTC, but the price must first break resistance at $80,000.
Published Date: 2026-04-22 11:36:55Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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Coinbase shifts New York prediction markets fight to federal court
Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal says the company removed New York’s prediction markets lawsuit to federal court, setting up a sharper fight over CFTC authority and state gambling laws.
Published Date: 2026-04-22 10:55:44Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Bitcoin Bull Score hits six-month high as 2022 bear-market fears linger
Bitcoin price metrics saw a broad recovery in April, but analysis warns that the 2022 bear-market breakdown could still repeat.
Published Date: 2026-04-22 10:10:02Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Another DeFi protocol hacked as Sui-based Volo hit by $3.5M exploit
Volo Protocol has confirmed a $3.5 million exploit affecting select vaults, adding that it has frozen assets and started fund recovery efforts amid ongoing investigation.
Published Date: 2026-04-22 09:55:41Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Uzbekistan creates state-backed crypto mining zone with tax breaks
Uzbekistan has created a supervised crypto mining zone in Karakalpakstan, allowing foreign sales while requiring proceeds to flow through local bank accounts.
Published Date: 2026-04-22 09:30:26Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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