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China’s tax authority urges banks to implement blockchain for lending services 2026-04-06 at 14:12 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai China’s leading tax and financial authorities are urging banks to incorporate blockchain technology to bolster their credit facilities and data transparency. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Anthropic says one of its Claude models was pressured to lie, cheat and blackmail 2026-04-06 at 10:47 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte In one of the experiments, the chatbot resorted to blackmail after it found an email about replacing it, while in another, it cheated to complete a task with a tight deadline. This article

Apple pulls Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat from China at Beijing’s request 2026-04-06 at 09:17 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte Bitchat launched in July last year and has been used during protests in Madagascar, Uganda, Nepal, Indonesia and Iran as authorities attempted to restrict usage of the internet. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View

North Korean workers have been infiltrating DeFi for 7 years: Researcher 2026-04-06 at 09:17 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young Security researcher Taylor Monahan listed at least 40 decentralized finance platforms she claims have been infiltrated by North Korean IT workers at some stage of their lives. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View

Circle unveils quantum-resistant roadmap for its layer-1 blockchain Arc 2026-04-06 at 09:09 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Circle’s plan to make Arc quantum-resistant comes amid increasing fears that “Q-Day” may come sooner than anticipated. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Polymarket odds of US invading Iran this year reach 63% after Trump’s post 2026-04-06 at 00:27 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill The President of the United States continues to give contradictory signals of escalating the war and winding it down within a few weeks. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitcoin and the US dollar have a ‘symbiotic’ relationship: BPI exec 2026-04-05 at 21:47 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill Demand for either currency strengthens both in a reinforcing relationship, contrary to popular sentiment, Sam Lyman told Cointelegraph. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Crypto faces ‘existential’ token problem as supply outpaces value creation 2026-04-05 at 14:02 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas A surge in token supply is diluting returns and breaking the link between fundamentals and price, raising concerns about crypto’s long-term model. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Anthropic launches PAC amid tensions with Trump administration over AI policy 2026-04-05 at 11:17 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas AI firm Anthropic forms an employee-funded PAC while facing questions over political balance and a growing dispute with the Pentagon over AI use. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Drift Protocol $280M exploit took ‘months of deliberate preparation’ 2026-04-05 at 10:15 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons Drift Protocol said, with “medium-high confidence,” that the recent attack was carried out by the same actors responsible for the $58 million Radiant Capital hack in October 2024. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original

Bitcoin reaches highest level of bearish chatter in 5 weeks: Santiment 2026-04-05 at 08:30 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons Santiment said bearish Bitcoin comments on social media have climbed to a five-week high, which could signal a reversal sooner rather than later. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Jimmy Song explains why Bitcoin needs a ‘conservative’ node client 2026-04-04 at 22:47 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill The Bitcoin advocate is the co-founder of ProductionReady, a non-profit initiative to fund open source development of BTC software and education. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Polymarket takes down market on missing US pilot after backlash 2026-04-04 at 12:32 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas Polymarket cited “integrity standards” for removing the market but did not specify which rule was broken, drawing scrutiny from users who questioned how its policies are applied. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original

Tether may delay fundraising if demand falls short at $500B valuation: Report 2026-04-04 at 10:44 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas The $500 billion valuation would put Tether ahead of every US bank except JPMorgan Chase, surpassing Bank of America and placing it among the world’s largest financial firms. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com

Cambodian lawmakers propose severe prison time for crypto scammers 2026-04-04 at 02:17 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The draft bill, yet to be signed into law by the king, marked a significant policy change for Cambodia officials in addressing scam centers. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Ethereum Foundation nearly reaches 70,000 staked ETH goal 2026-04-04 at 02:17 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill The non-profit foundation has staked 69,500 ETH, nearly reaching the goal it unveiled at the end of February, less than two months ago. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

US community banks oppose Coinbase trust charter approval from OCC 2026-04-03 at 21:27 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The Independent Community Bankers of America warns Coinbase’s trust charter falls short of regulatory standards and could pose risks to consumers and the financial system. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

ZachXBT accuses Circle of $420M in ‘compliance failures’ since 2022 2026-04-03 at 21:27 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill Circle had several hours or days to freeze illicit USDC funds in many of the 15 cases presented, but failed to act, according to ZachXBT. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Kalshi onboards ex-Democratic strategist amid legal troubles 2026-04-03 at 21:27 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Stephanie Cutter will join the prediction markets company as a policy adviser, having previously worked in Democratic lawmakers’ campaigns. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Crypto Biz: Bitcoin treasuries break ranks as BTC dips below $70K 2026-04-03 at 20:58 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi Corporate Bitcoin holders split as Strategy holds firm while Nakamoto sells at a loss, exposing risks of debt-driven accumulation and a shifting treasury model under pressure. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original