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Bitcoin mining difficulty falls, but projected to rise in next adjustment

MiningApr 19

The Bitcoin ($BTC) mining difficulty, the relative challenge of adding new blocks to the $BTC blockchain, fell on Saturday, amid public mining companies selling record amounts of $BTC to cover operating expenses. The Bitcoin mining difficulty fell to about 135.5 T, a modest decrease of about 1.1% over the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinWarz. Mining difficulty is also projected to increase in the next adjustment period. CoinWarz said: “The next Bitcoin difficulty adjustment is estimated to take place on May 01, 2026, 01:24:54 PM UTC, increasing the Bitcoin mining difficulty from 135.59 T to 137.43 T, which…

Wallet in Telegram rolls out rewards program for 150 million users with $500,000 debut season

ExchangesApr 19

Wallet in Telegram has launched Wallet Rewards, a new points based loyalty program that will let users earn crypto related rewards through trading, referrals, and on platform activity, with a $500,000 reward pool set for its first season and broader plans for millions in rewards over time. Wallet Rewards is live. A permanent loyalty program, starting with $500K in Season 1 – and plenty more to come. Here's how it works 👇 https://t.co/HDF1LtVr9D — andrew.ton (@rogozov) April 16, 2026 The rollout gives the Telegram based crypto wallet a new retention and engagement layer built directly into the app, as platforms…

Alcoa to cash in on crypto’s thirst for energy

MiningApr 19

The largest aluminum producer in the U.S., Alcoa, is close to selling its idle Massena East smelter in upstate New York to bitcoin firm New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), as it offloads dormant assets and taps demand for energy-ready industrial sites. The company’s chief executive officer, Bill Oplinger, said the company is in advanced talks and expects the deal to close “in the middle part of this year,” Bloomberg reports. The site, located along the St. Lawrence River, has sat idle since 2014 when Alcoa shut it down due to high operating costs and global competition. The appeal lies…

Ripple's RLUSD Listed on Leading Crypto Exchange

ExchangesApr 19

As Ripple stablecoin $RLUSD continues to gain adoption across the global space, it has further gained spotlight after a major integration into a leading crypto exchange providing exclusive XRP staking services. On Thursday, April 16, Bitrue announced that it has listed $RLUSD as a margin asset for futures trading on its platform, positioning the stablecoin for broader adoption. 🚀 $RLUSD is now available as margin for futures trading on #Bitrue Trade with greater flexibility and capital efficiency 👉 Learn more: https://t.co/X7fcbsvQ7Y pic.twitter.com/B0JcPBNR4c — Bitrue (@BitrueOfficial) April 16, 2026 $RLUSD launches as collateral for loans Following the integration, Bitrue revealed that…

Binance Just Flipped Global Gold Markets! Traders Can’t Believe It

ExchangesApr 19

In the data provided by crypto.news, Binance has taken its gold trading business to the stage of big national commodity exchanges. The platform had an impressive milestone at peak volume. JUST IN: Binance gold trading volume has reached the scale of major national commodities venues, surpassing DGCX in Dubai and MCX in India by 2x and TOCOM in Japan by 4x at peak pic.twitter.com/iYJlHxVTJ7 — crypto.news (@cryptodotnews) April 16, 2026 It surpassed the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange, it beat the Multi Commodities Exchange of India and even beat the Tokyo commodity exchange by as much as four times. This…

On-Chain Data Shows Major Whale Move Four Days Before 'Doge Day'

ExchangesApr 19

While the Dogecoin ($DOGE) market remains stuck in a two-month sideways drift, on-chain data from Arkham shows a surge of activity in a newly identified wallet. Over the past few hours, the address "DGdax...GRzKcq" has accumulated more than three billion $DOGE, bringing the portfolio balance to $294.86 million. The key point of interest is not only the volume but also the source of funds. According to transaction history, over the past several hours, a series of large transfers (150 million, 200 million and 350 million $DOGE) were sent to this address from hot wallets associated with Robinhood. Dogecoin activity on…

What Makes a Crypto Exchange AI-Agent Ready in 2026 and Which Platforms Clear the Bar

ExchangesApr 19

The emergence of AI agents across the global financial ecosystem started in 2024 but in recent months, usage rates of these tools (especially AI-powered trading bots) have shot up monumentally, so much so that they currently account for 58% of all crypto trading volume. Behind these numbers is a structural shift as AI agents are no longer being used purely as execution tools but rather as independent economic actors that can observe markets, form their own views, allocate capital, manage risk, and even execute strategies without any sort of real-time human supervision. That said, being "agent-ready" means more than having…

Shinhan Crypto Wallet Integration Sparks Revolutionary Shift in South Korea’s Banking Landscape

ExchangesApr 18

SEOUL, South Korea – May 2025 – Shinhan Financial Group announces a groundbreaking move to integrate a cryptocurrency wallet directly into its upcoming Shinhan SuperSOL super-app, fundamentally reshaping the relationship between traditional banking and digital assets in one of Asia’s most technologically advanced markets. Shinhan Crypto Wallet Marks New Banking Era South Korea’s second-largest financial holding company confirmed plans this week. Consequently, the company will embed a native crypto asset management feature within its Shinhan SuperSOL application. This strategic development follows extensive internal testing and regulatory consultations. The super-app itself represents a significant digital transformation initiative for the 140-year-old institution.…

Binance Lists Microsoft and Alibaba as TradFi Trading Surges 188%

ExchangesApr 18

Binance has added Microsoft and Alibaba to its traditional finance (TradFi) trading roster, as the exchange reported a 188% surge in TradFi trading volume. — The listings mark another step in the crypto exchange's push to bridge digital asset infrastructure with conventional equity markets, according to a report from U.Today. Crypto Rails for Traditional Assets The addition of two of the world's largest technology companies — Microsoft, valued at over $3 trillion, and Alibaba — signals Binance's growing ambition to become a one-stop platform for both crypto-native and traditional asset trading. Loading tweet... View Tweet The rollout is part of…

Luffa Partners with Websea to Deliver AI-Powered Web3 Trading

ExchangesApr 18

Luffa, a Web3 decentralized social ecosystem and super-connector built to unify secure encrypted messaging, has disclosed its strategic collaboration with Websea, a comprehensive digital asset trading platform that acts as a fourth-generation exchange. The primary purpose of this partnership is to advance AI-Powered crypto trading features into a unified Web3 ecosystem. Excited to announce our partnership with @webseaofficial! 🤝 Websea is the Next-Generation Worry-Free Crypto Derivative Exchange. It offers innovative functions such as Principal-protected Copy Trading, Futures Insurance and AI-powered automatic trading system, delivering a… https://t.co/Rqrr1T7J9z — Luffa (@LuffaApp) April 16, 2026 Luffa performs different functions with perfection by merging…