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news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Tests $75,000 as Whales Accumulate 270,000 BTC

Bitcoin’s climb toward $75,000 is meeting rising sell pressure despite steady institutional demand. Whale accumulation and shrinking exchange reserves are tightening supply dynamics. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin tests $75,000 with $200 million to $450 million daily ETF inflows, but rising sell pressure attempts to cap gains. Whales added 270,000 BTC in 30 days, yet 11,000 BTC/hour […]

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cryptopotato.com Tyga Enters 1win VIP Program, as Platform Blends Crypto and Entertainment

[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, UAE, April 16th, 2026] 1win continues to evolve its VIP ecosystem, bringing global rapper Tyga into its high-tier community while reinforcing its positioning as a crypto-first entertainment platform. The update follows several days of speculation across social media, after the artist was spotted boarding a branded 1win private jet and later […]

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forklog.media Crypto Wallet to Distribute $500,000 to Active Telegram Users

The developers of the custodial wallet Crypto Wallet, integrated into Telegram, have launched a loyalty program to reward active users of the service. Participants earn points for daily interactions within the platform, which subsequently unlocks access to multi-level prize boxes. Seasonal competitions based on a leaderboard of points earned are also introduced. During certain periods, temporary multipliers and promotional campaigns will allow users to earn increased rewards. The first season of Wallet Rewards will run from April 16 to May 20, with a total prize pool of $500,000. These will be distributed among the boxes and competition leaders from the leaderboard. Payouts are made in stablecoins and a range of other tokens. In the future, the program will include discounts on fees, increased earnings from Earn, partner bonuses, and exclusive opportunities. Overall, the team plans to distribute millions in rewards among its users. Back in late February, the wallet developers launched storage for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT to generate passive income.

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forklog.media Criticism Over Partnership: Journalists Investigate Polymarket and Kalshi

The American publication More Perfect Union (MPU) has released a video investigation into prediction markets. The investigation was prompted by Polymarket's proposal to integrate the platform's odds into MPU reports. Instead of collaborating, the journalists scrutinized Polymarket's business model and public statements by the company's head, Shayne Coplan. They concluded that prediction platforms exploit Americans' economic anxieties under the guise of "financial democratization." Forecast Accuracy Lower Than Claimed The authors cited a study by Vanderbilt University concerning the 2024 U.S. elections. According to its findings, Polymarket's forecast accuracy was 67%, while Kalshi's was 78%. The older platform, PredictIt, showed a much higher result of 93%. The journalists noted that Coplan had given an interview to the program 60 Minutes, calling prediction markets "the most accurate tool humanity has at the moment." The report also mentioned the February U.S. employment report. Market participants predicted an increase of 60,000 jobs, but the actual difference from the final figure was 150,000. Insider Trading as Part of the Model Economist Robin Hanson, one of the ideological inspirations behind modern prediction markets, stated in the video that insiders on such platforms are the norm. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy commented to MPU, describing prediction markets related to government decisions as inherently unfair: "All bets on government actions are rigged because someone in the government knows the outcome. Many other bets are also rigged — a small circle of influential people knows the result in advance." Murphy believes that contracts where thousands of people know the result in advance should not be traded at all. In March, Kalshi and Polymarket announced new measures to combat insider trading. Experts interviewed by MPU doubted that the platforms could control tens of thousands of potential insiders across all types of markets — from video game releases to Spotify streaming statistics. 0.04% of Traders Take 70% of Profits The publication provided data showing that 0.04% of traders receive about 70% of the profits on prediction markets. According to a report by Citizens Bank, clients of these platforms lose more money in the first three months of trading than users of traditional sportsbooks. Journalist and author of the U.S. gambling industry newsletter The Closing Line, Dustin Gouker, stated that 85-90% of Kalshi's turnover is in sports. For Polymarket, this figure is about 40%. Gouker described the activity as gambling, regardless of how the platforms themselves label it. Regulation and Lobbying Federal regulation through the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) exempts platforms from local taxes and player protection requirements. For comparison, in New York State, bookmakers pay a 51% tax and are required to implement tools to combat gambling addiction. This inequality has already sparked conflict with state authorities — Kalshi has faced lawsuits from more than a dozen states demanding its activities be recognized as unlicensed gambling. However, the CFTC maintains the status quo, and Donald Trump Jr. serves as a strategic advisor to both Polymarket and Kalshi. In February, Polymarket opened a free grocery store in New York. MPU journalists visited the location during the video shoot and assessed the event as an attempt to draw Americans' attention to the gambling platform.

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forklog.media Google Unveils AI Models for Text-to-Speech, Robotics, and Gemini on macOS

Google has released Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS, an updated speech synthesis model based on the Gemini 3 generation. It features improved sound quality, expressiveness, and more precise control, supporting over 70 languages. The neural network enables developers, companies, and ordinary users to create applications with a voice AI interface. Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS is now available: for developers — in early access via Gemini API and Google AI Studio; for enterprises — in Vertex AI; for Workspace users — through the Google Vids service. Enhanced Speech Quality and Control The model scored 1211 points in the Artificial Analysis TTS rating. This score is based on the preferences of thousands of respondents who participated in blind audio quality testing. Source: Google. Artificial Analysis has classified the model among the most attractive solutions due to its combination of high-quality speech synthesis and low cost. LLM stands out for its ability to generate natural dialogues involving multiple speakers. New Audio Tags Version 3.1 Flash TTS introduces audio tags — a tool for managing style, pace, and manner of speech. “Early developers and corporate testers are already seeing the results of 3.1 Flash TTS, noting its impressive control and expressiveness. They told us how audio tags provide a new level of creative precision, transforming simple text into high-quality voice performance,” the company blog states. AI Model for Robotics Alongside Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS, the corporation introduced Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6. This AI model is designed to enable robots to perform complex tasks in real-world conditions through enhanced cognitive functions and “embodied” thinking. The neural network specializes in spatial perception, action planning, and evaluating their success. It shows significant improvements over its predecessor and Gemini 3.0 Flash in tasks related to spatial and physical reasoning. Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 can interpret data from complex measuring instruments and observe indicators through viewports. This capability was developed by Google DeepMind specialists in collaboration with Boston Dynamics for industrial sector needs. “Such capabilities allow autonomous seeing, understanding, and responding to real challenges,” commented Marco da Silva, Vice President of the Spot project at Boston Dynamics. In security threat detection tests, the new model outperformed Gemini 3.0 Flash by 6% in text scenarios and 10% in video analysis. The integration of LLM into real workflows has already begun: Boston Dynamics has integrated Gemini and Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 into its own Orbit AIVI-Learning platform. Gemini on macOS Additionally, Google released a native Gemini application for macOS. It is accessible by pressing Option + Space. Features include the ability to share a window for instant context transfer. The application supports image generation with Nano Banana, video creation with Veo, and other familiar tools. Back in April, Google introduced Gemma 4 — a new family of open AI models for advanced reasoning and agent workflows.

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cryptobriefing.com Meg Appelgate: Child care institutions can harbor predators, religious affiliations complicate accountability, and adolescent behaviors are often misunderstood | Shawn Ryan Show

Landmark legislation aims to increase oversight and accountability in the Troubled Teen Industry's treatment programs. The post Meg Appelgate: Child care institutions can harbor predators, religious affiliations complicate accountability, and adolescent behaviors are often misunderstood | Shawn Ryan Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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blockmanity.com South Korea’s Q4 Blockchain Breakthrough: Testing Deposit Tokens to Streamline Government Spending

In a major step toward modernizing public finance, South Korea is set to launch a pilot program in Q4 to test for government spending. This initiative by the Ministry of Economy and Finance aims to make handling Treasury funds faster, […] The post South Korea’s Q4 Blockchain Breakthrough: Testing Deposit Tokens to Streamline Government Spending appeared first on Blockmanity.

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bitcoinist.com Binance Founder CZ Says Biden Admin Wanted To ‘Make An Example’ Of Him

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has discussed his prison sentence and presidential pardon, claiming that the Biden administration wanted to send a message to the crypto industry with his case. Related Reading: UK Lawmaker Calls For Probe Into Nigel Farage’s Crypto Ties After $2.7M Stack BTC Promotion Biden Admin Crackdown Led CZ To Prison On Tuesday, […]

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forklog.media Bitdeer Surpasses MARA in Bitcoin Mining Capacity

The mining company Bitdeer has expanded its cryptocurrency mining capacity to 69.5 EH/s, marking a 504% increase over the year.  $BTDR March 2026 Operations Update:🔹Self-mining #hashrate of 69.5 EH/s (⬆️ 504% Y/Y), with 661 $BTC mined (⬆️ 480% Y/Y)🔹#SEALMINER A4 series launched with efficiency of ~9.45 J/T🔹#AICloud ARR reached ~$43M (⬆️ 105% M/M) as demand for #AI agent workloads grows… pic.twitter.com/3fjMX4KE0R— Bitdeer (@Bitdeer) April 15, 2026 In March, the firm mined 661 BTC, a 480% increase from the previous year. Bitdeer operates approximately 262,000 mining rigs, of which 225,000 are owned by the company.  The company's global energy capacity, including projects under development, has reached 3 GW. Market Position The total hashrate managed by Bitdeer has risen to 78.1 EH/s, encompassing both its own equipment and hosted machines. The nearest competitor, MARA, has a capacity of 66.4 EH/s, while CleanSpark stands at 47.3 EH/s.  The company is ramping up production of ASIC miners: the flagship SEALMINER A4 series with an energy efficiency of ~9.45 J/TH has already hit the market. In March, Bitdeer also introduced the SEALMINER DL1 Air for mining Litecoin and Dogecoin using the Scrypt algorithm. Simultaneously, the firm is scaling its AI division. The load level of the AI Cloud service increased from 64% to 94%, with annual revenue reaching approximately $43 million, a 105% rise over the month. “This dynamic demonstrates both the scale of market opportunities and our ability to effectively provide high-performance infrastructure for artificial intelligence,” commented Bitdeer's Chief Operating Officer Matt Kong. Other Players Meanwhile, miner CleanSpark reported mining 658 BTC in March. Since the beginning of the year, the company has accumulated 1,799 BTC.  The operational hashrate at the end of last month reached 50 EH/s. Its fleet of 224,473 rigs achieved peak efficiency of 16.07 J/TH, and the average monthly capacity increased by 11%.  The firm controls over 1.8 GW of capacity, with 808 MW already operational. CleanSpark is actively expanding beyond bitcoin mining. The company's CEO, Matt Schultz, noted that they have “made significant progress in attracting their first hyperscale client in AI and high-performance computing.”  Canaan mined 89 BTC in March. The miner's crypto reserves reached a record 1,808 BTC and 3,952 ETH.  The company's deployed hashrate stands at 10.97 EH/s. An additional 4.4 EH/s is generated by a joint venture acquired from Cipher Mining — in February, Canaan purchased 49% of its partner in three Texas facilities. Sales Major miners continue to sell bitcoin amid challenging industry conditions. According to CryptoQuant, since the start of the current cycle, their combined balances have fallen from 1.862 million to 1.801 million BTC. Net sales amounted to approximately 61,000 BTC. Miner Reserves Declining.Since the start of this cycle, miner reserves fell from ~1.862M BTC to 1.801M BTC, a net sell of ~61K BTC.Verified selling: • Riot Platforms: 4,026 BTC • Marathon Digital: 13,210 BTC • Core Scientific: 1,992 BTCSimultaneously, AntPool miner… pic.twitter.com/xg9wrLshuH— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) April 16, 2026 The largest number of coins was sold by MARA Holdings — 13,210 BTC. Riot Platforms and Core Scientific sold 4,026 BTC and 1,992 BTC respectively.  Meanwhile, experts have noted an increase in the balances of the AntPool mining pool.  Earlier in the first quarter of 2026, bitcoin's hashrate declined by nearly 6%. Experts attributed the drop to the shutdown of outdated equipment. 

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blockonomi.com Bittensor Proposes Locked Stake Mechanism to Strengthen Subnet Governance

TLDR: Bittensor’s Conviction Mechanism locks stake over time, creating a verifiable metric for long-term holder commitment. Subnet ownership becomes competitive under the proposal, replacing static control with conviction-based voting rights. Initial rollout targets mature subnets 3, 39, and 81, with new subnets receiving a grace period before rules apply. Bittensor’s long-term vision uses locked stake [...] The post Bittensor Proposes Locked Stake Mechanism to Strengthen Subnet Governance appeared first on Blockonomi.

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news.bitcoin.com Pakistan Reopens Banks to Crypto: A Look at What Changed

Pakistan has ended one of the longest-running banking prohibitions in global crypto. On April 14, 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan issued BPRD Circular Letter No. 10 of 2026, allowing licensed banks to open and maintain accounts for Virtual Asset Service Providers holding a valid No Objection Certificate or full license from the Pakistan Virtual […]

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