Category: Tech News

Malta’s Gaming Shield Faces Second EU Legal Setback in a Week

2026-04-25 By admin

An April 23 non-binding opinion from an Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union has found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with EU law, marking the second significant setback for the country’s iGaming protection regime in just over a week. Key Takeaways: AG Emiliou found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with the EU’s […]

UAE Announces Shift Toward AI Government Model in the Next Two Years

2026-04-25 By admin

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that the goal was for 50% of government sectors to operate through autonomous agentic AI. The transition will also include the training of federal employees to “master AI” and will be overseen by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed. Key Takeaways: UAE PM Al Maktoum announced a major […]

Bitcoin Bonuses Expand as Fold Brings Payroll-Linked Rewards to Employers

2026-04-25 By admin

Fold Holdings expanded bitcoin workplace compensation with a new employer bonus program. The rollout turns payroll-linked incentives into a potential distribution channel for everyday BTC adoption. Key Takeaways: Fold launches BTC bonuses, expanding employer adoption pathways. Businesses gain crypto tools, strengthening retention incentives. Fold Business growth signals wider corporate bitcoin integration. Fold Business Brings Bitcoin […]

Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts

2026-04-25 By admin

Singapore police intensified digital asset enforcement with major exchanges targeting scam-related crypto activity. The move strengthens real-time tracking of suspicious blockchain flows as authorities push to curb fraud risks. Key Takeaways: Singapore Police Force expanded crypto crackdown on scam-related crypto activity. Coinbase, Gemini, Upbit, and Coinhako among the firms that backed enforcement action. Chainalysis and […]

ECB Moves to Facilitate the Implementation of Digital Euro Payments

2026-04-25 By admin

The European Central Bank (ECB) established several agreements with Europe’s largest standards setters, including the ECPC, Nexo Standards, and the Berlin Group, to facilitate the use of the digital euro in payment use cases. These partnerships will insert the digital euro into their existing payment systems. Key Takeaways: The ECB signed 3 agreements with Nexo […]

CFTC Charges Polymarket Trader in First Event Contract Insider Trading Case

2026-04-25 By admin

CFTC insider trading charges against a U.S. Army service member escalate scrutiny of prediction markets. The case raises new legal and national security concerns around event contracts tied to government information. Key Takeaways: First CFTC action targets insider trading in event contracts. Insider trading charges show Army member used classified data to profit. Polymarket bets […]

Cluster Protocol Raises $5 Million to Accelerate CodeXero, a Browser-Native Vibe Coding AI IDE for EVM, Bringing Total Funding to $7.75 Million

2026-04-25 By admin

This sponsored press release was provided by Cluster Protocol and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. With backing from DAO5, Paper Ventures, JPEG Trading, Mapleblock Capital, and a growing roster of strategic investors, Cluster Protocol is building the creation stack that […]