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Chinese-Canadian educator and Predictive History host Jiang Xueqin has stirred debate after arguing that Bitcoin may have been created by the CIA or a broader US “deep state,” rather than by the pseud

Chinese-Canadian educator and Predictive History host Jiang Xueqin has stirred debate after arguing that Bitcoin may have been created by the CIA or a broader US “deep state,” rather than by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. The claim, made on the April 15 episode of the Jack Neel Podcast, quickly drew pushback from prominent Bitcoin commentators who said Jiang’s argument rests on a basic misunderstanding of how the network works.

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Jiang, a Beijing-based commentator with 2.3 million YouTube subscribers, framed the theory around what he described as a game-theory process of elimination. He said the standard origin story “makes no sense,” asking why someone would spend years or even decades developing blockchain technology only to release it to the world for free and then disappear.

“So then you have to ask yourself three questions,” Jiang said. “First of all is who would have the technology and the expertise to create something like the blockchain. Second of all, you have to ask who would benefit from this blockchain creation. The third question you want to ask is why would they keep it secret?”

From there, Jiang argued that the likely candidates were US intelligence and defense agencies, citing the role government-linked institutions played in building foundational internet infrastructure. “Probably the same people who created the internet, probably the same people who created GPS, DARPA, NSA, CIA, probably these guys,” he said. In his telling, blockchain would serve two strategic purposes: surveillance and covert financing.

He pushed the argument further by suggesting that the network’s value depends on people believing it sits outside political control. “The answer is only if people believe that this was transparent, open and beyond authority, beyond political control, would it have value,” Jiang said. “So

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HIVE Digital is raising $75m in 0% exchangeable notes to fund GPUs and data centers as it pivots from pure bitcoin mining toward AI cloud and eyes a TSX up‑listing. Summary HIVE Digital plans a $75m private placement of 0% exchangeable senior notes due 2031. Proceeds will fund GPU purchases, AI data center expansion and capped call hedging. The miner has TSX conditional approval after posting record $93.1m quarterly revenue. HIVE Digital Technologies is raising $75 million via a private offering of 0% exchangeable senior notes due 2031, doubling down on artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers as it prepares to move its listing to the Toronto Stock Exchange. The notes will be issued by HIVE Bermuda 2026 Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary, to qualified investors in a deal that also includes a 13‑day option for an additional $15 million of paper. According to HIVE, net proceeds will fund “general corporate purposes and capital investment, including the purchase of graphics processing units and data center expansion,” as the company accelerates its pivot from pure bitcoin mining toward high‑performance computing and AI workloads. The securities will not bear regular interest and can be exchanged into cash, HIVE common shares, or a mix of both once final pricing and the initial exchange rate are set, giving investors equity‑linked upside without conventional coupons. HIVE leans into AI pivot and TSX ambitions To offset potential dilution from the exchangeable notes, HIVE “intends to fund capped call transactions using cash on hand,” a structure designed to cap the effective conversion price and reduce pressure on common shareholders if the stock rallies. The company said part of the net proceeds may be used to reimburse the issuer for those capped call costs, linking the financing directly to equity‑protection mechanics. HIVE also disclosed it has 

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SEC Officials Promote the US Crypto Industry's Ambitions in Podcast Debut

Agency Chairman Paul Atkins met with two key commissioners to outline a shift away from enforcement.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins launched a new podcast with Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, outlining an innovation-focused crypto regulatory agenda.

Since Trump's return to office, the agency has dismissed more than a dozen crypto-related cases, with such cases declining by 22% in fiscal year 2025.

Experts say clear rules can facilitate institutional adoption, but timing remains critical.

The SEC's sweeping regulatory shift under Chairman Paul Atkins sends the clearest signal yet that America's top securities regulator has chosen cooperation over confrontation with the crypto industry—but experts say the question of whether rhetoric will translate into sustainable policy remains central to markets. 

In the first episode of the Material Matters podcast, Atkins' first official podcast, the SEC chairman championed innovation, declaring that the US must become a place "where people want to innovate, whether in cryptocurrency or elsewhere," and noting "a very important inflection point in American markets."

The first episode, released Thursday, featured Commissioners Mark Ueda and Hester Peirce, and the agency presented it as a window into its priorities for 2026.

"There's been a complete reversal of direction over the last four years," Ueda said of the Gensler-era SEC, noting that the agency has strayed from its core mandate in areas such as overseeing diversity, equity, and inclusion, greenhouse gas emissions disclosure, and supply chain management.

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Bitcoin has steadily rebounded in price this April, with its price on Friday returning to $77,000. After news of Iran reportedly reopening the Strait of Hormuz, crypto responded well, with the king cr

Bitcoin Price Passes $77,000, Crypto Stocks See Climb

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Utexo and x402 Expand USDT Payments


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Utexo, a Bitcoin-native settlement layer for stablecoin payments, announced a collaboration with x402 to add USDT support to the x402 payment protocol. The update enables real-time transactions between autonomous systems with settlement speeds of up to 50 milliseconds.

x402, an open protocol for embedding payments into HTTP requests, allows applications and APIs to process transactions using the HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status. The model removes the need for user accounts or pre-funded balances, enabling direct, on-demand payments between services.

Utexo, a provider of low-latency confidential payment infrastructure, focuses on secure and fast execution for machine-driven transactions. In April 2026, the company joined the Linux Foundation, a global organization supporting open-source development.

The integration targets use cases where software systems transact independently. These include API payments, access to data services, and coordination between platforms without manual input.

Utexo and x402 Expand USDT Payments

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On April 17, The Information reported that Chinese AI company DeepSeek is planning its first external funding round, targeting a valuation exceeding $10 billion. This marks a shift from its previous r

DeepSeek Launches First External Funding Round, Valuation Expected to Exceed $10 Billion

Bitcoin is once again at the center of global attention and not just because of price. In today’s market, BTC is moving in a complex environment shaped by macroeconomics, geopolitical tension, and liq


Bitcoin is once again at the center of global attention  and not just because of price.

In today’s market, BTC is moving in a complex environment shaped by macroeconomics, geopolitical tension, and liquidity flows. Interest rate expectations, inflation data, and global conflicts are all influencing how investors position themselves.

We’re seeing a pattern:
Short-term volatility driven by news, but long-term conviction remains strong.

Institutional interest continues to grow, while retail traders react quickly to market sentiment. This creates sharp moves — both up and down — making Bitcoin one of the most dynamic assets to watch right now.
BTC is no longer just a speculative asset.
It’s becoming a macro-sensitive instrument.
The question is no longer *if* Bitcoin will move 
but *when*, and *how big*.
Stay sharp. The market is watching.

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RAVE and SIREN extend gains amid market manipulation warningsRave DAO ($RAVE) and Siren ($SIREN) were among the day’s winners, once again showing that tokens were a major target for rallies. Both toke

RAVE and SIREN extend gains amid market manipulation warningsRave DAO ($RAVE) and Siren ($SIREN) were among the day’s winners, once again showing that tokens were a major target for rallies. Both tokens received warnings of potential market manipulation.
Rave DAO ($RAVE) and Siren ($SIREN) both traded near all-time highs after another upward leg of record rallies. The tokens have sustained that pace in the past week, sparking suggestions of an organized pump. Tokens with this type of price action often require significant efforts from market makers and coordinated trades that may benefit insiders.



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On April 17, influenced by the news that the Iranian Foreign Minister stated that commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened, U.S. and Brent crude oil prices fell over 6% in one day

U.S. and Brent Crude Oil Prices Drop Over 6% in One Day

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!Ethereum Network Transaction Volume Reaches Highest Level Since 2023! Here Are the Detai

Ethereum Network Transaction Volume Reaches Highest Level Since 2023! Here Are the Details



The Ethereum mainnet reached its highest ever quarterly transaction volume in the first quarter of 2026, processing a total of 200.4 million transactions.

This figure represents more than double the increase seen in 2023, when the figure was around 90 million, indicating that the network is experiencing a strong “U-shaped recovery”.

However, the divergence between the network’s fundamental data and price performance is noteworthy. Ethereum’s price has fallen by more than 50% compared to its peak of around $5,000 in August 2025, and is currently trading around $2,330.

According to experts, the main driving force behind the increase in transaction volume has been the rise in Layer 2 solutions and stablecoin usage. Specifically, the Base and Arbitrum networks have increased user engagement thanks to lower transaction fees, and this activity is reflected back to the Ethereum mainnet through bridging and consensus processes.

On the other hand, Token Terminal data shows that the stablecoin supply on Ethereum has reached a record high of $180 billion, accounting for approximately 60% of the global market.

Analysts note that the Dencun update significantly reduced Layer-2 data costs, but this hasn’t been reflected to the same extent in metrics like transaction fees and token burning.

Ethereum Network Transaction Volume Reaches Highes

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CFTC launches innovation task force as crypto policy push accelerates

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