Author: Simran Mishra

Bitcoin CIA Theory is Trending Again: New Claims Question Satoshi Nakamoto and Crypto Origins – No Proof Yet, But Debate is Growing Fast The Bitcoin CIA theory has once again returned to the spotlight. New claims have raised questions about Satoshi Nakamoto and the true crypto origins of Bitcoin. Professor Jiang made these claims during a podcast released on April 15. The video spread quickly across social media. It started a fresh round of discussion in the crypto community. Questions Around Satoshi’s Identity Jiang said the story of Satoshi Nakamoto does not feel convincing. He asked why someone would spend…

Votre Raises $3.75M to Scale Same-Day Bitcoin Loans with Faster Base Network and User-Controlled Assets Votre, a startup from New York, has raised $3.75 million in a new funding round. The deal was announced on April 16. This move shows rising interest in Votre on-chain lending and simple crypto loan services. The funding round was led by a16z CSX. Other investors like MaC Venture Capital, Druid Ventures, and some angel investors also joined. This strong support shows trust in the company’s idea and future plans. Strong Investor Support Boosts Growth Votre runs a crypto lending platform on the Base Layer…

Y Combinator Tests 3-Step On-Chain Funding with $1 Trial Before $500K USDC Transfer on Solana Y Combinator has started a new way of funding startups. The Y Combinator invested $500,000 in Totalis using USDC on the Solana network. This is its first full stablecoin investment, which means for the first time it has used only stablecoins for a full investment. The funding money did not move through banks. It went directly on the blockchain. The payment happened in three steps. First, came a small test payment, a $1 test transfer. Then two larger transfers followed. This method showed how simple…

Kraken Eyes 2026 IPO While Expanding into Derivatives and Retail Trading Tools Through Deutsche Börse Partnership Crypto exchange Kraken has decided to move ahead with its Kraken IPO in the United States. The company has quietly filed papers with the SEC filing process. Co-CEO Arjun Sethi shared this update at an event in Washington, DC. Kraken had already filed draft documents in November 2025. At that time, the company did not fix any date for listing. Now, it looks ready to try again, with a possible plan to go public later in 2026. Kraken IPO Plans Restart in 2026 Earlier…

Visa and Zodia Custody Join Stripe Tempo Blockchain to Boost Machine Payments & Stablecoin Payments with AI Systems: Big Step for Future Payments Global payments company Visa and crypto firm Zodia Custody have joined the Stripe Tempo blockchain as validators. This step supports the growth of machine payments and stablecoin payments. The Stripe Tempo blockchain comes from Stripe with support from Paradigm. The network focuses on agentic commerce. This means AI systems and devices can send and receive payments on their own. Visa and Zodia Custody Join as Validators Visa built and runs its validator node in-house. The company worked…

CBI Calls Ayush Varshney ‘Technical Mastermind’ in GainBitcoin Scam, Granted Bail as Probe Widens A big update has come in one of India’s largest crypto fraud cases. Ayush Varshney, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, faced arrest at Mumbai airport in March 2026. Officials said he tried to leave the country during the ongoing GainBitcoin scam probe. The Central Bureau of Investigation handled the arrest. The agency linked Varshney to the GainBitcoin scam, which caused losses of about $2.1 billion. Investigators called him the “technical mastermind” of the operation. They said he helped build the platform’s system and tools. GainBitcoin…

South Korea Suspends Coinone for 3 Months, Blocks New Users After 10K+ Illegal Transactions Found South Korea’s crypto crackdown is getting stronger as regulators take action against Coinone. The country’s third-largest crypto exchange now faces a $3.5 million penalty and service restrictions. Authorities want better safety and transparency in the crypto market. The Financial Intelligence Unit found several AML violations at Coinone. Reports say the exchange failed to properly verify user identities in about 70,000 cases. This raised serious concerns about illegal activities on the platform. AML Violations Raise Major Concerns The probe also found that Coinone worked with foreign…

Delhi High Court Says Crypto Firms aren’t ‘State’, Rejects CBI Probe in BitBNS Case, Urges Legal Route The Delhi High Court has rejected a petition that asked for a CBI investigation into crypto exchange BitBNS. The court said there was not enough proof to support such a probe. The case came after some users raised concerns about money issues on the platform. The petitioner claimed financial losses and problems with withdrawals. The plea asked the court to order a detailed investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The court did not agree with the request. It clearly said that no…

US Senate Restarts CLARITY Act Talks to Make Crypto Regulation Simple and Clear: Big Step for Digital Assets and Institutional Investment Growth. The US Senate has started discussing the CLARITY Act again after a short break. This bill is important because it can set clear crypto regulation and make rules easy for digital assets. The CLARITY Act already passed in the House in July 2025. But the Senate delayed it earlier due to confusion over stablecoin rules and DeFi control. Now, leaders are trying again to move the bill forward. Why the CLARITY Act Matters Now The main aim of…

Rs. 800 Crore Crypto Scam Busted in India: Fake Apps Showed Profits and Trapped Investors – Mastermind Arrested, Stay Careful with Online Investments A huge Rs. 800 crore crypto scam has been exposed in India. The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force uncovered a big cyber fraud network that cheated people in many states. Police arrested the main accused, Jatindra Ram, from Saharanpur. The accused ran a crypto investment fraud using fake trading apps and fake companies. He created a wide network in cities like Noida, Dehradun, Haridwar, and Faridabad. The group used social media, meetings, and messaging apps to reach…