Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
Bitcoin’s ceasefire boost is starting to fizzle out as investors look for real-world results
What you need to know for April 17, 2026
Russia-linked Grinex exchange halts operations after $13 million ‘state-backed’ hack
The exchange, formerly known as Garantex and based in Kyrgyzstan, has been sanctioned by the U.S., U.K. and EU for helping users bypass sanctions.
Bitcoin holds near $75,000 as short-term holders look for profit opportunities
Bitcoin is hovering near $75,000 as steady institutional demand meets a wall of supply, while the options market is biased toward downside hedges.
South Korea to test blockchain deposit tokens for government spending in Q4
Token-based payments can be programmed with spending limits and which industries can use them, reducing audits and lowering transaction fees by removing intermediaries.
Crypto Long & Short: Fighting fraud in the digital age: why state-led identity is the future
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Tricia Gallagher writes how the fix for broken digital identity systems will need to be state-led and user-controlled.
EToro to acquire crypto wallet Zengo in $70 million deal
The acquisition ties in the retail trading platform with advanced wallet technology meant to help protect users' assets.
Scroll moves to cut costs after top protocol migrates to Optimism
The downsizing follows a financial hit after Scroll's top protocol migrated to Optimism, draining nearly $160 million in TVL and $13 million in annualized fees.
Bitcoin, ether in Goldilocks rally while smaller coins take a back seat
What you need to know for April 14, 2026
