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The U.S. Department of Justice has ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a potential obstacle to the upcoming leadership transition at the central bank and easing uncertainty around the confirmation of his successor. In a statement posted on X, Washington, D.C. U.S. Attorney General Jeanine Pirro said the inquiry would be closed as oversight shifts internally. “Accordingly, I have directed my office to close our investigation as the IG undertakes this inquiry. Note well, however, that I will not hesitate to restart a criminal investigation should the facts warrant doing so,” Pirro said. The probe…

TAIPEI, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HOYA BIT, a Taiwan-based cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced that it has become the world’s first crypto exchange to achieve BSI ISO 14068-1 carbon neutrality certification. Bryn Sutton, Vice President of BSI, and Aiman Ali, Global Head of Sustainability, traveled to Taiwan to present the certification in person, reflecting BSI’s high regard for HOYA BIT. By integrating carbon governance, information transparency, and third-party auditing into its core operations, HOYA BIT has established a reliable framework for the digital asset industry. BSI is the world’s first national standards body, and its certifications are recognized by global…

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.57%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) fell -0.42%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) fell -0.59%.Stock indexes erased early gains on Thursday and settled lower as peace talks with Iran remain in limbo.  The US and Iran are locked in a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides blocking the waterway to gain leverage during an extended ceasefire.  The US said it was waiting for a response from Iran before…

The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission have jointly proposed amendments to Form PF aimed at reducing reporting burdens for private fund advisers while preserving regulators’ ability to monitor systemic risk. Form PF, the confidential reporting form used by certain SEC-registered advisers—including those also registered with the CFTC—supports oversight by the Financial Stability Oversight Council and informs investor protection efforts. The proposed changes seek to recalibrate disclosure requirements that regulators say have grown overly complex. “A key pillar of my agenda is restoring balance to disclosure obligations and reducing the cost of compliance wherever possible,” said SEC…

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, April 23rd, 2026, Chainwire At the Prediction Conference in Las Vegas, SafeBets [SafeBets.world Inc.] unveiled a first-of-its-kind prediction platform where users can earn substantial financial rewards. The company’s arrival comes as the prediction market sector reaches a historic inflection point. Industry volume has grown 127-fold in three years, from $0.5 billion in 2022 to $63.5 billion in 2025, with research firm Eilers & Krejcik further projecting the sector to reach $1 trillion in annual trading volume by 2030. SafeBets is built to capture a significant share of that market through a model that no existing…

New York, United States of America, April 23rd, 2026, Chainwire Threshold Network today announced Verifiable Bitcoin Accounts (VBA), a new framework for institutional Bitcoin deployment built on the same signer infrastructure that has operated with Bitcoin for six years, processed over $5 billion in cumulative volume, and sustained zero losses. Verifiable Bitcoin Accounts are a Bitcoin Script and PSBT-based account framework for institutional Bitcoin deployment. They define preauthorized spending paths, signer combinations, timelocks, and recovery routes at account setup, allowing allocators to use Bitcoin-backed onchain strategies while preserving segregated custody workflows and verifiable settlement paths. Your Bitcoin, Your Custody BTC…

APIA, Samoa, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first global cryptocurrency exchange trusted by over 10 million traders, announced the official launch of its Prediction Market, powered by Polymarket, a leading decentralized prediction market platform. The new product enables users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events, while broadening Phemex’s platform beyond traditional price-based markets. Through the Prediction Market, Phemex users can take YES or NO positions on a wide range of events, including cryptocurrency milestones, sports tournaments, and world events. Markets are accessible directly through existing Phemex accounts using USDT, without requiring external wallets or separate on-chain…

The cryptocurrency industry has repeatedly shown that timing matters as much as technology. Many blockchain networks launch years before mainstream users fully understand their value. Today, one of the most discussed questions among investors, developers, and early adopters is whether Berachain is arriving too early for mass adoption or positioning itself perfectly for the next Web3 growth cycle. While still an emerging Layer-1 ecosystem, Berachain has begun attracting attention because of its liquidity-focused design and growing developer curiosity. Understanding whether a blockchain is “too early” requires examining infrastructure readiness, developer participation, ecosystem maturity, and real user demand. What Mainstream Adoption…

The wheat complex was lower across the three markets in the midweek session. Chicago SRW futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 2 to 5 ¾ cents. KC HRW futures were down 4 to 5 ¾ on the day. MPLS spring wheat posted losses of ¼ to 2 ¼ cents at the closing bell. The 7-day forecast from NOAA shows the western half of KS through the panhandle of TX with little to no precip. Areas further east is looking at 1 to 2 inches of precip. Don’t Miss a Day: From crude oil to coffee, sign up free for…

Key points:Bitcoin’s rise above the $78,333 resistance opens the door for a rally to $84,000.Several major altcoins are attempting to rise above their resistance levels, signaling aggressive buying at lower levels.Bitcoin (BTC) rallied above $79,000, indicating that the bulls are back in the game. Crypto market intelligence platform Decode said in a post on X that BTC was ready for a short squeeze, waiting for the bulls to light a fuse in a loaded cannon.Select analysts expect the current relief rally to pick up strength. CryptoQuant analyst CW8900 said in a post on X that BTC’s adjusted Net Unrealized Profit/Loss…