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Make CryptoSlate preferred on Tax season is now more connected to Bitcoin’s retail demand.Bitcoin has spent the first half of April trading in the low $70,000s, with recent moves through the $71,000 to $75,000 zone keeping the asset close enough to its highs for retail attention to return quickly.But there’s a more important change happening beneath the surface.A lot of household cash is moving through the U.S. financial system as today’s April 15 tax deadline arrives. This year, tax season is also more complicated for people who own crypto.This overlap creates a more interesting situation than the usual talk about…

Yesterday, CoinDesk flagged the potential for heightened bitcoin BTC$74,086.68 price volatility around the $75,000 level, and that scenario is playing out. After briefly approaching $76,000 late Tuesday, the largest cryptocurrency has pulled back to trade near $73,900.The move may be partly driven by market makers rebalancing their exposure, adding to short-term price volatility.For now, the market remains anchored to familiar themes: the U.S.–Iran peace talks, a fading geopolitical risk premium and the persistent $75,000 resistance level. A sustained extension of the recent rebound depends on bitcoin decisively breaking and holding above this threshold.“The level map is clean. $75K is both…

Ramsey Khalid Ismael — better known as Johnny Somali, the infamous American streamer arrested in Japan, Israel, and South Korea for his provocative behavior — has been imprisoned in South Korea.Found guilty of all charges in a South Korean court, Ismael — who describes himself as a “troll” — has been sentenced to six months in a labor camp, plus an additional 20 days of detention. He will also be deemed a sex offender for five years following a deepfake sex video he posted online, and is unable to work with organizations related to minors, adolescents, and disabled people after…

SOUTH BEND —  The Portage Township Trustee Office is offering gift cards to those in need of laundry assistance as part of its Spring Cleaning laundry program.The gift cards are available to individuals and families who are utilizing the township food pantry or are otherwise receiving assistance from the township.When one seeks aid from Portage Township, the Township will review the last 30 days of expenses to determine what kind of help would be best. A common expense it sees for some people is laundry. Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow said for a family of four, they could easily spend $60 to $80 a month on laundry.“It’s a $20-gift card, so to some people that doesn’t sound…

Ripple has partnered with Kyobo Life Insurance, one of South Korea’s largest life insurers, to pilot blockchain-based settlement of government bonds, as Seoul moves to formalize rules for tokenized securities.Ripple Custody, Ripple’s digital asset custody solution, will support the issuance, storage and settlement of tokenized government bonds, the company said in a Wednesday announcement. The companies will also explore tokenized treasury settlement across Korea’s financial system.The project aims to replace traditional bond settlement processes, which often rely on multiple intermediaries and two-day settlement cycles, with onchain execution that enables near real-time settlement. This change could reduce counterparty risk and improve…

Ripple will help Kyobo explore stablecoin-based payments, enabling continuous, 24/7 transactions within a regulated framework for institutional financial operations. Ripple has announced a strategic partnership with South Korean life insurance company Kyobo Life Insurance to support the development of institutional digital asset infrastructure in the country. The focus will be on enabling tokenized government bond transactions. The collaboration is Ripple’s first partnership with a major insurance institution in the country and will utilize Ripple Custody, its digital asset custody platform designed for regulated financial entities. Tokenized Bonds Take Center Stage Under the agreement, Kyobo Life and Ripple will jointly…

Link copied to clipboard Published Apr 15, 2026, 5:14 AM EDT A perfect collection for new and returning fans Image: SNEG/Games Workshop Games Workshop and SNEG, a boutique publisher dedicated to bringing classic games into the modern gaming sphere, have teamed up to unveil a new label: Warhammer Classics. An accessible and remastered collection, Warhammer Classics brings more than 20 cult-favorite Warhammer video games to PC. Some of these titles will be making their long-awaited return to Steam, while seven games in the collection will debut on the digital storefront. The Warhammer franchise, both in its fantasy and futuristic incarnations, has…

XRP is pushing higher again, with volume confirming the move, but it still has to prove this is more than a short-term breakout. The rally is holding for now, and the addition of real-world usage through Rakuten gives it a stronger narrative than recent moves.News Background• Japan’s e-commerce giant Rakuten is integrating XRP into its payments app, allowing 44 million users to spend it across more than 5 million merchants. Users can also buy XRP using loyalty points and hold it within Rakuten Wallet, embedding the token into a major consumer ecosystem.• The move ties XRP into one of Japan’s…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on After losing 63% of its value over several tough months and challenging investor confidence, XRP made a strong comeback in April.XRP’s recovery is driven by new privacy features for institutions, major retail adoption in Asia, and renewed interest in exchange-traded funds.Cryptorank data shows XRP is on track for its first positive monthly close since September 2025.With investors showing more interest in riskier assets, XRP has risen over 2% in April to $1.35 at the time of writing. Related ReadingBitcoin price soars to 4 week high passing multiple resistance levels within hours with eyes on $77kBitcoin has cleared a multi-month…

In a pirate game like Windrose, your character’s life revolves around your ship. It’s the primary way you navigate the world, allows you to engage in naval combat for rare loot, and serves as a constant form of progression. However, at the start of Windrose, you’re a captain who’s left without a ship, forcing you to survive without one for some time.As you might expect, the game’s story involves you acquiring a ship, but it doesn’t happen automatically. Find out more about how to get your first ship and start upgrading it in Windrose in the guide below.How to get…