Crypto markets digested a fresh round of regulatory and security headlines on Tuesday ET, as U.S. spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs posted net outflows while South Korea's tax authority moved to operationalize a long-delayed crypto tax regime set to take effect in 2027. In the U.S., spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a combined net outflow of $89.6754 million on April 28 ET, according to SoSoValue data cited by PANews.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has led spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other United States-based institutional investors into renewed selling pressure as of April 29.
A new product from Mezo, backed by Anchorage Digital and seeded by Bullish, highlights a broader shift as institutions seek yield on bitcoin without sacrificing custody or control.
Postquant Labs launched the Quip wallet, which uses Arch Network and WOTS+ signatures to deliver quantum-resistant bitcoin protection via a Layer 2 approach, bypassing the contentious protocol debate.
Bitcoin traded in a tight range below $77,000 as oil climbed above $111 on reports of a prolonged U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and traders awaited the Fed's rate decision.
FBI director Kash Patel has disclosed his evolving stance on Bitcoin, speaking on Monday at the Bitcoin 2026 conference session.
Economist Peter Schiff questioned on Tuesday Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) decline over the past year, despite Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) substantially boosting its BTC reserves during the same time. Schiff Targets Saylor's Strategy Again In an X post, Schiff chose the 2025 Bitcoin Conference as the reference point.
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Bitcoin's Hash Ribbons indicator has flashed another buy signal, reviving a historically watched miner-capitulation setup. But according to crypto analyst Darkfost, the signal may require more caution this cycle as miner activity becomes increasingly exposed to energy shocks, geopolitical pressure and shrinking block rewards.
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