Telegram Wallet Launches BTC, ETH, USDT Yield Vaults

Ben McKenzie Slams Bitcoin on Jon Stewart Show

Actor Ben McKenzie appeared on The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on Aug. 14 in a segment titled "The Other Side of Bitcoin: Crypto Corruption," where he delivered a sharp critique of Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency industry. McKenzie, known for his film and television work, has become a

BTC edges up 0.46% in 15 minutes: institutional fund outflows and macro risk-off sentiment in sync drove the move

From 15:00 to 15:15 (UTC) on 2026-04-16, BTC logged a +0.46% return within 15 minutes. The price fluctuated in a range of 73,939.7 to 74,440.0 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.68%. During this time window, market attention increased, short-term volatility intensified, and fund-flow characteristics changed noticeably. The main driver of this deviation is the continued outflow of large amounts of capital from exchanges. According to on-chain data, in the past 24 hours the net flow was -14,408.84 BTC, mainly concentrated in large transfer ranges of more than $1 million (especially>$10M net outflow -12,987.03 BTC). This shows that institutions and large holders actively reduced their BTC holdings on exchanges, and short-term selling pressure was significantly lowered. Against the backdrop of persistently weak liquidity, with order book depth remaining at a low level for a long time, the price has become more sensitive to medium-sized buy orders—amplifying the impact of even modest inflows on spot market price action. In addition, macro conditions changed in parallel and produced a synchronized effect: easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East boosted overall market sentiment. International gold prices rose, global equity markets hit new highs, and the market re-evaluated the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting rates within the year, further increasing investor attention to safe-haven assets (including BTC). At the same time, on-chain data indicates that the “whale” trading activity during this phase is at an annual low (>$1M transfers fell to 1,485 transactions). With heavy market wait-and-see sentiment and limited short-term supply, BTC’s responsiveness to sudden buy-side capital was further enhanced. Investors should be reminded that current market liquidity is still fragile. Insufficient order book depth increases the market’s sensitivity to large capital movements, and short-term volatility may intensify. Going forward, focus on further shifts in on-chain large-fund flows, changes in price action as it breaks through support or resistance regions, and the risks and opportunities brought by related macro policies and geopolitical developments. Please continue to track key data and stay alert to any sudden shocks during the period of abnormal moves.

Bitcoin Transactions Face 70-Page Tax Filing Burden Annually

According to Nicholas Anthony of the Cato Institute's Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, spending Bitcoin on everyday purchases creates an unexpected tax compliance nightmare. The IRS treats Bitcoin as property, not currency, meaning every transaction—even a $5 coffee

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana ETFs Record Positive Net Inflows on April 16

Gate News message, according to the April 16 update, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 1-day net inflow of +2,855 BTC (+$209.95M) and a 7-day net inflow of +11,849 BTC (+$871.52M). Ethereum ETFs showed a 1-day net inflow of +15,477 ETH (+$35.44M) and a 7-day net inflow of +90,366 ETH (+$206.94M). Solana ETFs

Bitcoin Breaks Below $74K as 24-Hour Decline Reaches 0.02%

Gate News message, April 16 — Bitcoin fell below the $74,000 level, currently trading at $73,906 with a 24-hour decline of 0.02%.

Newly Created Wallet Withdraws 1,470 BTC Worth $109M from Major CEX

Gate News message, April 16 — According to Onchain Lens, a newly created wallet withdrew 1,470 BTC, valued at approximately $109 million, from a major CEX.