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Warren claims SEC’s Atkins likely misled Congress over enforcement data

SEC chair Paul Atkins is under fire from Senator Elizabeth Warren, who says he “may have been deliberately trying” to mislead Congress about the agency’s enforcement activity..

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation..

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

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Kelp restaking platform exploited, $293M drained in attack

The attack caused a "cross-protocol contagion" that has impacted at least nine crypto protocols, blockchain security firm Cyvers said..

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

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Solana futures open interest rose by 20% this week: Is $100 SOL next?

SOL’s steady recovery alongside the wider crypto market has traders debating whether $100 could be the next stop for the altcoin..

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

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Bitcoin mining difficulty falls, but projected to rise in next adjustment

The average block time at publication is about 9.8 minutes, falling slightly short of the 10-minute block target, according to CoinWarz..

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

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Iran views BTC as a strategic asset, but USDt still dominates oil tolls: BPI

The Iranian government chose Bitcoin as a payment method for oil tolls due to its confiscation-resistant properties, but only dollar stablecoins have been used so far..

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

FINANCES

Hormuz is (apparently) unblocked. Energy markets remain a mess

Mines, mistrust and missing ships will keep markets tight for months

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Global imbalances are back. Who’s to blame?

The suspects look familiar

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Pakistan’s deft diplomacy is an economic blessing. And a curse

It allows the country’s rulers to put off necessary reforms

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

War will drain the Gulf’s $6trn treasure chest

The conflict complicates life for the custodians of Middle Eastern oil fortunes

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

How to build a portfolio when bonds fail to buffer stocks

The classic hedge has fallen apart, but don’t dump it just yet

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

The tech jobs bust is real. Don’t blame AI (yet)

Why technology firms are shedding workers

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

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POLICY

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland

It is the first time the prime minister has been north of the border since the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for him to step down in February.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM

The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026

Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl

Sir Keir and the top official at the Foreign Office at the time are expected to face questions from MPs next week.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work

The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026