Here’s what happened in crypto today April 21, 2026, 5:40 pm
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.
Kalshi mulls crypto expansion with perpetual futures launch: Report April 21, 2026, 5:08 pm
According to reports, Kalshi plans to launch crypto perpetual futures, expanding beyond prediction markets as regulated derivatives offerings in the US continue to evolve.
DoorDash to offer stablecoin payments to users via Tempo blockchain April 21, 2026, 4:00 pm
Tempo announced the integration of ”stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure” with DoorDash, Stripe, Paradigm, Coastal Bank and ARQ.
Blockchain.com adds perpetual futures trading to self-custody wallets April 21, 2026, 3:48 pm
With a CFTC greenlight expected soon, industry momentum is building for the derivative contracts still only available to non-US investors.
Bitcoin inflows to Binance fall to 2023 low as BTC bulls set target on $80K April 21, 2026, 2:00 pm
Bitcoin inflows diverge across exchanges as selling pressure eases on Binance, while Coinbase shows more dominant activity.
New York targets Coinbase, Gemini in fresh crackdown on prediction markets April 21, 2026, 1:50 pm
Attorney General Letitia James alleged that Coinbase and Gemini ran unlicensed markets, adding pressure on crypto companies as states move to regulate event-based trading platforms.
Nium taps Coinbase to add USDC into global payments network April 21, 2026, 1:16 pm
Nium integrates Coinbase’s infrastructure to enable USDC-based cross-border payments, allowing businesses to settle in fiat or stablecoins without relying on prefunded accounts.
Bitcoin price rally 'in progress' but upside could be capped at $84K April 21, 2026, 12:55 pm
Analysts say Bitcoin’s rally has begun, but the upside may be capped at an average spot BTC ETF cost basis near $84,000.
Core Scientific plans $3.3B debt raise to fund AI data center push April 21, 2026, 12:50 pm
The miner plans to refinance short-term debt and scale its US infrastructure as the broader industry pivots toward AI and high-performance computing.
Bitcoin funding stays negative at $78K as short squeeze expectations grow April 21, 2026, 12:48 pm
BTC price action slowly headed upward but funding stayed negative, a unique occurrence that analysis said would result in a short squeeze.