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Research analysts from Benchmark and Bernstein reiterated buy ratings Friday and set lofty price targets for Bitcoin reserve giant Strategy (MSTR). https://decrypt.co/317710/analysts-upbeat-strategy-bitcoin-buying-plans

The UK's financial regulator is considering a ban on buying crypto with credit, and also mulling outlawing crypto lending and borrowing platforms. https://decrypt.co/317701/uk-ban-buying-crypto-credit-cards

Gala Games is shutting down The Walking Dead: Empires and offering NFT owners assets in other games as compensation. Click to read via @ggDecrypt: https://decrypt.co/317687/the-walking-dead-ethereum-nft-game-is-about-to-be-killed-off

This week in Public Keys: Strategy goes full laser-eyes on Bitcoin, and Cboe pats itself on the back for its “really nice” crypto ecosystem.

Read more: https://decrypt.co/317671/public-keys-strategy-bitcoin-robinhood-gold

Elon Musk's "truth-seeking" chatbot Grok is causing conservative meltdowns by settling arguments in favor of the left. https://decrypt.co/317677/grok-woke-maga-furious-elon-musk-ai

UK Regulator Proposes Ban on Buying Crypto With Credit Cards https://decrypt.co/317701/uk-ban-buying-crypto-credit-cards

Public Keys: Strategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin Plans, Robinhood Glitters With Gold https://decrypt.co/317671/public-keys-strategy-bitcoin-robinhood-gold

Bitcoin miner @RiotPlatforms clocked $161.39 million in revenue in the three-month period ending on March 31, up 13% from the previous quarter, the firm said, but wung to a loss of $296.4 million, or $.90 per share, for the period. https://decrypt.co/317664/riot-platform-post-mixed-q1-results-effects-of-bitcoin-blockchains-halving-linger

Amazon's Alexa+ debuts in the United States, offering a purportedly smarter, more conversational assistant experience using generative AI. https://decrypt.co/317605/amazon-rolling-out-enhanced-alexa

Bitcoin Rises as Wall Street Cements ‘Liberation Day’ Recovery on Strong Jobs Report https://decrypt.co/317686/bitcoin-rises-wall-street-cements-liberation-day-recovery-strong-jobs-report

'Grok Is Woke!' MAGA Users Furious as Elon Musk's AI Delivers 'Uncomfortable Truths' https://decrypt.co/317677/grok-woke-maga-furious-elon-musk-ai

Riot Platforms Posts Mixed Q1 Results as Effects of Bitcoin 'Halving' Linger https://decrypt.co/317664/riot-platform-post-mixed-q1-results-effects-of-bitcoin-blockchains-halving-linger

Apple has loosened restrictions on developers’ ability to offer iPhone and iPad apps directing users to external purchasing methods, including for NFTs. https://decrypt.co/317589/apple-loosens-nft-crypto-ios-app-rules

Amazon Begins Rolling Out Enhanced AI-Powered Alexa+ Assistant https://decrypt.co/317605/amazon-rolling-out-enhanced-alexa

It's official—GTA 6 has been delayed into 2026. Here's the latest on the next Grand Theft Auto with the firm launch date. Click to read via @ggDecrypt: https://decrypt.co/154049/grand-theft-auto-6-release-date-rumors-leaks-news

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is seeking feedback on crypto assets on the path towards a more regulated market.

Read more: https://decrypt.co/317552/fca-asks-for-public-feedback-on-crypto-legislation

Apple Eases NFT, Crypto Rules for iOS Apps Following Antitrust Ruling https://decrypt.co/317589/apple-loosens-nft-crypto-ios-app-rules

FCA Asks for Public Feedback on UK Crypto Legislation https://decrypt.co/317552/fca-asks-for-public-feedback-on-crypto-legislation

Two Prime Ditches Ethereum for Bitcoin, Citing ‘Meme Coin’ Behavior https://decrypt.co/317544/two-prime-ditches-ethereum-for-bitcoin-citing-meme-coin-behavior

Bitcoin Dominance Hits Four-Year High As BTC Price Tops $97,000 https://decrypt.co/317548/bitcoin-dominance-hits-four-year-high-as-btc-price-tops-97000