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Geopolitical chess match fuels a broad risk asset rally as markets bet on resolution
Global markets, including crypto and stocks, are rallying on investor optimism that geopolitical tensions regarding the Strait of Hormuz will be resolved peacefully.
Cango raises capital as it faces NYSE delisting risk with shares below $1
Bitcoin miner Cango is raising $75 million in capital while working to regain NYSE compliance after its share price fell below $1.
BlackRock Files Ticker for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF as Bitcoin Strategy Expands
BlackRock has filed for the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, which will trade under the ticker $BITA to offer yield-focused Bitcoin exposure.
Why Bitcoin isn’t rising as fast as global M2 money supply anymore as the dollar squeezes markets
Bitcoin's price is no longer directly correlated with global money supply (M2) due to the stronger dollar and faster tightening financial conditions.
Zodia Markets CEO Usman Ahmad departs, co-founder Nick Philpott named interim CEO
Usman Ahmad has left his position as CEO of Zodia Markets, and co-founder Nick Philpott will serve as interim CEO.
Token Voting Is Crypto’s Broken Incentive System
Token voting in crypto, despite its initial promise, suffers from low participation, whale dominance, and a lack of economic incentives, hindering true decentralization.
What Crypto Whales Are Buying For Potential Gains In April 2026
Crypto whales are accumulating Chainlink, Quant, and Bitcoin Cash as technical indicators suggest potential bullish price movements for these tokens in April 2026.
Genius Group sells entire Bitcoin stash to clear debt, plans treasury rebuild when markets favor
Genius Group has liquidated its Bitcoin holdings to settle $8.5 million in debt while reporting strong operational growth.
Bitcoin miner Cango secures financing as NYSE delisting looms amid low stock price
Cango Inc. secured financing but faces potential NYSE delisting due to its low stock price below $1.00.
Luxor Launches ‘Commander’ Fleet Management Software to Optimize Bitcoin Mining Operations
Luxor Technology launched 'Commander,' a platform to unify and optimize Bitcoin mining operations, aiming for increased profitability.
Ripple Brings Crypto Capabilities to Treasury Management Systems
Ripple has integrated digital asset management into its treasury platform, allowing businesses to track crypto and fiat balances in one unified system.
Franklin Templeton Expands Crypto Arm With CoinFund Deal
Franklin Templeton is acquiring 250 Digital, a CoinFund spinoff, to bolster its institutional crypto investment platform and digital asset business.
Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Purchases via STRC Stock: Will BTC Price Hit $80K?
MicroStrategy is set to resume Bitcoin accumulation using STRC stock proceeds, potentially driving BTC prices toward an $80,000 target.
Franklin Templeton launches crypto division with 250 Digital acquisition
Franklin Templeton is launching a dedicated crypto division, Franklin Crypto, following its planned acquisition of investment firm 250 Digital.
Bitcoin’s support system broke in Q1 — and the buyers that used to hold it up stepped back
Bitcoin experienced a weak Q1 2026, declining 24% due to macroeconomic pressures, reduced institutional demand, and miner sales.
Strategy Breaks Its 13-Week BTC Buying Streak: Why MSTR Stock Still Bounced 6%
Despite ending a 13-week Bitcoin buying streak, MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock bounced 6.31% due to a bullish RSI divergence, though institutional money flow is waning.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Avalanche (AVAX) gains 4% as index moves higher
The CoinDesk 20 index rose 1.0%, led by Avalanche (AVAX) with a 4% gain and Hedera (HBAR) with a 3.6% increase.
Hong Kong Misses March Deadline for Stablecoin Licences
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has missed its March target for issuing the city's first stablecoin licences, providing no revised timeline for approvals.
OpenEden issues first tokenized access to BNY’s Global Short-Dated High-Yield Bond strategy
OpenEden launched HYBOND, a tokenized product offering access to BNY Investments’ high-yield bond strategy, expanding tokenized investment options.
This 20% Ethereum Price Risk May Explain Why Institutions Keep Choosing Bitcoin
Ethereum faces a potential 20% price drop due to a head-and-shoulders pattern, while Bitcoin attracts institutional investment with positive ETF flows.
Dollar Payments Are Leaving Legacy Rails for Polygon
Major financial players are increasingly shifting dollar-based stablecoin payments to the Polygon network due to its superior speed, cost-efficiency, and scalability.
Bitcoin’s crashes are shrinking, and Wall Street is starting to notice
Bitcoin's price drawdowns are decreasing, signaling market maturation and attracting increased institutional investment.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon floats prediction market services
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon revealed the bank is exploring the potential launch of prediction market services.
Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick for the Federal Reserve?
Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair, advocates for lower interest rates and a fundamental rethinking of current economic models.
Bitcoin traders show ‘aggressive caution’ heading into typically low-volume Easter period: K33
K33 reports that Bitcoin traders are adopting defensive positions and increasing short exposure ahead of the historically low-volume Easter holiday period.
Gen Z Turns Bitcoin Into A Solid Portfolio Diversifier
Gen Z is increasingly adopting Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as portfolio diversifiers, viewing volatility as a necessary trade-off for potential above-average returns.
Bitget Expands Agent Hub Ecosystem Through MuleRun Partnership to Advance Agentic Trading
Bitget partnered with MuleRun to launch an AI-powered trading assistant, providing accessible institutional-grade market signals to investors.
Franklin Templeton to Acquire CoinFund Spinoff for Institutional Crypto Push: WSJ
Franklin Templeton is acquiring 250 Digital, a CoinFund spinoff, to bolster its digital asset strategy and target institutional investors.
MicroStrategy Hoards 94% of March Bitcoin While MSTR Bleeds for 9 Months
MicroStrategy acquired 94% of all Bitcoin purchased by public companies in March, yet its stock (MSTR) has experienced nine consecutive months of losses.
Tether hired top HSBC gold traders, then cut them weeks before auditors arrive
Tether abruptly dismissed experienced gold traders from HSBC shortly before announcing a Big Four audit, raising questions about transparency and reserve management.
OpenAI raises a record $122 billion as revenue crosses $2 billion per month
OpenAI secured a record $122 billion in funding, reaching an $852 billion valuation, driven by rapid revenue growth and a massive user base.
Australia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Mandates Licensing for Exchanges and Custodians
Australia has enacted a comprehensive crypto law requiring exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licenses.
Bitcoin Breaks 5-Month Losing Streak With $68K March Close: What’s Next?
Bitcoin ended a five-month losing streak with a 2% gain in March, potentially signaling a bullish reversal based on historical patterns.
ETH, Canton, AVAX, Chainlink news: Grayscale research head lays out bets on $19T tokenization wave
Grayscale's Zach Pandl suggests a phased approach to investing in tokenization, favoring Canton initially and anticipating Ethereum's growth later.
Uniswap Foundation projects funding runway through January 2027 as treasury reaches $85.8 million
The Uniswap Foundation anticipates its funding will last until early 2027, backed by a treasury of $85.8 million as of the end of 2025.
Franklin Templeton agrees to buy CoinFund spinoff to expand crypto investment offering: WSJ
Franklin Templeton will acquire 250 Digital, a CoinFund spinoff, to bolster its crypto investment capabilities and launch 'Franklin Crypto'.
Brazil's B3 stock exchange to launch bitcoin-linked 'event contracts'
Brazil's B3 exchange will launch regulated 'event contracts' linked to bitcoin and other assets, targeting high-net-worth investors.
Franklin Templeton acquires CoinFund unit to grow crypto offerings
Franklin Templeton is acquiring 250 Digital, a CoinFund spinoff, to expand its institutional cryptocurrency investment strategies and digital asset capabilities.
Jack Dorsey says AI should replace the middle manager after Block (XYZ) cuts 4,000 jobs
Jack Dorsey plans to replace middle managers at Block with AI-driven systems to streamline operations and automate organizational coordination.
Smart money is hedging bitcoin more aggressively than ether :Crypto Daybook Americas
Options market data indicates that institutional traders are hedging against bitcoin price drops more aggressively than they are for ether.
Digital bank Monzo ends US venture to double down on Europe
UK digital bank Monzo is exiting the US market to focus on expanding its profitable operations in the UK and continental Europe.
CoinShares enters US public markets via Nasdaq after $1.2 billion Vine Hill SPAC merger
CoinShares began trading on the Nasdaq after a $1.2 billion merger with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp., expanding its presence in U.S. public markets.
CoinShares Stock Debuts on Nasdaq After $1.2B SPAC Deal
European digital asset manager CoinShares has officially listed on the Nasdaq following a $1.2 billion SPAC merger with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp.
Australia to Mandate Crypto Licensing Under New Law
Australia has passed a bill requiring digital asset platforms to obtain financial services licenses, enhancing consumer protection and market integrity.
ASI Alliance Can Rebuild Google’s Secret Quantum Circuit, CEO Ben Goertzel Says
Ben Goertzel, CEO of the ASI Alliance, claims his team can recreate Google’s quantum circuit for breaking encryption, warning that other actors likely can as well.
MicroStrategy Pauses STRC Dividend Hikes for First Time Since Launch
MicroStrategy's STRC preferred share dividend remained steady at 11.5% for April 2026, pausing a months-long streak of increases.
Bitcoin traders cheer April’s historic gains, yet one Fed calendar date could flip this rally overnight
Bitcoin saw gains in early April following a relief rally, but upcoming Fed meetings and macroeconomic factors could impact its sustainability.
Crypto rebounds as oil dips on Trump comments, but derivatives signal weak conviction
Crypto markets rose as oil prices dipped following Trump's comments, though derivatives data suggests the rally lacks strong leveraged conviction.
Bitcoin ETFs post first monthly inflows since October as price stabilizes
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.32 billion in net inflows in March, marking their first monthly gain since October amid price stabilization.
Uniswap Foundation held $85.8M at year-end, committed $26M in grants during 2025
The Uniswap Foundation reported $85.8 million in year-end assets and $26 million in new grant commitments for 2025.
Crypto’s Mass Exodus: Top Builders and Influencers Say They’re “Done” — But Are They?
Several prominent crypto figures announced their departure from the industry on April 1, sparking debate over whether the exits are genuine or satirical.
The On-Chain Economy Is Splitting in Two
The on-chain economy is evolving into a dual system, separating regulated institutional networks from public DeFi while seeking ways to bridge them.
BIS Economist Behind CBDC Push to Lead Korea’s Central Bank
Hyun Song Shin, a BIS economist who advocated for CBDCs, has been nominated to lead the Bank of Korea, aiming to advance digital currency initiatives.
Fed’s Barr Calls for Balanced US Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act
Fed Governor Barr emphasizes the need for balanced stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act, addressing risks while fostering innovation.
DOJ Brings 10 Alleged Crypto Market Manipulators to Oakland Court
Ten individuals are charged with crypto market manipulation, with three extradited from Singapore to face court in Oakland.
Bitcoin’s old peaks aren’t untouchable anymore, and the days of parabolic rallies could be over
Bitcoin's price retracing to previous highs suggests a maturing market with slower growth and less dramatic rallies.
Crypto hack, exploit losses reach $52 million in March: PeckShield
Crypto hacks and exploits caused $52 million in losses during March, a 96% increase from February, according to PeckShield.
Australia passes bill requiring financial licenses for crypto platforms
Australia's new legislation mandates financial licenses for crypto platforms, marking a significant step in regulating the crypto industry.
Mixero Pushes for Real Privacy on Public Blockchains
Mixero offers Bitcoin mixing services, including CoinJoin and Monero integration, to enhance transaction privacy on public blockchains.
Crypto asset manager CoinShares (CSHR) to list on Nasdaq after $1.2 billion SPAC deal
CoinShares, a European digital asset manager, will begin trading on Nasdaq after a $1.2 billion merger with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp.
Gold Logs Worst Month in Years: What April Could Bring Next
Gold experienced its steepest monthly loss in years in March 2026, but analysts predict a potential rebound in April due to geopolitical factors.
Why Didn’t Google’s New Quantum Research Focus on Bitcoin?
Google’s recent quantum research paper focused on Bitcoin due to its vulnerability to quantum computers and the lack of centralized control, making it a suitable testing ground for post-quantum cryptography migration.
Bitcoin’s Late-March ETF Rescue Masks a Deeper US Demand Problem
A late-March ETF inflow reversal temporarily stabilized Bitcoin's price, but underlying US demand remains weak, indicated by a falling Coinbase Premium.
SBI Holdings’ B2C2 designates Solana as primary stablecoin network for institutional clients
Crypto liquidity provider B2C2 has selected Solana as its core network for settling large-scale institutional stablecoin transactions.
OpenAI’s $122 Billion Mega-Round Dwarfs Nearly Every S&P 500 Giant, But With Zero Profit
OpenAI secured $122 billion in funding at an $852 billion valuation, marking a historic private raise despite the company currently operating without profits.
Strategy’s STRC maintains dividend at 11.5% after steady increases
Strategy's STRC perpetual preferred stock maintains its 11.5% dividend for April, pausing a streak of seven consecutive increases.
US indicts 10 foreign nationals for alleged crypto wash trading scheme
Ten foreign nationals associated with crypto firms were indicted for allegedly inflating trading volumes through wash trading schemes.
Australia passes crypto regulation requiring exchanges to obtain financial services licenses
Australia has enacted its first comprehensive crypto regulation, requiring exchanges and custody platforms to obtain financial services licenses.
Oracle Eliminates 30,000 Roles in 6 A.M. Layoff Notice
Oracle laid off approximately 30,000 employees via email at 6 a.m., impacting around 18% of its global workforce.
Hackers Drain $52 Million in March, Nearly Doubling February’s Crypto Loss Toll
Crypto hackers stole over $52 million in March 2026, marking a 96% increase in losses compared to February.