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Bitcoin has to survive a new major liquidity test today as $2.2B hits the market on top of geopolitical pressure
A $2.2 billion distribution from FTX creditors presents a liquidity test for Bitcoin amid challenging macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical pressures.
F2Pool Co-Founder’s 2,900 BTC Condo Sells for 7 BTC
F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun sold a condo purchased for 2,900 BTC in 2015 for only 7 BTC, illustrating the significant gains Bitcoin has experienced.
Options tied to Hashdex's crypto ETF that holds BTC, ETH, XRP and other tokens debut on Nasdaq
Hashdex’s diversified crypto ETF (NCIQ) now has options available on Nasdaq, enabling hedging, income generation, and risk management.
SC Ventures, Ripple back Keyrock’s open Series C at $1.1 billion valuation
Keyrock, a crypto asset manager, secured new funding at a $1.1 billion valuation led by SC Ventures and Ripple.
South Korea’s KB Card taps Avalanche for ‘hybrid’ stablecoin credit card
KB Kookmin Card is partnering with Avalanche to launch a 'hybrid' stablecoin credit card, blending traditional finance with digital assets.
Nakamoto Sells $20M Bitcoin, Exits Metaplanet at Loss in Q1
Nakamoto sold $20 million in Bitcoin and reduced its Metaplanet stake at a loss during Q1, citing investment in business and working capital.
Crypto investment firm Keyrock valued at $1.1 billion in Series C led by SC Ventures
Keyrock, a digital asset firm, raised $1.1 billion in a Series C funding round led by SC Ventures to expand its services and acquisitions.
Geopolitical Chaos Is Breaking Asia’s Currencies — And Central Banks Can’t Stop It.
Geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning oil supply disruptions, are causing significant depreciation in Asian currencies like the Philippine peso and Indian rupee.
KuCoin operator ordered to block US traders, pay $500,000 CFTC penalty
A U.S. court ordered KuCoin operator Peken Global to block US traders and pay a $500,000 penalty to the CFTC.
Polymarket Faces New Rival as Binance Wallet Tests Prediction Markets
Binance is beta-testing an in-app prediction market feature in its Wallet app, powered by Predict.fun.
Bitcoin Treasury Firm Nakamoto Cuts Down BTC Holdings Amid Market Pressure
Bitcoin treasury firm Nakamoto Inc. sold $20 million in BTC during March to establish a US dollar operating reserve.
WeChange on Why Crypto On-Ramps Still Lose Users at the First Transfer
WeChange is building a noncustodial on-ramp using local bank transfers to reduce friction and user drop-off during the first crypto purchase.
Google warns quantum computing may break bitcoin earlier than thought, prepares 2029 transition
Google warns that quantum computers could break Bitcoin's security sooner than expected, urging a transition to post-quantum cryptography by 2029.
Altcoin Drawdown Surpasses Last Bear Market as 40% Near Record Lows
Over 40% of altcoins are trading near all-time lows, exceeding previous bear market levels, due to geopolitical tensions and market saturation.
What If Your Payroll Tax Went Into MicroStrategy’s STRC Instead?
A Cornell student modeled redirecting payroll tax into MicroStrategy's STRC stock, projecting significant retirement income.
Lawmakers Press CFTC to Warn Federal Employees About Event Contracts
Democratic lawmakers urged the CFTC and ethics watchdog to warn federal employees against insider trading on prediction markets.
Binance to launch prediction market feature within its wallet app via Predict.Fun
Binance is integrating a third-party prediction market feature, powered by Predict.Fun, directly into its Binance Wallet app.
XRP Sees Sharp Drop Amid Market Volatility But Demand May Be Rising
Despite a recent price drop, XRP is showing signs of increasing demand as indicated by rising outflow transactions from Binance.
Bitcoin (BTC) price: Selloff likely as demand falters and 'real' interest rates surge
Bitcoin's price rally may be limited as demand weakens, indicated by cooling ETF inflows and rising real interest rates.
KuCoin's Parent Company Agrees to $500K Civil Penalty to Resolve Charges
KuCoin's parent company, Peken Global Limited, settled CFTC charges by agreeing to a $500,000 civil penalty.
Google Says Quantum Computers Can Crack Crypto Faster
Google research suggests quantum computers need fewer qubits than expected to break current cryptocurrency cryptography.
MicroStrategy’s $51 Billion Bitcoin Stash Sparks Fierce Debate: Is It Worth Half That?
A debate rages over whether MicroStrategy's $51.5 billion Bitcoin holding could actually be liquidated for half its paper value due to market liquidity constraints.
Dubai Sets Crypto Derivatives Rules, Allows Retail With Leverage Cap
Dubai's VARA introduced a framework for crypto exchange-traded derivatives, permitting retail access with a 5:1 leverage cap.
Bitcoin holds $67,500 as Trump signals he may end Iran war with Hormuz still shut
Bitcoin stabilized near $67,500 as Trump signaled a willingness to end the Iran war even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Bitmine’s Increased ETH Accumulation Streak Continues for 4th Week
Bitmine Immersion Technologies bought 71,179 Ether, valued at $147 million, marking its fifth consecutive week of ETH purchases.
Bitcoin treasury firm Nakamoto sells $20 million in BTC at 40% loss
Nakamoto Inc. sold $20 million in Bitcoin at a 40% loss to fund investments and working capital after recent acquisitions.
Maryland man charged in $50 million Uranium Finance hack after U.S. seized $31 million in crypto
Jonathan Spalletta is charged with fraud and money laundering for hacking Uranium Finance in 2021, resulting in $50 million loss.
Google Builds a Quantum Attack on Crypto Encryption, But Won’t Publish It
Google researchers detailed a quantum attack requiring 20 times fewer resources to break elliptic curve cryptography, but withheld the attack circuits.
KuCoin operator barred from U.S. after CFTC order
A federal court permanently barred KuCoin operator Peken Global Limited from serving U.S. users without registering as a foreign board of trade.
Alleged Uranium Finance Hacker Faces 30 Years Over Crypto Theft
A Maryland man, Jonathan Spalletta, faces up to 30 years for stealing over $50 million from Uranium Finance via two 2021 smart contract hacks.
Wall Street Is Crowding Into Crash Bets as Bearish Sentiment Deepens
Wall Street sentiment has plunged to extreme fear, evidenced by high bearish positioning across asset classes and surging put option volume.
Bitcoin’s Taproot could make quantum attacks easier than expected, new Google research says
Google research suggests quantum attacks on Bitcoin may be feasible sooner than expected, with the Taproot upgrade potentially increasing vulnerability.
Millions of American Retirees Just Got Access to Crypto in Their 401(k)s
A new US Department of Labor rule proposes easing barriers for 401(k) plans to include alternative assets like crypto.
US Labor Department proposes opening 401(k) plans to crypto to implement Trump order
The DOL proposed a rule allowing 401(k) plans to include alternative assets like crypto, following a Trump executive order.
CLARITY Act Nears April Markup as Key Crypto Rules Shift
The US Senate is preparing to markup the CLARITY Act in April, with key shifts including a ban on passive stablecoin yield and increased DeFi protections.
Solana Price Outlook: What To Expect From SOL In April 2026
Solana faces bearish pressure in April 2026 following six losing months and a confirmed head-and-shoulders breakdown targeting $73.
UK Investors Could be Paying Double Tax on MicroStrategy’s STRC Stock
UK investors buying MicroStrategy's STRC stock directly may face double taxation because distributions are treated as foreign dividends instead of non-taxable Return of Capital.
U.S. rule change may open trillions in 401(k) funds to crypto
The Labor Department proposed a rule to ease including alternative assets like crypto in 401(k) plans, following a Trump executive order.
Democrats urge warnings to federal officials against insider bets on prediction markets
Democrats requested the CFTC and ethics officials warn federal employees against illegal insider trading in prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi.
XRP Price Outlook For April 2026
XRP faces bearish technicals and wavering holder conviction heading into April 2026, despite historical seasonal strength.
Labor Department Proposal Could Open 401(k)s to Bitcoin and Alternative Assets
The Labor Department proposed a rule allowing fiduciaries to include alternative assets like Bitcoin in 401(k) plans via prudent due diligence.
Senator raises alarm following former SEC enforcement lead’s short tenure, decision to drop Justin Sun charges
Senator Blumenthal is investigating the brief tenure of the former SEC Enforcement Director and the dropping of charges against Justin Sun.
Why Consensus is crypto’s new ground zero
Consensus 2026 is positioned as a genuine inflection point where crypto's infrastructure maturation, institutional integration, and AI agentic commerce converge.
US SEC Unlocks a New Currency for Wall Street’s Most Overlooked Market
The US SEC now allows broker-dealers to use stocks from the Russell 1000 and S&P 500 as collateral in securities lending, increasing flexibility in funding and trade management.
Maryland man charged in $54 million Uranium Finance hacks faces up to 30 years
A Maryland man, Jonathan Spalletta, was charged for two hacks of Uranium Finance totaling $54.7 million.
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson unveils privacy-preserving Midnight partner chain
Charles Hoskinson launched Midnight, a new blockchain focused on privacy for real-world asset tokenization, backed by $200 million of his own investment.
U.S. Senators Unveil ‘Mined in America Act’ to Reshore BTC Mining, Codify Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
U.S. Senators introduced the 'Mined in America Act' to boost domestic bitcoin mining, reduce reliance on foreign hardware, and formalize a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Iran Tells American Investors to ‘Go Long’ – $900 Billion Rally Follows
Following a weekend post by Iran's Parliament Speaker advising investors to 'go long' on market dips, the S&P 500 rallied, recovering nearly $900 billion.
Iran Speaker predicts pre-market “reverse indicator” then Bitcoin climbed before the S&P500
Iran's Parliament Speaker predicted market moves, and Bitcoin subsequently rose before the S&P 500 reacted to Trump's Iran-related social media posts.
GOP senators unveil ‘Mined in America Act’ to expand crypto mining, cement strategic bitcoin reserve
GOP Senators Lummis and Cassidy introduced the 'Mined in America Act' to boost U.S. crypto mining and codify a strategic bitcoin reserve.
Crypto Stocks Near a Bottom After 60% Selloff, Sees “Big Discount” Entry Point: Analyst
Analyst Gautam Chhugani at Bernstein believes crypto stocks are nearing a bottom after a 60% selloff, presenting a potential buying opportunity.
Bitcoin Greed Falls To Record Low, Nearing 60-Days of Fear
The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index has reached a record low of 8, marking its 59th consecutive day in 'Extreme Fear,' a level not seen since the FTX collapse.
Senator Lummis, Cassidy introduce Mined in America Act to support the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Senators Lummis and Cassidy introduced the Mined in America Act to bolster US digital asset infrastructure and support a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Square auto-enables Bitcoin payments for US sellers with zero fees through 2026
Square is automatically enabling Bitcoin payments for eligible US sellers with zero processing fees until 2026.
Senators Cassidy, Lummis Introduce Bill to Bring Bitcoin Mining Back to America
Senators Cassidy and Lummis introduced the Mined in America Act to shift digital asset mining hardware production back to the U.S.
Trump Family’s American Bitcoin Keeps Buying While Investors Bleed Out
Despite a significant stock price decline, American Bitcoin Corp, led by the Trump sons, continues to accumulate Bitcoin, now holding over 7,000 BTC.
Elon Musk animates Bitcoin waifu after viral fan art request
Elon Musk animated a fan-requested, Bitcoin-themed anime illustration, causing a surge in a related meme coin.
Bitcoin payments go mainstream as Square auto-enables BTC for small businesses
Square automatically enabled bitcoin payments for millions of U.S. businesses, converting BTC to dollars at checkout to facilitate wider adoption.
Aster cuts token emissions by 97% as it shifts to staking only rewards model
Aster drastically reduced ASTER token emissions by 97% by replacing monthly unlocks with a staking-only rewards model.
3 Meme Coins To Watch In April 2026
Analysts highlight Bonk (BONK), Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), and Siren (SIREN) as meme coins to monitor in April 2026 based on technical and derivatives data.
CFTC to ‘defer to leagues’ as NFL calls for tighter prediction market guardrails
The NFL asked prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket to stop offering contracts on easily manipulated single-play events.
Congress aims to make digital dollars easier to use than Bitcoin solidifying the ‘digital gold’ narrative
US policy is creating a regulated digital dollar framework, positioning stablecoins for payments while reinforcing Bitcoin's role as a scarce, external 'digital gold'.
SpaceX may cut Robinhood and SoFi from IPO as E*Trade leads talks
E*Trade is leading talks to manage a significant portion of SpaceX's retail IPO allocation, potentially sidelining Robinhood and SoFi.
SWIFT Moves to Blockchain Settlement With Live Trials
SWIFT is advancing its blockchain-based shared ledger into an MVP iteration for real-world settlement trials this year.
Square Begins Automatic Bitcoin Payment Rollout to Millions of U.S. Merchants
Square is automatically enabling Bitcoin payments for eligible U.S. merchants, shifting the feature from opt-in to default.
Aster perps DEX switches to staking-only token emission model, reducing monthly unlocks by 97%
Aster DEX is transitioning to a staking-only token emission model, decreasing monthly token unlocks by 97% to address community concerns about dilution.
Trump family BTC firm builds 7,000 BTC treasury in under seven months
American Bitcoin, backed by the Trump family, rapidly expanded its BTC holdings to 7,000 coins since its September 2025 Nasdaq debut.
Key Takeaways From Powell’s Harvard Remarks Complicate Fed Outlook
Fed Chair Powell's unscripted Harvard remarks offered ambiguity on policy while highlighting inflation risks and unsustainable U.S. fiscal trajectory.
Anchorage Digital, Chainlink back new crypto PAC as election season heats up
Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Labs are backing the new Blockchain Leadership Fund PAC to support pro-innovation crypto candidates.
Aave launches V4 on Ethereum with shared liquidity model for onchain lending
Aave V4 has launched on Ethereum, introducing a new hub and spoke architecture to enhance lending scalability via shared liquidity pools.