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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.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Machine Suddenly Stops and Starts Saying Something Else
MicroStrategy has paused Bitcoin purchases, shifting its focus to a new fundraising strategy emphasizing 'digital credit' and capital efficiency.
Trump’s Iran diplomacy post jolts crypto markets higher as equities wobble
Donald Trump's post about Iran diplomacy caused crypto markets to rally while traditional equities remained uncertain.
Saylor Brings Back Laser Eyes as Bitcoin Whales Double Down
Michael Saylor reactivated his 'laser eyes' profile picture, signaling strong conviction as MicroStrategy and others accumulate Bitcoin despite unrealized losses.
Bitcoin Price Teeters on Iran Talks as Geopolitics and Options Flows Trap Price in Narrow Range
Bitcoin's price is fluctuating due to ongoing Iran talks, geopolitical tensions, and the dynamics of options trading, remaining within a $65,000-$70,000 range.
Ex-Blackstone duo raise $25M to bring private credit onto blockchain
Valinor, founded by ex-Blackstone professionals, secured $25M to leverage blockchain for more efficient private credit lending.
Bitcoin hashrate posts first-quarter drop for first time in 6 years as miners pivot to AI
Bitcoin's hashrate dropped 4% in Q1, the first such decline since 2020, as miners shift capital to more profitable AI infrastructure.
Traders are the big winners as 24/7 stocks will finally end the after-hours price 'manipulation'
The shift to 24/7 stock trading is expected to empower retail investors by eliminating after-hours price manipulation by brokers.
Trump-linked American Bitcoin hits 7,000 BTC milestone as shares slide into penny stock territory
Trump-linked American Bitcoin reached 7,000 BTC in its treasury while its stock price dropped below $1.
The SEC’s latest crypto guidance still leaves too much unsaid
The SEC's new crypto guidance is an improvement but still lacks clarity on key issues like the Howey test, leaving the industry vulnerable.
Strive and Tuttle file for ETF to invest in Strategy’s preferred STRC stock and Strive’s SATA
Strive and Tuttle Capital Management filed for a T-Strive Digital Credit ETF targeting preferred stocks of bitcoin treasury firms Strategy (STRC) and Strive (SATA).
BMNR, ETH news: Bitmine buys 71,000 ETH as digital asset treasuries dial back purchases
Bitmine made its largest weekly ETH purchase of 2026, acquiring over 71,000 ETH while other corporate buyers paused accumulation.
Bitdeer inks deal to build Norway’s largest AI data center for Nvidia’s next-gen chips
Bitdeer will build Norway's largest AI data center to support Nvidia's Vera Rubin AI technology, shifting focus from bitcoin mining.
Crypto like COIN, HOOD have bottomed heading into earnings and trades at a 'big' discount, Bernstein says
Bernstein believes the 60% crash in crypto stocks presents a buying opportunity, as equities trade at significant discounts.
Zcash’s (ZEC) upside hinges on a repricing of financial privacy in an AI-driven world, Grayscale says
Grayscale suggests Zcash's value could rise significantly if the market revalues financial privacy amid increasing AI surveillance.
Strategic Selection: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Market Maker
This report provides a practical guide for token projects and exchanges to effectively evaluate and select market makers for optimal liquidity and market health.
Nearly half of all circulating bitcoin is underwater as long-term holders sell at a loss
Nearly half of all circulating bitcoin is now trading at a loss, signaling high market stress.
Charles Hoskinson says crypto missed mass adoption, his $200M Midnight bet aims to fix that
Charles Hoskinson launched Midnight, a $200 million project built on Cardano, to address crypto's complexity, lack of privacy, and limited real-world adoption.
Midas raises $50 million Series A, launches liquidity layer for tokenized assets
Tokenization protocol Midas secured $50 million in Series A funding and launched Midas Staked Liquidity (MSL) for instant tokenized asset redemptions.
Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Surpasses 7,000 BTC as Treasury Growth Accelerates; Mining Peer Slides
American Bitcoin (ABTC) has exceeded 7,000 BTC in corporate reserves while aggressively expanding its mining operations.
Strategy (MSTR) Breaks 13-Week Bitcoin Buying Streak, Holdings Hold at 762,099 BTC
Strategy (MSTR) paused its weekly bitcoin purchases for the first time in 13 weeks, maintaining its total holdings at 762,099 BTC.
‘Serious talks with new regime’: Bitcoin gains on Trump’s Iran comments as analysts warn of geopolitical risk and ETF outflows
Bitcoin briefly rose following Trump's comments on Iran talks, despite warnings about geopolitical risk and recent ETF outflows.
Lido DAO proposes $20 million LDO buyback as token trades at 70% discount to two-year median
Lido DAO proposed buying back $20 million worth of LDO using stETH due to its historically depressed valuation.
Tom Lee says crypto is a ‘good wartime store of value’ as Bitmine buys another 71,179 ETH
Bitmine's ETH holdings reached nearly $9.8 billion after acquiring 71,179 ETH, while Tom Lee asserts crypto is performing well as a 'wartime store of value'.