Bhutan has sold 70% of its bitcoin in 18 months. It may have stopped BTC mining too.

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2026. Apr. 11. 02:30

Bhutan has sold 70% of its bitcoin in 18 months. It may have stopped BTC mining too. The kingdom's holdings have dropped from 13,000 BTC to 3,954 since October 2024, with $215.7 million moved out this year alone. Its last mining inflow over $100,000 was recorded more than a year ago.

Federal judge blocks Arizona from bringing criminal charges against Kalshi

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2026. Apr. 10. 23:31

Federal judge blocks Arizona from bringing criminal charges against Kalshi Judge Michael Liburdi ordered Arizona not to bring any enforcement actions under state law against Kalshi, at least temporarily.

Star Xu calls CZ a ‘liar’ as founders of world’s largest crypto exchanges argue over past allegations

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2026. Apr. 10. 15:38

Star Xu calls CZ a ‘liar’ as founders of world’s largest crypto exchanges argue over past allegations The dispute between the crypto exchange founders, which included a $1 billion wager from CZ, revives allegations dating back 11 years to Zhao’s time at OKCoin.

The magic word for digital assets adoption and success: choice

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2026. Apr. 10. 15:30

The magic word for digital assets adoption and success: choice For the digital asset ecosystem of the future to flourish, investors need options, explains Sullivan.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) drops 1.9%, leading index lower

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2026. Apr. 10. 13:14

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) drops 1.9%, leading index lower Cardando (ADA), down 1.3% from Thursday, was also among the underperformers.

Trump-backed WLFI token drops 12% to record lows after team defends multi-million lending position

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2026. Apr. 10. 13:14

Trump-backed WLFI token drops 12% to record lows after team defends multi-million lending position World Liberty Financial responded to CoinDesk's reporting by saying it would "simply supply more collateral" if markets moved against it, a statement that did not reassure holders.

Binance offers UAE staff temporary relocation as Middle East conflict disrupts region

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2026. Apr. 10. 12:48

Binance offers UAE staff temporary relocation as Middle East conflict disrupts region The crypto exchange said its operations in the United Arab Emirates remain unchanged and that many employees have chosen to remain

Bitcoin gains after core CPI rose a less-than-forecast 0.2% in March.

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2026. Apr. 10. 12:33

Bitcoin gains after core CPI rose a less-than-forecast 0.2% in March. Headline inflation rose 0.9% last month, driven by the sharp rise in energy costs due to the Iran war.

Institutions' bitcoin positioning lacks conviction; CPI, Iran talks might help

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2026. Apr. 10. 11:29

Institutions' bitcoin positioning lacks conviction; CPI, Iran talks might help Institutions are betting on the bitcoin price hitting $80,000 through call options, but they are also buying downside protection.

Bitcoin holds steady as inflation data looms, bittensor drama unfolds

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2026. Apr. 10. 10:34

Bitcoin holds steady as inflation data looms, bittensor drama unfolds Traders face a pivotal Friday as narrowing volatility on bitcoin's chart hints at a massive price move while bittensor faces a high-profile developer exit.

HSBC and Standard Chartered-led group land Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licenses

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2026. Apr. 10. 09:19

HSBC and Standard Chartered-led group land Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licenses The approvals by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the territory's central bank, mark the first batch under the Stablecoins Ordinance, which took effect in August 2025.

XRP adjacent Flare proposes protocol-level MEV capture and 40% inflation cut

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2026. Apr. 10. 09:04

XRP adjacent Flare proposes protocol-level MEV capture and 40% inflation cut The proposal would move block building away from individual validators, create a revenue entity called FIRE to buy and burn FLR, and reduce annual token inflation to 3%.

David Bailey’s bitcoin holder Nakamoto is trying to stay on Nasdaq with a reverse stock split

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2026. Apr. 10. 08:58

David Bailey’s bitcoin holder Nakamoto is trying to stay on Nasdaq with a reverse stock split The stock has plunged roughly 99% from its May 2025 peak as pressure builds on the bitcoin treasury firm.

Japan moves to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products

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2026. Apr. 10. 08:58

Japan moves to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products The new rules ban insider trading, require issuers to publish annual disclosures, and impose stricter penalties: up to 10 years in prison and 10 million yen in fines for operating without registration.

XRP may be less exposed to quantum threats than bitcoin, experts say

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2026. Apr. 10. 06:24

XRP may be less exposed to quantum threats than bitcoin, experts say XRP’s design leaves a smaller share of its supply exposed to future quantum attacks than Bitcoin’s, experts said, pointing to additional XRPL features that stand out.

XRP may be less exposed to quantum computer threats than bitcoin, experts say

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2026. Apr. 10. 06:24

XRP may be less exposed to quantum computer threats than bitcoin, experts say XRP’s design leaves a smaller share of its supply exposed to future quantum attacks than Bitcoin’s, experts said, pointing to additional XRPL features that stand out.

XRP edges higher to $1.35 on breakout, but bullish momentum still lacks

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2026. Apr. 10. 05:01

XRP edges higher to $1.35 on breakout, but bullish momentum still lacks Strong volume pushed price above $1.34, though weak fundamentals and overhead resistance continue to cap follow-through.

ETH, SOL, DOGE slide as Bitcoin fails to break $73,000 for the third time since the ceasefire

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2026. Apr. 10. 04:55

ETH, SOL, DOGE slide as Bitcoin fails to break $73,000 for the third time since the ceasefire The level that has capped every rally during the six-week war remains intact, with analysts saying $75,000 needs to break before the market enters a genuine bullish phase.

Quantum-safe bitcoin now possible without a soft fork, but costs $200 a pop, new research shows

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2026. Apr. 10. 03:54

Quantum-safe bitcoin now possible without a soft fork, but costs $200 a pop, new research shows A new scheme from a StarkWare researcher works under existing consensus rules, offering an emergency fallback while BIP-360 awaits activation.

OKX and HashKey invest in new Vietnam exchange ahead of crypto licensing push

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2026. Apr. 10. 02:35

OKX and HashKey invest in new Vietnam exchange ahead of crypto licensing push The partnership will help the exchange meet Vietnam's $380 million capital requirement to enter a government pilot program aimed at licensing local platforms and curbing offshore trading.

Mythos AI threat prompts Bessent, Powell to convene bank CEOs for urgent talks

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2026. Apr. 10. 02:03

Mythos AI threat prompts Bessent, Powell to convene bank CEOs for urgent talks Mythos can rapidly spot software flaws and craft sophisticated exploits, raising fears of systemic risks in the banking system.

Bitcoin tops $72,000, but Circle and Bullish drop sharply after downgrades

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2026. Apr. 09. 21:10

Bitcoin tops $72,000, but Circle and Bullish drop sharply after downgrades Eased Middle East tensions pushed crypto prices and U.S. stocks sizable hjigher.

These 3 crypto stocks could actually beat bitcoin ETFs, says TD Cowen

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2026. Apr. 09. 20:48

These 3 crypto stocks could actually beat bitcoin ETFs, says TD Cowen Analyst Lance Vitanza is betting that digital asset treasury"companies like Nakamoto, SharpLink and Strive can outperform standard crypto ETFs by aggressively stacking coins and capturing staking yields.

Kalshi now controls 89% of the U.S. prediction market as regulated trading takes over

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2026. Apr. 09. 18:36

Kalshi now controls 89% of the U.S. prediction market as regulated trading takes over As Kalshi captures a dominant 89% of the market, a high-stakes legal battle between federal regulators and individual states will determine if these platforms are treated as sophisticated financial tools or just another form of gambling.

Securitize names ex-SEC official Brett Redfearn as president ahead of public listing

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2026. Apr. 09. 17:06

Securitize names ex-SEC official Brett Redfearn as president ahead of public listing Brett Redfearn joins as president as the firm works to build regulated infrastructure for tokenized assets.

Potential buyers are circling Winklevoss-backed crypto exchange Gemini

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2026. Apr. 09. 17:05

Potential buyers are circling Winklevoss-backed crypto exchange Gemini Interested parties are considering buying select parts of the business, particularly its shuttered European operations, to secure regulatory licenses, rather than pursuing a full takeover.

U.S. Treasury to loop in crypto sector on hacker warnings shared with traditional firms

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2026. Apr. 09. 17:05

U.S. Treasury to loop in crypto sector on hacker warnings shared with traditional firms The Department of the Treasury announced it's letting crypto firms sign up for timely information-sharing on cybersecurity threats.

Bitcoin shoots above $72,000 as optimism grows over Middle East ceasefire

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2026. Apr. 09. 16:06

Bitcoin shoots above $72,000 as optimism grows over Middle East ceasefire Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly has signaled a willingness to negotiate with Lebanon.

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto’s Performance Q1

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2026. Apr. 09. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto’s Performance Q1 Q1 digital asset review: geopolitical conflict and Fed caution led to declines, but institutional flows and regulatory clarity returned in March, building a durable foundation for Q2

Stablecoin volumes to reach $719T by 2035 as generational wealth shift speeds up crypto adoption

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2026. Apr. 09. 14:57

Stablecoin volumes to reach $719T by 2035 as generational wealth shift speeds up crypto adoption Massive transfer of wealth to younger, crypto-native users and rising payment volumes challenge dominance of Visa and Mastercard

Tom Lee's Bitmine uplists to NYSE, expands buyback authorization to $4 billion

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2026. Apr. 09. 14:50

Tom Lee's Bitmine uplists to NYSE, expands buyback authorization to $4 billion The company holds nearly 4% of ether's (ETH) total supply, but shares have struggled alongside that crypto.

Trump's World Liberty Financial borrowed millions from a protocol its own advisor co-founded

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2026. Apr. 09. 14:40

Trump's World Liberty Financial borrowed millions from a protocol its own advisor co-founded Onchain data shows WLFI deposited 5 billion of its own tokens as collateral to borrow stablecoins it then sent to Coinbase Prime, pushing a lending pool to 100% utilization and leaving depositors unable to withdraw.

Trump's World Liberty Financial uses 5 billion WLFI to borrow $75 million from a platform its advisor co-founded

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2026. Apr. 09. 14:40

Trump's World Liberty Financial uses 5 billion WLFI to borrow $75 million from a platform its advisor co-founded Onchain data shows WLFI deposited 5 billion of its own tokens as collateral to borrow stablecoins it then sent to Coinbase Prime, pushing a lending pool to 100% utilization and leaving depositors unable to withdraw.

BitMEX co-founder donates $5 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party

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2026. Apr. 09. 14:33

BitMEX co-founder donates $5 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party Delo did not specify whether he made the donation in fiat currency or crypto, but he expressed support for a proposed U.K. government moratorium on political donations made in cryptoassets

Mike Novogratz spotlights Helios as $15 billion powerhouse in Galaxy Digital annual report

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2026. Apr. 09. 13:54

Mike Novogratz spotlights Helios as $15 billion powerhouse in Galaxy Digital annual report The company's Nasdaq debut was a turning point toward infrastructure-led growth in the digital economy, said Novogratz.

Binance adds prediction market to its app for millions of users

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2026. Apr. 09. 13:46

Binance adds prediction market to its app for millions of users The integration covers gas costs to lower barriers for retail users. Binance doesn't operate the markets directly, instead providing access to a third-party application.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) trades flat as index declines

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2026. Apr. 09. 13:14

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) trades flat as index declines Aave (AAVE) dropped 3.6% and Stellar (XLM) fell 2.7%, leading the index lower.

Banks are treading carefully on stablecoins despite market growth, S&P Global says

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2026. Apr. 09. 12:35

Banks are treading carefully on stablecoins despite market growth, S&P Global says Most U.S. lenders remain in a wait-and-see mode as deposit risks, regulatory shifts and new competition complicate strategy, according to the report.

The $21 billion AI bet: Meta and CoreWeave ink deal for NVIDIA’s next-gen superchips

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2026. Apr. 09. 12:19

The $21 billion AI bet: Meta and CoreWeave ink deal for NVIDIA’s next-gen superchips Long-term agreement between Meta and CoreWeave signals growing demand for scalable AI compute and inference capacity.

Tokenized perpetual swaps hit $31 billion weekly volume on commodities volatility

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2026. Apr. 09. 12:00

Tokenized perpetual swaps hit $31 billion weekly volume on commodities volatility Commodities led the growth, with oil trading reaching $6.9 billion in weekly volume after geopolitical tensions, while stock perpetual swaps grew 908% to roughly $4.9 billion.

Fartcoin's price crashed 50% after $145 million manipulation bet went wrong

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2026. Apr. 09. 11:30

Fartcoin's price crashed 50% after $145 million manipulation bet went wrong The liquidation was so large relative to the order book that Hyperliquid's auto-deleveraging mechanism activated, forcibly closing profitable short positions on the other side of the trade to prevent the system from accumulating bad debt.

Bitcoin’s $80,000 bull bet just took over the market

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2026. Apr. 09. 11:23

Bitcoin’s $80,000 bull bet just took over the market Whales and options traders are betting on a massive BTC reversal toward $80,000 as a fragile Iran ceasefire fuels hopes for a supply squeeze and a breakout.

Bitcoin stalls below key resistance as analysts clash over next move

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2026. Apr. 09. 10:31

Bitcoin stalls below key resistance as analysts clash over next move Despite a geopolitical "risk-on" boost, crypto markets remain range-bound with BTC hovering at $71,200 while altcoins like MANA and AERO show strength.

Strategy’s STRC sees one of its highest volume days, with just one penny of volatility

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2026. Apr. 09. 09:50

Strategy’s STRC sees one of its highest volume days, with just one penny of volatility High yield structure keeps STRC pinned at par while enabling large scale bitcoin purchases.

Bithumb moves to seize assets over mistaken $8 million bitcoin dispute

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2026. Apr. 09. 09:28

Bithumb moves to seize assets over mistaken $8 million bitcoin dispute On Feb. 6, staff mistakenly entered "BTC" instead of "KRW" in a promotion, crediting roughly 620,000 bitcoin worth over $40 billion.

Crypto payments to pass Strait of Hormuz is the next logical step for Iran’s sanctions-skirting trade network

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2026. Apr. 09. 08:32

Crypto payments to pass Strait of Hormuz is the next logical step for Iran’s sanctions-skirting trade network The Iranian regime has been increasingly using cryptocurrency over the last few years to facilitate cross border oil trading, according to data from Chainalysis.

Everyone’s awaiting U.S. inflation figures, but bitcoin traders couldn’t care less

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2026. Apr. 09. 08:22

Everyone’s awaiting U.S. inflation figures, but bitcoin traders couldn’t care less There’s a wide gap between how experts are viewing Friday’s inflation data and how the bitcoin market is pricing in the impending figures.

The ‘bottom is in’: Why Tom Lee says the Iran ceasefire is the starting gun for a massive bitcoin rally

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2026. Apr. 09. 07:42

The ‘bottom is in’: Why Tom Lee says the Iran ceasefire is the starting gun for a massive bitcoin rally The Fundstrat co-founder and largest corporate ether buyer on earth said the ceasefire means the worst is over. His company bought 71,252 ETH last week.

CFTC presses case that sports betting is finance, seeks to block Arizona enforcement

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2026. Apr. 09. 06:29

CFTC presses case that sports betting is finance, seeks to block Arizona enforcement Federal lawsuit argues event contracts are swaps under U.S. law, not state-level gaming law, deepening a split with states that view the products as illegal gambling

XRP slips 4% as selling pressure builds despite ETF inflows

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2026. Apr. 09. 05:40

XRP slips 4% as selling pressure builds despite ETF inflows Elevated volume and modest institutional buying fail to support price, with sellers continuing to dominate near resistance.

Bitcoin's next big move hinges on oil, and right now it's a total coin flip

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2026. Apr. 09. 05:22

Bitcoin's next big move hinges on oil, and right now it's a total coin flip Analysts say a sustained 15%–16% decline in crude could revive Fed rate cut bets, sending BTC higher.

Bitcoin under $71,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as Iran ceasefire frays within 48 hours of being signed

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2026. Apr. 09. 04:13

Bitcoin under $71,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as Iran ceasefire frays within 48 hours of being signed Tehran says three clauses of the ceasefire have been breached, oil is rebounding toward $97, and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed despite the deal.

Bitcoin gets its first working prototype of quantum-resistant wallet rescue tool

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2026. Apr. 09. 03:40

Bitcoin gets its first working prototype of quantum-resistant wallet rescue tool Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun demos a prototype that could prevent millions of wallets from being frozen under a future quantum-defense upgrade

Morgan Stanley’s bitcoin ETF draws $34 million on day one

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2026. Apr. 08. 20:51

Morgan Stanley’s bitcoin ETF draws $34 million on day one Morgan Stanley’s low-fee bitcoin ETF debuted with strong early trading, signaling demand as competition shifts to cost and distribution.

Michael Saylor says bitcoin has likely bottomed, quantum risk overblown

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2026. Apr. 08. 18:35

Michael Saylor says bitcoin has likely bottomed, quantum risk overblown Speaking at a Mizuho event, the Strategy (MSTR) executive chairman said the formation of banking credit pairing with digital credit will be the catalyst for the next bull market.

Yuga Labs settles Bored Ape NFT lawsuit, ending fight over alleged copycat tokens

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2026. Apr. 08. 17:16

Yuga Labs settles Bored Ape NFT lawsuit, ending fight over alleged copycat tokens The settlement avoids a trial and ends the dispute over the RR/BAYC NFTs, which claimed to parody Bored Ape Yacht Club, one of the most recognizable NFT brands.

South Korea proposes cryptocurrency law with bank-style rules for stablecoins

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2026. Apr. 08. 16:28

South Korea proposes cryptocurrency law with bank-style rules for stablecoins Draft bill outlines comprehensive framework for digital assets, including licensing, issuance and oversight

The Protocol: Bernstein says quantum threat to Bitcoin is real but manageable

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2026. Apr. 08. 16:10

The Protocol: Bernstein says quantum threat to Bitcoin is real but manageable Also: North Korea’s 6-month plot with Drift, Solana Foundation’s new ad and Alchemy AI.

Crypto Long & Short: Asia’s digital asset crackdown: accountability gets personal

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2026. Apr. 08. 15:50

Crypto Long & Short: Asia’s digital asset crackdown: accountability gets personal In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Bob Williams covers how stricter crypto regulations in Asia are putting more personal responsibility on senior leaders, making strong governance and D&O insurance essential. Then, the FBI’s Haidy Grigsby writes on how crypto scams are increasingly targeting experienced investors by building trust and tricking them into making larger deposits until their money is gone.

U.S. Treasury proposes demands that stablecoin firms be set to police bad transactions

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2026. Apr. 08. 15:45

U.S. Treasury proposes demands that stablecoin firms be set to police bad transactions The U.S. is pitching new rules for stablecoin issuers to treat them like every other financial firm that must maintain armor against illicit uses.

Bitcoin is above $70,000 on Iran ceasefire, but rally is turning cautious for good reasons

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2026. Apr. 08. 15:05

Bitcoin is above $70,000 on Iran ceasefire, but rally is turning cautious for good reasons Leveraged bullish bitcoin positions remain near multi-year highs as bitcoin rebounds, hinting at underlying market uncertainty.

Standard Chartered is looking to take over crypto custody provider Zodia: Bloomberg

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2026. Apr. 08. 14:56

Standard Chartered is looking to take over crypto custody provider Zodia: Bloomberg While the British financial institution refused to comment on potential takeover plans, sources close to the matter revealed that plans are in place and could be announced as soon as this month.

RWA network Pharos lands a $1 billion valuation in $44M funding round ahead of mainnet debut

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2026. Apr. 08. 14:40

RWA network Pharos lands a $1 billion valuation in $44M funding round ahead of mainnet debut The company is building an "asset-native" network designed to handle regulated financial activity at scale, targeting a market it values at $50 trillion.

Adam Back denies he’s Satoshi Nakamoto after NYT report claims he’s Bitcoin’s creator

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2026. Apr. 08. 14:24

Adam Back denies he’s Satoshi Nakamoto after NYT report claims he’s Bitcoin’s creator Similarities reflect shared early research, not proof, said Back. Others have questions too.

White House study bolsters crypto's stance in stablecoin yield fight against bankers

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2026. Apr. 08. 14:14

White House study bolsters crypto's stance in stablecoin yield fight against bankers White House economists said banning rewards wouldn't significantly boost banks' financial health, amplifying the crypto industry view in the Clarity Act debate.

Quantum threat to Bitcoin is real, but manageable, according to Wall Street broker Bernstein

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2026. Apr. 08. 13:45

Quantum threat to Bitcoin is real, but manageable, according to Wall Street broker Bernstein The broker said advances in quantum computing are accelerating the timeline for crypto risk, but argued Bitcoin faces a multi-year upgrade cycle, not an existential crisis.

Saylor’s solo act: JPMorgan says Strategy is practically the only thing keeping crypto flows alive

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2026. Apr. 08. 13:44

Saylor’s solo act: JPMorgan says Strategy is practically the only thing keeping crypto flows alive Digital asset inflows totaled $11 billion in Q1, as institutional demand and ETF outflows left corporate buyers and venture capital as the primary sources of funding.

Iran eyes crypto toll for oil tanker transits through Strait of Hormuz, according to FT

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2026. Apr. 08. 13:14

Iran eyes crypto toll for oil tanker transits through Strait of Hormuz, according to FT Iran plans to collect cryptocurrency and other digital payments as transit fees from fully loaded oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, said the report.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Internet Computer (ICP) rises 12.1%

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2026. Apr. 08. 13:14

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Internet Computer (ICP) rises 12.1% NEAR Protocol (NEAR) joined Internet Computer (ICP) as a top performer, climbing 8.9% from Tuesday.

Bitcoin’s quantum threat is distant, but migration clock is ticking, says Adam Back

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2026. Apr. 08. 13:08

Bitcoin’s quantum threat is distant, but migration clock is ticking, says Adam Back Researchers are advancing post-quantum protections even as current hardware remains far from breaking crypto systems

Morgan Stanley's bitcoin ETF opens today, giving BlackRock’s $55 billion IBIT fund its toughest rival yet

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2026. Apr. 08. 12:45

Morgan Stanley's bitcoin ETF opens today, giving BlackRock’s $55 billion IBIT fund its toughest rival yet While BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF currently reigns as the liquidity king of crypto, Morgan Stanley’s MSBT will leverage a market-low 0.14% fee and $7 trillion wealth management engine to possibly challenge that dominance.

Bitcoin buyers gobbled up nearly 850,000 BTC between $60,000 and $70,000

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2026. Apr. 08. 11:36

Bitcoin buyers gobbled up nearly 850,000 BTC between $60,000 and $70,000 A ton of BTC was recently traded below $70,000 in a sign of strong dip demand.

Ceasefire lifts bitcoin, but animal spirits may not return just yet

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2026. Apr. 08. 11:15

Ceasefire lifts bitcoin, but animal spirits may not return just yet Bitcoin clears a key technical hurdle and eyes $76,000 as a temporary ceasefire with Iran and Morgan Stanley’s landmark ETF debut restore market confidence.

Six Swiss banks join forces to build a unified digital franc

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2026. Apr. 08. 11:00

Six Swiss banks join forces to build a unified digital franc The initiative brings major lenders together to trial Swiss franc stablecoin in controlled environment with real transactions

Move over bitcoin and quantum risks. Anthropic's Mythos AI could have major implications for DeFi

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2026. Apr. 08. 10:58

Move over bitcoin and quantum risks. Anthropic's Mythos AI could have major implications for DeFi Claude Mythos Preview identified thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities across every major operating system and browser, including in cryptography libraries that DeFi infrastructure depends on.

South Korea takes away exchange discretion in a major anti-phishing crackdown

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2026. Apr. 08. 10:44

South Korea takes away exchange discretion in a major anti-phishing crackdown The new rules apply uniform criteria for withdrawal exceptions based on account history and transaction patterns.

Crypto markets rally as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire

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2026. Apr. 08. 10:30

Crypto markets rally as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire Digital assets spiked as a surprise geopolitical de-escalation triggered $600 million in liquidations, sending Bitcoin toward $73,000 and boosting altcoin demand.

MEXC's new CEO wants to tame a memecoin machine without killing what made it work

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2026. Apr. 08. 10:00

MEXC's new CEO wants to tame a memecoin machine without killing what made it work A Bitget veteran, Vugar Usi inherits a top-three exchange built on zero fees, 3,000 tokens and a compliance record he himself calls a "missing point" in its growth.

Pre-market crypto stocks are glowing green after the ceasefire news

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2026. Apr. 08. 09:24

Pre-market crypto stocks are glowing green after the ceasefire news Bitcoin, equities, and gold rise while oil and volatility drop amid improving risk sentiment.

Crypto-related stocks higher across the board after the ceasefire news

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2026. Apr. 08. 09:24

Crypto-related stocks higher across the board after the ceasefire news Bitcoin, equities, and gold rise while oil and volatility drop amid improving risk sentiment.

Crypto's 'AWS' Alchemy unveils tool to make AI payment systems talk to each other

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2026. Apr. 08. 08:43

Crypto's 'AWS' Alchemy unveils tool to make AI payment systems talk to each other Alchemy’s AgentPay addresses the problem that the agentic payment systems currently coming online don’t talk to one another.

Crypto whale holding oil shorts walks away with $2 million in profit

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2026. Apr. 08. 08:42

Crypto whale holding oil shorts walks away with $2 million in profit A trader named Loracle closed his short position in oil futures early Wednesday, pocketing $2 million in profit.

U.S. bank with $1.9 trillion in assets could debut its bitcoin ETF Wednesday

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2026. Apr. 08. 06:00

U.S. bank with $1.9 trillion in assets could debut its bitcoin ETF Wednesday Morgan Stanley's bitcoin ETF could start trading on NYSE on Wednesday under the ticker MSBT.

Attacking bitcoin mining with a quantum computer would require the energy of a star, academics say

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2026. Apr. 08. 05:42

Attacking bitcoin mining with a quantum computer would require the energy of a star, academics say One paper finds that attacking the bitcoin blockchain through quantum mining would demand the energy output of a star. Another replicates every major "quantum factoring breakthrough" using a 1981 home computer and a dog.

XRP zooms 5% on bitcoin strength, but trend reversal still unconfirmed

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2026. Apr. 08. 04:49

XRP zooms 5% on bitcoin strength, but trend reversal still unconfirmed Breakout backed by institutional flows and whale buying, though broader downtrend and weak ETF demand cap conviction.

Bitcoin, ether, oil shorts lead $427 million wipeout on US-Iran ceasefire

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2026. Apr. 08. 04:25

Bitcoin, ether, oil shorts lead $427 million wipeout on US-Iran ceasefire Short sellers betting on continued war escalation lost $427 million in 24 hours as bitcoin vaulted past $72,000 on the ceasefire announcement.

CZ says SBF asked for billions 'like a Bologna sandwich' as FTX collapsed

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2026. Apr. 08. 00:00

CZ says SBF asked for billions 'like a Bologna sandwich' as FTX collapsed In his new memoir, Changpeng Zhao reveals he signed the FTX letter of intent as a formality and calls Caroline Ellison's $22 floor price offer a "fatal mistake."

Bitcoin rises past $69,000 as risk markets reverse big early losses on hope for Iran deal

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2026. Apr. 07. 20:18

Bitcoin rises past $69,000 as risk markets reverse big early losses on hope for Iran deal Iran's government is reportedly reviewing Pakistan's request for a two-week ceasefire positively, according to an Axios report.

Argentine President Milei’s call logs link him to multimillion-dollar Libra rug pull: NYT

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2026. Apr. 07. 19:22

Argentine President Milei’s call logs link him to multimillion-dollar Libra rug pull: NYT Court records show repeated contact with a key operator before and after the token’s launch as prosecutors examine his role

Stablecoin issuers get closer to U.S. federal rules with FDIC's new proposal

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2026. Apr. 07. 18:21

Stablecoin issuers get closer to U.S. federal rules with FDIC's new proposal The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. approved a proposed rule to govern the issuers, even as the Senate continues to debate GENIUS Act details.

Trump-linked World Liberty faces scrutiny over ties to sanctioned network: The Times

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2026. Apr. 07. 18:02

Trump-linked World Liberty faces scrutiny over ties to sanctioned network: The Times A deal with an Asia-based blockchain project followed recent links to individuals later sanctioned over alleged ties to a major fraud network

‘Don’t waste time with crypto': Here is what Solana Foundation's cryptic message really means

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2026. Apr. 07. 17:13

‘Don’t waste time with crypto': Here is what Solana Foundation's cryptic message really means The foundation says it is becoming a leading network for “agentic payments.”

DeFi yields are crashing so hard that they can't compete with a traditional savings account

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2026. Apr. 07. 15:23

DeFi yields are crashing so hard that they can't compete with a traditional savings account DeFi yields have collapsed below TradFi rates, forcing investors to face higher smart contract risks for lower returns as regulation and exploits mount.

Americans’ losses to crypto scams rose to over $11 billion last year, FBI reports

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2026. Apr. 07. 15:06

Americans’ losses to crypto scams rose to over $11 billion last year, FBI reports Fraud schemes grew more sophisticated and targeted larger sums than in 2024.

Regulation by hostility: the real legacy of Biden-era crypto policy

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2026. Apr. 07. 15:00

Regulation by hostility: the real legacy of Biden-era crypto policy Thorn argues that a recent New York Times op-ed rewrites history through omission, glossing over the collateral damage caused by the previous administration.

Schwab says even a 1% crypto allocation can reshape portfolio risk

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2026. Apr. 07. 14:25

Schwab says even a 1% crypto allocation can reshape portfolio risk The brokerage's research finds that even a tiny crypto allocation can dominate your portfolio's risk, suggesting that the "right" amount to own depends entirely on your stomach for 70% price swings.

Grayscale says bitcoin's quantum problem is governance, not engineering

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2026. Apr. 07. 14:21

Grayscale says bitcoin's quantum problem is governance, not engineering The asset manager's research arm argues the technical path to quantum-safe blockchains is clear but reaching consensus on protocol changes, especially what to do with Satoshi's coins, is the real obstacle.

Crypto's $224 million inflow rebound was led by mostly one country and XRP

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2026. Apr. 07. 13:52

Crypto's $224 million inflow rebound was led by mostly one country and XRP Switzerland accounted for 70% of global crypto ETP inflows last week with XRP products contributing more than half the total.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index drops 2.4% as all constituents trade lower

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2026. Apr. 07. 13:14

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index drops 2.4% as all constituents trade lower Aave (AAVE) dropped 8.5% and Avalanche (AVAX) fell 7.6%, leading the index lower from Monday.

'A whole civilization will die': Crypto markets under pressure as Trump ups rhetoric towards Iran

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2026. Apr. 07. 13:00

'A whole civilization will die': Crypto markets under pressure as Trump ups rhetoric towards Iran Weekend gains for bitcoin have been mostly erased ahead of the president's Tuesday night deadline for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

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