Circle CEO says he won’t freeze USDC without a court order even as hackers walk away with millions
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2026. Apr. 13. 15:37
Circle defends its hands-off approach to freezing funds as critics point to hundreds of millions in losses tied to delayed action. Bankers rebuff White House claim that stablecoin yield doesn't threaten deposits
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2026. Apr. 13. 15:35
A new study from the American Bankers Association says the White House economists went after the wrong premise in their recent look at the issue. Bitcoin moves off lowest levels as worst of weekend fears slip away
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2026. Apr. 13. 14:53
As the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz goes into effect, reports say Iran is considering the abandonment of uranium enrichment as a way to end the war. ClearBank secures MiCA approval, targets Circle euro, dollar stablecoins for institutional clients
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2026. Apr. 13. 14:02
The U.K.- and EU-regulated credit institution gains crypto-asset service provider status and said it will connect clients to regulated stablecoin rails over Circle Mint Nearly $120 million of XRP just moved to Coinbase in whale transaction
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2026. Apr. 13. 13:19
XRP is flat over the past 24 hours, but down more than 60% from its summer 2025 peak. Bitmine's Tom Lee calls ether 'the wartime store of value' as holdings hit 4.87 million tokens
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2026. Apr. 13. 13:19
The company now holds 4.04% of all ether in existence and currently earns $212 million in annualized revenue from staking. CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 2.9% as all constituents trade lower
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2026. Apr. 13. 13:12
Polkadot (DOT) declined 11.5% and Cardano (ADA) dropped 6.8%, leading the index lower over the weekend. Foundry unveils Zcash block explorer as mining pool reaches 30% of hashrate
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2026. Apr. 13. 13:00
The mining pool comes alongside the unveiling of Zcashinfo.com, a block explorer with real-time network and mining data. World Liberty Financial executes a massive $22 million stablecoin shuffle amid its borrowing controversy
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2026. Apr. 13. 12:30
The mint and a simultaneous $3 million burn come days after the venture said it had repaid $25 million of the borrowing position that left depositors unable to withdraw from a DeFi lending pool. WLFI mints $25 million in fresh USD1 and burns $3 million, days after repayment claim
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2026. Apr. 13. 12:30
The mint and a simultaneous $3 million burn come days after the venture said it had repaid $25 million of the borrowing position that left depositors unable to withdraw from a DeFi lending pool. Strategy buys 13,927 bitcoin for $1 billion, entirely through STRC
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2026. Apr. 13. 12:09
Last week's purchases were completely funded by sales of Stretch, the companies perpetual preferred stock. AI agents are set to power crypto payments, but a hidden flaw could expose wallets
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2026. Apr. 13. 11:32
Researchers say a largely invisible layer of AI infrastructure can intercept sensitive data and has already been linked to stolen credentials and a $500,000 wallet drain Bitcoin anchors near $70,000 as RAVE's 3,400% surge signals speculative froth
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2026. Apr. 13. 11:20
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies remain relatively resilient. Surges in some smaller tokens showed there's still froth left in the market. Crypto markets stall as oil surges past $100 on Strait of Hormuz blockade
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2026. Apr. 13. 10:36
Bitcoin and ether retreated Monday as tensions in the Middle East triggered a spike in crude oil, forcing traders into defensive derivatives positioning. Bank of Korea calls for stock-style circuit breakers on BTC exchanges
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2026. Apr. 13. 10:31
Crypto's 24/7 global trading across hundreds of venues makes it difficult for any single country to halt the market. The one metric investors are overlooking in Michael Saylor’s Strategy
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2026. Apr. 13. 10:16
Increased preferred-equity issuance and surging STRC trading volumes are reshaping how Strategy's common stock trades. StarkWare cuts jobs in reorganization as Starknet revenue plunges 99% from peak
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2026. Apr. 13. 09:48
Days after unveiling a quantum-safe bitcoin method, a StarkWare researcher was tapped to lead a new applications unit as Layer-2 revenue dries up. Clarity Act returns to U.S. Senate, Bank earnings: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Apr. 13. 08:18
Your look at what's coming in the week starting April 13. Bitcoin hit by $20 million-an-hour selling pressure above $70,000
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2026. Apr. 13. 08:12
Bitcoin has once again seen heavy profit-taking above $70,000, according to Glassnode. Attacker mints $1 billion Polkadot tokens on Ethereum, ends up stealing just $250,000
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2026. Apr. 13. 07:16
A forged cross-chain message bypassed state proof validation on the bridge contract, granting admin control over the bridged DOT token and allowing the attacker to mint and dump the entire supply for $237,000. Alameda moves $16 million in Solana's SOL token for possible creditor distribution
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2026. Apr. 13. 06:58
Alameda unstakes $16 million worth of Solana's SOL token, according to Arkham. Aave passes landmark vote ending months-long fight over protocol revenue control
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2026. Apr. 13. 06:46
The proposal directs 100% of application and product revenue back to AAVE token holders, resolving a governance dispute that began when swap fees were quietly redirected away from the DAO treasury in late 2025. WLFI threatens legal action against Justin Sun after he accuses Trump-linked project of deceptive DeFi deals
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2026. Apr. 13. 05:56
Trump-backed crypto project says it has ‘contracts’ and ‘evidence’ after Sun accused it of exploiting users. Bitcoin hits a wall – the chart just challenged the $88,000 bull case
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2026. Apr. 13. 05:44
The price action is sending a clear warning signal that analysts' optimism may be running ahead of itself.
Strategy signals another bitcoin buy as company needs just 2% annual BTC growth to cover dividends
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2026. Apr. 13. 05:01
The company bought nearly three times more bitcoin than miners produced in March and is signaling it isn't done, even as its holdings remain billions underwater. CFTC Chair Mike Selig argues for agency's 'exclusive regulatory authority' in prediction markets fight: State of Crypto
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2026. Apr. 12. 18:00
Selig said states do not have the ability to police prediction market providers, echoing his agency's stance as it pursues court cases to cement its authority. DeFi’s shakeout is a stress test, not a death sentence
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2026. Apr. 12. 17:30
Novozhenov argues that despite lingering governance, security and regulatory hurdles that have shuttered several protocols, DeFi remains resilient. Bitcoin may be forming a base at $65,000 as 'paper hands' have been flushed out
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2026. Apr. 12. 15:00
Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, says strong earnings are helping markets absorb geopolitical shocks, despite ongoing risks. Oil futures up 7% on Hyperliquid as Trump orders Naval blockade of Hormuz
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2026. Apr. 12. 14:16
Oil prices spiked on the Hyperliquid platform after President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Market makers are fleeing public blockchains to protect their secret trading playbooks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 12. 14:00
Crypto trading is almost entirely public. One startup thinks it has borrowed an idea from Wall Street that could change that. Bitcoin slips below $71,000 as Trump orders U.S. to join Iran in blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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2026. Apr. 12. 13:46
"Effective immediately, the United States Navy ... will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," said the president in a social media post. Bitcoin slips below $71,000 as Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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2026. Apr. 12. 13:46
"Effective immediately, the United States Navy ... will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," said the president in a social media post. Bitcoin analysts flag triggers for a massive surge to $88,000 even as war risks linger
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2026. Apr. 12. 13:21
Key factors, such as ETF flows, macro factors and on-chain supply favor a rally in bitcoin even as war risks linger. Super PAC tied to Tether makes first ad buy from firm founded by Tether's U.S. CEO
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2026. Apr. 12. 13:00
The Fellowship PAC spent $300,000 with Nxum Group that was co-founded by Bo Hines, the chief of Tether's U.S. arm and former adviser to President Donald Trump. Commodity traders are getting debanked due to Iran war, pushing them to rely on stablecoins
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2026. Apr. 12. 12:00
As banks retreat from trade finance amid Iran-linked risk fears, non-bank lenders and traders are increasingly turning to stablecoins for settlement, according to Haycen’s Luke Sully. Tron’s Justin Sun slams Trump-backed WLFI for treating users as ‘personal ATM’ after $75 Million DeFi loan
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2026. Apr. 12. 11:49
Once WLFI's largest outside backer, Sun is going public days after the Trump-family venture borrowed $75 million against its own token on a DeFi protocol advised by one of its own insiders. Trump token sees whale accumulation ahead of Mar-a-Lago gala; senators raise questions over event
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2026. Apr. 12. 10:52
Some whales have withdrawn large amounts of TRUMP tokens to private wallets, according to Lookonchain. Why North Korea keeps stealing billions in crypto — out in the open
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2026. Apr. 12. 10:00
As North Korea's infiltration tactics grow more sophisticated, security experts say the crypto industry needs to understand what sets the regime apart from every other state-backed hacker — and why that difference makes it a dangerous threat to the ecosystem. XRP drops to $1.33 as bitcoin weakness pulls down majors
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2026. Apr. 12. 05:57
Sudden selloff triggered liquidation-style move, with weak recovery reinforcing bearish structure despite compressed volatility setup. Bitcoin and other cryptos fall as U.S., Iranian negotiators fail to reach war resolution
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2026. Apr. 12. 02:05
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said negotiations had ended after a daylong session in Pakistan, sending crypto prices down between 1.5% and 2%. Musk’s SpaceX holds $603 million in bitcoin despite $5 billion loss stemming from xAI
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2026. Apr. 11. 19:30
Arkham data shows 8,285 BTC in Coinbase Prime custody as the company swings from $8 billion profit to nearly $5 billion loss ahead of its IPO push. Bitcoin signals potential seller exhaustion as realized losses decline
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2026. Apr. 11. 18:00
On-chain data points to easing selling pressure, with realized losses falling and spot markets shifting toward net buying. How U.S. sports teams can launch their fan-token strategies right now
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2026. Apr. 11. 17:00
Dreyfus, CEO of Chiliz, examines the implications of the SEC and CFTC’s recent joint guidance on digital assets and what the regulatory clarity means for the future of blockchain fan engagement. The crypto honeymoon is over for now as analysts warn of a major first-quarter profit squeeze
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2026. Apr. 11. 17:00
Several major investment firms have preemptively downgraded Coinbase and other platforms as a sharp drop in trading activity and falling token prices threaten to derail upcoming first-quarter earnings results. $1.6 billion Ether Machine SPAC deal collapses over unfavorable market
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2026. Apr. 11. 16:58
The Ether Machine, an ether treasury firm, currently has more than $1 billion in ether in its treasury. Bitcoin, broader market flat as U.S.-Iran negotiations begin
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2026. Apr. 11. 16:25
The market rose over the week after a two-week ceasefire was announced, triggering a derivatives short squeeze that wiped out over $430 million in bearish positions. Iran war oil-price shock revives inflation trade and a new stablecoin play
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2026. Apr. 11. 16:00
As oil shocks revive investor anxiety, stablecoins solved payments, but not purchasing power, says Michael Ashton, who's USDi token aims to fix that. Crypto perpetuals predict the direction of Wall Street’s Monday open with 89% accuracy, data shows
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2026. Apr. 11. 14:46
Over half (57%) of Monday market opens is s already reflected in crypto markets' perpetual futures products. Crypto Clarity bill has 30% chance of passing this year, Wintermute’s Hammond says
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2026. Apr. 11. 14:00
Wintermute’s head of policy Ron Hammond pegs chances at 30%, citing political friction, stalled negotiations and shifting timelines despite signs of progress. Bitwise files updated S-1 for Hyperliquid ETF as HYPE fund race heats up
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2026. Apr. 11. 13:59
HYPE has surged around 200% over the last 12 months. Other asset managers including Grayscale, 21Shares, and VanEck are also eyeing HYPE-linked ETFs. The bitcoin market is splitting in two. Here's who is buying and selling amid the war
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2026. Apr. 11. 12:02
Six weeks of war have revealed that bitcoin's floor depends entirely on a handful of mandated buyers absorbing what everyone else is trying to get rid of. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 computer threats than bitcoin, experts say
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2026. Apr. 10. 06:24
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 threats than bitcoin, experts say
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2026. Apr. 10. 06:24
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 18:36
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
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
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 17:05
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
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
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
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 14:50
The company holds nearly 4% of ether's (ETH) total supply, but shares have struggled alongside that crypto. Trump's World Liberty Financial uses 5 billion WLFI to borrow $75 million from a platform its advisor co-founded
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 14:40
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 borrowed millions from a protocol its own advisor co-founded
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 14:40
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
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
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 13:46
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
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 12:35
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 12:19
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 12:00
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 11:30
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 11:23
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 10:31
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 09:50
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 09:28
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 09. 08:32
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
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 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
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 
