Bitcoin has been holding above $65,000 for over a month now, and this price level is starting to carry more weight than it seems on the surface. The current structure is no longer just about short-term volatility, but a question about whether the market is building a base or setting up for one more lower …
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The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has proposed new rules to regulate FDIC-supervised stablecoin issuers in accordance with the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, which was signed into law nine months ago. In a statement on Tuesday, the FDIC said its board of directors voted to issue a proposal …
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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Wednesday accepted a two-week ceasefire in its war against the US, but emphasized this did not mean an end to the war. The price of Bitcoin pushed past $72,000 for the first time in 20 days after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. “I agree to …
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Iran’s hashrate has plummeted over the past quarter amid an ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, though the war itself has not dragged down global hashrate, according to a new report from Hashrate Index. Iran has lost roughly 7 exahashes per second (EH/s) quarter-over-quarter, said Ian Philpot, marketing director at Luxor Technology, in a …
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Changpeng “CZ” Zhao became a household name in the cryptocurrency sector after founding Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. Following a series of legal and regulatory challenges that culminated in a prison sentence, Zhao has authored an autobiography recounting his rise — and subsequent fallout. The 364-page manuscript, titled Freedom of Money, presents a first-person …
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New data suggests that Bitcoin (BTC) could be moving closer to a bull market phase as its supply slowly shifts back into long-term, retail-investor-linked wallets. The figure surpassed 4 million BTC in Q1 2026. The accumulation trend aligns with a rise in Bitcoin network activity index to levels last seen in April 2025, signaling a …
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The seven House members may have affirmed the commission‘s authority over prediction markets, but asked questions about its inaction on insider trading. Seven members of the US House of Representatives sent a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig, asking for information on the agency’s inaction on insider trading on prediction markets …
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Key Takeaways: Trump declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran on April 7, 2026, suspending strikes minutes before an 8:00 p.m. EDT deadline. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, carrying 20.3 million barrels daily, is the central condition for the pause to hold. Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif brokered the deal; …
Key Takeaways: Ripple highlights $205B+ in on-chain value, signaling massive capital inflows into Africa. 52% growth shows Africa outpacing global crypto markets in expansion and momentum. Africa’s accelerating adoption data shows crypto driven by real-world financial usage. Africa Crypto Growth Accelerates With Ripple Infrastructure Push Ripple, a blockchain payments company focused on enterprise crypto infrastructure, …
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Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs saw $471.32 million inflows led by Blackrock IBIT, signaling renewed institutional demand. Ether ETFs added $120.24 million with ETHA and FETH driving reversal, pointing to improving sentiment. XRP stayed flat with no trading activity, while Solana gained $246.9K, showing selective flows may persist. Ether ETFs See $120 Million Inflow as Bitcoin …
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Key Takeaways: Stabble urged all liquidity providers to withdraw funds on April 7, 2026, after ZachXBT flagged a suspected former employee as a suspected DPRK operative. No exploit or breach occurred at Stabble, and the protocol’s TVL stood at approximately $1.75M at the time of the alert. Stabble’s new team plans fresh audits before resuming …
PRESS RELEASE. Panama City, April 7th, 2026 – Recently, HTX officially released its 2026 Digital Asset Trends White Paper (the “White Paper”). The report was jointly published with leading industry platforms and media, including BlockBeats, ChainCatcher, Foresight News, HTX Learn, HTX Research, Odaily, PANews, RootData, and TechFlow. Against a backdrop of market consolidation and cautious …
Key Takeaways: The FDIC approved a proposed rule on April 7, 2026, implementing GENIUS Act standards for stablecoin issuers. Permitted payment stablecoin issuers must hold 1:1 reserves in eligible assets and redeem within 2 business days. The 60-day public comment period closes before the GENIUS Act’s July 18, 2026 regulatory deadline. FDIC Moves on GENIUS …
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell below $68,000 on April 7 following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iranian infrastructure. High volatility led Coinglass to report $60.63 million in liquidations as WTI oil peaked at $117 per barrel. Analysts warn that a shut Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global recession if Iran retaliates after Tuesday. Trump …
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Key Takeaways: Zaheer Ebtikar shut down Split Capital after delivering over 100% net returns since its January 2024 launch. Ebtikar cited $100 billion in venture funding and spot ETFs from BlackRock and Fidelity as reasons the hedge fund model is broken. As Plasma’s new CSO, Ebtikar will lead go-to-market strategy for the Plasma One stablecoin …
