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.
By Shaurya Malwa 4/9/2026, 4:13:40 AM
Iran’s Crypto Mining Sector Hit Hard As Hashrate Drops Nearly 80%
The US, Russia and China together control over 65% of global Bitcoin hashrate, a reminder that mining power remains heavily concentrated even as local shocks push smaller markets up and down. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mood Sours To Levels Not Seen Since Late February In that mix, Iran has seen a sharp fall. Its hashrate dropped about 77% in the...
By Christian Encila 4/9/2026, 4:00:11 AM
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
By Sam Reynolds 4/9/2026, 3:40:44 AM
Binance Adds Institutional Focus With Capital Connect Upgrade and Portfolio Accounts
Binance expands institutional crypto access with a unified marketplace that standardizes strategy discovery, capital allocation, and execution within its native ecosystem, aiming to streamline participation and reduce operational friction for trading teams and investors. Key Takeaways: Binance introduces Capital Connect upgrade with 0-commission...
By Kevin Helms 4/9/2026, 3:30:17 AM
Conflux (CFX) CFX Releases v3.0.3 Node Upgrade With CIP-166 Opcode
Conflux (CFX) Network rolls out v3.0.3 upgrade fixing seven critical bugs and adding CIP-166 opcode. Node operators can delay without network disruption. (Read More)
By N/A 4/9/2026, 3:28:02 AM
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has put forward a new stablecoin rulebook, giving the market a clearer sense of how US banking regulators intend to draw the line between regulated payment tokens and traditional insured deposits.
By AMSolutions 4/9/2026, 3:25:37 AM
Ethereum Price Clings to $2,120, Can Bulls Drive Fresh Surge?
Ethereum price extended gains above $2,265 before it started a downside correction. ETH is now correcting gains and might find bids near the $2,120 zone. Ethereum started a decent upward move above the $2,250 zone. The price is trading above $2,150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance at...
By Aayush Jindal 4/9/2026, 3:18:11 AM
Bitcoin Golden Cross Trend Enters Flow State: Why The Next 2-3 Weeks Are Important
Bitcoin (BTC) could be preparing for another major bull rally as a Golden Cross has recently appeared on the cryptocurrency’s Inter-exchange Flow Pulse (IFP). A crypto analyst who explained the significance of this occurrence notes that the timeline of this Golden Cross aligns almost perfectly with past bull rallies. Based on this historical...
By Scott Matherson 4/9/2026, 3:00:50 AM
User Activity On XRP Ledger Contracts With Declining Active Wallet Numbers
While the price of XRP has been struggling with volatility, this downside performance might be starting to hinder sentiment across the market as on-chain activity gradually fades. During the bearish period, there has been a significant decline in activity on the XRP Ledger, which points to weakening sentiment among investors and users. Active...
By Godspower Owie 4/9/2026, 3:00:40 AM
GitHub Universe 2026 Opens Call for Speakers with May 1 Deadline
GitHub Universe returns to San Francisco October 28-29, 2026. Speaker proposals and nominations accepted through May 1 for the annual developer conference. (Read More)
By N/A 4/9/2026, 2:53:47 AM
Counterhacker exposes DPRK unit that made $1M a month working IT jobs
The North Korean IT workers coordinated crypto payments through a server using a shared, easy-to-guess password “123456.”
By Brayden Lindrea 4/9/2026, 2:52:01 AM
Bitcoin Price Trims Gains, But Uptrend Still Holds Strong
Bitcoin price started a strong increase above the $70,500 zone. BTC is consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $71,650 zone. Bitcoin gained pace for a move above the $70,500 and $71,500 levels. The price is trading above $70,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a new bullish flag pattern forming with resistance...
By Aayush Jindal 4/9/2026, 2:38:15 AM
Evernorth Amended SEC Filing Deepens XRP Role in Crypto Market Structure
Evernorth advances its SPAC merger with an amended SEC filing detailing XRP-based financing, refining how token contributions translate into equity within its planned public market debut. Key Takeaways: Evernorth advances SEC filing with XRP-based equity tied to 126,791,458 tokens from Ripple. Ripple-backed structure links token pricing to CME CF...
By Kevin Helms 4/9/2026, 2:30:32 AM
Stablecoin Rules Face 144 Questions In New FDIC Proposal
The public has 60 days to weigh in. That’s how much time the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is giving Americans to respond to its newly proposed framework for regulating stablecoin issuers — a plan built around 144 specific questions the agency wants answered before it finalizes anything. Related Reading: Bitcoin Caught In The Crossfire As...
By Christian Encila 4/9/2026, 2:00:35 AM
Bitcoin Surge To $72,000 Unleashes $470M Squeeze On Crypto Bears
Data shows the uplift that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have seen during the past day has induced a significant amount of liquidations in the derivatives market. Crypto Derivatives Market Has Witnessed Nearly $630 Million In Liquidations According to data from CoinGlass, a large amount of liquidations have occurred in the cryptocurrency...
By Keshav Verma 4/9/2026, 2:00:32 AM
Charles Schwab Identifies 2 Crypto Allocation Approaches Driving Bitcoin Weights as High as 22.4%
Bitcoin and ethereum allocations can swing from near zero to over 20% in diversified portfolios as return expectations rise, with Charles Schwab showing investor assumptions directly dictate crypto’s role in portfolio construction. Key Takeaways: Charles Schwab shows bitcoin allocations up to 22.4% depending on return assumptions. Bitcoin...
By Kevin Helms 4/9/2026, 1:30:29 AM
US Treasury unveils proposed rules under GENIUS Act, banking concerns over stablecoin yields persist
The US Department of the Treasury, through the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), issued a proposed rule on Wednesday targeting stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act.
By N/A 4/9/2026, 1:01:07 AM
Accumulation Mode? Bitcoin Holders Quietly Amass 4.37M BTC As Bull Signal Emerges
Bitcoin’s active address momentum has sunk to its weakest point since April 2018, even as a separate index tracking overall network health has crossed into what analysts call a bull phase for the first time in roughly a year. Related Reading: South Korea Imposes 5-Minute Audit Rule On Crypto Platforms A Market Driven By Fewer, More Committed...
By Christian Encila 4/9/2026, 1:00:40 AM
Will Worldcoin price set a new all-time low as descending channel lower boundary converges on $0.24 support?
Worldcoin price is trading at $0.2602, down 3.77% on the day, with the lower boundary of a six-month descending channel now pressing directly on price — and the all-time low at $0.2415 offering the only remaining floor before uncharted territory.…
By Peace Longe 4/9/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Why Prohibiting Interest-Bearing Stablecoins Fails to Protect Banks
The post Why Prohibiting Interest-Bearing Stablecoins Fails to Protect Banks appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Following multiple requests from the US Senate Banking Committee for research on stablecoins, the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) has published a study concluding that stablecoins and their yields pose no threat to...
By Steve Muchoki 4/9/2026, 12:52:56 AM
Prediction Markets Put the US-Iran Ceasefire on a Short Clock
Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are pricing in a fragile truce, with over $16.5 million wagered on when or whether Washington will officially close the books on its military campaign against Tehran. Key Takeaways: Polymarket’s U.S.-Iran military operations market hit $16.4M in volume, with April 30 carrying 42% odds. Kalshi gives only a 16%...
By Jamie Redman 4/9/2026, 12:45:24 AM
Don’t Get Trapped In XRP: Analyst Sounds Warning That Price Will Still Crash To This Level
XRP has bounced with the rest of the crypto market, but that rebound is exactly what analyst CasiTrades is warning traders not to misread. The cryptocurreny has just come off a little bounce above $1.35, but technical analysis shows that the setup can be more dangerous than it looks. CasiTrades’ rationale is that this is […]
By Scott Matherson 4/9/2026, 12:30:45 AM
Bitcoin tops $72K after $280M liquidation targets bears: Will the ‘fragile truce’ hold?
Bitcoin and global markets rallied after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, but data show BTC bears have not closed most of their positions yet.
By Marcel Pechman 4/9/2026, 12:16:43 AM
Morgan Stanley MSBT Bitcoin ETF Launch Draws $34M
Morgan Stanley listed its own spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on NYSE Arca this week, becoming the first major U.S. commercial bank to issue such a product directly. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley launched MSBT on April 8, 2026, becoming the first U.S. bank to issue its own spot bitcoin ETF. MSBT’s 0.14% fee undercuts Blackrock’s […]
By Jamie Redman 4/9/2026, 12:15:59 AM
Bitcoin Shatters $70,000 With Zero Issues, XRP Spikes 6% in New Breakout Attempt, Real Ethereum (ETH) Run Starts After $2,400: Crypto Market Review
Market is not yet providing enough structure for bulls to rely on and battle the rising selling pressure.
By Arman Shirinyan 4/9/2026, 12:01:00 AM
When Will The Bitcoin Bull Run Start? Analyst Reveals The Markers That Will Show The Way
A crypto analyst known as CrypFlow has outlined what he believes will certify the true start of the next Bitcoin bull run. According to the analyst, the flip into a bullish run does not begin at the bottom but only after key technical confirmations appear on the chart. His analysis points to three conditions that must be met before this new cycle...
By Scott Matherson 4/9/2026, 12:00:49 AM
Will Bittensor price drop to $297 as double rejection at descending trendline triggers bearish MACD crossover?
Bittensor price is trading at $325.1, down 3.04% on the day, after rejecting a multi-month descending trendline for the second time in two weeks — and the daily MACD has now confirmed a bearish crossover that shifts the near-term bias…
By Peace Longe 4/9/2026, 12:00:00 AM
ICE Agents Shot a Man During a Traffic Stop in California — And It’s All on Video
The immigration news out of California on Tuesday drew national attention within hours: ICE agents shot a man during a targeted traffic stop near Interstate 5 in Patterson, California, dashcam footage of the incident was obtained and published by KCRA…
By Peace Longe 4/8/2026, 11:45:00 PM
Liberals Hold Their Wisconsin Supreme Court Majority — What Tuesday’s Result Could Mean for the 2026 Midterms
The Wisconsin election on Tuesday produced its expected winner but a striking margin: Democratic-backed appeals court judge Chris Taylor defeated conservative-backed judge Maria Lazar by roughly 20 percentage points, expanding liberals’ court majority from 4-3 to 5-2 and cementing liberal…
By Peace Longe 4/8/2026, 11:15:00 PM
Canary Capital Files PEPE ETF as Wall Street Tests Institutional Demand for Meme Coins
Institutional access to meme-based crypto expands as Canary Capital files with the SEC for a PEPE ETF, offering brokerage-based exposure while avoiding direct token custody and derivative risks. Key Takeaways: Canary Capital filed with the SEC to launch a PEPE ETF tracking token price via direct holdings. PEPE ETF signals broader push into...
By Kevin Helms 4/8/2026, 11:03:41 PM
Solana Breakdown Risk Builds As $94 Supply Zone Crushes Momentum
Solana (SOL) is flashing warning signs after a sharp rejection at the $92–$94 supply zone halted its recent upside attempt. Momentum has quickly faded, with price now slipping back toward key support levels as sellers tighten their grip. With SOL caught between a weakening structure and critical support below, the risk of a deeper breakdown is...
By Godspower Owie 4/8/2026, 11:00:43 PM
This Key Bitcoin Metric Suggests That Current Downside Action Will Continue
Bitcoin’s price has fallen over 50% from its all-time high achieved in October 2025, triggering a bearish market phase across the board as investors exit their positions to cut down losses. Despite falling this hard, the downside action does not seem to have reached its end yet, as key metrics point to an extended period […]
By Godspower Owie 4/8/2026, 11:00:40 PM
Trump-Backed Republican Wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Old Congressional Seat — But Democrats Surprised Everyone
The election results in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District on Tuesday confirmed Republican Clay Fuller as the winner of the special election runoff — but the margin told a different story: Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris by roughly 12 points in…
By Peace Longe 4/8/2026, 10:40:00 PM
Crypto ETFs Turn Red: Bitcoin Loses $159 Million, Ether Drops $64 Million
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) slipped back into outflows after a strong start to the week, led by bitcoin’s sharp reversal. XRP stood out with gains, while ether and solana faced renewed selling pressure. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $159.05 million outflows on Tuesday, led by Fidelity FBTC, signaling fragile market conviction. Ether ETFs...
By Emmanuel Musa 4/8/2026, 10:32:47 PM
Defense Secretary Hegseth Fires the US Army’s Top General in the Middle of the Iran War
The political news from the Pentagon on April 2 shocked military officials: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George — the Army’s most senior officer — while the 82nd Airborne Division was actively deploying to…
By Peace Longe 4/8/2026, 10:20:00 PM
Meta Launches Muse Spark: The AI Model Built to Deliver Personal Superintelligence
TLDR: Muse Spark is Meta’s first multimodal reasoning model supporting tool use, visual chain of thought, and multi-agent tasks. Meta collaborated with over 1,000 physicians to strengthen Muse Spark’s health reasoning and medical response accuracy. Contemplating mode runs parallel AI agents, scoring 58% on Humanity’s Last Exam to rival top...
By Brenda Mary 4/8/2026, 10:18:41 PM
YouTube Bans Bitcoin.com: Latest Strike in War on Crypto Content
The post YouTube Bans Bitcoin.com: Latest Strike in War on Crypto Content appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Video streaming platform YouTube has deleted the high-profile (100,000+ subscribers) and decade-old channel Bitcoin.com out of the blue, claiming its content is “harmful and dangerous.” In retaliation, Bitcoin.com insisted it has...
By Steve Muchoki 4/8/2026, 10:09:22 PM
Institutional XRP Play: Tokenized Assets on XRPL Jump To $1.8B
Institutional money may already be using the XRP Ledger as real financial infrastructure, not just speculating on XRP. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 4/8/2026, 10:09:00 PM
Meta Is Cutting 200 More Workers in California Even as It Spends Billions on Artificial Intelligence
The AI jobs picture at Meta is contradictory on paper: the company is eliminating 198 California positions via state WARN Act filings effective May 2026, even as it projects $115 billion to $135 billion in 2026 capital expenditure with a…
By Peace Longe 4/8/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Canary files S-1 for PEPE ETF as memecoin funds expand beyond DOGE
Canary files a PEPE ETF as memecoin funds expand after Dogecoins GDOG launch and BONK related ETF filings. The post Canary files S-1 for PEPE ETF as memecoin funds expand beyond DOGE appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/8/2026, 9:46:59 PM
Google Integrates NotebookLM Into Gemini App With New Notebooks Feature
Google rolls out notebooks in Gemini, syncing with NotebookLM for AI-powered project management. Available now for paid subscribers, free users coming soon. (Read More)
By N/A 4/8/2026, 9:43:17 PM
Fed Rate Cuts Shrink to One as Iran War Rattles Oil Markets and Inflation Outlook
TLDR: Fed held rates at 3.50–3.75%, cutting expected 2026 reductions from four down to one. Oil surging to $115 per barrel during the Iran conflict pushed short-term inflation further from the 2% target. A ceasefire sent oil below $95 within hours, raising hopes that the one remaining rate cut could arrive sooner. Kevin Warsh, known [...] The post...
By Brenda Mary 4/8/2026, 9:42:07 PM
AI News: OpenAI Is Paying Researchers to Find What Could Go Wrong — But Its Internal Safety Teams Are Already Gone
The AI news out of OpenAI this week has a sharp edge: the company launched a paid Safety Fellowship offering $3,850 weekly stipends to external researchers studying what could go wrong with advanced AI — announced within hours of a…
By Peace Longe 4/8/2026, 9:40:00 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Cointelegraph 4/8/2026, 9:34:46 PM
The FBI Says Crypto Scams Stole $11.3 Billion In 2025. Find Out If You Are At Risk
The crypto market is facing volatility and uncertainty as the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues to develop. Markets are reactive. Capital is cautious. And an XWIN Research Japan report has just added a dimension to the current risk landscape that has nothing to do with geopolitics — and everything to do with what happens to crypto users […]
By Sebastian Villafuerte 4/8/2026, 9:30:51 PM
UK’s £120 Million Gambling Levy Delivers First OHID Prevention Grants Amid Sector Turmoil
The United Kingdom’s new statutory gambling levy has begun distributing its first prevention grants through the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. This follows one of the most contentious transitions in UK gambling policy with the end of the preceding charity-led model helmed by Gambleaware. Key Takeaways: UK statutory gambling levy...
By Luci Kelemen 4/8/2026, 9:30:24 PM
Argentina Reviews Phone Logs in LIBRA Case Linked to Javier Milei (Report)
Records show Milei called the LIBRA team several times on the night the token launched, both before and after his post.
By Mandy Williams 4/8/2026, 9:23:10 PM
Bitcoin Price Signal: On-Chain Data Shows 850,000 BTC Were Accumulated Between $60K and $70K — Analysts Call It the Cycle’s Strongest Demand Zone
A fresh bitcoin price read from on-chain data shows that the total supply of BTC last moved between $60,000 and $70,000 has grown by approximately 844,275 coins since January 1 — bringing the total cluster in that range to 1.85…
By Peace Longe 4/8/2026, 9:10:00 PM
How Safe Is XRP in the Quantum Age? New Insight Reveals Just 0.03% of Supply Is at Risk
For XRPL, the circumstances are quite distinct. Approximately 2.4 billion XRP is spread across 300,000 accounts that have never initiated a transaction.
By Brenda Ngari 4/8/2026, 9:06:26 PM
Adam Back Says Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Decades Away, Urges Gradual Migration to Post-Quantum Security
Bitcoin Magazine Adam Back Says Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Decades Away, Urges Gradual Migration to Post-Quantum Security Adam Back argues that quantum computing is still far from being capable of breaking Bitcoin’s cryptographic security. This post Adam Back Says Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Decades Away, Urges Gradual Migration to Post-Quantum...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/8/2026, 9:03:09 PM