Odds of US-Iran ceasefire by April 7 drop to 1% amid escalating tensions
The diminishing odds of a ceasefire highlight the deepening geopolitical instability and the challenges of achieving diplomatic resolutions. The post Odds of US-Iran ceasefire by April 7 drop to 1% amid escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 8:02:53 PM
Iran warns of regional chaos for US if tensions escalate, ceasefire odds drop
Escalating tensions could destabilize the region, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations, with traders showing increased skepticism. The post Iran warns of regional chaos for US if tensions escalate, ceasefire odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 8:02:49 PM
XRP Eyes $8.30 Target As Rare Chart Pattern Emerges From Prolonged Decline
A drop to 83 cents could be the setup XRP investors have been waiting for. Related Reading: Standard Chartered Sees Bitcoin Exploding To $500K By 2030 Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has identified a falling wedge structure in XRP’s price chart that spans nearly nine months, with the token trading around $1.30 after a prolonged slide. Based on the...
By Christian Encila 4/4/2026, 8:00:58 PM
Major Catalysts To Watch Out For That Could Send Bitcoin Price To $90,000
A crypto analyst has shared a new Bitcoin price roadmap, outlining where the market currently is and projecting the cryptocurrency’s next moves amid the ongoing bear market. While some experts still see more downside ahead for BTC, this analyst predicts a massive surge back above $90,000. The analyst cites several catalysts, including Bitcoin...
By Scott Matherson 4/4/2026, 8:00:01 PM
AI firm leader robbed at knifepoint, says attackers sought crypto
The rise in "wrench attacks" highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and privacy for those in the crypto industry. The post AI firm leader robbed at knifepoint, says attackers sought crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/4/2026, 7:47:42 PM
Bitcoin Holds $67K as Trump Issues 48-Hour Iran Ultimatum
Bitcoin held just above $67,000 Saturday afternoon as President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding the country reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face what he called overwhelming U.S. military consequences. Key Takeaways: President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran on April 4, 2026, demanding Hormuz be reopened, or...
By Jamie Redman 4/4/2026, 7:35:47 PM
Telegram founder Pavel Durov says Iranian government's ban backfired
Thousands of software developers are currently developing virtual private networks to circumvent state control of the internet, Durov said.
By Vince Quill 4/4/2026, 7:30:05 PM
GPT-5.4 Pro jumps to 150 IQ on MESNA Norway test as OpenAI breaks its own record
OpenAI’s latest GPT-5.4 Pro model has now achieved an IQ score higher than 99.96% of all human beings, giving markets a fresh signal that AI capability gains are starting to outpace the usual product-cycle noise. OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 Pro touches 150 on public IQ benchmark as markets enter another macro-heavy week TrackingAI’s public leaderboard now...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 4/4/2026, 7:15:05 PM
Ripple (XRP) Down 7% This Month, Investors Move to Taurox (TAUX) as Pre-KYA Opening Might Start a Rally
XRP trades near $1.32 with growing optimism. April has historically been XRP’s strongest month, posting average returns of 24.8% since 2014, driven by the upcoming CLARITY Act Senate Banking Committee markup scheduled for the second half of the month. Taurox, an AI-driven trading protocol, positions itself to harness this momentum through...
By PR Desk 4/4/2026, 7:00:39 PM
Bitcoin tends to outperform gold and stocks after global shocks, Mercado Bitcoin finds
The study analyzed 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks and found that Bitcoin posted stronger returns than gold and the S&P 500 in each period.
By Francisco Rodrigues 4/4/2026, 6:56:03 PM
Riot, MARA, and Nakamoto Offload Massive Bitcoin Holdings in Q1 – Here’s the Breakdown
Bitcoin sales by Riot, MARA, and Nakamoto demonstrate how major holders are managing treasury assets in the present volatile climate.
By Chayanika Deka 4/4/2026, 6:54:44 PM
Ceasefire odds drop to 1% as protests erupt in Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions
Rising regional hostilities and market pessimism highlight the diminishing prospects for diplomatic resolutions in the near term. The post Ceasefire odds drop to 1% as protests erupt in Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 6:41:51 PM
Ceasefire odds tumble as protests in Tel Aviv escalate tensions: FT
Escalating tensions and protests in Tel Aviv diminish hopes for a near-term diplomatic breakthrough, impacting ceasefire prospects significantly. The post Ceasefire odds tumble as protests in Tel Aviv escalate tensions: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 6:41:50 PM
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Warns Against AI Agent Security Risks, Shares His Private LLM Stack
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has moved entirely off cloud AI services and detailed his fully local, sandboxed artificial intelligence (AI) setup in a blog post published this week. Key Takeaways: Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin abandoned cloud AI in April 2026, running Qwen3.5:35B locally on an Nvidia 5090 laptop at 90 tokens per...
By Jamie Redman 4/4/2026, 6:41:44 PM
Ethereum Foundation Nears 70,000 Staked ETH Target — Details
On Friday, April 3rd, the Ethereum Foundation staked over 45,000 Ether (ETH) tokens on the smart contract platform. This latest staking action brings the total amount of ETH locked by the foundation to roughly 69,500 coins, about 500 Ethers short of the foundation’s 70,000 staked ETH goal. Ethereum Foundation Stakes 45,000 Ether In A Single Day...
By Opeyemi Sule 4/4/2026, 6:30:18 PM
XRP Price Prediction: Can XRP Price Ever Reach The $100 Dream ? While Pepeto Delivers the True 150x Entry
The xrp price prediction crowd has chased the $100 target for years. Goldman Sachs just revealed a $153.8 million position spread across four XRP ETFs, making it the largest institutional holder by a factor of six, according to 24/7 Wall St. The CLARITY Act faces its make-or-break Senate markup in late April, and if it [...] The post XRP Price...
By Michelle DG 4/4/2026, 6:20:37 PM
Jimmy Song explains why Bitcoin needs a 'conservative' node client
The Bitcoin advocate is the co-founder of ProductionReady, a non-profit initiative to fund open source development of BTC software and education.
By Vince Quill 4/4/2026, 5:59:25 PM
Ethereum Price Turns Bullish as BitMine Buys the Dip
Ethereum (ETH) price faces a strong consolidation zone at a range around $2,000; however, technical indicators suggest a…
By Rajpalsinh Parmar 4/4/2026, 5:38:15 PM
Pepeto 267x Math Beats XRP and Solana as Good Friday Halts All Crypto ETF Flows
The post Pepeto 267x Math Beats XRP and Solana as Good Friday Halts All Crypto ETF Flows appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Good Friday shut down CME futures and all crypto ETF activity on April 3, removing the institutional bid that has anchored XRP and Solana throughout 2026, according to CoinDesk. The day before, SOL’s ETF managed just...
By PR Manager 4/4/2026, 5:36:37 PM
USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks
Onchain investigator ZachXBT published a detailed thread this week, accusing Circle, the issuer of USDC, of compliance failures tied to more than $420 million in illicit stablecoin flows the firm allegedly failed to freeze across 15 documented cases since 2022. Key Takeaways: Onchain investigator ZachXBT identified 15 cases totaling over $420M in...
By Jamie Redman 4/4/2026, 5:35:51 PM
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, demands permanent war resolution guarantees
Iran's firm stance complicates diplomatic efforts, impacting market confidence and prolonging geopolitical instability in the region. The post Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, demands permanent war resolution guarantees appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 5:33:15 PM
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, demands permanent guarantees instead
Iran's demand for permanent guarantees over a temporary ceasefire highlights the complexity of achieving lasting peace and stability. The post Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, demands permanent guarantees instead appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 5:33:14 PM
Bitcoin Price Breakdown To $45,000: The Levels To Watch Out For Next Steps
The Bitcoin price recently broke down to $66,000, and a bearish retest of $69,000 has now been confirmed, two conditions that technical analysis shows are prerequisites for a move to $45,000. With both boxes checked, the path of least resistance is pointing to a considerably lower move, and the levels ahead will determine how this move plays out....
By Scott Matherson 4/4/2026, 5:30:07 PM
Michael Saylor sees Bitcoin as digital capital, predicts institutional influence
Institutional adoption and regulatory changes could significantly impact Bitcoin's market dynamics, influencing future price trends. The post Michael Saylor sees Bitcoin as digital capital, predicts institutional influence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 5:26:52 PM
Saylor’s Bitcoin optimism fails to shift $100K price target odds: traders wait
Traders remain cautious, awaiting regulatory changes or major institutional moves to influence Bitcoin's trajectory toward $100,000. The post Saylor’s Bitcoin optimism fails to shift $100K price target odds: traders wait appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 5:26:48 PM
Robert Kiyosaki Warns 1974 Economic Shifts Are Now Reshaping Financial Futures in 2026
TLDR: Kiyosaki ties the 1974 petrodollar system to today’s rising oil prices and growing global conflict risks. The shift from pensions to 401(k)s after ERISA left millions of baby boomers without guaranteed retirement income. Kiyosaki recommends gold, silver, and Bitcoin as real stores of value amid dollar weakness and inflation. He calls on...
By Brenda Mary 4/4/2026, 5:18:40 PM
Boring Weekend, Explosive Month? Here’s What to Expect in April for Bitcoin
The following 36-48 hours are expected to be quiet, but what comes next?
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/4/2026, 5:05:27 PM
Bitcoin Falls To ‘Bottom Discovery’ Zone — What Does This Mean?
Bitcoin continues to trade within a narrow range, hovering around $66,500 going into the week. While price action still appears subdued, recent on-chain data suggests this period of consolidation could be signaling the formation of a market bottom. Supply In Profit Drops To 11.3 Million BTC In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, on-chain...
By Opeyemi Sule 4/4/2026, 5:00:27 PM
Limited time left to buy BlockDAG at $0.000022 while Pippin dumps and Dogecoin stalls
BlockDAG stands out among the top crypto gainers with a limited $0.000022 entry price, as the Pippin crypto price drops and the Dogecoin price prediction remains uncertain. Sentiment across crypto sits at extreme fear right now, with the Fear &…
By Guest Post 4/4/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Gold Reserves Top $4 Trillion, Surpassing Foreign-Held U.S. Treasuries for the First Time
TLDR: Central bank gold holdings crossed $4 trillion, exceeding $3.9 trillion in foreign-held U.S. Treasuries in early 2026. Global central banks purchased 863 tonnes of gold in 2025, marking three consecutive years of record-level buying. Gold dropped from $5,608 to $4,676 amid Iran war inflation pressures, yet institutional price targets remain...
By Brenda Mary 4/4/2026, 4:59:16 PM
Taurox (TAUX) Pre-KYA Opening Announcement Secures Renewed Interest From (Ripple) Investors
XRP trades near $1.32. April has recorded the highest average monthly returns for XRP since 2014 at 24.8%. The OCC final rule took effect on April 1, enabling Ripple’s conditionally approved National Trust Bank to move forward with expanded digital asset custody operations, while the Senate Banking Committee markup of the CLARITY Act remains...
By PR Desk 4/4/2026, 4:53:00 PM
IRGC Uses USDT on Tron to Fund Hormuz Toll Operations Beyond U.S. Financial Reach
TLDR: The IRGC collected Hormuz transit tolls in USDT via Tron, settling payments in seconds outside U.S. banking systems. Chainalysis reported the IRGC moved $3 billion through cryptocurrency in 2025, with over 50% of Iranian crypto activity linked to it. TRM Labs traced $1 billion in IRGC flows through Zedcex and Zedxion, both later designated...
By Brenda Mary 4/4/2026, 4:51:59 PM
Ex-UK Chancellor backs bitcoin as alternative to failing systems
Kwasi Kwarteng reflects on current UK market turmoil, fiscal “doom loop,” and his move into bitcoin with Stack BTC.
By James Van Straten 4/4/2026, 4:44:48 PM
Hormuz Blockade Sends Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield to 25-Year High
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1999 after Iran effectively shut down tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices above $113 per barrel and forcing Tokyo to tap its strategic reserves at a record pace. Key Takeaways: Japan’s 10-year bond yield hit 2.39% by early April 2026, […]
By Jamie Redman 4/4/2026, 4:42:03 PM
SUI Price Stalls at $0.82 as TVL Flatlines Near $550M
SUI price hints at a short term consolidation trend $1.08 and $0.82. Total value locked (TVL) in Sui…
By Sahil Mahadik 4/4/2026, 4:35:42 PM
The Infrastructure Behind the Next Era of Capital Markets Is Being Built on Chainlink and Swift
TLDR: Swift completed a tokenized bond interoperability trial with BNP Paribas, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Société Générale using Chainlink. Chainlink CCIP enabled cross-chain settlement of tokenized assets across 12+ major financial institutions including Citi and BNY Mellon. AI models achieved nearly 100% data consensus on corporate actions records...
By Brenda Mary 4/4/2026, 4:34:28 PM
Digital asset treasuries must now earn their keep
For treasuries to do so and stay competitive, Kiernan unpacks three broad strategies that are emerging.
By Sean Kiernan 4/4/2026, 4:30:00 PM
Tesla’s reliance on Chinese parts highlights US-China trade tensions
Tesla's reliance on Chinese parts underscores the complexities of global supply chains, potentially prompting shifts in trade policies and tariffs. The post Tesla’s reliance on Chinese parts highlights US-China trade tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 4:27:27 PM
Tesla’s reliance on Chinese components complicates US-China trade tensions
Tesla's reliance on Chinese components underscores the challenges of disentangling global supply chains amid escalating trade tensions. The post Tesla’s reliance on Chinese components complicates US-China trade tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 4:27:15 PM
US issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran as missile attacks escalate tensions
The ultimatum and missile attacks heighten geopolitical instability, reducing ceasefire prospects and impacting global market confidence. The post US issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran as missile attacks escalate tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 4:23:07 PM
Iran and Lebanon missile attacks on Israel prompt US 48-hour deadline for deal
The US ultimatum and missile attacks heighten geopolitical tensions, reducing ceasefire prospects and impacting market confidence. The post Iran and Lebanon missile attacks on Israel prompt US 48-hour deadline for deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 4:22:56 PM
Ripple Joins SWIFT’s Certified Partner Program, Gaining Access to a $150 Trillion Network
TLDR: Ripple Treasury is officially listed in SWIFT’s Certified Partner Program and confirmed on both directories. Banks using Ripple Treasury can now access SWIFT’s Alliance Lite2 messaging network directly. Ripple’s platform supports SWIFT, EBICS, SFTP, APIs, combining legacy and blockchain rails in one. Rather than replacing SWIFT, Ripple...
By Brenda Mary 4/4/2026, 4:10:58 PM
BTC Sees Mild Volatility as Trump Escalates With 48-Hour Iran Warning
The POTUS said 'all hell will reign down' on Iran.
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/4/2026, 4:04:37 PM
Bitcoin’s “permanent buyers” are starting to sell as debt and cash pressures mount
In July 2025, Genius Group announced it was targeting a Bitcoin treasury of 10,000 BTC, framing it as a statement of deep strategic conviction. This week, however, the company sold its last 84 BTC to pay off $8.5 million in debt and declared its treasury empty. The 18-month gap between those two moments is a […] The post Bitcoin’s “permanent...
By Andjela Radmilac 4/4/2026, 4:00:21 PM
Prediction Markets Signal April Chaos as Crypto Market Braces for Impact
The post Prediction Markets Signal April Chaos as Crypto Market Braces for Impact appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Prediction markets aren’t just side bets anymore they’re becoming the rawest form of crowd sentiment. And right now, prediction markets are painting a pretty grim picture for April. Take the Strait of Hormuz question. Just...
By Yash Jain 4/4/2026, 3:51:50 PM
Hackers Hit Android and iPhone Users’ Bank Accounts As Cybersecurity Firm Reveals 400% Surge in AI-Powered Malware Attacks
The cybersecurity firm Zimperium says banking malware attacks are skyrocketing with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). In a new blog post, Zimperium says malware banking attacks using AI have increased by 400% year-over-year. “What once required weeks of skilled reverse engineering now takes hours. Phishing lures are 5x more...
By Daily Hodl Staff 4/4/2026, 3:50:49 PM
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin’s Era of 85-95% Bear Market Crashes Is Over as Asset Matures
The CEO of ARK Invest, Cathie Wood, has stated that Bitcoin is now a proven asset and it won’t face an 85% price correction from its new All-time High (ATH) during this bear market. She gave these comments during a recent Squawk Box interview with CNBC. The statement comes as several analysts have predicted an […]
By Talha Arshad 4/4/2026, 3:35:22 PM
Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows
The stablecoin sector logged inflows over the past seven days, adding $1.242 billion to reach a total of $317.134 billion as of Saturday, April 4. Sky’s USDS emerged as the week’s leading gainer by inflows, climbing 9.57% during the same period. Key Takeaways: Sky’s USDS led the top ten gainers with a 9.57% weekly rise, […]
By Jamie Redman 4/4/2026, 3:33:03 PM
Crypto Hacks Dropped Sharply In Early 2026, But Experts Say The Threat Isn’t Going Away
Cybercriminals who target crypto are not operating on a fixed schedule. They move when the money moves. Related Reading: X Eyes Auto-Lock For Crypto Mentions After Tortoise Death Hoax That was the key message from Kraken’s chief security officer, Nick Percoco, who told reporters that hacking activity in the crypto space tends to spike during […]
By Christian Encila 4/4/2026, 3:30:41 PM
'Doge Not Concerned With the Bear': Dogecoin Team Reacts to Market Lull
Dogecoin (DOGE) shrugs off bearish market sentiment with playful humor.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 4/4/2026, 3:24:00 PM