BitGo Mint Goes Live: Institutions Can Now Mint and Redeem Stablecoins from One Platform
TLDR: BitGo Mint launches with support for USD1 and SoFiUSD, streamlining stablecoin operations for institutions. The platform combines regulated custody, compliance tools, and in-platform reporting in a single workflow. BitGo’s global network of market makers, banks, and fintechs gains direct access to native minting features. BitGo plans to...
By Brenda Mary 4/2/2026, 10:58:31 PM
Trump’s efforts to end Iran conflict see ceasefire odds drop to 23.5% by April 30
Market skepticism highlights challenges in achieving a US-Iran ceasefire, but potential diplomatic breakthroughs could emerge by late May. The post Trump’s efforts to end Iran conflict see ceasefire odds drop to 23.5% by April 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 10:57:04 PM
How Real Is The Quantum Threat?
Bitcoin Magazine How Real Is The Quantum Threat? A new panel has officially been announced to take place at Bitcoin 2026 titled “How Real Is The Quantum Threat?” The conversation will bring together five voices at the center of one of the most actively debated technical questions in Bitcoin today, and the lineup reflects the full range of...
By Jenna Montgomery 4/2/2026, 10:55:56 PM
Ceasefire odds drop to 2% as US-Iran tensions escalate
Escalating US-Iran tensions suggest prolonged conflict, diminishing hopes for immediate diplomatic solutions and impacting global stability. The post Ceasefire odds drop to 2% as US-Iran tensions escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 10:51:24 PM
US strike on Iranian bridge signals military escalation, ceasefire odds plummet
The military escalation diminishes diplomatic efforts, increasing uncertainty and reducing the likelihood of a near-term ceasefire. The post US strike on Iranian bridge signals military escalation, ceasefire odds plummet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 10:50:32 PM
7M Iranians volunteer to fight as US invasion odds rise to 65.5% by April 30
Rising tensions and volunteer mobilization in Iran could escalate regional instability, impacting global markets and geopolitical dynamics. The post 7M Iranians volunteer to fight as US invasion odds rise to 65.5% by April 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 10:49:58 PM
Premier League’s Last Gambling Shirt Season: £140M and a UK Crackdown
The 2025/26 Premier League season will mark an end to a lucrative era where gambling brands appeared on the front of matchday shirts, ending a commercial relationship worth over £140 million per season as 11 of 20 clubs prepare to strip betting logos from their kits. The voluntary ban takes effect from the 2026/27 campaign. […]
By Luci Kelemen 4/2/2026, 10:30:23 PM
Are The Rising Oil Prices Bullish Or Bearish For The Bitcoin Price?
The ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to put immense pressure on Bitcoin and other risk assets. As investor sentiments turn increasingly cautious, analysts are weighing the potential impact of rising oil prices on Bitcoin. The overall outlook is not looking good, with projections suggesting further downside for the leading...
By Scott Matherson 4/2/2026, 10:30:10 PM
New Bitcoin price lows on the table until $76K becomes support
Bitcoin’s data show a series of bearish trading patterns that could usher in new price lows if the key support at $60,000 fails to hold. Here’s why bulls need to take out $76,000.
By Antonio Oliveira 4/2/2026, 10:30:00 PM
Iran claims downing of US jet, CENTCOM denies; tensions rise
Market volatility reflects heightened geopolitical risks, with traders anticipating potential military escalation despite official denials. The post Iran claims downing of US jet, CENTCOM denies; tensions rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 10:16:35 PM
Crypto market structure bill release pushed back as industries view revised stablecoin yield compromise this week
Crypto and banking industry representatives are viewing revised stablecoin yield compromise language this week.
By Nikhilesh De 4/2/2026, 10:12:10 PM
XRP Price Prediction: Pepeto Raises Above $8.1M As Traders Eye Listing, XRP Tests $1.30 Support, Oil Tops $106
Oil just crossed $106 after fresh military threats in the Iran conflict, and the risk off move dragged Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP lower within hours. Meanwhile, the xrp price prediction remains uncertain as traders weigh whether $1.30 can hold. Because Pepeto is approaching its Binance listing and has already raised above $8.1M, many traders are...
By PR PR 4/2/2026, 10:06:58 PM
SpaceX IPO Could Reshape Space Sector Valuations With a Record $75 Billion Listing
TLDR: SpaceX targets $75B in its IPO, more than double the global record set by Saudi Aramco in 2019. Starlink drove $8B in profit last year, making SpaceX already profitable ahead of its public listing. xAI, merged into SpaceX in February, burns $1B monthly, adding risk beneath the Starlink profit story. Nasdaq rule changes allow [...] The post...
By Brenda Mary 4/2/2026, 10:03:01 PM
Bitcoin Is At Major Risk From This Single Factor And It’s Not As Far Away As You Think; Google
Google’s Quantum AI team recently issued an interesting warning to the cryptocurrency industry, noting how the mathematical foundation securing Bitcoin and most other digital assets may be far more vulnerable to quantum computers than previously believed. In a recent research blog post, Google said the quantum resources needed to attack the...
By Scott Matherson 4/2/2026, 10:00:07 PM
Riot’s 500 BTC transfer adds pressure to miners’ selling spree
Riot moved about 500 BTC in what analysts say is fresh selling, adding to a wave that’s seen listed miners dump over 15,000 BTC even as treasury firms like Metaplanet keep accumulating. On-chain data flagged a transfer of roughly 500…
By Andrew Folkler 4/2/2026, 10:00:00 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 4/2/2026, 9:47:20 PM
Trump’s $1.5T Defense Budget Push, Iran Warning Send Stocks, Gold, and Bitcoin Lower
Wall Street closed mostly lower on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s national address vowing to hit Iran “extremely hard” reversed Wednesday’s brief optimism and pushed oil prices sharply higher. Oil Hits $111 a Barrel as Trump Speech Crushes April 1 De-escalation Rally Trump delivered the speech on Wednesday evening, warning Iran would be...
By Jamie Redman 4/2/2026, 9:43:22 PM
UN security council rejects force resolution; Iran to keep hormuz closed
The rejection of the resolution exacerbates geopolitical tensions, increasing the likelihood of military escalation and market volatility. The post UN security council rejects force resolution; Iran to keep hormuz closed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 9:32:00 PM
Why Global Banks Could Send XRP To The Moon Despite Ripple’s Mammoth 38 Billion Token Stash
A heated discussion is emerging within the XRP community over whether global banks could truly adopt XRP and trigger its next explosive rally—despite Ripple’s gargantuan token holdings.
By Brenda Ngari 4/2/2026, 9:30:01 PM
Stablecoin supply reaches $315B in Q1 as USDC rises, USDT declines
Stablecoins dominated crypto trading in Q1 as investors sought safety, while rising bot usage and declining retail flows pointed to shifting market dynamics, according to CEX.io.
By Sam Bourgi 4/2/2026, 9:29:12 PM
Rocky US economy, private credit stress, war, impact Bitcoin’s odds for $75K rally
Are Bitcoin’s odds for a rally to $75,000 diminished by a weakening US economy, the war in Iran and multiple institutional BTC holders selling in the open market?
By Marcel Pechman 4/2/2026, 9:24:42 PM
MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale and Debt Reduction Push
Bitcoin Magazine MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale and Debt Reduction Push MARA Holdings is conducting ongoing layoffs across multiple departments after selling $1.1 billion in Bitcoin to cut debt. This post MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale and Debt Reduction Push first appeared on Bitcoin...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/2/2026, 9:24:25 PM
ZachXBT Accuses Circle of Being ‘Asleep’ as Drift Hack Funds Moved Freely
ZachXBT called Circle "asleep" as stolen USDC flowed from Solana to Ethereum during the multi-hour Drift Protocol exploit window.
By Chayanika Deka 4/2/2026, 9:23:42 PM
Coinbase-Initiated x402 Foundation Sets Out to Build a Universal Open Payment Standard for the Web
TLDR: Coinbase initiated the x402 Foundation under the Linux Foundation alongside Cloudflare and Stripe as co-founders. Over 20 founding members joined, including Google, Microsoft, Visa, Mastercard, AWS, Circle, and Shopify. The x402 protocol supports both fiat and crypto rails across multiple blockchains and payment networks globally. AI agents...
By Brenda Mary 4/2/2026, 9:21:44 PM
Ethereum Absorbs $1B In An Hour As Trump Signals Escalation
Ethereum is fighting to hold $2,000. The market is volatile. And the reason has nothing to do with on-chain data, exchange flows, or technical levels — it has to do with what Donald Trump said yesterday. Related Reading: $11.4 Billion in XRP Has Left Binance. Here Is What Happens When Demand Returns Analyst Darkfost has placed the current Ethereum...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 4/2/2026, 9:00:12 PM
Uniswap brings v2, v3 and v4 to Consensys’ Linea zkEVM
Uniswap has deployed v2, v3 and v4 on Consensys’ Linea zkEVM, bringing its full DEX stack to a low-fee, EVM-equivalent rollup now integrated across the Uniswap app, API and wallet. Uniswap has announced that Uniswap v2, v3 and v4 are…
By Andrew Folkler 4/2/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Experts Suggest Possible Social Engineering in $280M Drift Protocol Exploit
Blockchain security firms are currently investigating the infamous Drift Protocol breach that drained over $280 million.
By Aliyu Pokima 4/2/2026, 8:56:38 PM
Outflows Return for Bitcoin ETFs With $174 Million Exit
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) fell back into outflows after two days of gains, dragging ether along with them. XRP also declined, while solana ETFs remained inactive. Ether Sees Renewed Selling as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $174 Million The early-week rebound for crypto ETFs did not last long. After two days of steady inflows, crypto ETFs turned […]
By Emmanuel Musa 4/2/2026, 8:51:38 PM
Riot Platforms Sells $289M in Bitcoin as Mining Output Drops 4% in Q1
RIOT sold 3,778 BTC at $76,626 average while Q1 production fell to 1,473 coins. Hash rate jumped 26% but treasury shrinks 18% as miners pivot toward AI. (Read More)
By N/A 4/2/2026, 8:48:47 PM
USS ford prepares to rejoin operations near Iran
The USS Ford's deployment signals potential regional instability, influencing market expectations of increased military engagement. The post USS ford prepares to rejoin operations near Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 8:47:36 PM
Bitcoin as Collateral: The Emerging Institutional Yield Layer
For most of its existence, Bitcoin has been treated by institutional capital as a one-dimensional asset: you buy it, you hold it, and you wait
By Adrian Barkley 4/2/2026, 8:45:57 PM
Iran warns ceasefire may aid US regrouping; USS ford returns to sea
Rising skepticism and distrust hinder diplomatic progress, complicating potential US-Iran peace efforts and impacting geopolitical stability. The post Iran warns ceasefire may aid US regrouping; USS ford returns to sea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 8:43:07 PM
Iran’s armed forces warn ceasefire could aid US regrouping
Iran's skepticism over ceasefire talks highlights geopolitical tensions, impacting market confidence and complicating diplomatic efforts. The post Iran’s armed forces warn ceasefire could aid US regrouping appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 8:43:03 PM
NVIDIA Nsight Tools Slash Vision AI Decode Times by 85% in New VC-6 Batch Mode
NVIDIA's optimized VC-6 batch mode achieves submillisecond 4K image decoding, delivering up to 85% faster per-image processing for AI training pipelines. (Read More)
By N/A 4/2/2026, 8:40:47 PM
XRP’s longest slump in a decade collides with Ripple’s $13 trillion institutional push
XRP is in its deepest losing streak in more than a decade, even as Ripple aggressively expands into corporate finance and institutional infrastructure. The disconnect is forcing a key market question: why isn’t that momentum showing up in price? XRP price is in its longest losing streak since 2014, a slide that has left one […] The post XRP’s...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 4/2/2026, 8:35:08 PM
Polymarket expands into equities and commodities with Pyth price feeds
The prediction market is introducing price-based contracts tied to stocks and commodities, using Pyth data feeds as the "resolution source" to automatically settle outcomes.
By Nate Kostar 4/2/2026, 8:34:05 PM
OpenAI Closes Record $122B Round at $852B Valuation, Eyes AI Superapp
OpenAI secures $122 billion in funding at $852B valuation, backed by Amazon, NVIDIA, SoftBank. Revenue hits $2B monthly as company builds unified AI superapp. (Read More)
By N/A 4/2/2026, 8:31:47 PM
XRP’s Market Is Going Quiet. Find Out If That Is A Warning Or An Opportunity
XRP is struggling to hold current support levels. The market is uncertain. And beneath the price, the structure that would normally cushion a sell-off has quietly thinned to one of its weakest readings in recent memory. Related Reading: Chainlink Is Being Quietly Targeted By Large Players. Find Out What The On-Chain Data Is Showing An […]
By Sebastian Villafuerte 4/2/2026, 8:30:13 PM
CFTC sues 3 states over prediction market regulatory authority
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission claims it "first officially recognized" event contracts in 1992 and that Congress has granted it sole authority over the market.
By Vince Quill 4/2/2026, 8:21:20 PM
Iran hints at reopening Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire odds drop
Iran's potential move could ease tensions, but skepticism persists, impacting market confidence and highlighting geopolitical uncertainties. The post Iran hints at reopening Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 8:20:26 PM
X mulls new rules for first-time crypto posts amid tortoise scam
An executive said the social media platform could lock accounts mentioning crypto for the first time and require verification after a scammer faked reports of a tortoise's death.
By Turner Wright 4/2/2026, 8:15:45 PM
Ethereum Price Prediction: Pepeto Raises Above $8.1M While ETH Drops Below $2,100 and SOL Faces Pressure
Google just warned that quantum computers could crack Bitcoin’s encryption in roughly nine minutes, a finding that rattled the crypto market this week. Ethereum and Solana are both losing ground for different reasons, and the ethereum price prediction shows limited recovery while traders weigh growing risks. The real question is where smart money...
By PR PR 4/2/2026, 8:06:28 PM
KuCoin picked for Nigeria’s virtual asset pilot as sole global exchange
The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched a pilot supervisory program for Virtual Asset Service Providers and selected a first cohort of six entities, with KuCoin standing out as the only global crypto exchange on the list. According to local…
By Andrew Folkler 4/2/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Ripple Reveals Economic Impact of Its Donation
A newly released report reveals that the initial crypto contribution allowed AOF to unlock and deploy capital that funded 905 individual loans for underserved small business owners..
By Alex Dovbnya 4/2/2026, 7:57:33 PM
Circle targets wrapped Bitcoin market with new cirBTC product
Circle unveiled cirBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin product backed 1:1 by BTC, as it expands beyond USDC into DeFi and tokenized markets. The post Circle targets wrapped Bitcoin market with new cirBTC product appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 7:52:47 PM
Why Team Identity Checks Are Becoming the Baseline Before Any New Crypto Investment
The age of anonymous founders in the crypto space is fading fast as investors are no longer impressed by flashy slogans or vague promises of “going to the moon.” Instead, they want to know who’s actually building the project: real names, accountability, and a clear understanding of who’s behind the code and the money. In […]
By Felix Mollen 4/2/2026, 7:47:53 PM
Circle Introduces cirBTC Backed by Onchain BTC Reserves
TLDR Circle has introduced cirBTC as a wrapped bitcoin product backed by native BTC reserves. Each cirBTC token will be fully collateralized and verifiable onchain in real time. Circle stated that it will not rely on third-party attestations or opaque custodians. The company will launch cirBTC first on Ethereum and its Arc blockchain. Circle...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/2/2026, 7:44:00 PM
Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ Rhetoric Triggers $440M Crypto Wipeout as Bitcoin Slips Below $66,000
Bitcoin fell below $66,000 after Trump’s aggressive rhetoric on Iran, reversing gains from the prior day’s more conciliatory remarks. Analysts warn that bitcoin now acts as a barometer of risk, with $65,500 marked as a critical support level that could unleash cascading liquidations if breached. Market Volatility and Liquidations For the second...
By Terence Zimwara 4/2/2026, 7:39:44 PM
Three Macro Signals Align for Altcoins: But Is It Alt Season?
The ISM Manufacturing PMI has cleared 52 for 3 straight months, but a genuine alt season requires it to push past 55.
By Wayne Jones 4/2/2026, 7:35:58 PM
Elon Musk’s X to Auto-Lock First-Time Crypto Mentions
TLDR Elon Musk’s X will auto-lock accounts that mention cryptocurrency for the first time. The platform will require additional verification before restoring posting access. Head of Product Nikita Bier said the feature aims to remove the incentive behind crypto phishing attacks. The move follows user reports of hijacked accounts promoting scam...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/2/2026, 7:33:40 PM