Bitcoin Price Passes $75,000 as Iran War Turns It From ‘Digital Gold’ Into Geopolitical Settlement Bet
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Passes $75,000 as Iran War Turns It From ‘Digital Gold’ Into Geopolitical Settlement Bet Bitcoin price jumped past $75,000 on Wednesday as traders recalibrated what the asset represents in the wake of the Iran conflict and an unusually stretched derivatives market. This post Bitcoin Price Passes $75,000 as Iran War...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/15/2026, 8:04:31 PM
Justin Sun Slams World Liberty Financial’s Latest Proposal, Calls It ‘World Tyranny’
World Liberty Financial (WLFI)—the crypto project linked to the Trump family—is drawing renewed backlash after advancing a proposal that would keep some early investors’ WLFI tokens locked and unusable for trading for an extended period. The situation has also triggered strong condemnation from Tron founder Justin Sun, who took to X (formerly...
By Ronaldo Marquez 4/15/2026, 8:02:40 PM
Musk’s X Introduces Cashtags with Real-Time Market Data for Crypto
Canadian users can already place orders directly from Cashtags through a pilot integration with Wealthsimple.
By Wayne Jones 4/15/2026, 8:01:54 PM
IRS 1099-DA Crypto Rules Land on Tax Day as 53 Million Claim New Exemptions
IRS 1099-DA crypto reporting requirements take effect for the first time on Tax Day 2026, requiring every American who sold or traded digital assets in 2025 to account for those transactions, while Treasury reports 53 million filers already claimed new…
By Peace Longe 4/15/2026, 7:55:00 PM
Pakistan Ends Seven-Year Crypto Banking Ban but Bars Trading by Banks
Pakistan has ended a seven-year ban that blocked banks from servicing crypto businesses, opening the door for regulated access to a market that already counts tens of millions of local traders. The move sets clear limits: banks can support licensed crypto providers but cannot trade, invest in or hold digital assets themselves. Singapore Summit:...
By Jared Kirui 4/15/2026, 7:50:21 PM
Tether moves $70M in Bitcoin to reserve wallet as holdings top 97,000 BTC
Tether moved 951 BTC worth about $70 million to reserves, extending its long term Bitcoin accumulation strategy backing USDT. The post Tether moves $70M in Bitcoin to reserve wallet as holdings top 97,000 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/15/2026, 7:49:54 PM
Crypto's new $11 million PAC booked millions in ads with firm started by Tether US CEO
While Tether has been closely associated with the emerging political action committee, the opening funding came from Cantor Fitzgerald and Anchorage Digital.
By Jesse Hamilton 4/15/2026, 7:49:47 PM
Michael Saylor: Bitcoin’s price is set to rise amid decreasing supply, Goldman Sachs’ ETF entry signals a shift, and Ethereum’s performance reflects market risk appetite | The Wolf Of All Streets
Goldman Sachs' Bitcoin ETF launch signals a major shift in institutional acceptance of crypto investments. The post Michael Saylor: Bitcoin’s price is set to rise amid decreasing supply, Goldman Sachs’ ETF entry signals a shift, and Ethereum’s performance reflects market risk appetite | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/15/2026, 7:42:56 PM
Crypto ETFs See Broad Inflows Led by $412 Million Bitcoin Surge
Crypto ETFs staged a powerful rebound on Tuesday, with strong inflows across all major assets. Bitcoin led the charge, while ether, XRP, and solana all posted gains in a rare all-green session. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs drew $411.5 million, led by Blackrock IBIT, signaling a strong market-wide rebound. Ether ETFs added $53.03 million with...
By Emmanuel Musa 4/15/2026, 7:35:47 PM
Eric Swalwell Resignation Ends a Career in Days
Eric Swalwell resignation took effect April 15 as the California Democrat stepped down from his seven-term House seat, capping a political collapse that erased both his congressional career and his frontrunner status in the California governor’s race in under one…
By Peace Longe 4/15/2026, 7:35:00 PM
CoreWeave signs $6B deal with Jane Street to provide AI compute power
Jane Street said it needs GPU-based computing power to keep its trading and research operations competitive amid growing adoption of AI.
By Vince Quill 4/15/2026, 7:30:52 PM
Clarity Act Almost Here: Ripple CEO Says “We’re There”
Brad Garlinghouse just openly admitted that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is close to the finish line. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 4/15/2026, 7:25:00 PM
Pakistan ends 8-year bank ban on crypto dealings
Pakistan has lifted an 8-year ban on banks dealing in cryptocurrencies, thereby allowing financial institutions to open and maintain accounts … Continue reading The post Pakistan ends 8-year bank ban on crypto dealings appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 4/15/2026, 7:24:29 PM
Legal & General Puts £50B in Liquidity Funds on Blockchain via Calastone
UK asset manager L & G tokenizes £50 billion in money market funds through Calastone's network, joining BlackRock and Franklin Templeton in the expanding tokenized treasury market. (Read More)
By N/A 4/15/2026, 7:23:18 PM
UK asset manager puts $68 billion of funds on-chain via Calastone token network
Legal & General Asset Management brings decades-old money market funds onto blockchain rails to expand access and enable faster settlement.
By Olivier Acuna 4/15/2026, 7:17:10 PM
Ripple Tests Out XRP Cashtag
Ripple is flexing its massive social media muscle to test drive X's highly anticipated financial overhaul.
By Alex Dovbnya 4/15/2026, 7:12:38 PM
Kalshi broadens 24/7 commodities offering with new agriculture, metals, and energy markets
Kalshi launched a commodities hub with new energy, metals and agriculture contracts as volatility lifts demand for 24/7 macro trading. The post Kalshi broadens 24/7 commodities offering with new agriculture, metals, and energy markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/15/2026, 7:12:32 PM
Iran Nuclear Deal Bitcoin Rally: What a 20-Year Freeze Could Unlock
Iran nuclear deal bitcoin implications are coming into focus as the US has proposed a 20-year pause on Iran’s nuclear program as part of ongoing peace negotiations, a concession that, if accepted, could bring oil below $80 a barrel and…
By Peace Longe 4/15/2026, 7:10:00 PM
Bitwise Avalanche ETF debuts on NYSE with ticker BAVA
Bitwise Investments has launched its spot Avalanche ETF, now trading under the ticker BAVA on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), according to a Wednesday statement.
By N/A 4/15/2026, 7:09:00 PM
Tether adds 951 BTC to reserves as USDT ‘quasi-sovereign’ balance sheet swells
USDT issuer Tether quietly turned its Bitcoin reserve wallet into a $7.2b war chest, built by funneling 15% of profits into BTC as USDT’s balance sheet goes quasi-sovereign. Tether has added another 951 BTC, worth roughly $70.47m, to its dedicated…
By Andrew Folkler 4/15/2026, 7:08:00 PM
Tether adds $70 million in bitcoin to reserves, bringing holdings above 97,000 BTC
The USDT stablecoin issuer has now accumulated over $7.1 billion in bitcoin as part of its strategy to recycle up 15% of its profit into BTC.
By Krisztian Sandor 4/15/2026, 7:02:12 PM
Bitcoin Could Hit $85K Before April Ends, Analyst Says
Ethereum has already shown the way. While Bitcoin climbed roughly 5% in a single day, Ether moved more than 8% — outpacing it by a factor of nearly 1.4. That gap, according to one analyst, is a preview of what the broader crypto market could do if Bitcoin keeps climbing through the rest of April. Related Reading: ‘Extremely Good News’ – XRP DeFi...
By Christian Encila 4/15/2026, 7:00:51 PM
Price predictions 4/15: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK
A Bitcoin daily candlestick close above $76,000 would complete a bullish trend reversal and shift the bulls’ short-term price target to $84,000. Will altcoins follow the rally?
By Rakesh Upadhyay 4/15/2026, 6:51:43 PM
Bitdeer Hits 70 EH/s, Leads Bitcoin Mining by Compute
TLDR Bitdeer increased its self-mining hashrate to 70 EH/s in March 2026 and led peers by computing power. Bitdeer produced 661 self-mined bitcoins in March, marking a 480% increase from the previous year. The company expanded its total hashrate under management to 78.1 EH/s by the end of March. Bitdeer controls about 225,000 self-owned mining...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/15/2026, 6:51:29 PM
US Iran Talks Bitcoin and Oil Hang in the Balance
US Iran talks bitcoin and oil markets are watching their most consequential diplomatic moment yet as American and Iranian officials meet face-to-face for the first time, with WTI crude at $92 a barrel and BTC at $74,000. US Iran talks…
By Peace Longe 4/15/2026, 6:50:00 PM
Tether Adds 951 Bitcoin Worth $70.5M to Reserve, Holdings Reach 97,141 BTC
Tether transferred 951 bitcoin, worth approximately $70.5 million, from a Bitfinex hot wallet into its dedicated bitcoin reserve address on April 15, 2026, bringing its total holdings to 97,141 BTC. Five days prior, on April 10, it also acquired a total of four bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Tether moved 951 BTC worth roughly $70.5M from a […]
By Jamie Redman 4/15/2026, 6:47:54 PM
Cardano (ADA) at a Crossroads: 25% Pump or 60% Crash Comes Next?
ADA has retraced to its "ultimate pivot point."
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 4/15/2026, 6:46:34 PM
Tether Moves $70.5M in Bitcoin to Corporate Reserve Wallet
TLDR Tether transferred 951 Bitcoin worth about $70.5 million to a treasury-linked reserve wallet. On-chain data shows the transfer originated from a Bitfinex hot wallet. The move follows Tether’s policy to allocate 15% of net realized profits to Bitcoin purchases. Reserve addresses linked to Tether now hold around 97,141 BTC. Tether confirmed...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/15/2026, 6:41:07 PM
Hormuz Oil Bitcoin Watch: China’s Tanker Breaches the Blockade
Hormuz oil bitcoin dynamics shifted Tuesday as the Rich Starry, a Chinese-owned, U.S.-sanctioned tanker, slipped through the Strait of Hormuz in the first known breach of the U.S. naval blockade, sending WTI crude to $90.4 a barrel on April 15.…
By Peace Longe 4/15/2026, 6:35:00 PM
Crypto, AI Investments Surface In Fed Chair Nominee’s Financial Disclosure
Two of the most closely watched regulatory bodies in American finance are operating with skeleton crews. The Securities and Exchange Commission has three of its five commissioner seats filled — all by Republicans. Related Reading: Crypto-Backed Super PAC Launches Midterm Election Endorsements Push The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has just...
By Christian Encila 4/15/2026, 6:30:30 PM
Trump family’s WLFI starts damage control but its new plan leaves holders who refuse the new terms locked indefinitely
WLFI’s new unlock proposal feels like a move to contain a crisis, but the bigger issue is still about who actually holds the reins and how governance really works. World Liberty Financial is back on its governance forum with a proposal that covers 62.28 billion locked WLFI tokens. This comes at a time when the […] The post Trump family’s WLFI...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 4/15/2026, 6:30:22 PM
Tether moves over $70 million in bitcoin to reserves, on-chain data shows
Bitcoin Magazine Tether moves over $70 million in bitcoin to reserves, on-chain data shows Tether transferred roughly $70.5 million in Bitcoin into reserves while simultaneously expanding its ecosystem with a new self-custodial wallet. This post Tether moves over $70 million in bitcoin to reserves, on-chain data shows first appeared on Bitcoin...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/15/2026, 6:24:48 PM
Morgan Stanley CFO Ties Tokenization to Core Wealth Advisory Model
Morgan Stanley executives used the firm’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call to outline a future where blockchain-based infrastructure reshapes how client assets move and how advice is delivered. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley flagged tokenization on Apr. 15, 2026 as core to $9T wealth platform evolution. Sharon Yeshaya said onchain tools could speed...
By Jamie Redman 4/15/2026, 6:24:36 PM
Crypto PR in India: Media, Regulation, and How to Build Visibility That Sticks
Learn how crypto PR works in India across regulation, media, and execution. Covers SEBI, RBI, tax rules, Hindi-language distribution, and how to build credibility with 119M+ crypto users.
By Crypto Daily 4/15/2026, 6:21:57 PM
Bitget slashes latency as it leans into ‘universal exchange’ push
Bitget rebuilt its core trading systems to cut order‑processing latency by up to 40%, a move it pitches as the technical backbone for its Universal Exchange strategy that blends crypto and TradFi under one account. Bitget has completed a major…
By Andrew Folkler 4/15/2026, 6:20:00 PM
Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Surges as Company Secures Norway Data Center Deal OpenAI Abandoned
Microsoft (MSFT) stock rose 4.19% after securing OpenAI's abandoned Norway data center deal, adding over 30,000 Nvidia Rubin GPUs to its AI infrastructure. The post Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Surges as Company Secures Norway Data Center Deal OpenAI Abandoned appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/15/2026, 6:16:03 PM
Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Surges 4% After Securing Norway Data Center Deal from OpenAI
Microsoft (MSFT) stock climbed 4.19% after acquiring OpenAI's abandoned Norway data center deal, adding 30,000+ Nvidia GPUs to its AI infrastructure. The post Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Surges 4% After Securing Norway Data Center Deal from OpenAI appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/15/2026, 6:15:46 PM
Kevin Warsh Crypto Bets Span 20+ Blockchain Firms
Kevin Warsh crypto holdings in more than 20 blockchain companies are now public record after Trump’s Fed chair nominee filed a 69-page financial disclosure with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, with his Senate confirmation hearing set for April 21.…
By Peace Longe 4/15/2026, 6:15:28 PM
Outset Media Index Review: How It Compares to Media Databases and Monitoring Platforms
A detailed review of Outset Media Index (OMI) and how it compares to media databases and monitoring tools. Learn how unified media analysis improves PR decision-making and budget efficiency.
By Crypto Daily 4/15/2026, 6:14:33 PM
Crypto PAC Drops 7-Figure Bet on Ohio Senate Race Targeting Sherrod Brown
Sentinel Action Fund backs Jon Husted with $8M+ Ohio spending pledge as crypto industry targets Brown's comeback bid in 2026 midterms. (Read More)
By N/A 4/15/2026, 6:12:33 PM
The Protocol: Bitcoin proposal that could freeze quantum-related coins
Also: AI agents & crypto payments, CoW Swap hijack, ZK proofs on XRPL.
By Margaux Nijkerk 4/15/2026, 6:06:56 PM
Bitwise launches spot Avalanche ETF with built in staking rewards
Bitwise's Avalanche ETF launch may accelerate competition in altcoin ETFs, potentially reshaping investor strategies in crypto markets. The post Bitwise launches spot Avalanche ETF with built in staking rewards appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/15/2026, 6:04:05 PM
ETH/BTC Ratio Hits Its Best Level Since January
The ETH/BTC ratio climbed to 0.0313 on Wednesday, its strongest reading since January, as record Ethereum network activity and a $180 billion stablecoin milestone signal a potential shift in market momentum. The ETH/BTC ratio is making its clearest recovery move…
By Peace Longe 4/15/2026, 6:02:55 PM
BlockDAG Hits $0.0000016 for 127X Potential; BingX Listing April 16 Eclipses Solana & Pi Network Consolidation
The crypto market is currently witnessing a fascinating divergence in momentum. While established giants and long-term projects find themselves locked in technical consolidations, a new generation of Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) technology is rewriting the growth narrative. The Solana price remains entangled in a complex web of macroeconomic...
By Michelle DG 4/15/2026, 6:00:33 PM
Bitcoin Holds at $74K as Bitfinex Flags Limits to STRC-Driven Rally
Bitcoin failed to maintain its upward momentum on April 15, retreating from a $76,000 resistance level to trade around $74,000. Key Takeaways: On April 15, bitcoin retreated below $74,000 after failing to hold its $76,000 resistance level. Bitfinex says Strategy’s STRC-funded purchase of 13,927 BTC created a mechanical supply squeeze. A spot-led...
By Terence Zimwara 4/15/2026, 5:58:53 PM
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Surges on Nvidia Robotics AI Collaboration
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) stock climbed 2.46% after unveiling an AI robotics collaboration with Nvidia to enhance robot simulation training efficiency. The post Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Surges on Nvidia Robotics AI Collaboration appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/15/2026, 5:53:43 PM
Sei Network Warns Solana USDC Holders to Bridge Out Before IBC Shutdown
Sei's v6.4 upgrade enables IBC transfer disabling as part of EVM transition. $245K in Solana USDC at risk if holders don't act before governance vote. (Read More)
By N/A 4/15/2026, 5:53:16 PM
Cloudflare (NET) Stock Surges 5% Following Piper Sandler Upgrade to Overweight
Cloudflare (NET) stock climbed 5% after Piper Sandler upgraded to Overweight, citing AI partnerships and edge computing strength. Price target: $222. The post Cloudflare (NET) Stock Surges 5% Following Piper Sandler Upgrade to Overweight appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/15/2026, 5:53:14 PM
US midterm election mirrors 2024 as crypto pacs move into Ohio races
Potential conflicts of interest in the state’s gubernatorial race and a pro-crypto Super PAC endorsing a Republican candidate for Senate could cloud the 2026 race.
By Turner Wright 4/15/2026, 5:52:37 PM
AI vending agent ‘Valerie’ runs San Francisco vending machine with OpenClaw
AI agent ‘Valerie’ now runs a San Francisco vending machine on OpenClaw, testing how far people will trust code with pricing, marketing and real‑world cash. AI agent takes over a real‑world vending machine An AI agent called Valerie is now…
By Andrew Folkler 4/15/2026, 5:51:26 PM