After reporting more than $1.7 million to election officials, a crypto-aligned political action committee has reportedly backed out of advertising for a Texas Senate candidate.

Scott Bessent in a WSJ interview speaks about the key economy and policy goals as he maneuvers through the Iranian war and other global economic

Bitcoin and risk assets faced an uphill struggle after the S&P 500 hit new all-time highs as analysis warned that BTC price support was at

Familiar players ramp up Bitcoin and Ether bets as markets hint at a rebound, while institutions test blockchain rails and US lawmakers stall on crypto

Bitcoin Magazine DOJ Drops Criminal Probe of Fed Chair Powell, Clearing Path for Warsh The Department of Justice ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve

The positive headlines around Iran continue to mount: Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan on Saturday morning, according to the White House “We hope that

CNN is reporting that the special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will represent the US in the talks in Pakistan this weekend. VP Vance

Nakamoto launched a Bitcoin derivatives program with Bitwise and Kraken, aiming to generate options premiums and hedge part of its BTC treasury exposure.

A bullish signal from Solana’s MACD indicator hinted at a potential rally, though resistance at $90 could delay the recovery.

Historically, MSTR’s outperformance signals traders are taking more risk, betting Bitcoin’s worst drawdown phase may be over.

Bitcoin Magazine 7 Reasons JPX Should Reconsider Its Proposed Digital Asset Exclusion From TOPIX A closer look at why the consultation’s proposed deferral sits awkwardly

South Africa’s draft capital flow rules would bring crypto under exchange controls, with declaration duties, transaction limits and tougher penalties.

Prelim was 47.6 Prior was 53.3 Details: Conditions 52.5 vs 50.1 prelim (55.8 in March) Expectations 48.1 vs 46.1 prelim (51.7 in March) 1-year inflation

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Issues $50M in Zero-Interest Bonds to Buy More Bitcoin  Metaplanet said it will issue ¥8 billion ($50 million) in zero-interest bonds to

The ECB signed deals with three standards bodies to reuse open payment standards for the digital euro and lower integration costs for banks and merchants.

China’s new online marketing rules tighten an already sweeping crypto ban and place fresh pressure on financial influencers, echoing parallel crackdowns in Europe, Australia and

Bitcoin Magazine Nakamoto (NAKA) Launches Bitcoin Derivatives Program to Capture Volatility Income and Hedge Downside Risk Nakamoto Inc. has launched an actively managed Bitcoin derivatives

Now there is some real smoke around the idea that there is division in the Iranian delegation. Iran state media reports that Ghalibaf is out

Polish prosecutors are investigating Zondacrypto over alleged fraud and fund access issues, while local media report that CEO Przemysław Kral is in Israel.

Bitcoin price action has one more week to go until it potentially achieves its biggest month’s gains since late 2024.

Spot XRP ETFs record net inflows for nine consecutive days, absorbing sell pressure and potentially supporting XRP price recovery over time.

Wisconsin’s lawsuit against Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket and Crypto.com deepens the battle between state gambling enforcers and federal regulators over sports prediction markets.

This is all very vague but journalist Moahmmad Ali Shabani reports: Foreign Minister Araghchi traveling to Islamabad, Amwaj Media has learned, but informed sources say

Prior was +1.1% (revised to +1.2%) Ex autos +0.5% vs +0.8% expected Prior ex autos was +0.8% (revised to +1.0%) March advance reading +0.6% The

This couple of headlines from a Asia One news correspondent is doing the rounds and giving broader market sentiment a lift at the momen: At

Metaplanet raises $50 million through zero-interest bonds from EVO FUND to expand its Bitcoin treasury, extending its capital markets-driven accumulation strategy.

Risk mood picks up on murmurs about US-Iran talks How have interest rate expectations changed after this week’s events? Risk sentiment stays on edge as

Oil prices may be holding firmer in pushing higher this week but overall risk sentiment is keeping on edge as investors are still holding out

Besides freezing crypto, the strike force also seized a Telegram channel used to recruit unsuspecting job seekers and took down 503 fake crypto investment websites.

US President Donald Trump will appear at an event for holders of the TRUMP memecoin after the White House previously said it wasn’t locked into

Prior 86.4; revised to 86.3 Current conditions 85.4 vs 86.2 expected Prior 86.7 Outlook 83.3 vs 85.0 expected Prior 86.0; revised to 85.9 That is

The White House’s office of technology policy said that foreign entities are using proxy accounts and jailbreaking techniques to distill capabilities from American AI models.

Stablecoin issuers must invest a minimum of $10 million into Morgan Stanley’s money market fund, MSNXX, to access the stablecoin reserve offering.

Prior 89 French household sentiment worsened significantly in April with this being the lowest reading since May 2023. Of note, households’ opinion regarding their personal

Mantle, EtherFi Foundation, Golem Foundation, Lido DAO, Ethena, LayerZero, Ink Foundation and Tyrdo have all made pledges to the “DeFi United” recovery effort.

Prior -0.4%; revised to -0.6% Retail sales +1.7% vs +1.3% y/y expected Prior +2.5%; revised to +1.8% Retail sales (ex autos, fuel) +0.2% vs 0.0%

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we have the German IFO survey. The IFO is correlated to the German Composite PMI given that they measure

US prosecutors alleged that Gannon Ken Van Dyke asked Polymarket to delete his account after profiting from trades tied to the military operation in Venezuela.

Trump to address top $TRUMP meme coin holders at Mar-a-Lago crypto summit Saturday 25 Apr. Israel UN envoy warns Lebanon ceasefire extension “not 100%” despite

Bitcoin’s rally above $79,000 may be a sign that the downtrend is ending, but a multi-day candle close above $80,000 would help strengthen the odds

MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe doesn’t expect Bitcoin to drop below $75,000 in the near term, even as Polymarket traders price in

Japan FinMin Katayama warns of rising oil price speculation and vows decisive action in coordination with the US. Currency swap lines with Washington remain unchanged.

Japan core CPI rose 1.8% y/y in March, matching forecasts but staying below BOJ’s 2% target for a second month. Iran war energy shock seen

Japan inflation data for Match 2026. Headline rate 1.5% y/y (prior 1.3%) Core CPI (Ex-Food) 1.8% y/y (vs. expected 1.8%, prior 1.6%) Core-core CPI (Ex-Food

The Corporate Service Price Index (CSPI) released by the Bank of Japan measures the prices of services traded among companies. It presents price developments that

The Fellowship PAC disclosed that it had spent $1.75 million in support of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, facing Senator John Cornyn in a May

Retail crypto activity fell 11% in Q1 as macro pressures weighed on markets, though Turkey and emerging economies showed resilience, TRM Labs data shows.

Inflows to the spot Ether ETFs topped $633 million over the past 10-days, but are the flows significant enough to trigger a rally to $3,000?

Trump threatens fresh UK tariffs unless London drops its 2% digital services tax on large US tech platforms. The levy raises £800m annually and has

The integration with Marinade Finance lets clients earn yield via validator selection strategies while retaining custody and control within a single platform.

US initial jobless claims 214K vs 210K expected US April S&P Global services index 51.3 vs 50.3 expected “Don’t rush me” Trump says when asked

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s Quantum Problem Is Really a Governance Crisis in Disguise: UTXO  Bitcoin developers have a solution to quantum computing threats. The harder question

National inflation data from Japan for March 2026 is due. Tokyo’s March consumer price data, released three weeks ago, offers a useful early read on

A negative Bitcoin funding rate and $7.5 billion in USDC reserves suggest traders may start positioning against the bearish trend. Will BTC price keep rising?

The stablecoin issuer cited “activity tied to unlawful conduct” but no further explanation for the freezing of the dollar-pegged tokens held in two wallet addresses.

“Don’t rush me,” President Trump says when asked about Iran. “So were in Vietnam for 18 years. Iraq, many, many years….I’ve been doing this for…six

I’m not sure if this is reflective of Trump doing his usual raging at the media or a sign that he’s increasingly hawkish. The market

Axios is out with a report saying that Iran has deployed more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, citing “a US official and a source

I have no idea whether the US is lying about Iran’s negotiators fracturing or if Iran is lying. Either way, it’s not the kind of

Ethereum signalled a potential rally to $6,000 as bullish technicals, tightening supply, and rising institutional demand are starting to look like major tailwinds.

Bitcoin Magazine Fold (FLD) Launches Bitcoin Bonus Program for Employers Through Fold Business Platform Fold Holdings has launched a new Bitcoin Bonus Program that lets

Risk trades are diving on a report from N12 about Ghalibaf leaving the negotiating team. N12 is the digital news brand of Keshet 12, an

Spanish police seized crypto cold wallets tied to an alleged illegal manga site, as questions remain over whether officers can access the funds.

Bitcoin brought its bull market support band as a key level for BTC price action to reclaim during the weekly candle close.

The FTX estate sold its Cursor stake for $200K in 2023, now worth $3B after a SpaceX-linked valuation surge, raising questions about bankruptcy asset sales.

Bitcoin Magazine Pantera Capital Urges Satsuma to Dump All Bitcoin as Shares Collapse 99% Pantera Capital is urging Satsuma Technology to liquidate its remaining bitcoin

The wallet linked to the Kelp DAO exploit appears to have laundered most of the $175 million worth of stolen Ether, while another $71 million

Prior was 49.8 Manufacturing 54.0 vs 52.5 expected – -highest since May 2022 Prior manufacturing 52.4 Composite 52.0 vs 50.5 expected Composite prior was 51.4

Bitcoin Magazine 100+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate to Advance Clarity Act, Warn of Innovation Moving Offshore More than 100 crypto firms and industry groups are

MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay is stepping down from ConsenSys citing burnout, as long-time crypto figures such as Bitcoin advocate Preston Pysh also pull back from

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a seven-day inflow streak totaling $1.9 billion, surpassing their March run over a similar period.

Prior was +0.4% m/m PPI +7.8% y/y vs 5.4% prior Raw materials price index +12.0% m/m vs +0.6% prior Raw materials price index +23.6% y/y

Prior was 208K (revised to 207K) 4 week moving average of initial jobless claim 210.75K vs 210.0K last week Continuing claims 1,821M vs 1.820M expected

Flying Tulip said its withdrawal safeguard is designed to fail open, while a status page lets users monitor the system in real time.

Trump posts on Truth Social: I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their

Trump on Truth Social: Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is! They just don’t know! The infighting is between

Russian lawmakers passed a first reading of a bill regulating crypto through licensed intermediaries, with key rules set to take effect in July 2026 and

Smaller crypto companies across Europe face mounting compliance costs as MiCA moves from framework to enforcement, raising fears of market consolidation.

The Financial Conduct Authority raided eight locations suspected of illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, issuing cease-and-desist orders.

Aave’s supplied balance tanked after the Kelp DAO bridge exploit, as users pulled funds amid uncertainty over how much of the shortfall the protocol will

The exchange set maker fees at 0% and taker fees at 0.02% across all pairs, extending near-zero pricing to all users with no volume tiers

Security researchers linked a new “Mach-O Man” malware kit to a Lazarus campaign that steals credentials and accesses corporate systems on macOS.

Ethereum’s record 32.33% staking ratio is shrinking liquid supply, reducing sell pressure and potentially supporting an ETH price recovery over time.

The private equity investment will be used to give retail customers indirect price exposure to OpenAI through venture tokens.

The prediction platform will use Pyth’s pricing data to settle trades on its new commodities markets, as it expands into assets including oil, gold and

The crypto exchange advocated for two key changes to US tax law affecting crypto users to “eliminate millions of unnecessary forms.”

Thailand’s SEC is seeking feedback on rule changes that would let digital asset firms offer derivatives within existing entities, lowering barriers to market entry.

American Bitcoin (ABTC) originally purchased the mining rigs in March, weeks after reporting a $59 million loss for Q4 2025.

The letter to four US government agencies said banks needed 60 more days for comment after OCC stablecoin rulemaking had been finalized.

The Shariah-compliant stablecoin backed by Gulf currencies expands to a new Layer-2 network aimed at institutional settlement in the Middle East.

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

The ex-FTX CEO said he consulted with his parents and lawyers regarding a recent filing he sent from prison, but claimed to be the ”ultimate

Bitcoin rally above the $78,333 resistance signals sustained buying by the bulls, clearing the path for a potential rally to $84,000.

Bitcoin moves closer to $80,000 as data shows traders positioning in futures markets. Will potential profit-taking in the $83,000 to $88,000 range put a cap

Bitcoin and Ether surged as US liquidity measures and record spot ETF inflows offset investors’ recession fears and their concerns over the war in Iran.

Blockstream’s Adam Back discusses why people think he’s Satoshi Nakamoto, while the CEO of OKX Europe said MiCA is “extremely beneficial” for the industry at

New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the Trump administration for not implementing any “meaningful ethical standards” to curb insider trading in prediction markets.

Matt Klein, a sitting member of the Minnesota State Senate, said he made a bet out of curiosity, while Mark Moran claimed he wanted to

CertiK has urged crypto users not to overlook basic security practices as major crypto hacks spiked in April.

The GSR Crypto Core3 ETF is GSR’s first crypto exchange-traded product, giving investors access to the top three largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

ETH derivatives show strong buyer dominance, leading traders to target $2,500 to $2,600 as the next crucial rally.

The new funding rounds are expected to be completed in the next six months, but the firm has already begun deploying some of the new

FBI used the flaw to extract readable Signal messages from an iPhone’s notification database even after the app was deleted.

Despite the rise, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index score remains stuck in the “Fear” zone, where it has been since Jan. 18.

Ruben Hallali, a meteorologist, told French media outlet BFMTV the sudden temperature fluctuation recorded at a weather station at the Charles de Gaulle Airport was

Bitcoin reached multi-month highs at $79,000 as bulls regained control and exchange reserves tightened, signalling buyers returning and reduced sell pressure.

Headlines: The fragile optimism in markets hangs in the balance Gold remains under pressure amid US-Iran stalemate; traders await new catalysts The single chart for

Pakistan has proposed opening the Strait in exchange for partial lifting of sanctions on Iran Trump cited Iran’s “fractured” leadership as the reason for extending

The manufacturing PMI data for April earlier reflected a good uptick in overall business activity. However, it belies the underlying situation as the “better” conditions

Prior 50.5 Manufacturing PMI 53.6 vs 50.3 expected Prior 51.0 Composite PMI 52.0 vs 49.9 expected Prior 50.3 S&P Global notes that its gauge of

The PMI data from the euro area today shows a significant contrast. While the industry sector held up in April, albeit with a caveat, the

Prior 48.8 Manufacturing PMI 52.8 vs 49.5 expected Prior 50.0 Composite PMI 47.6 vs 48.6 expected Prior 48.8 French economic activity is seen contracting at

Ruben Hallali, a meteorologist, told French media outlet BFMTV the sudden temperature fluctuation recorded at a weather station at the Charles de Gaulle Airport was

Prior 52.2 Services PMI 46.9 vs 50.4 expected Prior 50.9 Composite PMI 48.3 vs 51.2 expected Prior 51.9 The US-Iran war is clearly weighing on

Prior 50.2 Manufacturing PMI 52.2 vs 50.9 expected Prior 51.6 Composite PMI 48.6 vs 50.1 expected Prior 50.7 Similar to the French and German reports

The new funding rounds are expected to be completed in the next six months, but the firm has already begun deploying some of the new

FBI used the flaw to extract readable previews of Signal messages from an iPhone’s notification database even after the app was deleted.

Despite the rise, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index score remains stuck in the “Fear” zone, where it has been since Jan. 18.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we have the Flash PMIs for the major Eurozone economies and the UK. We already got the PMIs for

Prior 97 It’s a notable miss on estimates as the French business climate worsens significantly amid the fallout from the US-Iran conflict. The reading is

As oil prices continue to move up, there was a surprising rally in US stocks yesterday. But after some fake news chatter overnight, that is

CertiK has urged crypto users not to overlook basic security practices as major crypto hacks spiked in April.

The GSR Crypto Core3 ETF is GSR’s first crypto exchange-traded product, giving investors access to the top three largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

ETH derivatives show strong buyer dominance, leading traders to target $2,500 to $2,600 as the next crucial rally.

Euro heavy across majors as Germany slashes growth outlook AUD: Australian pension funds rush to shield portfolios from Iran war currency shock Fed rate cuts

New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the Trump administration for not implementing any “meaningful ethical standards” to curb insider trading in prediction markets.

Matt Klein, a sitting member of the Minnesota State Senate, said he made a bet out of curiosity, while Mark Moran claimed he wanted to

Bitcoin and Ether surged as US liquidity measures and record spot ETF inflows offset investors’ recession fears and their concerns over the war in Iran.

Blockstream’s Adam Back discusses why people think he’s Satoshi Nakamoto, while the CEO of OKX Europe said MiCA is “extremely beneficial” for the industry at

New Zealand Finance Minister on Iran war, Treasure forecastd: inflation could hit 7.4% in 25/26 under worst case scenario real GDP growth at 0.8% in

Japan’s composite PMI eased to 52.4 (exp. 51.4) as manufacturing surged to 54.9 but services slowed to 51.2. Strong factory output offset weaker domestic demand,

Traders ready to jump at shadows. And to hit stops 😉 This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Bitcoin moves closer to $80,000 as data shows traders positioning in futures markets. Will potential profit-taking in the $83,000 to $88,000 range put a cap

South Korea’s Q1 GDP rose 1.7% q/q and 3.6% y/y (exp. 2.7%, prev. 1.6%), beating forecasts. Growth was driven by a 5.1% surge in exports

The ex-FTX CEO said he consulted with his parents and lawyers regarding a recent filing he sent from prison, but claimed to be the ”ultimate

Bitcoin rally above the $78,333 resistance signals sustained buying by the bulls, clearing the path for a potential rally to $84,000.

more to come This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Trump has not set a timeline for the extension of the ceasefire – report Iran President: Breach of commitments, blockade and threats are main obstacles

The Shariah-compliant stablecoin backed by Gulf currencies expands to a new Layer 2 network aimed at institutional settlement in the Middle East.

Australia’s PMIs are expected to remain in contraction today (the flash readings for April). PMIs returned to contraction in March as demand weakened and cost

American Bitcoin (ABTC) originally purchased the mining rigs in March, weeks after reporting a $59 million loss for Q4 2025.

The letter to four US government agencies said banks needed 60 more days for comment after OCC stablecoin rulemaking had been finalized.

Bitcoin Magazine “Bitcoin as Everyday Money” Event to Rally Industry Behind De Minimis Tax Framework at Bitcoin 2026 Bitcoin for Financial Services will host “Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals The United States military has an active node on the Bitcoin network,

Bitcoin Magazine FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin” A panel titled “Code Is Free Speech:

Thailand’s SEC is seeking feedback on rule changes that would let digital asset firms offer derivatives within existing entities, lowering barriers to market entry.

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Senate to Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a Senate panel Wednesday that passing comprehensive

This is a bit of a bizarre saga. Yesterday, Trump reposted a bit about 8 Iranian women who he said were scheduled to be hanged

The prediction platform will use Pyth’s pricing data to settle trades on its new commodities markets, as it expands into assets like oil, gold and

The crypto exchange advocated for two key changes to US tax law affecting crypto users to “eliminate millions of unnecessary forms.”

From Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian: The Islamic Republic of Iran has welcomed dialogue and agreement and continues to do so. Breach of commitments, blockade and

Bitcoin Magazine Russia’s Sberbank Ready to Enter Crypto Trading as Russia Moves Toward Regulation Sberbank will provide access to crypto trading once regulation and organized

Ethereum’s record 32.33% staking ratio is shrinking liquid supply, reducing sell pressure and potentially supporting an ETH price recovery over time.

The private equity investment will be used to give retail customers indirect price exposure to OpenAI through venture tokens.

It’s important to note that with all the MB Ghalibaf posts, that his twitter account appears to be run from Los Angeles by someone connected

Bitcoin Magazine American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Activates 11,000 New Bitcoin Miners, Expanding Hashrate Capacity Shares of American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC) surged today after the company announced

The exchange set maker fees at 0% and taker fees at 0.02% across all pairs, extending near-zero pricing to all users with no volume tiers

Prior was -16.3 The Eurozone Consumer Confidence Indicator (CCI) is the European Commission’s flagship monthly gauge of household sentiment across the 21 euro-area members and

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Surges 25% in 5 Days as Bitcoin Price Pumps Near $79,000 Shares of Strategy posted over 25% in gains during the

Security researchers linked a new “Mach-O Man” malware kit to a Lazarus campaign that uses fake meeting invites and ClickFix prompts to steal credentials and

I think the 3-5 day timeline first reported was more of a ballpark anyway so I don’t really take this as a meaningful update. It

Russian lawmakers passed a first reading of a bill regulating crypto through licensed intermediaries, with key rules set to take effect in July 2026 and

Smaller crypto companies across Europe face mounting compliance costs as MiCA moves from framework to enforcement, raising fears of market consolidation.

The New York Post texted President Trump to ask about the possibility of renewed mediation efforts and talks within the next 36-72 hours and he

The Financial Conduct Authority has raided eight locations suspected of illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, issuing cease-and-desist orders.

Aave’s supplied balance has tanked since the Kelp DAO bridge exploit, as users pull funds amid uncertainty over how much of the rsETH-linked shortfall the

Bitcoin Magazine Russia Advances Sweeping Crypto Regulation Bill, Legalizes Cross-Border Payments and Tightens Market Controls Russia’s lower house of parliament, the State Duma, has advanced

Headlines: Iran seizes, attacks two cargo ships trying to cross Strait of Hormuz Trump tweets on Iran financial “collapse”, want to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Sees 2026 GDP growth of 0.5% vs 1.0% previously Sees 2027 GDP at 0.9% vs 1.3% previously Expects inflation to rise to 2.7% in 2026

SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the SEC is “on the cusp” of an innovation exemption to enable compliant onchain trading of tokenized securities.

DPRK-linked crypto theft topped $578M in April after the Kelp DAO exploit, as attacks continue to expand across protocols, companies and end users.

Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal says the company removed New York’s prediction markets lawsuit to federal court, setting up a sharper fight over CFTC authority

Bitcoin’s technical indicators predicted a significant move ahead for BTC, but the price must first break resistance at $80,000.

Volo Protocol has confirmed a $3.5 million exploit affecting select vaults, adding that it has frozen assets and started fund recovery efforts amid ongoing investigation.

Bitcoin price metrics saw a broad recovery in April, but analysis warns that the 2022 bear-market breakdown could still repeat.

Iran is clearly making a statement here that whatever ceasefire plans that Trump has, they are going to still want to do things their way.

Stratiphy is reopening a tax-free route to crypto ETNs in the UK after HMRC’s ISA rule change left retail investors with little practical access.

Uzbekistan has created a supervised crypto mining zone in Karakalpakstan, allowing foreign sales while requiring proceeds to flow through local bank accounts.

Full article on Econostream here The ECB’s Chief Economist, Philip Lane, argues that the Eurozone’s financial architecture is currently hindered by a shortage of euro-denominated

HackerOne, one of the largest bug bounty platforms in the world, reported there were 85,000 valid bounty submissions in 2025, up 7% from the previous

Sullivan & Cromwell’s Andrew Dietderich said the company has AI policies to prevent incorrect citations and other errors, but procedures weren’t followed on this occasion.

Prior +3.0% Core CPI +3.1% vs +3.2% y/y expected Prior +3.2% UK headline annual inflation picked up in March as higher energy price inflation feeds

Umbra has shut down its front end to stop hackers, but says it can’t stop the use of its smart contracts or another version of

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the only highlight was the UK CPI report. The data showed the widely expected increase in headline inflation due

Coinbase’s quantum advisory board says quantum computing isn’t yet a threat, but has urged for upgrade work to begin, with some blockchains being less prepared

Even with the dollar’s recent slump, the yen is unable to get off the floor too as Japan continues to suffer heavily from the Middle

The headline is via Bloomberg, in citing Tasnim News Agency which is affiliated with the IRGC. If true, then it is good news as it

Trump with some late evening social media activity. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Sun said the lawsuit is to protect his rights as a WLFI token holder and doesn’t change his support of US President Donald Trump and

US Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo said Bitcoin’s proof-of-work technology has “really important” computer science applications when it comes to cybersecurity.

Bitcoin Magazine Relics of a Revolution, Part IV: The Bank Was Already Burning Revolutions leave behind artifacts. In the summer of 2011, a painter named

Wall Street Journal (gated) report. The U.S. halted dollar shipments to Iraq and paused security support, increasing pressure on Baghdad to curb Iran-backed militias and

US tightens grip on Iraq over Iran-linked groups, halt dollar flows over militia activity JPMorgan sees China property stabilising, boosting outlook for equities. Morgan Stanley

How Ripple is testing RLUSD in Singapore’s MAS sandbox to enable conditional trade settlements, and why this does not amount to full regulatory approval.

Japan exports rose 11.7% y/y in March, beating forecasts, but a smaller trade surplus and rising import costs highlight growing risks from energy prices and

Australia’s Leading Index fell to –0.13% in March, slipping below trend for the first time since August, signalling softer growth ahead as higher rates and

Japan’s trade balance recorded a surplus of ¥667.0B in March (expected ¥1,106B, prior ¥57.3B) imports increased 10.9% y/y (exp. 7.1%, prior 10.2%) exports rose 11.7%

Canada’s trade negotiator says USMCA review is a checkpoint, not a cliff, and warns not all US trade issues will be resolved by July 1,

According to reports, Kalshi plans to launch crypto perpetual futures, expanding beyond prediction markets as regulated derivatives offerings in the US continue to evolve.

With a CFTC greenlight expected soon, industry momentum is building for the derivative contracts still only available to non-US investors.

Tempo announced the integration of ”stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure” with DoorDash, Stripe, Paradigm, Coastal Bank and ARQ.

Iran’s decision not to attend Wednesday’s meeting is final – Tasnim Trump says will extend ceasefire for now – more to come US has privately

IRGC-linked Tasnim said the continuation of the naval blockade amounts to an ongoing state of conflict, adding that Iran will not reopen the Strait of

Its just a cavalcade of headlines. The latest is that a White House official says Vance’s trip to Pakistan will not be happening on Tuesday.

There was unease in the market all day despite Donald Trump starting the day with a call to CNBC that was somewhat reassuring on the

Both sides want to avoid heading back into a shooting war. It looks like the stand off will extend for now. This article was written

This lot is unlikely to shift markets around much at all upon release. Eyes on the war makers still. This article was written by Eamonn

Bitcoin inflows diverge across exchanges as selling pressure eases on Binance, while Coinbase shows more dominant activity.

From Associated Press UN Correspondent Farnoush Amiri: Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s UN envoy, tells reporters Tuesday afternoon that the U.S. has privately indicated to Iranians

Bitcoin Magazine Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference on Prediction Markets and BTC A new fireside chat has been announced for

Bitcoin Magazine Kalshi and Polymarket Enter the Crypto Race to Launch Perpetual Futures Two of the largest prediction market platforms in the United States are

Here is a translated post just out from Tasnim’s Telegram channel, it’s lifting oil but it just hit: Iran’s decision not to attend Wednesday’s meeting

BTC price action slowly headed upward but funding stayed negative, a unique occurrence that analysis said would result in a short squeeze.

The miner plans to refinance short-term debt and scale its US infrastructure as the broader industry pivots toward AI and high-performance computing.

Analysts say Bitcoin’s rally has begun, but the upside may be capped at an average spot BTC ETF cost basis near $84,000.

Nium integrates Coinbase’s infrastructure to enable USDC-based cross-border payments, allowing businesses to settle in fiat or stablecoins without relying on prefunded accounts.

The US delegation will depart on Wednesday morning, according to CNN. That’s a big sign that they’ve worked out the differences with Iran. Risk assets

Attorney General Letitia James alleged that Coinbase and Gemini ran unlicensed markets, adding pressure on crypto companies as states move to regulate event-based trading platforms.

Iran appears to be sticking to its line about a blockage, but you never know what’s really happening behind the scenes. Here is the latest

A $517 million rise in spot volume led by Coinbase is helping Bitcoin reclaim $76,000, with steady inflows absorbing the weekend selling pressure.

Kevin Warsh faced intense questions from Senator Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers over his more than $100 million financial disclosure ahead of a confirmation hearing.

The war is turning into yet-another mess. Several reports from Pakistan have said that the ceasefire ends at 4:50 am ET Pakistan time, which is

The report says US officials are looking for a clear signal that the negotiating team has been fully empowered to reach an agreement. Because of

Bitcoin Magazine New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Alleged Illegal Prediction Market Gambling Operations New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed lawsuits against

A survey by Börse Stuttgart Digital shows that 35% of European investors would switch to banks with better crypto offerings, but regulatory uncertainty remains an

Poland’s parliament is in a deadlock over crypto and its inability to align local laws with MiCA may drive some local crypto companies abroad.

Bitcoin Magazine Top U.S. Pacific Commander Calls Bitcoin a “Valuable Computer Science Tool” for National Power And Security Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific

Yesterday, Trump himself said VP JD Vance was on his way to Pakistan but that turned out not to be true. Now, Axios reports that

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 45,000 BTC as Warsh and Paparo Back Bitcoin’s Role Bitcoin traded near $76,000 on Tuesday morning as fresh on-chain data

The UK government plans a stablecoin and tokenization rules overhaul, appointing former FCA official Chris Woolard to support work on its digital markets strategy.

A 39-member coalition including Nasdaq urged the EU to fast-track DLT pilot changes, warning Europe could lose ground to the US in tokenized finance.

A thwarted home invasion near Montpellier adds to France’s surge in violent “wrench attacks,” as high‑profile and doxxed crypto holders are increasingly in criminals’ sights.

That’s not a good sign. Trump today indicated Iran would be attending so it’s not clear who has been told what, or if Iran is

Most XRP investors are back in profit, increasing the chance for a rally to $2.24, but bulls must first hold the price above $1.40.

Matter Labs’ Alex Gluchowski says Canton isn’t a blockchain, while Digital Asset co-founders argue public chains aren’t that different.

Private key compromises led crypto hack losses over the past decade as recent DeFi exploits show attackers moving beyond smart contract bugs.

South Korea’s tax authority is looking to build crypto transaction tracking software that can help track potential tax evaders.

Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Tops $139M in Assets Within Nine Days Morgan Stanley’s spot bitcoin ETF has amassed more than $139 million

Bitcoin Magazine Scammers Target Stranded Ships in Strait of Hormuz With Fake Bitcoin Transit Fees Fraudsters are targeting global shipping firms with fake payment demands

A falling VIX signals improving risk appetite, boosting Bitcoin’s chances of attracting fresh demand and breaking above the $80,000 level.

Bitcoin Magazine Onramp Launches Finance Platform Combining Cash, Bitcoin and Gold in One Account Onramp has launched a new platform that brings cash management, bitcoin

We don’t have much time to make a deal “I think we’re in a very strong negotiating position to do what other Presidents should’ve done

The Kelp DAO attacker has moved $175 million of stolen Ether in an apparent bid to start laundering it after the $290 million exploit.

Silver consolidates above a key support ahead of ceasefire deadline; eyes on US-Iran talks BoJ to hold rates steady in April – Nikkei Germany April

BitMEX has partnered with Zodia Custody to enable institutional crypto derivatives trading via off-exchange collateral held in segregated custody.

The four-week average of hiring jumped in the week ending April 4 to 54.75K. That’s the highest since the survey was launched in September. These

Prior was +0.6% Ex-autos % vs +1.4% expected Prior ex autos +0.5% Ex autos and gas +% vs +0.4% prior (revised to +0.2%) Control group

Shipping companies stranded near the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly being targeted by scammers posing as Iranian authorities, demanding Bitcoin or USDt for “safe passage.”

New Bank of Korea governor Shin Hyun-song supported CBDCs and deposit tokens in his first address, while stablecoins were notably absent from his remarks.

Promoters of flagged platforms may face fines of up to 5 million Philippine pesos ($89,000) or up to 21 years in prison under Philippine securities

A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting launch in the second half

STRC’s dropped below its $100 par value, indicating that Strategy will likely pause Bitcoin buying this week, which could help the bears pull price down

Prior -0.5 Current conditions -73.7 vs -70.0 expected Prior -62.9 That’s the worst reading since December 2022 as the fallout from the US-Iran conflict continues

A fake police raid enabled a $1 million Bitcoin robbery, exposing the rise of wrench attacks and the shift from digital hacks to physical crypto

The headline is via Reuters in citing Iran’s state media as saying that no delegation has yet departed for Pakistan to attend peace talks. This

US Senator Thom Tillis said members of the crypto and banking industries still need more time to be heard.

Griff Green, a member of Arbitrum’s security council, said the group acted with input from law enforcement and “did not make this decision lightly.”

The value of tokenized real-world assets on public blockchains is estimated at more than $29 billion, up more than 10% in the last 30 days.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight was the UK jobs report. The data showed a meaningful drop in the unemployment rate, lower

Prior 5.2% Employment change 25k vs 35k expected Prior 84k Average weekly earnings +3.8% vs +3.6% 3m/y expected Prior +3.9%; revised to +4.1% Average weekly

The proposed AI dividend would be funded by taxes on AI use and equity stakes in AI companies, paying US citizens if automation meaningfully displaces

Coinbase’s x402 AI payments protocol has launched Agentic.market, a platform where AI agents can discover and use AI-friendly services.

With the amount of headlines crossing, the misinformation and disinformation, I’m not sure we managed to gather all too much yesterday. The bottom line is

Crypto software developers are concerned about whether they could be held criminally liable for publishing their software, following high-profile convictions last year.

Westpac sees US dollar weakening as markets look through energy shock and tensions Recapping – NZD rises after CPI beat as markets price higher odds

The first scenario is far cheaper but runs the risk of rsETH depegging an estimated 15%, while the second is costlier but better protects Ethereum

Trump tweeting, is he laying the ground work for a deal not involving getting the dust? Operation Midnight Hammer was a complete and total obliteration

Vance heads to Islamabad for Iran talks as ceasefire nears expiry, with Axios reporting Iran’s Supreme Leader approved negotiators, boosting chances of a deal but

Fitch says China remains resilient to global energy shocks but weak consumer demand is limiting growth, with fiscal deficits staying elevated and risks rising if

China signalled readiness to advance talks on upgrading its Switzerland FTA, aiming to expand cooperation into services, digital trade and investment, reinforcing support for open

NZ business confidence fell sharply in Q1 as Hormuz disruptions lifted uncertainty. Activity held steady but hiring and investment weakened. Inflation pressures remain contained, with

This is just a data post. New Zealand Q1 consumer price index +0.9% q/q (expected +0.8%, prior +0.6%) +3.1% vs year ago (expected +2.9%, prior

The funding supports a dual-licensed platform as Malaysia expands its regulatory framework for digital assets and tokenization.

Prediction market platforms took center stage on HBO‘s Last Week Tonight on Sunday as host John Oliver addressed regulation, laws and market manipulation.

A couple of data points from New Zealand today. NZIER Survey of Business Opinion (Q1) Westpac notes the Q1 NZIER Survey of Business Opinion points

Trump: My deal will be better than JCPOA Trump: I’m winning the war by a lot Trump says ceasefire will end Wednesday, won’t open Strait

Pakistan has reportedly urged both Washington and Tehran to prolong the ceasefire by a further two weeks, while local media suggest Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Bitcoin bulls retain control over the market, but charts show $80,000 is likely to remain a stiff overhead resistance. Will altcoins rally as BTC price

While the regulator under Atkins has dropped several cases against crypto companies, the SEC still awaits passage of a market structure bill to clarify its

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Retakes $76,500 as Iran Tensions and Oil Volatility Drive Market Uncertainty Bitcoin price traded above $76,500 today, holding onto recent gains

The purchase comes as the stablecoin issuer expands its investments across crypto infrastructure and financial services, including in Kaio, also announced today.

More from Trump: I’m winning a War, BY A LOT, things are going very well, our Military has been amazing and, if you read the

Bitcoin Magazine Alcoa Nears Sale of Idle New York Smelter to NYDIG for Bitcoin Mining Use Alcoa is in talks to sell its idle Massena

Bitcoin Magazine Jason Lowery Appointed Special Assistant to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander, Bringing Bitcoin Strategic Expertise Jason Lowery, former Deputy Director of Technology & Innovation

Trump is out with a lengthy post on Truth Social: The DEAL that we are making with Iran will be FAR BETTER than the JCPOA,

ETH price rising to $2,400 drove whales to open large ETH long bets, as technical indicators suggest a short-term ETH price rally toward $3,000.

Bitcoin bulls avoided a correction as US markets opened, but analysis warned that Strategy was responsible for much of the latest BTC price strength.

Bitcoin Magazine Capital B Buys 12 Bitcoin, Expands Treasury to 2,937 BTC Capital B, the listed arm of The Blockchain Group, confirmed the acquisition of

The Japanese Securities Clearing Corporation will test using Japanese government bonds as digital collateral on the Canton network with Mizuho, Nomura and Digital Asset.

Bitmine bought 101,627 Ether last week, lifting holdings to 4,976,485 ETH, or about 4.12% of supply, as the company moves closer to its 5% target.

Bitcoin Magazine Spot Bitcoin ETFs Cross $1B Last Week in Inflows as Cumulative Flows Approach Record High U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of

The ceasefire is scheduled to end late today after 14 days but if talks are scheduled for Wednesday then presumably that will be extended. That

Trump says it’s ‘highly unlikely’ he will extend negotiations and that he won’t open the Strait until a deal is signed. He said a meeting

I don’t take this as a meaningful headline but oil prices are ticking lower on it. A US plane arrived in Islamabad today’ that presumably

RAVE is trending inside a descending channel pattern, and is about to test the lower trendline target near $0.30 amid price manipulation concerns.

ZachXBT challenged MemeCore to justify its valuation and explain what he claimed is insider-held supply, as the onchain sleuth widened a probe after the RAVE

Coinbase launched USDC loans for UK users backed by BTC, ETH and cbETH, expanding its borrowing product as Britain moves toward a crypto regulatory regime.

With $75,000 possibly the new floor, Bitcoin is giving hints that a BTC price breakout is about to begin, based on two classic technical indicators.

Strategy bought 34,164 Bitcoin for $2.54 billion last week, marking its third-largest BTC purchase on record.

Prior was +0.5% CPI m/m +0.9% vs +1.1% expected Prior CPI m/m +0.5% Core measures: BOC core 2.5% vs 2.3% prior BOC core m/m +0.2%