Deutsche Börse said it will invest $200 million in Kraken’s parent company for a fully diluted stake of 1.5%, subject to regulatory approval.
US March NFIB small business optimism index 95.8 vs 97.9 expected A tricky time for the oil market as the “smart money” has moved on
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $291 million in outflows on Monday as BTC climbed above $74,000, marking the biggest day of redemptions since March 27,
Prior 98.8 Full report here The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of
Nauru moves from building rules to promoting its digital asset framework as it looks to attract companies and cross-border partnerships.
Net 36% of investors expect weaker global economy, shifting from net 7% expecting growth Global equity allocation drops to net 13% overweight from 37% in
Hacken’s Q1 2026 report finds $464.5 million lost across 43 incidents, with phishing, legacy code bugs and key compromises driving losses as regulators tighten security
The report is from earlier today with it noting that there were three tankers that entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on the
UK Liberal Democrats called on the FCA to examine Nigel Farage’s Stack BTC promotion as scrutiny grows over crypto conflicts and political donations.
OneCoin was launched by Ruja Ignatova and Karl Sebastian Greenwood in Bulgaria. Ignatova has been missing since 2017, and Greenwood was sentenced to 20 years
Prior +2.3% HICP +3.4% vs +3.3% y/y prelim Prior +2.5% Core annual inflation is seen at 2.9% and that is a step up from the
This is mostly a repeat to what we’ve heard from earlier in the day, that both sides are eyeing talks on Thursday in Islamabad. But
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than the final Spanish CPI. Given that it’s the final data
The American Bankers Association is concerned that stablecoin yields would lead to mass deposit outflows from smaller community banks.
Bitcoin falling to the $50,000 level is being seen as the “last significant accumulation zone” before any sustained recovery, says LVRG Research director Nick Ruck.
Coinone is the second to face South Korea’s crackdown on exchanges in the last month, following a $24 million fine and a six-month partial suspension
A broad hope for a US deal with Iran to end weeks of conflict has spurred investor confidence in riskier assets.
Chris Giancarlo, who oversaw the first Bitcoin futures ETF approval as CFTC chairman, will now advise fintech and digital asset founders and boards.
China exports miss sharply as imports surge, narrowing trade surplus. Summary: Exports +2.5% y/y (vs +8.6% expected) Imports +27.8% y/y (vs +11.2% expected) Trade surplus
US Treasury’s Bessent backs “wait and see” on rates China exports miss, imports surge as trade surplus shrinks sharply Some China trade data dribbling out.
The launch of Foundry Zcash Pool has cut ViaBTC’s mining pool hashrate dominance from around 65% to 37%.
China’s yuan-denominated imports rose 19.6% year-on-year in the first quarter, while exports increased 11.9%, according to customs data. Total trade (imports + exports) exceeded CNY
Large Ether investors are back in profit, increasing the chances of a rally toward $3,000, but resistance at $2,800 may delay the recovery.
Australian business confidence collapses as energy shock crushes outlook. Earlier: RBA’s Hauser warns of stagflation risk as energy shock hits economy. says not sure interest
Bitcoin rallied above $74,000 after the Monday stock market close, but derivatives data show that some traders remain bearish.
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Skyrockets 6% Near $75,000 as Short Liquidations Accelerate Bitcoin price surged more than 5% in the evening of April 13, climbing
Japan’s Katayama outlines global meeting agenda, offers no new policy signals. Summary: Katayama to attend G7, G20, IMF, World Bank meetings Talks to cover financial
The technology services provider said wealth managers have faced challenges integrating digital assets without relying on separate systems.
UK retail boosted by Easter, but underlying spending weakens as fuel shock bites. Summary: UK retail sales jump on Easter timing effect BRC like-for-like +3.1%
Hester Peirce, who heads the SEC’s crypto task force, said that the staff statement represented “expansive readings of the securities laws“ in response to digital
Summary: Recession risks seen rising if war persists Global trade growth downgraded to 2–5% Growth driven more by prices than volumes Supply chain risks flagged
Bitcoin and altcoin charts highlight growing strength across the industry. Will geopolitics and US economic health concerns stand in the way of the rally?
While others refrain from boosting their Ether holdings, Bitmine’s latest purchase gives it ownership of about 4% of total supply as the company expands its
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy’s STRC ATM Just Did $1 Billion in a Single Day — And the Machine Is Only Accelerating April 13, 2026 marked a
Bitcoin’s attempts to hold rallies above the $70,000 to $75,000 range continue as ETF demand limps along, US treasury yields rise and traders take profit
The exchange’s head of security said there had been two incidents involving “inappropriate access” to client data, involving about 2,000 user accounts.
Trump: We were called this morning by the right people from Iran Iran thought they were close to an agreement on Sunday morning – report
Miran is speaking soon. He is a political appointee and a motivated speaker for rate cuts. His views are irrelevant and he is ignored by
Bitcoin price data suggests BTC remains undervalued and that short positions opened above $70,000 face a high risk of liquidation.
Not all Bitcoin faces the same level of risk from quantum computing. Dormant wallets with exposed public keys could be the first targets.
Bitcoin rallied to $72,500 as US stocks reacted to US efforts to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the rebound, BTC traders warned that a
The Fellowship PAC reported spending $300,000 on advertising for a Republican running to represent Georgia’s 14th Congressional District in 2026.
The collaboration aims to bring regulated custody and staking for JitoSOL to South Korea as institutions prepare for new crypto rules.
Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Exchange Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Involving Support Staff Crypto exchange Kraken disclosed two insider-related security incidents involving support
Vance has done a good job on Iran talks, they want to make a deal badly Says sticking point is on nuclear Iran didn’t agree
Bitcoin Magazine Capital B Buys More Bitcoin, Expands Treasury to 2,925 BTC After Debt Conversions and Equity Raise Capital B has strengthened its profile as
The next round of talks is scheduled for Thursday in Islamabad, according to a source from Iran cited by the Atlantic. That’s another positive sign.
A new report from Axios’ Barak Ravid says Iran was caught off guard by JD Vance leaving talks in Pakistan. Iran thought they were close
Bitcoin Magazine Bank Lobby Fires Back at White House, Saying Stablecoin Study Ignores Community Bank Threat The American Bankers Association is warning that the White
Bernstein says Bitcoin’s selloff already reflects quantum risk and that developers still have time to agree on a post-quantum upgrade path.
The European Central Bank said tokenization could improve EU capital markets, but only with central bank money, interoperable infrastructure and resilient regulation.
Bitcoin Magazine SEC Opens Limited Broker Exemption Path for Crypto Trading Interfaces The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued new staff guidance indicating that
Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquired 13,927 Bitcoin for $1 billion last week, funding the purchase through STRC share sales, lifting the company’s holdings to 780,897 BTC.
Bitcoin Magazine TD Securities Formalizes Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies (PBTCs) as Distinct, Investable Equity Category In a foundational move for institutional finance, TD Cowen, a
The market is sensing a deal where Iran gives up nuclear and gets basically everything else it’s asking for. The thinking is that Trump wants
Bitcoin Magazine Why Iran Wants Bitcoin For Safe Passage Though The Strait Of Hormuz Iran’s grip over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most
Prior was 4.09m Sales -3.6% vs +2.7% prior Median price $408,800, up 1.4% y/y Inventory 4.1 months The National Association of Realtors’ existing home sales
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Faces Selling Strain Above $70K as Wall Street Signals Correction Near End The S&P 500’s latest rebound has drawn a cautiously bullish
South Korea’s FSS said API trading now makes up 30% of crypto turnover and warned it will crack down on abusive automated trading patterns, local
Nigel Farage-backed Stack BTC bought $2.7 million of Bitcoin, deepening the Reform UK leader’s crypto ties as the UK moves to curb crypto donations.
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson said the company will split into two units as it adopts a faster and leaner “startup mode.”
Prior was +4.8% Non-residential -24.0% Residential +1.7% This drop was mostly the result of quirks as institutional permits were halved in the month. Often times
Bitcoin Magazine How the Iran War is Repricing Bitcoin Since the U.S. and Israel began striking Iran on February 28, 2026, markets have had to
Sun urged the Trump-linked WLFi platform to disclose who controls the multi-sig and smart contract behind the platform, days after its governance token hit a
Crypto ETPs recorded $1.1 billion in inflows last week, led by Bitcoin and US spot ETFs, as easing US inflation data and geopolitical tensions supported
Headlines: A softer risk mood to start the new week but the feeling is that it could’ve been worse US president Trump reaffirms blockade on
The blockade will be enforced in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, east of the Strait of Hormuz It will apply to all vessel
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Buys a Massive 13,927 Bitcoin Worth $1B, Total Holdings Hit 780,897 BTC Strategy continued its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy last week,
Bitcoin preserved $70,000 at the weekly close as markets began reacting to a breakdown in US-Iran negotiations and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
A Hyperbridge exploit let an attacker mint 1 billion bridged Polkadot tokens on Ethereum and cash out about $237,000, reviving debate over bridge security.
The optimism that briefly buoyed global markets last week has vanished as traders firm up rate hike bets for major central banks following the collapse
US-Iran talks collapsed over the weekend with there being no deal as both sides could not see eye to eye on a nuclear agreement. Iran
New yuan loans for the month of March came in at ¥2.99 trillion, missing on estimates of ¥3.4 trillion. That brings the total new bank
No security for Persian Gulf ports if own is threatened Enemy-affiliated vessels won’t pass through Hormuz US restrictions on vessel movements are illegal and piracy
Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT said Garrett Dutton’s 5.9 Bitcoin has already been sent to deposit addresses associated with KuCoin.
Almost everyone has a hard time paying their bills every month, said crypto YouTuber Michaël van de Poppe, on why retail may be absent this
Bithumb accidentally sent customers 620,000 Bitcoin instead of 620,000 Korean won in February. The Bank of Korea wants lawmakers to make it so it doesn’t
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have anything on the agenda other than maybe a couple of central bank speakers who are likely
After the luncheon announcement on March 12, the TRUMP token spiked more than 50% to a peak of $4.35; however, it has dropped more than
Edge AI computing could help to decentralize AI, reducing reliance on corporate data centers.
The vote passed with nearly 75% in favor. Other elements of the framework, including the growth and development grants, will have separate governance proposals.
From his Truth Social post: “The United States to Blockade Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports on April 13 at 10:00 A.M. ET. Thank you
26 LLM routers are “secretly injecting malicious tool calls and stealing creds,” warns researcher Chaofan Shou.
The European Central Bank has boosted a proposal to take away EU member states’ regulatory oversight of crypto and hand it to the European Union’s
BOK nominee flags intervention action on won weakness as inflation risks rise China still has room to ease as inflation remains below target, BofA says
US President Donald Trump said Iran did not want to compromise its nuclear weapons program, stating it was the only issue that “really mattered.”
Recapping this ICYMI earlier. Hungary’s election removes a key EU disruptor, signalling a shift toward greater integration, policy alignment, and potential economic support flows from
Summary: Japan 10-year JGB yield hits 29-year high (2.49%) as oil shock builds US–Iran talks collapse and Hormuz blockade fears lift inflation expectations Energy-driven inflation
New Zealand’s services sector is contracting more deeply, with broad-based weakness and falling confidence driven by geopolitical uncertainty. The data point to slowing growth and
The fallout from the Iran war will likely weigh on markets for much of 2026, dashing hopes of rate cuts until Q3 by the earliest,
Bitcoin price sold off as negotiations to end the US-Iran war broke down and the Strait of Hormuz returned to the spotlight.
Sun criticized the WLFI platform over long token lockup periods and accused it of having blacklist functions at the smart contract level.
The company has completed 105 Bitcoin transactions since 2020 and is playing contrarian as it continues accumulating BTC via corporate debt and equity financing
Bitcoin miners are heading toward the 2028 halving with thinner margins, tighter power markets and a growing need for capital discipline.
Bitcoin Magazine Relics of a Revolution, Part II: False Profits and Freedom Revolutions leave behind artifacts — not always weapons or flags, but the quieter
Stablecoin adoption in Europe is shifting from strategy to execution, with demand increasingly driven by real-world needs.
Late yesterday it appeared that US-Iran negotiations were headed for catastrophe after Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan without a deal but not all hope
United States Senator Cynthia Lummis said the country should not risk its financial future by further delaying the CLARITY Act.
Polymarket links briefly appeared under mainstream outlets in Google News results for event-driven queries but were later removed.
The Ethereum treasury firm aimed to launch a $1.5 billion yield-bearing ETH fund but will now halt its plans following the mutual decision to end
Bitcoin and Ether are both less than 10% away from price levels that could set up a sustained year for the crypto market, according to
Democratic lawmakers and crypto investors characterized crypto projects launched by or tied to Trump as scams and political corruption.
The October 2025 Bitcoin and altcoin crash may have ended the bull market, but its long-term impact on market health may have been overstated.
The comments followed recent reports that law enforcement officials retrieved deleted Signal messages through device push notification logs.
Bitcoin open interest hit five-week highs while funding rates mimicked the BTC price collapse below $60,000, leading analysis to predict a new short squeeze.
While some proponents believe AI will bring about an employment boom, so far its effect has been to dampen entry-level hiring while delivering mixed results
The talks in Islamabad have beguin, according to reports from all sides. Notably, Iran has said it can’t open Hormuz because of mines in the
Bitcoin Magazine The Core Issue: The Role and History of Bitcoin Core Maintainers Don’t miss your chance to own The Core Issue — featuring articles written by
Crypto’s transparent ledger makes sanctions evasion easier to trace, allowing authorities to track and potentially freeze illicit flows.
WLFI fell to a record low after it was revealed that the project used billions of its own tokens as collateral to borrow $75 million
A federal judge in Arizona has temporarily barred state officials from enforcing gambling laws against Kalshi, siding with the CFTC.
Technical and onchain indicators hint at a possible trend reversal in XRP price as traders watch to see if a key support level holds.
Bitwise added the ticker $BHYP and a 0.67% management fee in its latest filing, signaling a potential launch soon, according to Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst.
The CFTC’s task force includes five members with legal and crypto backgrounds to help “clear rules of the road for American innovators.”
Alex Thorn, an executive at crypto investment firm Galaxy, said it is monitoring onchain activity for signs of an oil tanker fee paid in BTC.
The 10-day lunar flyby mission is expected to end in a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean on Friday evening.
CoreWeave said the agreement means it now serves nine of the 10 major developers of large language models for artificial intelligence.
Both the S&P and NASDAQ indices close above 100 day moving averages Isreal wil announce its commitment to a ceasefire at 4 AM Beirut time
Technical analysis, overhead supply awaiting absorption, and a shift in investor sentiment have increased the likelihood of Bitcoin reaching $80,000 in April.
Iran may require oil tankers to pay BTC tolls through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a new use case for crypto as geopolitical tensions reshape
Iranian officials land at Nur Khan Airbase in Islamabad under Pakistan’s Air Force escort ahead of peace talks, two Pakistani sources involved in talks Iranian
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Policy Institute Warns Quantum Advances Are Compressing Timeline for Network Upgrades A new brief from the Bitcoin Policy Institute argues that recent
Bitcoin bulls spent the week stampeding toward a critical overhead resistance level, which, if breached, could restart the bull market in BTC and altcoins.
The public statement came about three months after the CEO said Coinbase could not support the crypto bill “as written“ before a crucial committee vote.
Bitcoin Magazine TD Cowen Initiates Coverage on Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Frames PBTC Sector as Investable Equity Category TD Cowen this week initiated equity research coverage
Bitcoin Magazine BlackRock Posts Massive Bitcoin ETF Inflows as Morgan Stanley Debuts MSBT With Strong Early Demand Inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs surged Thursday,
The price of crude oil is settling at $96.57. That is down $-1.30 or -1.33% on the day. For the week, the price is down
Fars is reporting that Israel will announce it’s commitment to a ceasefire at 4 AM Beirut time (it is 10:15 PM now in Beirut). The
Bitcoin holding above $72,000, along with a sharp uptick in whale activity, suggests traders may target the supply zone at $88,000.
The Israeli Broadcasting Authority is reporting that PM Netanyahu approves every attack launched in Beiriut (Lebanon). Pres. Trump is trying to get Israel and Netanyahu
Prior month -$308 billion Federal budget deficit $164 billion versus $156.75 billion estimate. A year ago, the deficit was $161 billion Details: Fiscal 2026 year-to-date
Although US inflation was weaker than expected in March, the ongoing war between the United States, Iran and Israel has fueled macroeconomic uncertainty.
There is the Strait of Hormuz and then there is domestic production. In the current week, the Baker Hughes rig count fell -3 at 545.
TAO drops 30% from its weekly high, confirming fractal setups that projected deeper downside targets for the token in the past.
In an interview with the New York Post President Donald Trump said US warships are being reloaded with “the best ammunition” in case strikes on
New BTC price analysis predicted that the bear market would bottom out later in the year, before beginning a “two-year accumulation phase.”
A Bank of France official called for tighter MiCA rules on non-euro stablecoins as lawmakers advance reporting requirements for self-custodial crypto wallets above 5,000 euros.
Reuters reported that White House staff were warned against using confidential information after suspicious Iran-linked oil futures bets and fresh scrutiny of prediction markets.
Bitcoin saw a fresh attempt to hit new local highs on the back of lower-than-expected US CPI data, despite a giant gas-price increase.
In an unusual post on TruthSocial, Pres. Trump says: Shares of Palantir reached a new low going back to June 2025 today at $122.68. The
The geopolitical tension continues with reports that Trump had a tense call with Israel Netanyahu on Lebanon. Trump wants Israel to slow down its bombings
Prior was +0.1% Ex-transport +1.2% vs +0.4% prior (revised to +0.5%) Revisions to durable goods orders: Orders -1.3% vs -1.4% prelim Ex-transport +0.9% vs +0.8%
Prior month 53.3 Consumer Sentiment 47.6 vs 52.0 estimate. Worst on record. Year on year -8.8% Current conditions 50.1 versus 55.8 last month.Year on year
Bitcoin Magazine Japan Moves to Classify Bitcoin and Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New Bill Japan has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its digital
Bitget’s IPO Prime will debut with preSPAX, a Republic-issued token tied to SpaceX’s post-IPO performance rather than direct ownership of the company’s shares.
Prior was +2.4% y/y CPI 0.9% m/m vs +0.9% expected Prior +0.3% m/m Non-seasonally adjusted, unrounded +1.05% vs +0.47% prior Core CPI 2.6% vs 2.7%
Prior -83.9K Employment change 14.1K vs 150K Estimate unemployment rate 6.7% versus 6.8% expected. Prior 6.7% full-time employment change -1.1K vs -108.4K last month part-time
Tehran divided over delegation powers IRGC demands hardline security chief join U.S.-Iran peace talks Iranian negotiators resist military pressure to include Zolghadr in team IRGC
Aethir said it halted a bridge exploit on its Ethereum-linked contracts, limiting losses to under $90,000 after PeckShield estimated $400,000 in damages.
World Liberty said its WLFI unlock proposal will go through community input before a formal vote, outlining a phased vesting plan rather than a full
As we count down to negotiations in Islamabad, it looks like Iran continues to want to hold its leverage ahead of talks with the US.
Headlines: Oil prices consolidate ahead of the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad. What’s next? The oil market faces a major reckoning if US-Iran peace talks
Covenant AI said it was leaving Bittensor due to its overreaching control on subnets and their large-scale TAO token sales, but Bittensor’s founder denied all
Hong Kong has issued its first stablecoin licences, approving Anchorpoint Financial and HSBC’s Hong Kong banking arm under the HKMA’s new regime.
Inside the CoinDCX impersonation case: How a spoofed site triggered fraud claims, legal action and a court ruling that cleared the real platform.
The ranges of estimates are important in terms of market reaction because when the actual data deviates from the expectations, it creates a surprise effect.
Fidelity and Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETFs also saw a combined $68.2 million in inflows, while four other Bitcoin ETFs also tallied inflows on Thursday.
The Japanese Cabinet reclassified crypto as a financial instrument and will enforce insider trading bans and annual disclosure mandates for issuers.
Some industry insiders speculate the crypto sector may be just one market cycle away from full-scale mainstream adoption.
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a couple of low tier releases like the Swiss consumer
It all comes down to this. After agreeing on a two-week ceasefire, it now boils down to negotiations between the US and Iran to see
The AI company argued that such rules would force it to feed its AI chatbot Grok with data aligned with Colorado’s political views rather than
Prior +1.9% HICP +2.8% vs +2.8% y/y prelim Prior +2.0% This just reaffirms the initial estimates, with German headline inflation spiking amid higher energy prices
However, it could cost users between $75 and $150 per transaction in GPU computing power, limiting its practical use.
The upgrade from flat fees to variable pricing is designed to support the use of AI agents for LLM inference, compute and data queries.
Australia seeks fuel security in Singapore as Hormuz disruption hits supply Japan wholesale inflation jumps as BOJ flags stagflation risk from oil shock Japan to
China exits factory-gate deflation, but weak consumer demand and rising energy costs highlight an uneven and fragile inflation backdrop. Summary: China PPI turns positive at
OKX Ventures and HashKey are buying into VPBank-backed CAEX as Vietnam’s strict crypto pilot pushes offshore exchanges toward a high-bar, onshore licensing regime.
Japan’s wholesale inflation surge highlights rising cost pressures, with the BoJ warning of potential stagflation risks amid the Iran-driven energy shock. Summary: Japan wholesale inflation
Australia turns to Singapore for fuel security as Hormuz disruption tightens supply. Summary: PM Anthony Albanese in Singapore to secure fuel supply amid Hormuz disruption
China inflation. PPI first positive y/y since September of 2022. I’ll have more to come on this separately, detail, analysis etc. PPI m/m +1% This
The CIA has already tested AI across 300 projects to process large data sets, assist with language translation and publish reports.
A listing on the NYSE requires a company to meet strict requirements covering financial health, share distribution and corporate governance.
ADB warns prolonged Middle East disruptions could significantly slow Asia growth and drive a sharp rise in inflation. Summary: ADB warns Asia-Pacific growth could slow
Japan March PPI 2.6% y/y expected 2.4%, prior 2% and 0.8% m/m expected 0.9%, prior -0.1% I’ll have more to come on this separately, details
Summary: Japan FinMin Katayama downplays immediate oil shortage risks despite war backdrop Signals limited urgency on energy contingency measures for now G7 aligned that Middle
Summary: New Zealand manufacturing PMI eased to 53.2 in March (from 54.8 prior) Sector remains in expansion but momentum is slowing New orders strongest component;
The IMF warns the Iran war is triggering a stagflation shock, with rising inflation and weaker growth, uneven global impacts, and limited policy room to
The stablecoin issuer faces pressure after a stock downgrade and Drift Protocol exploit fallout, raising concerns over USDC exposure, crypto regulation and market risk.
The Treasury Department said the move reflects increases in frequency and sophistication of actions targeting digital asset platforms.
Bitcoin continues to show strength even as US recession risks rise and the fragile ceasefire with Iran begins to show cracks.
Newly appointed company president Brett Redfearn briefly worked as Coinbase’s head of capital markets and served for more than three years at the SEC.
CoreWeave’s financing highlights Wall Street’s shift away from volatile, hardware-backed crypto lending toward cash-flow-driven AI infrastructure, according to TheEnergyMag.
With a potential scheduling conflict, several senators want to know if the president plans to attend a luncheon for memecoin holders in Florida or just
A rare signal from an ETH price indicator suggests Ether is undervalued, while demand in spot and futures markets hints at a rally to $2,500.
Closing changes: S&P 500 +0.6% Nasdaq Comp +0.8% Russel 2000 +0.6% DJIA +0.6% Toronto TSX Comp -0.4% There were some large divergences today. Amazon was
While the data is not really the focus there is some big news expected from Chinese wholesale inflation data for March. China’s prolonged battle with
US February PCE inflation 2.8% y/y vs 2.8% expected US initial jobless claims 219K vs 210K estimate US final Q4 GDP +0.5% vs +0.7% expected
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes, New Proposal Claims A new research proposal claims it can make Bitcoin transactions resistant to quantum
Fars is out with the following report: An informed source, in an interview with Fars reporter following up on the negotiation axes, stated: Tehran considers
Bitcoin Magazine Stacked (formerly Lightning Pay) launches self-custodial Lightning wallet as New Zealand’s last major non-custodial Bitcoin exchange Formerly known as Lightning Pay, Stacked may
With market pricing data currently monopolized by a few players, Pyth seeks to democratize access with a pay-on-demand model beginning with seven big-name providers.
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy’s (MSTR) Bitcoin Ambition Is Reshaping Corporate Finance. Everyone Else Is Falling Behind The bitcoin numbers from March are hard to ignore and
Bitcoin whales sold $270 million in BTC on Sunday, but the steady absorption of supply by traders should help bulls maintain their hold on the
Bitcoin Magazine Tim Draper Confirmed as a Bitcoin 2026 Speaker Tim Draper has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. The founder of
Onchain and technical data hint that $1,800 may have been the macro price bottom for Ether. Is there sufficient bullish momentum for a rally to
Transactions on the Open Network layer-1 blockchain protocol previously took about 10 seconds to settle before the Catchain 2.0 consensus upgrade.
Iran Pres. Pezeshkian is on the wires saying: Cease-fire reflects imposing the will of the Iranian nation on the enemy Iran “is not at war
High yield 4.876% Level at the time of the auction 4.871% Tail 0.5 basis point versus auction average of -0.3 basis points Bid to cover
Trump in a phone interview with NBC says: He is optimistic that an Iran peace deal is within reach. Iranian leaders speak differently when in
There are some real questions about the health of new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, with some suggesting he’s in a coma but a statement was
A new Bitcoin–gold index highlights shifting views on crypto’s role as a store of value as correlations with equities increase and gold outperforms.
Bitcoin Magazine SEC Chair Paul Atkins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, David Sacks Push Congress to Pass Crypto Market Structure Bill ‘Now’ Three prominent voices in
Comments from an unnamed senior Lebanon official: Lebanon is advocating for a temporary ceasefire to allow for talks with Israel Any talks would be on
The crypto exchange is mounting a challenge to platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, offering ”gasless” trades as it seeks a share of the $20 billion
Today’s USD 22bln 30-year bond auction will be watched closely after the prior sale stopped at a high yield of 4.871%, which was above the
Operation Atlantic, a joint US, UK and Canadian operation, froze more than $12 million tied to crypto approval phishing and identified over 20,000 victims.
I take this as good news that the two issues are being linked by the US. We may be seeing some kind of final flurry
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Depot Reports $3.7 Million Stolen in Wallet Security Breach Bitcoin Depot disclosed that hackers stole about $3.7 million in bitcoin from company-controlled
There is a nice pop in risk assets after Netanyahu posted a statement that Israel will open direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible.
Bitcoin avoids major volatility after the first of the week’s two key US inflation reports, while a trader sees a “new upwards leg” coming for
Prior was -0.5% Wholesale sales +2.7% vs +0.4% expected Prior sales +1.1% vs +0.5% initially reported This number is a big boost for Q1 GDP
Bitcoin Magazine Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies 1-in-100,000 Odds to Win $222K Block Reward A solo bitcoin miner on the Bitcoin network has defied steep odds
Bitcoin Magazine Bithumb Seeks Asset Freeze to Recover Bitcoin From $40 Billion Payout Error South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has begun legal action to recover
Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Debuts With $34 Million in Volume Morgan Stanley has entered the spot bitcoin ETF market with the launch of
North Korea’s crypto playbook now spans fake developers, conference contacts and major DeFi exploits reaching deep across the industry.
Bitcoin Magazine Relics of a Revolution, Part I: Standing Outside in the Cold Revolutions leave behind artifacts. Sometimes they end up in museums. Sometimes they
The US Justice Department and commodities regulator asked a federal court to block Arizona’s action against Kalshi, arguing federally regulated event contracts fall under CFTC
Hyperliquid data showed a 145 million Fartcoin position unwound across wallets, with the platform redistributing about $849,000 in gains to opposing traders.
BitMEX said commodity perpetual swaps volume jumped from $38.1 million to $25 billion in Q1 as traders flocked to 24/7 gold, silver and oil exposure.
Crypto exchanges are racing to capture the market share of TradFi trading venues, but tokenized commodities adoption remains limited by pricing and liquidity concerns.
Headlines: Iran president reaffirms that ceasefire agreement has been violated Trump warns of renewed strikes if Iran deal fails, vows Hormuz must stay open (bluster?)
Bitcoin Depot said a hacker stole 50.9 BTC, worth about $3.7 million, after gaining access to internal systems linked to corporate wallets.
Second reading was +0.7% The final Q3 reading was +4.4% Consumer spending final +1.9% vs +3.5% prior Q4 corporate profits after tax +5.7% vs +4.7%
The weekly initial and continuing claims shows: Initial jobless claims 219K vs 210K estimate. Prior week 202K revised to 203K 4 week moving average of
Prior was 2.8% Core PCE (excluding food & energy): Core y/y +3.0% vs +3.0% expected Prior was +2.8% Core m/m +0.4% vs +0.4% exp Unrounded
Our delegation will head to peace talks in Pakistan US must stop Israeli attacks on Lebanon Any peace in the region must include Lebanon, the
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the CLARITY Act is vital to setting clear rules for crypto, tokenized assets and decentralized exchanges, and that US
The decision closes a legal battle spanning more than a year, after Dunamu moved to overturn the sanction and halt its enforcement.
Bhutan has moved another 319 BTC, taking the total to over 9,000 BTC since late 2024, and trimming its sovereign stash by around 70%.
This is what the estimates are looking for ahead of the March report tomorrow: CPI +0.9% m/m (prior +0.3%) CPI +3.3% y/y (prior +2.4%) Core
Bitcoin needs to regain momentum with higher trading volumes for BTC to reclaim $80,000 as support and sustain the recovery.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon violate ceasefire agreement Attacks on Lebanon would deem ceasefire negotiations meaningless Iran will not abandon the Lebanese people This reaffirms what
Dubai’s regulator issued new guidance placing token launches into three buckets, tightening disclosure and governance standards for stablecoins, RWAs and other digital assets.
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF drew $30.6 million in first-day inflows, ranking second behind BlackRock’s IBIT as US spot Bitcoin ETFs clocked net outflows on Wednesday.
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb files for a court-approved asset freeze to reclaim 7 BTC remaining from a February payout error.
After the more optimistic showing yesterday, markets are not quite following up on that so far today. Traders and investors are looking guarded as the
Prior -0.5%; revised to 0.0% The drop in German industrial output was less than estimated in February, that despite a positive revision to the January
While nearly 16% of Polymarket users are in profit, only a tiny fraction have made gains large and consistent enough to entertain walking away from
“In our view, the equitable balance here cuts in favor of the government,” said a panel of judges from the District of Columbia Court of
Canary Capital is preparing to launch an ETF tracking Pepe’s price, despite the token trading 85% below its December 2024 all-time high.
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have anything on the agenda, so we see some rangebound price action heading into the US session.
Yuga Labs first filed a lawsuit in June 2022, accusing Ripps and Cahen of copying its Bored Ape Yacht Club cartoon ape images and selling
Some officials cautiously eyed a year-end rate cut, but others warned that upward adjustments might be needed if inflation remains above target levels.
Adjusted stablecoin volume could reach $719 trillion by 2035, but the projection could be far higher if two macro catalysts come to pass, said Chainalysis.
The main consumer confidence index takes a dive from 39.7 in February to 33.3 in March. And that is the weakest reading since the middle
There’s not much other detail from the report, besides noting that the Japanese government is said to be mulling over releasing an additional amount of
Visa is rolling out a platform that helps merchants make their product inventories discoverable and purchasable by AI agents.
The North Korean IT workers coordinated crypto payments through a server using a shared, easy-to-guess password “123456.”
Goldman cuts Q2 oil to $90/$87, keeps $82/$80 Brent and $77/$75 WTI outlook Australia to underwrite fuel imports via Ampol, Viva amid supply risks Perth
Trump lashes NATO as alliance fractures widen over Iran conflict response Summary: Trump criticises NATO after meeting with Rutte Accuses allies of failing to support
Bitcoin and global markets rallied after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, but data show BTC bears have not closed most of their positions
David Woodcock steps into the role as US senators await answers to questions on the agency’s dropping lawsuits against Justin Sun and several crypto companies.
Kevin Hassett is Director of the National Economic Council in Trump’s White House. Says the oil price spike will raise the CPI Tries to soften
Cutthroat optimization is the hidden risk in Mythos and future AI models Iran parliamentary speaker says three clauses of the ceasefire agreement already broken Will
Bitcoin Magazine Adam Back Says Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Decades Away, Urges Gradual Migration to Post-Quantum Security Blockstream CEO Adam Back pushed back on
Bitcoin’s relief rally is facing selling pressure near $72,000, but technical charts suggest a bullish bias. Will altcoins follow in BTC’s footsteps?
The proposed rule would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs, and be able to “block, freeze, and reject” certain transactions.
Bitcoin faces a future quantum threat, but Bernstein analysts say risks are concentrated in older wallets and exposed keys, and unlikely to cause existential disruption.
Its all about the ceasefire, the ebb and flow of headlines, the cracks and chasms, news around this will be the driver during the session
Bitcoin buy-side activity in the spot and futures markets supports the current rally toward $72,000, while short-term holders eased up on selling, increasing the chances
Bitcoin gained momentum as data showed buyers are starting to dominate volumes on Binance, with a $90,000 BTC price target on their radar.
Bitcoin Magazine Nunchuk Releases Open-Source Tools for Bitcoin Agents With Bounded Authority Nunchuk has released two open-source repositories aimed at reshaping how AI agents interact
Some headlines from the White House press briefing: Iran can no longer distribute weapons to its proxies Iran asked for an agreed to a ceasefire
It looks like Israel isn’t going to abide by any ceasefire in Lebanon and that seems to be ok with the United States. What’s not
Statement from MB Ghalibaf: Statement on the violation of three key clauses of the 10-Point Proposal (Agreed Framework) before the start of the negotiations The
Empty tankers will reportedly be permitted to pass through the waterway under the US-Iran deal, but certain ships will need to pay a tariff of
The US Treasury will auction $39 billion of 10-year notes at 1 PM ET, with the long-end coming into the sale after a sharp rally
Bitcoin Magazine Bernstein Pushes Back on Bitcoin Quantum Threat Fears, Says It’s Not a Crisis: Report Wall Street research firm Bernstein is pushing back on
US treasury auctioned off $39 billion of 10 year notes at a high yield of 4.282% High-yield 4.282% WI level at the time of the
Bitcoin bulls failed to stay above $72,000 for long as BTC price action already began to discount the impact of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
It’s not at all clear what the basis for the ceasefire is and what are the points that will lead to a lasting agreement. That
Hezbollah is a saying that Israel’s attacks on Lebanon affirms its right for a response, and only strengthens the groups determination to resist and confront
Crypto trades settle instantly, but at the cost of capital efficiency. This forces firms to overcollateralize and limits how far markets can scale, says Cosmos
CZ’s new memoir reignited his long-running feud with OKX founder Star Xu, who called the Binance founder a liar in posts on X.
Standard Chartered is reportedly exploring a shake-up of Zodia Custody that would bring parts of the crypto custodian inside its own investment bank.
ZEC’s latest rebound resembled bounces witnessed during the 2021 bear market, raising the odds of a 40% correction in the coming weeks.
MEXC appointed Vugar Usi as CEO and outlined plans to expand zero-fee trading and pursue MiCA licensing amid growing industry competition.
Bitcoin Magazine NYT Names Adam Back as Bitcoin’s Creator, but Back Says No The New York Times published an investigation Tuesday arguing that Adam Back,
There is a big uncertainty about whether Lebanon is involved in the ceasefire and if Iran will accept it if not. There is a report
Bitcoin miner Cango said it sold 2,000 BTC to pay off debt and cut its BTC production cost by 19% as part of its strategic
Bitcoin Magazine Iran to Accept Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Transit as Ceasefire Takes Hold Iran plans to require shipping companies to pay transit tolls
Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Becomes Official First US Bank To Launch A Spot Bitcoin ETF Banking giant Morgan Stanley launched its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund
Bitcoin Magazine White House Says Banning Stablecoin Yield Would Hurt Consumers More Than It Helps Banks The federal government’s own economists at the White House
Lebanon is quickly becoming the biggest problem in ceasefire talks. Israeli top officials today said the ceasefire doesn’t apply to Lebanon and backed that up
White House economists say banning stablecoin yield would add little to bank lending while imposing significant costs on users.
The Financial Services Commission said inconsistent exemption rules created loopholes that allowed funds to move quickly with minimal account history.
The mood in markets is very positive, with emerging markets posting their best day since 2022. A ceasefire is a particularly large relief for small
It’s real. And it’s a big deal. I wrote about evidence of leaks of Anthropic’s Mythos last week and the reality looks even brighter as
A New York Times investigation points to Adam Back as Satoshi Nakamoto, but the Blockstream CEO denies it, and critics say proof is still missing.
Thailand’s SEC proposes tightening funding rules for cryptocurrency companies to include anyone backing major shareholders, directly or indirectly.
The draft proposal from South Korea’s ruling party reportedly bars stablecoin interest and calls for technical standards to ensure interoperability across blockchain networks.
Headlines: Risk-on wave tides over markets as US, Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire US president Trump says will work closely with Iran amid “very
Bitcoin moved back toward $72,000 after US President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire agreement with Iran, sending oil prices crashing below $100.
From the man himself: “The United States will work closely with Iran, which we have determined has gone through what will be a very productive
Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum? It is likely to affect gas fees, validator load and network efficiency, prompting Ethereum to pursue a broader redesign strategy.
UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum and others launched a 2026 sandbox to test Swiss franc stablecoin use cases and blockchain payment rails in Switzerland.
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest increased its Robinhood stake after the platform was selected to operate government-backed “Trump Accounts” for youth savings and investment.
There are good developments about Iran They have agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz US and allies have agreed to stop attacking Iran That’s
Prior 44.5 The downturn in the UK construction sector continues in March, even if at a less marked pace than in February. Of note, residential