Bitcoin reclaimed the $72,000 level following a volatile session, influenced by the confusion regarding the ceasefire terms. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin rallied to $72,571 after U.S. officials clarified ceasefire terms, lifting the market cap to $1.45 trillion. Volatility triggered $115 million in liquidations on Coinglass, with shorts accounting for $95 million. Deribit data shows bullish sentiment […]

Market is not yet providing enough structure for bulls to rely on and battle the rising selling pressure.

Four Asia-Pacific jurisdictions are rolling out new digital asset licensing and compliance regimes within a 90-day window in the second quarter of 2026, according to a FM Intelligence analysis published yesterday (Wednesday). Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!) The simultaneous deadlines in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and […]

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For more than half a decade, Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, maintained a publicly adversarial position toward crypto-assets. His vocabulary included terms such as “fraud,” “pet rock,” and “decentralized pyramid scheme.” That discursive phase has now concluded. In his April 2026 letter to shareholders, Dimon formally listed blockchain technology, stablecoins, and asset […]

Bitcoin price started a strong increase above the $70,500 zone. BTC is consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $71,650 zone. Bitcoin gained pace for a move above the $70,500 and $71,500 levels. The price is trading above $70,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a new bullish flag […]

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb files for a court-approved asset freeze to reclaim 7 BTC remaining from a February payout error.

An analyst known for making timely crypto calls is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) is suddenly flashing a bearish signal. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 337,700 followers on X that Bitcoin may be forming a classic bear flag pattern. Bearish flag patterns are used in technical analysis to forecast abrupt moves to the downside. They are […]

April 8, 2026 – Belize City, Belize BC.GAME has launched BC Engine, a new rewards feature that turns instant BC earned through gameplay into auto-staked balances generating hourly BCD. With no extra wagering requirement and wallet withdrawals available at any time, the launch introduces a more continuous rewards model built around gameplay rather than one-time […]

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 have thrown cold water on one of the central justifications for restricting stablecoin returns — and their findings run counter to a provision already written into law. The GENIUS Act, […]

Morgan Stanley listed its own spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on NYSE Arca this week, becoming the first major U.S. commercial bank to issue such a product directly. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley launched MSBT on April 8, 2026, becoming the first U.S. bank to issue its own spot bitcoin ETF. MSBT’s 0.14% fee undercuts Blackrock’s […]

Bitcoin broke above US$72,000, with chart structure pointing to a measured-move target of US$90,000. Binance recorded US$2.7 billion in taker buy orders within two hours of the US-Iran ceasefire announcement on April 8, lifting net taker volume to US$1.02 billion, its highest reading since March 17. Analysts say the bullish structure depends on US$70,000 holding […]

The tech giant, Meta, has officially introduced its latest artificial intelligence model called Muse Spark. Supposedly, this is the most sophisticated one the company has launched to date. It’s positioned as a cornerstone of its newly branded “Superintelligence Labs.” The release signals a clear escalation in the ongoing AI arms race, and Muse Spark competes […]

A massive new investigation by The New York Times claiming to have finally unmasked Bitcoin’s creator has sparked a fascinating debate within the cryptocurrency community..

Safello Subsidiary Enters Agreement With Cryptocurrency Exchange. Apr 8, 2026, 23:33 GMT-7 RefinitivLess than 1 min read.

April 8, 2026 – London, United Kingdom Wirex BaaS provides Utorg’s consumer wallet ecosystem with non-custodial card infrastructure, IBAN banking rails and global payment acceptance – going live in weeks, not months. Wirex, a full-stack crypto card issuer and BaaS (banking-as-a-service) provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Utorg, a global fintech company building consumer […]

A former bank employee is now barred from working in the industry after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from customer accounts. In an Order of Prohibition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) says Tabitha McCallister worked as a client service representative at the Old National Bank, Evansville, Indiana, branch between March 27th, […]

Bitcoin (BTC) could be preparing for another major bull rally as a Golden Cross has recently appeared on the cryptocurrency’s Inter-exchange Flow Pulse (IFP). A crypto analyst who explained the significance of this occurrence notes that the timeline of this Golden Cross aligns almost perfectly with past bull rallies. Based on this historical trend, the […]

Dubai’s regulator issued new guidance placing token launches into three buckets, tightening disclosure and governance standards for stablecoins, RWAs and other digital assets.

The decentralized lending protocol Aave attracted the attention of the financial sector following favorable reports from Grayscale and the Bank of Canada. Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, suggested that the platform could become a “household name” in global finance, while a technical study by the Canadian central bank described the protocol as “operationally […]

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has successfully detected a large-scale coordinated attack on the deposit systems of several blockchains. The order would ensure that accordingly user funds remain safe while over 1 billion Dot were used fraudulently to credit the service. This is worth over $1.3B at this time as per exchange announcement. This incident is a […]

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, a British cryptographer and longtime figure in the Bitcoin community, is the most credible candidate yet for Satoshi Nakamoto — the pseudonymous inventor of Bitcoin.  Back denied the claim before […]

Zaif exchange is a Japan-based cryptocurrency trading platform that allows you to buy, sell, and manage digital assets using Japanese yen in a regulated environment. The top features of Zaif are spot trading, Coin Reserve (DCA investing), automated trading tools, margin trading, OTC desk (Prime Desk), and Zaif Card payments. In this Zaif review, we […]

Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are pricing in a fragile truce, with over $16.5 million wagered on when or whether Washington will officially close the books on its military campaign against Tehran. Key Takeaways: Polymarket’s U.S.-Iran military operations market hit $16.4M in volume, with April 30 carrying 42% odds. Kalshi gives only a 16% chance […]

Traders at JPMorgan Chase are laying out three scenarios for the US stock market that are tied to developments in the Middle East. Starting with a “status quo” scenario, JPMorgan’s trading desk says stocks would witness some stability in the short term if tensions de-escalate on a limited basis and vessels passing through the Strait […]

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has issued a forceful call to action, urging Congress to immediately pass the Clarity Act to secure America’s position as the global center for digital asset innovation.

Vessels will be inspected and forced to sail close to Iran's coastline. Iran intends to introduce cryptocurrency payments for oil tankers transiting …

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.

The past several days have been highly eventful in terms of activity in the war between the US/Israel and Iran, which included a major cease-fire deal, although it doesn’t appear to be supported by Israel. During this time of uncertainty but rising hope for a lasting peace in the region, BTC investors have adopted various […]

Ethereum price extended gains above $2,265 before it started a downside correction. ETH is now correcting gains and might find bids near the $2,120 zone. Ethereum started a decent upward move above the $2,250 zone. The price is trading above $2,150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance […]

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 alarm over quantum computing’s threat to Bitcoin, framing the challenge as a scheduled protocol evolution rather than a crisis in waiting. In a note to clients on Wednesday, analysts led […]

Morgan Stanley CIO and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Mike Wilson believes that a bottom for U.S. equities will be confirmed when one key event occurs. In a new episode of the Thoughts on the Market podcast from Morgan Stanley, Wilson says that when investors further reduce their exposure to several popular investment positions it would […]