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Islamabad Summit: US and Iran Negotiate Hormuz Reopening
Negotiations between the United States and Iran are expected to take place in Islamabad, with talks potentially lasting two to three days, according to statements from Iranian officials. Reports indicate...
Quantum-Safe Bitcoin: StarkWare’s New ‘No Soft Fork’ Defense
StarkWare’s new research proposal is stirring up the conversation about Bitcoin’s future security, suggesting that the network could fend off quantum computing threats without a disruptive, hard fork‑style upgrade. The...
Less Than 10% Survive a Year, Crypto Listings Face Tough Odds
Getting listed on a major crypto exchange used to feel like a big moment. But new data shows that for most tokens, it’s only the beginning of a tough journey....
What an Oil Crisis Reveals About Bitcoin and XRP’s Future
A global oil route is now at the center of a crypto debate. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil, has become more than just...
CZ Says NFTs and DAOs Are Coming Back and the Next Version Will Look Different
Changpeng Zhao is not ready to write off NFTs or DAOs. In a recent interview, the Binance founder said both narratives will return, just not in the form most people...
Senator Lummis Urges Immediate Passage of CLARITY Act as Crypto Support Builds
Senator Cynthia Lummis has spent years pushing for clear crypto regulation in the United States. This week, she made her most direct public call yet, and for the first time,...
Bhutan, Miners Sell Bitcoin While Institutions Buy, BTC Eyes $79K
Large players moved thousands of Bitcoin this week as Bhutan and miners distributed holdings while institutions accumulated aggressively. Bitcoin also jumped about 4% after the U.S.–Iran ceasefire, reclaiming the $69.4K...
Trump Warns Failed US-Iran Deal Would Be “Very Painful”
US-Iran deal hopes rose on Thursday. President Donald Trump said a peace agreement with Tehran was within reach. Washington is also prepared to send a high-level delegation to Pakistan for...
TON Eyes Utility Boost as Durov Unveils 10x Speed Upgrade
TON moved back into focus after Pavel Durov said the blockchain has completed a major speed upgrade. In a post on X, Durov said TON is now “10× faster,” with...
CLARITY Act Gains Backing From Crypto’s Biggest Voices
The CLARITY Act is picking up fresh support from some of the most influential voices in crypto and Washington. The latest push comes after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly called...
Treasury Opens Cyber Threat Sharing Program for U.S. Crypto Firms
The U.S. Treasury Department is opening a new cybersecurity information-sharing program for the digital asset industry, giving eligible crypto firms access to the same threat intelligence it already shares with...
Bitcoin’s $80K Call Surges, Signaling Bullish Turn
Bitcoin traders are showing renewed confidence as bets on an $80,000 price rise take the lead. On Deribit, the $80,000 call — a wager that Bitcoin will climb past that...
Dubai Releases Updated Guidelines for RWA and Stablecoin Issuance
On April 9, 2026, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) released updated issuance guidelines that classify token issuance into three categories: Category 1 tokens, such as fiat-pegged and asset-pegged...
Lightning Labs CTO Releases zk-STARK Prototype; Quantum Rescue Tool
On April 8, Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun posted a working zk-STARK prototype to the Bitcoin developer mailing list. The tool allows users to prove ownership of BIP-86 Taproot wallets...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Demands CLARITY Act Passage
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pushing Congress hard to pass major crypto legislation, warning that if the US doesn’t act fast, it could lose its edge in digital assets. On...
Binance Launches Gasless Prediction Markets via New Keyless Wallet
Binance is now offering a prediction market inside its app, powered by a partnership with decentralized protocol Predict.fun, built on the BNB Smart Chain. The integration lets users bet on...
Donald Trump to attend memecoin conference, says Politico
President Donald Trump is expected to be the main speaker at a memecoin conference later this month, sparking new concerns about ethics and market influence. The event, planned for April...
XRP Still Bearish Despite Short-term Bounce, Analyst Warns
XRP is under pressure, and traders should stay alert. Analyst CasiTrades warned on X that “The Bounce Is Over on XRP. Now Watching for W3 Down.” The caution comes after...
US-Iran Ceasefire at Risk as Bitcoin Rallies on War Relief
US-Iran ceasefire efforts came under new strain on Thursday after Tehran rejected U.S. and Israeli demands to end uranium enrichment. The dispute kept the truce under pressure and exposed the...
Bitcoin Depot Hack May Be Bigger Than Reported, Says ZachXBT
Crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot has reported a security breach that led to the theft of more than 50 Bitcoin, worth around $3.6 million, according to a filing with the...
OKX CEO Criticizes CZ Over Claims in Freedom of Money
A fresh controversy is building in the crypto world after the founder and CEO of OKX publicly criticized Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, accusing him of spreading misleading claims in his...
Arthur Hayes Demands Transaction Proof Before Believing Iran Is Charging Bitcoin Tolls
Iran’s demand for Bitcoin payments from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is spreading across crypto and geopolitical circles. But Arthur Hayes is not convinced yet. According to a...
Monad (MON) Surges Into Top 100 as Neverland Drives DeFi Growth
On April 8, 2026, MONAD led a price surge of over 25% in 24 hours. The action came after active trading and increased liquidity. The token briefly tested a key...
Why DePIN and ReFi Are the Most Underrated Crypto Sectors in 2026
While AI tokens and memecoins dominate headlines in 2026, two sectors are quietly gaining ground, DePIN and ReFi. Both are still early, but are building real-world use cases. Despite growing...
Moo Deng Meme Coin Rises After Thai Court Fines Zoo Intruder
A Thai court has fined a man 10,000 baht, or about $300, after he entered the enclosure of Moo Deng, the viral pygmy hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. The...
