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[Argentines Hoard $170 Billion in Cash as Milei’s Tax-Free Deposit Scheme Flops](https://news.bitcoin.com/argentines-hoard-170-billion-in-cash-as-mileis-tax-free-deposit-scheme-flops/)

[GameStop's $55.5 billion eBay takeover bid puts its $368 million bitcoin stash in the crosshairs](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/04/gamestop-s-usd55-5-billion-ebay-takeover-bid-puts-its-usd368-million-bitcoin-stash-in-the-crosshairs) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Bitmine Pushes $13.1 Billion Treasury as 5,180,131 ETH Position Reshapes Crypto Balance](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitmine-pushes-13-1-billion-treasury-as-5180131-eth-position-reshapes-crypto-balance/)

🇺🇸**NEW: U.S. BROKER REGULATOR APPROVES SECURITIZE FOR TOKENIZED IPOs ** FINRA has approved Securitize, a leading tokenization platform, to underwrite tokenized IPOs and custody tokenized securities expanding regulated onchain capital market infrastructure. The approval allows Securitize to facilitate atomic settlement between tokenized stocks and stablecoins inside a regulated broker-dealer framework,

[Aave fights court-ordered $73 million ETH freeze, argues ‘a thief does not own what he steals’](https://www.theblock.co/post/399923/aave-fights-73-million-eth-freeze-argues-thief-does-not-own-what-steals?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

**📈 Circle Stock Price Rallies 20% Following Stablecoin Yield Compromise in CLARITY Act ** The Circle stock price has rallied as much as 20% today, making it one of the largest gainers in the stock market. This follows the stablecoin yield deal between the banking and crypto industries, which preserves stablecoin rewards in the CLARITY Act. https://coingape.com/news/stocks/circle-stock-price-rallies-20-following-stablecoin-yield-compromise-in-clarity-act/

[Hut 8 swaps Coinbase loan for cheaper FalconX deal, slashing borrowing costs as it bets big on AI](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/28/hut-8-swaps-coinbase-credit-line-for-cheaper-falconx-deal-slashing-borrowing-costs-as-it-bets-big-on-ai) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit launches Ethereum blockchain with Optimism Foundation support](https://www.theblock.co/post/399935/south-koreas-largest-crypto-exchange-upbit-launches-ethereum-blockchain-with-optimism-foundation-support?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Blackrock IBIT Drives Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Post $163M Weekly Gains](https://news.bitcoin.com/blackrock-ibit-drives-inflows-as-bitcoin-etfs-post-163m-weekly-gains/)

[Circle, Coinbase lead crypto stocks rally amid Clarity Act progress, bitcoin hitting $80,000](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/04/circle-coinbase-lead-crypto-stock-rally-amid-clarity-act-progress-bitcoin-above-usd80-000) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**JUST IN:** Brent Crude oil rises 7% to $120 following Iranian attack on UAE. @WatcherGuru

[Shopify and National Bank of Canada are among backers of a new digital currency built to settle trades 24/7](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/04/shopify-and-national-bank-of-canada-are-among-backers-of-a-new-digital-currency-built-to-settle-trades-24-7) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[SEC pumps the brakes on prediction market ETFs set to debut this week: Reuters](https://www.theblock.co/post/399881/sec-pumps-brakes-prediction-market-etfs-set-debut-this-week-reuters?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Binance Launches Withdrawal Lock Feature to Block Forced Fund Transfers](https://news.bitcoin.com/binance-launches-withdrawal-lock-feature-to-block-forced-fund-transfers/)

🚨 **BINANCE DOMINATES TRADFI-PERP MARKET WITH 41% SHARE** Binance now commands 41% of the market among exchanges offering TradFi perpetuals. Centralized exchanges continue to control the majority of trading activity, with the current CEX-to-DEX volume ratio standing near 7:3.

[Wall Street giant DTCC plans tokenized securities platform with July pilot, October launch](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/04/wall-street-giant-dtcc-plans-tokenized-securities-platform-with-july-pilot-october-launch) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Western Union launches USDPT stablecoin issued by Anchorage on Solana](https://www.theblock.co/post/399890/western-union-launches-usdpt-stablecoin-anchorage-solana?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Kraken’s parent company alleges custodian Etana misappropriated $25 million](https://www.theblock.co/post/399880/krakens-parent-company-alleges-custodian-etana-misappropriated-25-million?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[FINRA green lights Securitize for tokenized IPO underwriting and custody](https://www.theblock.co/post/399895/finra-green-lights-securitize-for-tokenized-ipo-underwriting-and-custody?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Remittance Giant Western Union Ditches Legacy Rails for Its Own Stablecoin](https://news.bitcoin.com/remittance-giant-western-union-ditches-legacy-rails-for-its-own-stablecoin/)

**🚨 BMNR Stock Gains as Tom Lee’s Bitmine Adds 101,745 ETH To Ethereum Treasury ** The BMNR stock is up today as Tom Lee’s Bitmiene has further expanded its Ethereum treasury, as the company continues to ramp up its weekly ETH accumulation. https://coingape.com/news/stocks/bmnr-stock-gains-as-tom-lees-bitmine-adds-101745-eth-to-ethereum-treasury/

[BitMine adds 101,745 ETH for $238 million in third straight weekly buy above 100,000 tokens](https://www.theblock.co/post/399883/bitmine-adds-101745-eth-in-third-straight-weekly-buy-above-100000-tokens?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

**📈 Just-In: MSTR Stock Rises As Strategy Raises $82M Via ATM Stock Offering ** The Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) stock moved higher on Monday after the company disclosed $82 million fresh capital raised through its at-the-market (ATM) equity program. However, despite the raise it has temporarily paused Bitcoin accumulation. https://coingape.com/news/stocks/mstr-stock-rises-as-strategy-raises-82m-via-atm-stock-offering/

**JUST IN:** DTCC to begin limited tokenized securities trading in July. @WatcherGuru

[Stablecoin startup Rain joins Mastercard as a Principal Member](https://www.theblock.co/post/399878/stablecoin-startup-rain-joins-mastercard-as-a-principal-member?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 64% chance President Trump signs crypto market structure legislation into law this year. @WatcherGuru

[Tether Mints 5 Billion USDT in Two Weeks as Liquidity Signal Builds Alongside Bitcoin Rally](https://news.bitcoin.com/tether-mints-5-billion-usdt-two-weeks-bitcoin-rally/)

[Binance is launching a withdrawal lock to help deter crypto wrench attacks](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/04/binance-is-launching-a-withdrawal-lock-to-help-deter-crypto-wrench-attacks) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🚨 JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Senator Tim Scott says Congress is nearing consensus on a crypto market structure bill, adding: “We are making real progress.”

**🚨 Breaking: Bitcoin Treasury Firm Strive Buys $34M BTC As Strategy Pauses Buying Spree ** Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Asset Management (NASDAQ:ASST) announced another large Bitcoin buy at the beginning of the week. The company has doubled down on its consistent accumulation plan despite Michael Saylor-backed Strategy announcing no Bitcoin buys this week. https://coingape.com/bitcoin-treasury-firm-strive-buys-34m-btc-as-strategy-pauses-buying-spree/

▶️ **JUST IN: WORLD LIBERTY FINANCIAL SUES JUSTIN SUN FOR DEFAMATION** World Liberty Financial has filed a defamation lawsuit against Justin Sun, accusing him of orchestrating a coordinated smear campaign after the platform froze WLFI tokens tied to alleged prohibited transactions involving Binance. The countersuit comes after Sun previously sued World Liberty, claiming the Trump-linked crypto project unlawfully froze his WLFI holdings and stripped his governance voting rights.

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 Senator Tim Scott says Congress is making "real progress" on crypto market structure legislation. @WatcherGuru

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US Treasury Secretary Bessent says the US is opening the Strait of Hormuz. @WatcherGuru

**🚨 Breaking: SEC Delays Prediction Markets ETF Tied To Polymarket, Kalshi ** The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed the launch of prediction market ETFs tied to Kalshi, Polymarket, and others. It is seeking further clarity before the products can proceed. https://coingape.com/sec-delays-prediction-markets-etf-tied-to-polymarket-kalshi/

🚨 **Breaking: CENTCOM Denies Iranian Strikes on US Warships, Bitcoin Pares Gains** U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday rejected Iranian claims of strikes on US Navy warships in the Strait of Hormuz, but tensions remain high amid Trump’s “Project Freedom.” https://coingape.com/centcom-denies-iran-strikes-on-us-warships-bitcoin-pares-gains/

[Kraken's parent company Payward alleges $25 million crypto custody fraud in lawsuit against Etana and firm's CEO](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/04/kraken-s-parent-company-payward-alleges-usd25-million-crypto-custody-fraud-in-lawsuit-against-etana-and-firm-s-ceo) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[SOL Strategies to acquire cross-chain swap aggregator Houdini for $18 million](https://www.theblock.co/post/399844/sol-strategies-buy-houdini?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🔍 **XRP Price Prediction As CLARITY Act Odds Rise and Stablecoin Yield Battle Nears End** XRP Price hovered above $1.40 on Monday after fresh momentum returned to the broader crypto market. The token increased 1.70% in 24 hours and the trading volume rose to $1.8 billion. https://coingape.com/markets/xrp-price-prediction-as-clarity-act-odds-rise-and-stablecoin-yield-battle-nears-end/

**JUST IN:** Western Union Solana-based stablecoin $USDPT goes lives. @WatcherGuru

[Kraken parent Payward closes $550 million Bitnomial deal, securing full CFTC derivatives stack](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/04/kraken-parent-payward-closes-usd550-million-bitnomial-deal-securing-full-cftc-derivatives-stack) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

⚡️ Kraken Enters US Crypto Derivatives Market with Bitnomial Acquisition 🚀 #Kraken parent Payward has completed its acquisition of a CFTC-licensed platform, unlocking regulated #crypto derivatives trading in the United States. The move enables trading of #Bitcoin, #Ethereum, #XRP, #Solana, #Cardano, and other altcoins through futures, options, and spot margin services. This expansion strengthens Kraken’s position in the #CryptoMarket, signaling growing institutional adoption and regulatory cl...

[Iran missile report sends bitcoin back to $79,000, with ETH, SOL, DOGE sharply lower](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/04/iran-missile-report-sends-bitcoin-back-to-usd79-000-with-eth-sol-doge-sharply-lower) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[ZachXBT Flags Polyarb as Fake Prediction Market With an Active Wallet Drainer](https://news.bitcoin.com/zachxbt-polyarb-fake-prediction-market-wallet-drainer/)

[Crypto bears got it wrong again, losing $300 million in liquidations](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/04/crypto-bears-got-it-wrong-again-losing-usd300-million-in-liquidations) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Gamestop Bids $56B for Ebay, Leveraging $519M Bitcoin Treasury](https://news.bitcoin.com/gamestop-56-billion-ebay-bid-bitcoin-treasury/)

🚨ALERT: Bitcoin just dropped below $79,000.

🔥 UPDATE: BlackRock’s European #Bitcoin ETP surpasses $1.1B in AUM, holding ~14,200 $BTC [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

🚨 **KELP’S STOLEN ETH IS NOW PART OF A NORTH KOREA DEBT FIGHT** U.S. law firm Gerstein Harrow has filed a restraining notice to stop Arbitrum DAO from returning 30,766 $ETH ($73M) frozen from the Kelp exploit. The Kelp DAO hack was tied to North Korean hackers, so the firm argues the ETH should count as DPRK-linked property. The firm argues the ETH should be used to help pay its clients, who are owed over $877M by North Korea from older court judgments. This isn’t the first time the firm has...

Bitcoin is back above $77,000 ETH is back above $2,300 $25M in shorts liquidated in 60 minutes. @headlines

🚨 **KRAKEN CAN NOW OFFER U.S. CRYPTO DERIVATIVES** Kraken parent Payward has completed its acquisition of Bitnomial, a crypto-native derivatives platform licensed by the CFTC. Payward now has the full U.S. derivatives stack needed to offer CFTC-regulated spot margin, perpetuals and options to eligible U.S. clients.

⚡️ **JUST IN**: UAE says exiting OPEC and OPEC+ is not an attack on anyone. ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber says the decision is not directed against anyone, but serves the UAE’s national interests.

[Blackrock’s European Bitcoin ETP Surpasses $1.1 Billion in Assets With 14,200 BTC](https://news.bitcoin.com/blackrock-european-bitcoin-etp-1-billion-aum-ib1t/)

🔥 NOW: $TRX leads the charts with the biggest stablecoin inflows in the past 24 hours, adding a massive $1.5B, according to Artemis data. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

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[Kraken parent Payward completes Bitnomial acquisition, unlocking US crypto derivatives offering](https://www.theblock.co/post/399851/kraken-parent-payward-completes-bitnomial-acquisition?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[$150 Million in Crypto Shorts Liquidated in 60 Minutes as Bitcoin Clears $80,000](https://news.bitcoin.com/150-million-crypto-shorts-liquidated-bitcoin-80000/)

[Bitcoin Hits $80,000: Massive Short Squeeze and Institutional Buying Drive $96K Target](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-breaks-80000-institutional-demand-short-squeeze/)

🇺🇸 JUST IN: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has received more than 1,500 responses to its prediction market rulemaking proposal. Platforms like #Polymarket and #Kalshi supported the regulator, while other stakeholders pushed for tighter regulations and stricter oversight. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

⚡️ Coinbase Sends Letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Prediction Market Rules Amid Wisconsin Lawsuit The exchange argues that prediction markets regulation should remain under existing CFTC framework, highlighting key issues in U.S. crypto regulation, derivatives law, and digital asset policy. Amid the Wisconsin lawsuit, the debate over state vs federal regulation, #crypto compliance, and blockchain governance is intensifying, impacting platforms like #Polymarket and the broader ...

🚨 NOW: Polymarket odds show a 63% probability of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026. Big moves ahead for crypto regulation, blockchain policy, and digital assets in the U.S. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

[Strategy pauses bitcoin buys before Tuesday earnings](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/04/strategy-pauses-bitcoin-buys-before-tuesday-earnings) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🚨 Breaking: CLARITY Act Odds Surge to 69%, What It Means for #XRP #Polymarket data shows rising odds for the CLARITY Act passing in 2026, signaling momentum in crypto regulation, U.S. crypto policy, and digital asset legislation. Experts say the bill could shape the future of the cryptocurrency market, impacting $XRPprice prediction, blockchain regulation, and overall crypto market sentiment. https://coingape.com/clarity-act-odds-hit-69-expert-maps-best-worst-case-scenarios-for-xrp/

[Dogecoin jumps 4% to lead gains among majors as bitcoin zooms higher](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/04/dogecoin-jumps-4-to-lead-gains-among-majors-as-bitcoin-zooms-higher) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[China Defies US Sanctions on Oil Refiners With Sweeping Non-Compliance Order](https://news.bitcoin.com/china-defies-us-sanctions-on-oil-refiners-with-sweeping-non-compliance-order/)

🚨**BLACKROCK’S EUROPEAN BITCOIN ETP TOPS $1.1B AUM** BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETP $IB1T now holds about 4,200 $BTC as assets surpassed $1.1 BILLION. The fund launched in March 2025 and trades across major European exchanges, expanding BlackRock’s crypto footprint in the EU.

[XRP Reaches 5M+ Merchants Through Rakuten Wallet Integration](https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-reaches-5m-merchants-through-rakuten-wallet-integration/)

🚨**JUST IN:** GameStop bids $56BILLION to acquire eBay, per WSJ This is the same company that just added $368 million in Bitcoin to its treasury. CEO Ryan Cohen's vision: a "$100 billion-plus juggernaut" A meme stock with a BTC war chest is now hunting legacy e-commerce giants.

[Dormant Wallets Spend 793 BTC Over 72 Hours as Bitcoin Crosses $79,000](https://news.bitcoin.com/dormant-wallets-spend-793-btc-over-72-hours-as-bitcoin-crosses-79000/)

🚨Sen. Tillis Reveals CLARITY Act Stablecoin Yield Text, Senate Markup Soon? ➡️ [Read More](https://coingape.com/sen-tillis-reveals-clarity-act-stablecoin-yield-text-senate-markup-soon/?utm_medium=Cyrptohub)

[New York AG settles for $5 million with Uphold in first enforcement action against a crypto yield product promoter](https://www.theblock.co/post/399825/new-york-ag-settles-for-5-million-with-uphold-in-first-enforcement-action-against-a-crypto-yield-product-promoter?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🇨🇦CANADIAN PENSION FUND BUYS $172M OF STRATEGY Alberta’s AIMCo purchased 1.38M shares of Strategy, worth about $172M, adding exposure to the Bitcoin treasury firm. AIMCo manages over $140B and is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors.

⚡️US-IRAN WAR NOT EXPECTED TO HIT APRIL JOBS DATA Economists expect the April report to show 62,000 jobs added, with stable unemployment, rising wages, and higher labor force participation. Despite energy shocks from the war, the labor market has yet to show signs of impact, with private-sector hiring seen as stronger.

🗓**Next Week in Crypto: Key Events to Watch (May 4th–May 9th, 2026) ** This week brings a labor-heavy macro calendar following last week’s central bank marathon. Markets shift focus towards the strength of the US economy and the trajectory of Fed expectations. Here’s what to keep on your radar: ——- 🔒**Token Unlocks** 🕊️HYPE Token Unlock Hyperliquid will unlock tokens worth approximately **$17.29 million**, representing **0.2%** of its circulating supply. 🕊️ENA Token Unlock Ethena will u...

🚨 **NYSE FILES RULE CHANGE TO ENABLE TOKENIZED SECURITIES TRADING** The NYSE filed a proposal with the SEC to allow tokenized versions of eligible equities and ETFs to trade under DTC’s three-year tokenization pilot. They would have the same ticker, same rights, and still settle in 1 day (T+1).

🚨 **RIPPLE-BACKED EVERNORTH MOVES CLOSER TO NASDAQ LISTING** Evernorth filed a second amendment to its Form S-4 ahead of its planned public listing under ticker XRPN via a merger with Armada Acquisition Corp II. The company disclosed it holds 473M+ XRP, worth about $656M, positioning its XRP treasury as the core of a future institutional liquidity strategy.

[Bitcoin Difficulty Falls 2.3% as Hashrate Slips Below 1 ZH/s and Block Times Slow](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-difficulty-falls-2-3-as-hashrate-slips-below-1-zh-s-and-block-times-slow/)

🚨 **IRAN MAY SOON BE FORCED TO SHUT DOWN ITS OIL WELLS** The US blockade has effectively trapped Iran's oil inside the country. Kharg Island, Iran's main export hub, is reportedly 74% full and climbing fast. Kpler shows Iran has only 12 to 22 days of unused crude storage capacity left before tanks overflow. Iran then will soon be forced to shut in its oldest, most fragile wells. The problem is that Iran's giant carbonate reservoirs (Asmari, Bangestan) are notoriously difficult to restart. ...

[Stablecoins Reach $321B Market Cap as $1B Inflows Lift Sector to New High](https://news.bitcoin.com/stablecoins-reach-321b-market-cap-as-1b-inflows-lift-sector-to-new-high/)

⚡️ **JUST IN**: Delta Air Lines is mysteriously canceling hundreds of flights as Spirit Airlines ceases operations. US carrier Delta has canceled nearly 400 flights in two days despite no major weather issues, citing "crew restrictions." At the same time, Spirit Airlines officially shut down at 3 AM ET this morning. Reports suggest the disruption may be linked to Delta’s systems and staffing issues, including newer or less experienced teams.

BREAKING : 🇺🇸 Blackrock ETF has sold $112,220,000 in Bitcoin. @headlines

🚨 **BLACKROCK WANTS NO CAP ON TOKENIZED RESERVES** BlackRock is urging the OCC to drop a proposed 20% cap on tokenized reserve assets under the GENIUS Act rules. The asset manager says reserve risk should be judged by credit quality, liquidity, and duration , not whether the asset sits on a blockchain. It also wants Treasury ETFs and other Treasury-based products to count as eligible assets.

▶️ **NEW**: The IRS may owe REFUNDS to tens of millions of American taxpayers from the COVID-19 era. A court ruled that the entire 3.5-year COVID-19 disaster period (Jan 2020 – May 2023) automatically postponed all federal tax filing and payment deadlines. Every penalty and interest charge assessed during that window may have been improper. Americans will need to manually request relief using Form 843 before the July 10, 2026 deadline.

🎙 **BlackRock CEO Larry Fink**: "I want the SEC to rapidly approve the tokenisation of bonds and stocks."

🔼 **CRYPTO CARD SPENDING UP 500% SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024** Monthly volume now around $600M, with March 2026 at $606M. Visa processed 90% of transactions. TRON led with 35%, BNB Chain 15%. Southeast Asia made up 60% of global stablecoin payment volume. Local card issuance jumped 83x between 2024 and 2025.

🚨 **ARBITRUM COMMITTEE MOVES TO UNFREEZE $71M IN ETH ** An Arbitrum governance committee has proposed unfreezing about $71 million in $ETH to help limit losses tied to Kelp DAO. The move follows an earlier emergency freeze and will now proceed for approval by the governance.

👀 **TRUMP WARNS IRAN WAR COULD RESUME** President Donald Trump says he’s reviewing Iran’s latest peace proposal but warns military strikes could resume “if they misbehave.” Trump adds he still aims to eliminate Iran’s missile capabilities as ceasefire tensions remain high, per FT.

🔼 **CLARITY ACT PASSAGE ODDS RISE ABOVE 60% ON POLYMARKET** For the first time in a month, odds of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 have climbed above 60%, peaking 69% on May 2.

📈 **U.S. FEDERAL DEBT HITS RECORD $39 TRILLION ** U.S. federal debt has surged nearly $7 TRILLION since 2020 and could approach $40 TRILLION later this year.

🔼 **BULLISH: WISDOMTREE CRYPTO ETPS SEE $137M IN Q1 INFLOWS** WisdomTree’s crypto ETPs recorded $137M in net inflows in Q1, a sharp reversal from $89M in outflows during the same period last year.

👀 **BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CASH PILE HITS RECORD $397.4B** Berkshire Hathaway’s cash reserves rose to $397.4B, up from $373.3B at year-end after the firm sold a net $8.1B in stocks during the quarter. The company now holds $339.3B in U.S. Treasury bills, more than the Federal Reserve and many foreign central banks.

🚨 **HUGE: WORLD LIBERTY FINANCIAL SELLS 5.9 BILLION WLFI TOKENS** World Liberty Financial sold an additional 5.9B $WLFI tokens to accredited private investors after raising over $550M across two funding rounds, according to Bloomberg. About 80% of early investor holdings remain locked, with a proposed governance change that could extend lockups to at least two years with gradual unlocks afterward.

🚨 **UPDATE: SUPERTANKER APPEARS TO HAVE CROSSED STRAIT OF HORMUZ** A very large crude carrier hauling Iraqi oil appears to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, according to ship-tracking data, per Bloomberg. The vessel was previously seen heading toward the strait after loading at Iraq’s Basra terminal and later appeared off Oman’s coast near Duqm.

🚨**STABLECOIN USAGE SURGING BUT MARKET CAP MAY NOT FOLLOW** JPMorgan says stablecoin transaction volume is running at a ~$17.2T annualized pace in 2026, with adoption accelerating after the GENIUS Act helped unlock institutional use. But analysts warn higher payment efficiency and rising velocity could limit market cap growth even if usage expands rapidly. The stablecoin market currently stands near $322B, led by $USDT ($189B) and $USDC ($77B).

[Senators Press Lutnick, Tether Over Loan Tied to Cantor Stake Transfer to Trust](https://news.bitcoin.com/senators-press-lutnick-tether-over-loan-tied-to-cantor-stake-transfer-to-trust/)

[OCC Stablecoin Yield Ban Could Hit Distribution Partners, Consensys Says](https://news.bitcoin.com/occ-stablecoin-yield-ban-could-hit-distribution-partners-consensys-says/)

[NY AG Secures $5M From Uphold to Compensate Crypto Investors](https://news.bitcoin.com/ny-ag-secures-5m-from-uphold-to-compensate-crypto-investors/)

[Taiwan Lawmaker Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Funded by $602B FX Chest](https://news.bitcoin.com/taiwan-lawmaker-bitcoin-reserve-602b-fx-war-chest/)

[BlackRock urges OCC to drop tokenized reserve cap idea, expand eligible assets in GENIUS Act comment letter](https://www.theblock.co/post/399812/blackrock-urges-occ-to-drop-tokenized-reserve-cap-idea-expand-eligible-assets-in-genius-act-comment-letter?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[MegaETH Token MEGA Falls 38% in 72 Hours After Binance and Coinbase Listings](https://news.bitcoin.com/megaeth-token-mega-falls-38-in-72-hours-after-binance-and-coinbase-listings/)

[Coinshares SEC Filing Reveals $165 Million Revenue Amid Global Expansion](https://news.bitcoin.com/coinshares-sec-filing-reveals-165-million-revenue-amid-global-expansion/)

[Trump’s WLFI Sells 5.9 Billion Tokens to Private Buyers, Leaving Early Investors Locked Out](https://news.bitcoin.com/wlfi-world-liberty-financial-5-9-billion-token-private-sale/)

[Whale Pulls 1,051 BTC Worth $82.35M From Binance in Single Transaction](https://news.bitcoin.com/whale-1051-btc-binance-withdrawal/)

[Sanctioned Exchange Grinex Hit by $13.7M Hack; Blames Foreign Intelligence Services](https://news.bitcoin.com/sanctioned-exchange-grinex-hit-by-13-7m-hack-blames-foreign-intelligence-services/)

🚨 **BREAKING**: $6.1T UBS, together with 5 major Switzerland banks, partner to test Swiss franc stablecoin. UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum, Raiffeisen, Zürcher Kantonalbank, and BCV have joined forced with Swiss Stablecoin AG to launch a Swiss franc (CHF) stablecoin sandbox. The token is designed to stay 1:1 with the Swiss franc, aiming to strengthen Switzerland’s digital finance ecosystem.

🇺🇸New: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission admits some of its past crypto crackdowns delivered zero investor benefit and even misinterpreted securities laws, signaling a major pivot under Chair Paul Atkins. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

📈 **ONLY XRP IS ATTRACTING MONEY RIGHT NOW** BTC, ETH, and SOL spot ETFs all saw outflows, losing $159M, $64.7M, and $15.4M, respectively. XRP stood alone with a $3.32M net inflow.

[Lithuania Proposes Mandatory Gambling Player Card System by 2029 in Most Comprehensive European Legislation Yet](https://news.bitcoin.com/lithuania-proposes-mandatory-gambling-player-card-system-by-2029-in-most-comprehensive-european-legislation-yet/)

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**JUST IN:** 🇨🇭 $6.1 trillion UBS and 5 major Switzerland banks partner to test Swiss franc crypto stablecoin. @WatcherGuru

[SEC admits ‘flaws’ in past crypto enforcement, cites misreading of securities law](https://www.theblock.co/post/396620/sec-admits-flaws-past-crypto-enforcement?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[U.S. bank with $1.9 trillion in assets could debut its bitcoin ETF Wednesday](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/08/bitcoin-etf-by-a-major-u-s-bank-with-usd9-3-trillion-in-client-assets-could-debut-wednesday) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[XRP zooms 5% on bitcoin strength, but trend reversal still unconfirmed](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/08/xrp-zooms-5-on-bitcoin-strength-but-trend-reversal-still-unconfirmed) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[DOJ rejects Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm’s latest bid to dismiss charges](https://www.theblock.co/post/396614/doj-rejects-tornado-cash-roman-storm?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨**BREAKING**: Anthropic withholds public release of new AI model after it found tens of thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities. "Mythos" discovered flaws in every major OS and browser, including bugs decades old. In testing: - 83% exploit success rate on FIRST attempt - Chained Linux kernel flaws for full system takeover - Previous model found 500 zero-days; Mythos found TENS OF THOUSANDS Anthropic is now briefing CISA and Commerce on its "unprecedented" risks. Cybersecurity stocks are d...

[Rwanda Central Bank: Crypto P2P Trading With FRW Carries Serious Financial Risks](https://news.bitcoin.com/rwanda-central-bank-crypto-p2p-trading-with-frw-carries-serious-financial-risks/)

🚨JUST IN: ASIAN MARKETS RALLY ON CEASEFIRE NEWS Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s KOSPI jump over 5% as investors price in de-escalation after U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire.

🚨**NOW: BITCOIN RALLIED PAST $71,000 ** BTC surged past $71K within the past 2hrs as risk sentiment improved following news of a two-week pause in U.S. attacks on Iran.

[8 African Nations Advance Crypto Regulation as Adoption Accelerates Across Emerging Markets](https://news.bitcoin.com/8-african-nations-advance-crypto-regulation-as-adoption-accelerates-across-emerging-markets/)

[Bitcoin jumps on US-Iran ceasefire talks, long-term rally remains uncertain: analyst](https://www.theblock.co/post/396607/bitcoin-jumps-us-iran-ceasefire?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

⚡️ Digital asset products saw $224m inflows, but momentum reversed later in the week amid stronger macro data and hawkish expectations [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

🔥**LATEST**: IRAN & OMAN TO CHARGE SHIPS PASSING THROUGH HORMUZ DURING CEASEFIRE The proposed 2-week ceasefire framework would allow Iran and Oman to levy transit fees on vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

🚨**WTI OIL CRASHES OVER 15% AFTER IRAN CEASEFIRE** U.S. crude prices plunged more than 15%, falling below $86 per barrel following news of a ceasefire with Iran.

**JUST IN:** 🇮🇷🇴🇲 Iran and Oman to charge ships fees to pass through Strait of Hormuz during 2-week ceasefire. @WatcherGuru

🚨**BREAKING: TRUMP EXTENDS IRAN CEASEFIRE DEADLINE BY TWO WEEKS ** Trump says he agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks as part of a “double sided ceasefire.” He added, U.S. forces have already met and exceeded military objectives and are advancing toward a longer term peace agreement in the Middle East.

[Morph Report Shows Stablecoins Reshaping Global Payments Infrastructure](https://news.bitcoin.com/morph-report-shows-stablecoins-reshaping-global-payments-infrastructure/)

🇺🇸 JUST IN: FDIC Chair Travis Hill announces the agency is working to enforce the GENIUS Act, putting forward new regulations for stablecoin issuers and reconfirming that tokenized deposits will be treated on par with traditional bank deposits. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

[Bitcoin vaults past $72,000 as U.S. stock futures surge on a two‑week U.S.–Iran ceasefire](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/08/bitcoin-u-s-stock-futures-surge-on-a-two-week-u-s-iran-ceasefire) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran officially accepts 2-week ceasefire with US and Israel. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US oil prices crash over 15% following ceasefire with Iran. @WatcherGuru

[Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran After Pakistan Mediation, Bitcoin Spikes to $71K](https://news.bitcoin.com/trump-announces-two-week-ceasefire-with-iran-after-pakistan-mediation-bitcoin-spikes-to-71k/)

🇦🇺 JUST IN: Coinbase intends to branch out into equities trading and payments in Australia following the acquisition of an AFSL license, according to Bloomberg. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US and Iran agree to immediate 2-week ceasefire. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

**Breaking**: 🇺🇲 President Trump agrees to a cease-fire subject to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

**BREAKING:** 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire, completely reopening Strait of Hormuz. @WatcherGuru

**JUST IN:** Brent crude oil crashes over 5% after reports of US and Iran nearing a deal. @WatcherGuru

[Bitcoin ETFs Add $471 Million in Strong Post-Holiday Rebound](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-etfs-add-471-million-in-strong-post-holiday-rebound/)

**📈 Bitcoin Price Jumps as Pakistan Proposes Two-Week Ceasefire In U.S.-Iran War ** This proposal comes just hours before U.S. President Donald Trump’s 8 p.m. deadline, with Pakistan also urging Trump to extend it. https://coingape.com/bitcoin-price-jumps-as-pakistan-proposes-two-week-ceasefire-in-u-s-iran-war/

[Solana DEX Warns Liquidity Providers to Withdraw After North Korean Employee Link Surfaces](https://news.bitcoin.com/solana-dex-warns-liquidity-providers-to-withdraw-after-north-korean-employee-link-surfaces/)

[FDIC Proposes GENIUS Act Rules for Bank Stablecoin Issuers: 1:1 Reserves and 2-Day Redemptions Required](https://news.bitcoin.com/fdic-proposes-genius-act-rules-for-bank-stablecoin-issuers-11-reserves-and-2-day-redemptions-required/)

**JUST IN:** 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran threatens to target world's largest oil company Saudi Aramco and key pipelines if President Trump attacks Iranian power plants. @WatcherGuru

[FDIC proposes ruleset for stablecoin issuers following GENIUS enactment](https://www.theblock.co/post/396588/fdic-proposes-ruleset-stablecoin-issuers-following-genius-enactment?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Stablecoin issuers get closer to U.S. federal rules with FDIC's new proposal](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/07/stablecoin-issuers-get-closer-to-u-s-federal-rules-with-fdic-s-new-proposal) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Trump-linked World Liberty faces scrutiny over ties to sanctioned network: The Times](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/07/trump-linked-world-liberty-faces-scrutiny-over-ties-to-sanctioned-network-the-times) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🚨**CME TO LAUNCH ****$AVAX**** AND ****$SUI**** FUTURES** CME Group is adding to its list of crypto derivatives contracts, expanding to include Avalanche and Sui in early May. The launch is expected to take place just a few weeks before the firm moves to 24/7 crypto futures trading.

[Democrats press Selig on CFTC oversight of offshore prediction market war bets](https://www.theblock.co/post/396567/democrats-press-selig-cftc-oversight-offshore-prediction-market-war-bets?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[FBI Reports $11.37B in Crypto Scam Losses as US Fraud Hits Record High](https://news.bitcoin.com/fbi-reports-11-37b-in-crypto-scam-losses-as-us-fraud-hits-record-high/)

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 Fed's Goolsbee warns $5 per gallon gas will affect the supply chain. @WatcherGuru

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 US government expects Middle East oil production to drop by 9,000,000 barrels per day this month. @WatcherGuru

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 Americans lost a record $11.36 billion to crypto-related fraud in 2025, up 22% from the previous year. @WatcherGuru

🔍** Coinbase Stock Analysis as Citadel Predicts an S&P 500 Bull Run ** Coinbase stock price dropped by over 4.4% today, April 7 as the US equities market plunged. Still, this retreat may be about to end as Citadel, and FundStrat’s Tom Lee predicted a major S&P 500 Index bull run. https://coingape.com/markets/coinbase-stock-analysis-as-citadel-predicts-an-sp-500-bull-run/

**📈 Oil Prices Rise as Iran Threatens to Close Bab al-Mandeb Strait as Trump Deadline Nears ** Oil prices have again climbed today, with Iran threatening to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait if Trump escalates tensions in the Middle East once the 8 P.M. deadline elapses. https://coingape.com/oil-prices-rise-as-iran-threatens-to-close-bab-al-mandeb-strait-as-trump-deadline-nears/

[Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Expected Tomorrow as Massive Inflow Speculation Builds](https://news.bitcoin.com/morgan-stanley-bitcoin-etf-expected-tomorrow-as-massive-inflow-speculation-builds/)

[Americans’ losses to crypto scams rose to over $11 billion last year, FBI reports](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/07/americans-losses-to-crypto-scams-rose-to-over-usd11-billion-last-year-fbi-reports) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**JUST IN:** Bitcoin falls under $68,000 after Iran cuts off all direct diplomatic communications with the US. @WatcherGuru

[Regulation by hostility: the real legacy of Biden-era crypto policy](https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/04/07/regulation-by-hostility-the-real-legacy-of-biden-era-crypto-policy) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**🔍 XRP Price Prediction as Grayscale Reveals XRPL As Early Leader Against Quantum Threats ** XRP price on Tuesday experienced a dip to $1.31 within the past 24 hours. This decline occurred amidst a general downturn in the crypto market, which saw Bitcoin drop by 1.94%.  https://coingape.com/markets/xrp-price-prediction-as-grayscale-reveals-xrpl-as-early-leader-against-quantum-threats/

[Regulated AVAX and SUI Futures Coming to CME Group This May](https://news.bitcoin.com/regulated-avax-and-sui-futures-coming-to-cme-group-this-may/)

**BREAKING**: 🇺🇸 U.S. issues immediate shelter in place order to all citizens in Bahrain. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

[Crypto's $224 million inflow rebound was led by mostly one country and XRP](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/07/crypto-s-usd224-million-inflow-rebound-was-led-by-mostly-one-country-and-xrp) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**⚡️ WhiteBIT Secures Georgia Broker License, Expands Regulated Crypto Access ** The license expands access for Georgian users and aligns with the exchange’s ongoing push into regulated markets through a locally registered entity. https://coingape.com/whitebit-secures-georgia-broker-license-expands-regulated-crypto-access/

**JUST IN:** Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF to begin trading tomorrow. @WatcherGuru

**JUST IN**: 🇮🇷 Iran says allies will close Bab al-Mandab Strait if conflict escalates 12% of world trade passes through it. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

[Split Capital winds down as founder cites $100 billion crypto venture ‘last dance’, joins Plasma](https://www.theblock.co/post/396533/split-capital-winds-down-founder-100-billion-crypto-venture-last-dance-joins-plasma?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

**🚨 What Happens Next In Iran-US Conflict As Both Nations Reject Peace Plan ** President Donald Trump has issued a firm deadline tied to Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has dismissed proposals it views as insufficient. https://coingape.com/what-happens-next-in-iran-us-conflict-as-both-nations-reject-peace-plan/

🤝 **WLFI AND ASTER DEX ANNOUNCED PARTNERSHIP** World Liberty Financial's stablecoin USD1 will be used as the settlement asset for TradFi perpetuals on Aster DEX, including gold, silver, and crude oil markets. Both teams are also exploring deeper token integration.

[CoinDesk 20 performance update: index drops 2.4% as all constituents trade lower](https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/04/07/coindesk-20-performance-update-index-drops-2-4-as-all-constituents-trade-lower) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**JUST IN**: Iran announces all diplomatic channels and indirect negotiations suspended following President Trump's recent threats. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

['A whole civilization will die': Crypto markets under pressure as Trump ups rhetoric towards Iran](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/07/a-whole-civilization-will-die-crypto-markets-under-pressure-as-trump-ups-rhetoric-towards-iran) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🚨 **NEW: JAPAN’S JPYC STABLECOIN SURGES PAST $136M IN VOLUME, LED BY POLYGON ** Japan's yen-pegged JPYC surpasses $136M in total volume, with over 60% processed via Polygon, highlighting growing real-world payment adoption in Asia.

[XRP leads $224 million weekly inflows into global crypto funds as bitcoin sentiment remains mixed and ether lags: CoinShares](https://www.theblock.co/post/396519/xrp-leads-224-million-weekly-inflows-into-global-crypto-funds-as-bitcoin-sentiment-remains-mixed-and-ether-lags-coinshares?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[How North Korea's 6-month long secret espionage program has crypto community rethinking security](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/07/how-north-korea-s-6-month-long-secret-espionage-program-has-crypto-community-rethinking-security) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Figure Technology Solutions Stock Down 60% From Highs — Bernstein Calls It a Buying Opportunity](https://news.bitcoin.com/figure-technology-solutions-stock-down-60-from-highs-bernstein-calls-it-a-buying-opportunity/)

[Bitcoin briefly touches $70,000 as ETF inflows signal institutional interest](https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/04/07/bitcoin-briefly-touches-usd70-000-as-etf-inflows-signal-institutional-interest) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🚨 $BTC Strategy Under Pressure as #MicroStrategy Reports $14.5B Q1 Loss The #CryptoMarket faced pressure as Bitcoin dropped in Q1, yet MicroStrategy continued BTC accumulation, showing strong long-term conviction A sign that institutional adoption and corporate #Bitcoin buying remain intact despite volatility https://coingape.com/strategy-reports-14-5-billion-loss-in-q1-as-saylor-continues-to-accumulate-bitcoin/

👀 **HARD TO WATCH** Alireza Rahimi, identified by Iranian state TV as the secretary of the Supreme Council of Youth and Adolescents, has called on students, athletes, artists and professors to form "HUMAN CHAINS" and serve as SHIELDS around the power plants. This is neither new nor impossible. Iran has done this before around its nuclear sites at times of heightened tensions with the West.

🕯 **XRP HITS DEEPEST LOSSES SINCE FTX** XRP average traders are down -41%, the lowest MVRV since the FTX crash in Nov 2022, per Santiment.

**🚨 Breaking: Polymarket to Launch Crypto Collateral Token Backed by Circle’s USDC ** The Polymarket collateral token will be backed by Circle’s USDC and forms part of a major upgrade by the prediction platform. https://coingape.com/polymarket-to-launch-crypto-collateral-token-backed-by-circles-usdc/

📈 **The Unstoppable Rise of Hyperliquid** 📈 Hyperliquid launched roughly 16 months ago. In the time since, the protocol has recorded roughly $4 trillion in lifetime volume and $1.1 billion in revenue. Nearly $1 billion of that revenue has been funnelled back into $HYPE buybacks. In 2025, Hyperliquid was second only to Solana in chain revenue. It’s worth noting that Solana's number comes from hundreds of apps. Hyperliquid's comes almost entirely from perp trading on one DEX. 👀 **Not Just Cry...

[Aave loses key risk manager, Chaos Labs, amid contributor exodus and disputes](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/06/aave-loses-key-risk-manager-chaos-labs-amid-contributor-exodus-and-disputes) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Polymarket’s April 2026 Upgrade: New Stablecoin, Faster Order Matching, Smart Contract Wallet Support](https://news.bitcoin.com/polymarkets-april-2026-upgrade-new-stablecoin-faster-order-matching-smart-contract-wallet-support/)

[Iran Rejects 45-Day Truce as Trump Repeats Demand to Seize Oil and Open the Strait](https://news.bitcoin.com/iran-rejects-45-day-truce-as-trump-repeats-demand-to-seize-oil-and-open-the-strait/)

**🚨 Fed Rate Cut Outlook As Citigroup Delays Timeline from June to September ** This change comes as traders continue reducing expectations for near-term easing ahead of the Federal Reserve’s April meeting. The bank now expects cuts later in 2026 after earlier forecasts pointed to mid-year action. https://coingape.com/fed-rate-cut-outlook-as-citigroup-delays-timeline-from-june-to-september/

🚨**BREAKING**: IRAN REJECTS CEASEFIRE, WANTS "END TO THE WAR" Iran has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and is instead seeking a permanent end to the war, as per state-run IRNA.

🇨🇳**CHINA PUSHES BLOCKCHAIN FOR SME FINANCING** China’s tax and financial regulators are urging banks to use blockchain and privacy computing to improve data sharing with tax authorities and expand lending access for small businesses.

**🔥 Breaking: BitMine Makes Biggest ETH Purchase of The Year As BMNR Stock Price Recovers ** The company confirmed 3,334,637 staked ETH worth $7.1 billion while expanding its MAVAN staking platform. https://coingape.com/breaking-bitmine-makes-biggest-eth-purchase-of-the-year-as-bmnr-stock-price-recovers/

[New Jersey Loses Bid to Shut Down Kalshi Sports Contracts After Federal Appeal](https://news.bitcoin.com/new-jersey-loses-bid-to-shut-down-kalshi-sports-contracts-after-federal-appeal/)

[Appeals court blocks New Jersey from shutting down Kalshi's sports markets](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/06/appeals-court-blocks-new-jersey-from-shutting-down-kalshi-s-sports-markets) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**🚨 Crypto, Banking Leaders Optimistic About CLARITY Act Deal After Latest Stablecoin Yield Text ** This comes amid expectations that the crypto bill’s markup could hold by the end of this month as the Senate returns from its recess. https://coingape.com/crypto-banking-leaders-optimistic-about-clarity-act-deal-after-latest-stablecoin-yield-text/

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump says he wants to seize Iran's oil. "It's there for the taking. There's not a thing they could do about it." @WatcherGuru

[DeFi vs. Wall Street: Blockchain Association challenges Citadel over SEC’s innovation exemption](https://www.theblock.co/post/396421/defi-vs-wall-street-blockchain-association-challenges-citadel-sec-innovation-exemption?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

⚡️**NEW: BLACKROCK FILES FOR NASDAQ-100 ETF** BlackRock files with the SEC for an iShares Nasdaq-100 ETF, challenging Invesco’s long-standing dominance of the index. ETF analyst Eric Balchunas estimates fees could be around 0.12%, undercutting QQQ (0.18%) and QQQM (0.15%) in what could become one of the biggest ETF battles of 2026.

[Strategy reports $14.5 billion unrealized loss on its bitcoin holdings for Q1 2026](https://www.theblock.co/post/396408/strategy-14-5-billion-unrealized-loss-bitcoin-holdings-q1-2026?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Tom Lee’s Bitmine accelerates Ethereum buying with 71,252 ETH, largest weekly haul since December](https://www.theblock.co/post/396398/tom-lees-bitmine-accelerates-ethereum-buying-with-71252-eth-largest-weekly-haul-since-december?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨 **JUST OUT**: 🇺🇸 **U.S. ISM Services PMI data** Actual: 54% Forecast: 55.4% | Previous: 56.1%

[South Korean fintech giant Toss eyes launching native cryptocurrency: report](https://www.theblock.co/post/396380/south-korea-toss-token-launch?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

**⚡️ JPMorgan CEO Warns of Oil Price Shock and Higher Interest Rates- Is a Recession Ahead? ** He noted that while consumers and businesses remain stable, several risk factors could shift the outlook quickly. https://coingape.com/jpmorgan-ceo-warns-of-oil-price-shock-and-higher-interest-rates-is-a-recession-ahead/

⚡️ **JUST IN: CITI DELAYS FED RATE CUT CALL** Citi now expects the Fed to begin rate cuts in SEPTEMBER, pushing back its earlier JUNE forecast.

👀 **CIRCLE MINTS $3.25B USDC ON SOLANA IN ONE WEEK** Circle minted roughly $3.25 billion $USDC on Solana over the past seven days, marking the largest single-week USDC issuance of 2026, per SolanaFloor.

⚡️ Strategy has acquired 4,871 BTC for ~$329.9 million at ~$67,718 per bitcoin. As of 4/5/2026, we hold 766,970 $BTC acquired for ~$58.02 billion at ~$75,644 per bitcoin. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

[Strategy added another 4,871 bitcoin for $330 million, with holdings nearing 767,000 BTC](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/strategy-buys-another-4-871-bitcoin-for-usd330-million-as-holdings-near-767-000-btc) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🚨**OPENAI CFO PUSHES BACK ON SAM ALTMAN, SAYS IPO IS AT RISK AMID SPENDING CONCERNS ** Sarah Friar has reportedly flagged concerns over spending under CEO Sam Altman, saying the company is not yet prepared to go public.

👀 **VESSELS PAY IN YUAN OR CRYPTO FOR HORMUZ TRANSIT** Negotiations for oil tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly starting around $1 per barrel, payable in Chinese yuan or stablecoins, per Bloomberg.

[Audit admin keys, not just code, expert says after $200 million Drift exploit](https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/04/02/audit-admin-keys-not-just-code-expert-says-after-usd200-million-drift-exploit-crypto-daybook-americas) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[The ‘wash trading’ bust: Why the feds are finally calling out crypto’s dirty little liquidity secret](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/02/doj-sting-exposes-crypto-wash-trading-continues-to-be-far-more-common-than-expected) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Crypto markets tumble as oil surges and traders pile into bearish bets: Crypto Markets Today](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/02/crypto-markets-tumble-as-oil-surges-and-traders-pile-into-bearish-bets-crypto-markets-today) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

⚡️ **JUST IN: METAPLANET BUYS 5,075 BTC, BECOMES #3 HOLDER** Metaplanet added 5,075 BTC in Q1 for $398M, raising holdings to 40,177 BTC worth $3.9B. The Japanese firm overtakes MARA as the third-largest corporate holder behind Twenty One Capita and Strategy.

🕯 **COINSHARES STOCK DROPS 22% DURING NASDAQ DEBUT** CoinShares shares closed their first day of Nasdaq trading at $8.61, down 21.7%, as the European digital asset investment firm faced immediate sell-the-news pressure after listing.

🚀 #Bitget Takes Crypto Mainstream With APAC Card Launch Bitget teams up with Visa to launch the #Bitget Card letting users spend crypto like cash in everyday life across APAC Instant crypto-to-fiat conversion, up to 20% cashback, and seamless payments without the usual friction 👀 Is this the moment #crypto finally becomes invisible… and truly mainstream? https://coingape.com/bitget-brings-crypto-into-everyday-spending-with-apac-launch-of-bitget-card/

[The bitcoin treasury boom is unwinding as some companies and governments sell holdings](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/02/the-bitcoin-treasury-boom-is-unwinding-as-some-companies-and-governments-sell-holdings) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Metaplanet adds 5,075 bitcoin, bringing total holdings to 40,177 BTC to become third-largest among public companies](https://www.theblock.co/post/396190/metaplanet-adds-5075-bitcoin-bringing-total-holdings-to-40177-btc-to-become-third-largest-among-public-companies?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

Coinbase Pushes Back Against U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tokenized Securities Rules The exchange opposes issuer consent requirements for third-party tokenized securities, arguing it could restrict innovation and contradict long-standing securities laws With the SEC preparing a #tokenization innovation framework, the debate highlights growing tension between regulation and the future of on-chain capital markets https://coingape.com/coinbase-opposes-sec-position-on-issuer-consent...

[Bitget Brings Crypto Into Everyday Spending With APAC Launch of Bitget Card](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitget-brings-crypto-into-everyday-spending-with-apac-launch-of-bitget-card/)

[Alabama governor signs bill creating legal framework for DAO-like nonprofit entities](https://www.theblock.co/post/396181/alabama-governor-signs-dao-bill?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

👀 **LATEST**: Chinese Foreign Ministry says the root cause of the Strait of Hormuz crisis is the "illegal military operation against Iran."

⚡️ **CARDANO LAUNCHES MIDNIGHT PRIVACY BLOCKCHAIN** Charles Hoskinson officially launched Midnight, a privacy-focused Layer-1 using zero-knowledge proofs and a dual-token model, $NIGHT and $DUST, to enable confidential yet compliant transactions.

⚖️ **FORMER FTX ENGINEERING HEAD FINED $3.7M BY CFTC ** Former FTX engineering head Nishad Singh agreed to pay $3.7M to settle a CFTC case over FTX’s collapse. He also faced SEC and DOJ charges but avoided major prison time after cooperating.

‼️ **BREAKING**: Gulf states now actively planning new oil pipelines to bypass Strait of Hormuz, Saudi's East-West pipeline already carrying 7mn bbl/day to Red Sea, per FT.

[Ripple Treasury puts XRP and RLUSD inside corporate finance for the first time](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/02/ripple-treasury-puts-xrp-and-rlusd-inside-corporate-finance-for-the-first-time) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Central Bank of Nigeria Selects Six Entities for New Virtual Asset Pilot](https://news.bitcoin.com/central-bank-of-nigeria-selects-six-entities-for-new-virtual-asset-pilot/)

🚨**BREAKING: ALABAMA GRANTS LEGAL STATUS TO DAOs UNDER NEW LAW** Alabama becomes the second U.S. state after Wyoming to recognize DAOs as legal entities under the DUNA Act, offering limited liability and enabling on-chain organizations to operate in the real world.

**JUST IN:** Silver crashes under $70, falling 7% today. @WatcherGuru

🇺🇸 ETF Update: On April 1, spot ETFs for $BTC, $ETH, and $XRP recorded net outflows. BTC: -$173.73M ETH: -$7.1M SOL: $0 XRP: -$1.32M

👀 **CLARITY ACT TALKS "NEAR DEAL" ON STABLECOIN EARNINGS** Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal reportedly signaled negotiations are very close to agreement on stablecoin rewards, a key issue in the bill, though the comment remains unconfirmed.

**JUST IN:** Gold crashes under $4,600 Over $1 trillion wiped out from its market cap today. @WatcherGuru

⚡️**UPDATE: **BRENT CRUDE SURGES ABOVE 7%, NOW TRADING AT $109/bbl

👀 **EDX MARKETS APPLIES FOR U.S. TRUST BANK CHARTER** The Citadel, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab-backed crypto exchange EDX Markets is seeking OCC approval to expand institutional custody and settlement services.

🟰🟰🟰🟰🟰🟰🟰🟰🟰🟰🟰🟰 28 февраля 2026 года мир разделился на до и после. Даже если Ормуз полностью откроется этим летом, последствия для мировой экономики будут ощущаться годами. Очень вероятно, что Саудовская Аравия принципиально откажется платить Ирану за проезд, и тогда 3 миллиона баррелей в сутки надолго пропадут с рынка. В подавляющем большинстве сценариев нефть дороже $100 с нами надолго. Риск-офф режим продолжается. Безумству храбрых, которые холдят крипту, поём мы песню. Перед ними стоит нетр...

[Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflows With $118 Million as Ether Adds $31 Million](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-etfs-extend-inflows-with-118-million-as-ether-adds-31-million/)

[Coinbase CLO Grewal says Clarity Act ‘very close’ to reaching deal on stablecoin yield](https://www.theblock.co/post/396170/coinbase-clo-grewal-clarity-act-very-close?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨**MORGAN STANLEY FILES FINAL S-1 UPDATE FOR BITCOIN ETF MSBT** This updated amendment is expected to be the last step before the fund potentially launches next week.

🔥**LATEST**: Global airlines slash April capacity from +5.4% to just +0.2% as jet fuel prices double on Iran war disruption, per FT

🚨🚨 **ALERT: BITCOIN DROPS BELOW $67,000 AS TRUMP ASSURES IRAN CONFLICT WILL BE OVER SOON.**

⚡️**BREAKING**: Stablecoin yield text for the Clarity Act no longer expected this week, markup now pushed to back half of April, per Tillis office.

**JUST IN:** Bitcoin falls under $67,000 after President Trump says he will "finish the job" in the war against Iran. @WatcherGuru

🚨**TRUMP: NO HORMUZ COALITION, NO WEAPONS FOR UKRAINE ** Trump reportedly warned European allies that future U.S. weapons support for Ukraine could be at risk unless they help secure the Strait of Hormuz coalition.

🇰🇷**BITHUMB EXCHANGE DELAYS IPO** South Korean exchange Bithumb is extending its listing timeline as it works through compliance issues. Rival Korean crypto giant Upbit is also preparing its own IPO plans.

🇲🇾**TODAY**: MALAYSIAN SHIPS PASS HORMUZ WITHOUT TOLL Malaysia says its vessels are continuing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without paying tolls, signaling the key global energy chokepoint remains open to international shipping despite rising regional tensions.

⚡️**RIPPLE LAUNCHES DIGITAL ASSET TREASURY PLATFORM ** Ripple unveiled Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury, a system enabling management of fiat, RLUSD, and $XRP in one interface without manual reconciliation. It's the first enterprise TMS with native digital asset support.

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump blames rising oil prices in the US on Iran. "This short term increase has been entirely the result of the Iranian regime." @WatcherGuru

[XRP Adoption Expands as Ripple Embeds Digital Asset Capabilities Directly into Enterprise Treasury Platforms](https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-adoption-expands-as-ripple-embeds-digital-asset-capabilities-directly-into-enterprise-treasury-platforms/)

[Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update](https://news.bitcoin.com/morgan-stanley-signals-bitcoin-etf-near-launch-with-amendment-4-update/)

[Blackrock’s Bitcoin Premium Income ETF Edges Closer to Market as SEC Amendment Reveals BITA Ticker](https://news.bitcoin.com/blackrocks-bitcoin-premium-income-etf-edges-closer-to-market-as-sec-amendment-reveals-bita-ticker/)

[​​](http://telegraph.controller.bot/files/8336652911/AgACAgIAAxkBAAInvWnNo72MosQCreN_KZLXSOzqMGo3AAKGG2sbBeloSj3QFS4Nw0L8AQADAgADeQADOgQ)CEX Spot Volume Hit a 24-Month Low in Mar'26.📊 Total [spot volume](https://cryptorank.io/exchanges/cex/spot) fell to $986B, down ~59% ⬇️ from Oct'25’s $2.4T peak. Volumes have now declined in 4 of the last 5 months, with every major exchange sitting well below prior highs. This post Powered by [CryptoRank MCP](https://cryptorank.io/public-api/mcp)

BREAKING : 🇺🇸 Blackrock ETF has bought $98,100,000 in Bitcoin. Institutions are loading up. @headlines

[Charles Schwab-Backed EDX Markets Applies for National Trust Bank Charter With OCC](https://news.bitcoin.com/charles-schwab-backed-edx-markets-applies-for-national-trust-bank-charter-with-occ/)

**JUST IN:** 🇮🇷🇨🇳 Iran demands ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz to pay fees in crypto or Chinese yuan, Bloomberg reports. @WatcherGuru

[eToro rolls out crypto trading in New York three years after receiving BitLicense](https://www.theblock.co/post/396136/etoro-crypto-trading-new-york-three-years-after-bitlicense?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Charles Schwab, Citadel-backed EDX joins list of crypto firms seeking national trust bank charter](https://www.theblock.co/post/396133/charles-schwab-citadel-backed-edx-joins-list-of-crypto-firms-seeking-national-trust-bank-charter?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Monad tops $350 million TVL milestone as low fees, falling FDV signal caution](https://www.theblock.co/post/395732/monad-340-million-tvl-milestone-low-fees-falling-fdv-caution?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

**JUST IN:** Binance officially launches oil and natural gas futures trading. @WatcherGuru

[Treasury issues GENIUS Act rule proposal, seeks comment on state oversight for smaller issuers](https://www.theblock.co/post/396093/treasury-genius-act-rule-proposal-seeks-comment-oversight-smaller-issuers?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[​​](http://telegraph.controller.bot/files/8336652911/AgACAgQAAxkBAAInpWnNTDQw4uwQmxmLPNE_OD_sqaZYAAL3DWsbQfNoUtwPwnno_-PgAQADAgADeAADOgQ)**BTC.D and TOTAL2 Now Tradable on New HIP-3 Perp DEX** On March 29, a [deployer](https://hypurrscan.io/address/0x8888888c43cbb7e1c4132542e46831bffd866ed3#txs) staked 500,000 HYPE (~$18.4M) and today launched a perpetual futures DEX, Paragon, on HIP-3 (Hyperliquid’s framework). **Users can trade perps with up to 50x leverage on the following indexes: ** • BT...

[Crypto super PAC names Tether exec chairman as stablecoin debate in D.C. intensifies](https://www.theblock.co/post/396081/crypto-super-pac-names-tether-exec-chairman-as-stablecoin-debate-in-d-c-intensifies?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

**JUST IN:** Mutual fund giant Franklin Templeton acquires crypto investment firm 250 Digital. @WatcherGuru

[Hong Kong misses March target for first stablecoin licenses](https://www.theblock.co/post/396057/hong-kong-misses-march-target-first-stablecoin-licenses?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Cango raises capital as it faces NYSE delisting risk with shares below $1](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/01/cango-raises-capital-as-it-faces-nyse-delisting-risk-with-shares-below-usd1) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

⚡️**BREAKING**: OPENAI SHARES FALL OUT OF FAVOR Secondary-market investors are pivoting to Anthropic, now seen as having a 68% chance of IPOing first, based on Polymarket.

🚨**JPMORGAN CUTS S&P 500 TARGET** JPMorgan lowered its S&P 500 target to 7,200 from 7,500, citing rising recession risks.

[Digital Asset Firm Coinshares Lists on Nasdaq After $1.2 Billion Vine Hill Combination](https://news.bitcoin.com/digital-asset-firm-coinshares-lists-on-nasdaq-after-1-2-billion-vine-hill-combination/)

[Ripple Launches Digital Asset Accounts as XRP and RLUSD Enter Core Corporate Treasury Workflows](https://news.bitcoin.com/ripple-launches-digital-asset-accounts-as-xrp-and-rlusd-enter-core-corporate-treasury-workflows/)

[Franklin Templeton Acquires 250 Digital to Launch Franklin Crypto Institutional Unit](https://news.bitcoin.com/franklin-templeton-acquires-250-digital-to-launch-franklin-crypto-institutional-unit/)

[Bitcoin miner Cango secures financing as NYSE delisting looms amid low stock price](https://www.theblock.co/post/396056/bitcoin-miner-cango-secures-financing-nyse-delisting-looms-low-stock-price?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[XRP Closes Q1 2026 Down 27%, Market Capitalization Plummets $29 Billion](https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-closes-q1-2026-down-27-market-capitalization-plummets-29-billion/)

🚨**ALERT:🇺🇸ISM MANUFACTURING PMI DATA COMES IN HOTTER THAN EXPECTED!** Actual: 52.7% Expected: 52.5% Previous: 52.4%

[Franklin Templeton launches crypto division with 250 Digital acquisition](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/01/franklin-templeton-launches-crypto-division-with-250-digital-acquisition) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**ICYMI**: [Asia & EMEA news recap from James Hunt at The Block](https://x.com/humanjets/status/2039328207921397860?s=20) 👇 👀 **New Hampshire bitcoin-backed bonds** The state is set to issue $100M in bitcoin-backed bonds rated Ba2 by Moody’s. 🔗 [Read more](https://www.theblock.co/post/395979/new-hampshire-bitcoin-backed-bond) 📉 **Bitcoin worst Q1 since 2018** BTC fell 23.8% in Q1 2026, marking its weakest start to a year in eight years. 🔗 [Read more](https://www.theblock.co/post/395991/bitcoin...

**⚡️ Ripple USD (RLUSD) Enters South Korea with Coinone Listing** Traders can now access Ripple’s fully-reserved, enterprise-grade stablecoin directly in Korean won (KRW), boosting daily trading volume and adoption of the XRP ecosystem. https://coingape.com/ripple-usd-rlusd-enters-south-korea-with-coinone-listing/

[OpenEden issues first tokenized access to BNY’s Global Short-Dated High-Yield Bond strategy](https://www.theblock.co/post/395910/openeden-issues-first-tokenized-access-to-bnys-global-short-dated-high-yield-bond-strategy?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨 **CHAINLINK WORKS WITH FINCHAIN TO EXPAND PAYMENTS IN ASIA** FinChain is integrating Chainlink CCIP to enable secure cross-chain transfers for RWAs, stablecoins, and other assets, aiming to improve capital efficiency and support cross-border payments and settlements in Asia.