Bitcoin erases weekend decline, returns to $73,400 as oil retreats back under $100

Risk assets shrugged off the failed weekend negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, and the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/bitcoin-erases-weekend-decline-returns-to-usd73-400-as-oil-retreats-back-under-usd100

White House crypto adviser Witt says other Clarity Act hurdles being cleared

Patrick Witt told CoinDesk that a recent compromise on stablecoin yield should hold as the Senate tries to advance its crypto bill, even as bankers continue warnings.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/13/white-house-s-top-crypto-adviser-witt-says-talks-clearing-other-points-on-clarity-act

Aave passes landmark vote ending months-long fight over protocol revenue control

The proposal directs 100% of application and product revenue back to AAVE token holders, resolving a governance dispute that began when swap fees were quietly redirected away from the DAO treasury in late 2025.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/13/aave-passes-landmark-vote-ending-months-long-fight-over-who-controls-protocol-revenue

Bitcoin hits a wall – the chart just challenged the $88,000 bull case

The price action is sending a clear warning signal that analysts' optimism may be running ahead of itself.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/bitcoin-hits-a-wall-the-chart-just-delayed-the-bull-case

Strategy signals another bitcoin buy as company needs just 2% annual BTC growth to cover dividends

The company bought nearly three times more bitcoin than miners produced in March and is signaling it isn't done, even as its holdings remain billions underwater.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/13/strategy-signals-another-bitcoin-buy-as-company-needs-just-2-annual-btc-growth-to-cover-dividends

Why North Korea keeps stealing billions in crypto — out in the open

As North Korea's infiltration tactics grow more sophisticated, security experts say the crypto industry needs to understand what sets the regime apart from every other state-backed hacker — and why that difference makes it a dangerous threat to the ecosystem.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/12/why-north-korea-keeps-stealing-billions-in-crypto-out-in-the-open

XRP drops to $1.33 as bitcoin weakness pulls down majors

Sudden selloff triggered liquidation-style move, with weak recovery reinforcing bearish structure despite compressed volatility setup.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/12/xrp-drops-to-usd1-33-as-bitcoin-weakness-pulls-down-majors