U.S. senators won't be weighing in on prediction markets bets after banning themselves

The Senate agreed unanimously to revise its rules to ban members and their staffs from wagers on prediction markets platforms.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/30/u-s-senators-won-t-be-weighing-in-on-prediction-markets-bets-after-banning-themselves

From Cathie Wood to Cantor Fitzgerald, the big money is betting that Robinhood’s crypto slump is just a temporary speed bump

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest snapped up over 500,000 shares of Robinhood on Wednesday, joining a wave of analysts who believe a surge in April trading activity will outweigh a recent earnings disappointment.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/30/from-cathie-wood-to-cantor-fitzgerald-the-big-money-is-betting-that-robinhood-s-crypto-slump-is-just-a-temporary-speed-bump

Eric Trump says bitcoin in its 'greatest period ever' as Wall Street falls in line

Speaking at Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026, the American Bitcoin co-founder declared the last six months a turning point.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/29/eric-trump-says-bitcoin-in-its-greatest-period-ever-as-wall-street-falls-in-line

JPMorgan’s new blockchain chief once warned that tokenization does not equal liquidity

JPMorgan’s new crypto head Oliver Harris warns that tokenizing assets isn't a magic fix for liquidity, but believes the technology is finally ready to "rip out" and replace the financial industry's legacy back end.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/29/jpmorgan-s-new-blockchain-chief-warns-that-tokenization-does-not-equal-liquidity

Institutional money is coming for bitcoin, but Adam Back says it moves slower than you think

The legendary cryptographer discusses institutional money flows into bitcoin.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/29/institutional-money-is-coming-for-bitcoin-but-adam-back-says-it-moves-slower-than-you-think

Robinhood stock shrugs off a 47% crash in crypto revenue thanks to a massive surge in event betting

While the trading platform’s crypto revenue tanked 47% to $134 million, a record-breaking surge in prediction market bets helped push overall revenue up 15% to $1.07 billion.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/28/robinhood-stock-shrugs-off-a-47-crash-in-crypto-revenue-thanks-to-a-massive-surge-in-event-betting

Paul Tudor Jones calls bitcoin the 'best inflation hedge,' warns of overvalued stocks

It will be "really hard to make money" in stocks over the next decade, said the billionaire investor, noting that the S&P 500's valuation reminds him of the 2000 dot-com bubble.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/28/paul-tudor-jones-calls-bitcoin-the-best-inflation-hedge-warns-of-overvalued-stocks

CFTC sues Wisconsin in agency's legal campaign defending prediction markets authority

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission added Wisconsin to the list of states it's sued over event-contract jurisdiction, most recently New York.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/28/cftc-sues-wisconsin-in-agency-s-legal-campaign-defending-prediction-markets-authority

Bitcoin pressured by Fed uncertainty, oil, and AI slowdown

Enflux points to oil-driven inflation as the main constraint, while questions around AI demand could reshape miner selling in the months ahead.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/28/the-uncertainty-of-the-fed-oil-and-a-possible-ai-slowdown-are-all-weighing-heavy-on-btc

Industry leaders are pouring hundreds of millions into a rescue plan for Aave users after massive crypto hack

The response to the DeFi recovery fund has quickly extended beyond Aave, and in some cases began with direct outreach.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/27/industry-leaders-are-pouring-hundreds-of-millions-into-a-rescue-plan-for-aave-users-after-massive-crypto-hack

Western Union eyeing stablecoin launch to settle global transactions without SWIFT, CEO says

The 175-year-old money-transfer firm also plans to issue a stablecoin-linked card for payments and cash-out options from crypto to local currencies, CEO Devin McGranahan said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/27/western-union-eyeing-stablecoin-launch-to-settle-global-transactions-without-swift-ceo-says

A long-time developer wants to split Bitcoin blockchain and reassign Satoshi coins. The community is calling it a theft

Paul Sztorc proposes a 2026 hard fork of Bitcoin called eCash, giving BTC holders equivalent tokens and adding Drivechains.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/27/a-long-time-developer-wants-to-fork-bitcoin-and-reassign-satoshi-coins-the-community-is-calling-it-a-theft

Bitcoin pulls back from 12-week high as Iran rally hits seller wall at $79,400

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/27/bitcoin-pulls-back-from-12-week-high-as-iran-rally-hits-seller-wall-at-usd79-400

Running out of time on Clarity: State of Crypto

April is almost over. May is the month to watch.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/26/running-out-of-time-on-clarity-state-of-crypto

Litecoin says 13-block reorg was not a 'zero-day' attack, GitHub commit history shows otherwise

Litecoin's foundation called the weekend exploit a zero-day. The litecoin-project GitHub repository shows the consensus vulnerability was privately patched between March 19 and 26, more than four weeks before the attack.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/26/litecoin-says-its-13-block-reorg-was-not-a-zero-day-but-github-commit-history-shows-otherwise

BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF just hit a massive milestone that proves crypto is now a mainstream bet

IBIT options open interest topped Deribit on Friday, signaling rapid institutional adoption of regulated crypto derivatives in the U.S.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/25/blackrock-s-bitcoin-etf-just-hit-a-massive-milestone-that-proves-crypto-is-now-a-mainstream-bet

SpaceX's $75 billion IPO could drain the liquidity that's helping lift bitcoin and crypto

SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic are set to raise more than $240 billion combined from June through year-end, a capital pull larger than every venture-backed US IPO since 2000 combined, and crypto sits in the same liquidity pool.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/24/spacex-s-usd75-billion-ipo-could-drain-the-liquidity-that-s-been-lifting-bitcoin-and-crypto

U.S. CFTC adds New York to string of states its suing to stop prediction market pushback

The federal regulator has been suing states that seek to curtail prediction markets activity and claim it should be deemed state-regulated gaming.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/24/u-s-cftc-adds-new-york-to-string-of-states-its-suing-to-stop-prediction-market-pushback

Bitcoin is on track for its best month in a year. $5 billion USDT growth fuels the rebound

Strong earnings season trumps geopolitical risks for now, one trader said, as equities and crypto markets "stopped caring" about Iran war headlines.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/24/bitcoin-is-on-track-for-its-best-month-in-a-year-usd5-billion-usdt-growth-fuels-the-rebound

Tether's $344 million USDT freeze linked to U.S. 'Economic Fury' against Iran regime

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. is seeking to choke off "all financial lifelines" for the regime.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/24/tether-s-usd344-million-usdt-freeze-linked-to-u-s-economic-fury-against-iran-regime

Wisconsin joins prediction market fight, suing Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket, Robinhood and Crypto.com

The state's complaint highlights language used by prediction market platforms as language for gambling, not investing.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/24/wisconsin-joins-prediction-market-fight-suing-kalshi-coinbase-polymarket-robinhood-and-crypto-com

U.S. arrests soldier for Polymarket bets on Nicolas Maduro raid he participated in

The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday it had arrested a soldier in the U.S. Army for placing bets on Polymarket about the Nicolas Maduro raid.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/23/u-s-arrests-soldier-for-polymarket-bets-on-nicolas-maduro-raid-he-participated-in

Aave rallies DeFi partners to contain fallout from $292 million KelpDAO hack

Industry players are coordinating a recovery effort as the year's biggest crypto theft rattled Aave, with Lido and EtherFi being firsts to offer aid.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/23/aave-rallies-defi-partners-to-contain-fallout-from-usd292-million-kelpdao-hack

Inside the $71 million freeze on Arbitrum that has the crypto world questioning what decentralization really means

The emergency response prevented stolen funds from moving, but sparked debate over governance, control and the limits of decentralization on Layer 2s.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/22/inside-the-usd71-million-freeze-on-arbitrum-that-has-the-crypto-world-questioning-what-decentralization-really-means

World Liberty accuses Justin Sun of 'misconduct' in response to Tron founder's defamation claims

Co-founder Eric Trump went further, saying the only thing more 'ridiculous' than Sun's lawsuit is a $6 million banana duct-taped to a wall.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/23/world-liberty-accuses-justin-sun-of-misconduct-in-response-to-tron-founder-s-defamation-claims

Elon Musk's Tesla reports unchanged bitcoin holdings, books $173 million digital asset loss

The company's bitcoin stash remained at 11,509 BTC, worth about $880 million at bitcoin's current price of around $78,000.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/22/elon-musk-s-tesla-reports-unchanged-bitcoin-holdings-books-usd173-million-digital-asset-loss

The question isn't whether privacy. It's what sort of privacy

Blockchains are going private. The only question left is what kind of privacy the industry will build, argues Schiller.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/04/22/the-question-isn-t-whether-privacy-it-s-what-sort-of-privacy

Core Scientific seeks $3.3 billion bond sale to further AI data center pivot

The company is building six AI data centers, leased to CoreWeave for 12 years, and is expected to generate approximately $10 billion in revenue.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/21/core-scientific-seeks-usd3-3-billion-bond-sale-to-further-ai-data-center-pivot

Crypto's massive exploit may force big banks to rethink their blockchain plans, Jefferies warns

The $293 million Kelp DAO exploit has exposed critical infrastructure risks, leading Jefferies to suggest that traditional financial firms may pause their blockchain initiatives to prioritize security.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/21/crypto-s-massive-exploit-may-force-big-banks-to-rethink-their-blockchain-plans-jefferies-warns

Ripple wants the XRP Ledger to be quantum-proof by 2028. Here is its plan

Ripple has laid out a four-phase plan to make the XRP Ledger quantum-resistant by 2028.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/21/ripple-wants-the-xrp-ledger-to-be-quantum-proof-by-2028-here-is-its-plan

Bitcoin bounces above $76,000 as DeFi suffers $14 billion exodus after KelpDAO hack

Crypto steadied despite rising Iran tensions, but DeFi is reeling from one of the largest exploits of the year.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/20/bitcoin-bounces-above-usd76-000-as-defi-suffers-usd14-billion-exodus-after-kelpdao-hack

The $13 billion DeFi wipeout in two days, and it started with KelpDAO attack

Multiple lending and yield protocols are posting double-digit percentage declines in TVL, though token prices are seeing a limited decline.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/20/defi-tvl-drops-more-than-usd13-billion-in-two-days-following-kelp-dao-hack

Hack at Vercel sends crypto developers scrambling to lock down API keys

Breach tied to compromised AI tool may have exposed credentials used by app frontends, the user-facing layer that connects web3 wallets and trading interfaces to backend services.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/20/hack-at-vercel-sends-crypto-developers-scrambling-to-lock-down-api-keys

The $292 million Kelp exploit: how it happened, and what it means for DeFi

2026 is shaping up to be DeFi's "worst year in terms of hacks," Ledger's CTO said, as the Kelp exploit shows how a single point of failure can cascade across systems.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/19/the-usd292-million-kelp-exploit-how-it-happened-and-what-it-means-for-defi

Previewing Consensus' Policy Summit: State of Crypto

Every year policy discussions get more important, and this year's even more so.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/19/previewing-consensus-policy-summit-state-of-crypto

Why Michael Saylor's Strategy decided to make STRC's dividend bi-monthly

Strategy aim to reduce volatility, enable consistent bitcoin buying, and create the only bi-monthly paying preferred shares in the market.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/18/why-michael-saylor-s-strategy-decided-to-make-strc-s-dividend-bi-monthly

From smelters to servers: Alcoa to cash in on crypto’s thirst for energy

Alcoa is in advanced negotiations to sell its dormant Massena East smelter in upstate New York to Bitcoin mining firm NYDIG.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/18/from-smelters-to-servers-alcoa-to-cash-in-on-crypto-s-thirst-for-energy

AI is increasingly eating into VC fundings and here is how crypto firms are adapting

AI companies raised $242 billion (80% of global venture funding) in early 2026, with Gartner projecting total AI spending will reach $2.52 trillion this year.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/18/ai-is-increasingly-eating-into-vc-fundings-and-here-is-how-crypto-firms-are-adapting

Bitcoin falls back to $76,000 as Iran shuts Hormuz again

One of the biggest short liquidations 2026 wiped $593 million in bearish bets overnight. Saturday afternoon as Iran reportedly reversed the Hormuz reopening.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/18/bearish-bets-lose-usd593-million-as-bitcoin-jumps-with-iran-fully-opening-hormuz

XRP leads majors with 8% weekly outperformance, what next after breakout

Token edges ahead of bitcoin and ether over seven days, though thinning participation keeps the move in consolidation territory.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/18/xrp-leads-majors-with-8-weekly-outperformance-what-next-after-breakout

How a quantum computer can be used to actually steal your bitcoin in '9 minutes'

Part one explained the physics of quantum computing. This piece explains the target — how bitcoin's encryption works, why a quantum algorithm breaks it, and what Google's paper changed about the timeline.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/18/how-a-quantum-computer-can-be-used-to-actually-steal-your-bitcoin-in-9-minutes

Strategy proposes semi-monthly dividends on its popular STRC preferred stock

"[The] proposed changes are intended to stabilize price, dampen cyclicality, drive liquidity, and grow demand," said Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/17/strategy-proposes-semi-monthly-dividends-on-its-popular-strc-preferred-stock

This simple indicator has called every bottom since 2015. It hasn't triggered yet

A bitcoin indicator based on key moving averages has accurately marked every bear market bottom since 2015. That signal hasn't fired yet.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/17/this-simple-indicator-has-called-every-bottom-since-2015-it-hasn-t-triggered-yet

XRP leads bitcoin and ether on weekly gains, but muted volume keeps breakout in check

Token outperforms bitcoin and ether over seven days, though thinning participation signals consolidation rather than conviction.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/17/xrp-leads-bitcoin-and-ether-on-weekly-gains-but-muted-volume-keeps-breakout-in-check

Bitcoin bulls target $125,000 as U.S.-Iran peace talks trigger risk-on mood

Funding rates at 2023 lows signal the market is heavily short against bitcoin, ZeroStack's Daniel Reis-Faria says, setting up conditions for a forced unwind if prices push higher.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/17/bitcoin-bulls-target-usd125-000-as-u-s-iran-peace-talks-trigger-risk-on-mood

Justin Sun blasts Trump-linked WLFI's 'absurd' governance vote, escalating feud

The Tron founder claimed that dissenters would face token lockups and exclusion from voting, while the project said the proposal aims to align all participants for the long-run.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/15/justin-sun-blasts-trump-linked-wlfi-s-absurd-governance-vote-escalating-feud

Crypto's new $11 million PAC booked millions in ads with firm started by Tether US CEO

While Tether has been closely associated with the emerging political action committee, the opening funding came from Cantor Fitzgerald and Anchorage Digital.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/15/crypto-s-new-usd11-million-pac-booked-millions-in-ads-with-firm-started-by-tether-us-ceo

Tether adds $70 million in bitcoin to reserves, bringing holdings above 97,000 BTC

The USDT stablecoin issuer has now accumulated over $7.1 billion in bitcoin as part of its strategy to recycle up 15% of its profit into BTC.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/15/tether-adds-usd70-million-in-bitcoin-to-reserves-bringing-holdings-above-97-000-btc

Bitcoin's $76,000 breakout fails but a rare signal is hinting at major market bottom

Derivatives funding rates have now remained negative for 46 days, a streak last seen following the FTX crash which marked the bottom of 2022's crypto winter.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/14/bitcoin-usd75-000-breakout-fails-but-a-rare-signal-is-hinting-at-major-market-bottom

Popular DeFi platform warns users to stay away from its site after security breach

The team that helps operate the platform, CoW Swap, said that it was working to resolve the issue for the DEX aggregator.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/14/popular-defi-platform-warns-users-to-stay-away-from-its-site-after-security-breach

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

Bitcoin and other cryptos fall as U.S., Iranian negotiators fail to reach war resolution

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said negotiations had ended after a daylong session in Pakistan.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/bitcoin-and-other-cryptos-fall-as-u-s-iranian-negotiators-fail-to-reach-war-resolution

Musk’s SpaceX holds $603 million in bitcoin despite $5 billion loss stemming from xAI

Arkham data shows 8,285 BTC in Coinbase Prime custody as the company swings from $8 billion profit to nearly $5 billion loss ahead of its IPO push.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/musk-s-spacex-holds-usd603-million-in-bitcoin-despite-usd5-billion-loss-stemming-from-xai

Bitwise files updated S-1 for Hyperliquid ETF as HYPE fund race heats up

HYPE has surged around 200% over the last 12 months. Other asset managers including Grayscale, 21Shares, and VanEck are also eyeing HYPE-linked ETFs.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/bitwise-files-updated-s-1-for-hyperliquid-etf-as-hype-fund-race-heats-up

The bitcoin market is splitting in two. Here's who is buying and selling amid the war

Six weeks of war have revealed that bitcoin's floor depends entirely on a handful of mandated buyers absorbing what everyone else is trying to get rid of.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/10/the-bitcoin-market-is-splitting-in-two-here-s-who-is-buying-and-selling-amid-the-war

Bhutan has sold 70% of its bitcoin in 18 months. It may have stopped BTC mining too.

The kingdom's holdings have dropped from 13,000 BTC to 3,954 since October 2024, with $215.7 million moved out this year alone. Its last mining inflow over $100,000 was recorded more than a year ago.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/bhutan-has-sold-70-of-its-bitcoin-in-18-months-it-may-have-stopped-btc-mining-too

Federal judge blocks Arizona from bringing criminal charges against Kalshi

Judge Michael Liburdi ordered Arizona not to bring any enforcement actions under state law against Kalshi, at least temporarily.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/10/federal-judge-blocks-arizona-from-bringing-criminal-charges-against-kalshi

Mythos AI threat prompts Bessent, Powell to convene bank CEOs for urgent talks

Mythos can rapidly spot software flaws and craft sophisticated exploits, raising fears of systemic risks in the banking system.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/10/mythos-ai-threat-sees-bessent-powell-call-urgent-meeting-with-bank-ceos

These 3 crypto stocks could actually beat bitcoin ETFs, says TD Cowen

Analyst Lance Vitanza is betting that digital asset treasury"companies like Nakamoto, SharpLink and Strive can outperform standard crypto ETFs by aggressively stacking coins and capturing staking yields.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/td-cowen-says-these-3-crypto-stocks-could-actually-beat-bitcoin-etfs

Binance adds prediction market to its app for millions of users

The integration covers gas costs to lower barriers for retail users. Binance doesn't operate the markets directly, instead providing access to a third-party application.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/binance-enters-prediction-markets-arena-via-predict-fun-integration

Fartcoin's price crashed 50% after $145 million manipulation bet went wrong

The liquidation was so large relative to the order book that Hyperliquid's auto-deleveraging mechanism activated, forcibly closing profitable short positions on the other side of the trade to prevent the system from accumulating bad debt.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/someone-tried-to-manipulate-fartcoin-s-price-with-a-usd145-million-long-it-crashed-50

Bitcoin’s $80,000 bull bet just took over the market

Whales and options traders are betting on a massive BTC reversal toward $80,000 as a fragile Iran ceasefire fuels hopes for a supply squeeze and a breakout.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/bitcoin-s-usd80-000-bull-bet-just-took-over-the-market

Bitcoin gets its first working prototype of quantum-resistant wallet rescue tool

Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun demos a prototype that could prevent millions of wallets from being frozen under a future quantum-defense upgrade

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/09/bitcoin-gets-first-working-prototype-of-quantum-resistant-wallet-rescue-tool

Morgan Stanley’s bitcoin ETF draws $34 million on day one

Morgan Stanley’s low-fee bitcoin ETF debuted with strong early trading, signaling demand as competition shifts to cost and distribution.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/08/morgan-stanley-s-bitcoin-etf-draws-usd34-million-on-day-one

Michael Saylor says bitcoin has likely bottomed, quantum risk overblown

Speaking at a Mizuho event, the Strategy (MSTR) executive chairman said the formation of banking credit pairing with digital credit will be the catalyst for the next bull market.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/08/michael-saylor-says-bitcoin-has-likely-bottomed-quantum-risk-overblown

Bitcoin vaults past $72,000 as U.S. stock futures surge on a two‑week U.S.–Iran ceasefire

Risk assets rose late Tuesday as oil collapsed after Trump and Iran confirmed the two-week ceasefire.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/08/bitcoin-u-s-stock-futures-surge-on-a-two-week-u-s-iran-ceasefire

Bitcoin rises past $69,000 as risk markets reverse big early losses on hope for Iran deal

Iran's government is reportedly reviewing Pakistan's request for a two-week ceasefire positively, according to an Axios report.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/07/bitcoin-rises-past-usd69-000-as-risk-markets-reverse-big-early-losses-on-hope-for-iran-deal

Stablecoin issuers get closer to U.S. federal rules with FDIC's new proposal

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. approved a proposed rule to govern the issuers, even as the Senate continues to debate GENIUS Act details.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/07/stablecoin-issuers-get-closer-to-u-s-federal-rules-with-fdic-s-new-proposal

Bitcoin, ether, solana hold steady as Trump sets Tuesday night deadline for Iran deal

Oil jumped above $112 on threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure if no agreement is reached by midnight, while crypto markets gave back Monday's ceasefire rally gains.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/07/bitcoin-ether-solana-hold-steady-as-trump-sets-tuesday-night-deadline-for-iran-deal

Bitcoin drops toward $68,000 as demand weakens and whales sell

Glassnode data shows soft participation, while a negative gamma setup below $68,000 leaves BTC exposed to a faster move toward $60,000.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/07/bitcoin-drops-toward-usd68-000-as-demand-weakens-and-whales-sell

Bitcoin options market is quietly pricing a major downside move

Options data shows traders are bracing for a sharp bitcoin drop as weak demand and fragile positioning leave the market exposed to a break below key levels, a report from Bitfinex shows.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/bitcoin-options-market-is-quietly-pricing-a-major-downside-move

Bitcoin reclaims $69,000 as ceasefire talks surface and crypto shorts get squeezed

A report that the U.S. and Iran are discussing a 45-day ceasefire lifted risk assets across the board on Monday, with short liquidations outpacing longs nearly 3-to-1 in the past 12 hours.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/bitcoin-reclaims-usd69-000-as-ceasefire-talks-surface-and-crypto-shorts-get-squeezed

Bitcoin meltdown to $10,000 remains likely unless prices reclaim $75,000, analyst says

Bloomberg's Mike McGlone has reiterated his forecast that Bitcoin could plunge to $10,000, this time anchoring his outlook to a clear line in the sand: $75,000.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/bitcoin-meltdown-to-usd10-000-remains-likely-unless-prices-reclaim-usd75-000-analyst-says

A simple explainer on what quantum computing actually is, and why it is terrifying for bitcoin

Most simplifies the complex process of quantum computing as "it can be 0 and 1 at the same time." That is not an explanation for why it threatens Bitcoin. This is.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/05/a-simple-explainer-on-what-quantum-computing-actually-is-and-why-it-is-terrifying-for-bitcoin

Polymarket pulls controversial Iran rescue markets after intense backlash

Prediction markets face rising regulatory pressure, with congressional Democrats proposing legislation to ban contracts tied to elections, war and government actions.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/05/polymarket-pulls-controversial-iran-rescue-markets-after-intense-backlash

Bitcoin holds steady as sentiment hits worst levels since Iran war began

Social sentiment, on-chain data, and positioning metrics all hit extremes not seen since late February, even as institutional buying remains elevated.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/05/bitcoin-enters-april-at-its-most-hated-level-since-the-war-began

Bitcoin's $1.3 trillion security race: Key initiatives aimed at quantum-proofing the world's largest blockchain

Developers are considering ways to quantum-proof the world's oldest cryptocurrency as the threat of this computing moves beyond a hypothetical.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/04/bitcoin-s-usd1-3-trillion-security-race-key-initiatives-aimed-at-quantum-proofing-the-world-s-largest-blockchain

Bitcoin tends to outperform gold and stocks after global shocks, Mercado Bitcoin finds

The study analyzed 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks and found that Bitcoin posted stronger returns than gold and the S&P 500 in each period.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/30/bitcoin-tends-to-outperform-gold-and-stocks-after-global-shocks-mercado-bitcoin-finds

Judge continues Nevada ban on Kalshi sports markets

A state judge ruled that Kalshi's prediction markets offering sports bets were "indistinguishable" from gambling, and extended a temporary ban in Nevada.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/04/judge-continues-nevada-ban-on-kalshi-sports-markets

Here's what 'cracking' bitcoin in 9 minutes by quantum computers actually means

Google's quantum paper made headlines with that number. Here's what it means, what's actually at risk, and why 6.9 million bitcoin are more exposed than the rest.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/31/what-does-cracking-bitcoin-in-9-minutes-by-quantum-computers-actually-mean

Circle under fire after $285 million Drift hack over inaction to freeze stolen USDC

Prominent blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleged faster action by Circle could have limited crypto losses, but freezing asset without legal authorization carries legal risks.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/03/circle-under-fire-after-usd285-million-drift-hack-over-inaction-to-freeze-stolen-usdc

Bitcoin heads into holiday weekend exposed as ETF and CME flows go offline

Good Friday shuts CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/03/bitcoin-heads-into-holiday-weekend-exposed-as-etf-and-cme-flows-go-offline

Todd Blanche, author of DOJ crypto enforcement memo, is now interim AG

U.S. President Donald Trump named Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and deputy attorney general, as the interim top prosecutor.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/02/todd-blanche-author-of-doj-crypto-enforcement-memo-now-interim-ag

Crypto market structure bill release pushed back as industries view revised stablecoin yield compromise this week

Crypto and banking industry representatives are viewing revised stablecoin yield compromise language this week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/02/crypto-market-structure-bill-release-pushed-back-as-industries-view-revised-stablecoin-yield-compromise-this-week

Here’s why bitcoin’s drop below $68,000 raises the risk of a crash under $60,000

The negative gamma zone below $68,000 can trigger a self-reinforcing sell-off, leading to an ever larger slump.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/02/here-s-why-bitcoin-s-drop-below-usd68-000-puts-it-at-risk-of-a-crash-under-usd60-000

Oil trader takes $17 million hit as tokenized crude rivals bitcoin liquidations

Brent crude futures on Hyperliquid recorded $46.6 million in liquidations, behind only ether and bitcoin. The single largest liquidation was a $17.17 million oil position.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/02/oil-trader-takes-usd17m-hit-as-tokenized-crude-rivals-bitcoin-liquidations

Bitcoin, ether, solana slide further as Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard'

Crypto and equities sold off after the president's national address undermined a two-day rally built on expectations the war was ending. Oil jumped 5% to above $106.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/02/bitcoin-ether-solana-slide-further-as-trump-threatens-to-hit-iran-extremely-hard

Citadel-backed EDX Markets applies for U.S. trust charter to expand institutional crypto services

The Citadel-backed exchange is seeking approval to offer custody and asset services as institutional demand grows.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/01/citadel-backed-edx-markets-applies-for-u-s-trust-charter-to-expand-institutional-crypto-services

Solana DeFi platform Drift investigates suspicious activity, tells users to halt deposits

The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/01/solana-defi-platform-drift-investigates-suspicious-activity-tells-users-to-halt-deposits