White House study bolsters crypto's stance in stablecoin yield fight against bankers
White House economists said banning rewards wouldn't significantly boost banks' financial health, amplifying the crypto industry view in the Clarity Act debate.
By Olivier Acuna 4/8/2026, 2:14:51 PM
U.S. stocks surge as Iran‑US ceasefire sparks tech‑led relief rally
U.S. stocks ripped higher as an Iran–US ceasefire plan sparked a tech‑ and China‑led risk‑on rally, with the Dow up 2.76%, the S&P 500 up 2.64% and the Nasdaq up 3.5%. U.S. stocks opened dramatically higher on Wednesday as news…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 2:12:52 PM
SBI Ripple Asia Receives Japanese Regulatory Green Light for XRPL Token Platform
SBI Ripple Asia receives Japanese regulatory approval for XRPL Token Platform, enabling compliant digital asset issuance and blockchain-based payments. The post SBI Ripple Asia Receives Japanese Regulatory Green Light for XRPL Token Platform appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/8/2026, 2:11:54 PM
Crypto Market Today: What Comes Next For Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP; A Breakout With a Macro Twist?
The post Crypto Market Today: What Comes Next For Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP; A Breakout With a Macro Twist? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets are entering a pivotal phase as macro signals begin to diverge, with Bitcoin flashing breakout. Bitcoin is showing early signs of a technical breakout, pushing above important levels...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 4/8/2026, 2:10:23 PM
Pi Network (PI) News Today: April 8
Here are the latest major developments and price movements around the popoular project.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 4/8/2026, 2:10:18 PM
BingX Kicks Off Global Capital Gala, Spotlighting TradFi Trading Opportunities
BingX has announced the launch of its Global Capital Gala, a trading campaign spotlighting BingX's expanding TradFi range of global assets.
By PR DESK 4/8/2026, 2:07:27 PM
Russell 2000 rally signals risk appetite return as Iran-US ceasefire calms markets
Global markets are staging a sharp relief rally as signs of an Iran‑US ceasefire cool fears of an extended Middle East conflict, with the Russell 2000 Index surging 3.4% to its highest level in more than a month and Bitcoin…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 2:07:11 PM
Binance Founder CZ Shares Untold Story in New Book: Freedom of Money
Changpeng Zhao’s new book, Freedom of Money, offers a personal account of his journey from rural China to building Binance. It also explores crypto’s rise, controversies, and the future of financial freedom. Key Takeaways: Changpeng Zhao’s 2026 book details Binance’s 2017 rise, shaping views on crypto leadership. CZ covers FTX and Terra crashes,...
By Emmanuel Musa 4/8/2026, 2:06:26 PM
Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Jumps 7% Following $474M Capital Raise Completion
Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock surged 7% after closing a $474M equity offering and receiving an Outperform rating from Citizens with an $85 target price. The post Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Jumps 7% Following $474M Capital Raise Completion appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/8/2026, 2:05:46 PM
WhiteBIT Secures Broker License in Georgia
The post WhiteBIT Secures Broker License in Georgia appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Expanding regulated crypto derivatives access in a growing financial hub WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, has obtained a broker license from the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) through its local entity, WhiteBIT Broker....
By Sara K 4/8/2026, 2:02:55 PM
Bitcoin recovers as US and Iran Agree a Ceasefire Deal
Key takeaways BTC is up 4% and is now trading above $71k. The rally could push Bitcoin’s price above $76k for the first time since March 16. Bitcoin and crypto market surge following U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and the broader cryptocurrency market experienced a significant rise over the last 24 hours after […]...
By Hassan Maishera 4/8/2026, 2:01:33 PM
SEC Admits Flaws In Crypto Enforment, What Went Wrong?
In a strange move, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has clarified shortcomings in its past approach by dropping seven lawsuits against crypto companies, among them Binance and Coinbase. Another Crypto-Mishap…But From Regulators Strange things are happening in crypto today. Not only a top U.S. legacy outlet released a piece claiming to...
By James Halver 4/8/2026, 2:00:27 PM
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Expands Home Services with $150M F9 Brands Acquisition
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) shares rise 6% on news of F9 Brands acquisition for ~$150M, expanding into flooring and cabinets with Lumber Liquidators deal. The post Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Expands Home Services with $150M F9 Brands Acquisition appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/8/2026, 1:58:42 PM
Crypto portfolio checklist: 5 key steps for smart management
Follow this crypto portfolio checklist covering 5 key steps: goal-setting, diversification, rebalancing, and security to optimize your returns in 2026.
By Idris Calloway 4/8/2026, 1:58:37 PM
Wedbush Declares Tech Stock Bottom Following US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement
Tech stocks rallied sharply after US-Iran ceasefire reopened Strait of Hormuz. Wedbush says the bottom is in for software and Magnificent 7 stocks. The post Wedbush Declares Tech Stock Bottom Following US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/8/2026, 1:57:51 PM
Cardano (ADA) Volume Soars 79% as Price Sees New Weekly Rebound
Cardano volume goes parabolic as price makes a new attempt to retest $0.30.
By Godfrey Benjamin 4/8/2026, 1:57:00 PM
Standard Chartered mulls folding parts of Zodia Custody in-house: Bloomberg
Standard Chartered is reportedly exploring a shake-up of Zodia Custody that would bring parts of the crypto custodian inside its own investment bank.
By Christina Comben 4/8/2026, 1:56:23 PM
Zcash (ZEC) Surges 25% With $602 Million Liquidated From Crypto Market
Zcash led altcoin rally, jumping as much as 25% amid a short squeeze on the crypto market.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 4/8/2026, 1:51:00 PM
Polymarket traders doubt quick Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire despite Hormuz deal
Polymarket traders see the Israel–Hezbollah front staying hot for months despite a two-week US–Iran ceasefire, turning ceasefire wording and airstrikes into tradable risk. Polymarket traders are betting that the Israel–Hezbollah front will remain active for months, even as Washington and…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 1:48:58 PM
CZ memoir revives feud with OKX founder Star Xu over contract forgery, Huobi arrest
CZ’s new memoir reignited his long-running feud with OKX founder Star Xu, who called the Binance founder a liar in posts on X.
By Christina Comben 4/8/2026, 1:48:09 PM
Zcash (ZEC) Jumps 25% Daily, Fueling Predictions of a Push Toward $700
"The path looks open for a continued rally," one X user argued.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 4/8/2026, 1:47:48 PM
Hedera Price Targets $0.10 as SWIFT ISO 20022 Testing Boosts HBAR
Hedera integrates Wyoming’s Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) Hedera passes SWIFT ISO 20022 testing, positioning as core infrastructure for…
By Harsh Chauhan 4/8/2026, 1:46:35 PM
Quantum threat to Bitcoin is real, but manageable, according to Wall Street broker Bernstein
The broker said advances in quantum computing are accelerating the timeline for crypto risk, but argued Bitcoin faces a multi-year upgrade cycle, not an existential crisis.
By Will Canny 4/8/2026, 1:45:07 PM
Saylor’s solo act: JPMorgan says Strategy is practically the only thing keeping crypto flows alive
Digital asset inflows totaled $11 billion in Q1, as institutional demand and ETF outflows left corporate buyers and venture capital as the primary sources of funding.
By Will Canny 4/8/2026, 1:44:05 PM
Morgan Stanley Becomes Official First US Bank To Launch A Spot Bitcoin ETF
Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Becomes Official First US Bank To Launch A Spot Bitcoin ETF Morgan Stanley officially launched the first U.S. bank-issued spot bitcoin ETF, undercutting rivals on fees and leveraging its massive advisor network to challenge BlackRock’s dominance. This post Morgan Stanley Becomes Official First US Bank To Launch A...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/8/2026, 1:43:08 PM
Shiba Inu Burn Rate Rockets 3,230% as Price Flips Bullish
Shiba Inu sees steady network growth as its burn activity continues to surge at skyrocketing pace, signaling increased demand for the meme token.
By Caroline Amosun 4/8/2026, 1:43:00 PM
BTC Surges Toward $73K as Iran Reportedly Demands Bitcoin for Hormuz Passage
The Strait of Hormuz was just reopened, will passage be paid in bitcoin?
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/8/2026, 1:40:18 PM
Instant settlement strains crypto’s capital efficiency: Ethan Buchman
Crypto trades settle instantly, but at the cost of capital efficiency. This forces firms to overcollateralize and limits how far markets can scale, says Cosmos co-founder Ethan Buchman.
By Yohan Yun 4/8/2026, 1:40:10 PM
BlackRock ETF wallets shift $49M in BTC and ETH into Coinbase Prime
BlackRock ETF wallets moved $49m in BTC and ETH into Coinbase Prime, extending a months‑long pattern that turns ETF flows into a live gauge of institutional positioning. BlackRock moved 8,513 ETH and 416.654 BTC, worth roughly $49 million in total,…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 1:38:48 PM
Shiba Inu Adds 157 Billion in Last 24 Hours, Hinting at End of Bullish Recovery
Shiba Inu faces market pressure as soon as it shows some signs of a bullish recovery.
By Arman Shirinyan 4/8/2026, 1:38:00 PM
Iran to Accept Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Transit as Ceasefire Takes Hold
Bitcoin Magazine Iran to Accept Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Transit as Ceasefire Takes Hold Iran plans to charge ships Bitcoin tolls to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, tying the cryptocurrency to a key global energy chokepoint. This post Iran to Accept Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Transit as Ceasefire Takes Hold first appeared on Bitcoin...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/8/2026, 1:37:46 PM
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Plunges 6% as Iran Conflict Slashes Gulf Operations
Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock dropped 6.1% as Iran war slashed Q1 production 6%, damaged Qatar LNG assets, and caused $5.3B downstream hit despite higher oil prices. The post Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Plunges 6% as Iran Conflict Slashes Gulf Operations appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/8/2026, 1:35:47 PM
Polygon Labs targets up to $100M raise to supercharge payments push
Polygon Labs is seeking up to $100m to cement its pivot from generic L2 infra to a regulated stablecoin payments stack built around Coinme, Sequence and its Open Money Stack. Polygon Labs is seeking up to $100 million in fresh…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 1:33:40 PM
Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Craig Wright Admits He Was Wrong, XRP Investors Come Back to ETF Market With $3.32 Million Fresh Inflows, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Targets 33% Upside as Ethereum Proxy: Morning Crypto Report
Craig Wright admits he was wrong about Bitcoin, while XRP ETFs record $3.32 million in fresh inflows. Plus, Shiba Inu coin targets 33% gains in a risk-on rally.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 4/8/2026, 1:32:00 PM
2018 Footage Of Ripple CEO Saying They’re Taking Over SWIFT Resurfaces, But How Have They Fared Since Then?
A viral footage from 2018 has resurfaced online, showing CEO Brad Garlinghouse boldly declaring that Ripple was taking over SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications). At the time, the crypto payments company was still in its early growth phase, aggressively positioning itself as a faster and more cost-effective...
By Sandra White 4/8/2026, 1:30:09 PM
HSBC Says S&P 500 Bottom Very Likely In, Sees Stock Market Flashing Multiple Bullish Signals
The British universal bank and financial services group HSBC says the US equities market has likely hit bottom. In a new interview on Squawk on the Street, the bank’s chief multi-asset strategist Max Kettner says that the S&P 500 closing low at 6,343 on Monday could be the near-term low. “[U]ntil very recently, we didn’t […] The post HSBC Says S&P...
By Rhodilee Jean Dolor 4/8/2026, 1:30:06 PM
Cango sells 2,000 BTC, cuts Bitcoin production cost by 19% in March
Bitcoin miner Cango said it sold 2,000 BTC to pay off debt and cut its BTC production cost by 19% as part of its strategic pivot to energy and AI infrastructure.
By Zoltan Vardai 4/8/2026, 1:29:50 PM
Whale Transactions Spike Across Altcoins as Smart Money Circles Key Levels
The post Whale Transactions Spike Across Altcoins as Smart Money Circles Key Levels appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Something’s brewing and no, it’s not retail hype this time. Whale transactions are suddenly exploding across multiple altcoins, and the timing? Suspiciously perfect. Over the past week, whale transactions those chunky $100K+...
By Yash Jain 4/8/2026, 1:29:22 PM
Thai SEC moves to expose hidden funding behind crypto shareholders
Thailand’s SEC plans to drag hidden funders of crypto firms into its major‑shareholder regime, tightening AML rules even as it opens the door to Bitcoin‑linked derivatives and ETFs. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing new rules that would…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 1:28:54 PM
Nvidia (NVDA) vs Broadcom (AVGO): Which AI Stock Delivers Superior Returns in 2025?
Comparing Nvidia (NVDA) and Broadcom (AVGO) AI stocks: revenue growth, margins, analyst ratings, and investment value. Which offers better returns? The post Nvidia (NVDA) vs Broadcom (AVGO): Which AI Stock Delivers Superior Returns in 2025? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/8/2026, 1:28:26 PM
Stability AI Launches Brand Studio Platform for Enterprise Creative Teams
Stability AI debuts Brand Studio, an AI creative platform with curated model routing and precision editing tools aimed at professional marketing teams. (Read More)
By N/A 4/8/2026, 1:25:23 PM
Bittensor Price Forecast: Is $570 the Next Big Target for TAO?
The Bittensor price is currently showing bullish signals, potentially targeting $570. The TAO crypto has outshone major players…
By Nynu Jamal 4/8/2026, 1:24:12 PM
Iran demands Bitcoin, crypto payments for Strait of Hormuz passage: FT
Iran's crypto demand for Hormuz passage could disrupt global shipping, impact oil prices, and increase geopolitical tensions in the region. The post Iran demands Bitcoin, crypto payments for Strait of Hormuz passage: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/8/2026, 1:23:12 PM
Thailand SEC Introduces Stricter Regulations to Uncover Concealed Crypto Financing
Thailand's SEC proposes new crypto regulations targeting hidden funding sources, expanding shareholder definitions to combat money laundering and improve oversight. The post Thailand SEC Introduces Stricter Regulations to Uncover Concealed Crypto Financing appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/8/2026, 1:23:00 PM
Strategy (MSTR) Stock Surges 6% as CEO Compares STRC Success to Apple’s iPhone Launch
Strategy (MSTR) stock jumps 6% pre-market as BTIG holds $250 target. CEO calls STRC's $5B milestone an 'iPhone moment' after 7-month revenue surge. The post Strategy (MSTR) Stock Surges 6% as CEO Compares STRC Success to Apple’s iPhone Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/8/2026, 1:21:26 PM
Polymarket closes Brahma acquisition to scale its DeFi stack
Polymarket has completed its all‑stock acquisition of DeFi startup Brahma, pulling in its smart account stack to speed execution, deepen liquidity, and defend share as prediction markets explode. Polymarket has finalized the acquisition of DeFi infrastructure company Brahma, fully integrating…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 1:19:37 PM
Solana Price Exits 200-Day Downtrend – Is $100 SOL Close?
The Solana price gives an upside breakout from the resistance trendline of a seven-month-long resistance trendline. A diplomatic…
By Sahil Mahadik 4/8/2026, 1:19:29 PM
Bitcoin Breaks $71K as Donald Trump Signals Iran Regime Change and Nuclear Removal
The post Bitcoin Breaks $71K as Donald Trump Signals Iran Regime Change and Nuclear Removal appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Global financial markets are showing renewed strength as easing geopolitical tensions and improving sentiment push risk assets higher. Bitcoin has moved back above the key $71,000 level, a zone that had acted as...
By Nidhi Kolhapur 4/8/2026, 1:15:50 PM
Bitcoin and Crypto Asset Products Witness $224,000,000 in Weekly Inflows Amid Mixed Geopolitical Signals: CoinShares
Digital asset products saw minor inflows last week, according to a new update from Coinshares. Investors bought $224 million in crypto assets with XRP leading the gains. The token recorded $119.6 million in inflows, the largest since mid-December 2025 and bringing its year-to-date inflows to $159 million. Bitcoin (BTC) follows with $107.3 million...
By Rhodilee Jean Dolor 4/8/2026, 1:14:56 PM
Iran eyes crypto toll for oil tanker transits through Strait of Hormuz, according to FT
Iran plans to collect cryptocurrency and other digital payments as transit fees from fully loaded oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, said the report.
By Omkar Godbole 4/8/2026, 1:14:44 PM