Bitcoin’s rebound may be fragile as Wall Street warns Hormuz disruption is not really over
A two-week conditional ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has forced a rapid rewrite of the Strait of Hormuz trade, but it has not fully restored the pre-war macro backdrop. Oil has fallen sharply from the panic highs, global equities have rallied, and Bitcoin has rebounded with them. That is a clear break from the […] The post Bitcoin’s rebound...
By Gino Matos 4/8/2026, 8:45:50 PM
Crypto Custody Consolidation: Standard Chartered Is Quietly Planning to Absorb Zodia Custody Into Its Investment Bank
The crypto custody market reached a new consolidation milestone Wednesday when Bloomberg reported that Standard Chartered is planning to integrate Zodia Custody’s business into its corporate and investment bank division as early as this month, folding its majority-owned crypto custody…
By Peace Longe 4/8/2026, 8:45:00 PM
US Treasury Rolls Out Draft Rule To Implement GENIUS Act Compliance Program
The US Treasury on Wednesday released a joint proposed rule from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) that would put meat on the bones of the GENIUS Act, the federal law establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins. The draft rule translates the statute’s requirements into...
By Ronaldo Marquez 4/8/2026, 8:42:19 PM
David Woodcock Named SEC Enforcement Chief as Agency Shifts Away From Gensler-Era Crypto Crackdown
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appointed David Woodcock as Director of the Division of Enforcement on Wednesday, with the role taking effect May 4. Key Takeaways: The SEC named David Woodcock as Enforcement Division director, effective May 4, 2026, succeeding acting director Sam Waldon. Woodcock led the SEC’s Fort Worth Regional...
By Jamie Redman 4/8/2026, 8:30:22 PM
Battle For Spot Bitcoin ETF Supremacy Heats Up As Morgan Stanley’s Low-Cost Fund Hits The Market
BlackRock’s top-performing ETF is now facing its strongest competition yet, as Morgan Stanley officially launches a lower-cost rival.
By Brenda Ngari 4/8/2026, 8:26:59 PM
Ripple Mints 9.9 Million RLUSD Tokens to Ethereum Blockchain
TLDR Ripple recently minted 9.9 million RLUSD tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. The minting follows a series of large RLUSD token burns conducted by Ripple. The newly minted RLUSD tokens are backed 1:1 by USD cash and equivalents. Ripple’s strategy of minting and burning tokens helps balance RLUSD supply and demand. The recent minting expands...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/8/2026, 8:23:51 PM
Ripple Unveils First Treasury Management System for Digital Assets
TLDR Ripple has launched a Treasury Management System with native digital asset capabilities, allowing businesses to manage both fiat and digital assets. The new system integrates Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury, making it the first TMS to directly support on-chain digital asset management. CFOs and treasury teams can now manage...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/8/2026, 8:15:47 PM
Stablecoin News: Treasury’s FinCEN Just Proposed Rules Requiring Issuers to Police Their Own Transactions
The stablecoin news out of Washington this week goes beyond reserves and redemptions — FinCEN, the Treasury’s financial crimes unit, has proposed rules that would fundamentally reform how stablecoin issuers and all US financial institutions handle anti-money laundering compliance, shifting…
By Peace Longe 4/8/2026, 8:15:00 PM
LangChain Releases Better-Harness Framework for Self-Improving AI Agents
LangChain open-sources Better-Harness, a system that uses evaluation data to autonomously optimize AI agent performance with measurable generalization gains. (Read More)
By N/A 4/8/2026, 8:11:57 PM
Little Pepe breaks $28m barrier as stage 13 enters final countdown to sellout
Little Pepe gains momentum as presale surpasses $28 million, attracting strong investor interest. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) continues to sustain its pace and is gaining momentum in the memecoins market, especially after officially crossing the $28 million mark for its presale…
By Samuel Msiska 4/8/2026, 8:09:27 PM
Saylor Names Key Reason Why Back Is Not Satoshi
A bombshell investigative report published by The New York Times claiming to have finally unmasked Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been met with skepticism from the cryptocurrency industry.
By Alex Dovbnya 4/8/2026, 8:05:22 PM
XFUNDS ETF Targets Bitcoin’s Overnight Returns and Treasuries by Day
TLDR The XFUNDS ETF, named Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF (NGHT), toggles between bitcoin and U.S. Treasuries throughout the day. The fund focuses on bitcoin’s overnight performance, capitalizing on the largest share of returns that occur after U.S. market hours. XFUNDS CEO David Nicholas emphasized that the strategy targets...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/8/2026, 8:05:15 PM
Iran to accept crypto payments as fees for Oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz – FT
Iran is reportedly planning to mandate crypto payments as transit fees for fully laden Oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the proposed two-week ceasefire with the US, according to a Wednesday report by the Financial Times (FT).
By N/A 4/8/2026, 8:03:23 PM
Here’s Why The Bitcoin, XRP, And Dogecoin Prices Are Surging Today
The Bitcoin, XRP, and Dogecoin prices are surging today, recording significant gains. This follows an agreement between the U.S. and Iran to a 2-week ceasefire as they work towards a peaceful settlement of the war. Why The Bitcoin, XRP, And Dogecoin Prices Are Up Today The Bitcoin, XRP, and Dogecoin prices are up over 4% […]
By Scott Matherson 4/8/2026, 8:00:45 PM
Bitcoin Range Analysis: Leverage Delta Flipping Signals Instability
The current consolidation of Bitcoin is showing signs of a deeper shift rather than a typical range-bound market. While price action appears relatively stable within a defined range, leverage behavior tells a very different story. Instead of a clear directional bias, the leverage delta has repeatedly flipped between positive and negative,...
By Godspower Owie 4/8/2026, 8:00:42 PM
Morpho Launches Morpho Agents to Integrate AI into DeFi Lending
TLDR Morpho has launched Morpho Agents in beta, allowing AI systems to interact directly with DeFi lending protocols on Ethereum and Base. The release includes the User Agent, which enables AI agents to read, simulate, and write operations on the Morpho platform. Morpho introduced the Builder Agent to provide developers with essential tools, code...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/8/2026, 7:48:40 PM
Bitcoin Treasuries Report: Strategy Buys 44,377 BTC in March 2026 as STRC Volume Hits $746M Record
According to a report published by bitcointreasuries.net and its researchers, Strategy purchased 44,377 bitcoin in March 2026, accounting for nearly all corporate bitcoin buying that month as its STRC digital credit product set back-to-back daily trading volume records. Key Takeaways: Strategy bought 44,377 BTC in March, now holding 762,099 BTC...
By Jamie Redman 4/8/2026, 7:45:18 PM
The FDIC’s Crypto Regulation Proposal: What the 191 Pages Actually Require for Stablecoin Holders
The crypto regulation landscape shifted Tuesday as the FDIC voted to release a 191-page proposed rule implementing the GENIUS Act, setting reserve, redemption, capital, and custody standards for stablecoin issuers — but the most consequential detail for everyday holders is…
By Peace Longe 4/8/2026, 7:40:00 PM
New Stablecoin Rules by U.S. Treasury Aim to Strengthen Financial Security
TLDR The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed new stablecoin rules to address money laundering and terrorism financing risks. The rules, released by FinCEN and OFAC, require stablecoin issuers to implement robust AML and CFT programs. Issuers will need to maintain risk-based internal controls and undergo regular audits to comply with sanctions...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/8/2026, 7:37:14 PM
Adam Back Denies Being Satoshi Amid NYT Probe
Back says Satoshi's unknown identity is good for BTC as it places it as a mathematical commodity rather than someone's project.
By Wayne Jones 4/8/2026, 7:30:14 PM
Stablecoin Flows Shift: Polygon and Plasma Lead in Real Usage
Rising stablecoin usage highlights growing preference for low-cost, high-speed networks. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 4/8/2026, 7:30:00 PM
Meta’s Muse Spark aims to put “personal superintelligence” in your browser
Meta has unveiled Muse Spark, its first AI model from the new Meta Superintelligence Labs unit, positioning it as a step toward “personal superintelligence” that can reason, use tools and orchestrate multiple agents on behalf of users. Announced on April…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 7:29:26 PM
Bitcoin has 3–5 years to prepare for quantum risk, says Bernstein
Bitcoin faces a future quantum threat, but Bernstein analysts say risks are concentrated in older wallets and exposed keys, and unlikely to cause existential disruption.
By Sam Bourgi 4/8/2026, 7:27:47 PM
Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Bottom, Sees Digital Credit as Catalyst
TLDR Michael Saylor predicts Bitcoin likely reached its bottom at $60,000 in early February. Saylor emphasizes that bottoms are driven by seller exhaustion rather than valuations. Limited selling pressure is expected for Bitcoin, with growing demand from ETF inflows and corporate treasury reallocations. Saylor believes the next Bitcoin bull market...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/8/2026, 7:22:44 PM
Zcash Price Surges Over 30% in 24 Hours as Grayscale Accumulates $46 Million in Shielded ZEC
The Zcash price surged over 30% in 24 hours after the Grayscale Zcash Trust reportedly accumulated approximately $46 million in shielded ZEC, triggering the sharpest single-day rally the privacy coin has seen in weeks and pushing daily trading volume past…
By Peace Longe 4/8/2026, 7:15:00 PM
Nunchuk Releases Open-Source Tools for Bitcoin Agents With Bounded Authority
Bitcoin Magazine Nunchuk Releases Open-Source Tools for Bitcoin Agents With Bounded Authority Nunchuk released open-source Bitcoin agent tools that let AI help manage wallets under strict policy-based limits while keeping humans in full control of spending authority. This post Nunchuk Releases Open-Source Tools for Bitcoin Agents With Bounded...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/8/2026, 7:12:51 PM
US Treasury moves forward with GENIUS Act, focusing on illicit finance
The proposed rule would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs, and be able to “block, freeze, and reject” certain transactions.
By Turner Wright 4/8/2026, 7:08:05 PM
Kraken Steps Up Speed Race with New Equinix Colocation Service for Crypto Traders
Kraken has launched a new colocation cross-connect service through Liquidity Connect, giving traders faster and more stable access to its digital asset exchange. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!). The service is hosted at Equinix London, a major global financial data center, and is now available...
By Jared Kirui 4/8/2026, 7:07:48 PM
ZachXBT Exposes North Korean IT Workers Running $1M/Month Crypto Fraud Network
TLDR: ZachXBT obtained leaked data from 390 accounts on a North Korean internal payment server via infostealer. Over $3.5M moved through network wallets since late November 2025, with one Tron address frozen by Tether. Three OFAC-sanctioned companies — Sobaeksu, Saenal, and Songkwang — appeared directly in the breached data. Workers received IDA...
By Brenda Mary 4/8/2026, 7:07:14 PM
Bitcoin rebounds as oil cools but Trump impeachment odds show markets still on edge
Polymarket put the odds of President Donald Trump being impeached before his term ends at 64% on Apr. 7, near the contract's high-water mark since its Mar. 19 launch. A comparable Kalshi contract, which resolves against Library of Congress records and runs through Jan. 1, 2028, was priced around 67% in the same window. Driving […] The post Bitcoin...
By Gino Matos 4/8/2026, 7:05:47 PM
xStocks hackathon shows how on-chain equities grow beyond price trackers
xPrime, Stretch and xStream, winners of the inaugural xStocks Hackathon, show how tokenized equities can evolve into prime brokerage, structured products and automated strategy layers built natively on-chain. The inaugural xStocks Hackathon on the French Riviera compressed the future of…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 7:04:00 PM
Circle Launches CPN Managed Payments for Banks and PSPs to Settle in USDC Without Holding Crypto
Circle Internet Group launched CPN Managed Payments on Wednesday, a full-stack stablecoin settlement platform designed to let banks, fintechs, and payment service providers process USDC transactions without holding or managing digital assets. Key Takeaways: Circle launched CPN Managed Payments on April 8, 2026, giving PSPs and banks access to USDC...
By Jamie Redman 4/8/2026, 7:03:51 PM
Jim Rickards Calls Bitcoin ‘Easier to Hack’ in Latest Security Warning
TLDR Jim Rickards claims Bitcoin is easier to hack than people realize, raising concerns about its security. He emphasizes that while blockchain technology is secure, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are more vulnerable. Rickards argues that Bitcoin transactions are easier to trace and analyze than many users expect. He compares crypto markets to a...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/8/2026, 7:03:20 PM
Aave Breakdown Deepens With Supply Flooding Back To Binance. Learn What Triggered The Rush
Aave is under selling pressure. The market is pricing risk. And according to top analyst Darkfost, what is happening to AAVE right now is not a market problem — it is a protocol problem. Related Reading: A Key Bitcoin Signal Is Quietly Building While The Price Stays Flat: Here Is What to Watch Next A report from Darkfost has identified a sequence...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 4/8/2026, 7:00:50 PM
Price predictions 4/8: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK
Bitcoin’s relief rally is facing selling pressure near $72,000, but technical charts suggest a bullish bias. Will altcoins follow in BTC’s footsteps?
By Rakesh Upadhyay 4/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Adam Back Denies Being Bitcoin Creator In Response To NYT: ‘I Am Not Satoshi’
Blockstream CEO, Adam Back, denied on Wednesday that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC), responding to a New York Times (NYT) investigation that pointed to him as the leading suspect. The NYT report, by John Carreyrou, drew on a range of circumstantial evidence — including parallels in writing style, the use of...
By Ronaldo Marquez 4/8/2026, 6:59:30 PM
Nurix Therapeutics (NRIX) Stock Declines Amid Expanding Losses and R&D Investment
Nurix Therapeutics (NRIX) stock slips 1.65% as losses grow despite BTK degrader progress and strategic partnerships driving pipeline expansion. The post Nurix Therapeutics (NRIX) Stock Declines Amid Expanding Losses and R&D Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/8/2026, 6:57:35 PM
SHIB & DOGE Fetch 5%: Is a Big Triangle Breakout Looming?
The meme coin section has soared to $35 billion with two of the top dogs taking the lion’s share of the gains. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 4/8/2026, 6:55:00 PM
Morgan Stanley Debuts First Bank-Affiliated Bitcoin ETF on NYSE
TLDR Morgan Stanley has launched its spot Bitcoin ETF, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, on NYSE Arca. The ETF aims to provide investors with regulated exposure to Bitcoin through a traditional investment vehicle. MSBT tracks Bitcoin’s price using the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark 4 PM NY Settlement Rate. The fund offers one of the lowest-cost...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/8/2026, 6:53:29 PM
Techno Revenant unlocks $93.7M HYPE stake, stoking whale-watch jitters
A whale wallet tied to pseudonymous trader “Techno Revenant” has just unstaked roughly 2.4 million HYPE tokens after a six‑month lock-up, freeing an estimated $93.7 million worth of supply with no immediate indication of whether the position will be dumped,…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 6:45:41 PM
Bitcoin ETF Fee War: Morgan Stanley’s 0.14% Is Now the Cheapest in the Market — Here’s What That Means
The bitcoin ETF fee war reached its lowest point ever today as Morgan Stanley’s MSBT launched at 0.14% annually on NYSE Arca, directly undercutting every competing spot bitcoin fund in the US market, from BlackRock’s IBIT at 0.25% to Fidelity’s…
By Peace Longe 4/8/2026, 6:45:00 PM
XRP Unseats Bitcoin and Solana to Record Largest Inflow from Digital Asset Investors
Digital asset investment products pulled in $224 million last week. This figure points to a modest recovery in sentiment.
By Olivia Brooke 4/8/2026, 6:41:44 PM
Stellar (XLM) Price Prediction for 2026, 2030: Is a Structural Breakout Ahead?
The post Stellar (XLM) Price Prediction for 2026, 2030: Is a Structural Breakout Ahead? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the Stellar crypto is XLM is holding its $0.13–$0.16 demand zone, with a breakout above $0.30 and $0.50 needed to confirm a structural trend reversal toward 2026 targets. If payment...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 4/8/2026, 6:39:40 PM
Gold Leads Macro Cycle as Bitcoin Lags Before Risk Capital Rotation Phase
TLDR: Gold often reacts early to liquidity shifts and macro stress, while Bitcoin follows months later once risk appetite improves. Historical trends show Bitcoin can lag gold by three to six months before entering strong upward price acceleration phases. The BTC/Gold ratio helps track capital rotation, revealing when investors shift from...
By Brenda Mary 4/8/2026, 6:38:49 PM
Yuga Labs Ends Legal Battle Over Copycat Bored Ape NFT Collection
TLDR Yuga Labs has settled its lawsuit against Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen over the alleged infringement of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs. The settlement permanently bars Ripps and Cahen from using Yuga Labs’ trademarks and imagery. The legal battle began in 2022 when Yuga Labs accused Ripps and Cahen of profiting from a collection [...] The post...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/8/2026, 6:36:53 PM
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.
By Francisco Rodrigues 4/8/2026, 6:35:47 PM
Treasury Proposes Stablecoin AML Rules as Bessent Vows to Protect US Financial System
The U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed new rules on April 8, 2026, requiring permitted payment stablecoin issuers to comply with federal anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions laws for the first time. Key Takeaways: FinCEN and OFAC issued a joint NPRM on April 8, 2026, requiring stablecoin issuers to comply with Bank Secrecy Act...
By Jamie Redman 4/8/2026, 6:34:49 PM
Internet Computer (ICP) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Is ICP Preparing a Move Toward $25?
The post Internet Computer (ICP) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Is ICP Preparing a Move Toward $25? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the ICP crypto is . If the recovery structure develops, ICP could gradually climb toward the $27 region by the end of 2026. With stronger Web3 infrastructure adoption,...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 4/8/2026, 6:34:08 PM
Visa and Coinbase team with Nevermined on AI agent commerce
Visa Intelligent Commerce and Coinbase x402 power Nevermineds new system for AI agent payments across digital goods and services. The post Visa and Coinbase team with Nevermined on AI agent commerce appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/8/2026, 6:33:10 PM
Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock: Introduces Fiat-Focused Blockchain Payment Solution
Circle (CRCL) debuts fiat-first payment platform for institutions, enabling blockchain settlement without holding USDC while expanding global adoption. The post Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock: Introduces Fiat-Focused Blockchain Payment Solution appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/8/2026, 6:31:09 PM