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Nasdaq Expands ETP Definition to Include Class ETF Shares in New Rule Filing
Nasdaq filed a rule change on April 7 seeking to broaden its Exchange-Traded Product definition to encompass Class ETF Shares — a hybrid investment structure that combines features of traditional mutual funds and exch…
Standard Chartered to Reabsorb Zodia Custody Into Core Banking Operations
Standard Chartered is preparing to reintegrate the client-facing operations of Zodia Custody into its Corporate and Investment Bank's digital assets division, according to Bloomberg sources. The move, potentially anno…
White House Stablecoin Report Faces Banking Pushback Amid CLARITY Act Negotiations
A newly released White House Council of Economic Advisers report on stablecoin yields is drawing sharp criticism from banking insiders, even as crypto industry leaders welcome its conclusions. The dispute is adding fr…
Ethereum Shows Early Recovery Signs But Faces Key Resistance at $2,400
Ethereum is beginning to show signs of life after a prolonged bearish stretch, but analysts caution that a confirmed bullish reversal is far from guaranteed. Over the past 24 hours, ETH price action has gravitated tow…
XRP Price Analysis: Compression Setup Forms as Bulls and Bears Battle for Control
XRP is attempting to stabilize following months of sustained downward pressure, with early technical signs hinting at a potential shift in bearish momentum — or at minimum, a temporary pause in the selling trend.
Bitcoin Breaks $70,000 in Liquidation-Fueled Rally
Bitcoin has decisively crossed the $70,000 threshold, catching many market participants off guard with the speed and conviction of the move. After weeks of tight price compression and repeated failed breakout attempts…
Morgan Stanley Launches MSBT: The Cheapest Spot Bitcoin ETF on the Market
Morgan Stanley officially entered the spot bitcoin ETF space this Wednesday, debuting its fund under the ticker MSBT to a promising reception. The fund recorded over 1.6 million shares traded and pulled in approximate…
Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Has Bottomed, Credit Markets Are the Next Catalyst
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (MSTR), is confident that Bitcoin hit its cycle bottom in early February around the $60,000 price level. Speaking at a Mizuho investor event, Saylor explained that market…
US Treasury Signals Tighter Stablecoin Oversight Under GENIUS Act
The U.S. Treasury outlined plans with OFAC and FinCEN to tighten oversight of stablecoins and crypto intermediaries under the GENIUS Act to curb illicit finance.
$792 Million Crypto Liquidations Hit as Short Positions Lead Market Volatility
About $792 million in crypto positions were liquidated in 24 hours, led by short squeezes on Binance and driven by volatility in Bitcoin and Ethereum markets.
Iran Hormuz Transit Fee Plan Raises Prospect of Crypto, Yuan Settlements
Iran’s proposed Hormuz transit fee during a ceasefire is prompting speculation about yuan or crypto-based payment channels amid ongoing sanctions constraints.
Economist Steve Keen Warns Bitcoin Could Trend to Zero Amid Energy Concerns
Economist Steve Keen argues Bitcoin could trend toward zero, citing energy constraints, deflationary design, and lack of institutional backing as structural risks.
Swiss Banks Launch CHF Stablecoin Sandbox to Advance On-Chain Payments
UBS and major Swiss banks launch a CHF stablecoin sandbox to test real-world payments and settlement use cases.
Polymarket Launches Stablecoin as Circle Faces Scrutiny Over Drift Hack Response
Polymarket introduces its own USDC-backed stablecoin amid infrastructure overhaul as Circle faces criticism over delayed response to a $285 million Drift-related exploit, highlighting execution risks in stablecoin sys…
[Crypto Horoscope] April 8, 2026 — Zodiac Token Outlook in an Extreme Fear Tape
With the Fear & Greed Index at 17 (Extreme Fear) and Bitcoin holding near $71,503, the market mood reads cautious and defensive—less about boasting and more about managing nerves and avoiding rushed decisions.
AAVE Price Drops to October Lows as Whale Selling and Exchange Reserves Signal Bearish Pressure
Aave (AAVE) is facing significant selling pressure as exchange reserves climb to 2.23 million tokens, up from 2.07 million since early February. Binance alone now holds approximately 1.63 million AAVE, increasing from…
Arthur Hayes Bets Big on HYPE Token While Offloading ETHFI and AUKI
Arthur Hayes, BitMEX co-founder and CIO of family office Maelstrom, is making bold moves in the current crypto market. In an April 8 post on X, Hayes publicly declared that Hyperliquid's HYPE token is the only asset h…
Dogecoin (DOGE) Flatlines Below Key Moving Averages Amid Weak Volume
Dogecoin's price action has stalled after a prolonged downtrend, with DOGE now consolidating in a narrow $0.09–$0.10 range. While this sideways movement may look like stabilization on the surface, the broader technica…
XRP Price Breaks $1.37 Resistance — Real Reversal or Just a Bounce?
XRP has pushed above a key resistance level, but whether this signals a genuine trend shift or a short-lived bounce remains the central question for traders watching the market closely. The move above $1.37 came on no…
Bitcoin Surges Past $72,700 as Trump-Iran Ceasefire Triggers Massive Crypto Short Squeeze
Markets were caught off guard Tuesday night when President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran via Truth Social, sending bitcoin rocketing past $72,700 and triggering one of the most violent short squeezes …
CZ's Memoir Reveals the Truth Behind Binance's Failed FTX Acquisition
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, has opened up about the dramatic events surrounding FTX's collapse in November 2022 in his newly released memoir, Freedom of Money. Among the most striking revelatio…
Bitcoin Options Open Interest Jumps to $33.7 Billion as Bullish Positioning Builds
Bitcoin options open interest rose to $33.7 billion with call-heavy positioning, signaling growing medium-term bullish sentiment among traders.
Altcoin Volume Divergence Signals Strong Rallies in AIA, RENDER as SOLV Faces Sell Pressure
Altcoin data shows AIA and RENDER rallies backed by rising volume while SOLV declines signal intensifying sell pressure and potential capitulation risk.
Kalshi and FOX Partner to Bring Real-Time Prediction Market Data to Broadcast News
Kalshi and FOX have confirmed a major cross-platform integration that will embed live forecast data directly into FOX's television, streaming, and digital coverage. The partnership marks a significant step in how main…
Morgan Stanley Set to Launch First Bank-Issued Bitcoin ETF
Morgan Stanley is making history by becoming the first major bank to launch a Bitcoin ETF, set to debut on the NYSE under the ticker "MBST." Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas confirmed the listing, noting it will be th…
Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Selling Pressure Amid Fed Rate Cut Delay and Geopolitical Tensions
Bitcoin and Ethereum are experiencing notable price corrections as a combination of macroeconomic shifts and escalating geopolitical tensions weighs heavily on crypto markets. Bitcoin is currently consolidating around…
SBI Ripple Asia Completes XRPL Token Issuance Platform for Regulated Payments in Japan
SBI Ripple Asia has finalized development of its token issuance platform built on the XRP Ledger, marking a significant step forward for blockchain-based payments in Japan. The platform enables businesses to issue and…
Bitcoin and Markets Surge After Iran Ceasefire Report
Risk assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), staged a dramatic late-session recovery on Tuesday after Axios broke the news that Iran had responded positively to Pakistan's proposal for a two-week ceasefire. The development i…
FDIC Unveils Stablecoin Regulatory Proposal Under the GENIUS Act
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has officially rolled out its regulatory approach for stablecoin issuers, acting on its mandate under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act…
Trump's WLFI Crypto Venture Under Fire Over Ties to Sanctioned Network
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the cryptocurrency venture co-founded by U.S. President Donald Trump and partly owned by his family, is facing renewed scrutiny after its USD1 stablecoin was integrated with AB DAO, a S…
Solana's Bold Billboard: "Don't Waste Time With Crypto"
The Solana Foundation is turning heads in San Francisco with a provocative billboard campaign carrying a simple message: "Don't waste time with crypto." For a blockchain organization, the statement sounds counterintui…
DeFi Yields in 2026: Are the Returns Still Worth the Risk?
Decentralized finance once promised investors extraordinary passive income, with lending protocols like Aave delivering returns as high as 20% and newer platforms offering thousands of percent annually. Those days app…
[Crypto Horoscope] April 7, 2026 — Zodiac Token Outlook in Extreme Fear
With the Fear & Greed Index at 11 (Extreme Fear) and Bitcoin holding near $68,244, the tape reads like a crowded exit sign—less about bravado, more about who can keep composure when liquidity feels thin.
Robinhood Tapped for Trump Child Investment Program, Boosting Long-Term Revenue Outlook
Robinhood has been selected as a brokerage partner for the Trump administration’s child investment account program, positioning the firm for potential long-term recurring revenue as the initiative scales.
Bitcoin Underperforms April Seasonality as 2026 Gains Lag Historical Trends
Bitcoin posts modest April gains far below historical averages, reflecting слабened momentum despite typical seasonal strength.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge as BTC Holds Near $70,000
Bitcoin hovered around $68,780 on Tuesday as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded their strongest single-day inflows in over a month, signaling renewed institutional appetite despite the cryptocurrency's persistent struggl…
XRP Price Stalls at $1.35 as Thin Liquidity Signals Bigger Move Ahead
XRP dropped roughly 2% to $1.31 after sellers stepped in aggressively near the $1.35 resistance level, a rejection that carries more weight than the percentage loss alone. The failed breakout — combined with deteriora…