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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 ...
Wed, Apr 8

Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $72K As US-Iran Ceasefire Sparks Market Rally
Bitcoin moved back above $72,000 after US President Donald Trump said he would pause military action against Iran for two weeks, a shift that quickly eased pressure across markets. Related Reading: North Korean Agents Have Been Inside DeFi For Nearly A Decade, Researcher Says The move came after day...
Wed, Apr 8

Bitcoin Just Reached A Critical Point In The Cycle, And Here’s What To Watch Out For
Bitcoin is approaching a sensitive stage in its broader market cycle, according to new analysis shared by Joao Wedson. The post pointed to a macro indicator designed to track the long-term structure of the market. Based on the latest reading of this model, the data suggests Bitcoin may be moving tow...
Wed, Apr 8

Bitcoin Creator Exposed? New Investigation Points At The Real Identity Of Satoshi Nakamoto
A New York Times journalist just released a long-form investigation claiming that, after a year of intensive research, he finally uncovered the real identity of the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. A NYT Journalist Claims To Have Unmasked Bitcoin’s Creator A reporter trying to unmask Satoshi Na...
Wed, Apr 8

XRP Might Be The Most Recognizable Names In RWA, But Is It The Leader? Here Are The Numbers
The conversation around crypto and Real-World Assets (RWA) have often centered Ripple and XRP in recent times. This comes as no surprise, as the crypto firm has made major strides in moving into this potential trillion-dollar market over the last few years, making them one of the most recognizable n...
Wed, Apr 8

Crypto Scam Losses In The US Skyrocket 22% Near $12 Billion, FBI Says
As the crypto market rallied through 2025 — led by a strong Bitcoin (BTC) ascent that pushed prices to fresh all‑time highs in the fourth quarter — Americans also faced a sharp rise in crypto‑related scams, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported in its 2025 Internet Crime Report. Rising ...
Wed, Apr 8

US Prosecutors Reject Tornado Cash Founder’s Defense Amid Push For October Retrial
US Southern District of New York (SDNY) prosecutors have pushed back on the Tornado Cash co-founder’s defense, claiming that his arguments for dismissal lack applicability ahead of a crucial hearing later this week. Related Reading: Crypto Leaders ‘Hopeful’ On Latest Stablecoin Yield Language – Was ...
Wed, Apr 8

Bitcoin Hashrate Remains Concentrated As US, Russia, And China Hold 65% Share
A new report has revealed how the Bitcoin mining power has remained concentrated recently, with the top three nations controlling a 65% share. US Continues Leading In Bitcoin Hashrate With 37.4% Share In a new report, Hashrate Index has talked about how the global geographical heatmap of the Bitcoin...
Wed, Apr 8

Grayscale Highlights XRP’s Push To Counter Quantum Risk
Developers working on the XRP Ledger added a new type of digital signature to the network’s test environment in December 2025 — one designed to hold up against attacks from quantum computers. Related Reading: North Korean Agents Have Been Inside DeFi For Nearly A Decade, Researcher Says The up...
Wed, Apr 8

Ripple Maps 2026 Shift In African Crypto Rules: What Regulators Are Changing
Blockchain payment giant Ripple issued a new report focusing on the growth and adoption of digital assets across Africa, driven by key regulatory changes that the firm says have prompted it to offer crypto solutions to “power Africa’s expanding digital economy.” The study finds that roughly eight Af...
Wed, Apr 8

Bitcoin Caught In The Crossfire As Trump’s Iran Deadline Nears
Young Iranians were being called to form human chains around their country’s power plants Tuesday — a sign of just how seriously Tehran is taking US President Donald Trump’s threat to bomb the nation’s civilian infrastructure before the day was out. Related Reading: Bitcoin Quantum...
Wed, Apr 8

Ethereum’s Role Expands As It’s Considered For Euro Stablecoin Settlement
As the blockchain sector gradually goes worldwide, the Ethereum Network is turning up as the top contender for blockchain infrastructure across the sector. Currently, the ETH network is the settlement layer for many stablecoins and real-world applications in the crypto space.
Wed, Apr 8

Bitcoin PMI Says This Is Not A Peak, Here’s What It Is
Bitcoin’s price structure has continued to divide the market, with some saying the leading cryptocurrency has already peaked for this cycle, and others saying there is room for more rallies. Price has moved strongly at different points, and sentiment has flipped back and forth, but one important mac...
Wed, Apr 8

Altcoin Inflows To Binance Just Hit A 3-Month High. The Reason Is Not What You Would Expect
The altcoin market is struggling. Volatility is high. Uncertainty is higher. And on April 2nd, something happened on Binance that had not happened in nearly three months — and it happened nowhere else. Related Reading: The Crypto Market Is Building Leverage On A Weak Foundation – Discover Which Way ...
Wed, Apr 8

Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin 4-Year Cycle Is Over, But This Is A Good Thing For Price
Michael Saylor, the founder and executive chairman of Strategy, has declared that Bitcoin’s (BTC) traditional four-year halving cycle is over, viewing this shift as an ultimately positive step for the cryptocurrency’s price. He argued that BTC has now achieved global acceptance, and this transition ...
Tue, Apr 7

XRP Waning Price Action Drives Supply Deeper Into The Loss Territory
While the broader cryptocurrency market reeks of heightened volatility, the price of XRP appears to be stuck below the $1.5 mark, which is now considered one of its major resistance levels. With the persistent downside price performance, the percentage of supply in loss has risen sharply, demonstrat...
Tue, Apr 7

Bitcoin Transactions Hit Highest Since 2024—But Fees Remain Low
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin network activity has seen a sudden rebound after months of staying down, with transactions hitting 615,000. Bitcoin Transaction Count Has Reached The Highest Level Since November 2024 In a new thread on X, on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant has discussed the revival ...
Tue, Apr 7

Here’s Why The Dogecoin Price Could See Big Gains Soon
Crypto analyst KrissPax has provided a bullish case for the Dogecoin price, explaining why the foremost meme coin could soon see gains. This comes as DOGE struggles to reclaim the psychological $0.10 level, with the risk of further declines. The Dogecoin Price Could Soon See Gains In an X post, Kris...
Tue, Apr 7

Morgan Stanley Readies Spot Bitcoin ETF For Wednesday Debut – What Investors Should Know
Morgan Stanley is poised to become the first major US bank to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF, according to filings and market notices that indicate an April 8 debut. The $1.9 trillion Wall Street firm’s entry would arrive more than two years after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved ...
Tue, Apr 7

Solana Tries To Turn Fear Into FOMO — Can STRIDE Really Stop The Next $300M Rug?
The Solana Foundation has unveiled new security initiatives framed as a “new wave” of ecosystem security. Solana Attempts To Rebuild The Trust This Monday, the Solana Foundation announced on a blog post the launching, in collaboration with Asymmetric Research, of the STRIDE (Solana Trust, Resilience...
Tue, Apr 7


