Bitcoin rallies on report of Iran ceasefire talks, Algorand extends gains
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/bitcoin-rallies-on-report-of-iran-ceasefire-talks-algorand-extends-gains
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/bitcoin-rallies-on-report-of-iran-ceasefire-talks-algorand-extends-gains
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Bitcoin (BTC) price rallies on Iran ceasefire talks, Algorand (ALGO) extends gains: Crypto Markets Today
If a ceasefire materializes, a relief rally could further benefit risk assets. For now, traders appear to be treating the headlines with skepticism.
Strategy added another 4,871 bitcoin for $330 million, with holdings nearing 767,000 BTC
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/strategy-buys-another-4-871-bitcoin-for-usd330-million-as-holdings-near-767-000-btc
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/strategy-buys-another-4-871-bitcoin-for-usd330-million-as-holdings-near-767-000-btc
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Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) purchased $330 million of bitcoin last week
Last week's purchases were mostly funded via sales of the company's STRC preferred stock.
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Buys $330 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Near 767K BTC
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/michael-saylors-strategy-buys-330-million
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/michael-saylors-strategy-buys-330-million
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Strategy (MSTR) Buys $330 Million In Bitcoin, Holdings Near 767K BTC
Strategy (MSTR) added to its bitcoin position in early April, acquiring 4,871 BTC for about $329.9 million, reinforcing its balance-sheet-focused accumulation strategy despite sizable unrealized losses.
Bitcoin Price Briefly Tops $70,000 as Donald Trump’s Iran Signals Rattle Markets
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/bitcoin-price-briefly-tops-70000
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/bitcoin-price-briefly-tops-70000
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Bitcoin Price Briefly Tops $70,000 As Donald Trump’s Iran Signals Rattle Markets
Bitcoin price pushed back toward the top of its recent range after a burst of geopolitical headlines tied to Donald Trump and tensions around the Strait of
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Bitmine's ether treasury hits 4.8 million ETH as stock listing moves to NYSE
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/bitmine-s-ether-treasury-hits-4-8-million-eth-as-stock-listing-moves-to-nyse
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/bitmine-s-ether-treasury-hits-4-8-million-eth-as-stock-listing-moves-to-nyse
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BMNR news: Bitmine's ETH treasury hits 4.8 million tokens BMNR stock uplists to NYSE
The company now holds 3.98% of all ether in circulation, has staked $7.1 billion of it, and says it is generating $196 million in annualized staking revenue.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) jumps 8.1% over weekend
https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/04/06/coindesk-20-performance-update-near-protocol-near-jumps-8-1-over-weekend
https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/04/06/coindesk-20-performance-update-near-protocol-near-jumps-8-1-over-weekend
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CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) jumps 8.1% over weekend
Avalanche (AVAX), up 5.5% since Friday, joined NEAR Protocol (NEAR) as a top performer.
Strive (ASST) Adds 113 Bitcoin at an Average Price of $68,584 per BTC
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/strive-asst-adds-113-bitcoin
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/strive-asst-adds-113-bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine
Strive (ASST) Adds 113 Bitcoin At An Average Price Of $68,584 Per BTC
Strive expanded its Bitcoin treasury with a new acquisition of 113 bitcoin.
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Polymarket reveals a 'full exchange upgrade' to take control of its own trading and truth
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/polymarket-reveals-a-full-exchange-upgrade-to-take-control-of-its-own-trading-and-truth
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/polymarket-reveals-a-full-exchange-upgrade-to-take-control-of-its-own-trading-and-truth
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Polymarket just revealed a 'full exchange upgrade' to take control of its own trading and truth
The $20 billion prediction market is overhauling its infrastructure and launching a native stablecoin to streamline trading as it prepares for a major U.S. expansion.
Aave loses key risk manager, Chaos Labs, amid contributor exodus and disputes
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/06/aave-loses-key-risk-manager-chaos-labs-amid-contributor-exodus-and-disputes
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/06/aave-loses-key-risk-manager-chaos-labs-amid-contributor-exodus-and-disputes
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Aave loses key risk manager Chaos Labs amid contributor exodus and disputes
A key sticking point is Aave’s V4 upgrade, which introduces a new architecture and significantly expands the scope of risk management. Chaos argues this shift increases both operational complexity and responsibility, without a matching increase in resources…
Bitcoin options market is quietly pricing a major downside move
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/bitcoin-options-market-is-quietly-pricing-a-major-downside-move
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/06/bitcoin-options-market-is-quietly-pricing-a-major-downside-move
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Bitcoin price analysis: BTC's 'stability' is a mirage, says Bitfinex
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.
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Second’s Bark Boasts New era of Bitcoin Payments, drawing in former Blockstream developers
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/secondhqs-bark-boasts-new-era-of-bitcoin-payments-drawing-in-former-blockstream-developers
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/secondhqs-bark-boasts-new-era-of-bitcoin-payments-drawing-in-former-blockstream-developers
Bitcoin Magazine
The Wallet That Could End Lightning Onboarding Nightmares: Second’s Bark Is Here
One app download and you’re sending Bitcoin lightning-fast with zero channel drama. Grubles left Blockstream to build Bark at Second — and early signet testers say it’s a game-changer.
Polymarket Unveils Exchange Overhaul, Native Stablecoin as U.S. Expansion Looms
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/polymarket-unveils-exchange-overhaul
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/polymarket-unveils-exchange-overhaul
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Polymarket Unveils Exchange Overhaul, Native Stablecoin As U.S. Expansion Looms
Polymarket is rolling out a major exchange upgrade—including a new trading system and native stablecoin—as it scales infrastructure and prepares for U.S. expansion.
Demonstration of “Attack Blocks” On Bitcoin’s Signet Test Network
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/demonstration-of-attack-blocks-on-bitcoins-signet-test-network
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/demonstration-of-attack-blocks-on-bitcoins-signet-test-network
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Demonstration Of "Attack Blocks" On Bitcoin's Signet Test Network
This Wednesday, Bitcoin developers will demonstrate "attack blocks" taking advantage of a consensus vulnerability on the Signet test network.
Rwanda Reaffirms Crypto Ban After Bybit Adds Franc Support
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/rwanda-reaffirms-crypto-ban
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Rwanda Reaffirms Crypto Ban After Bybit Adds Franc Support
National Bank of Rwanda reaffirmed its ban on cryptocurrency use involving the Rwandan franc after Bybit introduced P2P trading support, warning of financial risks and lack of legal protections.
Bitcoin drops toward $68,000 as demand weakens and whales sell
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/07/bitcoin-drops-toward-usd68-000-as-demand-weakens-and-whales-sell
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/07/bitcoin-drops-toward-usd68-000-as-demand-weakens-and-whales-sell
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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.
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Bitcoin pulls away from software stocks as Iran war, AI reshape market dynamic
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/07/bitcoin-pulls-away-from-software-stocks-as-iran-war-ai-reshape-market-dynamic
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/07/bitcoin-pulls-away-from-software-stocks-as-iran-war-ai-reshape-market-dynamic
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Bitcoin up, software stocks down since the war began
BTC correlation with an ETF tracking software comany stocks broke sharply from near-total alignment to near zero after the conflict started.
Bitcoin price-drop speculation spurred by familiar price pattern
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/07/bitcoin-price-drop-speculation-spurred-by-familiar-price-pattern
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/07/bitcoin-price-drop-speculation-spurred-by-familiar-price-pattern
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Analysts eye potential breakdown as BTC price repeats familiar pattern: Crypto Markets Today
BTC and ETH remain stuck in a two-month range as oil prices and Iran tensions weigh on sentiment, while AI and privacy tokens show surprising relative strength.
Bitcoin briefly touches $70,000 as ETF inflows signal institutional interest
https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/04/07/bitcoin-briefly-touches-usd70-000-as-etf-inflows-signal-institutional-interest
https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/04/07/bitcoin-briefly-touches-usd70-000-as-etf-inflows-signal-institutional-interest
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Bitcoin (BTC) price touches $70,000 as ETF inflows signal institutional interest: Crypto Daybook Americas
The day ahead in crypto: April 7, 2026
Why Michael Saylor's bitcoin buys aren’t moving the needle anymore
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/07/why-strategy-s-bitcoin-buying-isn-t-moving-the-market
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/07/why-strategy-s-bitcoin-buying-isn-t-moving-the-market
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Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) keeps buying bitcoin, so why isn’t the price moving?
Despite billions in purchases, MSTR demand is being outweighed by long term holder positioning and broader capital flows.
Regulation by hostility: the real legacy of Biden-era crypto policy
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/04/07/regulation-by-hostility-the-real-legacy-of-biden-era-crypto-policy
https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/04/07/regulation-by-hostility-the-real-legacy-of-biden-era-crypto-policy
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Regulation by hostility: the real legacy of Biden-era crypto policy
Thorn argues that a recent New York Times op-ed rewrites history through omission, glossing over the collateral damage caused by the previous administration.