Michael Saylor says bitcoin has likely bottomed, quantum risk overblown
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/08/michael-saylor-says-bitcoin-has-likely-bottomed-quantum-risk-overblown
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/08/michael-saylor-says-bitcoin-has-likely-bottomed-quantum-risk-overblown
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Bitcoin news: BTC's next bull run to be driven by banking and digital credit, says Strategy's Michael Saylor
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.
Adam Back Says Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Decades Away, Urges Gradual Migration to Post-Quantum Security
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/adam-back-says-quantum-threat-to-bitcoin
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/adam-back-says-quantum-threat-to-bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine
Adam Back Says Quantum Threat To Bitcoin Is Decades Away
Adam Back argues that quantum computing is still far from being capable of breaking Bitcoin’s cryptographic security.
Morgan Stanley’s bitcoin ETF draws $34 million on day one
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/08/morgan-stanley-s-bitcoin-etf-draws-usd34-million-on-day-one
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/08/morgan-stanley-s-bitcoin-etf-draws-usd34-million-on-day-one
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Morgan Stanley’s bitcoin ETF draws $33.9 million on day one
Morgan Stanley’s low-fee bitcoin ETF debuted with strong early trading, signaling demand as competition shifts to cost and distribution.
Bitcoin gets its first working prototype of quantum-resistant wallet rescue tool
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/09/bitcoin-gets-first-working-prototype-of-quantum-resistant-wallet-rescue-tool
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/09/bitcoin-gets-first-working-prototype-of-quantum-resistant-wallet-rescue-tool
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Bitcoin gets its first working prototype of quantum-resistant wallet rescue tool
Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun demos a prototype that could prevent millions of wallets from being frozen under a future quantum-defense upgrade
Bitcoin under $71,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as Iran ceasefire frays within 48 hours of being signed
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/bitcoin-under-usd71-000-eth-sol-xrp-drop-as-iran-ceasefire-frays-within-48-hours-of-being-signed
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/bitcoin-under-usd71-000-eth-sol-xrp-drop-as-iran-ceasefire-frays-within-48-hours-of-being-signed
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Bitcoin under $71,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as Iran ceasefire frays within 48 hours of being signed
Tehran says three clauses of the ceasefire have been breached, oil is rebounding toward $97, and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed despite the deal.
Bitcoin's next big move hinges on oil, and right now it's a total coin flip
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/bitcoin-s-next-big-move-hinges-on-oil-and-right-now-it-s-a-total-coin-flip
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/bitcoin-s-next-big-move-hinges-on-oil-and-right-now-it-s-a-total-coin-flip
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Bitcoin price news: BTC's next big move hinges on oil, and right now it's a total coin flip
Analysts say a sustained 15%–16% decline in crude could revive Fed rate cut bets, sending BTC higher.
XRP slips 4% as selling pressure builds despite ETF inflows
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/xrp-slips-4-as-selling-pressure-builds-despite-etf-inflows
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/xrp-slips-4-as-selling-pressure-builds-despite-etf-inflows
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XRP price analysis: Slips 4% as selling pressure builds despite ETF inflows
Elevated volume and modest institutional buying fail to support price, with sellers continuing to dominate near resistance.
CFTC presses case that sports betting is finance, seeks to block Arizona enforcement
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/09/cftc-presses-case-that-sports-betting-is-finance-seeks-to-block-arizona-enforcement
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/09/cftc-presses-case-that-sports-betting-is-finance-seeks-to-block-arizona-enforcement
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CFTC presses case that sports betting is finance, seeks to block Arizona enforcement
Federal lawsuit argues event contracts are swaps under U.S. law, not state-level gaming law, deepening a split with states that view the products as illegal gambling
The ‘bottom is in’: Why Tom Lee says the Iran ceasefire is the starting gun for a massive bitcoin rally
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/fundstrat-s-tom-lee-says-the-bottom-is-in-for-stocks-paving-a-bull-case-for-bitcoin-and-ether
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/fundstrat-s-tom-lee-says-the-bottom-is-in-for-stocks-paving-a-bull-case-for-bitcoin-and-ether
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Fundstrat's Tom Lee says 'the bottom is in' for stocks, paving a bull case for bitcoin, ether
The Fundstrat co-founder and largest corporate ether buyer on earth said the ceasefire means the worst is over. His company bought 71,252 ETH last week.
Everyone’s awaiting U.S. inflation figures, but bitcoin traders couldn’t care less
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/everyone-s-awaiting-u-s-inflation-figures-but-bitcoin-traders-couldn-t-care-less
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/everyone-s-awaiting-u-s-inflation-figures-but-bitcoin-traders-couldn-t-care-less
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Here’s how much bitcoin (BTC) could move on Friday’s U.S. inflation report
There’s a wide gap between how experts are viewing Friday’s inflation data and how the bitcoin market is pricing in the impending figures.
Iran's crypto tanker tolls are the latest step in its sanctions‑busting trade network
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/09/crypto-payments-to-pass-strait-of-hormuz-is-the-next-logical-step-for-iran-s-sanctions-skirting-trade-network
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/09/crypto-payments-to-pass-strait-of-hormuz-is-the-next-logical-step-for-iran-s-sanctions-skirting-trade-network
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Iran's crypto tanker tolls are the latest step in its sanctions‑busting trade network
The Iranian regime has been increasingly using cryptocurrency over the last few years to facilitate cross border oil trading, according to data from Chainalysis.
Bithumb moves to seize assets over mistaken $8 million bitcoin dispute
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/09/bithumb-moves-to-seize-assets-over-mistaken-usd8-million-bitcoin-dispute
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/09/bithumb-moves-to-seize-assets-over-mistaken-usd8-million-bitcoin-dispute
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Bithumb moves to seize assets over mistaken $8 million bitcoin dispute
On Feb. 6, staff mistakenly entered "BTC" instead of "KRW" in a promotion, crediting roughly 620,000 bitcoin worth over $40 billion.
Strategy’s STRC sees one of its highest volume days, with just one penny of volatility
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/strategy-s-strc-sees-one-of-its-highest-volume-days-with-just-one-penny-of-volatility
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/strategy-s-strc-sees-one-of-its-highest-volume-days-with-just-one-penny-of-volatility
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Strategy's STRC sees one of its biggest trading days while holding firm at $100
High yield structure keeps STRC pinned at par while enabling large scale bitcoin purchases.
Bitcoin stalls below key resistance as analysts clash over next move
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/bitcoin-stalls-below-key-resistance-as-analysts-clash-over-next-move
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/bitcoin-stalls-below-key-resistance-as-analysts-clash-over-next-move
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Analysts clash as BTC hovers below key resistance: Crypto Markets Today
Despite a geopolitical "risk-on" boost, crypto markets remain range-bound with BTC hovering at $71,200 while altcoins like MANA and AERO show strength.
Bitcoin’s $80,000 bull bet just took over the market
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/bitcoin-s-usd80-000-bull-bet-just-took-over-the-market
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/bitcoin-s-usd80-000-bull-bet-just-took-over-the-market
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Bitcoin $80,000 play is now the most popular bet in derivatives
Whales and options traders are betting on a massive BTC reversal toward $80,000 as a fragile Iran ceasefire fuels hopes for a supply squeeze and a breakout.
Relics of a Revolution, Part I: Standing Outside in the Cold
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/relics-of-a-revolution-part-i-standing-outside-in-the-cold
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/relics-of-a-revolution-part-i-standing-outside-in-the-cold
Bitcoin Magazine
Relics Of A Revolution, Part I: Standing Outside In The Cold
From Mt. Gox’s collapse to a defining protest, Kolin Burges’ stand became one of Bitcoin’s most enduring symbols of accountability.
Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies 1-in-100,000 Odds to Win $222K Block Reward
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/solo-bitcoin-miner-defies-1-in-100000-odds
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/solo-bitcoin-miner-defies-1-in-100000-odds
Bitcoin Magazine
Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies 1-in-100,000 Odds To Win $222K Block Reward
A solo Bitcoin miner overcame roughly 1-in-100,000 odds to mine block 944,306, earning the full 3.128 BTC reward worth about $222,000 using CKpool with 70 TH/s of hashpower.
Bithumb Seeks Asset Freeze to Recover Bitcoin From $40 Billion Payout Error
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bithumb-seeks-freeze-to-recover-bitcoin
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bithumb-seeks-freeze-to-recover-bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine
Bithumb Seeks Asset Freeze To Recover Bitcoin From $40B Error
Bithumb has begun legal action to recover bitcoin distributed in error during a February promotional event.
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Debuts With $34 Million in Volume
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/morgan-stanleys-bitcoin-etf-debuts
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/morgan-stanleys-bitcoin-etf-debuts
Bitcoin Magazine
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Debuts With $34 Million In Volume
Morgan Stanley’s new spot Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) debuted with strong early volume and inflows while intensifying fee competition in the market.
Binance adds prediction market to its app for millions of users
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/binance-enters-prediction-markets-arena-via-predict-fun-integration
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/binance-enters-prediction-markets-arena-via-predict-fun-integration
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Binance enters prediction markets arena via Predict.fun integration
The integration covers gas costs to lower barriers for retail users. Binance doesn't operate the markets directly, instead providing access to a third-party application.
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Mike Novogratz spotlights Helios as $15 billion powerhouse in Galaxy Digital annual report
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/mike-novogratz-spotlights-helios-as-usd15-billion-powerhouse-in-galaxy-digital-annual-report
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/mike-novogratz-spotlights-helios-as-usd15-billion-powerhouse-in-galaxy-digital-annual-report
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Galaxy’s Novogratz touts $15 billion Helios valuation in first nasdaq annual letter
The company's Nasdaq debut was a turning point toward infrastructure-led growth in the digital economy, said Novogratz.