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
Coindesk
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
Coindesk
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
Coindesk
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
Coindesk
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
Coindesk
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.
Bitcoin Depot Reports $3.7 Million Stolen in Wallet Security Breach
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitcoin-depot-reports-3-7-million
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitcoin-depot-reports-3-7-million
Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin Depot Reports $3.7 Million Stolen In Wallet Security Breach
Bitcoin Depot disclosed that hackers stole about $3.7 million in bitcoin from company-controlled wallets.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, David Sacks Push Congress to Pass Crypto Market Structure Bill ‘Now’
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/congress-crypto-market-structure-bill
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/congress-crypto-market-structure-bill
Bitcoin Magazine
SEC, Treasury Officials Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Market Bill
Three finance and policy leaders urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a long-delayed bill that would establish U.S. rules for cryptocurrency and blockchain markets.
Bitcoin shoots above $72,000 as optimism grows over Middle East ceasefire
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/bitcoin-shoots-above-usd72-000-as-optimism-grows-over-middle-east-ceasefire
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/bitcoin-shoots-above-usd72-000-as-optimism-grows-over-middle-east-ceasefire
Coindesk
Bitcoin price news: BTC reverses early loss, rises above $72,000 on Middle East hopes
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly has signaled a willingness to negotiate with Lebanon.
Tim Draper Confirmed as a Bitcoin 2026 Speaker
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/conference/tim-draper-confirmed-as-a-bitcoin-2026-speaker
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/conference/tim-draper-confirmed-as-a-bitcoin-2026-speaker
Bitcoin Magazine
Tim Draper Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker
Tim Draper has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. The founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network, Draper is one of
Stacked (formerly Lightning Pay) launches self-custodial Lightning wallet as New Zealand’s last major non-custodial Bitcoin exchange
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/stacked-formerly-lightning-pay-launches-self-custodial-lightning-wallet-as-new-zealands-last-major-non-custodial-bitcoin-exchange
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/stacked-formerly-lightning-pay-launches-self-custodial-lightning-wallet-as-new-zealands-last-major-non-custodial-bitcoin-exchange
Bitcoin Magazine
New Zealand’s Stacked Just Rebranded And Launched The Wallet That Could Make Bitcoin Actually Useful As Money Down Under
In a country with no capital gains tax on Bitcoin, Stacked is betting big on hyper-Bitcoinization by turning Queenstown into a thriving Bitcoin Basin. Their new wallet might be the missing piece.
Strategy’s (MSTR) Bitcoin Ambition Is Reshaping Corporate Finance. Everyone Else Is Falling Behind
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/strategys-bitcoin-ambition-is-reshaping
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/strategys-bitcoin-ambition-is-reshaping
Bitcoin Magazine
Strategy's (MSTR) Bitcoin Ambition Is Reshaping Corporate Finance. Everyone Else Is Falling Behind
Michael Saylor’s Strategy is driving nearly all corporate Bitcoin accumulation, turning its STRC-fueled treasury model into the dominant force reshaping how companies approach Bitcoin in 2026.
Bitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes, New Proposal Claims
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitcoin-could-be-quantum-safe
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitcoin-could-be-quantum-safe
Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes
Bitcoin transactions could be resistant to quantum attacks without changing the network’s core rules, a new proposal contends.
Bitcoin tops $72,000, but Circle and Bullish drop sharply after downgrades
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/bitcoin-tops-usd72-000-but-circle-and-bullish-drop-sharply-after-downgrades
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/09/bitcoin-tops-usd72-000-but-circle-and-bullish-drop-sharply-after-downgrades
Coindesk
Circle (CRCL) and Bullish (BLSH) fail to participate in Thursday rally
Eased Middle East tensions pushed crypto prices and U.S. stocks sizable hjigher.
Mythos AI threat prompts Bessent, Powell to convene bank CEOs for urgent talks
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/10/mythos-ai-threat-sees-bessent-powell-call-urgent-meeting-with-bank-ceos
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/10/mythos-ai-threat-sees-bessent-powell-call-urgent-meeting-with-bank-ceos
Coindesk
Mythos AI threat prompts Bessent, Powell to convene bank CEOs for urgent talks
Mythos can rapidly spot software flaws and craft sophisticated exploits, raising fears of systemic risks in the banking system.
OKX and HashKey invest in new Vietnam exchange ahead of crypto licensing push
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/10/okx-hashkey-back-usd380-million-vietnam-crypto-push-as-new-rules-near-rollout
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/10/okx-hashkey-back-usd380-million-vietnam-crypto-push-as-new-rules-near-rollout
Coindesk
OKX and HashKey invest in new Vietnam exchange ahead of crypto licensing push
Investment backs Vietnamese exchange CAEX’s bid to enter Hanoi’s pilot program as regulators move to shift trading onshore and curb offshore platforms.