Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Debuts With $34 Million in Volume
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Quantum-safe bitcoin now possible without a soft fork, but costs $200 a pop, new research shows
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/10/quantum-safe-bitcoin-now-possible-without-a-soft-fork-but-costs-usd200-a-pop
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Quantum-safe bitcoin now possible without a soft fork, but costs $200 a pop
A new scheme from a StarkWare researcher works under existing consensus rules, offering an emergency fallback while BIP-360 awaits activation.
ETH, SOL, DOGE slide as Bitcoin fails to break $73,000 for the third time since the ceasefire
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/10/eth-sol-doge-slide-as-bitcoin-fails-to-break-usd73-000-for-the-third-time-since-the-ceasefire
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What next as bitcoin (BTC) fails to break $73,000 for the third time since ceasefire
The level that has capped every rally during the six-week war remains intact, with analysts saying $75,000 needs to break before the market enters a genuine bullish phase.
XRP edges higher to $1.35 on breakout, but bullish momentum still lacks
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/10/xrp-edges-higher-to-usd1-35-on-breakout-but-bullish-momentum-still-lacks
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XRP edges higher to $1.35 on breakout, what next for Ripple-linked token
Strong volume pushed price above $1.34, though weak fundamentals and overhead resistance continue to cap follow-through.
XRP may be less exposed to quantum threats than bitcoin, experts say
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/10/xrp-may-be-less-exposed-to-quantum-threats-than-bitcoin-experts-say
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/10/xrp-may-be-less-exposed-to-quantum-threats-than-bitcoin-experts-say
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Ripple's XRP may be less exposed to quantum computer threats than bitcoin
XRP’s design leaves a smaller share of its supply exposed to future quantum attacks than Bitcoin’s, experts said, pointing to additional XRPL features that stand out.
Japan moves to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/10/japan-moves-to-classify-cryptocurrencies-as-financial-products
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Japan moves to classify cryptocurrencies as financial product
The new rules ban insider trading, require issuers to publish annual disclosures, and impose stricter penalties: up to 10 years in prison and 10 million yen in fines for operating without registration.
David Bailey’s bitcoin holder Nakamoto is trying to stay on Nasdaq with a reverse stock split
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/10/david-bailey-s-nakamoto-is-trying-to-stay-on-nasdaq-and-it-s-turning-to-a-reverse-stock-split
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/10/david-bailey-s-nakamoto-is-trying-to-stay-on-nasdaq-and-it-s-turning-to-a-reverse-stock-split
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Nakamoto seeks reverse stock split as shares fall 99% from peak
The stock has plunged roughly 99% from its May 2025 peak as pressure builds on the bitcoin treasury firm.
XRP adjacent Flare proposes protocol-level MEV capture and 40% inflation cut
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/10/xrp-adjacent-flare-proposes-protocol-level-mev-capture-and-40-inflation-cut
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/10/xrp-adjacent-flare-proposes-protocol-level-mev-capture-and-40-inflation-cut
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XRP adjacent Flare proposes protocol-level MEV capture and 40% inflation cut
The proposal would move block building away from individual validators, create a revenue entity called FIRE to buy and burn FLR, and reduce annual token inflation to 3%.
HSBC and Standard Chartered-led group land Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licenses
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/24/hong-kong-awards-first-stablecoin-licenses-to-hsbc-standard-chartered-led-group
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/24/hong-kong-awards-first-stablecoin-licenses-to-hsbc-standard-chartered-led-group
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Hong Kong awards first stablecoin licenses to HSBC, Standard Chartered-led group
The approvals by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the territory's central bank, mark the first batch under the Stablecoins Ordinance, which took effect in August 2025.