BlackRock Posts Massive Bitcoin ETF Inflows as Morgan Stanley Debuts MSBT With Strong Early Demand
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/blackrock-massive-bitcoin-etf-inflows
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/blackrock-massive-bitcoin-etf-inflows
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BlackRock Posts Massive Bitcoin ETF Inflows As Morgan Stanley Debuts MSBT With Strong Early Demand
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a $358.1 million inflow surge led by BlackRock’s IBIT, while Morgan Stanley’s new MSBT debuted with strong early demand
Bitcoin Policy Institute Warns Quantum Advances Are Compressing Timeline for Network Upgrades
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitcoin-policy-institute-warns-of-quantum
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitcoin-policy-institute-warns-of-quantum
Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin Policy Institute Warns Quantum Advances Are Compressing Timeline For Network Upgrades
A new brief from the Bitcoin Policy Institute says advances in quantum computing may bring forward risks to Bitcoin’s cryptography, though developers are already working on fixes.
Federal judge blocks Arizona from bringing criminal charges against Kalshi
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/10/federal-judge-blocks-arizona-from-bringing-criminal-charges-against-kalshi
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/10/federal-judge-blocks-arizona-from-bringing-criminal-charges-against-kalshi
Coindesk
Federal judge blocks Arizona from bringing criminal charges against Kalshi
Judge Michael Liburdi ordered Arizona not to bring any enforcement actions under state law against Kalshi, at least temporarily.
Bhutan has sold 70% of its bitcoin in 18 months. It may have stopped BTC mining too.
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/bhutan-has-sold-70-of-its-bitcoin-in-18-months-it-may-have-stopped-btc-mining-too
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/bhutan-has-sold-70-of-its-bitcoin-in-18-months-it-may-have-stopped-btc-mining-too
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Bhutan has sold 70% of its bitcoin in 18 months. It may have stopped BTC mining too.
The kingdom's holdings have dropped from 13,000 BTC to 3,954 since October 2024, with $215.7 million moved out this year alone. Its last mining inflow over $100,000 was recorded more than a year ago.
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The bitcoin market is splitting in two. Here's who is buying and selling amid the war
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/10/the-bitcoin-market-is-splitting-in-two-here-s-who-is-buying-and-selling-amid-the-war
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/10/the-bitcoin-market-is-splitting-in-two-here-s-who-is-buying-and-selling-amid-the-war
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Bitcoin (BTC) market is splitting in two. Here's who is buying and selling amid the war
Six weeks of war have revealed that bitcoin's floor depends entirely on a handful of mandated buyers absorbing what everyone else is trying to get rid of.
Bitwise files updated S-1 for Hyperliquid ETF as HYPE fund race heats up
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/bitwise-files-updated-s-1-for-hyperliquid-etf-as-hype-fund-race-heats-up
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/bitwise-files-updated-s-1-for-hyperliquid-etf-as-hype-fund-race-heats-up
Coindesk
Bitwise files updated S-1 for Hyperliquid ETF as HYPE fund race heats up
HYPE has surged around 200% over the last 12 months. Other asset managers including Grayscale, 21Shares, and VanEck are also eyeing HYPE-linked ETFs.
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Crypto Clarity bill has 30% chance of passing this year, Wintermute’s Hammond says
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/11/crypto-clarity-bill-has-30-chance-of-passing-this-year-wintermute-s-hammond-says
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/11/crypto-clarity-bill-has-30-chance-of-passing-this-year-wintermute-s-hammond-says
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Crypto Clarity bill has 30% chance of passing this year, Wintermute’s Hammond says
Wintermute’s head of policy Ron Hammond pegs chances at 30%, citing political friction, stalled negotiations and shifting timelines despite signs of progress.
Crypto perpetuals predict the direction of Wall Street’s Monday open with 89% accuracy, data shows
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/crypto-perpetuals-predict-the-direction-of-wall-street-s-monday-open-with-89-accuracy-data-shows
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/crypto-perpetuals-predict-the-direction-of-wall-street-s-monday-open-with-89-accuracy-data-shows
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Crypto TradFi perpetuals are predicting the direct of Wall Street’s Monday open with 89% accuracy
Over half (57%) of the expected price move is already reflected in crypto markets, the median “capture ratio," before traditional exchanges reopen.
Iran war oil-price shock revives inflation trade and a new stablecoin play
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/11/iran-war-oil-price-shock-revives-inflation-trade-and-a-new-stablecoin-play
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/11/iran-war-oil-price-shock-revives-inflation-trade-and-a-new-stablecoin-play
Coindesk
Iran war oil shock revives inflation trade and a new stablecoin play
As oil shocks revive investor anxiety, stablecoins solved payments, but not purchasing power, says Michael Ashton, who's USDi token aims to fix that.
Bitcoin, broader market flat as U.S.-Iran negotiations begin
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/bitcoin-broader-market-flat-as-u-s-iran-negotiations-begin
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/bitcoin-broader-market-flat-as-u-s-iran-negotiations-begin
Coindesk
Bitcoin, broader market flat as U.S.-Iran negotiations begin
The market rose over the week after a two-week ceasefire was announced, triggering a derivatives short squeeze that wiped out over $430 million in bearish positions.
$1.6 billion Ether Machine SPAC deal collapses over unfavorable market
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/11/usd1-6-billion-ether-machine-spac-deal-collapses-over-unfavorable-market
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/11/usd1-6-billion-ether-machine-spac-deal-collapses-over-unfavorable-market
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$1.6 billion Ether Machine SPAC deal collapses over unfavorable market
The Ether Machine, an ether treasury firm, currently has more than $1 billion in ether in its treasury.
The crypto honeymoon is over for now as analysts warn of a major first-quarter profit squeeze
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/the-crypto-honeymoon-is-over-for-now-as-analysts-warn-of-a-major-first-quarter-profit-squeeze
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/the-crypto-honeymoon-is-over-for-now-as-analysts-warn-of-a-major-first-quarter-profit-squeeze
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The crypto honeymoon is over for now as analysts warn of a major first-quarter profit squeeze
Several major investment firms have preemptively downgraded Coinbase and other platforms as a sharp drop in trading activity and falling token prices threaten to derail upcoming first-quarter earnings results.
Bitcoin signals potential seller exhaustion as realized losses decline
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/bitcoin-signals-potential-seller-exhaustion-as-realized-losses-decline
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/bitcoin-signals-potential-seller-exhaustion-as-realized-losses-decline
Coindesk
Bitcoin price analysis: BTC sellers might be running out of steam
On-chain data points to easing selling pressure, with realized losses falling and spot markets shifting toward net buying.
The Core Issue: The Role and History of Bitcoin Core Maintainers
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/print/the-core-issue-the-role-and-history-of-bitcoin-core-maintainers
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/print/the-core-issue-the-role-and-history-of-bitcoin-core-maintainers
Bitcoin Magazine
Who Actually Maintains Bitcoin’s Code? The Untold History Of Its Secret Guardians
Imagine one person holding the keys to Bitcoin’s entire future. That was Satoshi—until Hal Finney, Gavin Andresen, and Wladimir van der Laan stepped in. Today’s maintainer team is more decentralized than ever… but is it enough?
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Musk’s SpaceX holds $603 million in bitcoin despite $5 billion loss stemming from xAI
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/musk-s-spacex-holds-usd603-million-in-bitcoin-despite-usd5-billion-loss-stemming-from-xai
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/musk-s-spacex-holds-usd603-million-in-bitcoin-despite-usd5-billion-loss-stemming-from-xai
Coindesk
Musk’s SpaceX holds $603 million in bitcoin despite $5 billion loss stemming from xAI
Arkham data shows 8,285 BTC in Coinbase Prime custody as the company swings from $8 billion profit to nearly $5 billion loss ahead of its IPO push.
Bitcoin and other cryptos fall as U.S., Iranian negotiators fail to reach war resolution
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/bitcoin-and-other-cryptos-fall-as-u-s-iranian-negotiators-fail-to-reach-war-resolution
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/11/bitcoin-and-other-cryptos-fall-as-u-s-iranian-negotiators-fail-to-reach-war-resolution
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BTC, ETH, XRP fall as U.S., Iran negotiators fail to reach war resolution
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said negotiations had ended after a daylong session in Pakistan, sending crypto prices down between 1.5% and 2%.
XRP drops to $1.33 as bitcoin weakness pulls down majors
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/12/xrp-drops-to-usd1-33-as-bitcoin-weakness-pulls-down-majors
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/12/xrp-drops-to-usd1-33-as-bitcoin-weakness-pulls-down-majors
Coindesk
XRP price: What next for Ripple-linked token amid bitcoin (BTC) weakness
Sudden selloff triggered liquidation-style move, with weak recovery reinforcing bearish structure despite compressed volatility setup.
Why North Korea keeps stealing billions in crypto — out in the open
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/12/why-north-korea-keeps-stealing-billions-in-crypto-out-in-the-open
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/12/why-north-korea-keeps-stealing-billions-in-crypto-out-in-the-open
Coindesk
Why North Korea hacks crypto instead of evading sanctions like Russia and Iran
As North Korea's infiltration tactics grow more sophisticated, security experts say the crypto industry needs to understand what sets the regime apart from every other state-backed hacker — and why that difference makes it a dangerous threat to the ecosystem.
Trump token sees whale accumulation ahead of Mar-a-Lago gala; senators raise questions over event
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/12/trump-token-sees-whale-accumulation-ahead-of-mar-a-lago-gala-senators-raise-questions-over-event
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/12/trump-token-sees-whale-accumulation-ahead-of-mar-a-lago-gala-senators-raise-questions-over-event
Coindesk
TRUMP whales accumulate millions as Senators question President's role in memecoin conference
Whales are accumulating TRUMP tokens ahead of a Mar-a-Lago gala hosted by Donald Trump, even as prices hover near record lows and U.S. senators raise questions over the event.
Tron’s Justin Sun slams Trump-backed WLFI for treating users as ‘personal ATM’ after $75 Million DeFi loan
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/12/tron-s-justin-sun-slams-trump-backed-wlfi-for-treating-users-as-personal-atm-after-usd75-million-defi-loan
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/12/tron-s-justin-sun-slams-trump-backed-wlfi-for-treating-users-as-personal-atm-after-usd75-million-defi-loan
Coindesk
Tron’s Justin Sun slams Trump-backed WLFI for treating users as ‘personal ATM’ after $75 Million DeFi loan
Once WLFI's largest outside backer, Sun is going public days after the Trump-family venture borrowed $75 million against its own token on a DeFi protocol advised by one of its own insiders.
Commodity traders are getting debanked due to Iran war, pushing them to rely on stablecoins
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/12/commodity-traders-are-getting-debanked-due-to-iran-war-pushing-them-to-rely-on-stablecoins
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/12/commodity-traders-are-getting-debanked-due-to-iran-war-pushing-them-to-rely-on-stablecoins
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Iran war, debanking drive commodity traders toward stablecoins, says Haycen CEO
As banks retreat from trade finance amid Iran-linked risk fears, non-bank lenders and traders are increasingly turning to stablecoins for settlement, according to Haycen’s Luke Sully.