Iran Wants Bitcoin Payments From Oil Ships Seeking Hormuz Passage: FT
Iranian officials said Bitcoin payments would ensure the tolls โcanโt be traced or confiscated due to sanctions.โ
๐ From @DecryptNews
Iranian officials said Bitcoin payments would ensure the tolls โcanโt be traced or confiscated due to sanctions.โ
๐ From @DecryptNews
Bitcoin payments allowed for Hormuz tanker tolls as Iran seeks up to $2 million per ship: FT
๐ From @the_block_crypto
๐ From @the_block_crypto
The Block
Bitcoin payments allowed for Hormuz tanker tolls as Iran seeks up to $2 million per ship: FT
Iran is reportedly open transit tolls paid in bitcoin and crypto for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid volatile ceasefire.
Ethereum Foundation to Convert 5,000 ETH Into StablecoinsThe Ethereum Foundation announced via X that it will convert 5,000 ETH into stablecoins using CoW DAOโs TWAP feature to fund R&D, grants, and donations. โ link
๐ From @wublockchainenglish
๐ From @wublockchainenglish
RWA network Pharos lands a $1 billion valuation in $44M funding round ahead of mainnet debut
The company is building an "asset-native" network designed to handle regulated financial activity at scale, targeting a market it values at $50 trillion.
๐ From @CoinDeskGlobal
The company is building an "asset-native" network designed to handle regulated financial activity at scale, targeting a market it values at $50 trillion.
๐ From @CoinDeskGlobal
RWA network Pharos lands a $1 billion valuation in $44M funding round ahead of mainnet debut โ link | AI comment
๐ From @unfolded_defi
๐ From @unfolded_defi
Ripple Price Analysis: Is XRP Ready to Break Out After 5% Daily Surge? ->
XRP is trading around $1.37 as crypto markets navigate a complex macro situation, with the announced US-Iran ceasefire offering a brief reprieve for risk assets but failing to spark any meaningful recovery in altcoins. Despite the geopolitical relief, XRP remains deep in a downtrend and has yet to show the kind of technical signals that [โฆ] - Read more:
https://cryptopotato.com/ripple-price-analysis-is-xrp-ready-to-break-out-after-5-daily-surge/
๐ From @CryptoPotato
XRP is trading around $1.37 as crypto markets navigate a complex macro situation, with the announced US-Iran ceasefire offering a brief reprieve for risk assets but failing to spark any meaningful recovery in altcoins. Despite the geopolitical relief, XRP remains deep in a downtrend and has yet to show the kind of technical signals that [โฆ] - Read more:
https://cryptopotato.com/ripple-price-analysis-is-xrp-ready-to-break-out-after-5-daily-surge/
๐ From @CryptoPotato
CryptoPotato
Ripple Price Analysis: Is XRP Ready to Break Out After 5% Daily Surge?
XRP is trading around $1.37 as crypto markets navigate a complex macro situation, with the announced US-Iran ceasefire offering a brief reprieve for risk
Standard Chartered is looking to take over crypto custody provider Zodia: Bloomberg
While the British financial institution refused to comment on potential takeover plans, sources close to the matter revealed that plans are in place and could be announced as soon as this month.
๐ From @CoinDeskGlobal
While the British financial institution refused to comment on potential takeover plans, sources close to the matter revealed that plans are in place and could be announced as soon as this month.
๐ From @CoinDeskGlobal
ZachXBT Exposes $1M/Month North Korean Crypto Fraud Scheme
> ZachXBT analyzed leaked data from a North Korean internal payment server containing 390 accounts, chat logs, and crypto transactions, revealing a sophisticated $1M/month operation involving fraudulent identities, forged legal documents + crypto-to-fiat conversion networks.
Source: https://x.com/zachxbt/status/2041873508180095032
๐ From @shoalresearch
> ZachXBT analyzed leaked data from a North Korean internal payment server containing 390 accounts, chat logs, and crypto transactions, revealing a sophisticated $1M/month operation involving fraudulent identities, forged legal documents + crypto-to-fiat conversion networks.
Source: https://x.com/zachxbt/status/2041873508180095032
๐ From @shoalresearch
SEC Says Prior Crypto Enforcement Set 'Misguided Expectations' As Actions Drop 22%
Enforcement actions and penalties both fell sharply as the agency moves toward fraud-only crypto oversight.
๐ From @DecryptNews
Enforcement actions and penalties both fell sharply as the agency moves toward fraud-only crypto oversight.
๐ From @DecryptNews
Moo Deng Meme Coin Rises After Man Fined for Entering Viral Pygmy Hippo's Den
The Solana meme coin based on the viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng gained after a man was fined for entering the animal's enclosure.
๐ From @DecryptNews
The Solana meme coin based on the viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng gained after a man was fined for entering the animal's enclosure.
๐ From @DecryptNews
ZachXBT Exposes $1M/Month North Korean Crypto Fraud Scheme
> ZachXBT analyzed leaked data from a North Korean internal payment server containing 390 accounts, chat logs, and crypto transactions, revealing a sophisticated $1M/month operation involving fraudulent identities, forged legal documents + crypto-to-fiat conversion networks.
Source: https://x.com/zachxbt/status/2041873508180095032
๐ From @cryptomumbles
> ZachXBT analyzed leaked data from a North Korean internal payment server containing 390 accounts, chat logs, and crypto transactions, revealing a sophisticated $1M/month operation involving fraudulent identities, forged legal documents + crypto-to-fiat conversion networks.
Source: https://x.com/zachxbt/status/2041873508180095032
๐ From @cryptomumbles
Bitcoin Price Analysis: What Are BTCโs Next Targets After Surging Past $70K? ->
Bitcoin is showing signs of tentative recovery after holding $60k support. The price is now located around the low $70k region once again. The overall macro situation just shifted slightly with news of a temporary ceasefire emerging in the Iran conflict, which has previously influenced risk sentiment and commodity markets. This geopolitical development could ease [โฆ] - Read more:
https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-price-analysis-what-are-btcs-next-targets-after-surging-past-70k/
๐ From @CryptoPotato
Bitcoin is showing signs of tentative recovery after holding $60k support. The price is now located around the low $70k region once again. The overall macro situation just shifted slightly with news of a temporary ceasefire emerging in the Iran conflict, which has previously influenced risk sentiment and commodity markets. This geopolitical development could ease [โฆ] - Read more:
https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-price-analysis-what-are-btcs-next-targets-after-surging-past-70k/
๐ From @CryptoPotato
CryptoPotato
Bitcoin Price Analysis: What Are BTC's Next Targets After Surging Past $70K?
Bitcoin is showing signs of tentative recovery after holding $60k support. The price is now located around the low $70k region once again. The overall
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- Iran to charge tanker transit tolls in Bitcoin, says Hosseini
- Morgan Stanley debuts Bitcoin ETF
[Project Updates]
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- @Polygon Labs in talks to raise $100M for payment business
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๐ Bitcoin jumps on ceasefire news
BTC briefly rose above $72.8K after a two-week Iran ceasefire was announced.
๐ Link
๐ช Tornado Cash case update
Prosecutors urged the judge to ignore a recent Supreme Court ruling in Roman Stormโs case.
๐ Link
๐ง SEC admits past enforcement flaws
The SEC said several crypto cases were misinterpretations of securities laws.
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๐ฆ๐บ Coinbase secures Australian license
Coinbase received an AFSL to expand trading products in the region.
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๐จ๐ญ Swiss stablecoin pilot begins
Major banks launched a trial for a regulated Swiss franc stablecoin.
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๐ฐ๐ท South Korea backs tokenization
Lawmakers plan to bring RWAs and stablecoins under existing frameworks.
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๐ต๏ธ Satoshi identity speculation resurfaces
A report suggested Adam Back could be Satoshi, which he denied.
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๐ค Ethereum scaling proposal explored
Researchers are testing EIP-8142 to reduce data strain on validators.
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๐ Stablecoin yield impact debated
White House economists downplayed risks to bank lending from rewards.
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๐ค Currenc Group tokenization move
The firm partnered with Securitize to tokenize its shares.
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๐ฆ Standard Chartered crypto restructuring
The bank is considering integrating parts of its crypto custody unit.
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๐ Morgan Stanley BTC ETF launch
The firm confirmed its MSBT spot Bitcoin ETF is going live.
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๐ Quantum risk timeline
Analysts said crypto has 3โ5 years to adapt to quantum threats.
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๐ฎ๐ท Iran considers crypto oil payments
Iran may allow crypto payments for tanker transit during the ceasefire.
๐ Link
๐ From @the_block_crypto
๐ Bitcoin jumps on ceasefire news
BTC briefly rose above $72.8K after a two-week Iran ceasefire was announced.
๐ Link
๐ช Tornado Cash case update
Prosecutors urged the judge to ignore a recent Supreme Court ruling in Roman Stormโs case.
๐ Link
๐ง SEC admits past enforcement flaws
The SEC said several crypto cases were misinterpretations of securities laws.
๐ Link
๐ฆ๐บ Coinbase secures Australian license
Coinbase received an AFSL to expand trading products in the region.
๐ Link
๐จ๐ญ Swiss stablecoin pilot begins
Major banks launched a trial for a regulated Swiss franc stablecoin.
๐ Link
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea backs tokenization
Lawmakers plan to bring RWAs and stablecoins under existing frameworks.
๐ Link
๐ต๏ธ Satoshi identity speculation resurfaces
A report suggested Adam Back could be Satoshi, which he denied.
๐ Link
๐ค Ethereum scaling proposal explored
Researchers are testing EIP-8142 to reduce data strain on validators.
๐ Link
๐ Stablecoin yield impact debated
White House economists downplayed risks to bank lending from rewards.
๐ Link
๐ค Currenc Group tokenization move
The firm partnered with Securitize to tokenize its shares.
๐ Link
๐ฆ Standard Chartered crypto restructuring
The bank is considering integrating parts of its crypto custody unit.
๐ Link
๐ Morgan Stanley BTC ETF launch
The firm confirmed its MSBT spot Bitcoin ETF is going live.
๐ Link
๐ Quantum risk timeline
Analysts said crypto has 3โ5 years to adapt to quantum threats.
๐ Link
๐ฎ๐ท Iran considers crypto oil payments
Iran may allow crypto payments for tanker transit during the ceasefire.
๐ Link
๐ From @the_block_crypto
Iran eyes crypto toll for oil tanker transits through Strait of Hormuz, according to FT. - archive.ph
๐ท๏ธ Crypto, Iran
๐ต๏ธ @JLJohn
๐ From @leviathan_news
๐ท๏ธ Crypto, Iran
๐ต๏ธ @JLJohn
๐ From @leviathan_news
https://x.com/kobeissiletter/status/2041889053386195014?s=46&t=nluSw7cwYGx8zFxfoYi5Iw
๐ From @cryptomumbles
๐ From @cryptomumbles
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The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) on X
BREAKING: The passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz has been stopped, per Iran's Fars News Agency.
Iran says it will withdraw from the ceasefire if Israel continues attacks on Lebanon and it is preparing potential responses.
Iran says it will withdraw from the ceasefire if Israel continues attacks on Lebanon and it is preparing potential responses.
๐ฆ SQUID DIGEST ๐ฐ
April 08, 2026
Leviathan SQUID DAO launches recovery pool on Fraxtal; FBI: $11.4B US crypto fraud losses in 2025; Tempo SDK enables 1-line passkey wallets.
๐ข $BTC: $72K (+5.09%) ยท ๐ข $ETH: $2.2K (+7.32%) ยท ๐ข $OPEN: $0.40 (+5.32%)
๐ฅ Leviathan SQUID DAO launches recovery pool for lenders affected by Llama Lend bad debt on Fraxtal
๐ฌ "$131K in bad debt at 100% utilization, and 64% of it traces back to a single departed contributor (@ssmccul) running ..." โ @Benthic
โ๏ธ Web ยท โ๏ธ GitHub ยท ๐ฃ Telegram
๐ From @leviathan_news
April 08, 2026
Leviathan SQUID DAO launches recovery pool on Fraxtal; FBI: $11.4B US crypto fraud losses in 2025; Tempo SDK enables 1-line passkey wallets.
๐ข $BTC: $72K (+5.09%) ยท ๐ข $ETH: $2.2K (+7.32%) ยท ๐ข $OPEN: $0.40 (+5.32%)
๐ฅ Leviathan SQUID DAO launches recovery pool for lenders affected by Llama Lend bad debt on Fraxtal
๐ฌ "$131K in bad debt at 100% utilization, and 64% of it traces back to a single departed contributor (@ssmccul) running ..." โ @Benthic
โ๏ธ Web ยท โ๏ธ GitHub ยท ๐ฃ Telegram
๐ From @leviathan_news
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โ Binance: Monthly Market Insights - April 2026
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DeFi
โ DL Research: Regulation is the real bottleneck in RWAfi
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Russian GRU Exploiting Vulnerable Routers to Steal Sensitive Information 07 April 2026
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https://www.whitehouse.gov/research/2026/04/effects-of-stablecoin-yield-prohibition-on-bank-lending/
๐ From @ahboyashreads
๐ From @ahboyashreads
The White House
Effects of Stablecoin Yield Prohibition on Bank Lending
Effects of Stablecoin Yield Prohibition on Bank LendingDownload Executive Summary The GENIUS Act, signed into law in July 2025, requires stablecoin