Iran’s Economy Ministry has reportedly explored a Bitcoin-settled maritime insurance plan for Strait of Hormuz shipping that could generate over $10B, per Fars News Agency.

Iran’s Economy Ministry has reportedly explored a Bitcoin-settled maritime insurance plan for Strait of Hormuz shipping that could generate over $10B, per Fars News Agency.

OpenSea CMO Adam Hollander says the next NFT wave will be driven by tokenized Pokémon cards, Rolex watches, tickets, and gaming items.

OpenSea CMO Adam Hollander says the next NFT wave will be driven by tokenized Pokémon cards, Rolex watches, tickets, and gaming items.

CZ says each person should eventually have thousands of AI agents working for them.

CZ says each person should eventually have thousands of AI agents working for them.

CMC: How to build a trading bot for HyperLiquid using CoinMarketCap API. Discover assets, filter by liquidity and volume, generate signals; then execute on Hyperliquid

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic raised $120M in a Series D backed by Nasdaq Ventures and Deutsche Bank, valuing the company at $670M.

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic raised $120M in a Series D backed by Nasdaq Ventures and Deutsche Bank, valuing the company at $670M.

Circle launched Agent Stack, a suite letting AI agents hold wallets, make programmable USDC payments and tap a marketplace of agentic services.

Circle launched Agent Stack, a suite letting AI agents hold wallets, make programmable USDC payments and tap a marketplace of agentic services.

Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to Mark Zuckerberg demanding transparency on Meta’s stablecoin trial, warning it could compromise financial stability across its 3.5 billion-user network.

Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to Mark Zuckerberg demanding transparency on Meta’s stablecoin trial, warning it could compromise financial stability across its 3.5 billion-user network.

Bitcoin’s 37% rally since April is still a bear market rally, CryptoQuant says, noting profit-taking is accelerating with traders sitting on an 18% unrealized profit margin.

White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt says a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve announcement is coming “in the next few weeks.”

White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt says a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve announcement is coming “in the next few weeks.”

Polygon has launched private stablecoin payments that hide sender, receiver, and amount details on-chain using zero-knowledge proofs.

Polygon has launched private stablecoin payments that hide sender, receiver, and amount details on-chain using zero-knowledge proofs.

Securitize has received FINRA approval to underwrite tokenized IPOs and custody tokenized securities, the first such approval of its kind.

Securitize has received FINRA approval to underwrite tokenized IPOs and custody tokenized securities, the first such approval of its kind.

WisdomTree’s crypto ETPs saw $137M in net inflows in Q1, a sharp reversal from $89M in outflows during the same period last year.

WisdomTree’s crypto ETPs saw $137M in net inflows in Q1, a sharp reversal from $89M in outflows during the same period last year.

The Ethereum Foundation sold another 10,000 ETH worth ~$22.9M to BitMine, marking its second consecutive weekly sale to the firm.

The Ethereum Foundation sold another 10,000 ETH worth ~$22.9M to BitMine, marking its second consecutive weekly sale to the firm.

April was the most-hacked month in crypto history, with more than $600 million in losses recorded, according to DefiLlama.

State Street, which holds $54.5T in assets under custody, plans to deliver tokenized fund servicing from Luxembourg by year-end.

State Street, which holds $54.5T in assets under custody, plans to deliver tokenized fund servicing from Luxembourg by year-end.

Cross-border B2B stablecoin transactions are forecast to hit $5 trillion by 2035, up from $13.4 billion in 2026, according to Juniper Research.

Cross-border B2B stablecoin transactions are forecast to hit $5 trillion by 2035, up from $13.4 billion in 2026, according to Juniper Research.

Brazil has blocked Polymarket, Kalshi, and 25 other prediction platforms, with officials saying event-based contracts effectively mirror gambling

Brazil has blocked Polymarket, Kalshi, and 25 other prediction platforms, with officials saying event-based contracts effectively mirror gambling

Amazon Web Services has added Chainlink’s oracle services to the AWS Marketplace, giving enterprise developers access to Chainlink’s data feeds, data streams, and proof-of-reserve tools.

Amazon Web Services has added Chainlink’s oracle services to the AWS Marketplace, giving enterprise developers access to Chainlink’s data feeds, data streams, and proof-of-reserve tools.

Bitcoin has rallied about 30% from its 2026 low, while $7.51 billion in USDC remains on Binance ready for deployment, according to CryptoQuant.

A new documentary argues Satoshi Nakamoto was a shared pseudonym between Hal Finney and Len Sassaman, with Finney’s widow conceding he likely played a role in Bitcoin’s creation.

Thailand’s SEC is considering letting licensed crypto firms apply for derivatives licenses without forming separate companies.

Thailand’s SEC is considering letting licensed crypto firms apply for derivatives licenses without forming separate companies.

Jefferies warns the $293M Kelp DAO exploit could temporarily slow TradFi tokenization adoption as firms reassess security risks.

Bitcoin has so far peaked at about a 97% gain since the 2024 halving, making this the weakest post-halving run on record, according to Galaxy research.

Circle has unveiled USDC Bridge, an official cross-chain tool for moving native USDC between blockchains, without needing wrapped or synthetic versions.

Michael Saylor says Strategy generated $1.3 billion in BTC Gain — its Bitcoin-accounting metric — in the first two weeks of April alone.

Michael Saylor says Strategy generated $1.3 billion in BTC Gain — its Bitcoin-accounting metric — in the first two weeks of April alone.

Virginia will hold unclaimed crypto for at least one year before any sale under a newly signed law, reducing the risk of forced liquidation.

Virginia will hold unclaimed crypto for at least one year before any sale under a newly signed law, reducing the risk of forced liquidation.

A newly filed financial disclosure shows Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh holds stakes in Polymarket, Ethereum development platform Tenderly, and Latin American crypto app Lemon.

A newly filed financial disclosure shows Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh holds stakes in Polymarket, Ethereum development platform Tenderly, and Latin American crypto app Lemon.

Ether Machine has cancelled the planned public debut of its $1.5 billion yield-bearing Ethereum fund, citing unfavorable market conditions.

Bhutan has moved another 250 BTC worth about $18 million to a new wallet, per Arkham, with its tracked Bitcoin holdings now down over 70% from a 2024 peak near 13,000 BTC.

Bhutan has moved another 250 BTC worth about $18 million to a new wallet, per Arkham, with its tracked Bitcoin holdings now down over 70% from a 2024 peak near 13,000 BTC.

Bernstein says Bitcoin has 3-5 years to prepare for quantum computing risks, with older wallets most exposed.

Binance is introducing a spot trading rule on April 14 that limits order fills to a dynamic price range during volatile, low-liquidity conditions.

Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki says Bitcoin could hit $750,000 within a year of a major market crash as expanding global money supply pushes capital into scarce assets.

Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki says Bitcoin could hit $750,000 within a year of a major market crash as expanding global money supply pushes capital into scarce assets.

X will auto-lock accounts that mention crypto for the first time to curb phishing-driven scams, requiring verification before they can post again.

X will auto-lock accounts that mention crypto for the first time to curb phishing-driven scams, requiring verification before they can post again.

Grayscale says rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions are keeping crypto investors sidelined, with potential upside if macro conditions stabilize.

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says stablecoins are crypto’s “ChatGPT moment” as Fortune 500 firms explore stablecoin strategies.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says stablecoins are crypto’s “ChatGPT moment” as Fortune 500 firms explore stablecoin strategies.

Brad Garlinghouse says Ripple is on track to have a record-breaking quarter, saying the company has been “on a tear.”

Brad Garlinghouse says Ripple is on track to have a record-breaking quarter, saying the company has been “on a tear.”

The supply of non-USD stablecoins hit nearly $1.2 billion in February, up 70% from January 2023, as the number of unique holders exploded by 2,900% to 1.2 million, according to a Dune/Visa study.

The supply of non-USD stablecoins hit nearly $1.2 billion in February, up 70% from January 2023, as the number of unique holders exploded by 2,900% to 1.2 million, according to a Dune/Visa study.

The AI crypto sector cooled off this week alongside broader markets, but anomalies like Siren’s 284% pump and sky-high Bittensor predictions kept things wildly interesting.

Anthony Scaramucci says Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle is still playing out, with OG whales driving a self-fulfilling price pattern and a new bull run expected to begin in Q4 2026.

Anthony Scaramucci says Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle is still playing out, with OG whales driving a self-fulfilling price pattern and a new bull run expected to begin in Q4 2026.

American Bitcoin has flipped Galaxy Digital in Bitcoin holdings with 6,899 BTC, making it the 16th-largest public Bitcoin holder

American Bitcoin has flipped Galaxy Digital in Bitcoin holdings with 6,899 BTC, making it the 16th-largest public Bitcoin holder

BNB Chain has launched BNBAgent SDK on testnet, introducing a framework for running AI agents on-chain with built-in identity, escrow and decentralized verification.

BNB Chain has launched BNBAgent SDK on testnet, introducing a framework for running AI agents on-chain with built-in identity, escrow and decentralized verification.

Ethereum has surged 10% in 24 hours to a six-week high above $2,300, outpacing Bitcoin, with US spot ether ETFs pulling in over $160 million last week.

Vitalik Buterin advocated for simplifying Ethereum’s two-node architecture, arguing that running a node should be a basic right for everyone, not just professionals.

Vitalik Buterin advocated for simplifying Ethereum’s two-node architecture, arguing that running a node should be a basic right for everyone, not just professionals.

Two of Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licenses are expected to go to major banks HSBC and Standard Chartered, and should arrive soon, according to Bloomberg.

Trust Wallet has launched automatic scam address screening across 32 EVM-compatible blockchains, targeting address poisoning attacks.

Bhutan moved another 175 Bitcoin, worth $11.85 million, bringing its total BTC transfers for 2026 to roughly $42.5 million, according to Arkham Intelligence.

Bhutan moved another 175 Bitcoin, worth $11.85 million, bringing its total BTC transfers for 2026 to roughly $42.5 million, according to Arkham Intelligence.

Latin America’s crypto transaction volume surged 60% to $730 billion in 2025, with monthly active users growing 3x faster than in the US, according to Argentine crypto firm Lemon.

Latin America’s crypto transaction volume surged 60% to $730 billion in 2025, with monthly active users growing 3x faster than in the US, according to Argentine crypto firm Lemon.

Pakistan’s parliament has passed the Virtual Assets Act, establishing the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority as the country’s official crypto licensing body.

Pakistan’s parliament has passed the Virtual Assets Act, establishing the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority as the country’s official crypto licensing body.

The Florida Senate has passed a bill to create a state-level regulatory framework for stablecoins, the first such legislation of its kind, now headed to the governor to sign.

The Florida Senate has passed a bill to create a state-level regulatory framework for stablecoins, the first such legislation of its kind, now headed to the governor to sign.