Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued its first stablecoin issuer licences under the new Stablecoins Ordinance to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial Limited, a consortium backed by Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecom. Both entities are allowed to issue Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoins, with launches expected in the coming months. This marks a major …
Anthony Pompliano has sparked a massive conversation across crypto and finance circles with a bold claim: Bitcoin may now be entering the center of global conflict resolution and trade. For the unversed, reports suggest that the United States and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, with one key condition being the reopening of the Strait …
Monero (XMR) is approaching a critical breakout moment as months of tight consolidation begin to show signs of exhaustion, with the price holding firm despite repeated downside pressure. While the broader market remains stable, the token price structure tells a different story, selling pressure has been absorbed, and accumulation is building beneath the range, setting …
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a bill to officially classify cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, marking a major regulatory shift. The new framework introduces stricter oversight, including a ban on insider trading and mandatory annual disclosures for related entities. By bringing crypto under financial market regulations, Japan aims to improve transparency, strengthen investor protection, and align digital …
RippleX has rolled out an important upgrade to the XRP Ledger with the official release of the XLS‑100 “Smart Escrows” documentation, and the crypto community is already calling it a turning point for programmable payments on XRPL. For the unversed, under the current system, XRPL escrows are simple and predictable: XRP can be locked until …
A solo miner with around 70 TH/s of hashpower has mined Bitcoin block 944306 through Solo CKPool, earning 3.128 BTC worth about $222,000. Based on network difficulty, the chance of success for a miner this size is about 1 in 100,000 per day, which is roughly equivalent to once every 300 years. The rare win …
A crypto pioneer recently put two very different networks to the test: Pi Network and Bitcoin on Kraken. The goal was to compare how fast a real‑world transaction can settle on each system. The result was interesting as Pi Network transaction settled instantly on the Pi Blockchain, while the equivalent Bitcoin transfer took around 45 …
Market expert Sam Daodu has released a new April outlook for Bitcoin (BTC), flagging geopolitical developments and macroeconomic forces as the decisive factors for where prices may go next. Daodu’s note comes after Bitcoin ran into resistance just above roughly $72,000 and amid a market environment that has produced the asset’s first consecutive quarterly losses since 2022. Bitcoin Faces Unusual April Daodu pointed to Bitcoin’s historical tendency to finish April in the black: since 2013, the token has closed the month higher nine times out of 13, a 69% win rate. On paper, April looks generous — the average return sits at 10.7% — but that mean is skewed by a handful of outsized years (2013, 2018, 2019, and 2020), each with gains above 28%. Strip out those extreme outliers, and the average April return falls to a subdued 0.7%. More representative measures show Bitcoin’s median April gain at 7.1%, with the best April on record in 2013 (+36.8%) and the worst in 2022 (−17.2%). These historical ranges, Daodu says, demonstrate how much April outcomes depend on the broader macro backdrop. Related Reading: Adam Back Denies Being Bitcoin Creator In Response To NYT: ‘I Am Not Satoshi’ What makes April 2026 unusual, Daodu argues, is the dominance of external macro and geopolitical drivers that were largely absent in prior years. The ongoing US–Iran conflict has kept oil prices elevated — above $100 since early March — and the Federal Reserve (Fed) has revised its 2026 inflation forecast upward to 2.7%. Those developments have knocked back expectations for near‑term rate cuts and left markets braced for higher rates into the second quarter. Taken together, tighter liquidity and heightened geopolitical risk create a tougher environment for risk assets, including BTC. Under these conditions, Daodu warns, the usual early‑April dip and subsequent rebound are no longer assured. Rather, three key elements will determine Bitcoin’s future. Whether oil drops below $90 per barrel, whether monetary expectations ease, and whether the US-Iran ceasefire persists and leads to a lasting deal. Three Possible Paths Daodu lays out three price scenarios to quantify how those outcomes could play out. In his bullish case, a genuine ceasefire coupled with oil prices falling below $90 would significantly relieve macro pressure. That relief, he says, could allow Bitcoin to clear resistance above $75,000 and propel a run toward $80,000. Progress on the CLARITY Act — legislative movement expected to be marked up in late April — would add fuel to that rally by improving regulatory clarity for digital assets. Related Reading: JPMorgan CEO Says Bank Must Build Its Own Blockchain To Counter Crypto Threats His base case envisions a more muted month. Persistent tax‑related selling in early April could cap gains and keep BTC trading between about $68,000 and $76,000. Without a clear catalyst, such as an end to the conflict, Bitcoin would likely consolidate in that band. The bearish scenario involves a breakdown of the ceasefire and renewed escalation. In that event, Daodu says Bitcoin could lose its nearby support around $69,000, trigger liquidations of leveraged positions, and see short‑term holders exit. That pressure could send BTC toward $65,000 or lower; the expert notes that Standard Chartered has warned of a deeper slump toward $50,000 if macro conditions deteriorate substantially. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
Most people who throw out a $1,000 XRP price target do it anonymously on social media. Dom Kwok did it on a podcast, with his name attached, and when the hosts pushed back he did not flinch once. Appearing on Rollup alongside his brother, Kwok said XRP could reach $1,000 over the next four to …
USDC issuer Circle has seen its stock (NYSE: CRCL) tumble by 9.89% over the past day, closing at $85.10. The fall was attributed to an unfavorable analyst review and to its alleged inaction during the Drift Protocol exploit. Source: MarketWatch Why did Circle’s shares dip by about 10%? Financial analyst Ed Engel of Compass Point …
US President Donald J. Trump is set to attend the “crypto and business conference” at Mar-a-Lago on April 25. Marketed by Trump-linked company Fight Fight Fight LLC, the gala luncheon features exclusive entry for the top 297 holders of the TRUMP memecoin and a reception for the top 29 holders. Performance of Trump-associated meme coins: …
Crypto markets are showing early signs that the worst may be over, following a prolonged decline that began with the industry’s sharp sell-off back in October of last year. In a new report shared on social media, technical analyst Ali Martinez says the market is now starting to form what he calls a structural floor. Next Cycle Setup For Crypto Leaders Martinez’s view is rooted in the idea that seven months of heavy volatility may also be creating a rare opportunity. For those focused on the longer-term picture, he argues, the current turbulence can act as a reset period before the next multi-year cycle. Rather than treating the current sell-off as purely negative, Martinez suggests it may be setting up the conditions for a new upward phase once the market stops bleeding. Related Reading: Adam Back Denies Being Bitcoin Creator In Response To NYT: ‘I Am Not Satoshi’ When looking at the “big picture” for broader crypto market structure, Martinez points to a metric he says helps define the floor: the CVDD Channel, which stands for Cumulative Value Days Destroyed. According to his analysis, Bitcoin’s “Golden Zone” is currently near $49,330. He claims that historically, entries into this area have tended to show up before bull market runs, and he outlines upside targets for what could follow—potentially reaching $178,478, and in an even more extended scenario, $273,158. The analyst then turns to Ethereum (ETH). Martinez says he is watching whether ETH is moving within a parallel channel pattern, and if that interpretation holds, he believes the zone between current levels and $1,070 could offer a high-conviction entry point. From there, he highlights an ecosystem-wide rally scenario with a macro target around $8,670 as the next major objective, framing it as a move that would emerge as the broader crypto ecosystem matures. Outlook For XRP, SOL, And DOGE For XRP, Martinez focuses on a specific support level as the key to determining whether the crypto market can stabilize. He says that if XRP can hold support near $0.80, it could create a strong “buy the dip” setup, potentially giving traders a chance before a later retest of XRP’s all-time high near $3.30 and beyond. Solana (SOL) is next, and Martinez suggests SOL may need a broader “generational” reset to complete the bottoming process. He argues that the possible low area ranges from $74 to $50, describing that band as a total reset of speculative “froth.” Martinez characterizes that kind of clearance as a major launchpad for the next upward move, implying that the more aggressive the washout, the more room there may be for the following leg higher. Related Reading: JPMorgan CEO Says Bank Must Build Its Own Blockchain To Counter Crypto Threats Finally, Martinez discusses Dogecoin (DOGE) using what he calls fractal signals. He says the memecoin’s chart structure indicates a coiling phase that often appears before the next parabolic move. In that context, Martinez points to a zone he believes is where larger, more informed buyers could begin accumulating. His range for that buildup is between $0.090 and $0.060, which he describes as the area where accumulation could start to intensify ahead of a potential upside surge. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is once more calling for the urgent expedition of the CLARITY Act into law, warning that further delays risk loss of US prominence in global economics. Bessent nudges fast-tracking of the CLARITY Act Bessent compared the legislation’s development to that of Singapore and Abu Dhabi, nations that already have clear …
The release of Binance founder CZ’s memoir, Freedom of Money, has sparked a fresh public clash with the CEO of OKX, who now accuses CZ of repeating misleading claims about his divorce and his famed crypto origin story. The OKX CEO says that if CZ can produce a dated, signed divorce agreement clearly approved by …
There are way too many altcoins today, and most will not survive into the next bull run. Instead of chasing hype coins, analysts are focusing on projects quietly building real infrastructure. Three altcoins that stand out are Chainlink (LINK), Sui (SUI), and Hedera (HBAR). Altcoin 1: LINK Chainlink (LINK) acts as the “backbone” for smart …
Jim Rickards has spent decades at the intersection of intelligence, finance and geopolitical strategy. He was involved in the construction of the PetroDollar system in the 1970s. Which makes what he said this week particularly interesting. Discussing which currencies Iran might be using to collect its reported Bitcoin toll from oil tankers passing through the …
A prediction making rounds on social media this week claims XRP could hit new all-time highs above $4 within six days, pointing to a weekly chart squeeze as the primary signal. The claim has picked up traction in the XRP community, though analysts who follow the token closely are offering a more neutral perspective. XRP …
BitMine Immersion Technologies has officially moved its listing from Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange and increased its stock repurchase program to 4 billion dollars, signaling confidence in its market strategy. Over the past nine months, the company has acquired roughly 4.803 million ETH, representing 3.98 percent of the total Ethereum supply, reaching more than 79 percent of …
Bitcoin and XRP price traded slightly lower today as rising geopolitical tension triggered a fresh wave of caution across crypto markets, with BTC price holding just above $70,000 and XRP price consolidating near $1.30. The pullback follows renewed uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, dragging total crypto market value closer to $2.41 trillion as risk …
Around $180 million worth of Avalanche has been transferred to Coinbase over the past six months, raising concerns about sustained selling pressure. The crypto community reacted with skepticism and frustration, with some users pointing to large transactions as a main reason behind AVAX’s weak price performance. Avalanche is trading around $9.07, down 3.35% in 24 …
Crypto exchange Binance has officially announced the delisting of six tokens, Beefy.Finance (BIFI), FIO Protocol (FIO), FunToken (FUN), Measurable Data Token (MDT), Orchid (OXT), and Wanchain (WAN), as part of its routine asset review process. The move will remove all spot trading pairs associated with these tokens, mainly affecting traders currently holding positions or using …
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pressing Congress to quickly pass the bipartisan CLARITY Act, a major crypto market structure bill that would create clear federal rules for digital assets. He warned that regulatory uncertainty is pushing innovation overseas and could weaken the United States’ leadership in the fast-growing crypto space, stressing that lawmakers must …
Pi Network has taken another step toward building its smart contract ecosystem with the release of a new Remote Procedure Call (RPC) server on its Testnet. The update may sound technical, but its goal is to make it easier for developers to build, test, and connect applications to the Pi blockchain. Unlike earlier stages where …
JPMorgan CEO, Jamie Dimon, warned investors in his latest annual letter that the bank must accelerate its efforts in blockchain technology to meet mounting competition from the crypto sector. Dimon told shareholders that a “whole new set of competitors” has emerged around blockchain-based products — including stablecoins, smart contracts, and broader tokenization — and that the bank needs to “roll out our own blockchain technology” to defend its market position. JPMorgan Doubles Down On Crypto The call to action comes as the US regulatory landscape for crypto undergoes notable shifts and traditional financial institutions increasingly adopt decentralized technology. JPMorgan is not starting from scratch: the firm introduced JPM Coin on a permissioned blockchain in 2019 and has continued to build capabilities through its Kinexys blockchain unit, which focuses on tokenization and payments. The bank has also been involved in experiments on permissionless chains; executives from JPMorgan’s Commercial and Investment Banking units recently pointed to the bank’s role in a 2025 US commercial paper issuance on Solana (SOL) for Galaxy Digital Holdings as a sign of broader exploration. Related Reading: Ethereum (ETH) Outlook: $2,500 Break Could Trigger Major Rally — Expert’s Price Scenarios Dimon’s stance toward crypto has evolved visibly over the past year. Once a vocal skeptic, he publicly acknowledged last year that he has become “a believer in stablecoins,” and later reiterated that “blockchain is real,” predicting it would displace elements of the traditional financial system. JPMorgan has already ramped up its internal crypto activity. In a separate investor note, the co‑CEOs of the bank’s Commercial and Investment Banking division reported that transactions on JPMorgan’s blockchain-based products have expanded roughly thirtyfold since 2023. At the same time, JPMorgan and other major banks have been active in shaping regulatory outcomes. The banking industry has pressed to alter provisions of the GENIUS Act and the anticipated CLARITY Act, seeking to prevent what they call a regulatory “loophole” that might allow stablecoin issuers to offer yield. Banks’ Push To Bar Stablecoin Rewards Banks argue that yield-bearing stablecoins could serve as substitutes for deposit accounts, posing a risk to their deposit bases and potentially destabilizing lending. Yet, those concerns were challenged on Wednesday by a new analysis from the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Using a model calibrated to current market conditions, the report found that banning stablecoin yields would have only a marginal effect on deposit flight from banks. Specifically, it estimated that eliminating stablecoin yield would raise bank lending by roughly $2.1 billion — about 0.02% of total loans — while imposing an estimated $800 million net welfare loss on consumers, suggesting the costs could outweigh any systemic benefits. Related Reading: FDIC Advances Rulemaking For GENIUS Act: New Framework For Stablecoin Issuers The study also tested a worst‑case scenario in which stablecoins pose a much larger threat to lending, but that outcome required assumptions — such as zero excess reserves and a major shift in Federal Reserve policy — that do not reflect present conditions. It remains uncertain whether the White House analysis will shift negotiations between banks and the crypto industry over whether yield and rewards should be permitted on stablecoins. Those involved in the talks have largely remained silent over the past two weeks amid Congress’s Easter recess. However, two sources familiar with the discussions told Crypto In America that they remain cautiously optimistic that the talks are progressing. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
Ripple’s David Schwartz saw the headline and could not resist. “Finally we have the definitive answer that will certainly end the debate forever,” the Ripple CTO wrote on X after the New York Times published what it described as an 18-month investigation into the identity of Bitcoin’s creator. Whether that was genuine acknowledgement, dry sarcasm …
Following multiple requests from the US Senate Banking Committee for research on stablecoins, the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) has published a study concluding that stablecoins and their yields pose no threat to bank deposits. According to the report, eliminating interest on stablecoins would increase banks’ lending capacity by a mere 0.02% (roughly …
Video streaming platform YouTube has deleted the high-profile (100,000+ subscribers) and decade-old channel Bitcoin.com out of the blue, claiming its content is “harmful and dangerous.” In retaliation, Bitcoin.com insisted it has always posted educational content about Bitcoin (BTC), including wallet tutorials and objective news. It also called out YouTube’s AI for unfairness in moderation, saying …
Blockstream CEO, Adam Back, denied on Wednesday that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC), responding to a New York Times (NYT) investigation that pointed to him as the leading suspect. The NYT report, by John Carreyrou, drew on a range of circumstantial evidence — including parallels in writing style, the use of British spellings, and overlapping cryptographic expertise — to argue that Back could be the person behind Bitcoin’s origin story. Adam Back Rejects NYT Case In his post on social media platform X (previously Twitter), Back said plainly, “I’m not Satoshi,” and emphasized that his long-standing interest in cryptography and electronic cash predates Bitcoin by decades. Back pushed back on the interpretation of evidence presented in the NYT story, suggesting that his frequent postings on ecash topics create a statistical bias. Related Reading: Ethereum (ETH) Outlook: $2,500 Break Could Trigger Major Rally — Expert’s Price Scenarios He argued that because he was outspoken and prolific on relevant mailing lists, his comments appear often in historical archives; that visibility, he told Carreyrou, can create “confirmation bias” when researchers search for likely Satoshi candidates. “Because I was talkative on the list, and known to have an active interest in ecash, there’s some confirmation bias in finding my comments frequently on ecash topics,” Back wrote, noting that other participants with similar expertise posted far less and so are less likely to surface in retrospective searches. Satoshi’s Mystery Is Healthy For Bitcoin Back also characterized much of the apparent overlap between his and Satoshi’s language as a coincidence or the product of a shared technical lexicon among cryptographers who had been wrestling with similar problems for years. Related Reading: FDIC Advances Rulemaking For GENIUS Act: New Framework For Stablecoin Issuers Throughout his response, Back also maintained that he does not know Satoshi’s identity and suggested that this uncertainty is beneficial for Bitcoin. “I also don’t know who Satoshi is, and I think it is good for Bitcoin that this is the case, as it helps Bitcoin be viewed as new asset class, the mathematically scarce digital commodity,” he wrote, framing the mystery as part of Bitcoin’s appeal and institutional development. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
Iran’s reported plan to charge oil tankers a fee in Bitcoin or Chinese yuan to pass through the Strait of Hormuz is drawing global attention, as it mixes geopolitics with cryptocurrency in a way rarely seen before. According to messages sent to ships in the region, tankers may need to pay between about $0.50 and …
The settlement avoids a trial and ends the dispute over the RR/BAYC NFTs, which claimed to parody Bored Ape Yacht Club, one of the most recognizable NFT brands.