Iran's rejection of a ceasefire heightens regional instability, potentially increasing the likelihood of regime change and impacting global markets.
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Kalshi's legal victory in appeals court against NJ sports betting laws strengthens federal oversight of its event-driven contracts.
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A 10 billion yen blockchain bond launched earlier this year by SBI Holdings may say more about Japan’s XRP ambitions than any price prediction could. Crypto commentator Stellar Rippler brought the SBI CEO’s remarks to light, sparking fresh debate over XRP’s outlook. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Gaining Ground, Could Soon Surpass Gold—Analyst SBI’s Long Game With Ripple The Tokyo-based financial giant issued the bond in February 2026, offering investors returns paid out in XRP — a first for a major Japanese financial institution. The move came alongside plans to roll out Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin through SBI’s licensed exchange in Japan, and a new partnership between SBI Ripple Asia and the Asia Web3 Alliance Japan to back startups building financial tools on the XRP Ledger. SBI’s ties to Ripple run deep. The company has been Ripple’s largest external shareholder since the two firms launched SBI Ripple Asia in 2016. That joint venture has spent nearly a decade building cross-border payment corridors across Japan, South Korea, India, and the Philippines — real infrastructure, not just announcements. “XRP WILL BE VERY EXPENSIVE.” No, this is not just David Schwartz’s confession. This was also said by the biggest financial giant of Japan, Yoshitaka Kitao, SBI Holdings CEO. SBI is Ripple’s largest external shareholder. And he says clearly: “XRP will be very expensive.”… pic.twitter.com/mixB533ymR — Stellar Rippler???? (@Stellar_Rippler) April 3, 2026 CEO’s Words Draw Attention Against that backdrop, comments from SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao are drawing renewed attention. Kitao stated plainly that XRP “will be very expensive.” He also pointed to the ongoing legal proceedings between Ripple and US regulators, saying a court ruling in Ripple’s favor could trigger a significant jump in XRP’s price. “If the decision is made and Ripple’s XRP is a coin, I think it will be a big price,” Kitao said. “If the conclusion is positive, I think it will be great.” His remarks were shared widely in crypto circles after being posted on social media. Coming from the head of one of Japan’s largest financial services groups — one with direct financial stakes in Ripple — the statement landed differently than typical market commentary. Kitao appeared to believe a ruling could come within weeks, based on reports circulating at the time. No confirmed court date has been publicly announced. A Partnership Still Expanding What makes the CEO’s comments worth following is the weight SBI carries in the Ripple story. This isn’t a speculative endorsement from the sidelines. SBI has put real money, real products, and real institutional infrastructure behind XRP over nearly a decade. Related Reading: XRP Eyes $8.30 Target As Rare Chart Pattern Emerges From Prolonged Decline The February bond alone — worth roughly $64 million — signals that SBI is not pulling back. It is doubling down, using XRP as a direct reward mechanism for its investors in a market where regulatory approval for such products is hard-won. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Sales of bitcoin by prominent holders and executive exits could give hope to the battered crypto sector.
Bernstein says Figure may be undervalued as loan volumes surge and its tokenized credit platform expands, despite recent stock declines and market volatility.
The president, who has denied wrongdoing, continues to be a person of interest in the federal investigation of LIBRA.
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that New Jersey could not bring an enforcement action against Kalshi, finding that the federal Commodity Exchange Act preempted state gambling laws.
EDX Markets’ bid for a federal trust bank charter is not just another crypto expansion story. It is a live test of whether Wall Street-backed firms can move more of crypto’s custody and settlement stack inside the U.S. banking perimeter. Citadel, Fidelity, and Schwab-backed EDX wants to bring equity market structure to crypto through a […]
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Skepticism over Iran's moderation claim highlights persistent geopolitical tensions, impacting market stability and investor confidence.
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Bitcoin found familiar resistance as it crossed the $70,000 mark to hit new April highs, with analysis blaming "profit-taking pressure."
Geopolitical tensions may delay Bitcoin's growth, highlighting the need for significant catalysts to boost market confidence and drive prices higher.
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Trump's rhetoric exacerbates tensions, diminishing prospects for diplomatic solutions and increasing skepticism in ceasefire markets.
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Trump's rhetoric undermines diplomatic efforts, increasing uncertainty and complicating potential US-Iran conflict resolution pathways.
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A court handed prediction markets a victory, ruling that New Jersey does not have explicit authority over sports-related event contracts.
Market volatility underscores uncertainty in US-Iran relations, highlighting the need for clear diplomatic strategies to stabilize expectations.
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Trump's hint at US withdrawal from Iran could signal a shift towards diplomatic solutions, impacting market expectations and geopolitical dynamics.
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TAO price showed a sharp 10% intraday surge pushed it cleanly off a key level around $300, flipping what used to be resistance into support. That’s bullish structure. Clean. Convincing. But is it that simple, and will price keep rising? Let’s find out. TAO price breakout builds strong bullish momentum The move from $300 wasn’t …
The crypto industry faces growing cybersecurity risks as AI tools lower the cost and skill needed to exploit software flaws, with over $1.4 billion in assets stolen last year.
XRP price has been stuck within a strong descending trend for the past 8 months, which has kept the volume within a restricted range. The rally has been consistently printing lower highs and lows and is currently capped below the resistance for more than a month, which has prevented the bulls from pushing the price …
“A whole new set of competitors is emerging based on blockchain," said Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders.
Bitmine's ETH stake and NYSE uplisting could reshape crypto investment dynamics, but concentration risks and market influence raise concerns.
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Bitcoin investors hoping for a quick recovery may need to be patient. That is the message from Katie Stockton, founder and managing partner of Fairlead Strategies, who appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box this week. Bitcoin Is Boring Right Now and That Is the Point Stockton’s Bitcoin read was measured but clear. She sees the current …
The U.S. Treasury has appointed BNY Mellon as the financial agent and Robinhood as the technology partner for Trump Accounts, a tax-advantaged investment program for children under 18. Eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 receive a $1,000 Treasury seed invested in low-cost U.S. stock index funds, with families allowed to contribute up to $5,000 …
A panel of appellate judges ruled that Kalshi's sports wagers should be regulated by the CFTC, not state gambling regulators.
Broadridge now enables holders of tokenized shares to review proxy materials and cast votes on corporate matters.
Buyers are attempting to push Bitcoin above the $70,000 level, but some analysts believe the upside may be limited and a drop below the $60,000 support is likely.
The moment XRP was classified as a digital commodity, something shifted in the conversation around it. Not just legally, but structurally. “Hallelujah,” was how one analyst put it on air. “Finally we got some definition. Now that we have the definition, we can move to the next step.” That next step, according to macro expert …
The Bitcoin price has surged back above $69,000 after experiencing a major decline last week. While the price appears to be rebounding from the downtrend, a market analyst has warned that the BTC could still face another price crash. After projecting its decline from above $100,000, the analyst now forecasts a price plunge to $29,000, likely marking Bitcoin’s final bottom. Bitcoin Price Faces Possible Crash To $29,000 Market expert LavaXBT has shared two possible scenarios for Bitcoin’s next move. However, the analyst appears to be leaning more bearish, projecting that BTC could fall again, hitting levels not seen in years. In his “macro update,” shared on X, the analyst predicts that Bitcoin could first decline to $45,000 before plunging toward a possible price floor around $29,000, as shown on the chart. Related Reading: XRP Analyst Reveals Why The Altcoin Is Set To Hit $27 LavaXBT noted that his previous thesis for the first quarter of 2026 did not play out as expected, despite most technical indicators aligning. He attributed this deviation to a lack of trading volume and the ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting the market. Recently, financial markets have been experiencing significant volatility as investors’ fear grow amid the US-Iran war. While Bitcoin appears resilient, the conflict and reduced confidence could still put significant pressure on its price. Given the analyst’s bearish outlook, he plans to short Bitcoin if its price jumps back up to $73,000, $78,000, and possibly $80,000. He emphasized that the current environment is not ideal for trading, given Bitcoin’s low volume and how unpredictable its price action has become. Also, LavaXBT believes that a decline in Bitcoin could affect the broader altcoin market. He predicts that if BTC crashes to $29,000, then altcoins will likely fall harder. He also expects most altcoins to return to their 2022 crash prices or drop even lower. As a result, the analyst has warned against buying altcoins at random levels. Rather, he suggests that traders and investors should wait for Bitcoin to hit strong support levels before considering accumulating altcoins. He highlighted the importance of patience, noting that he would wait and focus on higher opportunities as the Bitcoin price navigates the current bear market. Related Reading: Pundit Predicts How Long It Will Take For The XRP Price To Reach $20 Analyst Highlights BTC’s Possible Upside While he projects that Bitcoin could fall to $29,000, which is a more than 58% decline below its current price of over $69,000, LavaXBT has also outlined the potential for a strong upside. In his price chart, the analyst noted that the likelihood of Bitcoin reaching an all-time high in this cycle would only increase when it reclaimed the swing high around $93,000. Once Bitcoin exceeds this resistance zone, LavaXBT noted that the cryptocurrency must close above $120,000 before it can confirm its uptrend and establish higher highs. If this happens, he believes the target for the next macro upswing is around $160,000, exceeding BTC’s current all-time high of $126,000 by roughly 27%. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Cash App, Square, and Bitkey are celebrating Bitcoin Day with $1 million in Bitcoin giveaways from April 610. Only available to US users.
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The Blockchain Association is challenging Citadel Securities over how the SEC should treat DeFi protocols, in a Monday letter.