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Crypto markets stall as oil surges past $100 on Strait of Hormuz blockade
Bitcoin and ether retreated Monday as tensions in the Middle East triggered a spike in crude oil, forcing traders into defensive derivatives positioning.
Evercore ISI initiates Allegion stock with outperform rating
Helus Pharma stock initiated at Buy by TD Cowen on MDD data
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Increased preferred-equity issuance and surging STRC trading volumes are reshaping how Strategy's common stock trades.
StarkWare cuts jobs in reorganization as Starknet revenue plunges 99% from peak
Days after unveiling a quantum-safe bitcoin method, a StarkWare researcher was tapped to lead a new applications unit as Layer-2 revenue dries up.
EU ties €35bn fund release to Hungary’s break with Orbán era
Brussels has linked unfreezing of funds to 27 conditions it expects Péter Magyar to deliver on
Hyperbridge attacker mints 1B bridged Polkadot tokens in $237K exploit
A Hyperbridge exploit let an attacker mint 1 billion bridged Polkadot tokens on Ethereum and cash out about $237,000, reviving debate over bridge security.
Oil prices soar above $100 a barrel
Crude had stabilised on optimism that a deal could be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Oil price surges 8% on Iran tensions: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin preserved $70,000 at the weekly close as markets began reacting to a breakdown in US-Iran negotiations and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Clarity Act returns to U.S. Senate, Bank earnings: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting April 13.
Bitcoin hit by $20 million-an-hour selling pressure above $70,000
Bitcoin has once again seen heavy profit-taking above $70,000, according to Glassnode.
Trump lashes out at Pope Leo for criticism of Iran war
The head of the Catholic Church has emerged as a leading voice of opposition against US foreign policy
Orbán concedes defeat as opposition secures landslide win
Tisza party led by Péter Magyar projected to win two-thirds majority in crushing loss for EU’s longest-serving prime minister
Attacker mints $1 billion Polkadot tokens on Ethereum, ends up stealing just $250,000
A forged cross-chain message bypassed state proof validation on the bridge contract, granting admin control over the bridged DOT token and allowing the attacker to mint and dump the entire supply for $237,000.
Alameda moves $16 million in Solana's SOL token for possible creditor distribution
Alameda unstakes $16 million worth of Solana's SOL token, according to Arkham.
Aave passes landmark vote ending months-long fight over protocol revenue control
The proposal directs 100% of application and product revenue back to AAVE token holders, resolving a governance dispute that began when swap fees were quietly redirected away from the DAO treasury in late 2025.
TRUMP whales load up as Mar-a-Lago luncheon approaches
Large holders are accumulating TRUMP ahead of a Mar-a-Lago event for top token holders, even as the memecoin trades down over 30% since March.
Bank of Korea floats crypto ‘circuit breakers’ after Bithumb blunder
Bithumb accidentally sent customers 620,000 Bitcoin instead of 620,000 Korean won in February. The Bank of Korea wants lawmakers to make it so it doesn't happen again.
Institutions are in a crypto bull market as retail sits out: Exodus CEO
Almost everyone has a hard time paying their bills every month, said crypto YouTuber Michaël van de Poppe, on why retail may be absent this cycle.
Musician loses $420K Bitcoin ‘retirement fund’ via fake Ledger app
Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT said Garrett Dutton’s 5.9 Bitcoin has already been sent to deposit addresses associated with KuCoin.
WLFI threatens legal action against Justin Sun after he accuses Trump-linked project of deceptive DeFi deals
Trump-backed crypto project says it has ‘contracts’ and ‘evidence’ after Sun accused it of exploiting users.
Bitcoin hits a wall – the chart just challenged the $88,000 bull case
The price action is sending a clear warning signal that analysts' optimism may be running ahead of itself.
Strategy signals another bitcoin buy as company needs just 2% annual BTC growth to cover dividends
The company bought nearly three times more bitcoin than miners produced in March and is signaling it isn't done, even as its holdings remain billions underwater.
Bitcoin mining and AI may be on opposite decentralization paths: Researcher
Bitcoin mining is becoming more centralized while AI could move the opposite way, driven by edge computing and open-source models.
The risks of Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade plan
Naval embargo designed to cut off Iran’s exports threatens to destabilise global energy markets
Aave DAO approves $25M funding grant, token allocation for Aave Labs
The vote passed with nearly 75% in favor. Other elements of the framework, including the growth and development grants, will have separate governance proposals.
What happens in Sudan will not stay in Sudan
The disintegration of the country would complete an arc of ungovernable lands across the Sahel
Meta builds AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff
Chief executive is training and testing his own character as part of wider push to develop ‘personal superintelligence’
Bets against US stocks will have ‘wind at their backs’, says Carson Block
Muddy Waters founder says bets against US stocks will have ‘wind at their backs’ as technology upends markets
Carmakers’ new weapon to tackle EV range anxiety
VW, Renault and BMW consider range-extended vehicles to entice drivers not ready for full electric switch
EU central bank backs plan for crypto supervision under EU markets watchdog
The European Central Bank has boosted a proposal to take away EU member states' regulatory oversight of crypto and hand it to the European Union’s market regulator.
Iran threatens to hit back against Middle East ports ahead of US blockade
Donald Trump tells US navy to ‘interdict’ ships that pay Iran to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Researchers discover malicious AI agent routers that can steal crypto
26 LLM routers are “secretly injecting malicious tool calls and stealing creds,” warns researcher Chaofan Shou.
Bitcoin dips to $70.6K, oil rises after US announces Hormuz blockade
US President Donald Trump said Iran did not want to compromise its nuclear weapons program, stating it was the only issue that “really mattered.”
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BTC recovery fragile, Iran war fallout to ‘dominate’ markets in 2026: Analyst
Fallout from the Iran war will likely weigh on markets for much of 2026, dashing hopes of rate cuts until Q3 by the earliest, the Coin Bureau's Nic Puckrin said.
Bitcoin price falls under $71K as US-Iran war tensions spark sell-off
Bitcoin price sold off as negotiations to end the US-Iran war broke down and the Strait of Hormuz returned to the spotlight.
Justin Sun calls out WLFI; platform threatens lawsuit in response
Sun criticized the WLFI platform over long token lockup periods and withholding key information from voters.
CFTC Chair Mike Selig argues for agency's 'exclusive regulatory authority' in prediction markets fight: State of Crypto
Selig said states do not have the ability to police prediction market providers, echoing his agency's stance as it pursues court cases to cement its authority.
DeFi’s shakeout is a stress test, not a death sentence
Novozhenov argues that despite lingering governance, security and regulatory hurdles that have shuttered several protocols, DeFi remains resilient.
Bitcoin may be forming a base at $65,000 as 'paper hands' have been flushed out
Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, says strong earnings are helping markets absorb geopolitical shocks, despite ongoing risks.
Oil futures up 7% on Hyperliquid as Trump orders Naval blockade of Hormuz
Oil prices spiked on the Hyperliquid platform after President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Bouncing in a Bear
Bitcoin bounced from $67k to $72k, but weak spot demand and softer futures activity suggest the recovery still lacks strong conviction, even as ETF flows begin to turn modestly positive.
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BTC Market Pulse: Week 15
Bitcoin pushed higher in a sharp impulsive move, reclaiming the $69k level after consolidating above $65k, with momentum accelerating into the end of the period.
No Catalyst, No Range Break
Bitcoin remains rangebound between $60k and $70k as spot demand shows early absorption and derivatives reset. Volatility cools and positioning balances, but without a clear catalyst, the market lacks the conviction needed for a sustained breakout.
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BTC Market Pulse: Week 14
Price extended its downtrend through the week, breaking below $68k before finding support near $65k, with a modest rebound back towards $67k into the weekend. Momentum remains fragile, with lower highs still defining the short-term structure.
Awaiting Liquidity
Bitcoin has stabilised around ~$70k, with ETF flows improving and sell-side pressure easing. However, muted spot volume and overhead supply suggest stronger demand is still needed to turn this into a durable recovery.
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