Month: April 2026

Trump continues talks despite Iran downing two US jets; ceasefire odds drop to 1.1%

Trump continues negotiations despite Iran shooting down two US jets. The odds of a US-Iran ceasefire by April 7 are at 1.1% YES, down from 12% last week. Markets show skepticism about Trump’s diplomatic push. The April 7 market holds…

Coinbase Clarifies ‘We Are Not Becoming a Bank’ After Receiving Conditional OCC Nod That Hints at Bigger Moves – Exchanges Bitcoin News

Coinbase OCC Trust Charter Signals Federal Crypto Oversight Shift Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) said it is not becoming a bank after announcing on April 2 that it received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency…

Will XRP price break from its descending wedge

XRP is compressing into the apex of a descending wedge at $1.3157 after months of lower highs and lower lows, with the 4H MACD signal line just crossing into positive territory for the first time since February — a sign…

US military activity in Iran drives prediction market surge for troop presence

A US combat search-and-rescue mission is active in Iran’s Khuzestan province after an F-15E fighter jet was shot down. The market for “US forces enter Iran by April 30” has surged to 86% YES, up from 62% in the last…

Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC USD $70k Retest Over Easter Weekend?

Even as Iran rains down fresh airstrikes on the UAE, some analysts are cautiously optimistic that the Bitcoin price could be set for a $70,000 retest over this long Easter weekend. BTC USD is currently trading for $66,800, up a…

Charles Schwab Announces Crypto Accounts Are ‘Coming Soon’ – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Charles Schwab is launching direct Bitcoin and Ether trading for its 46 million clients. With $12 trillion managed, Schwab’s entry proves direct crypto demand rivals ETFs. CEO Rick Wurster indicated that demand for direct crypto holdings is present…

IMF Highlights Hidden Risks as Tokenization Eliminates Traditional Financial Buffers

Without public infrastructure underpinning tokenized finance, the IMF warns it could amplify instability through several compounding forces. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that although the adoption of tokenized finance brings many efficiency and speed benefits, some of…

Hegseth reverses a 34-year Pentagon policy on firearm

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has reversed a 34-year Pentagon policy, signing a memo on April 2 that authorizes off-duty U.S. service members to carry privately owned firearms on military installations — a decision that lands alongside a downed F-15…

Iran’s Internet Blackout Hits 35th Day as Citizens Risk Their Lives Reaching Out – Technology Bitcoin News

Iran’s Internet Blockade Passes 815 Hours While drones and missiles are the main characters in the conflict between the Iranian regime and the U.S.-Israel coalition, there’s a digital war waging in the shadows since the hostilities started, involving Iranian citizens…

Market sees rising odds of US forces entering Iran by April 30 at 86% YES

Iran has reactivated its underground missile bunkers, and multiple aircraft incidents occurred between US and Iranian forces in the last 24 hours. US forces entering Iran by April 30 is at 86% YES, up from 62% yesterday. The market shows…