No Talks Under Threats, Tehran Says
Iran war news escalated Tuesday as parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated publicly that Tehran will not accept negotiations under conditions it considers coercive, with the 10-day US-Iran ceasefire set to expire Wednesday and both sides sharpening rhetoric ahead of…
Iran calls US blockade an ‘act of war’ as ceasefire chances dwindle
Iran’s foreign minister labeled the US blockade of Iranian ports an “act of war,” according to Reuters. The odds of a US-Iran ceasefire by April 30 have dropped to 14.5% YES, down from 32% just 24 hours ago. The April…
Coin Center Says Crypto Code Is Protected Crypto Free Speech
In crypto free speech news, Coin Center, the cryptocurrency advocacy and research organization, has formally argued that writing and publishing crypto code is protected speech under the First Amendment, and that developers only cross into regulatable territory when they directly…
dYdX and Crypto Platforms in Hot Water as Philippine SEC Issues Major Investor Alert
Crypto platform dYdX declared unregistered by the Philippine SEC, with strict warning against investment solicitation and potential criminal liability for promoters. The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public advisory warning against engaging with several crypto…
Coinbase Lobbying Hit $1.07M in Q1 on Crypto Laws
Coinbase lobbying activity for Q1 2026 totaled $1.07 million, the company disclosed in a new Lobbying Disclosure Act filing, targeting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the GENIUS Act stablecoin law, and digital asset tax treatment legislation. Summary The filing…
Bitcoin falls below $75,500 amid US-Iran tensions
Bitcoin slipped under $75,500 as U.S.–Iran tensions escalated, pushing the odds of Bitcoin reaching $80,000 in April down to 33.5% YES from 44% yesterday. Market reaction The market for Bitcoin reaching $80,000 dropped sharply as traders priced in risk-off sentiment…
Bitcoin Theft: A Fake Policeman’s Guide to Stealing $1M BTC
Men in uniform knocked on the door. They had badges, authority, and a script tight enough to convince the victim that resistance was futile. Within minutes, $1M in Bitcoin was gone, transferred voluntarily, by the victim’s own hands, under threat…
Bitcoin Remains in ‘Subdued and Low-Conviction Market’ Despite Bounce: Glassnode
Bitcoin and crypto markets are still deep in bear territory despite this week’s bounce, according to analysts. Bitcoin remains within a “subdued and low-conviction market environment, with weak spot activity,” reported on-chain analytics provider Glassnode on Wednesday. It added…
ICE shoots man in California stop
The immigration news out of California on Tuesday drew national attention within hours: ICE agents shot a man during a targeted traffic stop near Interstate 5 in Patterson, California, dashcam footage of the incident was obtained and published by KCRA…
Morpho introduces Morpho Agents to bring AI agents into DeFi lending
Morpho has launched Morpho Agents in beta, introducing a machine-readable interface designed to let AI agents interact directly with its lending infrastructure. Introducing Morpho Agents in Beta Integrate Morpho with natural language and ship products in minutes using your preferred…
