Crypto

Bitcoin (BTC) Taps 11-Week High, This Popular Altcoin Soars by 22%: Market Watch

The last time BTC traded at these levels was in early February. The cryptocurrency market received a significant boost from recent news from the Middle East. Bitcoin climbed above $78,000, while certain altcoins like MemeCore (M) jumped by double…

Bitcoin rallies past $78K after ceasefire extension, liquidations jump

Bitcoin rose above $78,000 on Wednesday after renewed easing in Middle East tensions supported risk appetite across digital assets.  Summary Bitcoin climbed above $78,000 after ceasefire news eased tension and pushed traders into risk assets. Roughly 110,000 traders were liquidated…

Iran ready to negotiate if US lifts naval blockade, market odds drop

Iran’s UN ambassador declared readiness to negotiate once the US lifts its naval blockade. The ceasefire-by-April-30 market sits at 15.5% YES, down from 32% yesterday. Odds dropped 16.5 points in 24 hours. Traders are pricing the blockade as a hard…

Ethereum News: Rebound Looks Shaky as Warning Signs Retail Traders Should Watch

In Ethereum news today, ETH USD is trading around $2,330, attempting a recovery after bouncing off the $2,250 support zone, a move that looks constructive on the surface. But underneath the bounce, the technical picture is genuinely uncomfortable. The rebound…

New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Prediction Markets

New York AG filed a lawsuit against prediction markets operated by Coinbase and Gemini. The Attorney General for New York filed a lawsuit against the prediction market arms of Coinbase and Gemini on Tuesday. The claim is that these…

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…