A macro investor has identified specific price thresholds for Bitcoin and Ethereum that could signal a major shift in market direction for 2026. According to Jordi Visser, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer at Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers, breaking these levels would challenge the growing bearish consensus. This analysis comes amid fresh inflation data and shifting recession […]
Reports that Iran may accept Bitcoin for oil tanker tolls have ignited a fierce debate about cryptocurrency’s role in global finance and sanctions evasion. The discussion, centered on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, examines whether digital assets can function as a neutral settlement layer for multi-million dollar international transactions. Conflicting Reports on Iran’s Proposed Payment […]
A new technical proposal claims Bitcoin can be shielded from future quantum computer attacks without altering its core protocol. But this potential security comes with a steep price tag, estimated between $75 and $150 per transaction, raising questions about its practical use for most users. Quantum Safe Bitcoin: A Stopgap, Not a Panacea Avihu Levy, […]
Bitcoin’s price vaulted above $72,000 on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, in a sharp rally that caught many traders off guard. The move, which added over 6% to Bitcoin’s value in under four hours, came as global stock markets reacted to a announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. According to data from Coinglass, […]
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has escalated its efforts to recover millions in digital assets, filing for a court-approved asset freeze to reclaim 7 Bitcoin. The move, reported on April 9, 2026, stems from a staggering administrative error in February that mistakenly distributed hundreds of thousands of Bitcoin. This legal action signals a tough stance […]
Iran’s contribution to the global Bitcoin network has collapsed by 77% in just three months. Data from Hashrate Index shows the country’s mining power, or hashrate, fell from roughly 9 exahashes per second (EH/s) to about 2 EH/s. This dramatic drop coincides with escalating military conflict in the region. However, analysts argue the wider global […]
Bitcoin’s price surged past $72,000 on April 8, 2026, as markets reacted to a significant de-escalation in Middle Eastern tensions. The rally followed news that the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, temporarily halting recent hostilities. This sharp move underscores Bitcoin’s evolving role as a barometer for global geopolitical risk and monetary […]
NEW YORK, April 8, 2026 – Morgan Stanley is set to launch its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) today, a move that introduces the first major U.S. commercial bank into this competitive arena. The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) will debut on the NYSE Arca with a fee structure that immediately pressures the entire sector. […]
NEW YORK, April 7, 2026 – U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their strongest single-day inflow in weeks on Monday, pulling in $471 million. This marks the largest daily haul since February 25 and suggests a potential shift in investor sentiment after a period of caution. The surge coincided with Bitcoin’s price briefly testing […]
The biggest hurdle to protecting Bitcoin from future quantum computers may not be writing new code. According to a new analysis from Grayscale, the real test will be getting the famously fractious Bitcoin community to agree on what to do. This social challenge centers on how to handle an estimated 1.7 million BTC, potentially worth […]
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