Circle's new cirBTC wrapped Bitcoin bridges Bitcoin security with Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem for institutions.
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Circle’s Bold Move: cirBTC Wrapped Bitcoin Targets Institutional DeFi, Challenging Coinbase and BitGo

In a significant expansion beyond stablecoins, Circle Internet Financial announced on April 2, 2026, the launch of its own wrapped Bitcoin token, cirBTC. This move directly challenges established players like BitGo and Coinbase in a market that has become vital for institutional crypto activity. The new asset is designed to let financial firms use Bitcoin […]

Bitcoin and oil prices react to President Trump's speech on the Iran war.
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Bitcoin Plunges, Oil Skyrockets Following Trump’s Stark Iran War Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Financial markets reacted swiftly to President Donald Trump’s national address on the Iran conflict Wednesday, with Bitcoin dropping sharply and crude oil prices surging past a key threshold. The immediate price moves underscore how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to directly influence both traditional and digital asset markets. Market Reaction […]

New Hampshire's Bitcoin-backed municipal bond document with Moody's Ba2 rating highlighted.
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Bitcoin-Backed Bond Reality Check: Moody’s Slaps New Hampshire with Speculative Rating

CONCORD, N.H. — A pioneering plan to issue a Bitcoin-backed municipal bond in New Hampshire has hit a significant reality check. On March 31, 2026, Moody’s Investors Service assigned the project a provisional Ba2 rating, firmly placing it in speculative territory and highlighting the persistent volatility of cryptocurrency as a core credit weakness. Moody’s Delivers […]