Bitcoin demand returns, giving bulls fuel to turn $72K to support
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Bitcoin buy-side activity in the spot and futures markets supports the current rally toward $72,000, while short-term holders eased up on selling, increasing the chances of bulls taking control of BTC's price direction.
Bitcoin buy-side activity in the spot and futures markets supports the current rally toward $72,000, while short-term holders eased up on selling, increasing the chances of bulls taking control of BTC's price direction.
Keywords: Market Analysis
Authors: Biraajmaan Tamuly ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-08 17:43:06
Authors: Biraajmaan Tamuly ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-08 17:43:06
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Instant settlement strains crypto’s capital efficiency: Ethan Buchman
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Crypto trades settle instantly, but at the cost of capital efficiency. This forces firms to overcollateralize and limits how far markets can scale, says Cosmos co-founder Ethan Buchman.
Crypto trades settle instantly, but at the cost of capital efficiency. This forces firms to overcollateralize and limits how far markets can scale, says Cosmos co-founder Ethan Buchman.
Keywords: Features
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-08 13:40:10
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-08 13:40:10
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Stablecoin yields won’t harm banks, White House economists say
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White House economists say banning stablecoin yield would add little to bank lending while imposing significant costs on users.
White House economists say banning stablecoin yield would add little to bank lending while imposing significant costs on users.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-08 12:29:20
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-08 12:29:20
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NYT revives Adam Back theory in latest bid to identify Bitcoin creator
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A New York Times investigation points to Adam Back as Satoshi Nakamoto, but the Blockstream CEO denies it, and critics say proof is still missing.
A New York Times investigation points to Adam Back as Satoshi Nakamoto, but the Blockstream CEO denies it, and critics say proof is still missing.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-08 11:03:20
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-08 11:03:20
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Ceasefire Lifts Animal Spirits
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Risk appetites have been excited by the two-week cease fire in the Middle East. Stocks and bonds have rallied strongly. The precious metals are higher. May WTI is off more than 15%. June Brent is about 13% lower. The US dollar is weaker against all the G10 and emerging market currencies that [...]
Risk appetites have been excited by the two-week cease fire in the Middle East. Stocks and bonds have rallied strongly. The precious metals are higher. May WTI is off more than 15%. June Brent is about 13% lower. The US dollar is weaker against all the G10 and emerging market currencies that [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-08 10:49:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-04-08 10:49:00
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Why Apex Group Commitsed$100B in Tokenized Assets on Polygon CDK
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Why Apex Group Committed to $100B in Tokenized Assets on a Blockchain Built with Polygon CDK
Why Apex Group Committed to $100B in Tokenized Assets on a Blockchain Built with Polygon CDK
Source: Polygon Blog — Payments, Stablecoins & Blockchain Infrastructure Insights ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-08 00:00:00
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Giugliano Hard Fork: Faster Finality, Onchain Fee Transparency, Higher Throughput on Polygon Chain
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Giugliano Upgrade: Faster Confirmations, Predictable Fees, and a More Resilient Network for Polygon Chain
Giugliano Upgrade: Faster Confirmations, Predictable Fees, and a More Resilient Network for Polygon Chain
Source: Polygon Blog — Payments, Stablecoins & Blockchain Infrastructure Insights ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-08 00:00:00
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‘Phantom Bitcoin’ checks, Drift hack linked to North Korea: Asia Express
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South Korea introduces checks every 5 minutes to prevent ‘phantom Bitcoin’ while Taiwan urged to use BTC in case China attacks. Asia Express
South Korea introduces checks every 5 minutes to prevent ‘phantom Bitcoin’ while Taiwan urged to use BTC in case China attacks. Asia Express
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On the Edge of the Abyss
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The dollar is mostly narrowly mixed against the G10 currencies. Leaving aside the Swedish krona, which has fallen nearly 0.75% on the back of an unexpected soft March CPI, the other G10 currencies are +/- less than 0.2%. Investors remain on edge ahead the US ultimatum deadline, which is in the [...]
The dollar is mostly narrowly mixed against the G10 currencies. Leaving aside the Swedish krona, which has fallen nearly 0.75% on the back of an unexpected soft March CPI, the other G10 currencies are +/- less than 0.2%. Investors remain on edge ahead the US ultimatum deadline, which is in the [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-07 10:52:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-04-07 10:52:00
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Bitcoin RSI ‘nearly perfectly’ copying end of 2022 bear market: Analysis
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Bitcoin stochastic RSI signals led a trader to draw key comparisons between current BTC price action and its rebound after the 2022 bear market.
Bitcoin stochastic RSI signals led a trader to draw key comparisons between current BTC price action and its rebound after the 2022 bear market.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-07 10:01:00
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-04-07 10:01:00
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Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $471M, highest since late February
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs draw $471 million in their strongest daily inflow in weeks, while Ether funds return to gains despite cautious sentiment.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs draw $471 million in their strongest daily inflow in weeks, while Ether funds return to gains despite cautious sentiment.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-07 08:55:03
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-07 08:55:03
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The future of institutional crypto runs through prime brokerages
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Institutional crypto flows through prime brokerages that enforce TradFi custody standards. Ripple's $1.25B Hidden Road acquisition signals a permanent infrastructure shift.
Institutional crypto flows through prime brokerages that enforce TradFi custody standards. Ripple's $1.25B Hidden Road acquisition signals a permanent infrastructure shift.
Keywords: Opinion
Authors: Dominic Lohberger ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-06 13:00:00
Authors: Dominic Lohberger ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-06 13:00:00
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Cease-Fire Hopes Blunt US Ultimatum
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The US deadline on Tehran for re-opening the Strait of Hormuz has subtly shifted until tomorrow. The holiday-thinned market initially bought dollars and oil and took risk off in response to the continued attacks and the escalation of US rhetoric. However, negotiations, apparently led by [...]
The US deadline on Tehran for re-opening the Strait of Hormuz has subtly shifted until tomorrow. The holiday-thinned market initially bought dollars and oil and took risk off in response to the continued attacks and the escalation of US rhetoric. However, negotiations, apparently led by [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-06 10:45:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-06 10:45:00
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First real bull signal since 2025? Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
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Bitcoin hinted at a long-term bullish trend change as BTC neared an MACD cross that last resulted in $25,000 gains over two months.
Bitcoin hinted at a long-term bullish trend change as BTC neared an MACD cross that last resulted in $25,000 gains over two months.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-06 09:43:28
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-06 09:43:28
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Iran war bets turn prediction markets into real-time macro radar: Sygnum
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As Iran war odds swing on Polymarket and Kalshi, Sygnum’s Fabian Dori says prediction markets are fast becoming macro tools for crypto desks.
As Iran war odds swing on Polymarket and Kalshi, Sygnum’s Fabian Dori says prediction markets are fast becoming macro tools for crypto desks.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-06 09:30:10
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-06 09:30:10
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Source: Polygon Blog — Payments, Stablecoins & Blockchain Infrastructure Insights ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-06 00:00:00
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Crypto Regulation in Africa: What's Changing in 2026 | Ripple
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Crypto Regulation in Africa: What's Changing in 2026
Crypto Regulation in Africa: What's Changing in 2026
Source: Crypto, Blockchain and FinTech Industry Insights Blog | Ripple ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-06 00:00:00
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New Bitcoin price lows 'matter of time' says trader with BTC stuck at $67K
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Bitcoin added downside BTC price warnings as Binance order-book data showed multiple investor classes selling coins into the weekend.
Bitcoin added downside BTC price warnings as Binance order-book data showed multiple investor classes selling coins into the weekend.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-05 11:54:02
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-05 11:54:02
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‘Existential’ token problem seen as supply outpaces value creation
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Blockworks' Michael Ippolito sees surge in token supply diluting returns, breaking the link between fundamentals and price while raising concerns about crypto’s long-term model.
Blockworks' Michael Ippolito sees surge in token supply diluting returns, breaking the link between fundamentals and price while raising concerns about crypto’s long-term model.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-05 09:46:54
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-05 09:46:54
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Bitcoin 85% crashes ‘done,’ CLARITY Act speculation mounts: Hodler’s Digest, Mar. 29 – April 4
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ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood speculates on Bitcoin’s price, US CLARITY Act compromise may be underway: Hodler’s Digest
ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood speculates on Bitcoin’s price, US CLARITY Act compromise may be underway: Hodler’s Digest
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Solana Ecosystem Roundup: March 2026
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March brought a dense run of developments across regulation, real-world assets, enterprise infrastructure, payments, consumer apps, and protocol design. SOL received a clearer regulatory designation in the U.S., RWA activity on Solana reached new highs across holders, value, and lending. [...]
March brought a dense run of developments across regulation, real-world assets, enterprise infrastructure, payments, consumer apps, and protocol design. SOL received a clearer regulatory designation in the U.S., RWA activity on Solana reached new highs across holders, value, and lending. [...]
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Week Ahead: Its Still Mostly about the War
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The Middle East war remains the dominant fundamental condition. There continues to be some indication that market participants are hopeful of a resolution soon. The May WTI contract settled near $111.55 last week, which appears to build in the risk of near-term escalation, but the June [...]
The Middle East war remains the dominant fundamental condition. There continues to be some indication that market participants are hopeful of a resolution soon. The May WTI contract settled near $111.55 last week, which appears to build in the risk of near-term escalation, but the June [...]
Keywords: Macro, Prices
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-04 11:07:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-04 11:07:00
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Polymarket takes down market on missing US pilot after backlash
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Polymarket cited “integrity standards” for removing the market but did not specify which rule was broken, drawing scrutiny from users who questioned how its policies are applied.
Polymarket cited “integrity standards” for removing the market but did not specify which rule was broken, drawing scrutiny from users who questioned how its policies are applied.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-04 09:32:42
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-04 09:32:42
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Rich Bitcoin traders lost $337M daily in first quarter of 2026
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Bitcoin whales and sharks have locked in $30.9 billion in BTC losses this year, resembling the 2022 bear market, as onchain data points to continued downside risk.
Bitcoin whales and sharks have locked in $30.9 billion in BTC losses this year, resembling the 2022 bear market, as onchain data points to continued downside risk.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: Yashu Gola ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-04 08:31:42
Authors: Yashu Gola ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-04 08:31:42
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Centralizing crypto: Why Malta’s clash with ESMA is about more than one small state
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A plan to move supervision of major crypto asset service providers to the France-based ESMA is testing MiCA’s balance between EU-level control and national-level decision-making.
A plan to move supervision of major crypto asset service providers to the France-based ESMA is testing MiCA’s balance between EU-level control and national-level decision-making.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-03 12:51:51
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-03 12:51:51
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