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Bitcoin clears a key technical hurdle and eyes $76,000 as a temporary ceasefire with Iran and Morgan Stanley’s landmark ETF debut restore market confidence.

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. The New York Times published an investigation on Wednesday arguing that Adam Back, the British cryptographer who invented Hashcash, is the most likely person behind the Satoshi Nakamoto pseudonym used by Bitcoin’s creator. Back denied the claim, telling Cointelegraph he was referring reporters to his post on X after previously rejecting similar attempts to identify him as Satoshi. Back reiterated in the post that he is not Satoshi, adding that he “was early in laser focus on the positive societal implications of cryptography, online privacy and electronic cash, hence my ~1992 onwards active interest in applied research on ecash, privacy tech on cypherpunks list which led to hashcash and other ideas.” The investigation was conducted by John Carreyrou, a French-American investigative journalist best known for exposing the Theranos fraud. In the report, he claims that...

The initiative brings major lenders together to trial Swiss franc stablecoin in controlled environment with real transactions

Markets spent the night unwinding one trade: the fear that the Iran deadline would turn into a broader energy shock. Once Trump signaled a two-week ceasefire window, oil broke lower, equities jumped, and Bitcoin surged. Bitcoin, SPY, and crude oil tracked a single overnight pivot as Trump moved from existential rhetoric to a two-week Iran […] The post Why Bitcoin’s $72k breakout started before Trump’s ceasefire post in the craziest trading day in years appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Claude Mythos Preview identified thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities across every major operating system and browser, including in cryptography libraries that DeFi infrastructure depends on.

The new rules apply uniform criteria for withdrawal exceptions based on account history and transaction patterns.

Bittensor (TAO) trades above $335, up 8% this week. OI at $407M, funding rates flip positive, RSI at 68. Can TAO break $341 and target $400? Full technical analysis. The post Tao Price Prediction: Funding Rates Just Flipped Positive and Open Interest Hit a Record – Is TAO About to Break $400? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin rose toward $72,000 after US President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire agreement with Iran, sending oil prices crashing below $100. Bitcoin (BTC) surged to $72,700 during Tuesday’s New York trading session as oil fell below $100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump confirmed a two-week ceasefire with Iran.  Key takeaways: Bitcoin bounced 7% to $72,700 on Tuesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Read more

Digital assets spiked as a surprise geopolitical de-escalation triggered $600 million in liquidations, sending Bitcoin toward $73,000 and boosting altcoin demand.

ROAR Token on Solana: Can the Energy Meme Fuel a Rally? The post What Is Russian Oil Asset Reserve? Is ROAR Crypto The Next Big Thing Or Scam? appeared first on Cryptonews.

White House economists oppose prohibiting crypto platforms from offering yields on stablecoin deposits as Clarity Act debates heat up.

A Bitget veteran, Vugar Usi inherits a top-three exchange built on zero fees, 3,000 tokens and a compliance record he himself calls a "missing point" in its growth.

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Crypto prices jumped on the announcement of a two-week ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—but macro events loom.

Lawmakers and critics have warned that prediction markets could incentivize individuals with privileged knowledge to profit from deadly geopolitical events and conflicts.

Three new wallets with zero history collectively profited $480K on the "US x Iran ceasefire by April 7." Polymarket insiders. The post Polymarket Insiders Back? Traders Placed Big Bet Right Before Iran Ceasefire News appeared first on Cryptonews.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest increased its Robinhood stake after the platform was selected to operate government-backed “Trump Accounts” for youth savings and investment. Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has increased its exposure to Robinhood Markets, purchasing roughly $13 million worth of shares after the trading platform secured a role in a new government-backed savings initiative. ARK’s Tuesday trade disclosures show a fresh accumulation of Robinhood shares across multiple funds. ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) led the charge, purchasing 132,116 HOOD shares. Additional buying came from the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), which added 33,607 shares, and the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF), which picked up 16,918 shares. Related: Bernstein sees potential bottom for crypto stocks ahead of Q1 earnings Read more

UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum and others launched a 2026 sandbox to test Swiss franc stablecoin use cases and blockchain payment rails in Switzerland. UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum, Raiffeisen, Zürcher Kantonalbank, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise and Swiss Stablecoin AG have launched a sandbox to test use cases for a Swiss franc stablecoin in Switzerland. Announced on Wednesday, the initiative will allow participating banks to test selected fanc stablecoin use cases in what the partners described as a secure digital live environment or sandbox. The group said the project is intended to build experience in handling digital payment methods. The sandbox will be conducted in 2026, with Swiss Stablecoin AG providing the issuance infrastructure. The project is also open to other banks, companies and institutions that want to take part. Read more

Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum? It is likely to affect gas fees, validator load and network efficiency, prompting Ethereum to pursue a broader redesign strategy. Ethereum relies on cryptographic systems that remain secure against classical computers. However, sufficiently advanced quantum machines could one day break these systems, potentially exposing private keys and putting billions of dollars in value at risk. Ethereum’s post-quantum initiative sends a clear message: there is no immediate threat, yet delaying action is not an option. Upgrading a global, decentralized network is a complex, multiyear effort that requires: Read more