Month: April 2026

OKX Launches Simplified ‘Event Contracts’ for Bitcoin and Ether Price Predictions

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Key Takeaways: OKX launched Event Contracts on April 20, 2026, for users to predict BTC and ETH price movements. The tool simplifies trading by removing leverage, allowing 1-cent minimum trades for retail investors. OKX plans to expand the product to more asset pairs and additional global regions as the rollout continues. Addressing Market Friction OKX announced the launch of a streamlined trading product on Monday, April 20, designed to allow users to predict short-term price movements of major digital assets. The new offering targets traders who want to capitalize on…

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BIS Warns on Stablecoin Risks, Urges Global Coordination

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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) general manager, Pablo Hernández de Cos, called for tighter global coordination on stablecoins Monday, warning that US dollar-denominated tokens could have “material consequences” for financial stability and economic policy if they grow large enough to rival traditional money.  Speaking at a Bank of Japan seminar in Tokyo, he said current stablecoin arrangements fall short of what is needed for a widely used means of payment, even if they offer faster cross-border transfers and integration with smart contracts. De Cos said the largest US dollar…

Bitcoin reserves on Binance hit lowest point since October 2025

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Bitcoin reserves on Binance have dropped to about 619,000 BTC, their lowest level since October 2025, according to CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain.  Summary Binance Bitcoin reserves dropped to about 619,000 BTC, their lowest level since October 2025 this week. Spot Bitcoin ETFs added 25,600 BTC last week, lifting total holdings near five-month highs. Bitcoin stayed volatile near $74,800 as exchange outflows and ETF buying reshaped available market supply. The decline points to continued Bitcoin outflows from the exchange after reserves climbed sharply earlier this year. In February 2026, Binance’s Bitcoin…

Bitcoin price outlook as Iran casts doubt on peace talks after U.S. ship seizure

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Bitcoin price briefly fell below $74,000 on Monday as fading prospects of U.S. Iran peace talks and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz weighed on sentiment. Summary Bitcoin briefly dropped below $74,000 as Iran ruled out U.S. peace talks and tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated to a U.S. ship seizure with drone and missile strikes, while conflicting signals over negotiations kept markets on edge. Oil prices surged, with WTI nearing $90 and Brent above $95, as renewed conflict raised fears of supply disruptions and broader…

Ethereum Saw Its Strongest Buy Pressure Since 2022 Bear Market

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Ethereum has posted its strongest buy-side pressure on derivatives markets since the 2022 bear market, according to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, a shift that could matter after months of persistent sell-side dominance across this cycle. The change does not, on its own, confirm a full trend reversal. But it does mark a notable break from the pattern that has weighed on ETH during key upside attempts. Ethereum Flashes Early Recovery Signal In a post shared on X on April 18, Darkfost argued that Ethereum has spent most of the cycle fighting…

How Coinbase scaled AI to 1,000+ engineers | Chintan Turakhia

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Chintan Turakhia is Senior Director of Engineering at Coinbase, where he’s led the transformation of a 1,000-plus-engineer organization to embrace AI tools at scale. When tasked with rewriting Coinbase’s self-custody wallet into a consumer social app in just six to nine months, Chintan turned to AI as a force multiplier. His team has achieved remarkable efficiency gains, including reducing PR review times from 150 hours to just 15 hours, and dramatically compressing the cycle from user feedback to shipped features. *What you’ll…

Michael Saylor hints at new Bitcoin buy as Strategy nears 800,000 BTC

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Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor is signaling another massive Bitcoin acquisition, coming on the heels of a $1 billion purchase finalized earlier this month. Summary Strategy is currently sitting on the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin treasury with 780,897 coins valued at over $58 billion. Michael Saylor hinted at a new multi-billion-dollar Bitcoin acquisition via social media just days after the company confirmed a $1 billion purchase. According to a Sunday post on X, Saylor shared a chart of the company’s historical buying patterns alongside the caption “Think Even ₿igger.”  The latest…

Bitcoin Has FOREVER CHANGED… And Investors NEED To Understand How

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Once upon a time, Bitcoin used to have god candles (and epic crashes) all on its own — no matter what stocks or gold did. But things have changed. As Bitcoin has matured and been adopted by larger players, its correlation with other financial markets has only increased. We’re seeing that lately with most assets selling off in tandem. So is this good or bad for Bitcoin investors long-term? We discuss it on today’s show! 0:00 Intro 0:32 Bitcoin has changed 1:53…

Analyst Says Ethereum Just Confirmed A ‘Turtle Soup’, Here’s What It Means

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Scott Matherson is a prominent crypto writer at NewsBTC with a knack for capturing the pulse of the market, covering pivotal shifts, technological advancements, and regulatory changes with precision. Having witnessed the evolving landscape of the crypto world firsthand, Scott is able to dissect complex crypto topics and present them in an accessible and engaging manner. Scott’s dedication to clarity and accuracy has made him an indispensable asset, helping to demystify the complex world of cryptocurrency for countless readers. Scott’s experience spans a number of industries outside of crypto including…