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Ondo Finance Seeks SEC No-Action to Integrate Blockchain Into Securities Infrastructure – Regulation Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Ondo Finance seeks SEC no-action relief for tokenized securities model on Ethereum. Structure improves utility without altering existing legal framework for securities. Bitgo custody supports tokenized entitlements on Ethereum for operational processes. Ondo Finance Advances Blockchain-Integrated Recordkeeping Model Blockchain integration into regulated securities markets is advancing toward architectures that combine traditional custody with on-chain efficiency. Digital asset firm Ondo Finance submitted a no-action letter request on April 13 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Trading and Markets tied to Ondo Global Markets (OGM). It…

Three-Way Bitcoin Outlook Tied To US–Iran War—Which Case Is Most Realistic?

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Bitcoin (BTC) is trying to steady itself after a shaky start to the week. After dipping briefly toward the key $70,000 support level on Sunday, BTC has since bounced back and is now trading above $72,000 on Monday.  However, the next move may depend less on internal crypto dynamics and more on the escalating geopolitical backdrop of tensions between the United States and Iran, and the events that unfold in the days ahead. $100,000 Bitcoin By Year-End In a new report, market analyst Sam Daodu argues that Bitcoin’s direction is…

Retail Crypto Activity Hits 9-Year Low As Big Money Steps In

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Small investors have all but disappeared from Bitcoin trading. Data from CryptoQuant shows crypto inflows from accounts holding less than one BTC dropped to a record low on Binance earlier this month — the weakest retail participation in nine years. Related Reading Wall Street Moves In While Main Street Sits Out The numbers tell a stark story. While everyday investors pull back, major financial institutions are quietly building their crypto positions. Morgan Stanley launched a Bitcoin ETF. Charles Schwab opened a waitlist for spot Bitcoin trading. Franklin Templeton announced a…

Bitcoin Shrugs off Strait of Hormuz Blockade to Hit $72,629 Intraday High – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin rose to $72,629 on April 13, recovering from a flash crash caused by failed U.S.-Iran talks. The Strait of Hormuz blockade pushed oil to $100, triggering $59 million in Bitcoin short liquidations. Analysts expect a U.S. confrontation with the IRGC as China weighs a response to the naval blockade. Failed Ceasefire Talks Trigger Flash Volatility Bitcoin shrugged off renewed geopolitical tensions sparked by a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, rising to an intraday high of $72,629 around 1:30 p.m. Monday. The rally marked a…

Kraken Won‘t Negotiate After Extortion Attempt with Client Data

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The exchange’s head of security said there had been two incidents involving “inappropriate access” to client data, involving about 2,000 user accounts. Kraken’s chief security officer said that the company would not be negotiating with a criminal group threatening to release certain information related to client data. In a Monday X post, Nick Percoco reported an attempt to extort an unspecified amount from the cryptocurrency exchange by an unnamed group “threatening to release videos of our internal systems with client data shown.” He said Kraken’s systems “were never breached” and…

Robinhood Restricts High-Risk Prediction Contracts Amid Israel Insider Trading Charges, Iran Bet Scrutiny – iGaming Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Robinhood excluded “mention markets” from its platform, citing insider trading and market manipulation risks Suspiciously timed Polymarket bets before the U.S. strike on Iran and Israeli insider trading charges have intensified scrutiny across the sector Prediction market volumes have surged past $20 billion per month, up from $1.2 billion in early 2025 Robinhood Mention Markets Dropped Over Manipulation Risk Robinhood UK President Jordan Sinclair told the Financial Times on Sunday that the company is “very focused on market abuse, insider trading.” He added: “We don’t necessarily offer all…

Bitcoin Rally Above Range Highs Continues To Stall: Here’s Why

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Establishing a strong Bitcoin (BTC) uptrend in 2026 remains a challenge, as exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows have shown limited growth since peaking above $60 billion in 2025. At the same time, inflows to the gold ETF also dropped by nearly 25% in Q1 and the lack of a capital rotation into BTC signals muted institutional demand. Bitcoin demand acceleration lacks pace A recent report from Ecoinometrics shows a clear shift in the demand and persistence of Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows. Before the October 2025 price peak for BTC, ETF…

Bitcoin futures hit a 14-month low on CME today

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Bitcoin futures open interest on the CME has fallen to a 14-month low of approximately $7.2 billion in early April, extending a five-month decline as the basis trade that drove institutional demand unwinds and the Crypto Fear and Greed Index sits at 12, deep inside extreme fear territory for the 46th consecutive day. Summary CME Bitcoin futures average daily open interest fell below $8 billion in March 2026 and dropped further to approximately $7.2 billion in early April, a new low since February 2024; monthly trading volume on the CME…

Starkware Cuts Jobs as Starknet Revenue Collapses – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Starkware revenue fell from close to $6 million in 2023 to $48 in April 2026, forcing layoffs and restructuring. EIP-4844 cut Starknet fees, compressing income despite $242 million TVL, reshaping L2 economics. CEO, Eli Ben-Sasson plans pivot to apps unit in 2026, aiming to build sustainable revenue streams. Starknet Revenue Declines as Starkware Shifts Strategy Starkware is cutting jobs and reorganizing its business after a steep collapse in revenue from its Starknet network, underscoring mounting pressure on blockchain infrastructure firms to generate sustainable income. The company said it…

Iran nuclear talks lift bitcoin Monday

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The latest crypto signal on Monday morning came not from a chart but from a diplomatic report: Iran is considering abandoning uranium enrichment as a concession to end the war, a development that lifted bitcoin off its worst weekend levels and back toward $71,085 as markets processed what a genuine nuclear deal could mean for oil prices and risk assets. Summary Reuters and CNN live updates reported on Monday that Iranian officials are internally debating whether to offer the abandonment of uranium enrichment as a negotiating concession, which would address…