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South Korea’s Central Bank Pitches Crypto ‘Circuit Breakers’

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South Korea’s central bank says crypto exchanges should have their own “circuit breakers” that halt trading to prevent a repeat of the market fallout after Bithumb mistakenly sent more than $40 billion in Bitcoin to its customers in February. The Bank of Korea said in a payments report on Monday that lawmakers should consider introducing mechanisms similar to the Korea Exchange’s trading curbs to suspend trading if crypto prices suddenly fluctuate. “Currently, the virtual asset industry lacks internal control mechanisms and faces lower regulatory intensity compared to established financial institutions,”…

Institutions Lead Crypto as Retail Investors Pull Back

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Financial institutions have “accelerated” their participation in crypto markets this year, while retail investors have pulled out, said Exodus CEO JP Richardson on Sunday.  “This might be the first cycle in crypto history where institutions are in a bull market, and retail doesn’t even know it,” the crypto executive said.  Richardson cited a few examples, such as the stablecoin market capitalization all-time high this year, Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin (BTC) ETF launch, Schwab starting a waitlist for spot Bitcoin trading, Franklin Templeton announcing a crypto division and Fannie Mae accepting Bitcoin-backed…

Musician Loses $420K Bitcoin From Fake Ledger App

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Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT said Garrett Dutton’s 5.9 Bitcoin has already been sent to deposit addresses associated with KuCoin. Garrett Dutton, an American musician better known as “G. Love,” said he lost $420,000 worth of Bitcoin after installing a malicious app impersonating the self-custody crypto app Ledger Live from Apple’s App Store and entering his seed phrase. “I had a really tough day,” Dutton told his 67,500 followers in a post on X on Saturday, adding that he lost his 5.9 Bitcoin (BTC) stash “in an instant” after spending about 10…

Bitcoin price dips as U.S. Iran tensions push oil back above $100

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Bitcoin price dropped to a session low of $70,617 as investors reacted to the announcement of a naval blockade from the White House after peace talks between the United States and Iran failed to reach a meaningful resolution. Summary President Trump confirmed an immediate naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after diplomatic negotiations in Pakistan collapsed over Iran’s refusal to terminate its long-term nuclear program. Oil prices jumped to $105 per barrel as the U.S. Navy received orders to destroy Iranian naval mines and intercept commercial vessels attempting to…

Saudi Arabia’s Crypto Market Projected to Reach $47.8 Billion by 2034 – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: SAMA is backing projects like mBridge to grow the market to $47.8 billion by 2034. High youth interest in DeFi and gaming is fueling a 7.51% annual growth rate for bitcoin. Future Vision 2030 reforms will tackle regulatory hurdles to reach $47.8 billion by 2034. The Rise of Institutional Backing Saudi Arabia’s cryptocurrency market is poised for a decade of massive expansion, with new data projecting the sector will nearly double in size by 2034. According to a recent industry report by IMARC Group, the kingdom’s digital asset…

Dogecoin (DOGE) Retreats, Can Bulls Reclaim Upside Momentum?

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Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.0930 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating losses and might face hurdles near $0.0925 and $0.0938. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.0930 level. The price is trading below the $0.0920 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $0.0925 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could extend losses if it stays below $0.0925 and $0.0930. Dogecoin Price At…

‘Unfavorable Market Conditions’ — Ether Machine Terminates SPAC Merger With Dynamix Corporation – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: The Ether Machine and Dynamix Corporation (Nasdaq: ETHM) mutually terminated their July 21, 2025, SPAC merger on April 8, 2026. Dynamix will receive a $50 million cash payment within 15 days under the Termination Agreement’s exit terms. The Ether Reserve LLC holds roughly 496,712 ETH and continues operating privately with no new listing plans announced. Dynamix Corporation ETHM Merger Terminated The companies announced the end of their Business Combination Agreement, originally signed July 21, 2025, through a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and…

XRP Price Stalls Once More, Bears Prepare for Next Leg Lower

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Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Ethereum Price Slips Below Support, Bears Seize Momentum

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Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,250. ETH is now consolidating above $2,175 and might struggle to recover. Ethereum started a downside correction from the $2,330 zone. The price is trading below $2,220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $2,210 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,140 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price failed to remain stable above…

Tokenized US Treasuries Near $14B as Circle, Blackrock Lead RWA Market Growth – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: rwa.xyz data shows tokenized Treasuries hit $13.53B on Apr. 12, nearing $14B and expanding RWA share. Circle USYC, Blackrock BUIDL, Ondo USDY hold $6.97B, signaling institutional dominance and scaling access. Ethereum ($7B) and BNB Chain ($3.2B) lead, pointing to multi-chain growth and broader defi integration. Tokenized U.S. Debt Gains Momentum as RWA Market Taps $29.22B in Value RWAs picked up serious traction with the rise of stablecoins, which essentially mirror fiat currencies and their steady nature. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries have largely steered the RWA market for the same…