Tag: Bitcoin

Regime Shift of Global Liquidity Defines a New Era of On-Chain Finance – Press release Bitcoin News

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PRESS RELEASE. Panama City, April 7th, 2026 – Recently, HTX officially released its 2026 Digital Asset Trends White Paper (the “White Paper”). The report was jointly published with leading industry platforms and media, including BlockBeats, ChainCatcher, Foresight News, HTX Learn, HTX Research, Odaily, PANews, RootData, and TechFlow. Against a backdrop of market consolidation and cautious sentiment, this report provides a timely re-evaluation of the digital asset landscape. By offering a systematic framework and forward-looking analysis, it aims to help investors find clarity and maintain a strategic foothold throughout this evolving…

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Soar, Will BTC Price Follow?

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Key takeaways: BTC failed to hold $70,000 despite strong ETF inflows as selling by public miners offset recent institutional buying. Options markets reflect high demand for downside protection as a 17% put premium signals cautious sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) failed to sustain Monday’s $70,000 level despite $471 million in net inflows into US-listed spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The market’s initial excitement faded following reports that multiple US and Israeli aircraft and equipment were destroyed during a military operation in Iran over the weekend. Since the S&P 500 remained relatively flat between…

Bitcoin holds steady as war tests its ‘safe haven’ narrative

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Bitcoin has outperformed stocks and even gold during the Iran conflict, giving fresh fuel to Anthony Pompliano’s claim that it is behaving more like a crisis hedge than a high‑beta tech bet. Anthony Pompliano argues that Bitcoin is emerging as a rare stabilizer in a war‑shocked market, claiming the asset has been the “shining light” during the Iran conflict while stocks, bonds, and even gold sell off. In a circulating clip from CNBC’s Squawk Box, the ProCap Financial CEO notes that “in a true risk‑off environment, Bitcoin isn’t following, instead…

1 Reserves and 2-Day Redemptions Required – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: The FDIC approved a proposed rule on April 7, 2026, implementing GENIUS Act standards for stablecoin issuers. Permitted payment stablecoin issuers must hold 1:1 reserves in eligible assets and redeem within 2 business days. The 60-day public comment period closes before the GENIUS Act’s July 18, 2026 regulatory deadline. FDIC Moves on GENIUS Act Stablecoins The proposed rule targets permitted payment stablecoin issuers, or PPSIs, which are typically subsidiaries of FDIC-supervised insured depository institutions such as state nonmember banks and state savings associations. The GENIUS Act, codified at…

Crypto Hedge Fund Split Capital Winds Down After 100% Returns; Ebtikar Moves to Plasma – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Zaheer Ebtikar shut down Split Capital after delivering over 100% net returns since its January 2024 launch. Ebtikar cited $100 billion in venture funding and spot ETFs from BlackRock and Fidelity as reasons the hedge fund model is broken. As Plasma’s new CSO, Ebtikar will lead go-to-market strategy for the Plasma One stablecoin neobank app launching in 2026. Crypto Hedge Fund Era Ending? Split Capital Closes as Founder Pivots to Plasma Stablecoin L1 Ebtikar made the announcement on X, where he described the decision as a strategic pivot…

Bitcoin Holds $67K as Wintermute Flags Sentiment Divergence

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Bitcoin (BTC) continues to show strong support at $67,000, even as a growing split between BTC’s price stability and bearish sentiment among investors leaves the cryptocurrency in a state of equilibrium. BTC’s resilience in avoiding dips below $60,000 has been driven by strong institutional investor demand and long-term buying, despite volatility stemming from the US-Israel-Iran war. Wintermure flags a shift in BTC positioning Market maker Wintermute noted that Bitcoin’s price and sentiment were diverging. The Fear and Greed Index sat at 11 on Tuesday, staying in “extreme fear” for over…

Meme Prediction Market App Giggles Raises $1.2M as Crypto Social Apps Compete for Gen Z – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Justin Jin, 19, raised exactly $1,234,567 from crypto VC 1kx for meme prediction market app Giggles on April 7, 2026. Giggles has 450,000 waitlist sign-ups, letting users bet “aura points” on whether short videos will go viral. The app plans to convert aura points to real cryptocurrency, putting Giggles in direct competition with platforms like Kalshi. Crypto VC 1kx Backs 19-Year-Old Founder’s Meme Prediction Market Giggles According to a Techcrunch exclusive published Tuesday, Justin Jin secured the deliberately meme-formatted figure from lead investor 1kx, a blockchain-focused venture capital…

Trump plays roulette with Iran as oil and Bitcoin hold their breath

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Trump’s ‘whole civilization will die’ threat to Iran sends oil, Bitcoin and stocks on knife edge. Summary Trump warns that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran misses his Strait of Hormuz deadline, jolting oil, equities and crypto. Brent crude hovers above $110 as traders price a binary outcome: deal, delay or strikes. Bitcoin and Ethereum slip below recent highs as risk assets wobble ahead of Trump’s 8 p.m. Washington deadline. President Donald Trump’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran defies his ultimatum on the…

FBI Reports $11.37B in Crypto Scam Losses as US Fraud Hits Record High – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: FBI IC3 logged $11.37B crypto losses in 2025, up 22% YoY across 181,565 complaints. Investment scams drove $7.2B losses, dominating IC3 data and targeting U.S. users via social apps. Chainalysis sees $17B global scam activity ahead, with AI tools shaping next fraud wave. FBI IC3 Report Reveals Record Crypto Losses in 2025 Across the United States The figure, detailed in the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center report, reflects $11,366,669,732 in crypto-linked losses, a sharp rise from $9.3 billion in 2024. The jump represents roughly 22% growth year over…