Hormuz Blockade Sends Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield to 25-Year High – Market Updates Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Japan’s 10-year bond yield hit 2.39% by early April 2026, its highest level since 1999, as Iran’s Hormuz blockade fueled inflation fears. The Bank of Japan faces a rate hike decision at its April 27-28 meeting, with markets pricing in a 60-70% probability of action. Japan pledged a record 80 million barrel reserve release, but analysts warn prolonged disruption risks stagflation and global market volatility. Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade Triggers Japan Bond Market Alarm The 10-year Japanese government bond yield reached 2.38% to 2.39% by early April…

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Sky’s USDS led the top ten gainers with a 9.57% weekly rise, adding over $779 million in inflows. Tether holds 58.04% market dominance at $184 billion, with a full financial audit now planned. The $317 billion stablecoin market processed $508 billion in authentic settlement volume last week. Stablecoin Market Logs Another Week of Inflows The dollar-pegged crypto market is pushing to new levels this weekend, crossing the $317 billion threshold based on data compiled by defillama.com. Tether ( USDT) leads the sector with a 58.04% share, supported by…

Who Is Really Selling Bitcoin? Analyst Uncovers The On-chain Dynamics 

Semilore Faleti is a cryptocurrency writer specialized in the field of journalism and content creation. While he started out writing on several subjects, Semilore soon found a knack for cracking down on the complexities and intricacies in the intriguing world of blockchains and cryptocurrency. Semilore is drawn to the efficiency of digital assets in terms of storing, and transferring value. He is a staunch advocate for the adoption of cryptocurrency as he believes it can improve the digitalization and transparency of the existing financial systems. In two years of active…

President Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ Statement, Dormant Bitcoin Whales Waking up, and More – Week in Review – The Weekly Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Trump’s Iran remarks helped spark a $440M wipeout as Bitcoin fell below $66,000. Coinbase’s OCC charter nod and BlackRock’s BITA filing deepen 2026 institutional crypto rails. Metaplanet reached 40,177 BTC in Q1 2026 as 500 BTC moved from a wallet dormant since 2014. Week in review Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ Rhetoric Triggers $440M Crypto Wipeout as Bitcoin Slips Below $66,000 Bitcoin fell below $66,000 after Trump’s aggressive rhetoric on Iran, reversing gains from the prior day’s more conciliatory remarks… read more Editor’s comment: Specifically, the President said he wanted…

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Ethereum Foundation Reaches 70,000 ETH Staking Target With $93 Million April Deposit – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: The Ethereum Foundation staked 45,034 ETH on April 3, 2026, pushing its total to roughly 69,500 ETH. The 70,000 ETH staking initiative is projected to generate $3.9–$5.4 million annually, reducing ETH sales. Arkham Intelligence data shows the EF still holds over 100,000 ETH total, with plans to reach its full target soon. Ethereum Foundation Staking Update: 69,500 ETH Now Securing Proof-of- Stake Network The April 3 deposits, valued at roughly $93 million at prevailing prices near $2,059, arrived in multiple batches of 2,047 ETH each. Onchain data tracked…

Free Bitcoin Again? Block Revives Faucet Under Jack Dorsey

Block plans to revive the Bitcoin “faucet” model on April 6 through a new site, btc.day, as Jack Dorsey pushes another public effort tied to Bitcoin access and education.  Summary Block will relaunch the Bitcoin faucet on April 6 through a new countdown site, btc.day. The company has not disclosed claim rules, eligibility, or total Bitcoin set for distribution yet. Dorsey’s rollout revives Gavin Andresen’s 2010 faucet model, which once gave users five Bitcoin. The site already shows a countdown timer, an orange faucet symbol, and the phrases “The Faucet…

The Next Bitcoin Bull Run Could Start In A Crisis

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Jordi Visser (@JordiVisserLabs) is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we discuss the growing cracks in private credit, rising oil prices, inflation pressures, and why Jordy believes the market is underestimating the risk of a broader financial shock. We also talk about bitcoin’s resilience, how AI is disrupting software and business models, what a more liquid and transparent future could look like, and why Jordi thinks the next major…

Analyst Who Called Bitcoin Top Says Price Is Going To $200,000, But Should You Buy Now?

Crypto analyst Doctor Profit, who called the Bitcoin top, has predicted that BTC could still rally to $200,000, marking a new all-time high (ATH) for the leading crypto. However, the analyst suggested now isn’t a good time to buy as BTC is still likely to drop lower.  Bitcoin Still Going To Rally To $200,000 But Will Drop Lower First In an X post, Doctor Profit indicated that Bitcoin would rally to $200,000, but that now is not a good time to buy, as BTC is likely to drop further, presenting…

Why Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana ruled weekend crypto chatter

Santiment said traders were watching a small group of digital assets as the market moved into the weekend.  Summary Ethereum and Bitcoin led as traders tracked quantum risks, ETF flows, staking, and price pressure. Solana chatter rose after exploit reports, network issues, and project losses pushed security concerns higher. USDC, Chainlink, and Pippin gained attention through compliance claims, token unlocks, integrations, and meme-driven activity. The social platform placed Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Bitcoin (BTC), USDC, Pippin, and Chainlink among the coins drawing the “highest trader interest” across online discussions. Ethereum…