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BTC Bulls Charge Past $73K as Weekly Gains Hit 9% – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ( BTC) hit $73,332 on April 10, its highest since March 18. CPI showed 0.9% inflation in March, pushing Fed rate cuts further out. Coinglass reported $83M BTC shorts liquidated in 24 hours. Intraday Volatility Bitcoin ( BTC) surged past the $73,000 mark on April 10, defying U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data that showed inflation heating up in March. According to Bitstamp data, the top cryptocurrency breached this psychological level twice. It first tested resistance late Thursday before a sharp correction sent it well below $72,000.…

Betsson Shares Drop Nearly 20% as Q1 Profit Falls 47% on B2B Revenue Slide – iGaming Bitcoin News

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The company reported expected revenue of 285 million euros for the first three months of 2026, down 3% from €294 million in the same period last year. Operating income fell to €34 million from €64 million a year earlier, marking the steepest quarterly profit decline in the company’s recent history. Key Takeaways: Betsson EBIT collapsed 47% to €34M as B2B license revenue fell 43% to €51M in Q1 2026 Shares plunged over 20% intraday before closing down 14.4% at SEK 90.10 Latin America grew 24% to €93M while CEECA fell…

World Liberty Financial Borrows Millions on Dolomite, Defends WLFI Collateral – Defi Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: World Liberty Financial borrowed millions in stablecoins on Dolomite using 5 billion WLFI tokens as collateral in April 2026. DeFi analysts warn Dolomite’s USD1 pool faces bad debt risk, with WLFI collateral exceeding 50% of the protocol’s $836 million TVL. WLFI plans a governance vote next week to unlock tokens for early holders, with 80% of presale supply still locked. WLFI critiques have been going viral on social media. World Liberty Financial addressed the critics in a thread on X. WLFI Governance Token Drops 10% as DeFi Community…

Hong Kong Grants First Stablecoin Licences to HSBC, Standard Chartered Consortium – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways HKMA granted 2 licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led group, advancing Hong Kong crypto plans. New rules require $3 million (HK$25 million) capital and 1-day redemption, boosting trust but limiting yields. HSBC plans HKD stablecoin in H2 2026, targeting payments and cross-border finance growth. New Stablecoin Licences Advance Crypto Push for Hong Kong Hong Kong has granted its first stablecoin issuer licences to HSBC and a consortium led by Standard Chartered. This marks a key milestone in the city’s push to establish itself as a global center…

Japan Passes Bill Reclassifying Crypto as Financial Instruments – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Japan reclassified crypto as financial instruments under the FSA to curb insider trading by 2027. Proposed tax cuts from 55% to 20% aim to align digital assets with traditional Japanese stocks. Unregistered sellers face 10-year prison terms and $62,800 fines to boost market transparency. New Compliance Standards and Penalties The Japanese government has reportedly approved a bill to amend the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, marking a historic shift in digital asset oversight. For the first time, cryptocurrencies will be treated as financial instruments, introducing strict rules to…

March US Inflation Rises 0.9% to 3.3% Led by Energy Prices – Economics Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Driven by 21.2% higher gas prices, March’s 0.9% CPI rise marks a spike powered by the Iran conflict. The Trump Administration’s Iran conflict fueled a 10.9% energy index spike, possibly influencing the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Despite a steep 0.9% CPI hike, Jerome Powell believes long-term inflation numbers remain anchored. US Inflation Hits 3.3% in March as Iran’s Conflict Accelerates Energy Prices While the Federal Reserve has set a historical target of 2% inflation annually, the U.S. economy is still far from reaching it, more so with the…

New Bitcoin ETF Launches After-Dark Strategy to Capture Overnight Market Surges – Featured Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: A new bitcoin ETF, NGHT, targets after-dark trading windows to isolate differentiated overnight return patterns. Morgan Stanley MSBT’s 0.14% fee and continuous exposure pressure NGHT to prove timing-based returns can outperform. After-dark strategies must show inefficiencies persist as institutional capital crowds overnight bitcoin trades. Bitcoin Overnight Strategy Drives New ETF Innovation Push A niche exchange-traded fund (ETF) targeting bitcoin’s overnight trading patterns is entering a crowded and increasingly competitive crypto ETF market. Atlanta-based asset manager XFUNDS by Nicholas Wealth launched the Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF (NYSE:…

Securitize Integrates With TRON to Bring Tokenized Real-World Assets to One of the World’s Largest Blockchains – Press release Bitcoin News

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PRESS RELEASE. Geneva & Miami – [April 10, 2026] — Securitize (which has announced a proposed business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPT)), the world’s leader in tokenizing real-world assets, today announced an integration with the TRON blockchain, a global network known for its scale in digital asset payments and decentralized finance. The integration expands Securitize’s multichain footprint and positions tokenized securities to access one of the largest and most active blockchain ecosystems globally. Tokenized funds and securities issued through Securitize will be made available on TRON,…

TAO Plummets 25% as Bittensor Co-Founder Accused of Using Token Sales to Coerce Compliance – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Covenant AI left Bittensor on April 8, alleging co-founder Jacob Steeves maintains centralized control. TAO plummeted 25% to $253, wiping $650 million in market cap and triggering $9.1 million in liquidations. Future trust in Bittensor remains shaky after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently praised its decentralized AI. Covenant AI Exit and Grievances TAO, the native token of the Bittensor protocol, plummeted following allegations from Covenant AI that co-founder Jacob Steeves has centralized control—a direct contradiction of the project’s decentralized mission. Market data shows TAO tumbled nearly 25% in…

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Add Combined $443 Million in Strong Inflow Day – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $358.17 million inflows on April 9, led by Blackrock IBIT, restoring momentum. Ether ETFs added $85.19 million as ETHA gained $90.94 million, showing selective but rising demand. XRP lost $661K while Solana saw no flows, suggesting capital is still fluctuating between altcoin ETFs. Market Turns Decisively Positive for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs No day is ever the same in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, and on Thursday, April 9, the tide turned again. This time, with force. After a stretch of uneven flows and fading…