Today's Crypto Pulse
Bitcoin slides below $70k as energy‑price worries spark $1.8B in liquidations
Bitcoin fell under $70,000 amid heightened energy‑price uncertainty linked to U.S.–Iran tensions. The dip triggered roughly $1.8 billion in crypto liquidations, while institutional investors pulled more than $4.2 billion from digital‑asset positions.
Also developing:
By the numbers: Strive acquires 2,500 Bitcoin for $185.2M
How to Operationalise CARF Reporting Effectively
The Crypto‑Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) marks the most significant extension of global tax transparency into digital assets, mirroring FATCA and CRS but adding crypto‑specific complexity. Firms must move beyond a simple reporting exercise to embed continuous data collection, validation, and governance across tax, compliance, operations, and technology. Common failures stem from unclear ownership, fragmented data sources, and reactive remediation that only surface during reporting deadlines. Successful compliance requires an end‑to‑end operating model and dedicated technology that makes reporting a by‑product of daily processes.
Bitcoin Poised for Upward Breakout, $80K Target
Essentially, I think that we're lining up for breakouts upwards on $BTC. To get there, I have three scenarios that could play out. Scenario 1 - Immediate breakout to $80k in coming weeks (35%) The reasoning for this is relatively simple. - $BTC is...
South Korea Says API Crypto Trading Now Makes up 30% of Market: Report
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service reported that API‑driven trading now represents about 30% of the country’s crypto transaction volume. The regulator warned that some market participants are using automated tools to inflate trade volumes, spoof orders and coordinate activity across...
Hansard Unveils Bitcoin ETF
Hansard has introduced the Hansard International iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, a BlackRock‑backed, unit‑linked fund that offers 100% exposure to Bitcoin. The product is listed as a regulated ETF and is accessible through Hansard’s Ascend and Future Focus platforms. Unlike direct...
Crypto Market Cap Stalled; $3 T Break Signals Cycle Bottom
🚨 INSIGHT The total crypto market cap has now been stuck in a tight range for 68 days straight, with almost no new money flowing into the market. The next major upside target is $3 Trillion. A clean break and hold above...
MicroStrategy Adds 4,871 Bitcoin, Boosting Corporate Treasury to 766,970 BTC
MicroStrategy bought 4,871 Bitcoin in the first week of April, lifting its corporate treasury to 766,970 BTC, roughly 76% of all Bitcoin held by listed firms. The move, funded by new equity and convertible debt, intensifies the debate over shareholder...
Bitcoin Near Bottom: 90% Downside Already Priced
So far, #Bitcoin holds onto an important level, while oil starts to accelerate again, given the fact that there's a lot of uncertainty in the Middle East. For $BTC: - Puell Multiple Z-Score: lowest reading in 10 years (comparable to 2018, 2022,...
AI Agents Are Now Autonomous Players in Crypto Economy
🚨 UPDATE Something crazy is happening between AI and Web3 that most people aren’t fully getting yet and not using to its full potential. AI agents aren’t just tools anymore, They’re becoming a big part of the global economy. They hold wallets,...
Money20/20 Asia Unveils the Intersection Stage: The Epicenter Where TradFi and DeFi Converge
Money20/20 Asia introduced the Intersection Stage, a dedicated arena where traditional finance firms and decentralized finance projects can showcase joint solutions. The platform features live demos, panel discussions, and a sandbox for real‑time tokenisation, cross‑border payments and regulatory pilots. HSBC...
Regulated Bitcoin Platform Powers UK's Digital Asset Future
The UK’s future depends on leading in digital assets. Leaders like Nigel Farage get it. Innovation is more than a talking point, it drives growth. Proudly British born, we care about the future of crypto in the UK. Today’s transaction proves...
Correcting CAGR
The author argues that Bitcoin’s compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is a misleading metric because it masks the asset’s extreme volatility and the outsized impact of purchase timing. By dissecting common complaints from bearish commenters, the piece shows that many...
One Anonymous Owner Can Unilaterally Freeze All Assets
I am calling on World Liberty Financial @worldlibertyfi to publicly disclose who controls the single guardian EOA and the 3/5 multisig that govern the WLFI smart contract. Every investor has the right to know who holds the power to freeze...
Crypto Bottom Near; Bull Run Soon After Bear Market
Is the bottom in? If not, history suggests it's likely very close. The most likely window for a bottom appears to be between February and October 2026. At most, that could mean about 6 months of a bear market left. Or maybe the bottom...
What Is Bitcoin Selfish Mining?
Selfish mining is a strategic deviation where a mining pool withholds newly found blocks instead of broadcasting them, aiming to gain a larger share of rewards. First described in a 2013 paper by Ittay Eyal and Emin Gün Sirer, the tactic lets...
Solana Dominates Q1 2026 Blockchain Transaction Volume
According to Cryptorank, the top blockchains by transaction volume in Q1 2026: #SOL is leading by a wide margin. https://t.co/RFCnBNPxff
XRP Sentiment Hits 2-Year Low, Historically Sparks Rebound
⚡️XRP sentiment has hit one of its most bearish levels in the past 2 years, a setup that has often led to rebounds, per Santiment https://t.co/KNRsA6DQQV
The Alarming Reason Crypto Now Moves Like Gold but Falls Like Stocks
The cryptocurrency market slipped 1.17% to a $2.42 trillion valuation, moving in lockstep with equities and commodities after the collapse of US‑Iran peace talks and a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Correlations surged to 94% with the S&P 500...
RAVE Surges Thousands Percent in One Week
$RAVE Wow kudos to anyone that caught this mega pump. Up a few thousand percent in a week https://t.co/9Qfr5pFKLZ
Bitcoin Dwarfs S&P 500 over Ten‑year Horizon
5-year % returns: S&P 500 $SPX +65.1% Bitcoin #BTC $BTCUSD +11.3% 10-year % returns: Bitcoin +16,609.9% S&P 500 +232.9%
The SEC–CFTC “Historic” Crypto Harmonization: A Defining Inflection Point for Institutional Digital Asset Adoption:
U.S. regulators the SEC and CFTC have signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate oversight of cryptocurrency markets. The MoU establishes information sharing, joint enforcement and clearer jurisdictional boundaries, offering the first unified regulatory posture for digital assets. For...
Bitcoin Plunges as USD Climbs, -0.90 Correlation
Bitcoin straight down on this USD up move. The immediate-term TRADE Correlation between the 2 Assets is -0.90 https://t.co/6OnxLjiG4v
Hackers Minted and Sold 1 Billion DOT on Ethereum
Hackers minted 1 billion $DOT tokens on the Ethereum mainnet and then successfully sold them, according to CertiK. https://t.co/bbEO4FEH38
Next Crypto Wave Is Happening in AUS, HK & SG
The Asia‑Pacific region is moving crypto from a fringe hobby to regulated infrastructure. Australia’s Digital Assets Framework Bill received Royal Assent, establishing an 18‑month licensing window for digital‑asset platforms and custodians. Hong Kong issued its first fiat‑stablecoin licences to major...
BTC Must Stay Above $70.5k or Risk $65k Slide
🚨 $BTC UPDATE Bitcoin needs to hold above $70,500 right now. If it loses this level, we could see a quick drop back to $65,000. Watch closely for the unfilled CME gap at $67,000. 👀 https://t.co/PbSNdRZE4u
Prediction‑Market Insurance Lets Bots Profit by Providing Liquidity
If prediction markets are getting used efficiently, for insurance, you could almost expect this bot to make money. Why? Because to buy insurance with prediction markets, usually you're betting yes: Yes Amazon AWS will will; Yes rain will come. Thus, the bot provides...
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When to Sell Crypto
Investors often wonder when to exit cryptocurrency positions. This guide outlines four key scenarios that justify selling, including weak project development, achieving substantial gains, negative news cycles, and the need to reallocate capital. It also highlights fundamental metrics—team quality, real‑world...
Alameda Research Repeats $16M SOL Unstake to Creditors
🚨 LATEST Alameda Research has unstaked $16M SOL and sent it to creditor distribution address, repeating the same transaction from one month ago. https://t.co/G3snHXHRNI
Fava the Puppy Appears to Be Broken
I think Fava is broken. (Sorry, I previously said this was Nox. This is not Nox. This is the puppy, Fava.) https://t.co/NeOlrCPiEk
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Cryptocurrency Taxes: How They Work and What Gets Taxed
The IRS classifies cryptocurrencies as property, meaning any sale, exchange, or use that results in a gain creates a taxable event. Capital gains are taxed at short‑term rates if held under a year and at long‑term rates thereafter, while income...
Aave DAO Approves $25M and 75k AAVE for Labs
JUST IN: Aave DAO passed a binding vote granting $25 million in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE to Aave Labs, with roughly 75% approval.
Justin Sun Accuses Trump-Backed WLFI of Secret Governance, Token Lockups
JUST IN: Justin Sun charges Trump-backed WLFI with secretive governance and unjust token lockups, prompting WLFI to threaten legal action.
10x Weekly Crypto Kickoff – Fear Trade Unwinding, But Conviction Still Missing — Bitcoin Tests a Critical Level
Crypto markets rallied sharply this week, but the move was driven by thin volume and an odd sequence of trades. The fear‑driven put buying that dominated last week has largely unwound, yet the bullish momentum is underpinned by weak conviction....
Circle Could've Frozen Stolen USDC but Didn’t
I asked @Amanda_S_Wick why Circle didn't freeze the stolen USDC. She said: it's not that they can't. It's that they chose not to. They have the tools. They have the mandate. They watched it happen for 6 hours. And they...
Bitcoin >2.05% ARR Means Perpetual MSTR
JUST IN: Michael Saylor claims that if Bitcoin surpasses Strategy's 2.05% BTC breakeven ARR, Strategy will cover dividends forever without diluting $MSTR shares.
MicroStrategy’s Stock Soars Near 1,000% on Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
MicroStrategy’s shares have climbed almost 1,000% in the past six years, powered by a treasury that buys Bitcoin with proceeds from equity, preferred and bond offerings. The stock now trades 73% below its November 2024 high as Bitcoin prices dip,...
HKMA Grants HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial Stablecoin Licences
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued stablecoin issuer licences to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial under the city’s Stablecoins Ordinance, with the authorisations taking effect on April 10. These licences allow the two firms to create and distribute regulated digital...
TechDev Newsletter - Market Update Issue #92
The TechDev Market Update #92 warns that Bitcoin and Ethereum are still in prolonged consolidation phases that mirror 2022 patterns, and a breakdown appears imminent despite the delayed timeline. The newsletter reviews recent BITI and ETHD trade exits, proposes more...
Institutional Accumulation Sets Stage for 2027 BTC Surge
It's super clear that retail isn't interested in #Crypto. Almost everyone has a hard time paying their bills on a monthly basis. And then spending that amount of money in such a volatile asset? Hell no. That's why this cycle won't be the retail...
Bitcoin Privacy Wallet Founder Sentenced to Prison, Raising Crypto Security Concerns
Keonne Rodriguez, the founder of Samourai Wallet, was sentenced to the maximum five‑year term and a $250,000 fine after pleading guilty to operating an unlicensed money‑transmitting business. Prosecutors say the wallet’s Whirlpool feature helped conceal $237 million tied to drug trafficking...
Bhutan Dumps Over 70% of Bitcoin Reserves in Two Years, Holdings Shrink to $280 M
The Kingdom of Bhutan transferred 319.7 BTC worth $22.7 million on Thursday, marking the latest step in a two‑year sell‑off that has erased roughly 70% of its sovereign Bitcoin holdings. The move leaves the country with about 3,954 BTC valued at...
Best Crypto Presale 2026: AlphaPepe Hits $820k Milestone as Bitcoin Targets New All-Time High
Bitcoin is consolidating above its $126,000 October 2025 high, with Standard Chartered and Bernstein forecasting a $150,000 year‑end price. The cryptocurrency’s next catalyst chain—geopolitical calm, low CPI, the CLARITY Act and the upcoming Ethereum "Glamsterdam" upgrade—sets the stage for a new all‑time...
MovitOn - The Next Uber for Delivery
In this episode, Andy Pickering talks with Marco Kawalewski, managing partner of Move It On, about the platform’s vision to become the "next Uber for delivery" by connecting travelers with senders for peer‑to‑peer parcel transport. Marco explains how the service...
Centralized Crypto Exchanges Now Focused on Realistic Token Listing Outcomes : Research
CoinGecko’s 2026 Spot Centralized Exchanges Report shows the top 12 CEXs processed about $21 trillion in spot volume in 2025, while assets under custody rose from $152 billion to $225 billion by early 2026. Stablecoins dominate, with USDT and USDC accounting for 66.6%...
XRP's Design Blocks Freeze; FDR Comparison Misleading
FDR gold confiscation comparison invalid. Jimmy Val valuation committee addresses hypothetical scenario. 16B XRP on exchanges, mostly exchange-owned. Uphold holds 5B retail XRP maximum. Native asset architecture prevents freeze technically.
AI Accelerates Day Trading ROI Faster Than Traditional Methods
Let's say you're a day trader. Essentially what you're doing is: You're making a trade on $BTC. You are making a profit or loss. You continue to move towards the next trade. After that, you're spending hours to reflect on those trades manually, backtest...
XRP Price Prediction Reaches $10 While AlphaPepe Raises $820k To Deliver Bigger Gains Than Cardano And XRP
The CLARITY Act’s recent victory has revived bullish forecasts for XRP, with analysts projecting a $5‑$10 price range and a $10 ceiling if the legislation clears by April 30. Standard Chartered expects $8 as a realistic target, backed by $4‑$8 billion of...
Politicians' Disdain for Crypto Fuels Public Disgust
Raise your hand if you are disgusted by all the politicians and how they view crypto. https://t.co/AeGP5TFiMx
Wirehouse Pivots: From Crypto Ban to Market‑lowest Fees
What does it mean when the biggest wirehouse in the US goes from "no crypto ETFs" to "lowest fee on the market" in under a year? I asked @JSeyff. Here's the clip”: https://t.co/WhmDyGc7C9
Tokenizing Assets Enables Fractional Ownership and Liquidity
Tokenize Physical and #Digital Assets Unlock Fractional Ownership and Liquidity by @antgrasso #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/nmCIL3AAFH
Harris Presidency Could Reshape Crypto Landscape by 2026
What would crypto look like in 2026 if Harris became president? This is a serious question, and I'm looking for SERIOUS answers.