Industry News

  • Iran Limits Strait of Hormuz to 15 Ships Per Day Under US Ceasefire Deal09 Apr 2026 16:45Iran Limits Strait of Hormuz to 15 Ships Per Day Under US Ceasefire DealIran has imposed a hard limit of 15 vessels per day through the Strait of Hormuz under the fragile ceasefire agreement reached with the United States on April 7, 2026. Key Takeaways: Iran has capped Strait of Hormuz vessel traffic at 15 ships per day under the April 7 US-Iran ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. The […]
  • Bitcoin Price Prediction Markets Show $100K Odds at 12% for 2026, Data Reveals09 Apr 2026 16:16Bitcoin Price Prediction Markets Show $100K Odds at 12% for 2026, Data RevealsPrediction market traders are placing tens of millions of dollars on bitcoin price outcomes in 2026, and the data shows a market divided between near-term caution and long-range optimism. Key Takeaways: Polymarket’s April 2026 bitcoin price market has logged $11.8 million in volume, with $75,000 carrying only 54% odds. Kalshi traders put just a 2% […]
  • Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms09 Apr 2026 15:42Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset FirmsU.S. Treasury expands cybersecurity coordination with digital asset firms, signaling tighter integration with traditional finance and raising baseline protections as systemic risk exposure grows across crypto markets. Key Takeaways: Treasury introduces an initiative giving U.S. digital asset firms access to shared cyber threat intelligence. Crypto firms gain parity with traditional institutions, strengthening system-wide risk response. […]
  • Treasury Secretary Pushes Clarity Act to Secure US Crypto Market Leadership09 Apr 2026 15:21Treasury Secretary Bessent Pushes Clarity Act to Secure US Crypto Market LeadershipU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent intensifies calls for crypto legislation as SEC Chair Paul Atkins and lawmakers align, urging Congress to advance a stalled framework amid rising market scale, regulatory gaps, and global competition. Key Takeaways: U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent urges Congress to pass the Clarity Act, citing a multi-trillion-dollar digital asset market. SEC and […]
  • Gold, Silver, and Oil Perpetual Swaps Reach $25 Billion Weekly, per BitMEX Research09 Apr 2026 15:06Gold, Silver, and Oil Perpetual Swaps Reach $25 Billion Weekly, per BitMEX ResearchA BitMEX research report published Thursday found that traditional finance (TradFi) perpetual swap volume climbed from $525.8 million to $30.7 billion weekly in Q1 2026, as commodity and equity derivatives built on the decade-old crypto mechanism reached a 1.72% share of all exchange-traded crypto derivatives. Key Takeaways: A BitMEX research report found TradFi perpetual swap […]
  • ARIA Token Plummets 80% Moments After Reaching New All Time High09 Apr 2026 14:29ARIA Token Plummets 80% Moments After Reaching New All Time HighThe ARIA utility token plummeted more than 80% on April 9, crashing from a high near $0.78 to $0.10 in less than an hour. The flash crash erased over $105 million in market capitalization, though the asset remains up 150% year-to-date. Key Takeaways: ARIA crashed over 80% to $0.10 on April 9, moments after the […]
  • Bitmine Debuts on NYSE With $4 Billion Buyback Plan09 Apr 2026 14:20Bitmine Debuts on NYSE With $4 Billion Buyback PlanBitmine Immersion Technologies has uplisted to the New York Stock Exchange and expanded its share repurchase program to $4 billion. The move comes as the company accelerates its strategy to accumulate ethereum and strengthen shareholder returns. Key Takeaways: Bitmine (BMNR) uplisted to the NYSE on April 8, boosting visibility and institutional access. Bitmine raised its […]
  • CFTC Seeks Injunction, Restraining Order as Arizona Applies State Criminal Laws to Prediction Markets09 Apr 2026 14:14CFTC Seeks Injunction, Restraining Order as Arizona Applies State Criminal Laws to Prediction MarketsFederal regulators move to block state interference in prediction markets, escalating a high-stakes legal clash over jurisdiction as the CFTC pushes to assert exclusive authority and prevent fragmented oversight across multiple states. Key Takeaways: CFTC filed for injunction to stop Arizona from using state laws against federally regulated firms. Arizona actions heighten systemic risk concerns, […]
  • B.AI Launches Globally, Introducing Infrastructure for Autonomous AI Agents to Advance AGI09 Apr 2026 14:00This sponsored press release was provided by B.AI and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. British Virgin Islands, April 9, 2026 — B.AI, a financial infrastructure built for the AI Agent era, today announced its global launch, introducing a full-stack platform […]
  • Race to Qualify: TRUMP Snapshot Tomorrow Decides Who Attends Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Crypto Event09 Apr 2026 13:30Race to Qualify: TRUMP Snapshot Tomorrow Decides Who Attends Trump's Mar-a-Lago Crypto EventPresident Trump is scheduled to speak at an exclusive crypto and business conference at Mar-a-Lago on April 25, 2026, open only to the top 297 holders of the official TRUMP meme coin. Key Takeaways: President Trump is scheduled to speak at a TRUMP meme coin gala at Mar-a-Lago on April 25, 2026. The March announcement […]