Bitcoin gains after core CPI rose a less-than-forecast 0.2% in March.
Headline inflation rose 0.9% last month, driven by the sharp rise in energy costs due to the Iran war.
Institutions’ bitcoin positioning lacks conviction; CPI, Iran talks might help
Institutions are betting on the bitcoin price hitting $80,000 through call options, but they are also buying downside protection.
David Bailey’s bitcoin holder Nakamoto is trying to stay on Nasdaq with a reverse stock split
The stock has plunged roughly 99% from its May 2025 peak as pressure builds on the bitcoin treasury firm.
Japan moves to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products
The new rules ban insider trading, require issuers to publish annual disclosures, and impose stricter penalties: up to 10 years in prison and 10 million yen in fines for operating without registration.
XRP may be less exposed to quantum computer threats than bitcoin, experts say
XRP’s design leaves a smaller share of its supply exposed to future quantum attacks than Bitcoin’s, experts said, pointing to additional XRPL features that stand out.
XRP edges higher to $1.35 on breakout, but bullish momentum still lacks
Strong volume pushed price above $1.34, though weak fundamentals and overhead resistance continue to cap follow-through.
ETH, SOL, DOGE slide as Bitcoin fails to break $73,000 for the third time since the ceasefire
The level that has capped every rally during the six-week war remains intact, with analysts saying $75,000 needs to break before the market enters a genuine bullish phase.
Quantum-safe bitcoin now possible without a soft fork, but costs $200 a pop, new research shows
A new scheme from a StarkWare researcher works under existing consensus rules, offering an emergency fallback while BIP-360 awaits activation.
OKX and HashKey invest in new Vietnam exchange ahead of crypto licensing push
The partnership will help the exchange meet Vietnam’s $380 million capital requirement to enter a government pilot program aimed at licensing local platforms and curbing offshore trading.
Kalshi now controls 89% of the U.S. prediction market as regulated trading takes over
As Kalshi captures a dominant 89% of the market, a high-stakes legal battle between federal regulators and individual states will determine if these platforms are treated as sophisticated financial tools or just another form of gambling.