Month: April 2026

A trader named Loracle closed his short position in oil futures early Wednesday, pocketing $2 million in profit....

U.S. lawmakers have begun questioning the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over the agency’s inaction on alleged insider trading in prediction markets tied to geopolitical events. Seven members of the U.S. House of Representatives wrote a letter to CFTC Chair Michael…...

Bitcoin’s rise amid eased tensions and capital shifts highlights crypto’s growing role as a refuge from geopolitical instability. The post Bitcoin nears $100K target as Strait of Hormuz tensions ease, capital shifts appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

A total of six banks in Switzerland have partnered to test potential use cases for a Swiss franc stablecoin, Reuters reported, citing banking giant UBS. Per the announcement, the banks are going to launch a secure digital live environment – also known as a sandbox – to explore ways...

Anthropic has begun limiting access to its latest AI system, Claude Mythos Preview, after early testing showed it could uncover thousands of critical vulnerabilities across widely used software environments. The model, described as general purpose, identified critical vulnerabilities spanning major…...

The delay in Iran’s negotiations may prolong regional instability, affecting global markets and diplomatic relations, despite market optimism. The post Iran delays naming negotiating lead, signaling stalled talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

As the crypto market rallied through 2025 — led by a strong Bitcoin (BTC) ascent that pushed prices to fresh all‑time highs in the fourth quarter — Americans also faced a sharp rise in crypto‑related scams, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported in its 2025 Internet Crime Report....

Bitcoin price rose 6.7% on Wednesday to a 3-week high of $72,379 as the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran showed signs of de-escalation. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surged past the $72,000 psychological resistance on…...

The cryptocurrency market enjoyed the past 12 hours or so after the US and Iran announced a cease-fire that led to bitcoin skyrocketing to a three-week peak of nearly $73,000. Most altcoins have produced even more impressive gains, with ETH rising to over $2,250, XRP nearing $1.40, while HYPE...

The initiative could significantly bolster Switzerland’s digital currency landscape, enhancing financial innovation and operational efficiency. The post UBS joins major banks to test Swiss franc stablecoin in sandbox appeared first on Crypto Briefing....