Month: April 2026

Chinese authorities seized over 127,000 Bitcoin — worth more than $15 billion — from the head of a massive crypto fraud network. That seizure, tied to Chen Zhi of Prince Group, was just the opening move. Now his right-hand man is in custody too. Extradition From Phnom Penh Li...

Around 27,600 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, April 3, with a notional value of roughly $1.8 billion. This event is smaller than usual, so it is unlikely to have any impact on spot markets. Crypto prices have been mostly sideways this week, with total capitalization dipping on...

Meme-based cryptocurrency Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) described itself as the longest-running and most successful “joke” in financial history on Thursday. ‘Highest-Grossing Joke’ Dogecoin embraced its meme origins in an X post, adding, “If Dogecoin is a joke, it’s the longest-running, highest-grossing joke in financial history.” If Dogecoin is a joke,...

The prolonged conflict and low ceasefire odds suggest escalating regional instability and potential for broader geopolitical tensions. The post Ceasefire odds drop to 1.8% as Iran continues missile attacks on Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The escalating US-Iran tensions and military actions suggest prolonged instability, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations. The post Ceasefire odds plummet amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and military escalation: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Good Friday shuts CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens....

The National Policy Committee of Korea pushed the “second‑phase” crypto act debate until after the June 3 local elections. Crypto Framework Postponed In A Time Of Need The Korean outlet Maeil Business Newspaper reported uncertainty in the crypto industry deepening after the National Policy Committee excluded the Framework Act...

Potential US ground operations in Iran could escalate conflict dynamics, impacting geopolitical stability and market speculation significantly. The post Trump weighs sending US special forces to Iran as April 30 odds rise to 66% appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Potential US special forces deployment in Iran could escalate tensions, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations significantly. The post Trump weighs sending US special forces to seize Iran’s uranium stockpiles appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) said Thursday it has secured a conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form a federally chartered national trust company. Crypto Operations Under Federal Oversight Coinbase emphasized that it is not transitioning into a “commercial bank” and will not be taking retail deposits or engaging in fractional reserve banking....