Bitcoin rose toward $72,000 after US President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire agreement with Iran, sending oil prices crashing below $100. Bitcoin (BTC) surged to $72,700 during Tuesday’s New York trading session as oil fell below $100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump confirmed a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Key takeaways: Bitcoin bounced 7% to $72,700 on Tuesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Read more
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest increased its Robinhood stake after the platform was selected to operate government-backed “Trump Accounts” for youth savings and investment. Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has increased its exposure to Robinhood Markets, purchasing roughly $13 million worth of shares after the trading platform secured a role in a new government-backed savings initiative. ARK’s Tuesday trade disclosures show a fresh accumulation of Robinhood shares across multiple funds. ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) led the charge, purchasing 132,116 HOOD shares. Additional buying came from the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), which added 33,607 shares, and the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF), which picked up 16,918 shares. Related: Bernstein sees potential bottom for crypto stocks ahead of Q1 earnings Read more
UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum and others launched a 2026 sandbox to test Swiss franc stablecoin use cases and blockchain payment rails in Switzerland. UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum, Raiffeisen, Zürcher Kantonalbank, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise and Swiss Stablecoin AG have launched a sandbox to test use cases for a Swiss franc stablecoin in Switzerland. Announced on Wednesday, the initiative will allow participating banks to test selected fanc stablecoin use cases in what the partners described as a secure digital live environment or sandbox. The group said the project is intended to build experience in handling digital payment methods. The sandbox will be conducted in 2026, with Swiss Stablecoin AG providing the issuance infrastructure. The project is also open to other banks, companies and institutions that want to take part. Read more
Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum? It is likely to affect gas fees, validator load and network efficiency, prompting Ethereum to pursue a broader redesign strategy. Ethereum relies on cryptographic systems that remain secure against classical computers. However, sufficiently advanced quantum machines could one day break these systems, potentially exposing private keys and putting billions of dollars in value at risk. Ethereum’s post-quantum initiative sends a clear message: there is no immediate threat, yet delaying action is not an option. Upgrading a global, decentralized network is a complex, multiyear effort that requires: Read more