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Tokenized perpetual swaps hit $31 billion weekly volume on commodities volatility

CoinDesk - 12:00 Apr 09, 2026

Commodities led the growth, with oil trading reaching $6.9 billion in weekly volume after geopolitical tensions, while stock perpetual swaps grew 908% to roughly $4.9 billion.
Fartcoin's price crashed 50% after $145 million manipulation bet went wrong

CoinDesk - 11:30 Apr 09, 2026

The liquidation was so large relative to the order book that Hyperliquid's auto-deleveraging mechanism activated, forcibly closing profitable short positions on the other side of the trade to prevent the system from accumulating bad debt.
Bitcoin’s $80,000 bull bet just took over the market

CoinDesk - 11:23 Apr 09, 2026

Whales and options traders are betting on a massive BTC reversal toward $80,000 as a fragile Iran ceasefire fuels hopes for a supply squeeze and a breakout.
Bitcoin stalls below key resistance as analysts clash over next move

CoinDesk - 10:31 Apr 09, 2026

Despite a geopolitical "risk-on" boost, crypto markets remain range-bound with BTC hovering at $71,200 while altcoins like MANA and AERO show strength.
Strategy’s STRC sees one of its highest volume days, with just one penny of volatility

CoinDesk - 09:50 Apr 09, 2026

High yield structure keeps STRC pinned at par while enabling large scale bitcoin purchases.

Tags: STRC
Bithumb moves to seize assets over mistaken $8 million bitcoin dispute

CoinDesk - 09:28 Apr 09, 2026

On Feb. 6, staff mistakenly entered "BTC" instead of "KRW" in a promotion, crediting roughly 620,000 bitcoin worth over $40 billion.
Iran's crypto tanker tolls are the latest step in its sanctions‑busting trade network

CoinDesk - 08:32 Apr 09, 2026

The Iranian regime has been increasingly using cryptocurrency over the last few years to facilitate cross border oil trading, according to data from Chainalysis.
Everyone’s awaiting U.S. inflation figures, but bitcoin traders couldn’t care less

CoinDesk - 08:22 Apr 09, 2026

There’s a wide gap between how experts are viewing Friday’s inflation data and how the bitcoin market is pricing in the impending figures.
Morgan Stanley’s bitcoin ETF draws $34 million on day one

CoinDesk - 20:51 Apr 08, 2026

Morgan Stanley’s low-fee bitcoin ETF debuted with strong early trading, signaling demand as competition shifts to cost and distribution.

Tags: Morgan Stanley
Michael Saylor says bitcoin has likely bottomed, quantum risk overblown

CoinDesk - 18:35 Apr 08, 2026

Speaking at a Mizuho event, the Strategy (MSTR) executive chairman said the formation of banking credit pairing with digital credit will be the catalyst for the next bull market.
Yuga Labs settles Bored Ape NFT lawsuit, ending fight over alleged copycat tokens

CoinDesk - 17:16 Apr 08, 2026

The settlement avoids a trial and ends the dispute over the RR/BAYC NFTs, which claimed to parody Bored Ape Yacht Club, one of the most recognizable NFT brands.
South Korea proposes cryptocurrency law with bank-style rules for stablecoins

CoinDesk - 16:28 Apr 08, 2026

Draft bill outlines comprehensive framework for digital assets, including licensing, issuance and oversight
The Protocol: Bernstein says quantum threat to Bitcoin is real but manageable

CoinDesk - 16:10 Apr 08, 2026

Also: North Korea’s 6-month plot with Drift, Solana Foundation’s new ad and Alchemy AI.
Crypto Long & Short: Asia’s digital asset crackdown: accountability gets personal

CoinDesk - 15:50 Apr 08, 2026

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Bob Williams covers how stricter crypto regulations in Asia are putting more personal responsibility on senior leaders, making strong governance and D&O insurance essential. Then, the FBI’s Haidy Grigsby writes on how crypto scams are increasingly targeting experienced investors by building trust and tricking them into making larger deposits until their money is gone.

Tags: Crypto Long Asia
U.S. Treasury proposes demands that stablecoin firms be set to police bad transactions

CoinDesk - 15:45 Apr 08, 2026

The U.S. is pitching new rules for stablecoin issuers to treat them like every other financial firm that must maintain armor against illicit uses.
Bitcoin is above $70,000 on Iran ceasefire, but rally is turning cautious for good reasons

CoinDesk - 15:05 Apr 08, 2026

Leveraged bullish bitcoin positions remain near multi-year highs as bitcoin rebounds, hinting at underlying market uncertainty.
Standard Chartered is looking to take over crypto custody provider Zodia: Bloomberg

CoinDesk - 14:56 Apr 08, 2026

While the British financial institution refused to comment on potential takeover plans, sources close to the matter revealed that plans are in place and could be announced as soon as this month.
RWA network Pharos lands a $1 billion valuation in $44M funding round ahead of mainnet debut

CoinDesk - 14:40 Apr 08, 2026

The company is building an "asset-native" network designed to handle regulated financial activity at scale, targeting a market it values at $50 trillion.
Adam Back denies he’s Satoshi Nakamoto after NYT report claims he’s Bitcoin’s creator

CoinDesk - 14:24 Apr 08, 2026

Similarities reflect shared early research, not proof, said Back. Others have questions too.
White House study bolsters crypto's stance in stablecoin yield fight against bankers

CoinDesk - 14:14 Apr 08, 2026

White House economists said banning rewards wouldn't significantly boost banks' financial health, amplifying the crypto industry view in the Clarity Act debate.

Tags: White House

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