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Bitcoin has 3–5 years to prepare for quantum risk, says Bernstein

Bitcoin has 3–5 years to prepare for quantum risk, says Bernstein

April 08, 2026

Bitcoin faces a future quantum threat, but Bernstein analysts say risks are concentrated in older wallets and exposed keys, and unlikely to cause existential disruption.

US Treasury moves forward with GENIUS Act, focusing on illicit finance

US Treasury moves forward with GENIUS Act, focusing on illicit finance

April 08, 2026

The proposed rule would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs, and be able to “block, freeze, and reject” certain transactions.

Price predictions 4/8: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK

Price predictions 4/8: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK

April 08, 2026

Bitcoin’s relief rally is facing selling pressure near $72,000, but technical charts suggest a bullish bias. Will altcoins follow in BTC’s footsteps?

Bitcoin price chart targets $90K as traders ‘aggressively’ buy on Binance

Bitcoin price chart targets $90K as traders ‘aggressively’ buy on Binance

April 08, 2026

Bitcoin gained momentum as data showed buyers are starting to dominate volumes on Binance, with a $90,000 BTC price target on their radar.

Bitcoin demand returns, giving bulls fuel to turn $72K to support

Bitcoin demand returns, giving bulls fuel to turn $72K to support

April 08, 2026

Bitcoin buy-side activity in the spot and futures markets supports the current rally toward $72,000, while short-term holders eased up on selling, increasing the chances of bulls taking control of BTC's price direction.

Iran is weighing crypto tolls for ships using Strait of Hormuz: Report

Iran is weighing crypto tolls for ships using Strait of Hormuz: Report

April 08, 2026

Empty tankers will reportedly be permitted to pass through the waterway under the US-Iran deal, but certain ships will need to pay a tariff of $1 per barrel of oil in Bitcoin.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

April 08, 2026

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Bitcoin fades three-week highs as BTC price shrugs off Iran war ceasefire

Bitcoin fades three-week highs as BTC price shrugs off Iran war ceasefire

April 08, 2026

Bitcoin bulls failed to stay above $72,000 for long as BTC price action already began to discount the impact of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement.

MEXC targets EU MiCA compliance as new CEO takes helm

MEXC targets EU MiCA compliance as new CEO takes helm

April 08, 2026

MEXC appointed Vugar Usi as CEO and outlined plans to expand zero-fee trading and pursue MiCA licensing amid growing industry competition.

Zcash leads US–Iran ceasefire rally with 30% gains: ZEC price bull trap?

Zcash leads US–Iran ceasefire rally with 30% gains: ZEC price bull trap?

April 08, 2026

ZEC's latest rebound resembled bounces witnessed during the 2021 bear market, raising the odds of a 40% correction in the coming weeks.

Standard Chartered mulls folding parts of Zodia Custody in-house: Bloomberg

Standard Chartered mulls folding parts of Zodia Custody in-house: Bloomberg

April 08, 2026

Standard Chartered is reportedly exploring a shake-up of Zodia Custody that would bring parts of the crypto custodian inside its own investment bank.

CZ memoir revives feud with OKX founder Star Xu over contract forgery, Huobi arrest

CZ memoir revives feud with OKX founder Star Xu over contract forgery, Huobi arrest

April 08, 2026

CZ’s new memoir reignited his long-running feud with OKX founder Star Xu, who called the Binance founder a liar in posts on X.

Instant settlement strains crypto’s capital efficiency: Ethan Buchman

Instant settlement strains crypto’s capital efficiency: Ethan Buchman

April 08, 2026

Crypto trades settle instantly, but at the cost of capital efficiency. This forces firms to overcollateralize and limits how far markets can scale, says Cosmos co-founder Ethan Buchman.

Cango sells 2,000 BTC, cuts Bitcoin production cost by 19% in March

Cango sells 2,000 BTC, cuts Bitcoin production cost by 19% in March

April 08, 2026

Bitcoin miner Cango said it sold 2,000 BTC to pay off debt and cut its BTC production cost by 19% as part of its strategic pivot to energy and AI infrastructure.

South Korea tightens crypto withdrawal-delay exemptions after scam losses

South Korea tightens crypto withdrawal-delay exemptions after scam losses

April 08, 2026

The Financial Services Commission said inconsistent exemption rules created loopholes that allowed funds to move quickly with minimal account history.

Stablecoin yields won’t harm banks, White House economists say

Stablecoin yields won’t harm banks, White House economists say

April 08, 2026

White House economists say banning stablecoin yield would add little to bank lending while imposing significant costs on users.

South Korea draft bill puts stablecoins, RWAs under finance laws: Report

South Korea draft bill puts stablecoins, RWAs under finance laws: Report

April 08, 2026

The draft proposal from South Korea’s ruling party reportedly bars stablecoin interest and calls for technical standards to ensure interoperability across blockchain networks.

Thailand proposes tighter scrutiny of funders behind crypto firms

Thailand proposes tighter scrutiny of funders behind crypto firms

April 08, 2026

Thailand’s SEC proposes tightening funding rules for cryptocurrency companies to include anyone backing major shareholders, directly or indirectly.

NYT revives Adam Back theory in latest bid to identify Bitcoin creator

NYT revives Adam Back theory in latest bid to identify Bitcoin creator

April 08, 2026

A New York Times investigation points to Adam Back as Satoshi Nakamoto, but the Blockstream CEO denies it, and critics say proof is still missing.

Oil falls, Bitcoin jumps to $72K, but is this BTC price breakout for real?

Oil falls, Bitcoin jumps to $72K, but is this BTC price breakout for real?

April 08, 2026

Bitcoin rose toward $72,000 after US President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire agreement with Iran, sending oil prices crashing below $100.

ARK buys $13M in Robinhood as US Treasury taps platform for Trump Accounts

ARK buys $13M in Robinhood as US Treasury taps platform for Trump Accounts

April 08, 2026

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.

UBS partners with five banks for Swiss franc stablecoin sandbox

UBS partners with five banks for Swiss franc stablecoin sandbox

April 08, 2026

UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum and others launched a 2026 sandbox to test Swiss franc stablecoin use cases and blockchain payment rails in Switzerland.

Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum down? The performance tradeoff explained

Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum down? The performance tradeoff explained

April 08, 2026

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 stablecoin supply hits $180B all-time high: Token Terminal

Ethereum stablecoin supply hits $180B all-time high: Token Terminal

April 08, 2026

Ethereum could see $850 billion in “new flows” by 2030 if the trend continues, according to Token Terminal.

Three Polymarket traders made timely bets on US-Iran ceasefire

Three Polymarket traders made timely bets on US-Iran ceasefire

April 08, 2026

Lookonchain noted that the “yes” bets were placed at probabilities between 2.9% and 10.3%, with the three wallets placing their first bets within 26 hours of the announcement.

Coinbase plans expansion to stock trading in Australia after securing license

Coinbase plans expansion to stock trading in Australia after securing license

April 08, 2026

The approval puts Coinbase under Australia’s financial rules as the country formalizes oversight of crypto platforms.

Ethereum buyers are back, data shows, as bulls defend $2K support

Ethereum buyers are back, data shows, as bulls defend $2K support

April 08, 2026

Ethereum analysts said buyers were back in control, but holding the $2,000 support was key to reversing the market structure.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF set to launch on Wednesday

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF set to launch on Wednesday

April 08, 2026

The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust will be the cheapest Bitcoin ETF on the market at an ultra-low 0.14% fee.

Anthropic limits access to AI model over cyberattack concerns

Anthropic limits access to AI model over cyberattack concerns

April 08, 2026

AI models have reached a level of coding capability that rivals or exceeds that of most human experts at finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities, Anthropic said.

SEC admits certain crypto enforcement cases delivered no investor benefit

SEC admits certain crypto enforcement cases delivered no investor benefit

April 08, 2026

Under SEC Chair Paul Atkins, the number of SEC enforcement actions against public companies has decreased by about 30%.

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