Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

BlockBeats report: On April 4, India’s Ministry of Petroleum stated that Indian refiners have procured Iranian crude oil amid disruptions to supply in the Strait of Hormuz due to the Middle East conflict. As the world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, India had not received any crude oil sh...

Charles Schwab will roll out Schwab Crypto, allowing direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading within its brokerage platform.Phased launch begins with limited access before expanding to millions of clients across its $12T asset base.Move reflects growing institutional adoption as firms build infrastructur...

Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, believes that the era of heart-stopping Bitcoin (BTC) price crashes is officially over as institutional investors increasingly adopt it as a distinct asset class.In an April 1 CNBC Squawk Box interview, Cathie stated that a potential 50% drawdown for Bitcoin in 2026 w...

Afroman confirms attendance at Bitcoin 2026 after a landmark victory in the fight for free speech.Nashville, Tennessee – March 30, 2026: The Bitcoin Conference today announced that renowned rapper, cultural pioneer, and free speech advocate Afroman will attend Bitcoin 2026, taking place April 27–29 ...

The market now appears to be entering the second phase of its DeFi expansion.In the early stage, stablecoins served as the core bridge between TradFi and DeFi, providing liquidity while replicating familiar banking functions, but with faster settlement, real-time transfers, and 24/7 accessibility.So...

Key Insights:XRP News: David Schwartz questions the viability of the “no-freeze” stablecoin model.Omid Malekan backs neutrality as a key differentiator in a crowded market.Concerns rise over legal risks, redemption failures, and “first-come, first-served” payouts.Stablecoins have been gaining signif...

ChainCatcher reports that on-chain data from Glassnode shows that "sharks" holding 100–1,000 BTC and "whales" holding 1,000–10,000 BTC incurred daily realized losses of approximately $188.5 million and $147.5 million, respectively, totaling around $337 million. Year-to-date, the cumulative realized ...

Odaily Planet Daily reports that on-chain data from Glassnode shows that in the first quarter of 2026, "sharks" holding 100–1,000 BTC and "whales" holding 1,000–10,000 BTC incurred daily average losses of approximately $188.5 million and $147.5 million, respectively, totaling around $337 million. Th...

According to Cointelegraph, on-chain data from Glassnode shows that in the first quarter of 2026, "sharks" holding 100–1,000 BTC and "whales" holding 1,000–10,000 BTC incurred daily realized losses of approximately $188.5 million and $147.5 million, respectively, totaling around $337 million. Year-t...

Story HighlightsThe FDIC has scheduled a stablecoin meeting for April 7 with less than seven days notice.The GENIUS Act is already law, but the rules that actually matter for banks are still being written. The CLARITY Act markup is expected soon, and Senator Moreno has warned that missing the May de...

Huo Xing Cai Jing reports, according to PRNewswire, that Bitcoin treasury company Hyperscale Data announced that its subsidiaries, Ault Lending LLC and RiskOn International, have received a settlement payment totaling approximately $26.6 million from a multi-year lawsuit. The specific terms of the s...

According to PRNewswire, Hyperscale Data, a U.S.-listed Bitcoin treasury company, announced that its subsidiaries, Ault Lending LLC and RiskOn International, have received a settlement payment of approximately $26.6 million from a multi-year litigation. The specific terms of the settlement agreement...

After a volatile first quarter dominated by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, the market appears to be searching for a definitive floor.Leading financial institutions and regulatory bodies have provided the "one-two punch" of confidence that many trader...

BlockBeats news, on April 4, Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, stated that the current Bitcoin derivatives market has signaled a clear "contrarian bullish signal," leading the company to adopt a more optimistic overall stance.Sigel noted that protective demand for put options...

BlockBeats news, on April 4, stablecoin issuer Tether is encouraging investors to participate in its new funding round over the next two weeks, with a target valuation of up to $50 billion; if market demand is insufficient, the company may opt to delay the funding plan.This valuation would place Tet...