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Japan Moves to Classify Bitcoin and Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New Bill

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Japan Moves to Classify Bitcoin and Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New Bill
Japan plans to reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, shifting them from a payment-based framework to one aligned with traditional securities regulation.
This post Japan Moves to Classify Bitcoin and Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New Bill first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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March US Inflation Rises 0.9% to 3.3% Led by Energy Prices

The U.S. CPI rose 3.3% in March, with the energy index, specifically gasoline prices, leading the charge and rising 21.2%. While the rise was less than expected, it underscores the challenges of reining in energy prices in the current geopolitical situation. Key Takeaways: Driven by 21.2% higher gas prices, March’s 0.9% CPI rise marks a

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Bitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes, New Proposal Claims

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Bitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes, New Proposal Claims
Bitcoin transactions could be resistant to quantum attacks without changing the network’s core rules, a new proposal contends.
This post Bitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes, New Proposal Claims first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Strategy’s (MSTR) Bitcoin Ambition Is Reshaping Corporate Finance. Everyone Else Is Falling Behind

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Strategy’s (MSTR) Bitcoin Ambition Is Reshaping Corporate Finance. Everyone Else Is Falling Behind
Michael Saylor’s Strategy is driving nearly all corporate Bitcoin accumulation, turning its STRC-fueled treasury model into the dominant force reshaping how companies approach Bitcoin in 2026.
This post Strategy’s (MSTR) Bitcoin Ambition Is Reshaping Corporate Finance. Everyone Else Is Falling Behind first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, David Sacks Push Congress to Pass Crypto Market Structure Bill ‘Now’

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, David Sacks Push Congress to Pass Crypto Market Structure Bill ‘Now’
Three finance and policy leaders urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a long-delayed bill that would establish U.S. rules for cryptocurrency and blockchain markets.
This post SEC Chair Paul Atkins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, David Sacks Push Congress to Pass Crypto Market Structure Bill ‘Now’ first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

U.S. Treasury expands cybersecurity coordination with digital asset firms, signaling tighter integration with traditional finance and raising baseline protections as systemic risk exposure grows across crypto markets. Key Takeaways: Treasury introduces an initiative giving U.S. digital asset firms access to shared cyber threat intelligence. Crypto firms gain parity with traditional institutions, strengthening system-wide risk response.

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Treasury Secretary Pushes Clarity Act to Secure US Crypto Market Leadership

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent intensifies calls for crypto legislation as SEC Chair Paul Atkins and lawmakers align, urging Congress to advance a stalled framework amid rising market scale, regulatory gaps, and global competition. Key Takeaways: U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent urges Congress to pass the Clarity Act, citing a multi-trillion-dollar digital asset market. SEC and

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Bernstein Pushes Back on Bitcoin Quantum Threat Fears, Says It’s Not a Crisis: Report

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Bernstein Pushes Back on Bitcoin Quantum Threat Fears, Says It’s Not a Crisis: Report
Bernstein says quantum computing is a real threat to Bitcoin but not an emergency, arguing the industry likely has three to five years to upgrade to post-quantum security.
This post Bernstein Pushes Back on Bitcoin Quantum Threat Fears, Says It’s Not a Crisis: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Standard Chartered to Fold Zodia Custody Into CIB Crypto Division

Standard Chartered is moving to absorb the core crypto custody operations of its majority-owned subsidiary Zodia Custody into the bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking division, according to sources familiar with the matter. Key Takeaways: Standard Chartered plans to fold Zodia Custody’s core operations into its CIB division as early as April 2026, Bloomberg reported. Zodia

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NYT Names Adam Back as Bitcoin’s Creator, but Back Says No

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NYT Names Adam Back as Bitcoin’s Creator, but Back Says No
The New York Times argued Adam Back is the most credible Satoshi Nakamoto candidate based on stylometric analysis and early cypherpunk overlap, but Back and several experts firmly rejected the claim due to lack of hard evidence.
This post NYT Names Adam Back as Bitcoin’s Creator, but Back Says No first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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White House Says Banning Stablecoin Yield Would Hurt Consumers More Than It Helps Banks

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White House Says Banning Stablecoin Yield Would Hurt Consumers More Than It Helps Banks
A White House economic analysis finds that banning stablecoin yield would provide negligible benefits to bank lending while costing consumers more in lost returns.
This post White House Says Banning Stablecoin Yield Would Hurt Consumers More Than It Helps Banks first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Even a 1% Bitcoin Allocation Can Drastically Reshape Portfolio Risk, Schwab Finds

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Even a 1% Bitcoin Allocation Can Drastically Reshape Portfolio Risk, Schwab Finds
A new Charles Schwab research note reframes the question of crypto allocation as less about forecasting returns and more about an investor’s tolerance for volatility.
This post Even a 1% Bitcoin Allocation Can Drastically Reshape Portfolio Risk, Schwab Finds first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Fox Corporation Partners With Kalshi to Add Prediction Market Data to FOX News and FOX One

Fox Corporation announced a sponsored integration with Kalshi on Tuesday, adding real-time prediction market data to four of its major platforms. Key Takeaways: Fox Corporation is integrating Kalshi prediction market data across FOX News, FOX Business, FOX Weather, and FOX One starting April 7, 2026. Kalshi, which draws millions of monthly visitors with roughly 70%

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Investors Are Selling Crypto and Buying Gold Due to Volatility Concerns: MarketWise Survey

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Investors Are Selling Crypto and Buying Gold Due to Volatility Concerns: MarketWise Survey
A growing share of U.S. bitcoin investors are shifting part of their portfolios into gold as sentiment turns after years of crypto volatility.
This post Investors Are Selling Crypto and Buying Gold Due to Volatility Concerns: MarketWise Survey first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin Price Slides Below $68,000 as Trump, Iran Tensions Rattle Markets 

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Bitcoin Price Slides Below $68,000 as Trump, Iran Tensions Rattle Markets 
Bitcoin price fell below $68,000 as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, driven by President Donald Trump’s warnings, rattle global markets.
This post Bitcoin Price Slides Below $68,000 as Trump, Iran Tensions Rattle Markets  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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South Korean Fintech Toss Targets Web3 Finance With Proprietary Mainnet and 24 Stablecoin Trademarks

South Korea’s Toss, operated by Viva Republica, is developing a proprietary layer one (L1) blockchain mainnet and native cryptocurrency to integrate across its payment, banking, and securities ecosystem, according to an April 6, 2026, report from the regional blockchain outlet Blockmedia. Key Takeaways: Toss, operated by Viva Republica, is building an L1 blockchain mainnet and

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Bitcoin Price Briefly Tops $70,000 as Donald Trump’s Iran Signals Rattle Markets

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Bitcoin Price Briefly Tops $70,000 as Donald Trump’s Iran Signals Rattle Markets
Bitcoin price pushed back toward the top of its recent range after a burst of geopolitical headlines tied to Donald Trump and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. The Bitcoin price touched $70,271 before easing to about $69,300, extending a move that triggered large liquidations across derivatives markets. Data from Bitcoin Magazine Pro and CoinGlass
This post Bitcoin Price Briefly Tops $70,000 as Donald Trump’s Iran Signals Rattle Markets first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Buys $330 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Near 767K BTC

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Buys $330 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Near 767K BTC
Strategy (MSTR) added to its bitcoin position in early April, acquiring 4,871 BTC for about $329.9 million, reinforcing its balance-sheet-focused accumulation strategy despite sizable unrealized losses.
This post Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Buys $330 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Near 767K BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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‘Back to Work’: Michael Saylor Fuels Optimism for Another Massive Strategy Bitcoin Buy

Renewed signals from Strategy’s bitcoin activity hint at another major purchase as Michael Saylor resumes a closely watched “orange dot” posting pattern tied to accumulation cycles. Key Takeaways: Michael Saylor’s “orange dot” post revived, fueling anticipation of a massive bitcoin buy announcement. Strategy holds 762,099 BTC, underscoring its dominant reserve and long-term accumulation model. SEC

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President Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ Statement, Dormant Bitcoin Whales Waking up, and More – Week in Review

Crypto markets are evolving across multiple fronts as institutional and structural shifts accelerate. BlackRock is advancing a bitcoin income ETF, while Coinbase moves closer to federally regulated custody with OCC approval. Corporate accumulation continues as Metaplanet expands its BTC holdings despite drawdowns. At the same time, long-dormant bitcoin wallets are reactivating, signaling changing holder behavior.

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Charles Schwab Teases Direct Bitcoin Trading With New ‘Schwab Crypto’ Account

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Charles Schwab Teases Direct Bitcoin Trading With New ‘Schwab Crypto’ Account
Charles Schwab is expanding deeper into digital assets, announcing plans for a forthcoming product that will allow clients to buy and sell bitcoin directly.
This post Charles Schwab Teases Direct Bitcoin Trading With New ‘Schwab Crypto’ Account first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Jack Dorsey Reveals Bitcoin Faucet Revival with “Bitcoin Day” Announcement

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Jack Dorsey Reveals Bitcoin Faucet Revival with “Bitcoin Day” Announcement
Jack Dorsey teased a potential revival of the Bitcoin faucet tied to “Bitcoin Day,” echoing Gavin Andresen’s 2010 giveaway model.
This post Jack Dorsey Reveals Bitcoin Faucet Revival with “Bitcoin Day” Announcement first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Cathie Wood Calls Bitcoin’s 50% Crash a “Victory” as Market Tests New Floor

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Cathie Wood Calls Bitcoin’s 50% Crash a “Victory” as Market Tests New Floor
Cathie Wood is urging investors to stay focused on Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory, arguing that its roughly 50% pullback signals market maturation.
This post Cathie Wood Calls Bitcoin’s 50% Crash a “Victory” as Market Tests New Floor first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Beyond the Hashrate: Why MARA Just Laid Off 15% of Its Staff

Bitcoin miner MARA has reportedly laid off about 15% of its workforce in a move the company calls “strategic, not purely financial.” Internal Restructuring Bitcoin mining giant MARA, formerly Marathon Digital Holdings, has laid off roughly 15% of its workforce as part of a sweeping strategic shift away from pure-play crypto mining and toward energy

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Riot Platforms Sells 3,778 Bitcoin in Q1 as Miner Strategy Shifts Toward AI Infrastructure

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Riot Platforms Sells 3,778 Bitcoin in Q1 as Miner Strategy Shifts Toward AI Infrastructure
Riot Platforms offloaded 3,778 BTC in Q1 — more than 2.5x its production — as it pivots from mining to AI infrastructure.
This post Riot Platforms Sells 3,778 Bitcoin in Q1 as Miner Strategy Shifts Toward AI Infrastructure first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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XRP Slides Deeper Into Danger Zone as Market Weakness Accelerates Despite Ripple Strength

XRP slides deeper into bearish territory as selling pressure builds and key support levels weaken, reinforcing a sustained downtrend and fragile market structure, while Ripple advances institutional growth and enterprise adoption, underscoring longer-term ecosystem resilience. XRP Price Trend Weakens as Bearish Structure Tightens At 12:09 p.m. on April 2, XRP is trading at $1.29, extending

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Coinbase Receives Conditional OCC Approval to Form National Trust Company

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Coinbase Receives Conditional OCC Approval to Form National Trust Company
Coinbase has received conditional approval from the OCC to establish Coinbase National Trust Company, according to a company statement. 
This post Coinbase Receives Conditional OCC Approval to Form National Trust Company first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Wall Street Firms and Crypto Companies to Review New Market Structure Proposal in Private Sessions

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Wall Street Firms and Crypto Companies to Review New Market Structure Proposal in Private Sessions
Crypto and banking industry representatives will review a revised stablecoin yield proposal this week as lawmakers try to resolve a months-long dispute over whether stablecoin issuers should be allowed to offer yield.
This post Wall Street Firms and Crypto Companies to Review New Market Structure Proposal in Private Sessions first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois on April 2, 2026, seeking to permanently block the state from enforcing its gambling laws against federally regulated prediction market platforms. U.S. Government Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Rules, Seeks Permanent Injunction The complaint, filed in

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LNVPN Rebrands to Nadanada.me as Privacy Infrastructure Expands with Anonymous eSIMs and Lightning Payments

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LNVPN Rebrands to Nadanada.me as Privacy Infrastructure Expands with Anonymous eSIMs and Lightning Payments
Nadanada.me, formerly LNVPN, now offers anonymous eSIM data plans in over 200 countries, disposable and rental phone numbers, WireGuard VPN, and no-login AI chat — all powered by Lightning Network pay-as-you-go access with zero user data collection.
This post LNVPN Rebrands to Nadanada.me as Privacy Infrastructure Expands with Anonymous eSIMs and Lightning Payments first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

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Ripple Prime Secures Investment-Grade Credit Rating Backed by $39B Assets

Investment-grade credit ratings now position Ripple Prime among credible institutional brokerage players, as surging assets, strengthening profitability, and rising demand underscore its expanding role across digital and traditional financial markets. Ripple Prime Earns Investment Grade Rating Amid Rapid Growth Ripple announced on April 2 that Ripple Prime has received investment-grade credit ratings, highlighting the platform’s

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Citadel-Backed EDX Markets Applies for US Trust Bank Charter to Expand Crypto Services

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Citadel-Backed EDX Markets Applies for US Trust Bank Charter to Expand Crypto Services
EDX Markets, an exchange backed by Citadel Securities, applied for a national trust bank charter with the OCC.
This post Citadel-Backed EDX Markets Applies for US Trust Bank Charter to Expand Crypto Services first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Digital Asset Firm Coinshares Lists on Nasdaq After $1.2 Billion Vine Hill Combination

Europe’s largest digital asset manager, Coinshares, began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on April 1, 2026, under the ticker symbol CSHR. Coinshares Goes Public on Nasdaq Under CSHR The listing completes a business combination between Coinshares International Limited, special purpose acquisition company Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: VCIC), and a newly formed holding

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Ripple Launches Digital Asset Accounts as XRP and RLUSD Enter Core Corporate Treasury Workflows

Ripple integrates digital assets directly into treasury systems, signaling a shift toward unified liquidity management where CFOs can seamlessly oversee fiat and blockchain-based assets within a single operational framework. Ripple Launches Digital Asset Accounts as CFOs Integrate Blockchain Into Core Treasury Operations A new development in corporate finance infrastructure is emerging as blockchain adoption expands

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Ripple Expands Cross-Border Payments With Faster, Reliable Settlements in Convera Collaboration

Ripple is advancing global payment efficiency through a partnership with Convera, aiming to accelerate cross-border transactions using stablecoin-backed settlement while reducing friction and preserving fiat-based enterprise workflows. Ripple Convera Partnership Targets Faster Global Payments Using Stablecoins Rising demand for efficient international settlements is accelerating the use of blockchain-based payment models. Ripple, a blockchain infrastructure provider,

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Google’s Quantum Advances Bring Bitcoin Security Debate Into Focus

Google’s latest quantum research claims to sharply reduce the resources needed to crack Bitcoin-style cryptography, putting a 2029 migration deadline squarely in view. Google Sets 2029 Deadline as Quantum Risks to Crypto Security Grow Clearer A new white paper from Google Quantum AI argues that breaking elliptic curve cryptography, the backbone of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and

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Google’s New Quantum Research Reignites Push to Harden Bitcoin

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Google’s New Quantum Research Reignites Push to Harden Bitcoin
Google’s quantum research is accelerating fears that Bitcoin’s cryptography may face a real timeline — not a theoretical one — forcing the network to race toward quantum-resistant upgrades.
This post Google’s New Quantum Research Reignites Push to Harden Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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