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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.

‘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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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,

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

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.

Bitcoin Price Teeters on Iran Talks as Geopolitics and Options Flows Trap Price in Narrow Range

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Bitcoin Price Teeters on Iran Talks as Geopolitics and Options Flows Trap Price in Narrow Range
Bitcoin price moved higher Sunday night into Monday as Iran peace negotiations continue.
This post Bitcoin Price Teeters on Iran Talks as Geopolitics and Options Flows Trap Price in Narrow Range first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Surpasses 7,000 BTC as Treasury Growth Accelerates; Mining Peer Slides

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Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Surpasses 7,000 BTC as Treasury Growth Accelerates; Mining Peer Slides
American Bitcoin Corp. has surpassed 7,000 BTC in corporate reserves, extending its Bitcoin treasury growth following its Nasdaq debut.
This post Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Surpasses 7,000 BTC as Treasury Growth Accelerates; Mining Peer Slides first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Aave V4 Launch Explained: Hub-and-Spoke Model, New Partners, and What Changes for Borrowers

Aave launched V4 on Ethereum mainnet on Monday, introducing a hub-and-spoke architecture that lets institutions borrow against real-world assets and fixed-rate credit products without fragmenting the protocol’s existing liquidity pool. Ethereum DeFi Protocol Aave Releases V4 With Chainlink Oracles and Tokenized Collateral Markets The release shared with Bitcoin.com News was announced at EthCC in Cannes

Strong and Free Elections Act Proposal Tightens Rules on Crypto Donations in Canada

The Canadian government proposes Strong and Free Elections Act to ban crypto and other “hard‑to‑trace” political contributions. On March 26, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced for consideration the Strong and Free Elections Act, a proposed amendment to the Canada Elections Act (CEA) that would restrict political financing methods for federal parties, third parties, candidates

Binance Pay Reaches 21M+ Merchants Signaling Mainstream Shift in Crypto Payments

Binance is accelerating crypto’s shift into everyday commerce as more than 21 million merchants adopt its payment system, highlighting growing real-world usage, seamless transactions, and expanding utility across global consumer and business activity. Binance Drives Global Crypto Payments as More Than 21M Merchants Join Digital payment adoption is accelerating across global commerce as crypto-based systems

Morgan Stanley Set to Undercut Bitcoin ETF Rivals With 0.14% Fee Ahead of Launch

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Morgan Stanley Set to Undercut Bitcoin ETF Rivals With 0.14% Fee Ahead of Launch
Morgan Stanley is set to disrupt the spot bitcoin ETF market, with its upcoming Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) charging a market-leading 0.14% annual fee.
This post Morgan Stanley Set to Undercut Bitcoin ETF Rivals With 0.14% Fee Ahead of Launch first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Vietnam Authorities Launch Probe Into Multi-Billion Dollar Crypto Fraud

Vietnamese authorities dismantled a massive cryptocurrency fraud scheme following coordinated raids across multiple provinces, resulting in more than 140 interrogations and the seizure of extensive electronic evidence. Rapid Response and Formal Charges Authorities in Vietnam have launched a sweeping investigation into one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency fraud cases to date, detaining several high-profile figures

Bitcoin ETFs See $171 Million Outflow as Ether Extends Losing Streak

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remained under pressure on Thursday, with bitcoin posting heavy outflows and ether extending its losing streak. Solana declined modestly, while XRP activity stayed flat. Crypto ETFs Slide Again: Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Deepen Losses While Solana Also Slips Confidence continues to erode across crypto ETFs. What began as a mild pullback has

Bitcoin Price Slides to Two-Week Low as Liquidations Top $300 Million and Macro Pressure Builds

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Bitcoin Price Slides to Two-Week Low as Liquidations Top $300 Million and Macro Pressure Builds
Bitcoin price fell near $66,000 on Friday, hitting its lowest level in more than two weeks as a wave of long liquidations hit the market.
This post Bitcoin Price Slides to Two-Week Low as Liquidations Top $300 Million and Macro Pressure Builds first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Trust Wallet Launches Agent Kit That Lets AI Execute Crypto Transactions Under User Control

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Trust Wallet Launches Agent Kit That Lets AI Execute Crypto Transactions Under User Control
Trust Wallet announced a function that enables AI agents to execute real crypto transactions across more than 25 blockchains.
This post Trust Wallet Launches Agent Kit That Lets AI Execute Crypto Transactions Under User Control first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Ripple Boosts XRP Security With AI-Driven Network Enhancements

Ripple is advancing AI-driven security as XRP infrastructure scales for institutional demand, focusing on earlier threat detection, stronger system resilience, and safeguarding the XRP Ledger against rising complexity in global financial operations. Ripple Deploys AI Security Push as XRP Scales for Institutional Demand Rising complexity in blockchain infrastructure is driving stronger security requirements, as Ripple

Brazil Passes Law Turning Seized Crypto into Public-Security War Chest

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Brazil Passes Law Turning Seized Crypto into Public-Security War Chest
Brazil has signed a landmark law that allows authorities to channel crypto seized from criminal organizations directly into public security initiatives.
This post Brazil Passes Law Turning Seized Crypto into Public-Security War Chest first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Drops Under $70K, Stuck Mid-Range With Fading Strength

At 10:30 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, bitcoin traded at $69,678, consolidating near the $69,500 range after retreating from an intraday high of $71,570. Price action remains range-bound with weakening short-term momentum and persistent resistance overhead. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The daily timeframe on Thursday continues to reflect a broad consolidation range, with price holding within

Stablecoin-to-Fiat Payments Startup Tazapay Raises $36M Led by Circle Ventures

Tazapay, a Singapore-based cross-border payments infrastructure company, closed a Series B extension led by Circle Ventures on Thursday, bringing its total Series B raise to $36 million. Tazapay Raises $36M to Accelerate Agentic Payment Infrastructure in Emerging Markets The extension adds CMT Digital and Coinbase Ventures as new backers. Circle Ventures, Peak XV Partners, GMO

MARA Dumps $1.1 Billion in Bitcoin to Repurchase Convertible Notes, Cuts Debt by 30%

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MARA Dumps $1.1 Billion in Bitcoin to Repurchase Convertible Notes, Cuts Debt by 30%
MARA Holdings said they sold 15,133 Bitcoin for approximately $1.1 billion between March 4 and March 25 to fund the repurchase of its 0.00% convertible senior notes.
This post MARA Dumps $1.1 Billion in Bitcoin to Repurchase Convertible Notes, Cuts Debt by 30% first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Morgan Stanley Moves Closer to Bitcoin ETF Launch With NYSE Listing Announcement 

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Morgan Stanley Moves Closer to Bitcoin ETF Launch With NYSE Listing Announcement 
Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, nears launch with an NYSE listing, offering direct bitcoin exposure through brokerage accounts.
This post Morgan Stanley Moves Closer to Bitcoin ETF Launch With NYSE Listing Announcement  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.