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Iran’s Hormuz Crypto Tolls a ‘Significant Milestone’ for State Adoption: Chainalysis

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Iran’s reported crypto toll on Strait of Hormuz traffic signals a sharp escalation in digital assets’ role within state power and sanctions evasion efforts, with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps leveraging blockchain to monetize one of the world’s most critical oil routes. Key

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Bitcoin Derivatives Flash Caution as BTC Climbs Higher, Options, Futures, and Max Pain Decoded

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Bitcoin is trading above $73,000 Friday evening, and the derivatives data sitting behind that price tells a more cautious story than the spot number suggests. Across futures exchanges and options desks, traders have been stacking protection, pulling back call exposure, and watching a cluster of max pain levels that puts significant pressure right below current […]

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Bitget Launches New Pre-IPO Product With SpaceX as First Listing

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This sponsored press release was provided by Bitget and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 10, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched IPO Prime, introducing a new market structure that enables users to

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CFTC Names Key Innovation Task Force Team Focusing on Crypto, AI and Prediction Markets

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Regulatory momentum in U.S. crypto, prediction markets, and AI oversight is accelerating as the CFTC assembles a specialized task force to shape clearer rules. This signals a more structured approach to digital asset governance under Chairman Michael Selig. Key Takeaways: CFTC names 5 experts to Innovation Task Force, sharpening oversight of crypto and derivatives markets.

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BTC Bulls Charge Past $73K as Weekly Gains Hit 9%

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Despite a 0.9% jump in U.S. inflation driven by high energy costs, Bitcoin surged past $73,000 on Friday, reaching its highest level since March 18. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ( BTC) hit $73,332 on April 10, its highest since March 18. CPI showed 0.9% inflation in March, pushing Fed rate cuts further out. Coinglass reported $83M […]

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Betsson Shares Drop Nearly 20% as Q1 Profit Falls 47% on B2B Revenue Slide

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Swedish online gambling giant Betsson AB saw its shares plunge as much as 20% on the Stockholm exchange on Wednesday after preliminary first-quarter results revealed a 47% collapse in operating profit, driven by a sharp downturn in its B2B licensing segment. The company reported expected revenue of 285 million euros for the first three months […]

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World Liberty Financial Borrows Millions on Dolomite, Defends WLFI Collateral

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World Liberty Financial defended a reported multi-million dollar stablecoin borrowing position on the Dolomite lending protocol after decentralized finance ( DeFi) analysts flagged risks tied to illiquid collateral and pool concentration. Key Takeaways: World Liberty Financial borrowed millions in stablecoins on Dolomite using 5 billion WLFI tokens as collateral in April

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Japan Passes Bill Reclassifying Crypto as Financial Instruments

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The Japanese government has approved an amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, officially reclassifying cryptocurrencies as financial instruments. Key Takeaways: Japan reclassified crypto as financial instruments under the FSA to curb insider trading by 2027. Proposed tax cuts from 55% to 20% aim to align digital assets with traditional Japanese stocks.

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Hong Kong Grants First Stablecoin Licences to HSBC, Standard Chartered Consortium

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Hong Kong has awarded its first stablecoin licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led consortium. The move marks a major step in the city’s plan to become a global digital asset hub. Key Takeaways HKMA granted 2 licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led group, advancing Hong Kong crypto plans. New rules require $3 million […]

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Securitize Integrates With TRON to Bring Tokenized Real-World Assets to One of the World’s Largest Blockchains

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This sponsored press release was provided by TRON and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva & Miami – [April 10, 2026] — Securitize (which has announced a proposed business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPT)), the world’s […]