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Geopolitical conflict in the Strait of Hormuz impacting oil markets and Bitcoin crypto economy

Bitcoin Slips As US-Iran Talks Break Down And Hormuz Risk Returns To Markets

April 12, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Bitcoin dipped as US-Iran talks collapsed, with renewed tension around the Strait of Hormuz pushing markets back into risk-off territory.

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Stablecoins Are Quietly Becoming The Backbone Of Global Payments

April 12, 2026 Daniel Moore

Stablecoins are starting to behave less like crypto instruments and more like payment rails — and that shift may redefine how money moves globally.

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CFTC Chair Says Prediction Markets Like Polymarket Can Be More Accurate Than Polls

April 12, 2026 Paulo Mendes

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig says prediction markets like Polymarket can outperform polls, while urging US rules that keep innovation and jobs onshore.

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A Boring Market, A Sudden 100% FF Spike, And the Optics Problem Crypto Still Can’t Escape

April 11, 2026 Daniel Moore

A “boring market” comment was followed by a sharp FF spike and reversal, exposing how fragile liquidity and narrative-driven trading still are in crypto.

Grayscale’s Watchlist Just Got Bigger — and It Says More Than It Looks

April 10, 2026 Daniel Moore

Grayscale’s latest asset watchlist update reveals where institutional attention in crypto is quietly shifting in 2026.

Securitize Expands to TRON as Tokenized Assets Move Toward High-Volume Blockchain Rails

April 10, 2026 Gonzalo

Securitize is integrating with TRON, bringing tokenized securities and funds onto one of the most active blockchain networks as the RWA narrative continues to evolve.

How the Strait of Hormuz Could Trigger a New Bitcoin Demand Shock

April 10, 2026 Paulo Mendes

A $1 oil transit fee in Bitcoin could absorb over 60% of daily BTC issuance, turning geopolitics into a structural demand driver.

CZ Binance and OKX CEO public dispute representing leadership conflict between major crypto exchanges

CZ Offers $1 Billion Bet Amid Public Dispute With OKX CEO Over Personal Claims

April 9, 2026 Paulo Mendes

CZ offered a $1 billion bet during a public clash with the OKX CEO, underscoring how credibility and narrative control are becoming central in crypto.

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Tom Lee Says the Market Bottom Is In as BitMine Doubles Down on Ethereum

April 9, 2026 Daniel Moore

Tom Lee says the market bottom may already be in as BitMine ramps up Ethereum holdings, signaling crypto’s role in the next phase of the cycle.

OKX CEO Criticizes CZ as Old Allegations Resurface After Book Release

April 8, 2026 Paulo Mendes

OKX CEO revives old allegations against CZ after his book release, reigniting long-standing industry tensions and credibility debates.