Standard Chartered’s joint venture, HSBC Hong Kong first to secure HKMA stablecoin issuer licences
April 10, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Hong Kong's stablecoin licensing fosters innovation in digital finance, enhancing cross-border transactions while ensuring regulatory oversight.

US inflation soars to 3.3% in largest jump since 2021 – so why did Bitcoin barely move?
April 10, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
March inflation has delivered a split result with one immediate consequence.

Bitcoin May Avoid Immediate Quantum Upgrade With New Workaround: Study
April 10, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
A Bitcoin transaction that costs $75 to $150 in GPU compute is not built for daily use, but it may still matter.

Solana Gains Tokenized Stock Push As Traders Watch $1,000 Talk
April 10, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Securitize is set to issue a Currenc Group equity as a digital token on a public blockchain, with the shares expected to launch on both Ethereum and Solana.

Ethereum Flashes Bullish Signal Not Seen Since 2022 on Binance Futures
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Ethereum's taker buy sell ratio on Binance crosses above 1 for the first time since 2023, signaling buyer dominance in derivatives.

March CPI inflation rises to 3.3% as energy shock offsets core stability
April 10, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Rising energy costs amid geopolitical tensions may hinder economic recovery, complicating monetary policy and impacting consumer spending.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) drops 1.9%, leading index lower
April 10, 2026 | coindesk.com
Cardando (ADA), down 1.3% from Thursday, was also among the underperformers.

Trump-backed WLFI token drops 12% to record lows after team defends multi-million lending position
April 10, 2026 | coindesk.com
World Liberty Financial responded to CoinDesk's reporting by saying it would "simply supply more collateral" if markets moved against it, a statement that did not reassure holders.

TON Blockchain is Now 10x Faster: Pavel Durov Explains the Upgrade
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Pavel Durov announced that the TON blockchain is now 10x faster. The Telegram founder shared the news on April 9, explaining that transactions now confirm in under one second.

Bitget Launches New Pre-IPO Product With SpaceX as First Listing
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched IPO Prime, introducing a new market structure that enables users to access and trade pre-IPO exposure to…

Bitcoin miner fees are close to zero as cost to mine nears $80,000 with difficulty about to drop 5%
April 10, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Bitcoin mining is still running on the subsidy, not demand.

Mixero Crypto Mixer Adds Ricochet to Strengthen Bitcoin Transaction Privacy
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Mixero’s latest privacy feature, Ricochet, is designed to make Bitcoin transaction trails far harder to track.

Bitcoin whales remain weak: BTC absorbs sell pressure despite risks
April 10, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Since March, the activity levels from large entities has been falling, showing little demand from the whales.

ASI Alliance and Matterhorn launch vibecoding with built-in safety for blockchain apps
April 10, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The collaboration could democratize dApp development, enhancing security and accessibility, potentially accelerating blockchain technology adoption.

Can AI Bots Be Used for Stock Trading? 7 AI Stock Auto-Trading Apps to Get Started Quickly
April 10, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The stock market in 2026 remains exceptionally volatile and unpredictable — and that’s exactly why investors are turning to AI automation at record rates.

Why A Bitcoin Price Breakdown To $50,000 Could Be Important For Long-Term Bullishness
April 10, 2026 | newsbtc.com
A crypto analyst has shared two interesting scenarios she believes that the Bitcoin price could follow, depending on the direction of its next moves.

Xandeum Opens Airdrop 2 Claims With Instant $XAND Access and No Vesting
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Xandeum has opened claims for Airdrop 2, allowing eligible participants to receive their $XAND tokens with immediate access and no vesting restrictions.

Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2026: Asia’s Largest Fintech and Web3.0 event Set for July!
April 10, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Hong Kong will host WikiEXPO HK 2026 on July 23–24 at the Hopewell Hotel.

Binance offers UAE staff temporary relocation as Middle East conflict disrupts region
April 10, 2026 | coindesk.com
The crypto exchange said its operations in the United Arab Emirates remain unchanged and that many employees have chosen to…

TAO Plummets 25% as Bittensor Co-Founder Accused of Using Token Sales to Coerce Compliance
April 10, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bittensor’s native token, TAO, plunged 25% in six hours, dropping from $337 to $253.

Tahiti Set to Become the Web3 Capital of the Pacific
April 10, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
From May 22 to 24, 2026, the second edition of the Polynesian Islands Crypto Summit (PICS²) will transform Tahiti into the epicenter of Web3 innovation in the Pacific.

Bitcoin Surges Past $72,000 as U.S. Inflation Misses Wall Street Forecasts
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
U.S. headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March rose 3.3% year-over-year, falling below the median Wall Street forecast of 3.4%.

Bitcoin gains after core CPI rose a less-than-forecast 0.2% in March.
April 10, 2026 | coindesk.com
Headline inflation rose 0.9% last month, driven by the sharp rise in energy costs due to the Iran war.

Value Calculator Puts XRP At $1,632, But Pundit Says You Shouldn’t Be Looking At Price
April 10, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
An XRP enthusiast on X recently shared a screenshot of a valuation calculator outputting a price of $1,632 per token, using a set of assumptions about global transaction volumes…

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Warns US Starting Debt Crisis and Credit Cycle Downturn
April 10, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
The chief executive of the biggest US bank is sounding the alarm on the serious risks of America’s mounting debt.

How Blockchain Is Transforming Banking: Efficiency and Security
April 10, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Discover how blockchain is reshaping banking with atomic settlement, tokenization, and permissioned networks, plus the real challenges decision-makers must navigate in 2026.

Japan advances bills to classify crypto as 'financial products,' lower tax rates
April 10, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Japan’s cabinet has approved a bill to amend the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to classify crypto as “financial products” to protect investors.

570K ETH unstaked – Is Ethereum’s 2.2% dip just a bear trap?
April 10, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Will bulls step in here and defend the level, or does positioning get forced into a deeper flush?

BASIS Successfully Completes Private Testing as Base58 Labs Prepares for Full-Scale Staking Market Rollout
April 10, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
LONDON, United Kingdom, 10th April 2026,…

Google Had Pages. AI Has One Answer. Is It You?
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
For two decades, the path to discovery in fintech was predictable: run ads, rank on Google, capture clicks, and convert traffic. The funnel was messy, but it was visible.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Add Combined $443 Million in Strong Inflow Day
April 10, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Crypto ETFs staged a strong rebound, with bitcoin and ether both returning to solid inflows. XRP slipped modestly, while Solana activity remained absent.

Bitget rolls out SpaceX-linked pre-IPO proxy with Republic
April 10, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitget’s IPO Prime will debut with preSPAX, a Republic-issued token tied to SpaceX’s post-IPO performance rather than direct ownership of the company’s shares.

World Liberty Financial Drains Its Own Pool, But Calls It “By Design”
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
WLFI dismissed liquidation fears as FUD and revealed $65.58M in buybacks, but on-chain data shows borrowing hit $75M with over $40M sent to Coinbase Prime.

CLARITY Act faces White House blitz as Treasury and SEC flood Senate with coordinated pressure this week
April 10, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The Trump administration and the broader crypto industry have initiated an unprecedented, multi-agency pressure campaign aimed at forcing the Senate to pass the Digital Asset…

‘It’s time to pass the Clarity Act’: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong backs Bessent’s crypto bill push
April 10, 2026 | theblock.co
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong backed passing the Clarity Act after the firm previously withheld support for earlier versions of the bill.

March CPI Is Forecast at 3.7% as the Iran War Hits Consumers: Morgan Stanley and Strategy Are Buying Bitcoin Anyway
April 10, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The March CPI report drops today at 8:30 AM Eastern Time (ET) and the number markets are bracing for is 3.7% year-over-year, up from 2.4% in February.

Pundit Says XRP Won’t Reach $10,000 The Way You Think, Here’s How It Will Happen
April 10, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Over the years, there have been talks of the XRP price eventually reaching the 5-figure mark, putting it above $10,000.

Institutions' bitcoin positioning lacks conviction; CPI, Iran talks might help
April 10, 2026 | coindesk.com
Institutions are betting on the bitcoin price hitting $80,000 through call options, but they are also buying downside protection.

World Liberty signals phased WLFI unlock vote after early holder backlash
April 10, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
World Liberty said its WLFI unlock proposal will go through community input before a formal vote, outlining a phased vesting plan rather than a full token release.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis April 10: Nears First Big Breakout Test – Is This the Moment?
April 10, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Bitcoin’s sojourn inside a 9-week long bear flag may be coming to an end.

TEAMZ Summit 2026 Recap: Global Web3 Meets Japan at a Historic Tokyo Venue
April 10, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
This article was written by Bitcoin.com News on behalf of TEAMZ Summit 2026. This is sponsored content produced by the Bitcoin.com News editorial team.

TD Cowen cuts Strategy price target to $350, initiates coverage of Sharplink, Strive, Nakamoto and Smarter Web with buy ratings
April 10, 2026 | theblock.co
TD Cowen cut its Strategy price target to $350 on lower bitcoin assumptions while assigning buy ratings to four digital asset treasury firms.

Russians won’t be allowed to trade crypto for cash under new proposals
April 10, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Cryptocurrency exchange in Russia will be carried out only through non-cash transactions, according to a high-ranking executive of its monetary authority.

Is XRP Safer Than Bitcoin? This Analyst Explains The Real Quantum Risk For Holders
April 10, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Experts say XRP’s design leaves a smaller share of its supply exposed to a potential quantum attack than Bitcoin. An Armor Against Quantum Attacks?

Japan’s Cabinet approves bill to regulate crypto as financial products
April 10, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Japan's regulatory shift could enhance crypto market stability, attract investment, and position the nation as a competitive financial hub.

Ethena jumps 11.35% – As THIS turns positive, will ENA see a stronger breakout?
April 10, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
ENA jumps 11.35% as outflows ease sell pressure, but resistance near $0.10 limits continuation.

Trump Memecoin Event Fine Print Says He May Not Show Up — Senators Want Answers
April 10, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The terms and conditions buried in the Official Trump memecoin website say the president “may not be able to attend” a luncheon planned for April 25 — and that the…

Aethir halts bridge exploit, promises compensation after $90K loss
April 10, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Aethir said it halted a bridge exploit on its Ethereum-linked contracts, limiting losses to under $90,000 after PeckShield estimated $400,000 in damages.

Bitget Offers Retail Synthetic SpaceX Exposure, but Risks Lurk in the Details
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitget launches IPO Prime with preSPAX, a synthetic token tracking SpaceX upside powered by Republic.

StarkWare researcher proposes ‘quantum-safe’ Bitcoin transactions without a soft fork
April 10, 2026 | theblock.co
It may face limited adoption due to higher costs and a complex user experience, with the proposal described as a “last-resort…

Covenant AI exits Bittensor over ‘decentralization theatre,’ TAO drops 18%
April 10, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Covenant AI said it was leaving Bittensor due to its overreaching control on subnets and their large-scale TAO token sales, but Bittensor’s founder denied all allegations.

Bitcoin holds steady as inflation data looms, bittensor drama unfolds
April 10, 2026 | coindesk.com
Traders face a pivotal Friday as narrowing volatility on bitcoin's chart hints at a massive price move while bittensor faces a high-profile developer exit.

How Trump-linked WLFI set up a lending model where lenders pay the price of failure
April 10, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Money market Dolomite users are at risk of bad debt because the WLFI token is used as collateral under the WLFI Markets initiative.

HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial gain first Hong Kong stablecoin issuer licenses
April 10, 2026 | theblock.co
Anchorpoint Financial is a joint venture between Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecommunications.

Bitcoin Braces For Quantum Shock — Inside Two Radical New Rescue Plans
April 10, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Multiple devs and founders have been talking publicly about concrete post‑quantum paths for Bitcoin. Two different proposals have caught the crypto world’s attention.

Binance Reportedly Offers UAE Staff 4 Asian City Relocations as Iran Strikes Persist
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Binance offers 1,000+ UAE employees four Asian relocation options as Iranian strikes disrupt Dubai operations and crypto industry.

Hyperliquid: Can a $2.3 mln whale buy drive HYPE to $50?
April 10, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
A whale deposited $5 million on Hyperliquid and purchased 59.2k HYPE worth $2.3 million.

Bitcoin ETF Hype Hits Ceiling, Sharp Drop Risk Emerges: Analyst
April 10, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Gold has quietly outrun Bitcoin by a wide margin — and one Wall Street analyst says that gap tells the real story of where markets are headed.

Bitget debuts IPO Prime market with SpaceX pre-IPO exposure token
April 10, 2026 | theblock.co
Bitget has launched IPO Prime, a subscription-based market for pre-IPO tokenized allocations, with SpaceX's preSPAX as its first offering.

Does “buy the rumor, sell the fact” still work in crypto? Outset Data Pulse report suggests it does
April 10, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
A long-run media study by Outset Data Pulse suggests “buy the rumor, sell the fact” still shows up in crypto—though not as a reliable rule.

The fake website that led to an arrest: Inside the CoinDCX impersonation case
April 10, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
A spoofed CoinDCX site sparked a 7.16 million rupee fraud case, triggering arrests before a court ruled the exchange was…

7 Steps to Build a Personal Brand as a Crypto Founder in 2026
April 10, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
7 practical steps for crypto founders to build a personal brand that supports fundraising, investor trust, and AI discoverability in 2026.

Bittensor’s TAO plunges as key subnet exits project
April 10, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
]Bittensor's TAO crashed by up to 27%, following the decision of Covenant AI to leave the project.

Hong Kong grants first stablecoin licenses to Anchorpoint and HSBC
April 10, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Hong Kong has issued its first stablecoin licenses, approving Anchorpoint Financial and HSBC’s Hong Kong banking arm under the HKMA’s new regime.

US CPI Inflation Set to Jump in March, Putting an End to Gradual Two-Year Decline
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish the March Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Friday.

Cardano Whales Return To The Table As Historical Data Says A Price Rally Could Be Coming
April 10, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Cardano has been one of the worst-hit altcoins in the crypto market, barely getting a rally in the last run and dropping fast once momentum shifted.

VALR and Onafriq Pioneer Direct Local Currency Funding for African Crypto Users
April 10, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
VALR has integrated with Onafriq to allow users across the continent to fund their wallets using mobile money.

HSBC and Standard Chartered-led group land Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licenses
April 10, 2026 | coindesk.com
The approvals by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the territory's central bank, mark the first batch under the Stablecoins Ordinance, which took effect in August 2025.

Goldman Sachs Sees Golden Opportunity in One Sector After Valuations Dropped Sharply: Report
April 10, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Banking giant Goldman Sachs is now bullish on a sector that has recently underperformed the broader market.

Bitcoin’s rally is still just a bear market bounce unless it reclaims this key level
April 10, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Bitcoin (BTC) moved from roughly $67,000 to $72,000 in the days surrounding the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire announcement, a 7.5% rebound that reduced volatility and lifted sentiment…

XRP adjacent Flare proposes protocol-level MEV capture and 40% inflation cut
April 10, 2026 | coindesk.com
The proposal would move block building away from individual validators, create a revenue entity called FIRE to buy and burn FLR, and reduce annual token inflation to 3%.

World Liberty Financial says, ‘We are nowhere near liquidation’ – But fears remain
April 10, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
WLFI said that it will float a proposal to begin 'phased' token unlocks for early investors.

Bitcoin price prediction 2026-2032: Will BTC hit $150k soon?
April 10, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Can Bitcoin hit $150,000 in post-halving rally?

XRP Price Frozen for a Month? A 130 Million Whale Move May Finally Crack It
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
XRP price today sits near $1.34, barely changed over 30 days, down just 2.5%. Yet a shift in who holds XRP (XRP) supply suggests the freeze may not last much longer.

David Bailey’s bitcoin holder Nakamoto is trying to stay on Nasdaq with a reverse stock split
April 10, 2026 | coindesk.com
The stock has plunged roughly 99% from its May 2025 peak as pressure builds on the bitcoin treasury firm.

Japan moves to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products
April 10, 2026 | coindesk.com
The new rules ban insider trading, require issuers to publish annual disclosures, and impose stricter penalties: up to 10 years in prison and 10 million yen in fines for…

Why Smaller Crypto Companies Are Struggling Under MICA
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
MiCA introduced a unified European crypto market framework with one license valid across 27 countries.

Japan’s cabinet approves bill to classify crypto assets as financial products: Nikkei
April 10, 2026 | theblock.co
If passed during the current parliamentary session, the legislation would take effect as early as fiscal 2027, Nikkei reported.

Zoomex Launches $150,000 BTC Airdrop Campaign, Giving Users a Chance to Earn Their First Bitcoin
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
As Bitcoin market activity continues to gain momentum and trading opportunities expand, global crypto derivatives exchange Zoomex has officially launched its “April BTC…

TRM Labs: While Risks Remain, Compliance Advances in Latam
April 10, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
In a new report, TRM Labs stated that while illicit finance threats remain in Latam, including cartel-linked OTC brokers, Venezuelan sanctioned flows, and Chinese laundering…

Bitcoin Price Builds Its First Breakout Setup of April, but One Metric Dropped Over 50%
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitcoin price today trades near $71,800, up roughly 2.9% over the past month. A bullish pattern on Bitcoin’s (BTC) daily chart now points to an 11% breakout target.

Treasury turns to crypto in cyber defense amid rising hacks
April 10, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The U.S.

Midnight Is Live and Puts Programmable Privacy On-chain
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Midnight is now live, marking the public arrival of a blockchain designed for real-world financial activity, much of which cannot operate comfortably on fully transparent ledgers.

Covenant AI accuses Bittensor of ‘centralized control with decentralized branding’ amid exit
April 10, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Covenant AI’s exit introduces questions around network sustainability, signaling deeper downside risks for TAO.

XRP Eyes $17 After Massive Breakout—Is A 1,100% Surge Next?
April 10, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Some XRP watchers are not waiting for a dip below $1. They are looking the other way — toward $17.

Crypto CEX Activity Cools: Volume Down 48% From Bitcoin ATH
April 10, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
On-chain data shows crypto trading volume on centralized exchanges has fallen to $4.3 trillion, a decline of nearly 50% from the October Bitcoin peak.

$2.2 Billion in Crypto Options Expire Today as a Hidden Ethereum Signal Resurfaces
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Over $2.2 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today as ETH derivatives flash a rare bullish signal on Binance not seen since 2023.

Japan Greenlights Bill to Regulate Crypto as Financial Instruments
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The Japanese government has approved an amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) that classifies crypto assets as financial products.

Powell and Bessent unite against risks from Anthropic’s AI models
April 10, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Supposed rivals Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pulled the heads of the biggest U.S.

TON Loses 24% of Its Market Cap, Yet Its Biggest Holders Are Buying More
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Toncoin's 100 largest wallets added 189,730 TON over three months of losses as Catchain 2.0 goes live on mainnet.

Stablecoins: Moving from trading pairs to payments and treasury rails
April 10, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
For years, stablecoins were seen as the backbone for traders, useful but pretty much largely invisible. A way to move in and out of volatile assets without touching fiat.

Dogecoin – Analyzing the effect of profit-taking on DOGE’s latest rally attempts
April 10, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The 90-day mean coin age has been falling since January.

Australia’s Own Impact Analysis Undercuts Landmark Gambling Ad Crackdown as New Zealand Delays Similar Action
April 10, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Australia’s own impact assessment projects its landmark gambling advertising restrictions will reduce national wagering expenditure by AUD 62.7 million per year, or roughly…

Securitize taps former SEC markets head amid $3B RWA boom
April 10, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Securitize names former SEC official Brett Redfearn as President and Board member.

Insurance Giant Handing $20,925,000 To Customers, Settling Accusations of Selling Misleading Coverage
April 10, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
One of the largest insurance companies in the US has agreed to pay millions of dollars to compensate its customers after allegedly selling them worthless insurance coverage.

Tron Inc. boosts TRX holdings to 690M, but will more whales and institutions follow?
April 10, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Institutional accumulation and whale activity continue to be key.

Solana Price At Risk As Key Pattern Emerges – Is $52 The Next Stop?
April 10, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Amid the recent market recovery, Solana (SOL) has jumped roughly 10% from last week’s lows, reclaiming the $82 level and retesting a major resistance.

SEC Chair Presses Congress On Crypto Market Structure, Wants Bill To Reach President’s Desk
April 10, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul S.

What Crypto Whales Are Buying and Selling Ahead Of The April US CPI Print
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The March Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, a measure of the cost of goods and services, lands today with a hot print expected amid Iran war-driven energy costs.

3 Key Signals Paint a Bullish Picture for US Stocks
April 10, 2026 | beincrypto.com
US stock markets are staging a recovery from the March selloff, with three key signals aligning to signal renewed confidence.