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Apr 05 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Sentiment Hits Lowest in Weeks, But Could Signal a Bounce

Bitcoin’s chatter on social media has dipped to its lowest point since late February, with a sharp rise in negative comments across X, Reddit and other platforms. The shift shows a growing lack of confidence among users, according to data from Santiment, a crypto‑sentiment tracker. On the day

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Apr 04 2026CRYPTO

Big Banks, Card Companies and Crypto Startups All Chase Stablecoins

Stablecoins, digital money tied to the US dollar, moved a staggering $33 trillion last year. That volume is twenty times larger than what PayPal handled, showing how fast this new payment type is growing. At the Future Investment Initiative in Miami, industry leaders discussed why even the bigges

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Who Runs Crypto Policy at the Justice Department?

Todd Blanche just got a big promotion. He’s now in charge of the Department of Justice after his boss, Pam Bondi, was let go. Blanche used to be a top lawyer for Trump before this shift. People are talking about what his new job means for cryptocurrency. Blanche has a complicated history with crypt

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Apr 04 2026FINANCE

Crypto Bank Charter Sparks Fight Between Traditional Banks and Digital Firms

A recent decision by U. S. regulators has set off a clash between old-school banks and cryptocurrency companies. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency gave Coinbase the green light to launch a national trust bank, but not everyone is happy about it. Critics argue that digital firms shouldn’t

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Apr 03 2026CRYPTO

Big Banks and Crypto Firms Now Work Together. Here’s Why It Matters.

SoFi, best known for online loans and student refinancing, quietly launched a platform where big companies can handle both regular money and cryptocurrency in one place. Businesses can deposit cash, send payments, and settle trades anytime without jumping between a bank, a custody service, or a cryp

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Apr 03 2026FINANCE

Stablecoin rules: Banks and crypto firms clash over interest deals

This week, a quiet meeting between big banks and crypto companies could shape how Americans use digital money next year. A small team will review a new Senate proposal that tries to balance two very different worlds: traditional finance and the fast-moving crypto market. The debate isn’t about wheth

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Apr 02 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin Gets Its First Credit Deal: What It Means for Investors

Bitcoin has officially stepped into the world of traditional credit, thanks to a new bond issued in New Hampshire. The project, called Waverose Finance, uses the cryptocurrency as collateral for a $100 million bond that Moody’s rated with a provisional Ba2. The deal is wrapped in a taxable revenue‑b

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Apr 02 2026CRYPTO

A $80 Million Gamble on Bitcoin and Oil Prices

A single trader just made a bold $80 million bet that Bitcoin will fall while oil prices will rise. This trader used Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange, to take a huge short position on Bitcoin and a long position on Brent crude oil. The bet relies on a 7x leveraged contract, meaning small price

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Apr 01 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin Bonds: A New Twist in Public Finance

New Hampshire’s Business Finance Authority is about to launch a bond that stands out because it uses bitcoin as its safety net. The bonds will carry a provisional Ba2 rating from Moody’s, which is just below the investment‑grade line. The plan is to back each bond with a specific amount of bitcoin,

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Apr 01 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Market Hovers: Bitcoin Slows, Ethereum Holds Ground

Bitcoin is hovering near a low point but still shows weak trading volume, so traders think the market might keep consolidating for now. The asset’s weekly strength indicator has dipped into a zone that historically signals a price trough, yet no clear buying signal confirms a rebound. Ethereum ap

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