US Blockades Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz: Oil Prices Spike Higher

In recent developments, the United States Navy began enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET, targeting…

Arizona Temporarily Stands Down on Kalshi Prosecution as Federal Ruling Block…

In recent developments, a federal judge’s emergency order has blocked Arizona from proceeding with what would have been the first criminal arraignment of a prediction market operator in U.S. history,…

Strategy buys 13,927 Bitcoin for $1B, holdings near 800,000 BTC

In recent developments, michael Saylor’s Strategy acquired 13,927 Bitcoin for $1 billion last week, funding the purchase through STRC share sales, lifting the company’s holdings to 780,897 BTC. Looking closer,…

Bernstein says Bitcoin market already priced in quantum risk

In recent developments, bernstein says Bitcoin’s selloff already reflects quantum risk and that developers still have time to agree on a post-quantum upgrade path. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

ECB backs tokenized EU capital markets with strict guardrails

In recent developments, the European Central Bank said tokenization could improve EU capital markets, but only with central bank money, interoperable infrastructure and resilient regulation. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Crypto ETPs see $1.1B inflows, strongest gains since January

In recent developments, crypto ETPs recorded $1.1 billion in inflows last week, led by Bitcoin and US spot ETFs, as easing US inflation data and geopolitical tensions supported demand. Looking…

Justin Sun presses WLFI to identify wallets behind freeze powers

In recent developments, sun urged the Trump-linked WLFi platform to disclose who controls the multi-sig and smart contract behind the platform, days after its governance token hit a new low.…

South Korea says API crypto trading now makes up 30% of market: Report

In recent developments, south Korea’s FSS said API trading now makes up 30% of crypto turnover and warned it will crack down on abusive automated trading patterns, local media reported…

Nigel Farage-backed Stack BTC adds $2.7M in Bitcoin to treasury

In recent developments, nigel Farage-backed Stack BTC bought $2.7 million of Bitcoin, deepening the Reform UK leader’s crypto ties as the UK moves to curb crypto donations. Looking closer, market…

StarkWare cuts staff in push toward revenue-generating products

In recent developments, starkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson said the company will split into two units as it adopts a faster and leaner “startup mode.” Looking closer, market participants highlight key…