Digital Currency

CZ says SBF asked for billions 'like a Bologna sandwich' as FTX collapsed

CZ says SBF asked for billions ‘like a Bologna sandwich’ as FTX collapsed

by Oliver Knight on April 8, 2026 at 12:00 am

In his new memoir, Changpeng Zhao reveals he signed the FTX letter of intent as a formality and calls Caroline Ellison’s $22 floor price offer a “fatal mistake.”

Bitcoin vaults past $72,000 as U.S. stock futures surge on a two‑week U.S.–Iran ceasefire

Bitcoin vaults past $72,000 as U.S. stock futures surge on a two‑week U.S.–Iran ceasefire

by Omkar Godbole on April 7, 2026 at 11:53 pm

Risk assets rose late Tuesday as oil collapsed after Trump and Iran confirmed the two-week ceasefire.

Bitcoin rises past $69,000 as risk markets reverse big early losses on hope for Iran deal

Bitcoin rises past $69,000 as risk markets reverse big early losses on hope for Iran deal

by Helene Braun on April 7, 2026 at 8:18 pm

Iran’s government is reportedly reviewing Pakistan’s request for a two-week ceasefire positively, according to an Axios report.

Stablecoin issuers get closer to U.S. federal rules with FDIC's new proposal

Stablecoin issuers get closer to U.S. federal rules with FDIC’s new proposal

by Jesse Hamilton on April 7, 2026 at 6:21 pm

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. approved a proposed rule to govern the issuers, even as the Senate continues to debate GENIUS Act details.

Trump-linked World Liberty faces scrutiny over ties to sanctioned network: The Times

Trump-linked World Liberty faces scrutiny over ties to sanctioned network: The Times

by Olivier Acuna on April 7, 2026 at 6:02 pm

A deal with an Asia-based blockchain project followed recent links to individuals later sanctioned over alleged ties to a major fraud network