
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
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
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
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
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