Mainstream Crypto News and Updates

Crypto expert proclaims pioneer altcoin Ethereum (ETH) will 3x – 4x.  This surge is expected to occur by the next 6 months. This falls in line with the many bullish expectations for ETH to hit new ATHs this year. The price of the pioneer crypto asset Bitcoin (BTC) just experienced a surg

Bitcoin (BTC) surged to $72,700 during Tuesday’s New York trading session as oil fell below $100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump confirmed a two-week ceasefire with Iran.  Key takeaways: Bitcoin bounced 7% to $72,700 on Tuesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

Bitcoin (BTC) is copying the end of its 2022 bear market “nearly perfectly,” according to a new BTC price analysis. Key points: Bitcoin stochastic RSI values are “nearly perfectly” repeating the end of its last bear market, new analysis claims. Both recent local bottoms and the

SOL Strategies Inc. has acquired Darklake Labs for $1.2M to enhance zero-knowledge privacy on the Solana network, strengthening its position in decentralized finance and securing on-chain transactions. The move integrates Darklake's expertise, aiming to bolster financial security and advance product development.

This article compiles cryptocurrency news for April 8, 2026, focusing on the latest updates on Bitcoin, Ethereum upgrades, Dogecoin price action, real-time cryptocurrency prices, and price predictions. Today’s major events in the Web3 space include: 1、SEC report disclosure: In the crypto case “under the Gary Gensler era,” it “didn’t benefit investors”; 2、Trump cancels “Doomsday,” Bitcoin surges to $72k, and global markets rebound across the board; 3、FBI report: Losses from cryptocurrency scams reach $11.4 billion, with older people becoming the largest group of victims.

Gate News message. On April 8, on-chain monitoring shows that whale users started 3x BTC short positions after “locking in 10 big targets,” with a position value of $1.76M.

Rakuten Wallet Japan announced that it will list Shiba Inu (SHIB) spot trading on April 15, 2026, allowing users to buy and sell SHIB with Japanese yen, signaling further recognition in the Japanese market. At the same time, other digital assets will also be launched, which is expected to attract more investors and expand use cases. This move helps strengthen SHIB’s regulatory standing in Japan and drive its development in Asia’s digital asset market.

SBI Ripple Asia announced that its token issuance platform based on the XRP Ledger has officially launched, marking an important application of blockchain in compliant financial services. The platform enables businesses to manage tokens directly on-chain and complies with regulatory requirements, improving payment and loyalty mechanisms. In the future, SBI will also optimize cross-border payments between Japan and Korea, driving XRPL’s adoption in the real economy.

The White House Council of Economic Advisers released a report stating that prohibiting crypto companies from offering stablecoin yield will have a negligible impact on community banks, with traditional loan growth of only 0.02%. The report said the ban deprives consumers of competitive returns and reflects tensions between the crypto industry and banking. The conclusion differs significantly from the risks warned by the Community Bankers Association, and could have potential effects on the market and investors.

Fueled by a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, the price of Ethereum rose by about 9% on Wednesday, reaching a new high in several weeks. At the same time, stablecoin supply hit a historical high, suggesting increased activity across the Ethereum ecosystem. Analysts believe this provides solid support for Ethereum, and investors should watch macro events and changes in technical indicators.

A trader made about $5 million in a short period before the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement by rapidly profiting through simultaneously building leveraged positions in both the oil market and the crypto market. This operation highlights the high-risk, high-reward nature of leveraged trading, reflects how geopolitics can impact markets, and reminds investors to maintain strong risk-management awareness.

Key points: Bitcoin rose above the $70,000 level on Monday, but analysts remain skeptical, expecting a drop below the $60,000 support. Several major altcoins have bounced off their supports, indicating demand at lower levels. Buyers pushed Bitcoin (BTC) above the $70,000 level, but

The Democratic Party of Korea plans to regulate tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins in the soon-to-be enacted “Framework Act on Digital Assets.” The proposal would require issuers to deposit assets with a trustee-managed trust institution, and classify stablecoins as a means of payment, subject to oversight by foreign exchange regulators. The bill bans earnings from idle stablecoins and calls for the development of interoperable technical standards, aiming to improve market transparency and safety. This marks an important step forward for South Korea’s digital asset regulation.

Bernstein analysts say that quantum computing poses a potential threat to Bitcoin, but it is not a terminal crisis—it is part of a broader technological upgrade. Technology companies plan to transition to post-quantum cryptography before 2029, while Bitcoin and Ethereum are already rolling out the corresponding upgrades to ensure long-term security. While risks do exist, they need to be managed with sensible planning and not exaggerated.

Pi Network is testing its Launchpad functionality, introducing a “12-grid” token distribution system where users can obtain and verify tokens by subscribing to projects. Test results show the system is stable and supports future ecosystem development. Although it is still on the test network, it has already laid the groundwork for the project’s token distribution and smart contract applications. Overall, the project is moving toward a complete blockchain ecosystem.

Bitcoin reclaims prices above $70,000 at $72,000. Will the price of BTC go bullish and surge above $76,000 next? There is also a bearish possibility for BTC to drop to $60,000 next instead. The crypto community is pleased to see the price of Bitcoin (BTC), the pioneer crypto asset, recla