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China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus
Beijing has ordered Meta to cancel its $2 billion deal to acquire AI agent startup Manus, citing foreign investment regulations. Meanwhile, Meta announced new energy partnerships with Overview Energy and Noon Energy.
Scammers Demand Bitcoin From Shipping Companies for Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
Unknown individuals impersonating Iranian authorities are demanding Bitcoin or USDT payments from shipping firms for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz. At least one vessel may have already fallen victim to the scheme.
Bitcoin Holds $75,000 as US-Iran Tensions Flare Up Again
BTC remains near $75,000 despite the collapse of US-Iran negotiations. The crypto market shows growing resilience to geopolitical shocks while oil and equities react sharply.
Bitcoin Surges to $78,000 as Strait of Hormuz Reopens
Bitcoin rallied to $78,000 after Iran's foreign minister announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil crashed 10%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit all-time highs.
Bitwise: Iran Conflict Is Pushing Bitcoin Toward a Real Settlement Asset Role
Bitwise analysts argue that Bitcoin's 12% gain since the Iran conflict began is a direct consequence of geopolitical fragmentation, not an anomaly. The firm now views $1 million as a baseline price, not a ceiling.
Iran Conflict Threatens Asia's Semiconductor Production and Data Center Expansion
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has driven up energy prices, created helium shortages, and put semiconductor manufacturing in South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore at risk.
Bitcoin Slips Below $71,000 as Trump Announces Hormuz Strait Blockade After Iran Talks Collapse
The collapse of US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad and Trump's announcement of a Hormuz Strait shipping blockade sent Bitcoin down 1.4% to around $70,700, while oil futures surged 7%.
Macro Analyst Identifies $76,000 as Critical Bitcoin Level for Bullish Trend Confirmation
Macro analyst Jordi Visser says BTC needs to break above $76,000 and ETH above $2,400 to confirm a bullish reversal. Meanwhile, bitcoin dropped to $71,600 amid geopolitical tensions and whale short positions on altcoins.
NYT Journalist Names Possible Bitcoin Creator, Anthropic Withholds Powerful AI Model, Miners Flee to AI
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist pointed to Adam Back as the potential Satoshi Nakamoto, Anthropic refused to publicly release its Claude Mythos model due to security risks, and Bitcoin miners are rapidly pivoting to AI infrastructure.
Iran's Bitcoin Toll Scheme for Strait of Hormuz Deemed 'Virtually Unworkable' by Analysts
Experts say Iran's plan to collect cryptocurrency payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz is nearly impossible via legal channels, despite the country's $7.8 billion crypto infrastructure.
Iran to Demand Bitcoin Payments for Strait of Hormuz Transit — FT
Iran plans to charge shipping companies in cryptocurrency for passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period, according to the Financial Times. The tariff is set at $1 per barrel.
QCP Capital Questions Bitcoin Rally Sustainability Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
QCP Capital warns that Bitcoin's bounce above $71,000 following the US–Iran ceasefire may be short-lived as energy supply risks and inflation pressures persist.
Bitcoin Surges Past $71,000 as US-Iran Two-Week Ceasefire Sparks Risk Rally
Bitcoin jumped 4.3% to break above $71,000 on April 8 after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. The broader crypto market followed, but analysts warn the rally may not last.
Bitcoin Hits $70,000 as Iran Ceasefire Talks Boost Risk Appetite
Bitcoin surged 4% to test the $70,000 level on April 6 amid reports of ceasefire negotiations between the US, Israel, and Iran. The derivatives market, however, sends mixed signals.
Bloomberg Strategist Warns Bitcoin Could Crash to $10,000 If $75,000 Level Breaks
Bloomberg Intelligence senior strategist Mike McGlone warned that Bitcoin faces a potential crash to $10,000 if buyers fail to hold the $75,000 level. BTC currently trades near $68,900.
Bitcoin Whales Flip From Accumulation to Distribution as CryptoQuant Flags Structural Selling Pressure
Addresses holding 1K–10K BTC have shed 188,000 coins over the past year after accumulating 200,000 BTC in 2024. Geopolitical turmoil and Trump's Iran speech amplified market turbulence.
Bitcoin Posts Worst Q1 Performance Since 2018, Dropping 22.2%
Bitcoin closed Q1 2026 at $66,619, marking a 22.2% decline and the worst first-quarter performance in eight years. Geopolitical tensions, ETF outflows, and Fed caution drove the sell-off.
Prediction Markets Hit $20B Monthly Volume as Geopolitics Overtakes Crypto Bets
Monthly trading volume on prediction platforms has surged to a record $20 billion, with unique wallets tripling to 840,000. Geopolitical contracts now dominate over crypto-focused bets.
Bitcoin Hits $72,000 Ahead of $14.16B Deribit Options Expiry
BTC surged to $72,000 before a massive $14.16 billion options expiry on Deribit. The max pain level at $75,000 could act as a price magnet, while Ethereum trades sideways near $2,150.
Bitcoin Surges Past $70,000 as Trump Halts Strikes on Iran for Five Days
BTC jumped 3.4% to approximately $70,900 after President Trump announced a five-day pause in strikes on Iranian infrastructure. Crypto market liquidations exceeded $782 million in 24 hours.
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