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Bitcoin tops $72K after $280M liquidation targets bears: Will the ‘fragile truce’ hold?
Bitcoin and global markets rallied after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, but data show BTC bears have not closed most of their positions yet.
Published Date: 2026-04-09 00:16:43Creator: Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman
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US SEC taps new enforcement chief amid questions over predecessor's exit
David Woodcock steps into the role as US senators await answers to questions on the agency’s dropping lawsuits against Justin Sun and several crypto companies.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 20:52:02Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin has 3–5 years to prepare for quantum risk, says Bernstein
Bitcoin faces a future quantum threat, but Bernstein analysts say risks are concentrated in older wallets and exposed keys, and unlikely to cause existential disruption.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 19:27:47Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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US Treasury moves forward with GENIUS Act, focusing on illicit finance
The proposed rule would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs, and be able to “block, freeze, and reject” certain transactions.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 19:08:05Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Price predictions 4/8: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK
Bitcoin’s relief rally is facing selling pressure near $72,000, but technical charts suggest a bullish bias. Will altcoins follow in BTC’s footsteps?
Published Date: 2026-04-08 19:00:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay
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Bitcoin price chart targets $90K as traders ‘aggressively’ buy on Binance
Bitcoin gained momentum as data showed buyers are starting to dominate volumes on Binance, with a $90,000 BTC price target on their radar.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 17:43:14Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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Bitcoin demand returns, giving bulls fuel to turn $72K to support
Bitcoin buy-side activity in the spot and futures markets supports the current rally toward $72,000, while short-term holders eased up on selling, increasing the chances of bulls taking control of BTC's price direction.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 17:43:06Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Iran weighing crypto tolls for ships using Strait of Hormuz: Report
Empty tankers will reportedly be permitted to pass through the waterway under the US-Iran deal, but certain ships will need to pay a tariff of $1 per barrel of oil in Bitcoin.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 15:43:18Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin fades three-week highs as BTC price shrugs off Iran war ceasefire
Bitcoin bulls failed to stay above $72,000 for long as BTC price action already began to discount the impact of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 14:44:17Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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MEXC targets EU MiCA compliance as new CEO takes helm
MEXC appointed Vugar Usi as CEO and outlined plans to expand zero-fee trading and pursue MiCA licensing amid growing industry competition.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 14:26:53Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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