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ARK buys $13M in Robinhood as US Treasury taps platform for Trump Accounts
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest increased its Robinhood stake after the platform was selected to operate government-backed “Trump Accounts” for youth savings and investment.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 09:24:18Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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UBS partners with five banks for Swiss franc stablecoin sandbox
UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum and others launched a 2026 sandbox to test Swiss franc stablecoin use cases and blockchain payment rails in Switzerland.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 08:58:44Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum down? The performance tradeoff explained
Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum? It is likely to affect gas fees, validator load and network efficiency, prompting Ethereum to pursue a broader redesign strategy.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 08:49:39Creator: Cointelegraph by Dilip Kumar Patairya
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Ethereum stablecoin supply hits $180B all-time high: Token Terminal
Ethereum could see $850 billion in “new flows” by 2030 if the trend continues, according to Token Terminal.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 06:21:14Creator: Cointelegraph by Martin Young
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Three Polymarket traders made timely bets on US-Iran ceasefire
Lookonchain noted that the “yes” bets were placed at probabilities between 2.9% and 10.3%, with the three wallets placing their first bets within 26 hours of the announcement.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 06:18:34Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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Coinbase plans expansion to stock trading in Australia after securing license
The approval puts Coinbase under Australia’s financial rules as the country formalizes oversight of crypto platforms.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 06:13:30Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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Ethereum buyers are back, data shows, as bulls defend $2K support
Ethereum analysts said buyers were back in control, but holding the $2,000 support was key to reversing the market structure.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 05:49:12Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF set to launch on Wednesday
The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust will be the cheapest Bitcoin ETF on the market at an ultra-low 0.14% fee.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 04:42:37Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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FDIC moves to regulate stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act
FDIC’s proposed rules providing insurance for corporate deposits of stablecoin issuers will not extend to the stablecoin holders, as it would conflict with the GENIUS Act’s text, the FDIC said.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 01:25:57Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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Bitcoin reclaims $72K after US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
Iran's Supreme National Security Council on Wednesday accepted a two-week ceasefire in its war against the US, but emphasized this did not mean an end to the war.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 00:20:34Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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