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Iran’s Bitcoin hashrate falls 77% over the past quarter amid conflict
The 30-day simple moving average of the global network hashrate has also declined, though an analyst says the slump is due to Bitcoin prices hurting mining profitability rather than conflict.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 00:07:11Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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Crypto billionaire to prison: CZ’s autobiography revisits turbulent Binance era
Changpeng Zhao’s memoir recounts Binance’s rapid rise, regulatory scrutiny and prison sentence, offering a first-person account of crypto’s most turbulent era.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 00:00:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Bitcoin wallets absorb 4.37M BTC as network activity flips to 'bull phase’
The Bitcoin supply held in long-term investor wallets moved above 4 million BTC, while a network activity index flashed a “bull phase” signal.
Published Date: 2026-04-07 21:16:16Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Democrats question CFTC chair on insider trading in prediction markets
The seven House members may have affirmed the commission‘s authority over prediction markets, but asked questions about its inaction on insider trading.
Published Date: 2026-04-07 21:11:42Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows top $471M but BTC is pinned under $70K: Here’s why
Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $471 million, but stress on digital asset treasuries, selling from miners, and the war in Iran are keeping BTC stuck below $70,000.
Published Date: 2026-04-07 19:45:05Creator: Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman
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Americans lost $11B to crypto scams in 2025, says FBI
According to the bureau, a large number of minors aged 17 and younger were included in complaints related to crypto or crypto ATMs, resulting in more than $5 million in losses.
Published Date: 2026-04-07 19:44:32Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin holds $67K support as data exposes price to sentiment divergence
Wintermute analysts said Bitcoin’s price stability against the extreme bearish sentiment present in the market is a positive. Will BTC ever flip $70,000 back to support?
Published Date: 2026-04-07 17:49:12Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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US prosecutors reject Tornado Cash co-founder‘s argument for dismissal
Roman Storm, the co-founder of the crypto mixing service, still faces a possible retrial on two charges after a jury failed to reach a verdict in 2025.
Published Date: 2026-04-07 16:48:05Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Split Capital winds down as founder joins stablecoin startup Plasma
Split Capital founder Zaheer Ebtikar is closing his crypto hedge fund after strong returns to join Plasma as chief strategy officer, citing a major industry shift.
Published Date: 2026-04-07 14:50:26Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Polymarket bags 97% of onchain prediction market fees after pricing overhaul
Polymarket has become one of decentralized finance’s highest fee-generating protocols, pulling in about $7.1 million in fees in the first week of the second quarter.
Published Date: 2026-04-07 14:20:47Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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