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U.S. stocks posted modest gains Monday as investors tracked ceasefire talks in the Middle East and waited on President Donald Trump’s Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Key Takeaways: The S&P 500 gained 0.4% Monday but remains 4% below pre-conflict levels as Iran tensions persist. Trump’s Tuesday deadline for Iran to…Read More

Broadridge Financial Solutions is bringing proxy voting onchain, and Galaxy Digital is the first public company to use it. Key Takeaways: Galaxy will use Broadridge’s onchain governance platform for its May 2026 annual shareholder vote, the first for a U.S. public company. Broadridge, which already processes $8 trillion in tokenized assets monthly, extended its Proxyvote…Read More

Despite mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, bitcoin reclaimed the $70,000 mark on Monday, supported by Strategy’s latest acquisition of 4,871 bitcoins. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $70,355 on April 6, keeping market cap near $1.4T despite Iran rejecting U.S. ceasefire. Michael Saylor’s company Strategy bought 4,871 BTC worth $329.9M, reinforcing institutional demand. Bitfinex warns…Read More

Polymarket announced on Monday that it is replacing bridged USDC.e with a new 1:1 USDC-backed collateral token called Polymarket USD, paired with a rebuilt order book and upgraded smart contracts under CTF Exchange V2. Key Takeaways: Polymarket launched Polymarket USD on April 6, 2026, replacing bridged USDC.e as collateral across all prediction markets. The CTF…Read More

This interview was sponsored by XDC Network and produced by Bitcoin.com News in partnership with XDC Network. Australia’s 2.5 million medium-sized businesses generate a major part of the country’s GDP. Yet most still use fashioned payment systems. XDC Network, a global blockchain network, wants to change that. They are working with AUDDapt, a grant program.…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Briefly Tops $70,000 as Donald Trump’s Iran Signals Rattle Markets Bitcoin price pushed back toward the top of its recent range after a burst of geopolitical headlines tied to Donald Trump and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. The Bitcoin price touched $70,271 before easing to about $69,300, extending a move…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Buys $330 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Near 767K BTC Strategy (MSTR) added to its bitcoin position in early April, acquiring 4,871 BTC for about $329.9 million, reinforcing its balance-sheet-focused accumulation strategy despite sizable unrealized losses. This post Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Buys $330 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Near 767K…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Charles Schwab Teases Direct Bitcoin Trading With New ‘Schwab Crypto’ Account Charles Schwab is expanding deeper into digital assets, announcing plans for a forthcoming product that will allow clients to buy and sell bitcoin directly. This post Charles Schwab Teases Direct Bitcoin Trading With New ‘Schwab Crypto’ Account first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Jack Dorsey Reveals Bitcoin Faucet Revival with “Bitcoin Day” Announcement Jack Dorsey teased a potential revival of the Bitcoin faucet tied to “Bitcoin Day,” echoing Gavin Andresen’s 2010 giveaway model. This post Jack Dorsey Reveals Bitcoin Faucet Revival with “Bitcoin Day” Announcement first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Cathie Wood Calls Bitcoin’s 50% Crash a “Victory” as Market Tests New Floor Cathie Wood is urging investors to stay focused on Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory, arguing that its roughly 50% pullback signals market maturation. This post Cathie Wood Calls Bitcoin’s 50% Crash a “Victory” as Market Tests New Floor first appeared on Bitcoin…Read More