The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned former Canadian Olympic athlete Ryan Wedding, with the sanctions list covering multiple Crypto Assets addresses.

Has the logic for the next bull market changed? Clem Chambers warns: the crypto market will move on from the “coin-flipping era”

Clem Chambers指出 that in the future, the crypto market will no longer rely solely on token hype, but will shift toward real applications and long-term value creation. The market is moving toward tokenized assets and stablecoins, with attention on the ability of blockchain technology to deliver real-world implementation. Although speculation will still dominate in the short term, projects that truly have use value will become the core driving force for the future.

Why is the crypto market down today? Trump’s tough remarks sparked a wave of selling, and Bitcoin is approaching the key $65,000 support level

April 2, 2026, the total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market fell 2.6%. Bitcoin dropped to $66,250, Ethereum is nearing $2,000, and major assets generally pulled back. Due to Trump making tough remarks about the Iran situation, risk-off sentiment intensified in the market, and funds are taking a wait-and-see stance in the short term. High interest rates and geopolitical risk together are weighing on prices; going forward, attention will be on developments in the Middle East and changes in macro liquidity.

Bitcoin is moving sideways—quiet undercurrents are building beneath the surface! The expectation that “the war will end” has already been priced in, yet capital is slowly pulling back

Bitcoin’s price has been trading in a tight range around $68,000 ahead of an upcoming speech by Trump, and expectations that the conflict could ease have not translated into a more optimistic positioning of capital. Trading volume indicators show sellers are in control, and the market is in the “distribution phase.” Despite some buy-side attempts to enter, confidence is lacking, and near-term direction will be driven by geopolitical factors and capital flows.

Bitcoin trader sees 'new lows' as US dollar due highest level since mid-2025

Bitcoin (BTC) saw another $69,000 rejection on Thursday as risk-assets suffered over US-Iran war headlines. Key points: Bitcoin faces fresh downside pressure as stocks and gold fall on US President Donald Trump’s address to the nation. US dollar strength ramps up on the back of an

Metaplanet increased its BTC holdings by 5,075 units in Q1, bringing its total holdings to 40,177 units

Gate News message. On April 2, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said the company purchased 5,075 BTC in the first quarter of 2026 at an average price of about $79,898 per coin. Total investment was about $405.48 million, and the bitcoin return year-to-date is 2.8%. As of March 31, the company has cumulatively held 40,177 BTC, with a total cost of about $4.18 billion and an average cost of about $104,106.

Australia’s new crypto regulations are now in effect! Mandatory license oversight is on the way, and crypto exchanges face a life-or-death split

In 2026, Australia will pass new regulations for crypto assets, bringing digital asset platforms under financial oversight, requiring them to apply for financial services licenses and comply with ASIC supervision. This marks a transition toward standardized management in the crypto industry, improving investor protection, but it also increases operating costs for smaller platforms and could lead to changes in the competitive landscape of the market.