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Metaplanet repays 2B yen bonds early, CEO comments on BTC ‘down days’

Metaplanet, a Japanese hotel manager turned Bitcoin treasury company, has fully repaid 2 billion yen ($13.5 million) worth of bonds ahead of schedule as it seeks to shore up its financial position.Metaplanet conducted an early redemption of its 9th…

Hodlers on edge: Trump’s tariffs shake Bitcoin, but some are buying the dip

Bitcoin holders are facing renewed pressure following US President Donald Trump's trade tariff announcement, which sent shockwaves through global financial markets, including cryptocurrencies.However, with Bitcoin (BTC) hodlers now under pressure…

Wager Casino Announces Presale of $WAGER Token Featuring AI-Curated Betting

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, April 7th, 2025– Wager, a platform combining sports betting, casino games, and advanced technology, is excited to announce the launch of its highly…

Was Bitcoin price drop to $75K the bottom? — Data suggests BTC to stocks decoupling will continue

Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $75,000 on April 6, pressured by traditional markets as S&P 500 futures hit their lowest levels since January 2024. The initial panic also caused WTI oil futures to drop below $60 for the first time in four years…

Bitcoin price retakes $80K as US stocks avoid 'Black Monday' meltdown

Bitcoin (BTC) sought a relief rally into the April 7 Wall Street open as US stocks rebounded from a 4%+ loss.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin joins US stocks in relief rallyData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and…

Ethereum Price Looks Set To Crash To $1,000-$1,500, But Can It Fill The CME Gaps Upwards To $3,933

Ethereum is facing renewed downward selling pressure, with the entire crypto market entering a fresh downtrend in the past 24 hours. This renewed selling pressure has seen the Ethereum price lose a strong support level at $1,800, causing it to fall…

Over 90% of WazirX creditors support post-hack restructuring plan

More than 90% of the voting creditors of the Indian crypto exchange WazirX voted in favor of the platform’s post-hack restructuring plan.According to an April 7 announcement, 93.1% of voting creditors who hold 94.6% of the value voted in…

Michael Saylor’s Strategy halts Bitcoin buys despite dip below $87K

Michael Saylor’s firm Strategy, the world’s largest publicly listed corporate holder of Bitcoin, did not add to its BTC holdings last week as the cryptocurrency’s price dropped below $87,000.In a filing with the US Securities and…

US federal agencies to report crypto holdings to Treasury by April 7

US federal agencies are expected to disclose their cryptocurrency holdings to the Department of the Treasury by April 7, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump earlier this year.Citing an unidentified White House official…

Mantra unveils $108M fund to back real-world asset tokenization, DeFi

The Mantra blockchain network has launched a $108,888,888 ecosystem fund aimed at accelerating the growth of startups focused on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and decentralized finance (DeFi), amid rising demand for stable, asset-backed…

Crypto ETPs shed $240M last week amid US trade tariffs — CoinShares

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw renewed outflows last week, with $240 million in investor capital pulled, according to an April 7 report from digital asset manager CoinShares.The outflows reversed two consecutive weeks of inflows…

Ethereum Capitulation May Be Nearing End – Will A Fed Pivot Spark A Recovery?

Ethereum has extended its downtrend, setting fresh lows around $1,400 — a level not seen since early 2023. The continuation of selling pressure has shaken market sentiment, with many investors fearing that the worst is still ahead. Ethereum, down…

Hong Kong introduces crypto staking rules, reaffirms Web3 commitment

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has introduced new guidelines for crypto exchanges offering staking services.In an April 7 announcement, the SFC announced new guidelines for crypto exchanges offering staking services and…

Whale makes $14M Ether emergency deposit to avoid $340M liquidation

An unidentified cryptocurrency whale injected millions of dollars in emergency capital to avoid a potential liquidation of more than $300 million in Ether as markets slumped amid renewed macroeconomic pressure.The whale is reportedly close to…