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Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade as Iran nuclear talks collapse, Bitcoin extends losses
The blockade heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing global markets and impacting energy security and cryptocurrency values.
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Prediction Markets
Likely NO ↑Bitcoin above prices in april
Bitcoin miners sell off BTC holdings amid financial strain and rising costs
just now Likely YES ↑U.S. invasion of Iran4%
Trump escalates Iran tensions with Strait of Hormuz blockade
✓ 217m YES ▲1¢Trump's agreement to Iranian demands in april10%
US demands Iran halt uranium enrichment, share Hormuz benefits
20m Likely YES ↑Other countries conducting military action against Iran9%
Trump warns Iran of potential military action in new posts
23m Likely NO ↑Israel military action against Iran24%
Netanyahu shifts focus to Lebanon, cooling Iran escalation fears
25m Likely YES ↑Bitcoin price targets100%
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin breakeven ARR set for dividend coverage
26m YES ▲1¢Trump's agreement to Iranian demands in april10%
Iran signals progress in US talks, but uranium surrender doubts persist
✓ 229m Likely YES ↑U.S. invasion of Iran9%
US ships attempt Hormuz crossing amid Iran tensions
32m Likely NO ↑US-Iran ceasefire24%
Iran warns military vessels in Strait of Hormuz breach ceasefire
✓ 239m Likely NO ↑Trump's agreement to Iranian demands in april24%
Israel-Iran tensions rise as nuclear talks fail, military action likely by April 21
41m Likely NO ↑US-Iran ceasefire9%
US-Iran talks collapse, military escalation warning issued
44m Likely NO ↑US-Iran ceasefire100%
US-Iran ceasefire talks stall over $6B frozen funds dispute
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin exchange whale inflows fall below $3 billion as long term holders buy $49 billion
Solo Bitcoin miner wins $222K after beating 1 in 100,000 odds
Adam Back denies being Satoshi Nakamoto amid New York Times investigation
MARA Holdings moves $17 million in Bitcoin after massive selloff, job cuts
Strategy resumes Bitcoin purchase, adding $330M in BTC
Ethereum
Ethereum Foundation on track to hit 70,000 ETH staking goal after latest deposits: On-chain data
Tom Lee’s Bitmine approaches 80% of goal to hold 5% Ethereum supply
Ethereum Foundation stakes over 22,500 ETH in largest single deployment
Bitmine adds $138M ETH as Tom Lee calls crypto a wartime store of value
ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees doubles down on Ethereum with $49M investment: Onchain data
Market
US government deposits $177K in seized Bitcoin on Coinbase Prime
March CPI inflation rises to 3.3% as energy shock offsets core stability
Bitcoin flirts with $72K while a whale bets $80M it won’t last
Fartcoin plunges 28% as shorts rake in fat profits
Iran demands Bitcoin, crypto payments for Strait of Hormuz passage: FT
Prediction Markets
Bitcoin miners sell off BTC holdings amid financial strain and rising costs
▼ Bitcoin above prices in april
Trump escalates Iran tensions with Strait of Hormuz blockade
▼ U.S. invasion of Iran
US demands Iran halt uranium enrichment, share Hormuz benefits
▲ Trump's agreement to Iranian demands in april
Trump warns Iran of potential military action in new posts
▼ Other countries conducting military action against Iran
Netanyahu shifts focus to Lebanon, cooling Iran escalation fears
▼ Israel military action against Iran
AI
OpenAI adds $100 Pro subscription with higher Codex limits
ASI Alliance and Matterhorn launch vibecoding with built-in safety for blockchain apps
Tether launches QVAC SDK for local AI across phones and desktops
Intel and Google expand collaboration to integrate CPUs and IPUs at scale
Visa and Coinbase team with Nevermined on AI agent commerce
Tech
X to roll out auto-lock feature for first-time crypto mentions
Musk jokes lost Bitcoin could get a second chance thanks to future quantum computers
Google warns Bitcoin encryption could break with fewer quantum resources than expected
Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription with stealth story viewing and paid features for users
Trump taps Meta, Nvidia, and a16z leaders for new tech council
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Regulation
Circle clarifies USDC freeze policy after Drift exploit, urges passage of GENIUS and CLARITY Acts
Standard Chartered’s joint venture, HSBC Hong Kong first to secure HKMA stablecoin issuer licences
Japan’s Cabinet approves bill to regulate crypto as financial products
Bithumb seeks to recover 7 Bitcoin after massive distribution mistake
Canary files S-1 for PEPE ETF as memecoin funds expand beyond DOGE
Web3
AI firm leader robbed at knifepoint, says attackers sought crypto
Elliptic links Drift’s $286m exploit to North Korean Hackers
BONK.fun team account hacked and used to launch wallet drainer on site
YZi Labs commits $100 million to Hash Global’s BNB Holdings Fund
BOJ to conduct blockchain experiments for central bank reserve settlements
AI Agents
Morpho introduces Morpho Agents to bring AI agents into DeFi lending
CoinFello unveils open source OpenClaw skill with MetaMask for AI agent transactions
Court blocks Perplexity from using AI agents to shop on Amazon
MoonPay launches non-custodial infrastructure for autonomous AI agents
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI to advance personal AI agents
DeFi
Lido, Chainlink and LI.FI launch one-click cross-chain ETH staking
Circle took no action during Drift Protocol attack, says investigator
Drift Protocol exploiter doubles down on Ethereum after siphoning $285 million in assets
Coinbase teams with Chainlink to bring exchange data onchain for first time
Katana acquires IDEX to launch new perpetuals platform as DeFi derivatives gain momentum
Press Releases
BingX kicks off Global Capital Gala, spotlighting TradFi trading opportunities
Wirex and Utorg bring seamless crypto-to-card spending to 2M+ users worldwide
MEXC launches eighth anniversary futures team trading competition with 10 million USDT prize pool
MEXC brand upgrade: Infinite opportunities with 0 fees
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NFTs
Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT drops 99% from $1.3M to $12K
Gemini to close NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway as it sharpens focus on super app vision
Moonbirds to launch BIRB token in early Q1 2026
Magic Eden to expand $ME buybacks in 2026 using revenue from Swaps, Lucky Buy, and Packs
OpenSea CMO refutes rumors of a $150 million SEA token sale on Coinbase
Press Releases
BASIS successfully completes private testing as Base58 Labs prepares for full-scale staking market rollout
MEXC launches USD1 earn event, offering up to 12% APR on both fixed-term and holding rewards
Enhanced secures $1M in strategic pre-seed funding to bring structured yield to more assets onchain
XAUt0 launches on Conflux, bringing omnichain tokenized gold to Asia’s blockchain hub
PCP partners with Digital Asset and the Canton Foundation to enable custody-native credit on the network
Phemex TradFi crude oil trading surges 300% as ceasefire volatility sparks record demand
MEXC lists 135 new tokens in March, reports 39% jump in new token traders
MEXC expands Ondo Finance tokenized lineup with Eaton stock and iShares ETFs
LBank celebrates strategic partnership with Nobody Sausage, launches exclusive campaign
CoinW partners with Luka Modrić as global brand ambassador
Cango Inc. announces March 2026 operational update; strategically optimizing mining fleet and improving production economics
Alibaba Cloud International partner Cloudician joins Theta Network as strategic enterprise validator
Podcast Notes
Keith Rabois: Product managers are evolving into strategic CEOs, AI will transform career paths across industries, and mobile coding is reshaping tech work habits | Lenny’s Podcast
Nick Pell: Gambling should be legal but critically examined, the ethical dilemmas of online betting, and the historical context of sports gambling laws | Jordan Harbinger
Carles Reina: Customer success must evolve into a revenue-generating function, AI will reshape sales teams, and human interaction is critical for outbound effectiveness | 20VC
Jordi Visser: Bitcoin above $76,000 and Ethereum above $2,400 could signal market stability, AI demand prevents recession, and inflation may rise to levels not seen since the early 90s | The Pomp Podcast
Jonathan Heathcote: Big tech is shifting to physical infrastructure investments, foreign capital is reshaping US asset valuations, and labor’s share of output is declining | Odd Lots
Robert Pape: 75% chance of US-Iran conflict escalation, the complexities of targeting nuclear materials, and the resilience of Iran’s regime | The Diary of a CEO
Ryan Lovell: Tokenization is revolutionizing finance, Chainlink ensures reliable data for blockchain applications, and understanding financial systems drives blockchain interest | Capital Allocators
Max Junestrand: General AI models fall short for legal applications, tailored solutions are essential, and the legal sector’s AI adoption is reshaping competition | Uncapped with Jack Altman
Butch Wilmore: Effective leadership requires recognizing limitations, the complexity of space shuttle launches demands precision, and space suits cost millions due to advanced technology | Shawn Ryan Show
Beimnet Abebe: Verifying information in the AI era is increasingly challenging, inflation fears are driving bond market sell-offs, and the rise of private credit markets raises regulatory concerns | Galaxy Brains
Michelle: The Lindy effect predicts project longevity, monetizing content through paywalls can yield quick income, and exercise stabilizes mental health | Lenny’s Podcast
