Morgan Stanley Officially Launches MSBT at 0.14% Fee, Undercutting Blackrock IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Competition Intensifies
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-08 13:20
Morgan Stanley has officially launched its bitcoin exchange-traded product, marking a decisive step into digital assets and deeper institutional integ...
Morgan Stanley has officially launched its bitcoin exchange-traded product, marking a decisive step into digital assets and deeper institutional integration of crypto within traditional financial markets. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley has officially launched MSBT, confirming its entry into bitcoin ETF markets. MSBT sets a 0.14% fee, undercutting Blackrock’s IBIT and intensifying issuer competition. Coinbase and […]
Onchain Data Flags Suspicious Bets on Polymarket and Hyperliquid Ahead of Trump’s Iran Deal
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-08 12:40
Trump struck a two-week ceasefire with Iran on April 7, 2026, and within hours, blockchain analysts were asking who knew first. Key Takeaways: Trump’s...
Trump struck a two-week ceasefire with Iran on April 7, 2026, and within hours, blockchain analysts were asking who knew first. Key Takeaways: Trump’s April 7 ceasefire with Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices below $100 and triggering a bitcoin rally. Polymarket wallets with near-zero history turned as little as $10k into […]
ZEC Outperforms Bitcoin With 25% Surge Following Ceasefire
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-08 11:20
Zcash surged 25% to nearly $335 following the announcement of a ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The rally pushed ZEC’s weekly gains to 3...
Zcash surged 25% to nearly $335 following the announcement of a ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The rally pushed ZEC’s weekly gains to 33%, significantly outperforming bitcoin and bringing its market capitalization to $5.4 billion, nearing its competitor monero. Key Takeaways: Zcash jumped 25% to nearly $335 on April 8, 2026, following an […]
Op-Ed by Corbin Fraser, CEO of Bitcoin.com: The Bitcoin President Is Making Our Case for Us
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-08 11:20
In 2024, Donald Trump did something no major party presidential candidate had done before: he courted the Bitcoin and crypto community directly, spoke...
In 2024, Donald Trump did something no major party presidential candidate had done before: he courted the Bitcoin and crypto community directly, spoke at Bitcoin Nashville, and positioned himself as the industry’s champion. Millions of us who believe in financial sovereignty, decentralization, and the separation of money and state saw an opportunity. Many voted accordingly. […]
NYT Claims Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Is British Cryptographer Adam Back
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-08 10:20
A New York Times investigation spent a year building a circumstantial case that British cryptographer Adam Back, 55, is Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator...
A New York Times investigation spent a year building a circumstantial case that British cryptographer Adam Back, 55, is Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto, but the evidence stops well short of proof. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto remains unidentified after a New York Times investigation targeting Adam Back on April 8, 2026. Stylometric analysis […]
Asian and European Equities Surge as Oil Prices Plunge 13%
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-08 10:00
Asian and European equities saw a massive risk-on surge on Wednesday following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Key Takeaways:...
Asian and European equities saw a massive risk-on surge on Wednesday following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Key Takeaways: Pakistan brokered a April 8 U.S.-Iran ceasefire, pausing the conflict after Israel hit Iranian rail infrastructure. Global markets surged as Brent crude fell 13% to $94.50 and South Korea’s Kospi index jumped 7%. […]
MEXC Brand Upgrade: Infinite Opportunities With 0 Fees
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-08 09:40
This paid press release was provided by MEXC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements mad...
This paid press release was provided by MEXC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 8, 2026 – MEXC, the world leader in 0-fee digital asset trading, today announced a comprehensive brand upgrade to mark its 8th anniversary. […]
Web3 Security Provider Certik Opens AI Auditing Tool Access to Global Developers
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-08 08:40
Web3 security firm Certik transitioned its proprietary artificial intelligence auditor from an internal tool to a public-facing solution. Key Takeaway...
Web3 security firm Certik transitioned its proprietary artificial intelligence auditor from an internal tool to a public-facing solution. Key Takeaways: Certik launched its AI Auditor, a tool which has achieved an 88.6% hit rate in tests against 35 security incidents. Ronghui Gu says the tool shifts the Web3 industry toward high-signal, always-on defense for 2026 […]
MEXC Appoints Vugar Usi as CEO to Drive Global ‘Infinite Opportunities’ Vision
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-08 08:01
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This paid press release was provided by MEXC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 8th, 2026 — MEXC, the world leader in 0-fee digital asset trading, has announced the appointment of Vugar Usi as Chief Executive Officer. […]
Japan Has 12 Million Crypto Users and a Blueprint for Web3 Gaming
BitcoinBitcoin.com News2026-04-08 07:40
Japan took a measured approach to Web3 gaming during the 2021 and 2022 hype cycle, prioritizing sustainable development over speculative play-to-earn ...
Japan took a measured approach to Web3 gaming during the 2021 and 2022 hype cycle, prioritizing sustainable development over speculative play-to-earn models. Key Takeaways Japan’s FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, giving Web3 gaming projects regulatory clarity that rivals lack. Square Enix, Sega, Bandai Namco, and Konami are all […]