Telegram founder Pavel Durov says Iranian government’s ban backfired
The Iranian government’s attempt to block the Telegram messaging application in the country has backfired, as users find ways to circumvent national firewalls and online controls, according to Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov. “Iran banned Telegram years ago,” Durov said on Friday; however, tens of millions of users in the country have managed to access the
Bitcoin tends to outperform gold and stocks after global shocks, Mercado Bitcoin finds
The study analyzed 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks and found that Bitcoin posted stronger returns than gold and the S&P 500 in each period. Apr 4, 2026, 6:56 p.m. Make preferred on Bitcoin BTC $66,804.10 tends to outperform traditional safe haven assets like gold in the two months following major global crises, according
Jimmy Song explains why Bitcoin needs a ‘conservative’ node client
The Bitcoin (BTC) network needs a “conservative” Bitcoin client node software implementation to preserve its monetary properties and strengthen network decentralization, according to Jimmy Song, co-founder of ProductionReady, a non-profit organization funding open source Bitcoin node software development and education. The organization has a “bias” against significant code changes, unless there is “overwhelming” community support
Ex-UK Chancellor backs bitcoin as alternative to failing systems
Ex-UK Chancellor backs bitcoin as alternative to failing systems Kwasi Kwarteng reflects on current UK market turmoil, fiscal “doom loop,” and his move into bitcoin with Stack BTC. Apr 4, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Make preferred on Kwasi Kwarteng, the UK’s former Chancellor of the Exchequer who served just weeks in September 2022, is re-emerging with
Digital asset treasuries must now earn their keep
For treasuries to do so and stay competitive, Kiernan unpacks three broad strategies that are emerging. Apr 4, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Make preferred on The era of buying bitcoin and calling it a treasury strategy is over. By early 2026, more than 200 publicly listed companies hold digital assets on their balance sheets, collectively managing
Traders are the big winners as 24/7 stocks will finally end the after-hours price ‘manipulation’
Traders are the big winners as 24/7 stocks will finally end the after-hours price ‘manipulation’ Round-the-clock markets promise freedom for investors and pressure for intermediaries who traditionally wielded immense power during off-hours Apr 4, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Make preferred on If the closing bell has long been a business model, then 24/7 trading is an
Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi, rejects event contract defense
A Nevada judge has reportedly extended a ban preventing Kalshi from offering event-based contracts in the state, ruling that the products constitute unlicensed gambling under state law. Judge Jason Woodbury said at a hearing in Carson City on Friday that he will grant a preliminary injunction requested by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, barring the
Solana’s quantum-threat readiness reveals harsh tradeoff: security vs speed
While Bitcoin developers scramble to find a solution and Ethereum prepares for ‘Q-day,’ Solana is trying to get ahead of that scenario. Apr 4, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Make preferred on Crypto has spent years obsessing over speed, fees and scalability. Now it may have to confront a more existential question: what happens when its core
Prediction markets are testing legal limits in strict Asian markets
Prediction markets are pushing into Asia’s largest economies, even as local gambling laws place strict limits on betting activities. Asia represents a combination of scale, active retail participation and limited local alternatives, making it too large to ignore despite regulatory risks. That’s a similar pattern seen in crypto, where technology moved faster than regulation and
Bitcoin shorts risk $2.5 billion liquidation at $72K: Are bears in danger?
Key takeaways: Bitcoin hitting $72,000 would liquidate $2.5 billion in shorts, potentially crushing bears who are overleveraged. Iran’s war and high oil prices currently pressure BTC, but a ceasefire or ETF inflows could spark a rapid recovery. $2.5 billion in shorts at risk if BTC hits $72,000 Bitcoin (BTC) has consistently failed to hit new