Global liquidity is set to deteriorate sharply, according to Russell Thompson, chief investment officer at crypto asset manager Hilbert Group (HILB), who said even a quick geopolitical resolution in Iran is unlikely to sustain a rally in risk assets without policy support. Liquidity conditions have stabilized in parts of the financial sector following the rollout
Bitcoin and other risk assets have become increasingly sensitive to statements from U.S. President Donald Trump, with markets often swinging upward or downward within minutes of his social media posts or policy announcements to the news media. This has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers, academics and market experts, as questions mount over whether those price movements
US President Donald Trump, in a statement regarding the extension of the ceasefire agreement with Iran, said that under the current circumstances, extending the agreement is “quite unlikely.” Speaking ahead of the ceasefire, which is set to end Wednesday evening Washington time, Trump stated that conflict could be inevitable if an agreement could not be
Gate has integrated Kasplex Layer 2 on Kaspa, opening a direct bridge for users to move $KAS onto an EVM‑compatible DeFi environment. Gate has officially integrated the Kasplex Layer 2 network, allowing users to move Kaspa’s native token $KAS between the Kaspa Layer 1 chain and Kasplex L2 directly through the exchange. According to Gate,
Bitcoin is approaching a decisive moment as price action tightens near a critical resistance zone. Recent movements show a steady recovery from the $60,000 region, yet conviction remains limited. Traders now watch whether this rebound can evolve into a broader trend reversal. The market continues to balance between lingering bearish pressure and emerging bullish strength.
Bitcoin reserves on Binance have dropped to about 619,000 $BTC, their lowest level since October 2025, according to CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain. The decline points to continued Bitcoin outflows from the exchange after reserves climbed sharply earlier this year. In February 2026, Binance’s Bitcoin reserves rose to nearly 670,000 $BTC, their highest level since 2024.
Japan Securities Clearing Corporation (JSCC), part of Japan Exchange Group (JPX), said Monday it will launch a proof of concept with Mizuho Financial Group, Nomura Holdings and Digital Asset to test the use of Japanese government bonds as digital collateral on the Canton Network. The project will examine whether Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) can be
Startale Group is expanding into Abu Dhabi after being selected for the Digital Assets cohort at Hub71, according to information shared with Finbold on Monday, April 20. The move will see Startale establish operations within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a financial center that has introduced a dedicated regulatory framework for digital assets and attracted
A public post by Iran’s parliamentary speaker and chief peace negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has drawn attention after he referenced “vibe trading digital oil” and hedging U.S. Treasuries during periods described as “Hormuz risk-off.” The statement, shared on social media, concluded with a Bloomberg Terminal command associated with Dated Brent crude pricing. Ghalibaf, who previously
Bitcoin price briefly fell below $74,000 on Monday as fading prospects of U.S. Iran peace talks and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz weighed on sentiment. According to reports, Iranian sources recently said that Iran will not show up for the peace negotiations with the U.S. that were set to be held in Islamabad