The ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran is accelerating Wall Street’s transition into tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) to allay the risk of geopolitical volatility. The crisis has solidified RWAs as essential “always-on” infrastructure for Wall Street, exposing the limitations of traditional financial markets that close during weekends. As of April 2026, financial institutions are
Bitcoin price surged to $78,000 on Wednesday, hitting a new monthly high as strong institutional buying and easing geopolitical tensions boosted investor sentiment. $BTC price is 2.5% at $78,029, outperforming a largely flat S&P 500. According to Walter Bloomberg, Large Bitcoin holders bought around 45,000 $BTC in the past week, with many of the purchases
$BTC trades at $77,942 on April 22, up 2%, after Trump extended the Iran ceasefire and equities rallied alongside crypto, with analysts now marking $75,000 as solid support and a clean break above $80,000 as the trigger for significant further upside. $BTC Daily Chart: Channel Break Holds And Three EMAs Now Below Price $BTC Daily
The crypto market never stays quiet for long, and the latest move from a major Wall Street player proves it again. Morgan Stanley just purchased 215 Bitcoin worth over $16 million, and this move signals more than a simple trade. It reflects growing conviction among institutions that Bitcoin remains a strong long-term asset despite short-term
Bitcoin pushed above $78,000, lifting the broader crypto market. The move came as risk sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. Stock index futures also gained. The cryptocurrency’s ascent ended the weeks of choppy trading between $65,000 and $75,000 that defined March and early April, finally giving momentum traders the
Bitcoin, the pioneer cryptocurrency, is up around 3% to $78,112.87 in the last 24 hours, outperforming the broader market’s 2.47% gain. The rise is mainly driven by easing global tensions following Trump’s ceasefire update and strong institutional buying. Let’s look at the key reasons why the Bitcoin price is up today. Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire
The global financial system continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Institutions now focus heavily on efficiency and connectivity. As a result, cross border payments have become a major priority for regulators and banks worldwide. This shift reflects growing demand for faster and more transparent financial transactions across countries. At the same time, global organizations
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano and Midnight projects, has mocked Bitcoin’s post-quantum security strategy. In a direct response, he claimed that Bitcoin is choosing the least expressive and interesting post-quantum signature scheme over something more adaptable and future-proof. Design philosophy is the main point of contention. SPHINCS quantum resistance SPHINCS+ is a hash-based stateless
UK fintech platform Stratiphy has launched a new offering that gives investors a practical tax-free route back into crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for UK investors after a series of regulatory shifts effectively shut investors out. In October 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority lifted its four-year ban on retail access to crypto ETNs tied to assets
Bitcoin is nearing a decisive moment as it tests two closely aligned on-chain resistance levels, following roughly 75 days of sideways consolidation since its Feb. 6 local bottom at $60,000 as bitcoin climbs above $78,000. The first metric is the True Market Mean, currently at $78,200. This metric, tracked by Checkonchain, reflects the average acquisition