Here’s what happened in crypto today April 8, 2026, 5:34 pm
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
US SEC taps new enforcement chief amid questions over predecessor's exit April 8, 2026, 4:52 pm
David Woodcock steps into the role as US senators await answers to questions on the agency’s dropping lawsuits against Justin Sun and several crypto companies.
Bitcoin has 3–5 years to prepare for quantum risk, says Bernstein April 8, 2026, 3:27 pm
Bitcoin faces a future quantum threat, but Bernstein analysts say risks are concentrated in older wallets and exposed keys, and unlikely to cause existential disruption.
US Treasury moves forward with GENIUS Act, focusing on illicit finance April 8, 2026, 3:08 pm
The proposed rule would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs, and be able to “block, freeze, and reject” certain transactions.
Price predictions 4/8: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK April 8, 2026, 3:00 pm
Bitcoin’s relief rally is facing selling pressure near $72,000, but technical charts suggest a bullish bias. Will altcoins follow in BTC’s footsteps?
Bitcoin price chart targets $90K as traders ‘aggressively’ buy on Binance April 8, 2026, 1:43 pm
Bitcoin gained momentum as data showed buyers are starting to dominate volumes on Binance, with a $90,000 BTC price target on their radar.
Bitcoin demand returns, giving bulls fuel to turn $72K to support April 8, 2026, 1:43 pm
Bitcoin buy-side activity in the spot and futures markets supports the current rally toward $72,000, while short-term holders eased up on selling, increasing the chances of bulls taking control of BTC's price direction.
Iran weighing crypto tolls for ships using Strait of Hormuz: Report April 8, 2026, 11:43 am
Empty tankers will reportedly be permitted to pass through the waterway under the US-Iran deal, but certain ships will need to pay a tariff of $1 per barrel of oil in Bitcoin.
Bitcoin fades three-week highs as BTC price shrugs off Iran war ceasefire April 8, 2026, 10:44 am
Bitcoin bulls failed to stay above $72,000 for long as BTC price action already began to discount the impact of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
MEXC targets EU MiCA compliance as new CEO takes helm April 8, 2026, 10:26 am
MEXC appointed Vugar Usi as CEO and outlined plans to expand zero-fee trading and pursue MiCA licensing amid growing industry competition.