Here’s what happened in crypto today April 9, 2026, 5:46 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.
Ex-SEC, Coinbase staffer becomes Securitize president April 9, 2026, 5:32 pm
Newly appointed company president Brett Redfearn briefly worked as Coinbase’s head of capital markets and served for more than three years at the SEC.
Bitcoin rally extends toward $73K despite concerning US economic data April 9, 2026, 5:21 pm
Bitcoin continues to show strength even as US recession risks rise and the fragile ceasefire with Iran begins to show cracks.
US Treasury expands cybersecurity threat intel to crypto industry April 9, 2026, 5:19 pm
The Treasury Department said the move reflects increases in frequency and sophistication of actions targeting digital asset platforms.
Circle stock sinks 10% amid analyst downgrade, Drift Protocol probe April 9, 2026, 5:06 pm
The stablecoin issuer faces pressure after a stock downgrade and Drift Protocol exploit fallout, raising concerns over USDC exposure, crypto regulation and market risk.
ETH valuation metric hits level not seen since 2022: Is rally to $2.5K next? April 9, 2026, 3:59 pm
A rare signal from an ETH price indicator suggests Ether is undervalued, while demand in spot and futures markets hints at a rally to $2,500.
US lawmakers ask if Trump dangling memecoin event attendance: Report April 9, 2026, 3:56 pm
With a potential scheduling conflict, several senators want to know if the president plans to attend a luncheon for memecoin holders in Florida or just seeking to generate fees.
CoreWeave’s $8.5B loan shows how AI is replacing crypto mining finance April 9, 2026, 3:42 pm
CoreWeave’s financing highlights Wall Street’s shift away from volatile, hardware-backed crypto lending toward cash-flow-driven AI infrastructure, according to TheEnergyMag.
Pyth Network looks to disrupt data hegemony with new marketplace April 9, 2026, 3:32 pm
With market pricing data currently monopolized by a few players, Pyth seeks to democratize access with a pay-on-demand model beginning with seven big-name providers.
Old Bitcoin whales sold $271M in BTC: Is the crypto rally at stake? April 9, 2026, 2:41 pm
Bitcoin whales sold $270 million in BTC on Sunday, but the steady absorption of supply by traders should help bulls maintain their hold on the market momentum.