Wednesday, April 8, 2026

ZEC Outperforms Bitcoin With 25% Surge Following Ceasefire

Zcash surged 25% to nearly $335 following the announcement of a ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The rally pushed ZEC’s weekly gains to 33%, significantly outperforming bitcoin and bringing its market capitalization to $5.4 billion, nearing its competitor monero. Key Takeaways: Zcash jumped 25% to nearly $335 on April 8, 2026, following an […]

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NYT Claims Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Is British Cryptographer Adam Back

NYT Claims Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Is British Cryptographer Adam BackA New York Times investigation spent a year building a circumstantial case that British cryptographer Adam Back, 55, is Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto, but the evidence stops well short of proof. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto remains unidentified after a New York Times investigation targeting Adam Back on April 8, 2026. Stylometric analysis […]

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MEXC Brand Upgrade: Infinite Opportunities With 0 Fees

This paid press release was provided by MEXC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 8, 2026 – MEXC, the world leader in 0-fee digital asset trading, today announced a comprehensive brand upgrade to mark its 8th anniversary. […]

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Japan’s Next Crypto Boom May Be Institutional

Japan’s Next Crypto Boom May Be InstitutionalJapan’s crypto market is shifting from retail frenzy to regulated finance. New stablecoin rules, tougher disclosure plans, and a formal review of crypto as an investment asset suggest the country is trying to build a market institutions can actually use. Key Takeaways Japan FSA’s 2025 stance reframes crypto as investment assets, shifting the market from […]

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Can Tokyo Build Asia’s Most Trusted Crypto Rails?

Can Tokyo Build Asia’s Most Trusted Crypto Rails?Tokyo has real momentum, but its institutional crypto case will not be built on speculation alone. Japan’s strongest edge is emerging in compliant financial rails and regulated infrastructure, though speed, product breadth, and global liquidity still lag rival hubs. Key Takeaways Japan FSA cited 12 million accounts and $31 billion assets in 2025, boosting Tokyo’s […]

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SEC Chair Atkins Says ‘Reg Crypto’ Proposal Covering Fundraising and Startup Exemptions Is One Step From Publication

SEC Chair Atkins Says 'Reg Crypto' Proposal Covering Fundraising and Startup Exemptions Is One Step From PublicationSEC Chairman Paul Atkins told attendees at a Nashville policy summit Monday that a sweeping crypto rulemaking proposal is sitting at the White House for final review before going out for public comment. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed on April 6, 2026, that “Reg Crypto” is at OIRA awaiting White House sign-off before […]

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Monday, April 6, 2026

Bitmine Reaches 4.803 Million ETH, Announces NYSE Uplisting

Bitmine Reaches 4.803 Million ETH, Announces NYSE UplistingBitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed total crypto, cash and equity holdings of $11.4 billion on Monday, anchored by 4.803 million ETH tokens as the company prepares to uplist to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Key Takeaways: Bitmine holds 4.803 million ETH worth $10.2 billion, making it the world’s largest ethereum treasury as of April 6, […]

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