WTI Crude Futures Jump 2.7% After Trump Iran Threat, Bitcoin Taps $69K – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Trump threatened Iran on Truth Social April 5, warning of Tuesday strikes if the Strait of Hormuz blockade continued. WTI crude May 2026 futures climbed 2.7% to $114.59, while Nasdaq-100 futures dropped 0.65% to 24,061.75. Hyperliquid’s XYZ:CL perpetual contract hit $593M open interest as DeFi traders priced in geopolitical risk 24/7. Oil Futures…

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Bitcoin bottom or bull trap? Whales and bears disagree

Bitcoin is showing mixed signals as on-chain data points in two different directions.  Summary CryptoQuant said record Bitcoin inflows to accumulation addresses showed whales were quietly building positions daily. XWIN Research Japan said STH-SOPR near one showed short-term holders were selling at losses. Negative Coinbase Premium showed weak US demand, keeping Bitcoin bottom confirmation out…

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How Japan’s Crypto Travel Rule Amendment Gives FSA New Transaction Surveillance Powers – Regulation Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: On April 25, 2025, Japan FSA added 30 jurisdictions to its crypto travel rule network. Japan’s 58-market scope raises compliance demands for exchanges and stablecoin issuers. Next, FATF-style alignment could push Japanese VASPs toward stricter cross-border checks in 2025. Regulatory Clarity Developing In Japan Digital Assets Market Amid FSA Travel Rule Amendment In…

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