Trending News: Calling bitcoin the “best hedge against inflation,” Paul Tudor Jones raises alarms on stock valuations.As Bitcoin dips below $80,000 and momentum fades, crypto traders are shifting to a more cautious outlook.Bitcoin’s price surge is running out of steam as leading indicators tilt bearish.Bitcoin is being pressured by Fed policy doubts, oil fluctuations, and weakening AI momentum.Bitcoin dips beneath $77,000 while ether and solana slide, with oil rallying to a three-week high on escalating Hormuz tensions.With XRP down 3% below $1.40 on aggressive selling, what could happen next?No bottom yet for Bitcoin, says ‘Crypto Godfather,’ casting doubt on any all-time high in 2026.Crypto ETFs climbed to their strongest AUM level since February after Bitcoin funds secured $933 million in new inflows.Pudgy Penguins climbs during token unlock event, as analysts highlight possible exit liquidity risksWhile Bitcoin pushes higher, futures markets hint at weakness — but analysts say that view may be wrongFidelity Digital Assets notes that Bitcoin is playing a leading role in steadying the crypto market.Bitcoin is pushing higher on shallow volume, increasing the risk of disruption from macro factors.Bitcoin eases to $76,600 as geopolitical risks tied to Iran and oil strength curb the rally.MARA Holdings unveils a foundation dedicated to safeguarding bitcoin from quantum risks and improving overall network resilience.Crypto ETFs hit their highest AUM since February as Bitcoin funds pull in $933 millionBitcoin turns lower at $79,500 as rising oil prices pressure crypto marketsGlobal Interest Rates, Robinhood, Galaxy Earnings Set the Tone for Crypto WeekRally in Pudgy Penguins and BAYC hides weakening NFT market with falling volumes and usersBitcoin slips off 12-week high with Iran rally stalling at $79,400 resistanceBitcoin whales add to longs as funding rates hold at deeply negative levelsStudy: A mere 3% of participants underpin prediction market accuracyLitecoin counters DoS attack with 13-block reorganizationAnalyst flags $40K Bitcoin as a near-unprecedented statistical developmentBitcoin pulls back following reports Trump scrapped Iran talks trip with Witkoff, KushnerBitcoin is nearing its strongest month in a year as $5 billion in USDT growth helps fuel the recovery.Metaplanet nets $50 million to boost its Bitcoin acquisition strategy.SpaceX’s $75 billion public debut may redirect liquidity away from bitcoin and the broader digital asset market.Bitcoin fails to clear $77,500 as easing volatility sees traders scale back leverage.Morgan Stanley is aligning its strategy to become a primary reserve custodian for the stablecoin market.Strong $2 billion inflows into Bitcoin ETFs over eight days coincided with quiet selling from short-term holders.Bitcoin’s price surge is fading, pressured by Japanese inflation fears and geopolitical risks from the Iran war.Saylor calls an end to bitcoin’s winter, while others in the market voice conditional agreement.As Intel shares climb 22%, the U.S. government’s holding has generated a $26.5 billion windfall.Bitcoin and the $145 billion math: Why the quantum computing threat is viewed as limited, not fatalRipple’s XRP falls amid bitcoin profit-taking and postponed ETF approvalWeb3 gaming boom fizzles with 90%+ of projects failing as gamers never arrived: CaladanU.S. military’s Bitcoin node signals crypto’s role in strategic competition with ChinaBitcoin declines from near $80K as higher oil prices hit risk assetsPantera urges Satsuma to exit Bitcoin following a 99% collapse in DAT sharesBitcoin bull score rebounds out of bearish levels—yet a key warning remainsProfit-taking sends Bitcoin below $80K, with Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin also decliningWorld Liberty hits back at Justin Sun, citing alleged misconduct amid ongoing defamation disputeTesla reports no change in Bitcoin holdings, absorbs $173 million digital asset loss under Elon MuskCrypto rally gains traction as Bitcoin tops $79,000, driven by strength in Circle, Coinbase, and Strategy.Bitcoin defies Strategy’s STRC ex-dividend weakness, ending a six-month pattern of declines.Binance expands its platform with a prediction market offering for millions of users.Bhutan has reportedly divested 70% of its Bitcoin over the past 18 months and may have paused or ended BTC mining.Tom Lee: Ceasefire signals market bottom, setting the stage for a bitcoin rallyThe next leg for bitcoin depends on oil, and at this point, it could go either way.Bitcoin drops under $71,000 after Iran ceasefire shows cracks within 48 hours, weighing on ETH, SOL, XRP.Meta, CoreWeave lock in $21B agreement to power AI ambitions with NVIDIA’s next-gen chips.Bitcoin’s push toward $80,000 is now the market’s defining trade.Bearish bets unravel: $427M in Bitcoin, Ether and oil shorts liquidated on ceasefireBitcoin rallies beyond $72,000 as U.S. stock futures gain on easing U.S.–Iran tensionsBitcoin pushes past $70K on Iran truce, with caution creeping into the rally.Demand surged between $60,000 and $70,000, with roughly 850,000 BTC accumulated in that bandBeyond Bitcoin and looming quantum threats, Anthropic’s Mythos AI may carry profound implications for decentralized finance.Crypto whale cashes in $2M profit on successful oil shortsXRP and one country dominate as crypto inflows recover to $224 millionBitcoin sell-off speculation builds on emergence of known patternBitcoin retreats toward $68,000 as declining demand meets increased whale selling.Bitcoin moves out of sync with software stocks as Iran war and AI trends alter market structureBitcoin ETF demand reaches its highest point since FebruaryThe options market for bitcoin is discreetly pointing to a major potential drop.BTC gains on ceasefire headlines from Iran while Algorand pushes higherA move back to $75,000 is critical, or Bitcoin could slide toward $10,000, an analyst cautions.Circle reinforces Arc blockchain to withstand future quantum attacksArc blockchain gets quantum-resistant boost from CircleBitcoin rebounds to $69,000 as geopolitical tensions ease and short sellers get squeezedBitcoin pushes beyond $70,000 as more contrarian cues hint at a bottoming phase.Bitmine builds its ETH treasury to 4.8 million coins while advancing plans for an NYSE debut.Bitcoin’s market behavior has shifted to front-running the Fed, with ETFs fueling the change.Bitcoin trades steadily as market sentiment reaches its most negative levels since the Iran conflict began.After global shocks, Bitcoin generally outpaces gold and equities, Mercado Bitcoin analysis suggests.Former UK Chancellor highlights Bitcoin as a solution to deteriorating legacy systems.Five data-driven insights echo a common theme: the Bitcoin market is gradually eroding beneath the surface.Stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report shows 178,000 new positions in MarchConsolidation grips crypto as volatility drops and derivatives point to downside biasNaoris Protocol rolls out quantum-secure blockchain as ‘Q-Day’ concerns grow for Bitcoin and EthereumBitcoin heads into long weekend under pressure as ETF and CME inflows dry upMarket jitters hit crypto as oil climbs, driving traders toward short positions: Crypto Markets Today.The rise of bitcoin treasuries is cooling off, with institutional and sovereign holders trimming their exposure.Three critical metrics to watch as bitcoin reacts to Trump’s Iran rhetoric swings.Sub-$68K breakdown increases chances of bitcoin plunging below $60,000Markets rebound: Bitcoin cuts losses, stocks recover after Iran signals openness on shipping corridorIran war uncertainty and oil spike dampen crypto investor activity: GrayscaleThe ‘time pain’ trap: a genuine bottom for bitcoin could hinge on enduring additional months of quiet, range-bound price action.Tokenized crude turbulence leads to a $17 million loss, echoing bitcoin-style liquidations.Major cryptocurrencies weaken further as Trump threatens aggressive action on Iran.Quantum-resistant assets climb 50% as Google raises concerns about Bitcoin’s long-term security.XRP price hovers at $1.34 as reduced supply fails to spark a breakout.For the first time in three years, bitcoin is edging toward a historically attractive entry zone.Moody’s rates a historic crypto bond, marking bitcoin’s entry into public debt markets.What’s the outlook after bitcoin’s prolonged underperformance relative to equities?These developments may support Bitcoin’s rise as Trump aims to end the Iran war within three weeks.Bitcoin’s downturns are losing intensity, and Wall Street is starting to notice.B3 in Brazil is set to introduce bitcoin-linked event contracts aimed at ultra-wealthy clients.Crypto markets turn higher as oil dips on Trump’s comments, but derivatives data reflects cautious sentiment.As Bitcoin steadies, ETFs log their first monthly inflows since October.Bitcoin’s past record levels have lost their reverence as the market moves beyond its parabolic era.
Thu. Apr 30th, 2026
Trending News: Calling bitcoin the “best hedge against inflation,” Paul Tudor Jones raises alarms on stock valuations.As Bitcoin dips below $80,000 and momentum fades, crypto traders are shifting to a more cautious outlook.Bitcoin’s price surge is running out of steam as leading indicators tilt bearish.Bitcoin is being pressured by Fed policy doubts, oil fluctuations, and weakening AI momentum.Bitcoin dips beneath $77,000 while ether and solana slide, with oil rallying to a three-week high on escalating Hormuz tensions.With XRP down 3% below $1.40 on aggressive selling, what could happen next?No bottom yet for Bitcoin, says ‘Crypto Godfather,’ casting doubt on any all-time high in 2026.Crypto ETFs climbed to their strongest AUM level since February after Bitcoin funds secured $933 million in new inflows.Pudgy Penguins climbs during token unlock event, as analysts highlight possible exit liquidity risksWhile Bitcoin pushes higher, futures markets hint at weakness — but analysts say that view may be wrongFidelity Digital Assets notes that Bitcoin is playing a leading role in steadying the crypto market.Bitcoin is pushing higher on shallow volume, increasing the risk of disruption from macro factors.Bitcoin eases to $76,600 as geopolitical risks tied to Iran and oil strength curb the rally.MARA Holdings unveils a foundation dedicated to safeguarding bitcoin from quantum risks and improving overall network resilience.Crypto ETFs hit their highest AUM since February as Bitcoin funds pull in $933 millionBitcoin turns lower at $79,500 as rising oil prices pressure crypto marketsGlobal Interest Rates, Robinhood, Galaxy Earnings Set the Tone for Crypto WeekRally in Pudgy Penguins and BAYC hides weakening NFT market with falling volumes and usersBitcoin slips off 12-week high with Iran rally stalling at $79,400 resistanceBitcoin whales add to longs as funding rates hold at deeply negative levelsStudy: A mere 3% of participants underpin prediction market accuracyLitecoin counters DoS attack with 13-block reorganizationAnalyst flags $40K Bitcoin as a near-unprecedented statistical developmentBitcoin pulls back following reports Trump scrapped Iran talks trip with Witkoff, KushnerBitcoin is nearing its strongest month in a year as $5 billion in USDT growth helps fuel the recovery.Metaplanet nets $50 million to boost its Bitcoin acquisition strategy.SpaceX’s $75 billion public debut may redirect liquidity away from bitcoin and the broader digital asset market.Bitcoin fails to clear $77,500 as easing volatility sees traders scale back leverage.Morgan Stanley is aligning its strategy to become a primary reserve custodian for the stablecoin market.Strong $2 billion inflows into Bitcoin ETFs over eight days coincided with quiet selling from short-term holders.Bitcoin’s price surge is fading, pressured by Japanese inflation fears and geopolitical risks from the Iran war.Saylor calls an end to bitcoin’s winter, while others in the market voice conditional agreement.As Intel shares climb 22%, the U.S. government’s holding has generated a $26.5 billion windfall.Bitcoin and the $145 billion math: Why the quantum computing threat is viewed as limited, not fatalRipple’s XRP falls amid bitcoin profit-taking and postponed ETF approvalWeb3 gaming boom fizzles with 90%+ of projects failing as gamers never arrived: CaladanU.S. military’s Bitcoin node signals crypto’s role in strategic competition with ChinaBitcoin declines from near $80K as higher oil prices hit risk assetsPantera urges Satsuma to exit Bitcoin following a 99% collapse in DAT sharesBitcoin bull score rebounds out of bearish levels—yet a key warning remainsProfit-taking sends Bitcoin below $80K, with Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin also decliningWorld Liberty hits back at Justin Sun, citing alleged misconduct amid ongoing defamation disputeTesla reports no change in Bitcoin holdings, absorbs $173 million digital asset loss under Elon MuskCrypto rally gains traction as Bitcoin tops $79,000, driven by strength in Circle, Coinbase, and Strategy.Bitcoin defies Strategy’s STRC ex-dividend weakness, ending a six-month pattern of declines.Binance expands its platform with a prediction market offering for millions of users.Bhutan has reportedly divested 70% of its Bitcoin over the past 18 months and may have paused or ended BTC mining.Tom Lee: Ceasefire signals market bottom, setting the stage for a bitcoin rallyThe next leg for bitcoin depends on oil, and at this point, it could go either way.Bitcoin drops under $71,000 after Iran ceasefire shows cracks within 48 hours, weighing on ETH, SOL, XRP.Meta, CoreWeave lock in $21B agreement to power AI ambitions with NVIDIA’s next-gen chips.Bitcoin’s push toward $80,000 is now the market’s defining trade.Bearish bets unravel: $427M in Bitcoin, Ether and oil shorts liquidated on ceasefireBitcoin rallies beyond $72,000 as U.S. stock futures gain on easing U.S.–Iran tensionsBitcoin pushes past $70K on Iran truce, with caution creeping into the rally.Demand surged between $60,000 and $70,000, with roughly 850,000 BTC accumulated in that bandBeyond Bitcoin and looming quantum threats, Anthropic’s Mythos AI may carry profound implications for decentralized finance.Crypto whale cashes in $2M profit on successful oil shortsXRP and one country dominate as crypto inflows recover to $224 millionBitcoin sell-off speculation builds on emergence of known patternBitcoin retreats toward $68,000 as declining demand meets increased whale selling.Bitcoin moves out of sync with software stocks as Iran war and AI trends alter market structureBitcoin ETF demand reaches its highest point since FebruaryThe options market for bitcoin is discreetly pointing to a major potential drop.BTC gains on ceasefire headlines from Iran while Algorand pushes higherA move back to $75,000 is critical, or Bitcoin could slide toward $10,000, an analyst cautions.Circle reinforces Arc blockchain to withstand future quantum attacksArc blockchain gets quantum-resistant boost from CircleBitcoin rebounds to $69,000 as geopolitical tensions ease and short sellers get squeezedBitcoin pushes beyond $70,000 as more contrarian cues hint at a bottoming phase.Bitmine builds its ETH treasury to 4.8 million coins while advancing plans for an NYSE debut.Bitcoin’s market behavior has shifted to front-running the Fed, with ETFs fueling the change.Bitcoin trades steadily as market sentiment reaches its most negative levels since the Iran conflict began.After global shocks, Bitcoin generally outpaces gold and equities, Mercado Bitcoin analysis suggests.Former UK Chancellor highlights Bitcoin as a solution to deteriorating legacy systems.Five data-driven insights echo a common theme: the Bitcoin market is gradually eroding beneath the surface.Stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report shows 178,000 new positions in MarchConsolidation grips crypto as volatility drops and derivatives point to downside biasNaoris Protocol rolls out quantum-secure blockchain as ‘Q-Day’ concerns grow for Bitcoin and EthereumBitcoin heads into long weekend under pressure as ETF and CME inflows dry upMarket jitters hit crypto as oil climbs, driving traders toward short positions: Crypto Markets Today.The rise of bitcoin treasuries is cooling off, with institutional and sovereign holders trimming their exposure.Three critical metrics to watch as bitcoin reacts to Trump’s Iran rhetoric swings.Sub-$68K breakdown increases chances of bitcoin plunging below $60,000Markets rebound: Bitcoin cuts losses, stocks recover after Iran signals openness on shipping corridorIran war uncertainty and oil spike dampen crypto investor activity: GrayscaleThe ‘time pain’ trap: a genuine bottom for bitcoin could hinge on enduring additional months of quiet, range-bound price action.Tokenized crude turbulence leads to a $17 million loss, echoing bitcoin-style liquidations.Major cryptocurrencies weaken further as Trump threatens aggressive action on Iran.Quantum-resistant assets climb 50% as Google raises concerns about Bitcoin’s long-term security.XRP price hovers at $1.34 as reduced supply fails to spark a breakout.For the first time in three years, bitcoin is edging toward a historically attractive entry zone.Moody’s rates a historic crypto bond, marking bitcoin’s entry into public debt markets.What’s the outlook after bitcoin’s prolonged underperformance relative to equities?These developments may support Bitcoin’s rise as Trump aims to end the Iran war within three weeks.Bitcoin’s downturns are losing intensity, and Wall Street is starting to notice.B3 in Brazil is set to introduce bitcoin-linked event contracts aimed at ultra-wealthy clients.Crypto markets turn higher as oil dips on Trump’s comments, but derivatives data reflects cautious sentiment.As Bitcoin steadies, ETFs log their first monthly inflows since October.Bitcoin’s past record levels have lost their reverence as the market moves beyond its parabolic era.
Thu. Apr 30th, 2026

Japan’s SBI enables users to convert credit card points into Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP.

Japan’s SBI Group’s APLUS Introduces Cryptocurrency Redemption for Credit Card Points

In a notable first, SBI Group’s APLUS program in Japan now allows credit card users to convert their loyalty points into cryptocurrency, expanding its prize offerings beyond traditional cashbacks and partner rewards.

Cardholders enrolled in the APLUS Points program can opt to redeem their points for small amounts of bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), or XRP (XRP). For example, redeeming 2,100 points grants users over 2,000 Japanese yen worth of tokens—roughly $13 at current exchange rates. These tokens are managed by SBI’s exchange arm and deposited directly into the user’s VC Trade account.

Though the crypto amounts are modest, this move marks the first time APLUS has included digital assets in its rewards catalog. It provides a low-risk opportunity for SBI to familiarize users with cryptocurrency without encouraging speculative trading.

SBI, a long-time supporter of Ripple, made XRP the first token listed on its VC Trade platform at launch in 2018. This latest integration highlights a maturing compliance landscape in Japan’s tightly regulated crypto environment, offering everyday credit card users a seamless and regulated way to experience digital assets—without heavy marketing pressure.

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