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Trump Claims Iran Has Proposed a Ceasefire, Iran Denies as False Statement
Donald Trump claimed via a post on Truth Social (01/04) that Iran's new leader has requested a ceasefire with the United States. Trump stated he would only consider the offer if the Strait of Hormuz is fully opened for international navigation. If that condition is ignored, Trump threatened to continue bombing Iran's infrastructure until it is completely destroyed.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately strongly denied the claim, calling it a baseless false statement. Iran emphasized that there has been no cea

Jaga Dominance in the DeFi Sector, Uniswap Foundation Prepares Rp2 Trillion Cash Reserves
Uniswap Foundation (UF) officially showcases their financial strength in the 2025 annual report with total assets reaching $135.7 million or approximately Rp2.1 trillion. This massive fund, consisting of cash, stablecoins, and 15.1 million UNI tokens, is prepared as ammunition to dominate the DeFi market until 2027. This move reaffirms Uniswap's position as the protocol with the largest cash reserves in the crypto ecosystem to date.
Throughout 2025, Uniswap has burned grant funds totaling $26 million or a

The 20% Ethereum Price Risk: Explaining Why Institutions Continue to Choose Bitcoin
Ethereum Price
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was briefly traded above $2,100 on April 1 with a head-and-shoulders pattern on the 12-hour chart, threatening an almost 20% breakdown to $1,570. This structural risk may be the reason why institutions prefer Bitcoin over ETH.
The (spot Bitcoin ETF) attracted inflows of $1.32 billion in March, while Ethereum ETF products continued a five-month outflow trend. Ethereum’s price has increased 7% over the past 30 days, compared to Bitcoin’s 2.7%. However, regulatory capital is flowing in th

Fitch Raises Commodity Price Assumptions, Analysts Highlight Opportunities in Gold and Copper
The international rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has raised its commodity and mining metal price assumptions for 2026. This revision is seen as reflecting fundamental market changes, not just short-term speculation.
Sutopo Widodo, President Commissioner of HFX International Futures, considers the rating agency’s move quite reasonable amid a strong combination of increasing global demand and supply disruption risks.
He stated that, on the demand side, the global electrification trend is a major driver f

Crypto Sector Contributes Rp 1.96 Trillion in Indonesia's Digital Tax Revenue
The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) of the Ministry of Finance has recorded total tax revenue from Indonesia's digital economy sector reaching Rp48.11 trillion as of February 28, 2026. This figure reflects consistent growth across various segments of the domestic digital economy.
The revenue comes from several main sources, namely Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Electronic System-Based Trade (PMSE) amounting to Rp37.40 trillion, fintech or peer-to-peer lending taxes amounting to Rp4.64 trillion, taxes collected through t

Why Is the Crypto Asset Market Down Today?
On April 1, the crypto asset market declined by 0.69%, losing $5.39 billion and bringing the total market capitalization down to $2.31 trillion, while energy costs due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis continue to influence market risk appetite.
Bitcoin fell 0.89% to $67,590, performing worse than the overall market while maintaining a dominance of 56.6%. Hyperliquid (HYPE), a top-20 layer-1 perpetual futures asset, dropped 3.3% that day and declined 10% over the past seven days, as bearish divergence threatens its bullish structure.
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First in the World, This US State Issues Bonds Backed by Bitcoin
The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority (New Hampshire Business Finance Authority) made financial history with the plan to issue the first Bitcoin-backed municipal bond. This innovation is one step closer to reality after Moody’s Investors Service assigned a Ba2 rating to the asset, which is technically two levels below the investment grade category (investment grade).
According to a report from Bloomberg, in this $( million scheme, interest and principal payments on the bonds will be sourced from the collateralized Bitcoin

Goals Achieved, Trump Predicts Iran War Will End in 3 Weeks
President Donald J. Trump stated that the U.S. military operation against Iran is expected to conclude within the next two to three weeks. According to Bloomberg, Trump emphasized that the primary objectives of the U.S. military have largely been accomplished and that responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz will eventually be transferred to other countries.
While Trump left open the possibility of a deal during this period, he stressed that a formal agreement with Tehran is not an absolute requirement for the U.S. to end its

Gold Prices Rise on Wednesday (1/4/2026) Morning, Three Consecutive Days of Gains
Gold prices increased on Wednesday (1/4/2026) morning trading. According to Bloomberg, at 06:45 WIB, the price of gold for June 2026 delivery on the Commodity Exchange was at US$ 4,716.40 per troy ounce, up 0.81% from the previous day’s US$ 4,678.60 per troy ounce.
Gold has risen for three consecutive days after Presiden AS Donald Trump announced he would end the war with Iran within two to three weeks.
Citing Bloomberg, Trump indicated that the US has achieved most of its military objectives and will leave it to

Bitcoin Is Not Dead, But Changing Hands, Analysts Say
Bitcoin remains trapped below $70,000 throughout most of the first quarter of 2026. The Bitcoin price does look weak on the surface, and many traders are becoming bearish on its short-term prospects. However, a new analysis from XWIN Research published in CryptoQuant Insights emphasizes that the real story is actually behind the price chart.
The Bitcoin market is not collapsing — but it is splitting into two very different camps.
Whales Selling, Corporates Buying
The Exchange Whale Ratio, which monitors large holder inflows to exchanges, ha

Here's Satoshi Nakamoto's response on how Bitcoin faces quantum computers
Discussion archives from the BitcoinTalk forum dated July 10, 2010, have resurfaced as a response to the (FUD) spread by Google regarding the threat of quantum computers to Bitcoin and the crypto industry. In the archive, Satoshi Nakamoto emphasized that Bitcoin's SHA-256 algorithm is very strong and can withstand several decades. He explained that if a major threat capable of breaking the code arises, the blockchain network has adaptive defense mechanisms to protect user funds.
Satoshi outlined technical strategies in c

Iran Threatens to Target 18 U.S. Companies Starting April 1, Citizens Urged to Stay Away
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Iran has issued a stern warning that it will target 18 U.S.-based technology and infrastructure companies starting April 1. This threat was released in response to planned assassinations of Iranian leaders. The list of targeted entities includes tech giants such as Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Google, Tesla, as well as defense company Boeing and financial institution J.P. Morgan.
In its official statement, the IRGC specifically advised employees to immediately leav

Bitmine Increases Staking by 167.578 ETH Worth $340 Million
The crypto investment company Bitmine, led by Tom Lee, has once again expanded its exposure to Ethereum through staking activities.
Bitmine reportedly added 167.578 ETH in staking, valued at approximately $340 million. With this addition, the total ETH staked by the company reaches 3,310,221 ETH, equivalent to about $6.72 billion.
This move strengthens Bitmine's position as one of the entities with the largest holdings and participation in staking on the Ethereum network. Staking itself plays a crucial role in maintaining the se