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Candidate for Fed Chair Revealed to Hold Dozens of Altcoins in Their Portfolio
Candidate for Federal Reserve Chair (The Fed), Kevin Warsh, disclosed ownership of investments in more than 20 crypto industry entities in his latest financial report (14/04). His portfolio includes various major altcoins and protocols such as Solana (SOL), Optimism (OP), dYdX, and the prediction platform Polymarket. This finding makes him one of the most digitally asset-savvy central bank leadership candidates in history.
Most of these investments are primarily indirect exposure through venture capital and illiquid

British Politician Nigel Farage Buys Bitcoin Worth Rp40 Billion
The leader of the Reform UK party in England, Nigel Farage, has reportedly made a public Bitcoin purchase worth approximately 2 million pounds or about $2.5 million (Rp40 billion). This accumulation action was carried out through StackBTC and is recorded as the first public Bitcoin investment made by a political figure in the UK.
​Farage's bold move reflects a significant shift in digital asset adoption within the global political circle on Tuesday (14/04). In addition to making a personal investment, Farage also expressed his rea

CEO CryptoQuant: Retail Opportunity to Accumulate BTC Below Institutional Prices Is Becoming Slimmer
CEO of CryptoQuant, Ki Young Ju, warns that the chance for retail investors to buy Bitcoin below the average institutional price is almost closed. Based on the Bitcoin ETF Cost Basis chart data on Wednesday (15/04), Bitcoin's current price is testing the $74,200 level, which is the average purchase price of spot ETF holders in the United States.
Ki Young Ju states that this level is a crucial zone because institutional giants tend to keep their portfolios from falling below their cost basis. If

Manage $3.5 Trillion Funds, Goldman Sachs Files ETF Bitcoin with the SEC
Goldman Sachs, a banking giant with $3.5 trillion in assets under management, has officially filed the Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF prospectus with the SEC (14/04). Unlike traditional ETFs, this product uses an options strategy to generate monthly cash income for investors. This move marks Goldman’s aggressive entry into the regulated Bitcoin derivatives sector to meet institutional clients’ demand.
ETF Bitcoin analyst at Bloomberg, Eric Balchunas, calls the product a "Boomer Candy" because it offers Bitcoin

US PPI Inflation Rises 4%, Bitcoin Price Jumps to $76,000
Data on US producer price inflation (PPI) for March officially increased to a level of 4%, recording the highest figure since Februari 2023. Although this figure is slightly below market expectations, inflationary pressure is still strongly felt, with Core PPI held back at 3.8%. This macroeconomic situation unexpectedly becomes a positive catalyst for the crypto market, where Bitcoin’s price jumps to $76,000.
​The sudden price surge triggers a wave of massive liquidations for traders taking short positions. According to on-chain data, t

Bitcoin Rebounds to US$74,500 — But Triple Divergence Signals the Rally Could End
Bitcoin
BTCUSD
is currently trading around US$74,500 after a sharp recovery from early April lows, but various technical signals across timeframes indicate this rally is starting to lose momentum in a resistance zone with historical significance.
This movement marks a recovery of more than 15% from the US$64,000 area touched in early April, reigniting hopes for a broader trend reversal. However, since prices are now squeezed between the upward channel top and a strong supply zone, bulls need to demonstrate co

XRP Reaches 44 Million Users in Japan, But Is This a Breakout Moment?
Rakuten Wallet will add XRP for spot trading on April 15, connecting this token to Japan's largest loyalty and payment ecosystem.
Rakuten Group's crypto division announced this listing along with four other assets, including Stellar
XLMUSD
, Dogecoin
DOGEUSD
, Shiba Inu
SHIBUSD
, and Toncoin (TON).
XRP Enters Rakuten's Consumer Ecosystem
Rakuten Wallet's announcement confirms that these five new tokens will support exchanges with Rakuten Points. This largest loyalty program in Japan has issued over 3 trillion points, valu

Why Are Crypto Asset Markets Rising Today?
The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies increased by US$115 billion in the last 24 hours, up 4.83% as Bitcoin
BTCUSD
surged nearly 6% and RaveDAO (RAVE) jumped more than 70%.
This massive rally occurred because hopes of easing US-Iran tensions triggered risk-on sentiment across the crypto markets. Meanwhile, a large short squeeze liquidated over US$236 million in short positions, according to Coinglass data.
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Bitcoin's 5.7% rally to US$75,000 triggered crypto asset liquidations totaling US$541 million, with short traders

AS and Iran Continue Negotiations in Islamabad This Week
Negotiation teams from Amerika Serikat and Iran are scheduled to resume talks in Islamabad soon.
According to Reuters reports, this meeting is a continuation of diplomatic efforts previously undertaken to ease tensions between the two countries.
The return of both sides to the negotiating table shows that the diplomatic track is still the main focus in resolving the ongoing conflict.
Islamabad was chosen as the negotiation venue, reflecting the role of a third country in facilitating dialogue between the parties in conflict.
The

U.S. Treasury Secretary Suggests The Fed Hold Interest Rates Amid Iran War
The United States Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, stated that the Federal Reserve should take a "wait and see" approach before deciding to cut interest rates.
This statement was made amid uncertainty caused by the Iran conflict, which is still considered too early to determine an aggressive monetary policy direction.
Bessent believes that the U.S. economic conditions were previously strong enough, so The Fed does not need to rush into easing measures.
He also emphasized that the current surge in inflation, mai

Bitmine Buys 71.524 ETH, Successfully Holds 4% of Global ETH Supply
BitMine, the world's largest ETH treasury company, has resumed weekly accumulation by purchasing an additional 71.524 ETH. This buying spree officially brings their total holdings to over 4% of the total ETH supply circulating in the global market, precisely at 4.04%.
According to an official report on Monday (13/04), BitMine now only needs an additional approximately 0.96% to meet the company's strategic target of controlling 5% of the total ETH supply worldwide. The total value of the company's crypto assets and strategic in

JPMorgan Claims That Cryptocurrency Is Now More Efficient Than Conventional Financial Systems
CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jamie Dimon, surprisingly praised the efficiency of digital asset technology compared to traditional financial systems. In an interview with Fox Business on Tuesday (14/04), Dimon acknowledged that innovations in the crypto ecosystem have provided a tangible competitive advantage in the global financial infrastructure.
"Cryptocurrencies are becoming faster and cheaper than traditional financial systems," Dimon said. He added that crypto technology continues to improve cost

## Ethereum Volatility Compression Signals Calm Before the Storm — Key Levels to Watch
Ethereum is quietly building pressure beneath the surface, trapped in a narrowing wedge structure that has held price movement for months. With volatility reaching historic lows according to the BBWP indicator, the market is signaling that a major move is already in the works—one that could confirm a strong recovery or accelerate a deeper decline.
In this analysis, we will review the daily and 4-hour charts to map out the important levels, patterns, and scenarios that ETH traders must watch right now.
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Trump Officially Begins Military Blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Conflict in the Timur Tengah enters a new chapter after President Donald Trump officially began a military blockade in Selat Hormuz on Monday (13/04) local time. Through a stern warning on Truth Social, Trump stated that any Iranian ship approaching the blockade zone will be immediately eliminated using rapid and brutal attack procedures commonly carried out by Amerika Serikat’s military against drug cartels at sea.
​This blockade is enforced impartially against all ships entering or leaving Iranian ports. Although AS’s military

Hong Kong Officially Approves Asia's First Spot Solana ETF from ChinaAMC
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has officially approved the launch of Asia's first spot Solana (SOL) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), issued by China Asset Management (ChinaAMC) Hong Kong. This ETF becomes the third approved spot crypto investment product in Hong Kong after Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the first in Asia focused on Solana.
This move reflects Hong Kong's increasingly open financial market towards digital innovation, with ChinaAMC leveraging the SFC regulatory framework to offer direct exposure to

Solana Treasury Stocks Reflect Meme Coin Decline, Analyst Warns of 50% More Drop
Solana treasury company
SOLUSD
has lost between 75% and 92% of their stock value since late 2025, due to a 34% decrease in the token's price since the beginning of the year, impacting concentrated crypto asset strategies.
Analyst Ted Pillows compares the price movements of these companies to meme coins on the Solana network, warning investors that this sell-off may not be over yet.
“Currently, they have already dropped 80%-90%, but could fall another 30%-50% before truly hitting bottom,” he said.
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Buying Again 13.927 BTC, Strategy Ownership Now Approaching 800,000 BTC
Strategy has resumed massive buying actions by acquiring 13.927 BTC worth approximately $1 billion. This latest purchase was made at an average price of $71.902 per bitcoin, which also records the company’s BTC Yield at 5.6% Year-to-Date (YTD) for 2026. This accumulation action aligns with Michael Saylor’s optimistic message on his official X account the day before, which only posted a short message: “Think ₿igger.”
​As of 12/4/2026, Strategy’s total reserves now reach 780,897 BTC. All of these holdings were acquired with