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Crypto.com announced that HighRollerROLR has signed a definitive agreement to enter the U.S. prediction markets space, tapping into what the exchange describes as a $1+ trillion opportunity. Details on deal structure and timeline remain sparse.

Bitcoin$62,481.47 is approaching $78K as capital flows turned positive for the first time since January and long-term holders resumed buying. With $300M in shorts positioned as resistance and MicroStrategy signaling larger purchases this week, traders are watching for a potential squeeze that could push BTC higher.

The US military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports as of April 13, with the Strait of Hormuz facing potential closure. Geopolitical escalation is driving oil price volatility and influencing crypto market sentiment, with traders watching Bitcoin$62,481.47's ability to hold structure amid macro uncertainty.

Crypto.com announced it will support the Dai$1.0008 (Dai$1.0008) to USDS$0.999879 token swap as part of MakerDAO's rebrand, with Dai$1.0008 trading ending April 10. The move reflects growing exchange support for the protocol's transition to a new governance and economic model.

Polymarket's Iran-related prediction markets have surged to multi-million dollar volume, with betting on potential Iranian military strikes against Cyprus, Turkey, Syria, and other countries. The markets reflect elevated geopolitical tensions and represent a significant portion of Polymarket's non-crypto trading activity.

Crypto.com's latest news snapshot highlights major institutional moves: Square now accepts Bitcoin$62,481.47 payments from U.S. merchants, Morgan Stanley proposes a record-low 0.14% Bitcoin$62,481.47 ETF fee, and the first Moody's-rated Bitcoin$62,481.47-backed bond receives a Ba2 rating. Ethereum$1,686.33 continues work on liquidity solutions.

A crypto analyst cited Google's research to highlight that 6.7 million BTC sit in addresses vulnerable to quantum computing attacks, reviving concerns about long-term Bitcoin$62,481.47 security that Google flagged in a recent whitepaper.

Bitcoin$62,481.47 has gained 3% since the Iran war began on February 28, outperforming equities (S&P -7.5%) and gold (-13%) even as the conflict wiped $12 trillion from global markets and sent oil surging 50%. The divergence highlights crypto's evolving role as a hedge during geopolitical stress, though macro headwinds still loom.

Prediction markets are bracing for June's Fed decision, with four new Polymarket venues attracting $3.9M in combined volume today. Traders are hedging bets across no-rate-change, 25bp cut, 50bp+ cut, and 25bp hike scenarios, signaling deep uncertainty about the central bank's next move as geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns weigh on macro outlook.

Crypto analyst @cryptomanran warned Monday that Bitcoin$62,481.47 faces sub-$50K risk as spot ETF flows turned negative for the first time since the Ukraine war began, while a 3-day death cross mirrors 2022's bear market setup. The analyst flagged Bitcoin$62,481.47's decoupling from its traditional market independence as a key warning sign, with crucial support levels now under pressure.

Legendary investor Ray Dalio's recent commentary on Strait of Hormuz control as a pivot point for global power has resurfaced amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The remarks echo historical turning points and underscore macro fragility that crypto markets are already pricing in, building on earlier observations that Bitcoin$62,481.47 has shown resilience during similar stress periods.

MEXC delisted 11 tokens simultaneously today, including ANLOG, TONIXAI, TEVA, IZI, Koii, PIPE, CHESS, ESIM, Ren, LVLY, and AE. The coordinated action suggests a planned compliance or risk review rather than isolated failures, though the exchange has not yet disclosed the specific reason for the purge.