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Bitcoin Could Surpass Gold, Bitwise Says
Bitwise says Bitcoin could outgrow gold's $34T market if geopolitical stress boosts its role from digital gold to neutral settlement infrastructure.
Oil Nears $100 on U.S. Iran Blockade
Brent nears $100 after the U.S. began blocking Iranian port traffic on April 13, reviving supply fears and lifting oil on renewed geopolitical risk.
Tom Lee Calls a Market Bottom as Oil Tops $100
Tom Lee says stocks may have bottomed, but oil topping $100 amid Hormuz fears is testing that bullish call with a fresh geopolitical shock.
USDC Unlikely in Hormuz Crypto Toll Plan
Circle says USDC is unlikely to be used in any Hormuz crypto toll scheme, arguing sanctioned actors avoid tokens that can be quickly frozen.
Bitcoin This Week: Oil Jumps 8% on Iran Tensions
Bitcoin stayed above $70K this week even as oil jumped 8% on Iran tensions, raising inflation fears and testing crypto's resilience to macro shocks.
Iran Port Blockade Starts April 13, CENTCOM Says
CENTCOM said a U.S. blockade of ships entering or leaving Iranian ports began April 13, escalating pressure on Tehran without closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Bitcoin Debate Grows Over Iran Crypto Toll Claim
Debate is growing over reports Iran may accept Bitcoin tolls at the Strait of Hormuz, with traders eyeing sovereign BTC use but little proof so far.
Iran Bitcoin Hormuz Toll Claim Draws Doubt
Iran Bitcoin toll claims in the Strait of Hormuz face skepticism as TRM Labs says no verifiable on-chain evidence supports systematic crypto payments.
Iran Demands Bitcoin Tolls in Hormuz
Iran may require Bitcoin tolls for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, turning BTC into payment infrastructure at a key global energy chokepoint.
Bitcoin Surges on Ceasefire Hopes
Bitcoin climbed 4.6% to about $71,800 Wednesday as hopes for a US-Iran ceasefire eased macro fears, boosted risk assets and fueled a crypto rally.
US Stocks Slide on Iran Oil Fears
US stocks fell Tuesday as Iran supply fears sent oil surging, Treasury yields higher and the Nasdaq into correction, raising fresh inflation worries.
Bitcoin Nears $70K on Ceasefire Hopes
Bitcoin neared $70K Monday as traders bet on a proposed U.S.-Iran ceasefire, lifting Ethereum, Solana and XRP despite Tehran rejecting the plan.
Bitcoin Rally Has Room if Support Holds
Bitcoin nears $70K after a sharp rebound as risk appetite improves, but the rally needs nearby support to hold or it may fade into a relief bounce.
Polymarket Iran Invasion Odds Surge on Trump Threat
Polymarket odds of U.S. forces entering Iran jumped to 63% after Trump threatened strikes if Tehran moved to block the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil Tops $110 on Trump Hormuz Threat
Brent surged past $110 after Trump threatened strikes on Iran unless Hormuz reopens by Tuesday, deepening supply fears and escalation risks.
White House Touts Epic Fury Strikes on Iran
White House claims Epic Fury hit 11,000 targets in Iran, but missing details leave crypto traders focused on oil, macro volatility and escalation risk.
Brent Near $92, Yet a 30% Oil Slide Looms: IEA Reserve Release and Rising Iran Exports Could Push Crude Toward $55
Brent hovers near $92, but an IEA 400M-bbl reserve release and rising Iran exports may wipe out the Hormuz premium, triggering a 30% slide toward $55.