Token2049 postponed its Dubai crypto conference from April 2026 to April 2027 citing ongoing uncertainty in the region as the United Arab Emirates faces missile strikes from Iran, with around 15,000 attendees expected at the event.

The Safety Decision

Organizers announced the postponement Friday “in light of the ongoing uncertainty in the region and its impact on safety, international travel and logistics.” The two-day event will now take place April 21-22, 2027.

Dubai authorities reported at least two strikes Thursday morning after residents received missile alerts overnight, underlining the threat to the financial and tourist hub long seen as a safe haven. 

Dubai also reported further…

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Bitcoin seems to have entered a new bull market unnoticed.

The largest cryptocurrency in the world has gained 20.5% since its February low. Technically, it meets the standard threshold for a bull market.

The gain comes despite escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S., and oil prices nearing $100 a barrel due to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The gain has also helped Bitcoin post its best week and month since September, showing its ability to remain strong even as other markets struggle amid heightened geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns.

Investment vehicles that are tied to cryptocurrency are also reflecting this momentum.

Bitcoin ETFs See Fresh Inflows

ETFs tied to…

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Bitcoin climbed to $72,000 on Friday, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing $53.9 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $72.4 million in net inflows.  

Meme coin market capitalization spiked 10.1% to $34.8 billion over the past 24 hours.

Trader Commentary:

Analysts at Bitfinex noted that since Operation Epic Fury, Bitcoin has gained roughly 6%, while the S&P 500 has fallen about 3%, hinting that the cryptocurrency may be starting to diverge from equities.

Historically, Bitcoin tends to fall more sharply than stocks during downturns but also bottom earlier, and recent market behaviour may reflect that pattern.

Trader CryptosBatman said Ethereum is closely mirroring its Q1 2025…

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Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) shares are trending upward in Friday’s premarket session. The move follows a recovery in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices.

The digital asset climbed 3.22% over the last 24 hours to trade at $72,180.87. Nasdaq futures are up 0.18% while S&P 500 futures have gained 0.21%.

Massive Bitcoin Acquisition Boosts Sentiment

Investor confidence grew following Strategy’s last week’s $1.28 billion Bitcoin purchase. The company acquired 17,994 BTC at an average price of $70,946. This marks the firm’s 11th consecutive week of accumulation.

Strategy now holds Bitcoin valued at $52.65 billion, exceeding its $47 billion market valuation.

Executive Chairman Michael Saylor commented on…

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Solana’s (CRYPTO: SOL) official X account teased the cryptocurrency as a kind of “precious metal” on Thursday, sparking curiosity across the community.

‘Solanamaxxing’ In The Air

Solana’s post quoted Phantom wallet’s “precious metal maxxing” image with its own version showing metal bars arranged to resemble the Solana logo.

When asked whether the “intern” was “Solanamaxxing,” the handle replied, “Always.”

Several custom metal-themed artworks from community members also came in response.

Only time will tell whether this was just another engaging post sign of something more significant in the ecosystem.

Earlier this week, Solana’s X handle teased a major reveal through a…

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Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Chair Michael Saylor said on Thursday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases don’t lead to immediate price increases and there’s always a “delay.”

Another Call To HODL?

In what looked like a cheeky reminder on X, Saylor pointed out the lag between big companies buying Bitcoin and the moment it finally “goes to the moon.”

It appeared to be yet another call from Saylor encouraging HODLers to stay firm despite the market situation.

Responses poured in, with some sharing memes about Saylor’s odd past advocacies, while others praised his conviction.

What Numbers Says For MSTR

Strategy revealed it acquired 17,994 BTC for $1.28 billion at an average price of…

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The team behind Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) memecoin announced on Thursday a “crypto and business conference” in Mar-a-Lago next month, which will include a gala luncheon with President Donald Trump

Another Gala Event For TRUMP Holders

TrumpMeme took to X, promoting the “exclusive” event scheduled for April 25 at Trump’s Florida resort.

Only the top 297 TRUMP holders will receive an invitation. To participate, users must register by connecting their cryptocurrency wallet or their TRUMP holdings on Robinhood. A leaderboard, tracking participants’ time-weighted average holdings between March 12 and April 10, will update every hour.

The top 29 holders will be invited to a VIP…

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Mojtaba Khamenei may have been appointed Iran’s Supreme Leader only days ago, but cryptocurrency bettors are already wagering on how soon he might exit.

Bets On New Supreme Leader

Prediction market Polymarket, based on Polygon (CRYPTO: POL), shows a 64% probability that Mojtaba Khamenei is removed, detained, or blocked from acting as Iran’s Supreme Leader before year‑end, with 38% odds of this happening by April 30.

Over $2 million has been wagered on the outcome and an official announcement of his resignation or removal would suffice for a “Yes” resolution.

Kalshi, another big player in the market, was sued after the platform refused to pay out bettors, pointing to safeguards…

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