Trump said US military objectives in Iran were close to completion, while markets reacted to signs of a possible de-escalation. Bitcoin held firm and Morgan Stanley opened access to spot BTC ETFs for its advisory network.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forced Army Chief Gen. Randy George into immediate retirement on April 3, along with two other generals, after blocking promotions for Black and female officers. The upheaval adds geopolitical risk that analysts link to digital asset markets.
CBS’s 60 Minutes is reportedly preparing an investigation into the Trump family’s crypto ventures, the USD1 stablecoin, and Binance’s reported $2 billion acceptance of the token, alongside discussion of a possible pardon for CZ.
Coinbase is reportedly preparing a private share sale on Nasdaq’s private market before its IPO. Shareholders are expected to receive trading details soon, while valuation estimates range from $20 billion to $70 billion amid strong pre-IPO demand.
Fifteen years ago, Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas worth $41. With Bitcoin now trading at $110,663, that order is valued at $1.1 billion, marking a historic milestone on Bitcoin Pizza Day 2025.
Fifteen years after 10,000 BTC bought two pizzas, the famous transaction is now worth about $1.1 billion at current bitcoin prices, underscoring both crypto’s explosive growth and its enduring cultural mythology.
Fifteen years after 10,000 BTC bought two pizzas, the transaction is now worth about $1.1 billion at current bitcoin prices, underscoring both bitcoin’s extraordinary rise and its enduring cultural symbolism.
Carmine Agnello Jr., grandson of late Gambino boss John Gotti, was sentenced to 15 months for defrauding the SBA of $1.1M in COVID relief funds, including $420K diverted to a cryptocurrency business.
