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Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel under special conditions, according to Iranian reports.

Major asset prices are shifting sharply as tensions in the Middle East ease. Nasdaq futures have extended their gains, rising 2%, while WTI crude oil has plummeted 11% to fall below the $100 per barrel mark. The price of gold rose 1.6%.

The Israeli military has stated that it detected missiles launched by Iran toward Israel.

According to Walter Bloomberg, President Trump announced that he has received a ten-point plan from Iran, which he considers a viable proposal that could serve as a basis for negotiations. Trump added that the ceasefire would be bilateral, applying to both sides.

Major exchanges have seen $111 million worth of futures liquidated in the past hour. In the past 24 hours, $377 million worth of futures have been liquidated.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $71,000. BTC is trading at $71,010.99 on the Binance USDT market.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has agreed to halt bombings and attacks on Iran for two weeks.

The U.S. and Iran are showing signs of progress in their contacts as a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump approaches, Israeli media outlets reported on April 7. The two sides are reportedly pursuing a temporary ceasefire and discussing a potential phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. According to Israel's public broadcaster, citing diplomatic sources, Pakistan has proposed a two-week extension to the deadline. While talks are proceeding urgently with what was described as positive progress, a final agreement has not yet been reached. Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the contacts are moving toward a temporary ceasefire, during which the Strait of Hormuz could be gradually reopened. A regional intelligence official stated that the parties are closer to a ceasefire than publicly expected and are trying to reach some form of agreement before the deadline. However, Israel's Channel 12, citing military sources, reported that the situation's direction remains unclear and could result in either combat or an agreement. Israel is preparing for various scenarios, including a ceasefire, a basic understanding, or an expanded military operation. Israeli officials have described the coming hours as a decisive moment, expressing concern that a last-minute deal to extend the deadline or reach a basic agreement might not fully reflect Israel's interests.

Coinbase has obtained an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) and announced plans to expand its presence in the Australian market, Unfolded reported.

An agreement between the United States and Iran is imminent, with good news expected from both sides shortly, according to a source. The source added that a final deal was expected to be reached by the night of April 7. This comes amid a diplomatic push by Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who has proposed a two-week de-escalation plan. Sharif previously said on social media that he expects tangible results soon from strong diplomatic efforts to peacefully end the war in the Middle East. China Central Television (CCTV) reported that Sharif asked President Donald Trump to extend a "final deadline" by two weeks to provide space for the diplomatic process. In parallel, he requested that Iran open the Strait of Hormuz for the same two-week period as a gesture of goodwill.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $70,000. BTC is trading at $70,073.2 on the Binance USDT market.

Coinbase announced the addition of CHIP to its listing roadmap.

The odds of the U.S. and Iran reaching a ceasefire agreement before the end of April stand at 46%, according to data from the prediction market Polymarket.

A senior Iranian official stated that the country is prepared for both peace and war.

The three major U.S. stock indices closed mixed today. - S&P 500: +0.08% - Nasdaq: +0.10% - Dow Jones: -0.18%

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $69,000. BTC is trading at $69,006.4 on the Binance USDT market.

A senior Iranian official said Tehran is actively considering a two-week ceasefire request proposed by Pakistan, Reuters reported.

President Trump is aware of a proposal from Pakistan regarding Iran and will respond to it, White House spokesperson Levitt said, according to Axios.

The Prime Minister of Pakistan has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to extend an ultimatum deadline for Iran by two weeks and has urged warring nations to implement a two-week ceasefire in all regions. He stated that the goal is to achieve a complete end to the war with Iran through diplomatic channels, adding that efforts for a peaceful resolution in the Middle East are ongoing. The prime minister also called on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz for the next two weeks as a gesture of goodwill. In response to the news, WTI crude oil fell by $2, spot gold rose by around $40 to surpass $4,700, and U.S. stocks saw a slight increase.

The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has held a board meeting to discuss the implementation of the GENIUS Act, a proposed stablecoin regulation, CoinDesk reported. Under the act, the FDIC, which supervises U.S. depository institutions, would also be tasked with regulating institutions that issue stablecoins through their subsidiaries. To this end, the agency has proposed capital, liquidity, and custody standards for these firms, though the details will not be finalized until a final rule is established. The proposal confirms that stablecoins would not be eligible for the depositor protection benefits that banks provide for traditional deposits. It also includes requirements for capital that issuers must maintain to manage business risks and operational safeguards based on the previous year's operating expenses. The FDIC will collect public feedback on the 144 items in its proposal for 60 days before making revisions and finalizing the regulation.

A DeFi project associated with the Trump family, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), partnered with an entity connected to individuals under U.S. and UK sanctions, CoinDesk reported. AB DAO, a Southeast Asia-based blockchain project that entered a partnership with WLFI last November, was found to have recently promoted a resort project linked to the Prince Group, a Cambodian criminal network. The resort project involved figures such as Chen Zhi, a Chinese national indicted by the U.S. government last October in connection with a "pig butchering" scam, which also led to an attempt to seize BTC. According to the report, WLFI stated it had conducted due diligence before the partnership but was unaware that AB DAO had promoted the Prince Group-linked resort. The situation has raised concerns about WLFI's partner vetting process.

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations announced that the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy is currently traveling to Tehran to advance negotiations.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) has rebutted a motion for acquittal from Roman Storm, the founder of crypto mixing protocol Tornado Cash, Cointelegraph reported. Prosecutors argued that a copyright civil case precedent cited by Storm's defense is irrelevant to the matter and pointed to a lack of effective anti-money laundering measures. Storm was indicted on charges including conspiracy to commit money laundering. A hung jury on some of the charges has opened the possibility of a retrial, which prosecutors have requested for this October.

According to Lookonchain, a BTC miner address that had been dormant for approximately two years sold 265.19 BTC, worth around $18.06 million, about an hour ago.

BlackRock has withdrawn 2,607 BTC ($177.56 million) and 28,391 ETH ($59 million) from Coinbase Prime, Lookonchain reported. Withdrawals from exchanges are typically interpreted as a sign of intent to hold.