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Members of the Ethereum community have proposed EIP-8142, or 'Block-in-Blobs,' to integrate core transaction data into blobs, aiming to solve network bandwidth bottlenecks and increase scalability. According to The Block, the proposal's core is to reduce network load by allowing validators to verify only a portion of data through data availability sampling (DAS) instead of downloading the entire dataset. If adopted, the currently separate execution gas fees and blob data costs would be merged into a single 'data gas' system, creating a more efficient cost structure.

A senior Iranian official has stated that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as April 9 or 10, a media outlet reported. The move is contingent on reaching a basic ceasefire agreement with the U.S. ahead of talks scheduled to take place in Pakistan. The official added, however, that any reopening of the shipping lane would be limited under the current circumstances. He also noted that consultation with the Iranian military is necessary and that all vessels would still require permission to pass.

Bitcoin buyers have accumulated approximately 850,000 BTC within the $60,000 to $70,000 price range, CoinDesk reported, citing an analysis of Glassnode data. This brings the total amount of Bitcoin accumulated in this zone to 1.85 million BTC, representing 9.23% of the circulating supply. Since Jan. 1 of this year alone, 844,275 BTC has been added to this range, suggesting that market participants have been aggressively buying dips below the $70,000 level. The report also noted that the $70,000 to $80,000 range has seen comparatively less trading volume, with an estimated 400,000 BTC accumulated. This thinner supply wall could lead to increased volatility or continued sideways movement.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he could pursue a joint venture with Iran to ensure the safety of the Strait of Hormuz following a two-week truce. In an interview with ABC News on April 8, Trump was asked whether he would allow Iran to charge tolls on ships passing through the strategic waterway. He responded that he is considering a joint venture, describing it as a way to protect the strait while preventing many other countries from getting involved. Trump reiterated that Iran would not be permitted to have uranium enrichment capabilities, a stance that contrasts with Iran's repeated assertions that it will not abandon its right to enrich uranium. He also indicated that U.S. troops would not withdraw from the Middle East, suggesting they would remain in the region to enforce any future agreement. Trump predicted that peace negotiations would begin on April 10 and progress quickly.

A two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has driven a short-term rally in Bitcoin, but it is too early to conclude that investor sentiment in the risk-asset market has fully recovered, CoinDesk reported. The outlet noted that Bitcoin has risen 3% over the past 24 hours, while ETH, XRP, and SOL have all climbed by more than 5%. This price action was primarily caused by the ceasefire, which led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a sharp drop in oil prices. The decline in oil has eased inflation concerns and lowered the probability of a rate hike by the Fed, creating a favorable environment for cryptocurrencies, CoinDesk analyzed. The bullish sentiment could be reinforced if Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF sees sufficient trading volume and inflows on its first day. However, CoinDesk added that it is premature to assume a full recovery in investor sentiment, considering that the liquidation of short positions in the Bitcoin futures market had a significant impact on the short-term price increase. From a technical perspective, CoinDesk identified the next major resistance level at $76,100, near the 100-day moving average, with major support at $65,000.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media today that the United States will cooperate closely with Iran, confirming that a very productive regime change has taken place in the country. Trump stated that uranium enrichment activities within Iran will be prohibited and that the U.S. will work with Iran to excavate and remove all deeply buried nuclear remnants. He added that discussions are underway regarding tariff and sanction relief, claiming that agreements have already been reached on a significant number of 15 items. Furthermore, Trump suggested the possibility of a joint U.S.-Iran project related to passage tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate 50% tariff on all exports to the United States from any country that supplies military weapons to Iran. President Trump emphasized that there will be no exceptions or exemptions.

A memecoin sharing the same name as the new memoir by Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has surged 36.51% over the past 24 hours, trading at $0.09685, according to CoinMarketCap. The price increase coincides with the release of CZ's memoir, 'Binance Life' (币安人生). CZ recently announced on X that his new book would be released at midnight on April 8 in each local time zone. He had previously emphasized that the book's title has no connection to any memecoin or listing plans and that he has never invested in such an asset.

Cryptocurrency lending protocol Aave (AAVE) announced via its official X account that deposits in its v4 version have surpassed $10 million. The protocol added that supply and borrowing limits will be gradually expanded as the system matures. Aave launched its v4 protocol on the Ethereum mainnet last month.

A surge of $2.7 billion in Bitcoin futures buying pressure was observed on Binance immediately following the announcement of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, CryptoQuant reported. On-chain analyst Darkfost specified that the $2.7 billion in market buy orders appeared within the first two hours of the news.

Adam Back, CEO of the Bitcoin-focused financial infrastructure developer Blockstream, has denied that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, refuting a report by The New York Times. The denial follows an article by investigative journalist John Carreyrou that identified Back as the probable anonymous creator of Bitcoin. Through a post on X, Back acknowledged his involvement in the cypherpunk movement since 1992 and his research into ideas similar to Bitcoin, but dismissed the evidence presented by Carreyrou as coincidental. He specifically addressed the linguistic analysis in the article, arguing that it was a case of confirmation bias. Back pointed out that he had written approximately 20 times more than others in relevant discussions, meaning his writing was statistically more likely to be exposed, and claimed that any analysis failing to account for this was flawed. Back concluded by emphasizing that Satoshi's continued anonymity is a positive for the Bitcoin ecosystem, as it helps the asset be perceived as a scarce digital resource rather than the creation of a single individual.

The emergence of quantum computers will be a catalyst for technological evolution rather than an existential threat to Bitcoin, according to an analysis by Bernstein. In a recent report, the firm stated that the risk is not existential or new and is not limited to cryptocurrencies, DL News reported. Previously, Google researchers projected that quantum computers could theoretically break the encryption used by assets like Bitcoin in a short amount of time. In response, Bitcoin and Ethereum developers are pursuing quantum resistance through the BIP360 proposal and network upgrade roadmaps, respectively. Chaincode Labs has warned that a delayed response could leave up to 50% of all Bitcoin, valued at around $900 billion, vulnerable. However, Coinkite CEO Rodolfo Novak emphasized that while there is no short-term threat, the upgrade itself will take years, making it necessary for the community to begin preparations.

A potential ban on crypto firms paying interest to customers holding stablecoins would not have a meaningful impact on community banks, according to a recent report from the U.S. White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), as reported by Bloomberg. The CEA stated that such a ban would only lead to a minor increase in traditional bank lending, estimated at around $2.1 billion, or 0.02%. It noted that this increase would largely be concentrated among major banks rather than community ones. The council concluded that the measure would be largely ineffective in protecting banks and could result in consumers losing out on competitive returns. This issue is a point of contention between the banking and crypto industries amid ongoing debates in the U.S. Congress over a market structure bill known as the Clarity Act.

The spot Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) chart provides an order book analysis for the BTC/USDT spot pair. The upper section shows the Volume Heatmap, while the lower section displays the CVD. - The Volume Heatmap at the top tracks trading volume at specific price levels. The background color brightens when the price remains in a certain range for an extended period or experiences a significant move. These brighter areas may act as potential support or resistance levels. - The CVD indicator at the bottom represents buy and sell orders categorized by trade size. As buy orders increase, the corresponding colored line rises. The yellow line tracks orders between $100 and $1,000, while the brown line represents large orders ranging from $1 million to $10 million.

The Trump administration is expected to significantly slash its budget request related to the war in Iran, The Washington Post (WP) reported.

The first ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, according to ship-tracking site MarineTraffic. The Greek-flagged bulk carrier NJ Earth transited the strait at 8:44 a.m. UTC today. Earlier, the Liberian-flagged Daytona Beach departed the port of Bandar Abbas at 5:28 a.m. UTC and passed through the strait at 6:59 a.m. UTC. MarineTraffic data shows hundreds of vessels remain in the area, including 426 oil tankers, 34 LPG carriers, and 19 LNG carriers.

SBI Ripple Asia, a joint venture between Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings and Ripple (XRP), announced on April 7 that it has completed the development of a token issuance system based on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). According to SBI, the project's core objective is to build financial infrastructure that implements external prepaid payment instruments as tokens on a public chain, in compliance with the current Payment Services Act. The system allows for the issuance and management of tokens on the blockchain through API integration with applications and websites. The company also noted that the system completed its regulatory registration as a third-party prepaid payment instrument issuer on March 26, 2026.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned that Iran will face corresponding consequences if it fails to negotiate in good faith or violates its agreements. He added that President Donald Trump's patience on the Iran issue has run out, and that Iran will realize the president is not an easy opponent if it fails to implement the agreement sincerely.

The Iranian Navy notified ships anchored near the Strait of Hormuz this morning that its permission is still required for passage, The Wall Street Journal reported. A recording shared by a sailor captured a radio broadcast stating that all vessels must obtain authorization from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy to transit the strait. The message warned that any ship attempting to pass without permission would be destroyed. President Trump had previously announced an agreement to halt military action against Iran for two weeks on the condition that the strait be reopened "completely, immediately, and safely." The Iranian government has signaled its intent to maintain control over the waterway. According to photos and videos from sailors, fighter jets are still flying over the Persian Gulf, and most ships remain anchored.

Long-term Bitcoin investors now hold approximately 4.41 million BTC, equivalent to 21% of the total supply, according to on-chain data. Bitcoin Archive, a specialized X account with around 1.8 million followers, noted that with this amount held by long-term investors, the quantity of available Bitcoin continues to decrease.

Shiba Inu (SHIB), the second-largest memecoin by market capitalization, is trading approximately 93% below its 2021 all-time high, The Crypto Basic has pointed out. The outlet noted that while the community chanted "SHIB to the moon" when the token hit its peak of $0.00008854 in October 2021, the situation is now starkly different. Nearly five years later, the report states that all investors who have purchased SHIB within that timeframe are currently at a loss. The Crypto Basic explained that while SHIB is a community-driven memecoin, its massive supply, numbering in the hundreds of trillions, is a significant obstacle. The report added that the token's lack of clear utility is expected to prolong its price recovery, leading to growing skepticism among holders.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) explained in his autobiography why the exchange held onto its LUNA holdings during the Terra ecosystem's collapse, Wu Blockchain reported on X. Binance, which had invested $3 million in LUNA in 2018, saw its position grow to a peak value of $1.6 billion. According to CZ, the exchange discussed selling its holdings during the crash but ultimately decided against it. He cited concerns that a large sell-off could exacerbate market panic and would be difficult to execute smoothly amid the rapid price decline. CZ added that he did not want to create the perception that Binance had exited its position ahead of retail investors.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a 25-minute phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on April 8, following the recent ceasefire agreement between Iran and the U.S., NHK reported. In a subsequent statement, Takaichi said they discussed the agreement and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. She also requested that Iran guarantee the safety of all vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz and expressed hope for a swift final resolution through diplomatic channels.

New York Times investigative reporter John Carreyrou has argued that Blockstream CEO Adam Back is likely Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Carreyrou based his claim on two points: Back had proposed core concepts like Proof-of-Work (PoW) a decade before Bitcoin's creation, and he is the only individual whose distinct writing style and linguistic habits match Satoshi's. The reporter noted that confirming Satoshi's identity is urgent, as a sudden sell-off of the estimated 1.1 million BTC held by the creator could trigger a market collapse. However, Carreyrou admitted he has not yet secured definitive proof, adding that the only way for the real Satoshi to prove his identity is to move coins using the private keys from an early wallet.

Cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Alchemy has launched AgentPay, a tool designed to facilitate communication between AI payment systems, CoinDesk reported. The new tool aims to solve interoperability issues among different agent-based payment systems by providing a unified environment to manage various protocols.