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U.S. investment bank TD Cowen has identified a value investment opportunity in crypto-related stocks Nakamoto (NAKA), SharpLink Gaming (SBET), and Strive (ASST), despite their share prices having fallen by over 90%. According to CoinDesk, TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza explained that these stocks could outperform Bitcoin ETFs if cryptocurrency prices recover and the companies continue to expand their token holdings per share. He noted that these firms are implementing strategies such as purchasing Bitcoin and Ethereum and generating revenue from staking. Vitanza suggested these approaches could yield better returns than spot crypto funds and help cover costs, particularly during poor market conditions. Based on the assumption that Bitcoin will reach approximately $140,000 and Ethereum will hit about $3,650 by the end of 2026, Vitanza set price targets of $1 for Nakamoto, $16 for SharpLink, and $26 for Strive, assigning a "Buy" rating to the stocks.

Binance founder Zhao Changpeng stated on the TBPN podcast that he does not know the identity of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto. He added that even if he knew, he would not reveal it. Zhao described Bitcoin as a rare, completely decentralized project with high-level operational security (OPSEC), calling it "the ultimate standard for trustless infrastructure and a goal for future developers." Previously, The New York Times (NYT) had suggested that Satoshi Nakamoto might be Blockstream CEO Adam Back, a claim Back has denied.

A vulnerability in an Android Software Development Kit (SDK) has exposed tens of millions of cryptocurrency wallets to potential data theft, the Microsoft Defender security research team said in a new report. According to U.Today, exploiting the flaw could lead to the leakage of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), user credentials, and financial data. While wallet applications exposed to the vulnerability have been downloaded more than 30 million times, there are no known cases of it being exploited by attackers.

Three U.S. senators, including Elizabeth Warren, have questioned whether President Donald Trump will attend a conference for the TRUMP memecoin scheduled for April 25. According to Cointelegraph, the senators sent a letter to Bill Zanker, who led the memecoin's launch, pointing out that the president is also scheduled to attend the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., on the same day. They accused the organizers of using a potential meeting with the president as bait to promote the conference and encourage coin purchases, despite the high likelihood of his absence. The TRUMP project's own terms and conditions state that the president may not attend the April 25 event and that it could be canceled for any reason.

Binance founder Zhao Changpeng has proposed a $1 billion bet to OKX founder Xu Mingxing after Xu publicly questioned whether Zhao is actually divorced. The challenge follows a statement from Xu, who said he would publicly apologize if Zhao could produce a signed divorce agreement. Xu accused Zhao of spreading false information if he continued to claim he was divorced in the media and his book without providing such proof. In a post on X, Zhao retorted that he would not publish legal documents online to protect his ex-wife's privacy. Instead, he offered the wager, stating that if Xu accepts, lawyers will authenticate the divorce agreement. Zhao gave Xu 24 hours to accept the proposal, adding that a refusal would reveal who is truly deceiving the public.

The three major U.S. stock indices closed higher today. - S&P 500: +0.62% - Nasdaq: +0.83% - Dow Jones: +0.58%

Ann Irvina Ravinther, the former head of marketing at Drift Labs, said the recent hack of the protocol shows that DeFi still has a long way to go in terms of security. In an interview with DL News, she stated that this security gap will make it difficult for DeFi to be accepted by traditional financial markets. Ravinther emphasized the need to rebuild trust, noting that while crypto and DeFi professionals might accept such incidents as part of the industry's development, the sector must mature before it can attract mainstream investors, adding that this is unfortunately not the case at present. Ravinther, who left Drift Labs in February, reportedly lost $76,000 worth of cryptocurrency in the hack. It is not known whether her funds have been recovered.

David Sacks, the AI and crypto chief for the U.S. Trump administration, has urged Congress to pass the Crypto Market Structure Act (CLARITY Act). On X, Sacks noted that while last year's stablecoin regulation bill established U.S. leadership in the stablecoin sector, the market structure bill aims to provide clear regulations for all crypto assets. He emphasized that now is the time for legislation and called on the Senate Banking Committee and the full Senate to pass the bill quickly. Sacks expressed confidence that the bill will pass, predicting that President Trump will sign it into law.

Iran has ruled out any possibility of negotiations with the U.S. until a full ceasefire is implemented in Lebanon, according to a source cited by Iranian media. The country has reportedly made this position clear. The source mentioned the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as one of the actions currently under consideration, stating that based on statistics and on-site monitoring from the morning of April 10, the major shipping lane remains closed. The source added that this situation will persist until a comprehensive ceasefire is achieved in Lebanon.

According to NBC News, President Donald Trump expressed optimism that a peace agreement with Iran is imminent.

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is considering selling parts of its business, CoinDesk reported. Some potential buyers are said to be interested in acquiring business units that have already ceased operations in Europe and the UK to secure local licenses. Gemini has not commented on the matter.

Security token platform Securitize has appointed former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director Brett Redfearn as its new president ahead of its initial public offering (IPO), CoinDesk reported. Redfearn, who will also join the company's board, previously served as the head of capital markets at Coinbase, where he worked to expand institutional investment in cryptocurrency. Prior to his time at the SEC, he worked at JPMorgan.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will soon deliver a speech, according to the country's Tasnim News Agency. The address is expected to cover the recent war situation and mark the 40th day of mourning for a deceased high-ranking revolutionary figure.

BTC and ETH are the cryptocurrencies most likely to be included in 401(k) retirement plans, according to a new analysis. The speculation follows reports that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing measures through the Department of Labor to ease regulations on including alternative assets in such plans. Robert Crossley, head of global industry advisory services at Franklin Templeton, told DL News that major cryptocurrencies with large market capitalizations and high liquidity would likely be introduced before smaller altcoins or memecoins. He explained that initial access would probably come through regulated investment products or professional management strategies rather than direct investment in crypto assets.

MarketVector, an index provider under global asset manager VanEck, and Coinbase Asset Management have launched an index that tracks Bitcoin and tokenized gold, according to Cointelegraph. The Coinbase Store of Value Index is designed as a benchmark combining digital assets with traditional stores of value. The fund will be rebalanced quarterly.

The first talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held at the U.S. State Department in Washington, according to Axios.

The U.S. Treasury's Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP) has launched a cybersecurity information sharing initiative for the crypto industry. The program is designed to provide qualified U.S. crypto companies and organizations with timely and actionable cybersecurity information to help them identify, prevent, and respond to cyber threats against their customers and networks. According to the Treasury, U.S. crypto firms that meet its criteria will be eligible to access the same cybersecurity information that is regularly provided to traditional financial institutions.

Whale Alert reported that 250 million USDC has been minted at the USDC Treasury.

Top 5 Gainers (24h) 1. TNSR: +39.28% to $0.0509 (24h volume: $132.05 million) 2. NOM: +35.45% to $0.008 (24h volume: $97.18 million) 3. SUPRA: +23.63% to $0.00052 (24h volume: $1.54 million) 4. CHILLGUY: +22.63% to $0.0103 (24h volume: $6.09 million) 5. PIB: +21.20% to $0.00015 (24h volume: $321,140) Top 5 Losers (24h) 1. K: -53.16% to $0.00049 (24h volume: $2.18 million) 2. ARIA: -43.66% to $0.4 (24h volume: $127.58 million) 3. FUN: -35.15% to $0.00091 (24h volume: $20.05 million) 4. DUCK: -28.31% to $0.00012 (24h volume: $1.49 million) 5. RSC: -24.20% to $0.0802 (24h volume: $2.76 million)

Russia's Ministry of Energy has stated it has no plans to ban cryptocurrency mining in Moscow and its surrounding areas, DL News reported. The ministry clarified that Moscow authorities have not yet officially requested such a ban. It added that an official request from the governor is required to prohibit mining, a procedure that has not been initiated.

According to an analysis by CryptoQuant, Bitcoin has reclaimed a key support line. Following a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, the price broke above $69,400, turning what had been a strong resistance level into support. The analysis suggests that if this level holds, the next target is $79,000, a price CryptoQuant described as the top of the bear market and a key indicator for gauging a market recovery.

Major exchanges have seen $100 million worth of futures liquidated in the past hour. In the past 24 hours, $285 million worth of futures have been liquidated.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $72,000. BTC is trading at $72,071.19 on the Binance USDT market.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced he has ordered direct negotiations with Lebanon to begin as soon as possible.

U.S. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has expressed his support for U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's call for Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a crypto market structure bill, in order to maintain America's global leadership. Writing on X, Atkins stated that he agreed with Bessent's position. He emphasized that Congress should submit a comprehensive market structure bill to President Donald Trump to guard against excessive regulatory risks.