On Monday morning, Bitcoin once again rose above the $63,000 mark thanks to activity from institutional investors and progress by US lawmakers on key cryptocurrency bills. As a result, the total market capitalisation of digital assets reached $2.19 trillion.

U.S. stock index futures moved closer to record territory after reports suggested that Washington and Tehran may be advancing toward a possible peace agreement tied to Iran’s nuclear negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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President Donald Trump informed Congress on Thursday that U.S. military operations against Iran have concluded. The announcement came as the 60‑day deadline established under the 1973 War Powers Resolution expired, providing markets and investors with a clearer geopolitical signal heading into May.

Hopes for improved relations between the United States and Iran on April 15, 2026, triggered a broad shift toward risk assets across global markets, lifting equities, pressuring gold, and helping Bitcoin hold near multi-week highs amid institutional demand.

Nasdaq, in partnership with the digital asset platform Kraken, will offer trading in tokenized versions of publicly traded stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This was reported by The Wall Street Journal.

Exchange operator Nasdaq plans to expand its product lineup with predictive instruments. According to Bloomberg, the company has submitted a proposed rule change to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Cryptocurrency mining equipment manufacturer Canaan has received a delisting warning from Nasdaq. This is the second crypto company to receive such a notice from the stock exchange over the past two months.

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Tokenization refers to converting financial assets — such as stocks, bonds, or real estate — into tokens that can be traded on blockchain systems. According to Nasdaq representatives, this should increase transaction transparency, shorten settlement times, and reduce costs. If approved by regulators, investors will, for the first time, be able to trade securities with blockchain-based settlement on a major U.S. exchange.

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Space Station Inc. has secured investments of up to $50 million from Nasdaq, Reuters reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.