Bitcoin slips below $71K. The U.S. added 178K jobs

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This week, markets took a more cautious turn. Macro data surprised, tensions resurfaced, and risk sentiment started to shift again. Here’s what you need to know:

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Bitcoin slips below $71K as the Iran ceasefire unravels less than 48 hours after being signed

Bitcoin hovered around $71K on Thursday, slipping slightly on the day but still holding weekly gains, as early signs of strain emerged in the recently announced U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

Source: goodcryptoX

Less than two days in, officials in Tehran said parts of the agreement had already been violated, while regional tensions continued to simmer and key shipping routes remained disrupted. The Strait of Hormuz, central to global oil flows, has yet to fully reopen, with tanker activity still limited.

In a notable twist, Iran is reportedly planning to charge oil tankers transit fees in crypto during the ceasefire period. According to industry officials, vessels carrying oil would be required to report cargo details and pay a fee, estimated at $1 per barrel, potentially settled in Bitcoin or other digital assets.

The move signals a rare real-world use of crypto in a geopolitical context, as Iran looks to monitor traffic through the strait while maintaining tighter control over flows during the temporary truce.

While markets are still reacting cautiously, the situation adds another layer of uncertainty, and another example of how crypto continues to intersect with global events.

SThe U.S. added 178K jobs in March, beating expectations

The U.S. labor market showed a strong rebound in March, beating expectations and signaling renewed economic momentum.

The economy added 178K jobs, far above forecasts of 60K, after a sharp decline in February. The unemployment rate also ticked down to 4.3%, coming in better than expected.

Part of the upside came from revised data, with February’s job losses adjusted lower than initially reported. Still, the latest figures point to a labor market that remains resilient despite recent uncertainty.

Markets had been focused more on oil prices and geopolitical risks when pricing in interest rate moves, with earlier expectations leaning toward near-term hikes. However, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently signaled a more cautious approach, noting that oil-driven inflation spikes can also slow economic activity.

With stronger data now coming in, the outlook may be shifting again, putting potential rate hikes back into focus later this year.

Source: CMEGroup

Schwab plans to roll out spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in the first half of 2026

Charles Schwab is preparing to roll out spot crypto trading in the first half of 2026, marking a deeper push into digital assets.

The brokerage plans to launch trading for Bitcoin and Ether, with early access already available via a waitlist for its upcoming “Schwab Crypto” accounts. The offering will be integrated into its existing platform, allowing clients to manage crypto alongside traditional assets like stocks and bonds.

The move reflects growing client demand and follows earlier signals from leadership about expanding into the space. With nearly $12T in client assets, Schwab enters the market with a massive built-in user base, potentially reshaping how mainstream investors access crypto.

While the firm already offers crypto-related ETFs and Bitcoin futures, this will be its first direct step into spot trading.

Another Solana DeFi protocol detects North Korean IT worker in its team

Solana DEX Stabble sparked panic this week after urging users to withdraw liquidity following concerns tied to a suspected North Korean-linked developer.

In a series of emergency posts, the team told users to pull funds “to be safe”, after on-chain investigator ZachXBT flagged that a developer with alleged ties to North Korea had previously worked with a related project.

Source: X

The warning came amid heightened sensitivity around state-linked exploits, especially after the recent $270M+ Drift incident, which has been tied to North Korean actors following a months-long infiltration building trust, attending conferences, integrating with the protocol, and even deploying $1M+ capital, before executing the exploit.

Stabble later clarified there was no active exploit and described the move as a precaution, though the communication drew criticism for causing unnecessary alarm.

The episode highlights a growing risk in crypto: not just technical vulnerabilities, but social engineering at the protocol level.

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