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CFTC Takes Three States to Federal Court Over Prediction Market Control

CFTC and DOJ jointly sued three states on April 2 over cease-and-desist orders against Kalshi, Polymarket, and Robinhood, claiming exclusive federal authority to regulate prediction markets. The post CFTC Takes Three States to Federal Court Over Prediction Market Control appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

By Jos Oramas
Published April 3, 2026 05:35 UTC (7m ago)
OpenAI buys tech talk show TBPN as it builds out communication strategy

OpenAI has acquired technology talk show TBPN as it looks to refine how it communicates with audiences beyond its core products. According to an Apr. 2 announcement, the deal brings the Los Angeles-based program under OpenAI’s umbrella. Financial terms of…

By Rony Roy
Published April 3, 2026 05:27 UTC (15m ago)
Circle Unveils cirBTC to Bring Trusted Bitcoin Liquidity Into DeFi

Boosting institutional DeFi adoption using Bitcoin holdings is in the sights of USDC-issuer Circle, who announced this week it will launch a wrapped BTC token. The post Circle Unveils cirBTC to Bring Trusted Bitcoin Liquidity Into DeFi appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

By Jody McDonald
Published April 3, 2026 05:26 UTC (16m ago)
YGG Play & Verse8 Launch $5K “Casual Degen” Game Track at BuidlHack 2026

A new hackathon track is backing fast-built Web3 games, combining AI tools and publishing support to turn simple concepts into scalable products. The post YGG Play & Verse8 Launch $5K “Casual Degen” Game Track at BuidlHack 2026 appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

By Rachel Lourdesamy
Published April 3, 2026 05:14 UTC (28m ago)
Bitget’s Australian Promotions Draw Attention After Regulatory Notice

Regulators have raised concerns over ongoing promotion of high-risk crypto products, as new laws aim to bring stricter oversight to the sector. The post Bitget’s Australian Promotions Draw Attention After Regulatory Notice appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

By Rachel Lourdesamy
Published April 3, 2026 05:09 UTC (32m ago)
Dogecoin (DOGE) Breakdown Risk Grows, Is a Sharp Decline Next?

Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.0920 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating losses and might face hurdles near $0.0910 and $0.0920. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.0920 level. The price is trading below the $0.0910 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming...

By Aayush Jindal
Published April 3, 2026 05:08 UTC (33m ago)
US informs Israel of deadlocked Iran negotiations, ceasefire odds plummet

Stalled US-Iran talks heighten geopolitical tensions, diminishing hopes for a ceasefire and increasing the likelihood of military escalation. The post US informs Israel of deadlocked Iran negotiations, ceasefire odds plummet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 3, 2026 05:02 UTC (39m ago)
McLaren Deal Puts Hedera In The Spotlight As HBAR Traders Watch A Breakout

McLaren Racing has joined Hedera’s governing council, giving the network a fresh shot of attention just as HBAR trades near $0.08. The token was up 1.40% over 24 hours, but it was still down 6% over the past week, leaving traders with a mixed picture. Related Reading: Bitcoin Ends 5-Month Losing Run — Real Reversal Or Just April Fool’s Hype?...

By Christian Encila
Published April 3, 2026 05:00 UTC (42m ago)
Alleged Billion-Dollar Crypto Scam Boss Handed Over To China

Chinese authorities seized over 127,000 Bitcoin — worth more than $15 billion — from the head of a massive crypto fraud network. That seizure, tied to Chen Zhi of Prince Group, was just the opening move. Now his right-hand man is in custody too. Related Reading: Crypto ATMs Face Ban In Massachusetts City Amid Scam […]

By Christian Encila
Published April 3, 2026 05:00 UTC (42m ago)
Circle targets the wrapped Bitcoin market with cirBTC

Circle plans to launch its own version of wrapped Bitcoin on the Ethereum network to target institutional markets. In a Thursday announcement, stablecoin issuer Circle said it plans to introduce cirBTC, a token that is backed 1:1 by bitcoin and…

By Rony Roy
Published April 3, 2026 04:52 UTC (50m ago)
Will Crypto Markets React to $1.8B Bitcoin Options Expiring Today?

The end of the week is here again, which means another batch of crypto options contracts is expiring as spot markets continue to retreat again.

By Martin Young
Published April 3, 2026 04:40 UTC (1h ago)
NFL’s Billion-Dollar Sportsbook Partnerships Expire With No Replacement as League Faces Microbetting Lawsuit

The National Football League (NFL) entered April without a single official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021, as its trio of existing deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars each expired at midnight on March 31 without renewal. The lapse coincides with a period when the league is facing scrutiny over in-game betting practices. […]

By Luci Kelemen
Published April 3, 2026 04:35 UTC (1h ago)
Bitcoin heads into holiday weekend exposed as ETF and CME flows go offline

Good Friday shuts CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens.

By Sam Reynolds
Published April 3, 2026 04:15 UTC (1h ago)
Tokenization makes finance more efficient but introduces risks: IMF

The IMF said tokenization could improve cross-border payments and financial inclusion in emerging economies but cited concerns over volatility and the “erosion of monetary sovereignty.”

By Brayden Lindrea
Published April 3, 2026 04:13 UTC (1h ago)
Stablecoins flip automated clearing house volume in February

Stablecoin monthly transaction volume hit $7.2 trillion in February, surpassing the $6.8 trillion processed by the Automated Clearing House network.Published April 3, 2026 04:08 UTC (1h ago)
XRP Price Drifts Lower, Downside Pressure Starts to Accelerate

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.30. The price is now consolidating losses and faces hurdles near $1.3240 and $1.3340. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.3050 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3340 on...

By Aayush Jindal
Published April 3, 2026 04:08 UTC (1h ago)
Ceasefire odds drop to 1.8% as Iran continues missile attacks on Israel

The prolonged conflict and low ceasefire odds suggest escalating regional instability and potential for broader geopolitical tensions. The post Ceasefire odds drop to 1.8% as Iran continues missile attacks on Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 3, 2026 04:07 UTC (1h ago)
Ceasefire odds plummet amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and military escalation: FT

The escalating US-Iran tensions and military actions suggest prolonged instability, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations. The post Ceasefire odds plummet amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and military escalation: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 3, 2026 04:07 UTC (1h ago)
Crypto Traders On Edge As Korea Stalls Key Law — Is The “Kimchi Premium” At Risk Next?

The National Policy Committee of Korea pushed the “second‑phase” crypto act debate until after the June 3 local elections. Crypto Framework Postponed In A Time Of Need The Korean outlet Maeil Business Newspaper reported uncertainty in the crypto industry deepening after the National Policy Committee excluded the Framework Act on Digital Assets...

By James Halver
Published April 3, 2026 04:00 UTC (1h ago)
Ethereum Compression Deepens Near $2,000 — Volatility About To Explode?

Ethereum is tightening into a critical zone near the $2,000 level as price action continues to compress without clear direction. With volatility steadily declining and pressure building on both sides, the current structure suggests that a decisive move, either a breakout or breakdown, could be just around the corner. Momentum Fails To Build On...

By Godspower Owie
Published April 3, 2026 04:00 UTC (1h ago)
Trump weighs sending US special forces to Iran as April 30 odds rise to 66%

Potential US ground operations in Iran could escalate conflict dynamics, impacting geopolitical stability and market speculation significantly. The post Trump weighs sending US special forces to Iran as April 30 odds rise to 66% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 3, 2026 03:47 UTC (1h ago)
Trump weighs sending US special forces to seize Iran’s uranium stockpiles

Potential US special forces deployment in Iran could escalate tensions, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations significantly. The post Trump weighs sending US special forces to seize Iran’s uranium stockpiles appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 3, 2026 03:47 UTC (1h ago)
Circle to launch cirBTC wrapped Bitcoin, challenging BitGo and Coinbase

Circle, known for issuing stablecoins including USDC and EURC, is expanding into the Bitcoin space, targeting institutional users.

By Martin Young
Published April 3, 2026 03:45 UTC (1h ago)
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH and XRP weaken near key supports, risks deeper drop

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) trade in the red on Friday, with prices drifting closer to key support levels after failing to sustain recent recoveries. BTC and XRP are near key support levels, while ETH faces rejection at a critical level.Published April 3, 2026 03:30 UTC (2h ago)
Bitcoin miner Riot sold 3,778 BTC during Q1 amid broader market pressure

Arkham also flagged a 500 Bitcoin outflow from Riot on Thursday, while MARA Holdings, Genius Group and Nakamoto Holdings sold a combined 15,501 Bitcoin in the last week.

By Stephen Katte
Published April 3, 2026 03:19 UTC (2h ago)
Ethereum Price Extends Losses, $2,000 Support Faces Breakdown Risk

Ethereum price failed to stay above $2,120 and extended losses. ETH is now struggling to stay above $2,040 and might continue to move down in the near term. Ethereum started a fresh decline from the $2,150 zone. The price is trading below $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at...

By Aayush Jindal
Published April 3, 2026 03:18 UTC (2h ago)
REAL and Redstone Collaborate to Enhance Data Integrity for Tokenized Assets

REAL has partnered with Redstone to strengthen its ecosystem’s data and transparency layer. The collaboration also integrates risk intelligence from Credora, supporting standardized risk assessments for issuers and participants. Strategic Integration for Institutional Growth Blockchain infrastructure firm REAL has partnered with Redstone to...

By Terence Zimwara
Published April 3, 2026 03:05 UTC (2h ago)
Bitcoin Could Be Taiwan’s Lifeline In Conflict, Think Tank Suggests

Taiwan’s justice ministry is sitting on 210 Bitcoin, seized from criminals and worth roughly $14 million. Most governments would treat that as a footnote. The Bitcoin Policy Institute thinks it should be a starting point. Related Reading: Trump Says US Leaving Iran Soon — What This Means For Bitcoin And Oil A Case Built On […]

By Christian Encila
Published April 3, 2026 03:00 UTC (2h ago)
Dogecoin Bollinger Bands Tighten—Big Move Brewing?

A cryptocurrency analyst has pointed out that Bollinger Bands are squeezing on Dogecoin, suggesting that volatility may be coming for the memecoin. Bollinger Bands Have Tightened On The Dogecoin Daily Chart In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about the latest trend in the Bollinger Bands for Dogecoin. The “Bollinger Bands” refer to...

By Keshav Verma
Published April 3, 2026 03:00 UTC (2h ago)
Bitcoin Price Teeters on Edge, Will Support Finally Snap?

Bitcoin price started a fresh decline from the $69,250 zone. BTC is now struggling to stay above $66,000 and might extend losses in the near term. Bitcoin failed to settle above $68,000 and started a fresh decline. The price is trading below $67,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at...

By Aayush Jindal
Published April 3, 2026 02:51 UTC (2h ago)
Iran reveals Gulf bridge targets as US-Iran ceasefire odds plummet to 2%

Increased tensions and military posturing could lead to further instability in the Gulf region, impacting global economic and security dynamics. The post Iran reveals Gulf bridge targets as US-Iran ceasefire odds plummet to 2% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 3, 2026 02:46 UTC (2h ago)
Iran lists Gulf bridge targets after coalition strike, US ceasefire odds plummet

The escalation reduces diplomatic prospects, impacting market confidence and highlighting the need for strategic peace interventions. The post Iran lists Gulf bridge targets after coalition strike, US ceasefire odds plummet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 3, 2026 02:46 UTC (2h ago)
US forces’ odds of entering Iran by April 30 rise to 66% after Isfahan strike

Rising odds of U.S. forces entering Iran signal heightened geopolitical tensions and potential for increased military conflict in the region. The post US forces’ odds of entering Iran by April 30 rise to 66% after Isfahan strike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 3, 2026 02:39 UTC (3h ago)
US forces’ odds of entering Iran by April 30 rise to 65.5% amid military buildup

Increased military presence and market speculation suggest a potential shift in US-Iran relations, impacting geopolitical stability. The post US forces’ odds of entering Iran by April 30 rise to 65.5% amid military buildup appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 3, 2026 02:39 UTC (3h ago)
$410 Million In Bitcoin Losses Realized In A Week. Two Key Indicators Say the Stress Is Not Over Yet

Bitcoin is trying to hold $66,000. The market is bracing for volatility. And the on-chain data entering April tells a story of sustained, intensifying pain — with one critical detail that changes how that pain should be interpreted. Related Reading: Chainlink Is Being Quietly Targeted By Large Players. Find Out What The On-Chain Data Is […]

By Sebastian Villafuerte
Published April 3, 2026 02:00 UTC (3h ago)
Buying Cardano Now Is Like Buying Bitcoin Before It Blew Up, Analyst Says

A prominent crypto analyst is pointing to similarities between Cardano’s current market position and Bitcoin’s early years. Some see a struggling altcoin still far from its glory days, while others believe the current setup looks like the early stages of major breakouts seen in previous cycles. A crypto analyst known as Crypto Patel on the social...

By Scott Matherson
Published April 3, 2026 02:00 UTC (3h ago)
US Attorney Connecticut Forfeits $600,000 in Tether Linked to Ledger Phishing Letter

Federal prosecutors in Connecticut recovered more than $600,000 in tether ( USDT) after tracing stolen cryptocurrency from a phishing scam that used a physical letter to deceive a hardware wallet user. Connecticut Crypto Phishing Victim to Recover Funds Local media reported that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut, working...

By Jamie Redman
Published April 3, 2026 01:30 UTC (4h ago)
MoneyFlare Launches Free AI Crypto Trading Bot for Fully Automated and Efficient Investing

LONDON, April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The world is currently experiencing an AI revolution,...

By Globe PRwire
Published April 3, 2026 01:28 UTC (4h ago)
NYSE, DTCC Go Onchain as Wall Street Builds Tokenized Trading Rails

Major financial institutions including NYSE, DTCC, and Tradeweb are building blockchain infrastructure for 24/7 trading and instant settlement of tokenized securities. (Read More)Published April 3, 2026 01:26 UTC (4h ago)
Big Tech firms back new x402 Foundation to advance agentic AI adoption

The x402 protocol won't be owned by a single entity, with the Linux Foundation serving as the agentic AI protocol’s “neutral, non-profit home,” Coinbase said.

By Brayden Lindrea
Published April 3, 2026 01:26 UTC (4h ago)
Explosions near Revolutionary Guard base raise odds of regime fall to 14% by June 30

The explosions highlight potential instability, but significant regime change remains speculative without further destabilizing events. The post Explosions near Revolutionary Guard base raise odds of regime fall to 14% by June 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 3, 2026 01:07 UTC (4h ago)
Ripple Introduces New System To Merge Corporate Finance And Digital Assets

Ripple is taking a major step toward bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology with the introduction of a new system designed specifically for corporate finance teams. The move signals a growing push to integrate digital assets into everyday business operations, allowing companies to manage payments, liquidity, and treasury functions...

By Godspower Owie
Published April 3, 2026 01:00 UTC (4h ago)
Crypto Expert Says Dogecoin Is A Weak Altcoin You Do Not Want To Be Holding, Here’s Why

The Dogecoin (DOGE) price is down more than 46% this year, according to CMC data, driven by selling pressures and a general weakness in the meme coin sector. Notably, a crypto analyst has warned investors about the potential downside to holding Dogecoin in this current risk-off market. He notes that the broader financial markets are […]

By Scott Matherson
Published April 3, 2026 01:00 UTC (4h ago)
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH faces distribution, falters at 50-day EMA

Ethereum is down roughly 3% as of writing on Thursday, reversing gains captured over the past two days.Published April 3, 2026 00:55 UTC (4h ago)
Todd Blanche, author of DOJ crypto enforcement memo, is now interim AG

U.S. President Donald Trump named Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and deputy attorney general, as the interim top prosecutor.

By Nikhilesh De
Published April 3, 2026 00:28 UTC (5h ago)
Tokenization: The IMF’s 2026 Roadmap for Global Finance

The post Tokenization: The IMF’s 2026 Roadmap for Global Finance appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On April 2, 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a note regarding real-world assets (RWAs), noting both their advantages and shortcomings in the financial industry. Entitled “Tokenized Finance,” the note acknowledges that...

By Steve Muchoki
Published April 3, 2026 00:19 UTC (5h ago)
Ripple Expands RLUSD Access in South Korea With Coinone Listing

Ripple expands RLUSD into South Korea, opening direct KRW access on a major exchange as its stablecoin strategy continues to expand across global regulated markets and gains traction with growing adoption and liquidity use cases. Ripple Opens Korean Market Access as RLUSD Debuts on Coinone Platform The expansion of RLUSD reflects Ripple’s...

By Kevin Helms
Published April 3, 2026 00:07 UTC (5h ago)
Solana Price Prediction: BNB and SOL See Strong Inflows, but Pepeto Offers Potential Large Caps Cannot Match

The March jobs report drops today on Good Friday, and because stock markets are closed, crypto is the only major market open to react. While some investors wait for the macro picture to clear, institutions have been adding positions for weeks. For traders watching the solana price prediction, that backdrop matters, but it is presale [...] The post...

By PR PR
Published April 3, 2026 00:06 UTC (5h ago)
Shiba Inu's (SHIB) Last Chance, Will XRP Hit $2 Again? Bitcoin (BTC) Bull Run Denied, Could $60,000 Be Next? Crypto Market Review

Market is being pushed to the limit, which creates an uneven battleground for the market.

By Arman Shirinyan
Published April 3, 2026 00:01 UTC (5h ago)
XRP Whales Move $592 Million From Exchanges In Two Days. Discover What Triggered It

XRP is struggling to hold current support levels. The market is uncertain. And in the final days of March, the largest XRP holders on two of the world’s biggest exchanges made a decision that the price action is not yet reflecting. Related Reading: $11.4 Billion in XRP Has Left Binance. Here Is What Happens When Demand Returns A CryptoQuant report...

By Sebastian Villafuerte
Published April 3, 2026 00:00 UTC (5h ago)
Bitcoin Whales Shed 188,000 BTC As Long-Term Selling Pressure Persists

Analytics firm CryptoQuant has highlighted how the 365-day trend of the Bitcoin whales signals structural selling pressure from large holders. Bitcoin Whales Have Seen A Large Negative Yearly Netflow In a new post on X, CryptoQuant has discussed the latest trend in the yearly netflow of the Bitcoin whales, who are investors carrying between 1,000...

By Keshav Verma
Published April 3, 2026 00:00 UTC (5h ago)
XRP Transactions on Binance Hit 2025 Low as Withdrawals Continue to Outpace Deposits

TLDR: XRP deposit transactions on Binance totaled 310,500 over the past 30 days, a yearly low figure. Withdrawals reached 329,400, creating a net negative transaction balance of roughly -18,900 in total. Transaction volumes once exceeded 6 million in a 30-day window before sharply declining in mid-2025. Steady XRP outflows from Binance may reflect...

By Brenda Mary
Published April 2, 2026 23:41 UTC (6h ago)
Ethereum Leaving Cryptocurrency Exchanges At Historic Rate, Are Traders Preparing For A Potential Rally?

The Ethereum price temporarily flipped bullish on Wednesday and has moved back above the $2,100 level, but underlying signals are hinting at a potential continuation of the upward move. During this renewed upside strength, investors across cryptocurrency exchanges are demonstrating positive sentiment toward ETH as they have withdrawn a massive...

By Godspower Owie
Published April 2, 2026 23:00 UTC (6h ago)
BitGo Mint Goes Live: Institutions Can Now Mint and Redeem Stablecoins from One Platform

TLDR: BitGo Mint launches with support for USD1 and SoFiUSD, streamlining stablecoin operations for institutions. The platform combines regulated custody, compliance tools, and in-platform reporting in a single workflow. BitGo’s global network of market makers, banks, and fintechs gains direct access to native minting features. BitGo plans to...

By Brenda Mary
Published April 2, 2026 22:58 UTC (6h ago)
Trump’s efforts to end Iran conflict see ceasefire odds drop to 23.5% by April 30

Market skepticism highlights challenges in achieving a US-Iran ceasefire, but potential diplomatic breakthroughs could emerge by late May. The post Trump’s efforts to end Iran conflict see ceasefire odds drop to 23.5% by April 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 22:57 UTC (6h ago)
How Real Is The Quantum Threat?

Bitcoin Magazine How Real Is The Quantum Threat? A new panel has officially been announced to take place at Bitcoin 2026 titled “How Real Is The Quantum Threat?” The conversation will bring together five voices at the center of one of the most actively debated technical questions in Bitcoin today, and the lineup reflects the full range of...

By Jenna Montgomery
Published April 2, 2026 22:55 UTC (6h ago)
Ceasefire odds drop to 2% as US-Iran tensions escalate

Escalating US-Iran tensions suggest prolonged conflict, diminishing hopes for immediate diplomatic solutions and impacting global stability. The post Ceasefire odds drop to 2% as US-Iran tensions escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 22:51 UTC (6h ago)
US strike on Iranian bridge signals military escalation, ceasefire odds plummet

The military escalation diminishes diplomatic efforts, increasing uncertainty and reducing the likelihood of a near-term ceasefire. The post US strike on Iranian bridge signals military escalation, ceasefire odds plummet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 22:50 UTC (6h ago)
7M Iranians volunteer to fight as US invasion odds rise to 65.5% by April 30

Rising tensions and volunteer mobilization in Iran could escalate regional instability, impacting global markets and geopolitical dynamics. The post 7M Iranians volunteer to fight as US invasion odds rise to 65.5% by April 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 22:49 UTC (6h ago)
Premier League’s Last Gambling Shirt Season: £140M and a UK Crackdown

The 2025/26 Premier League season will mark an end to a lucrative era where gambling brands appeared on the front of matchday shirts, ending a commercial relationship worth over £140 million per season as 11 of 20 clubs prepare to strip betting logos from their kits. The voluntary ban takes effect from the 2026/27 campaign. […]

By Luci Kelemen
Published April 2, 2026 22:30 UTC (7h ago)
Are The Rising Oil Prices Bullish Or Bearish For The Bitcoin Price?

The ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to put immense pressure on Bitcoin and other risk assets. As investor sentiments turn increasingly cautious, analysts are weighing the potential impact of rising oil prices on Bitcoin. The overall outlook is not looking good, with projections suggesting further downside for the leading...

By Scott Matherson
Published April 2, 2026 22:30 UTC (7h ago)
New Bitcoin price lows on the table until $76K becomes support

Bitcoin’s data show a series of bearish trading patterns that could usher in new price lows if the key support at $60,000 fails to hold. Here’s why bulls need to take out $76,000.

By Antonio Oliveira
Published April 2, 2026 22:30 UTC (7h ago)
Iran claims downing of US jet, CENTCOM denies; tensions rise

Market volatility reflects heightened geopolitical risks, with traders anticipating potential military escalation despite official denials. The post Iran claims downing of US jet, CENTCOM denies; tensions rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 22:16 UTC (7h ago)
Crypto market structure bill release pushed back as industries view revised stablecoin yield compromise this week

Crypto and banking industry representatives are viewing revised stablecoin yield compromise language this week.

By Nikhilesh De
Published April 2, 2026 22:12 UTC (7h ago)
XRP Price Prediction: Pepeto Raises Above $8.1M As Traders Eye Listing, XRP Tests $1.30 Support, Oil Tops $106

Oil just crossed $106 after fresh military threats in the Iran conflict, and the risk off move dragged Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP lower within hours. Meanwhile, the xrp price prediction remains uncertain as traders weigh whether $1.30 can hold. Because Pepeto is approaching its Binance listing and has already raised above $8.1M, many traders are...

By PR PR
Published April 2, 2026 22:06 UTC (7h ago)
SpaceX IPO Could Reshape Space Sector Valuations With a Record $75 Billion Listing

TLDR: SpaceX targets $75B in its IPO, more than double the global record set by Saudi Aramco in 2019. Starlink drove $8B in profit last year, making SpaceX already profitable ahead of its public listing. xAI, merged into SpaceX in February, burns $1B monthly, adding risk beneath the Starlink profit story. Nasdaq rule changes allow [...] The post...

By Brenda Mary
Published April 2, 2026 22:03 UTC (7h ago)
Bitcoin Is At Major Risk From This Single Factor And It’s Not As Far Away As You Think; Google

Google’s Quantum AI team recently issued an interesting warning to the cryptocurrency industry, noting how the mathematical foundation securing Bitcoin and most other digital assets may be far more vulnerable to quantum computers than previously believed. In a recent research blog post, Google said the quantum resources needed to attack the...

By Scott Matherson
Published April 2, 2026 22:00 UTC (7h ago)
Riot’s 500 BTC transfer adds pressure to miners’ selling spree

Riot moved about 500 BTC in what analysts say is fresh selling, adding to a wave that’s seen listed miners dump over 15,000 BTC even as treasury firms like Metaplanet keep accumulating. On-chain data flagged a transfer of roughly 500…

By Andrew Folkler
Published April 2, 2026 22:00 UTC (7h ago)
Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

By Cointelegraph
Published April 2, 2026 21:47 UTC (7h ago)
Trump’s $1.5T Defense Budget Push, Iran Warning Send Stocks, Gold, and Bitcoin Lower

Wall Street closed mostly lower on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s national address vowing to hit Iran “extremely hard” reversed Wednesday’s brief optimism and pushed oil prices sharply higher. Oil Hits $111 a Barrel as Trump Speech Crushes April 1 De-escalation Rally Trump delivered the speech on Wednesday evening, warning Iran would be...

By Jamie Redman
Published April 2, 2026 21:43 UTC (7h ago)
UN security council rejects force resolution; Iran to keep hormuz closed

The rejection of the resolution exacerbates geopolitical tensions, increasing the likelihood of military escalation and market volatility. The post UN security council rejects force resolution; Iran to keep hormuz closed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 21:32 UTC (8h ago)
Why Global Banks Could Send XRP To The Moon Despite Ripple’s Mammoth 38 Billion Token Stash

A heated discussion is emerging within the XRP community over whether global banks could truly adopt XRP and trigger its next explosive rally—despite Ripple’s gargantuan token holdings.

By Brenda Ngari
Published April 2, 2026 21:30 UTC (8h ago)
Stablecoin supply reaches $315B in Q1 as USDC rises, USDT declines

Stablecoins dominated crypto trading in Q1 as investors sought safety, while rising bot usage and declining retail flows pointed to shifting market dynamics, according to CEX.io.

By Sam Bourgi
Published April 2, 2026 21:29 UTC (8h ago)
Rocky US economy, private credit stress, war, impact Bitcoin’s odds for $75K rally

Are Bitcoin’s odds for a rally to $75,000 diminished by a weakening US economy, the war in Iran and multiple institutional BTC holders selling in the open market?

By Marcel Pechman
Published April 2, 2026 21:24 UTC (8h ago)
MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale and Debt Reduction Push

Bitcoin Magazine MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale and Debt Reduction Push MARA Holdings is conducting ongoing layoffs across multiple departments after selling $1.1 billion in Bitcoin to cut debt. This post MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale and Debt Reduction Push first appeared on Bitcoin...

By Micah Zimmerman
Published April 2, 2026 21:24 UTC (8h ago)
ZachXBT Accuses Circle of Being ‘Asleep’ as Drift Hack Funds Moved Freely

ZachXBT called Circle "asleep" as stolen USDC flowed from Solana to Ethereum during the multi-hour Drift Protocol exploit window.

By Chayanika Deka
Published April 2, 2026 21:23 UTC (8h ago)
Coinbase-Initiated x402 Foundation Sets Out to Build a Universal Open Payment Standard for the Web

TLDR: Coinbase initiated the x402 Foundation under the Linux Foundation alongside Cloudflare and Stripe as co-founders. Over 20 founding members joined, including Google, Microsoft, Visa, Mastercard, AWS, Circle, and Shopify. The x402 protocol supports both fiat and crypto rails across multiple blockchains and payment networks globally. AI agents...

By Brenda Mary
Published April 2, 2026 21:21 UTC (8h ago)
Ethereum Absorbs $1B In An Hour As Trump Signals Escalation

Ethereum is fighting to hold $2,000. The market is volatile. And the reason has nothing to do with on-chain data, exchange flows, or technical levels — it has to do with what Donald Trump said yesterday. Related Reading: $11.4 Billion in XRP Has Left Binance. Here Is What Happens When Demand Returns Analyst Darkfost has placed the current Ethereum...

By Sebastian Villafuerte
Published April 2, 2026 21:00 UTC (8h ago)
Uniswap brings v2, v3 and v4 to Consensys’ Linea zkEVM

Uniswap has deployed v2, v3 and v4 on Consensys’ Linea zkEVM, bringing its full DEX stack to a low-fee, EVM-equivalent rollup now integrated across the Uniswap app, API and wallet. Uniswap has announced that Uniswap v2, v3 and v4 are…

By Andrew Folkler
Published April 2, 2026 21:00 UTC (8h ago)
Experts Suggest Possible Social Engineering in $280M Drift Protocol Exploit

Blockchain security firms are currently investigating the infamous Drift Protocol breach that drained over $280 million.

By Aliyu Pokima
Published April 2, 2026 20:56 UTC (8h ago)
Outflows Return for Bitcoin ETFs With $174 Million Exit

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) fell back into outflows after two days of gains, dragging ether along with them. XRP also declined, while solana ETFs remained inactive. Ether Sees Renewed Selling as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $174 Million The early-week rebound for crypto ETFs did not last long. After two days of steady inflows, crypto ETFs turned […]

By Emmanuel Musa
Published April 2, 2026 20:51 UTC (8h ago)
Riot Platforms Sells $289M in Bitcoin as Mining Output Drops 4% in Q1

RIOT sold 3,778 BTC at $76,626 average while Q1 production fell to 1,473 coins. Hash rate jumped 26% but treasury shrinks 18% as miners pivot toward AI. (Read More)Published April 2, 2026 20:48 UTC (8h ago)
USS ford prepares to rejoin operations near Iran

The USS Ford's deployment signals potential regional instability, influencing market expectations of increased military engagement. The post USS ford prepares to rejoin operations near Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 20:47 UTC (8h ago)
Bitcoin as Collateral: The Emerging Institutional Yield Layer

For most of its existence, Bitcoin has been treated by institutional capital as a one-dimensional asset: you buy it, you hold it, and you wait

By Adrian Barkley
Published April 2, 2026 20:45 UTC (8h ago)
Iran warns ceasefire may aid US regrouping; USS ford returns to sea

Rising skepticism and distrust hinder diplomatic progress, complicating potential US-Iran peace efforts and impacting geopolitical stability. The post Iran warns ceasefire may aid US regrouping; USS ford returns to sea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 20:43 UTC (8h ago)
Iran’s armed forces warn ceasefire could aid US regrouping

Iran's skepticism over ceasefire talks highlights geopolitical tensions, impacting market confidence and complicating diplomatic efforts. The post Iran’s armed forces warn ceasefire could aid US regrouping appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 20:43 UTC (8h ago)
NVIDIA Nsight Tools Slash Vision AI Decode Times by 85% in New VC-6 Batch Mode

NVIDIA's optimized VC-6 batch mode achieves submillisecond 4K image decoding, delivering up to 85% faster per-image processing for AI training pipelines. (Read More)Published April 2, 2026 20:40 UTC (9h ago)
XRP’s longest slump in a decade collides with Ripple’s $13 trillion institutional push

XRP is in its deepest losing streak in more than a decade, even as Ripple aggressively expands into corporate finance and institutional infrastructure. The disconnect is forcing a key market question: why isn’t that momentum showing up in price? XRP price is in its longest losing streak since 2014, a slide that has left one […] The post XRP’s...

By Oluwapelumi Adejumo
Published April 2, 2026 20:35 UTC (9h ago)
Polymarket expands into equities and commodities with Pyth price feeds

The prediction market is introducing price-based contracts tied to stocks and commodities, using Pyth data feeds as the "resolution source" to automatically settle outcomes.

By Nate Kostar
Published April 2, 2026 20:34 UTC (9h ago)
OpenAI Closes Record $122B Round at $852B Valuation, Eyes AI Superapp

OpenAI secures $122 billion in funding at $852B valuation, backed by Amazon, NVIDIA, SoftBank. Revenue hits $2B monthly as company builds unified AI superapp. (Read More)Published April 2, 2026 20:31 UTC (9h ago)
XRP’s Market Is Going Quiet. Find Out If That Is A Warning Or An Opportunity

XRP is struggling to hold current support levels. The market is uncertain. And beneath the price, the structure that would normally cushion a sell-off has quietly thinned to one of its weakest readings in recent memory. Related Reading: Chainlink Is Being Quietly Targeted By Large Players. Find Out What The On-Chain Data Is Showing An […]

By Sebastian Villafuerte
Published April 2, 2026 20:30 UTC (9h ago)
CFTC sues 3 states over prediction market regulatory authority

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission claims it "first officially recognized" event contracts in 1992 and that Congress has granted it sole authority over the market.

By Vince Quill
Published April 2, 2026 20:21 UTC (9h ago)
Iran hints at reopening Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire odds drop

Iran's potential move could ease tensions, but skepticism persists, impacting market confidence and highlighting geopolitical uncertainties. The post Iran hints at reopening Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 20:20 UTC (9h ago)
X mulls new rules for first-time crypto posts amid tortoise scam

An executive said the social media platform could lock accounts mentioning crypto for the first time and require verification after a scammer faked reports of a tortoise's death.

By Turner Wright
Published April 2, 2026 20:15 UTC (9h ago)
Ethereum Price Prediction: Pepeto Raises Above $8.1M While ETH Drops Below $2,100 and SOL Faces Pressure

Google just warned that quantum computers could crack Bitcoin’s encryption in roughly nine minutes, a finding that rattled the crypto market this week. Ethereum and Solana are both losing ground for different reasons, and the ethereum price prediction shows limited recovery while traders weigh growing risks. The real question is where smart money...

By PR PR
Published April 2, 2026 20:06 UTC (9h ago)
KuCoin picked for Nigeria’s virtual asset pilot as sole global exchange

The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched a pilot supervisory program for Virtual Asset Service Providers and selected a first cohort of six entities, with KuCoin standing out as the only global crypto exchange on the list. According to local…

By Andrew Folkler
Published April 2, 2026 20:00 UTC (9h ago)
Ripple Reveals Economic Impact of Its Donation

A newly released report reveals that the initial crypto contribution allowed AOF to unlock and deploy capital that funded 905 individual loans for underserved small business owners..

By Alex Dovbnya
Published April 2, 2026 19:57 UTC (9h ago)
Circle targets wrapped Bitcoin market with new cirBTC product

Circle unveiled cirBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin product backed 1:1 by BTC, as it expands beyond USDC into DeFi and tokenized markets. The post Circle targets wrapped Bitcoin market with new cirBTC product appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 19:52 UTC (9h ago)
Why Team Identity Checks Are Becoming the Baseline Before Any New Crypto Investment

The age of anonymous founders in the crypto space is fading fast as investors are no longer impressed by flashy slogans or vague promises of “going to the moon.” Instead, they want to know who’s actually building the project: real names, accountability, and a clear understanding of who’s behind the code and the money. In […]

By Felix Mollen
Published April 2, 2026 19:47 UTC (9h ago)
Circle Introduces cirBTC Backed by Onchain BTC Reserves

TLDR Circle has introduced cirBTC as a wrapped bitcoin product backed by native BTC reserves. Each cirBTC token will be fully collateralized and verifiable onchain in real time. Circle stated that it will not rely on third-party attestations or opaque custodians. The company will launch cirBTC first on Ethereum and its Arc blockchain. Circle...

By Maxwell Mutuma
Published April 2, 2026 19:44 UTC (9h ago)
Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ Rhetoric Triggers $440M Crypto Wipeout as Bitcoin Slips Below $66,000

Bitcoin fell below $66,000 after Trump’s aggressive rhetoric on Iran, reversing gains from the prior day’s more conciliatory remarks. Analysts warn that bitcoin now acts as a barometer of risk, with $65,500 marked as a critical support level that could unleash cascading liquidations if breached. Market Volatility and Liquidations For the second...

By Terence Zimwara
Published April 2, 2026 19:39 UTC (10h ago)
Three Macro Signals Align for Altcoins: But Is It Alt Season?

The ISM Manufacturing PMI has cleared 52 for 3 straight months, but a genuine alt season requires it to push past 55.

By Wayne Jones
Published April 2, 2026 19:35 UTC (10h ago)
Elon Musk’s X to Auto-Lock First-Time Crypto Mentions

TLDR Elon Musk’s X will auto-lock accounts that mention cryptocurrency for the first time. The platform will require additional verification before restoring posting access. Head of Product Nikita Bier said the feature aims to remove the incentive behind crypto phishing attacks. The move follows user reports of hijacked accounts promoting scam...

By Maxwell Mutuma
Published April 2, 2026 19:33 UTC (10h ago)
Bitcoin Price Headed To $120,000? Why This analyst Thinks It’s A Good Time To Buy

Crypto analyst Minga has predicted that the Bitcoin price could rally past $120,000 to a new all-time high (ATH) of $190,000 in the next bull cycle. The analyst also indicated that now is a good time to buy as BTC approaches a bottom. Analyst Gives Buy Signal as Bitcoin Price Approaches Bottom In an X post, Minga said that the Bitcoin price is...

By Scott Matherson
Published April 2, 2026 19:30 UTC (10h ago)
Iran threatens long-term strait closure as US plans tariffs

Iran's strategic escalation and US economic measures heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and ceasefire prospects. The post Iran threatens long-term strait closure as US plans tariffs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 19:29 UTC (10h ago)
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Urges Banks to Back Clarity Act

TLDR Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo said banks need the Clarity Act more than crypto firms. Giancarlo stated that crypto companies can move offshore and continue building their platforms. He explained that banks cannot relocate abroad and must operate under US regulations. Giancarlo said banks need clear digital asset rules to stay...

By Maxwell Mutuma
Published April 2, 2026 19:23 UTC (10h ago)
X to roll out auto-lock feature for first-time crypto mentions

X plans to auto-lock and verify first-time crypto mentions as Head of Product Nikita Bier says the move could curb phishing scams on X. The post X to roll out auto-lock feature for first-time crypto mentions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 19:21 UTC (10h ago)
Polymarket Brings TradFi Markets to Prediction Trading With Pyth Integration

Polymarket has integrated Pyth Network as the resolution source for a new category of traditional asset markets on its prediction platform, giving traders a data-backed way to speculate on U.S. equities, commodities, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Pyth Terminal Goes Live as Polymarket Adds Daily Close Markets for U.S. Stocks The partnership,...

By Jamie Redman
Published April 2, 2026 19:20 UTC (10h ago)
$1B Ethereum Derivatives Sell-Off Follows Trump Remarks

TLDR Ethereum derivatives recorded more than $1 billion in sell volume within one hour after Trump’s speech on Iran. Ethereum’s price fell over 4% as traders increased short positions in the derivatives market. Binance accounted for nearly $968 million of the total Ethereum derivatives sell activity. The S&P 500 lost about $500 billion in market...

By Maxwell Mutuma
Published April 2, 2026 19:13 UTC (10h ago)
Fireblocks Targets AI Agent Infrastructure Gap in Institutional Finance

Fireblocks outlines why AI agents executing B2B payments need purpose-built infrastructure beyond standard LLM capabilities for compliance and asset custody. (Read More)Published April 2, 2026 19:12 UTC (10h ago)
Odds of US forces entering Iran by april 30 rise to 63% after trump’s speech

Increased odds of US forces entering Iran could escalate geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and international relations. The post Odds of US forces entering Iran by april 30 rise to 63% after trump’s speech appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 19:09 UTC (10h ago)
Ripple Completes 700M XRP Escrow Lock for April

TLDR Ripple re-locked 700 million XRP into its escrow account on April 1, 2026. The company returned the tokens in two transactions of 500 million and 200 million XRP. Ripple retained 300 million XRP, increasing the circulating supply. On-chain data showed 33.344 billion XRP remained in escrow after the update. XRP price fell by more [...] The...

By Maxwell Mutuma
Published April 2, 2026 19:02 UTC (10h ago)
Bitcoin Under Pressure As Selling Pressure Refuses To Ease In Sideways Market Conditions

For the past few days, the price of Bitcoin has been hovering between the $70,000 and $64,000 range, with no definite trajectory within the period. Despite the lack of direction in price, selling activity has continued across the market, effectively putting robust pressure on the leading cryptocurrency asset. Persistent Selling Activity Weighs on...

By Godspower Owie
Published April 2, 2026 19:00 UTC (10h ago)
Fundrise’s VCX fund to tokenize shares on Kraken’s xStocks

Technology investment platform Fundrise is partnering with crypto exchange Kraken to tokenize shares of its Fundrise Innovation Fund VCX, according to reporting from Crowdfund Insider. The deal will see the publicly listed VCX vehicle, which trades on the NYSE, wrapped…

By Andrew Folkler
Published April 2, 2026 19:00 UTC (10h ago)
Jordan calls for arab defense treaty activation amid US-Iran tensions

Jordan's call for activating the Arab defense treaty may escalate regional military alliances, complicating US-Iran peace efforts. The post Jordan calls for arab defense treaty activation amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 18:59 UTC (10h ago)
USDC Maker Finally Launching Wrapped Bitcoin Token

Circle, the fintech heavyweight behind the widely adopted USDC stablecoin, is making a major play to bring the world's largest cryptocurrency into the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

By Alex Dovbnya
Published April 2, 2026 18:59 UTC (10h ago)
Asprofin Bank Partners with RRP Electronics as Tier-One Contractor for Expansive Data Center Initiative

ROSEAU, Dominica, April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A strategic alliance has been formalized between...

By Globe PRwire
Published April 2, 2026 18:59 UTC (10h ago)
CFTC and DOJ Sue Illinois Over Prediction Market Crackdown

TLDR The CFTC and the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Illinois over its action against prediction markets. Federal regulators argue that the Commodity Exchange Act gives the CFTC exclusive authority over event contracts. Illinois sent cease-and-desist letters to platforms including Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com in 2025. The CFTC...

By Maxwell Mutuma
Published April 2, 2026 18:49 UTC (10h ago)
XRP Ledger addresses hit all-time high, up 3.3% in Q1 2026

The XRP Ledger (XRPL), which uses XRP as its native token, has experienced a steady growth in addresses during the … Continue reading The post XRP Ledger addresses hit all-time high, up 3.3% in Q1 2026 appeared first on Finbold.

By Steve Muchoki
Published April 2, 2026 18:44 UTC (10h ago)
Amazon (AMZN) Shares Slide After Implementing 3.5% Surcharge on Marketplace Sellers

Amazon (AMZN) stock drops 0.89% after unveiling 3.5% fuel surcharge for third-party sellers, effective April 17, as Iran war pushes oil prices higher. The post Amazon (AMZN) Shares Slide After Implementing 3.5% Surcharge on Marketplace Sellers appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 18:41 UTC (11h ago)
Top 3 Magnificent 7 Stocks to Buy: Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Amazon (AMZN) Lead the Pack

Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Amazon (AMZN) lead the Magnificent 7 stocks with AI growth, cloud strength, and compelling valuations for 2025. The post Top 3 Magnificent 7 Stocks to Buy: Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Amazon (AMZN) Lead the Pack appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 18:40 UTC (11h ago)
The Evolution of Crypto Trading: How Automation is Replacing Emotion in Capital Management

In the high-stakes crypto market of 2026, success is defined by execution speed rather than just intuition. The primary hurdles for private investors remain the same: psychological pressure and the grueling necessity of 24/7 market monitoring. Visit Website

By Andrew MacGill
Published April 2, 2026 18:38 UTC (11h ago)
Arthur Hayes Reacts as Drift Hack Hits Solana

TLDR Arthur Hayes questioned whether native multisig wallets on Solana could have prevented the Drift Protocol hack. Early investigations showed that attackers compromised administrative access rather than exploiting smart contract code. Solana leaders stated that human weaknesses and operational security gaps enabled the breach. Drift Protocol...

By Maxwell Mutuma
Published April 2, 2026 18:37 UTC (11h ago)
Ray 2.55 Adds Fault Tolerance for Large-Scale AI Model Deployments

Anyscale's Ray Serve LLM update enables DP group fault tolerance for vLLM WideEP deployments, reducing downtime risk for distributed AI inference systems. (Read More)Published April 2, 2026 18:35 UTC (11h ago)
Vitalik Buterin Quietly Burns Memecoins In April Fools’ Clean-Up

Ethereum's flamboyant founder gets rid of a bunch of barely-known memes as a part of a regular 'quality control' routine. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By Samantha Diamo
Published April 2, 2026 18:29 UTC (11h ago)
Here’s why bitcoin’s drop below $68,000 raises the risk of a crash under $60,000

The negative gamma zone below $68,000 can trigger a self-reinforcing sell-off, leading to an ever larger slump.

By Omkar Godbole
Published April 2, 2026 18:27 UTC (11h ago)
Open AI Models Match Frontier Performance at 90% Lower Cost

LangChain benchmarks show GLM-5 and MiniMax M2.7 now rival Claude and GPT on agent tasks while cutting costs from $250/day to $12/day for high-volume applications. (Read More)Published April 2, 2026 18:27 UTC (11h ago)
Ether at risk of new 2026 lows if bulls fail to turn $2.4K into support

Fresh lows below $1,736 could be in store for Ether price if bulls fail to hold the altcoin’s price above an important ascending trendline.

By Biraajmaan Tamuly
Published April 2, 2026 18:25 UTC (11h ago)
IMF Report Calls Stablecoins Weak Point in Tokenization

TLDR The IMF states that tokenization replaces core financial architecture rather than improving existing systems. The report identifies stablecoins as the weakest link within the tokenized financial structure. Stablecoin transaction volume reached $1.8 trillion per month by early 2026. The IMF says 97% of stablecoins are denominated in U.S....

By Maxwell Mutuma
Published April 2, 2026 18:23 UTC (11h ago)
CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities have launched a coordinated legal offensive to cement control over prediction markets, challenging state interventions and raising the stakes for how event contracts are governed across U.S. derivatives markets. CFTC-DOJ Lawsuits Target State Control Over Prediction Markets Authority The Commodity Futures Trading Commission...

By Kevin Helms
Published April 2, 2026 18:15 UTC (11h ago)
Airline Stocks Tumble as Trump’s Iran War Comments Spark Jet Fuel Cost Concerns

United Airlines (UAL) and Southwest (LUV) stocks fell sharply as Trump's Iran war comments and 70% jet fuel price surge weigh on airline sector outlook. The post Airline Stocks Tumble as Trump’s Iran War Comments Spark Jet Fuel Cost Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 18:12 UTC (11h ago)
Sidus Space (SIDU) Stock Soars 44% on LizzieSat-3 Revenue and Strong Cash Position

Sidus Space (SIDU) stock jumps 44% after reporting $43.2M cash, LizzieSat-3 operational revenue, and major defense pipeline expansion in FY2025 results. The post Sidus Space (SIDU) Stock Soars 44% on LizzieSat-3 Revenue and Strong Cash Position appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 18:12 UTC (11h ago)
3Commas Unveils QuantPilot, Targeting Retail Traders With Institutional-Style AI Tools

3Commas launches QuantPilot, an AI-powered crypto trading platform enabling users to build, test, and deploy quantitative strategies without coding. Early access now open for advanced traders.

By Crypto Daily
Published April 2, 2026 18:11 UTC (11h ago)
Ripple Prime Wins BBB Grade as Kroll Notes Backing

TLDR Kroll assigned Ripple Prime a BBB issuer rating, placing it at the lowest investment-grade tier. The agency cited strong financial backing from Ripple Labs as a key credit strength. Ripple Prime became profitable in 2025 after significant capital support from its parent company. Kroll noted that revenue remains concentrated in derivatives...

By Maxwell Mutuma
Published April 2, 2026 18:08 UTC (11h ago)
Alabama Gives DAOs Legal Standing, Bets On On-Chain Governance

New Alabama state law puts fully-regulated decentralized autonomous organizations in motion, following Wyoming. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By Samantha Diamo
Published April 2, 2026 18:07 UTC (11h ago)
Trump’s speech signals ongoing conflict, dims ceasefire chances

Trump's speech exacerbates geopolitical tensions, undermining short-term diplomatic efforts and impacting market confidence in conflict resolution. The post Trump’s speech signals ongoing conflict, dims ceasefire chances appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 18:06 UTC (11h ago)
Airline Stocks Tumble as United (UAL) and Southwest (LUV) Face Soaring Jet Fuel Crisis

United Airlines (UAL) dropped 3.2% and Southwest (LUV) fell 2.3% as concerns mount over prolonged high jet fuel costs from the Iran conflict. The post Airline Stocks Tumble as United (UAL) and Southwest (LUV) Face Soaring Jet Fuel Crisis appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 18:04 UTC (11h ago)
Reserve assets face new test as sanctions risk pushes Bitcoin into policy debate

A recent paper by the Bitcoin Policy Institute on Taiwan opens with a familiar argument that the country's reserves are overconcentrated in dollars. Gold underperforms its potential, and Bitcoin could complement both. Readers who stop there miss the more consequential claim buried in the blockade-and-invasion framework on pages 5 through 7, where...

By Gino Matos
Published April 2, 2026 18:00 UTC (11h ago)
How Crypto Founders Build Authority With Media PR

How do crypto founders gain media authority? Explore proven PR strategies, real case results, and what to expect from a crypto PR agency.

By Crypto Daily
Published April 2, 2026 18:00 UTC (11h ago)
Pundit Predicts How Long It Will Take For The XRP Price To Reach $20

The XRP price reaching $20 may take several years, according to a market pundit who recently outlined a long-range roadmap for the digital asset. His projection places the milestone near the end of the decade while suggesting the current market phase could still present opportunities before the next major expansion begins. XRP Price Path To $20 By...

By Sandra White
Published April 2, 2026 18:00 UTC (11h ago)
Hyperliquid whales sit on $3.4B in positions as longs edge shorts

According to real-time data from analytics platform Coinglass, large traders on perpetual DEX Hyperliquid currently hold a combined $3.4 billion in notional positions across the venue. Of that, $1.737 billion is in long positions, accounting for 51.08% of whale exposure,…

By Andrew Folkler
Published April 2, 2026 18:00 UTC (11h ago)
MSTR Stock Keeps Falling as MSTY’s Huge Yield Sparks a New Debate

TLDR MSTR stock remains under pressure as Bitcoin continues trading in a tight range. Strategy faces added risk because its share count keeps rising through continued dilution. The company’s net asset value has dropped below 1, removing a key support for the stock. MSTY has gained attention because it offers an unusually high yield tied [...] The...

By Maxwell Mutuma
Published April 2, 2026 17:56 UTC (11h ago)
Evostock Continues to Offer Trading Features for Global Investors

Santiago, Chile – April 4, 2026 Evostock.com continues to provide a range of trading...

By Globe PRwire
Published April 2, 2026 17:50 UTC (11h ago)
Circle Reveals Wrapped Bitcoin Product With Real-Time Onchain Reserve Verification

Circle announced cirBTC, a new wrapped bitcoin token backed 1:1 by native BTC, designed to give institutional users verifiable, onchain exposure to bitcoin across decentralized finance ( DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi). Circle Expands Beyond Stablecoins With cirBTC Wrapped Bitcoin Product The company, best known as the issuer of USDC,...

By Jamie Redman
Published April 2, 2026 17:45 UTC (11h ago)
Bitcoin Net Realized Losses Worsen 60% Weekly to -$410M

A recovery signal will require STH SOPR to return above 1.0 and Net Realized P/L to simultaneously turn positive.

By Wayne Jones
Published April 2, 2026 17:44 UTC (11h ago)
Cifra Markets review: A regulated gateway to crypto trading

Cifra Markets aims to bring regulated, transparent access to crypto in a $2.55 trillion global market. At the time of writing, the global cryptocurrency market is a $2.55 trillion market, yet millions of users still lack access to a regulated,…

By Samuel Msiska
Published April 2, 2026 17:44 UTC (11h ago)
XRP Makes History Again With ZK Privacy Transactions, Here’s The Update

Crypto pundit Pumpius has drawn attention to the launch of ZK privacy transactions on the XRP Ledger. He noted that this is a historic moment for the network and XRP, as the altcoin gains new utility. XRP Makes History With ZK Privacy Transactions In an X post, Pumpius stated that history has been made with […]

By Scott Matherson
Published April 2, 2026 17:30 UTC (12h ago)
x402 joins Linux Foundation with backing from Google, Stripe, AWS

Coinbase’s x402 protocol has formally joined the Linux Foundation, with the goal of turning its AI-focused payments stack into an open, standardized layer for internet-native transactions, according to reporting from CoinDesk. Designed to embed stablecoin payments directly into the HTTP…

By Dorian Batycka
Published April 2, 2026 17:30 UTC (12h ago)
PR Tools That Help You Choose Media Outlets Without Guesswork

Discover the best PR tools that help you choose media outlets without guesswork. Learn how platforms like Outset Media Index bring data-driven precision to media planning.

By Crypto Daily
Published April 2, 2026 17:20 UTC (12h ago)
HBAR Scores 4th In Crypto ETFs Ahead Of Major Price Test

Most analysts aren’t assured of Hedera’s local bottom, but ETF data shows big-timers quietly acquired throughout March. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By Tadas Klimasevskis
Published April 2, 2026 17:18 UTC (12h ago)
Binance Commits $500K to Ukraine Digital Resilience Lab for Web3 Development

Binance partners with Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation and Lviv IT Cluster, pledging $500K to establish Digital Resilience Lab for Web3 ecosystem growth. (Read More)Published April 2, 2026 17:16 UTC (12h ago)
Polymarket taps Pyth to power stock, commodity, and index prediction markets

Polymarket leverages Pyth's oracle for precise pricing in prediction markets, enhancing asset trading with verified data integration. The post Polymarket taps Pyth to power stock, commodity, and index prediction markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 17:10 UTC (12h ago)
Coinbase (COIN) Stock Secures Preliminary Federal Trust Charter Approval from OCC

Coinbase (COIN) stock gains conditional OCC approval for federal trust charter covering custody and infrastructure, not retail deposits or traditional banking. The post Coinbase (COIN) Stock Secures Preliminary Federal Trust Charter Approval from OCC appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 17:09 UTC (12h ago)
NVIDIA GH200 Hits 4.6 Microsecond Latency in Trading Benchmark

NVIDIA's Grace Hopper Superchip achieves record single-digit microsecond inference times in STAC-ML benchmark, challenging FPGA dominance in algorithmic trading. (Read More)Published April 2, 2026 17:08 UTC (12h ago)
Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Gains Despite Price Target Reductions and Major Insider Selling

Delta Air Lines (DAL) stock jumped 2.1% on Amazon satellite news, but analysts cut price targets and insiders sold $44M in shares. Full analysis here. The post Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Gains Despite Price Target Reductions and Major Insider Selling appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 17:02 UTC (12h ago)
Blue Owl Capital (OWL) Stock Plunges 5.4% Amid $5.4B Withdrawal Wave from Private Credit Funds

Blue Owl Capital (OWL) stock fell 5.4% after $5.4B in redemption requests hit its private-credit funds. OWL is now down over 40% year-to-date. The post Blue Owl Capital (OWL) Stock Plunges 5.4% Amid $5.4B Withdrawal Wave from Private Credit Funds appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 17:01 UTC (12h ago)
Space Sector Showdown: Comparing Rocket Lab (RKLB), Intuitive Machines (LUNR), and Planet Labs (PL)

Compare Rocket Lab (RKLB), Intuitive Machines (LUNR), and Planet Labs (PL) space stocks: revenue growth, backlog analysis, and Wall Street ratings. The post Space Sector Showdown: Comparing Rocket Lab (RKLB), Intuitive Machines (LUNR), and Planet Labs (PL) appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 17:00 UTC (12h ago)
From Inbox to Income: W3.io is Building the Digital Rails That Lead Creators to Bitcoin

A roundtable with Porter Stowell (CEO, W3.io), Audie Sheridan (CTO, W3.io), Brian Freeman (CEO, Creatorland), and Giancarlo Roma (Senior Business Development Associate, Ava Labs) The creator economy is now a $250 billion industry – and it is still accelerating at four times the rate of U.S. GDP growth. But for most creators, that headline figure...

By Media
Published April 2, 2026 17:00 UTC (12h ago)
YZi Labs doubles down on Predict.fun after $1.8B volume surge

YZi Labs has announced a strategic additional investment in prediction market platform Predict.fun following the second season of its EASY Residency program, according to an official update from the firm. The follow‑on round brings in Susquehanna Crypto, the digital asset…

By Andrew Folkler
Published April 2, 2026 17:00 UTC (12h ago)
NVIDIA Optimizes Google Gemma 4 for Edge AI Deployment Across Hardware Stack

NVIDIA announces full support for Google's Gemma 4 multimodal AI models across Blackwell, Jetson, and RTX platforms, enabling enterprise-grade local deployment. (Read More)Published April 2, 2026 16:59 UTC (12h ago)
SoFi expands into institutional finance with integrated crypto services

The new platform enables companies to hold funds, move money and settle transactions in fiat or crypto within a single regulated system.

By Nate Kostar
Published April 2, 2026 16:56 UTC (12h ago)
Oil reversal and crowded shorts keep crypto traders on edge

Crypto markets face volatility due to heavy short positions and long-term holder selling, despite oil price changes easing inflation concerns. The post Oil reversal and crowded shorts keep crypto traders on edge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 16:56 UTC (12h ago)
Circle took no action during Drift Protocol attack, says investigator

Circle's inaction during the Drift Protocol attack raises concerns about centralized stablecoin reliability and regulatory oversight effectiveness. The post Circle took no action during Drift Protocol attack, says investigator appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 16:55 UTC (12h ago)
Beyond the Term Sheet: What Founders Should Expect from Crypto Venture Funds in 2026

Raising capital is often treated as the finish line. The 2026 reality is that, for crypto teams, it is the starting point. Funding matters, of course, as it gives a project the resources to hire, build, and grow. But in crypto, capital alone rarely creates momentum. Markets move fast, product cycles are compressed, communities form […]

By Jordan Hristov
Published April 2, 2026 16:51 UTC (12h ago)
Dogecoin (DOGE) Could be on the Verge of a Huge Move: Crash or Rally Comes Next?

"If history rhymes, DOGE could be gearing up for a massive breakout," one analyst stated.

By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov
Published April 2, 2026 16:48 UTC (12h ago)
Iran’s largest bridge collapses amid crisis

The bridge collapse highlights Iran's infrastructure vulnerabilities, but market sentiment suggests limited immediate impact on regime stability. The post Iran’s largest bridge collapses amid crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 16:42 UTC (13h ago)
Trump urges Iran to make a deal before it is too late

Trump's diplomatic push may reduce military tensions, influencing market expectations and fostering potential regional stability shifts. The post Trump urges Iran to make a deal before it is too late appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 16:41 UTC (13h ago)
Bitcoin miner Soluna acquires $53M wind farm to power AI facility

Soluna expanded into artificial intelligence in 2024 to shore up declining revenues from its crypto mining business, mirroring an industry-wide shift toward AI workloads.

By Vince Quill
Published April 2, 2026 16:37 UTC (13h ago)
Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Faces Wave of Analyst Downgrades Amid Slowing Trading Volumes

Robinhood (HOOD) stock faces analyst downgrades as Needham, Compass Point cut targets after March showed declining trading volumes across equities and crypto. The post Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Faces Wave of Analyst Downgrades Amid Slowing Trading Volumes appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 16:35 UTC (13h ago)
Intuitive Machines (LUNR) Stock Soars 17% Following Major NASA Lunar Contract Award

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock jumped 16.9% to a 52-week high after securing a $180.4M NASA contract for the IM-5 lunar mission to the South Pole. The post Intuitive Machines (LUNR) Stock Soars 17% Following Major NASA Lunar Contract Award appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 16:35 UTC (13h ago)
Transocean (RIG) Stock Jumps 6.5% on Billion-Dollar Contract Win and Debt Reduction

Transocean (RIG) stock surged 6.5% Thursday after securing approximately $1B in new drilling contracts and retiring $358M in debt obligations. The post Transocean (RIG) Stock Jumps 6.5% on Billion-Dollar Contract Win and Debt Reduction appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 16:34 UTC (13h ago)
Former CFTC Chairman Says Banks Need Clarity Act More Than the Crypto Industry

Chris Giancarlo, a former CFTC chairman, has made a bold statement on who needs the Clarity Act more between the crypto industry and banks. Speaking on the Paul Baron podcast recently, Giancarlo claims that banks need this crypto market structure more than the digital asset sector. Visit Website

By Elendu Benedict
Published April 2, 2026 16:33 UTC (13h ago)
Iran’s mobarakeh plant halts production, tensions spike in Strait of Hormuz

Rising tensions and halted production signal increased geopolitical instability, impacting global markets and diplomatic efforts in the region. The post Iran’s mobarakeh plant halts production, tensions spike in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 16:33 UTC (13h ago)
Bitcoin Weakens While Oil Climbs After Trump Signals Continued Iran Strikes

Crude oil climbed back above $100 a barrel and Bitcoin slipped as US President Donald Trump used a White House address to say the military campaign in Iran was close to wrapping up, while also warning that more strikes could come in the next two to three weeks. Related Reading: Bitcoin Ends 5-Month Losing Run — Real Reversal Or Just April Fool’s...

By Christian Encila
Published April 2, 2026 16:30 UTC (13h ago)
Polymarket traders now price 65% odds WTI hits $120 in 2026

Polymarket traders now put a 65% chance on WTI crude hitting $120 at some point in 2026, as Middle East tensions and supply fears drive a rapid repricing of oil risk. Prediction platform Polymarket is currently assigning a 65% chance…

By Dorian Batycka
Published April 2, 2026 16:30 UTC (13h ago)
Coinbase Secures Conditional Approval for US National Trust Charter

Coinbase has managed to obtain a conditional approval for a US national trust charter.

By George Georgiev
Published April 2, 2026 16:29 UTC (13h ago)
Inside Altura’s Bet on On-Chain Gold Arbitrage for Retail Investors

As volatility returns to gold markets, a new DeFi protocol is attempting to modernise one of commodities trading’s most opaque but profitable strategies.

By CryptoDaily
Published April 2, 2026 16:28 UTC (13h ago)
Coinbase Joins Ripple, Circle With Conditional OCC National Trust Charter Approval

Coinbase has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust company charter, the company announced Thursday. Coinbase Moves Closer to Federal Crypto Custody With OCC Approval According to a Bloomberg report, the OCC granted the preliminary green light to Coinbase National Trust Company,...

By Jamie Redman
Published April 2, 2026 16:25 UTC (13h ago)
CFTC sues Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut over states' sports prediction market efforts

The CFTC argued in a lawsuit that the Commodity Exchange Act gave it "exclusive jurisdiction" over all swaps, which include prediction markets.

By Nikhilesh De
Published April 2, 2026 16:24 UTC (13h ago)
Iran’s oversight proposal in Strait of Hormuz drops ceasefire odds

Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting ceasefire probabilities and market expectations for conflict resolution. The post Iran’s oversight proposal in Strait of Hormuz drops ceasefire odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 16:24 UTC (13h ago)
Predict.fun lands YZi Labs and Susquehanna Crypto investment to scale BNB Chain prediction markets

Predict.fun secures backing from YZi Labs and Susquehanna Crypto as it scales BNB Chain prediction markets. The post Predict.fun lands YZi Labs and Susquehanna Crypto investment to scale BNB Chain prediction markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 16:22 UTC (13h ago)
Omani LNG carrier attempts transit through Strait of Hormuz

The LNG carrier's transit attempt signals potential diplomatic progress, influencing market optimism for a US-Iran ceasefire resolution. The post Omani LNG carrier attempts transit through Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 16:21 UTC (13h ago)
Texas Firm Suffers Cybersecurity Breach As Names, Social Security Details, Phone Numbers, Full-Face Photos and Other Data Exposed

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are being warned after a Texas-based healthcare firm suffered a major cybersecurity incident. In a new filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital says 257,073 people are affected by a data breach that allowed an “unauthorized party” to access its computer network and...

By Henry Kanapi
Published April 2, 2026 16:20 UTC (13h ago)
Coinbase wins initial bank regulator nod for trust charter, boosting custody push

Coinbase’s conditional OCC approval moves it closer to operating as a federally regulated crypto custodian, pending compliance and final review.

By Helene Braun
Published April 2, 2026 16:18 UTC (13h ago)
Iran shoots down chinese drone, hits bahrain cloud center

Iran's military actions suggest regime stability, impacting market perceptions and reducing the likelihood of imminent political collapse. The post Iran shoots down chinese drone, hits bahrain cloud center appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 16:12 UTC (13h ago)
XRP Slides Deeper Into Danger Zone as Market Weakness Accelerates Despite Ripple Strength

XRP slides deeper into bearish territory as selling pressure builds and key support levels weaken, reinforcing a sustained downtrend and fragile market structure, while Ripple advances institutional growth and enterprise adoption, underscoring longer-term ecosystem resilience. XRP Price Trend Weakens as Bearish Structure Tightens At 12:09 p.m. on...

By Kevin Helms
Published April 2, 2026 16:12 UTC (13h ago)
Coinbase Receives Conditional OCC Approval to Form National Trust Company

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Receives Conditional OCC Approval to Form National Trust Company Coinbase has received conditional approval from the OCC to establish Coinbase National Trust Company, according to a company statement. This post Coinbase Receives Conditional OCC Approval to Form National Trust Company first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and...

By Micah Zimmerman
Published April 2, 2026 16:12 UTC (13h ago)
Australia Moves to Regulate Crypto Firms

New framework targets platforms holding user funds, reshaping oversight of Australian digital asset market. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By DailyCoin Team
Published April 2, 2026 16:10 UTC (13h ago)
Elliptic links Drift’s $286m exploit to North Korean Hackers

Elliptic linked the $286 million Drift exploit to suspected North Korean hackers in what ranks as the second biggest DeFi hack on Solana. The post Elliptic links Drift’s $286m exploit to North Korean Hackers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 16:06 UTC (13h ago)
Ethereum Derivatives Flooded With $1B in Sells as Markets React to Trump

Over $968 million of ETH sell orders hit Binance alone as Trump's remarks sparked volatility.

By Chayanika Deka
Published April 2, 2026 16:05 UTC (13h ago)
Ripple CEO Reacts to BBB Rating for Ripple Prime, Lists Three Points It Validates

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, breaks down Ripple Prime's new BBB investment rating from Kroll.

By Gamza Khanzadaev
Published April 2, 2026 16:04 UTC (13h ago)
Wall Street Firms and Crypto Companies to Review New Market Structure Proposal in Private Sessions

Bitcoin Magazine Wall Street Firms and Crypto Companies to Review New Market Structure Proposal in Private Sessions Crypto and banking industry representatives will review a revised stablecoin yield proposal this week as lawmakers try to resolve a months-long dispute over whether stablecoin issuers should be allowed to offer yield. This post Wall...

By Micah Zimmerman
Published April 2, 2026 16:03 UTC (13h ago)
Coinbase receives conditional approval for US trust charter

Chief legal officer Paul Grewal announced the approval on Thursday, thanking OCC head Jonathan Gould, who took office less than a year ago.

By Turner Wright
Published April 2, 2026 16:01 UTC (13h ago)
Bitcoin Can’t Be Stopped: Seasoned Industry Analysts Share Shocking Revelation

Experts have gathered on the popular YouTube channel, The Wolf of All Streets, to examine Bitcoin (BTC) and rising global uncertainty. Bloomberg Senior Commodities Strategist Mike McGlone joined former CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger and macro strategist James Lavish for a detailed discussion. They explored ongoing debt pressures in the US, money...

By Sandra White
Published April 2, 2026 16:00 UTC (13h ago)
Rakebit Unveils Massive Loyalty Overhaul: New Players Get Zero House Edge on First $1,000

Rakebit just dropped what might be its most significant update ever, and it fundamentally changes the math for anyone stepping into the crypto casino for the first time. The Loyalty Leveling System v2 is now live, bringing with it an expanded progression structure, accelerated rewards, and a welcome offer that sounds too generous to be [...] The...

By Michelle DG
Published April 2, 2026 16:00 UTC (13h ago)
Anthony Scaramucci backs Saylor’s 11.5% Bitcoin yield while teasing ‘Mooch 2028’

Anthony Scaramucci is openly backing Michael Saylor’s high‑yield Bitcoin strategy at the same time he jolts markets with a tongue‑in‑cheek X video announcing a 2028 presidential run, sharpening the line between his crypto advocacy and broader economic message. In a…

By Dorian Batycka
Published April 2, 2026 16:00 UTC (13h ago)
Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois on April 2, 2026, seeking to permanently block the state from enforcing its gambling laws against federally regulated prediction market platforms. U.S. Government Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Rules, Seeks...

By Jamie Redman
Published April 2, 2026 15:59 UTC (13h ago)
Market Pundit Shares In-Depth Outlook for Ripple’s XRP as Q2 Kicks Off‬

An analyst tracking Elliott Wave patterns shared his Q2 outlook for XRP, noting that the first-quarter forecast largely unfolded as anticipated despite ongoing market frustration.

By Olivia Brooke
Published April 2, 2026 15:58 UTC (13h ago)
Ripple Burns 40 Million RLUSD After Community Demands Explanation

Total of 39.9 million RLUSD has been permanently removed from circulation in mere minutes, sparking discussions among the community.

By Caroline Amosun
Published April 2, 2026 15:58 UTC (13h ago)
CME Group Reveals Key Date for Crypto Futures Traders

Leading derivatives marketplace CME Group announces key date that may concern BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK and XLM traders.

By Tomiwabold Olajide
Published April 2, 2026 15:52 UTC (13h ago)
Two reasons to be bearish on Shiba Inu

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has corrected from its daily open of $0.0000060 to trade around $0.0000058 at the time of writing on Thursday.Published April 2, 2026 15:49 UTC (13h ago)
Bitcoin holders face $600B in unrealized losses as BTC price slips to $66K

About 44% of Bitcoin's circulating supply trades underwater at $66,000 with weak spot demand weighing on market sentiment.

By Nancy Lubale
Published April 2, 2026 15:47 UTC (13h ago)
XRP’s use case should benefit from global stress, so why is price acting like a risk asset?

XRP enters an identity crisis as oil, inflation fears, and dollar strength hit the market all at once XRP has reached the hardest phase of the cycle. The asset spent much of the year carrying a cleaner institutional narrative than most large-cap altcoins. CryptoSlate has already tracked institutional migration into Ripple-linked products, ETF...

By Liam 'Akiba' Wright
Published April 2, 2026 15:45 UTC (13h ago)
Billionaire Dan Sundheim Dumps Nine Stocks, Pours $674,201,000 Into Amazon, Spotify and Autodesk

Billionaire investor Daniel Sundheim is snapping up hundreds of millions of dollars of shares of Amazon (AMZN), Spotify (SPOT) and Autodesk (ADSK). The latest 13F filing of Sundheim’s D1 Capital Partners shows the hedge fund opened a new position in the tech titan Amazon, buying 1,340,523 AMZN shares worth $309.419 million in Q4 of 2025. D1 […]...

By Henry Kanapi
Published April 2, 2026 15:43 UTC (13h ago)
Coinbase wins OCC nod to become a national trust bank, joining Ripple, Fidelity

Coinbase's federal charter approval could significantly boost institutional trust in crypto, potentially accelerating mainstream adoption. The post Coinbase wins OCC nod to become a national trust bank, joining Ripple, Fidelity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Vivian Nguyen
Published April 2, 2026 15:42 UTC (13h ago)
Solana Hasn’t Bottomed Yet—Here’s Where the Real SOL Rally Could Begin

The post Solana Hasn’t Bottomed Yet—Here’s Where the Real SOL Rally Could Begin appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Solana price faced significant upward pressure as the broader market sentiments turned bearish following Trump’s address on the ongoing war. After losing a key support zone, the SOL is now trapped below the resistance, which...

By Sahana Vibhute
Published April 2, 2026 15:42 UTC (14h ago)
'But It's the Standard!': Cardano Creator Hoskinson Responds to Avalanche Founder's Joke About Ripple

Cardano's Charles Hoskinson delivers a sharp, ironic response to Emin Gün Sirer's April Fools' prank on Ripple.

By Gamza Khanzadaev
Published April 2, 2026 15:42 UTC (14h ago)
Ripple concludes 700 million XRP escrow lock for April

Ripple Labs re-locked 70% of the 1 billion XRP received from its escrow account in April 2026. The blockchain payment … Continue reading The post Ripple concludes 700 million XRP escrow lock for April appeared first on Finbold.

By Steve Muchoki
Published April 2, 2026 15:39 UTC (14h ago)
Standard Chartered Predicts $500K Bitcoin and $40K Ethereum by 2030

A Standard Chartered analyst has laid out one of the most bullish long-term forecasts yet for Bitcoin and Ethereum. The projection suggests BTC and ETH could reach astronomical highs by the end of the decade. Visit Website

By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
Published April 2, 2026 15:38 UTC (14h ago)
Bitcoin Currently Following a Historical Trend That Always Plays Out in Midterm Years

The recent Bitcoin pullback may be part of a historical trend that has always played out during midterm years. While most Bitcoin investors have blamed the latest Bitcoin drop on President Trump's recent speech concerning the Iran conflict, Benjamin Cowen believes Bitcoin may simply be following a pattern that has appeared many times during U.S....

By Sam Wisdom Raphael
Published April 2, 2026 15:37 UTC (14h ago)
Bitcoin to $10,000: Top Bloomberg Expert McGlone Warns of 'Crypto Bubble Burst' in 2026

Bloomberg Intelligence's Mike McGlone warns of a potential Bitcoin return to $10,000 in 2026. Among the reasons are post-pandemic bubble bursts and millions of new tokens that dilute the market.

By Gamza Khanzadaev
Published April 2, 2026 15:37 UTC (14h ago)
LNVPN Rebrands to Nadanada.me as Privacy Infrastructure Expands with Anonymous eSIMs and Lightning Payments

Bitcoin Magazine LNVPN Rebrands to Nadanada.me as Privacy Infrastructure Expands with Anonymous eSIMs and Lightning Payments Nadanada.me, formerly LNVPN, now offers anonymous eSIM data plans in over 200 countries, disposable and rental phone numbers, WireGuard VPN, and no-login AI chat — all powered by Lightning Network pay-as-you-go access with...

By Juan Galt
Published April 2, 2026 15:36 UTC (14h ago)
Analyst Says $10 Cardano Price Is “Not If, But When” As Bullish Structure Strengthens

Cardano (ADA) traded sideways on Thursday as holders gauged its near-term direction amid elevated crypto market liquidity.

By Newton Gitonga
Published April 2, 2026 15:34 UTC (14h ago)
Eightco becomes biggest public Worldcoin holder with $326M bet

Nasdaq-listed Eightco Holdings has disclosed a $326 million position in 277 million Worldcoin tokens, plus ETH, cash, and an indirect OpenAI stake, effectively transforming the stock into a high-beta proxy on Sam Altman’s identity project and AI ecosystem. Nasdaq-listed Eightco…

By Andrew Folkler
Published April 2, 2026 15:30 UTC (14h ago)
Elon Musk's X to deploy scam kill switch by auto-locking first-time crypto mentioners

The move comes in response to a wave of phishing attacks using fake copyright emails and is the latest in an attempt to shut down crypto-linked scams on the platform.

By Francisco Rodrigues
Published April 2, 2026 15:28 UTC (14h ago)
Israeli attack on tehran IRGC headquarters impacts Iran markets

The Israeli strike heightens geopolitical tensions, influencing market perceptions of US military involvement and Iranian regime stability. The post Israeli attack on tehran IRGC headquarters impacts Iran markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 15:27 UTC (14h ago)
IOTA Deploys Starfish Consensus as TWIN Trade Network Goes Live in Kenya and UK

IOTA's Q1 2026 update reveals Starfish consensus on testnet, 80x indexer gains, and operational trade infrastructure across Kenya and UK ports. (Read More)Published April 2, 2026 15:24 UTC (14h ago)
Cardano Price Forecast: ADA slips below consolidation range as risk-off sentiment weighs

Cardano (ADA) is edging lower, trading at $0.235 at the time of writing on Thursday, as crypto prices broadly decline amid war-driven, risk-off sentiment.Published April 2, 2026 15:23 UTC (14h ago)
Ripple Prime’s Inaugural BBB Rating Explained — What Drove Kroll’s Decision

Global credit rating agency Kroll has assigned an inaugural investment‑grade issuer rating of BBB to Ripple Prime, marking a notable endorsement from a traditional credit agency for a firm rooted in the crypto sector. Ripple Prime was formed after Ripple acquired Hidden Road for around $1.2 billion late last year and operates as the clearing […]

By Ronaldo Marquez
Published April 2, 2026 15:21 UTC (14h ago)
Iran’s top advisor warns US on Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire odds drop

Geopolitical tensions and market volatility rise as diplomatic solutions appear elusive, impacting global trade and energy security. The post Iran’s top advisor warns US on Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 15:20 UTC (14h ago)
Ripple CEO Reveals Secret Sauce To $13T XRP Adoption

The $13T processed in payments by Ripple Treasury in 2025 signals a multi-trillion opportunity for XRP. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

By Tadas Klimasevskis
Published April 2, 2026 15:13 UTC (14h ago)
Stake.com Alternatives Are Trending — Is ZunaBet Gaining Ground?

The short answer is yes. The longer answer explains why it matters. Throughout 2026, search interest in Stake.com alternatives has been building in a way that suggests something more than casual curiosity. Players are researching, comparing, and making moves. Stake.com is not shrinking — it continues to operate as one of the largest crypto...

By Michelle DG
Published April 2, 2026 15:10 UTC (14h ago)
How a Solana feature designed for convenience let attackers drain more than $270 million from Drift

The exploit did not involve a bug in Drift's code. It used "durable nonces," a legitimate Solana transaction feature, to pre-sign administrative transfers weeks before executing them, bypassing the protocol's multisig security in minutes.

By Shaurya Malwa
Published April 2, 2026 15:08 UTC (14h ago)
Bitcoin trims big loss, stocks erase 2% decline, as Iran signals cooperation on key shipping route

In the middle of a surge higher following President Trump's overnight comments, the price of WTI crude oil quickly fell nearly $6 per barrel on the news.

By Helene Braun
Published April 2, 2026 15:08 UTC (14h ago)
Mobix Labs (MOBX) Stock: 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split Approved to Meet Nasdaq Requirements

Mobix Labs (MOBX) stock drops 3.81% as company confirms 1-for-10 reverse split effective April 6 to restore Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance. The post Mobix Labs (MOBX) Stock: 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split Approved to Meet Nasdaq Requirements appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Oliver Dale
Published April 2, 2026 15:07 UTC (14h ago)
Ripple Prime Secures Investment-Grade Credit Rating Backed by $39B Assets

Investment-grade credit ratings now position Ripple Prime among credible institutional brokerage players, as surging assets, strengthening profitability, and rising demand underscore its expanding role across digital and traditional financial markets. Ripple Prime Earns Investment Grade Rating Amid Rapid Growth Ripple announced on April 2 that...

By Kevin Helms
Published April 2, 2026 15:05 UTC (14h ago)
Ripple Prime Earns Strong New Credit Score

.@Ripple has secured a "BBB" investment-grade issuer rating for its newly formed prime brokerage arm.

By Alex Dovbnya
Published April 2, 2026 15:01 UTC (14h ago)
StakeStone (STO) Price Surges Over 500% In One Week, What’s Driving This Altcoin?

The StakeStone (STO) price has surged by over 500% in the past week, drawing attention to the token’s ecosystem. The altcoin’s rally comes ahead of a significant token unlock, which could put selling pressure on the token and drive its price down. Why The StakeStone (STO) Price Is Surging The StakeStone (STO) price has surged by over 500% in the...

By Scott Matherson
Published April 2, 2026 15:00 UTC (14h ago)
Lise plans Europe’s first fully on-chain IPO for French aerospace supplier

French stock exchange Lise is preparing to list aerospace components supplier ST Group in what is expected to be Europe’s first fully on-chain initial public offering, according to a report from CoinDesk. The listing on the Paris-based venue would mark…

By Dorian Batycka
Published April 2, 2026 15:00 UTC (14h ago)
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto custody’s evolution

Beyond simple storage, the next era of institutional crypto will be defined by the real-time connectivity and mobility of digital assets across a fragmented market.

By Paul Frost-Smith
Published April 2, 2026 15:00 UTC (14h ago)
DeFi is optimizing for gas, not for markets

DeFi prioritizes gas efficiency over market resilience. Simplified financial logic fails under volatility due to computational constraints.

By Jo o Garcia
Published April 2, 2026 15:00 UTC (14h ago)
SoFi (SOFI) Stock Drops Despite Unveiling Always-On Enterprise Banking Solution

SoFi (SOFI) stock fell 2.4% Thursday despite launching its 24/7 Big Business Banking platform with stablecoin capabilities for enterprise clients. The post SoFi (SOFI) Stock Drops Despite Unveiling Always-On Enterprise Banking Solution appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 14:58 UTC (14h ago)
Gulf countries push for normal relations with Iran

Gulf states' diplomatic efforts with Iran could stabilize the region, reducing regime collapse risks and influencing ceasefire prospects. The post Gulf countries push for normal relations with Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 14:57 UTC (14h ago)
Iridium Communications (IRDM) Stock Jumps 12% Amid Satellite Industry Rally

Iridium Communications (IRDM) stock jumped 12% Thursday as SpaceX filed for IPO and Amazon explored Globalstar acquisition, energizing satellite stocks. The post Iridium Communications (IRDM) Stock Jumps 12% Amid Satellite Industry Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 14:56 UTC (14h ago)
BlackRock buys nearly $2 billion worth of crypto since start of Iran War

BlackRock, the foremost asset manager in the world, has seen a notable change in its crypto net holdings since the … Continue reading The post BlackRock buys nearly $2 billion worth of crypto since start of Iran War appeared first on Finbold.

By Marko
Published April 2, 2026 14:52 UTC (14h ago)
North Koreans hackers likely behind $286 million Drift Protocol exploit: Elliptic

The blockchain analytics firm pointed to cross-chain laundering patterns and Solana-specific tracing challenges that mirror prior North Korean state-linked operations

By Olivier Acuna
Published April 2, 2026 14:50 UTC (14h ago)
Polymarket Partners with Pyth Network to Enable Traditional Asset Trading Markets

Polymarket partners with Pyth Network to launch stock and commodity prediction markets, introducing Pyth Terminal for real-time price verification and transparency. The post Polymarket Partners with Pyth Network to Enable Traditional Asset Trading Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Oliver Dale
Published April 2, 2026 14:48 UTC (14h ago)
Bitcoin Price Continues Sliding as President Trump Signals Iran Escalation, Raising Risk of Drop Toward $60,000

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Continues Sliding as President Trump Signals Iran Escalation, Raising Risk of Drop Toward $60,000 Bitcoin price fell nearly 4% after President Trump signaled potential escalation against Iran, sparking a broad risk-off move across global markets and dragging the BTC price temporarily below $66,000. This post Bitcoin...

By Micah Zimmerman
Published April 2, 2026 14:47 UTC (14h ago)
Wall Street Just Gave Ripple (XRP) a Big Vote of Confidence: What the New BBB Rating Really Means

KBRA noted that a key factor behind the strong rating is Ripple's solid financial backing.

By Jordan Lyanchev
Published April 2, 2026 14:45 UTC (14h ago)
Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Foundayo Launch Could Drive Up to $2.8B in 2026 Revenue

Eli Lilly (LLY) receives FDA approval for Foundayo weight-loss pill. Analysts project 2026 sales between $1.5B-$2.8B as $149/month pill launches April 6. The post Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Foundayo Launch Could Drive Up to $2.8B in 2026 Revenue appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 14:42 UTC (15h ago)
Trump to pay DHS employees; Iran drafts hormuz protocol with Oman

Diplomatic efforts in the Strait of Hormuz may signal potential de-escalation, impacting market expectations for a US-Iran ceasefire. The post Trump to pay DHS employees; Iran drafts hormuz protocol with Oman appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 14:41 UTC (15h ago)
Bitcoin hits weekly low on oil fears as analyst teases $10K BTC price target

Analysis warned that Bitcoin risked falling to $10,000 in the long term as BTC price action fell with US stocks thanks to oil-supply concerns.

By William Suberg
Published April 2, 2026 14:40 UTC (15h ago)
Iran drafts hormuz protocol with Oman amid ongoing conflict

The Iran-Oman protocol may signal diplomatic progress, potentially influencing regional stability and market confidence in ceasefire prospects. The post Iran drafts hormuz protocol with Oman amid ongoing conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

By Estefano Gomez
Published April 2, 2026 14:40 UTC (15h ago)
OKX Ventures Maps AI Agent Economy as x402 Transactions Crater 92%

New OKX Ventures report reveals x402 payment protocol volume dropped from 731K to 57K daily transactions while Virtuals Protocol hits $479M aGDP. (Read More)Published April 2, 2026 14:38 UTC (15h ago)
783FX.com Expands Learning Resources for CFD Traders Worldwide

In this press release, 783FX.com announces an expansion of its educational resources designed to support...

By Globe PRwire
Published April 2, 2026 14:38 UTC (15h ago)
Lise to host tokenized IPO for French defense supplier ST Group

French blockchain-based stock exchange Lise plans to host what it describes as a fully onchain IPO for ST Group.

By Amin Haqshanas
Published April 2, 2026 14:36 UTC (15h ago)
Deutsche Bank Elevates Broadcom (AVGO) and Applied Materials (AMAT) to Premier Tech Selections

Deutsche Bank names Applied Materials and Broadcom top tech picks. AMAT gains 38% in 2026 while AVGO targets $100B AI chip revenue. Full analysis inside. The post Deutsche Bank Elevates Broadcom (AVGO) and Applied Materials (AMAT) to Premier Tech Selections appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 14:35 UTC (15h ago)
Linux Foundation Adopts x402 Protocol to Standardize AI Payment Infrastructure

Linux Foundation assumes control of x402 payment protocol, establishing open governance for AI-driven transactions across blockchain and traditional systems. The post Linux Foundation Adopts x402 Protocol to Standardize AI Payment Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Oliver Dale
Published April 2, 2026 14:35 UTC (15h ago)
BAE Systems (BAESY) Secures $180M Swedish Air Defense Deal Despite Stock Decline

BAE Systems (BAESY) wins $180M Swedish contract for TRIDON Mk2 air defense system, part of $916M deal, but stock falls 1.88% in premarket trading. The post BAE Systems (BAESY) Secures $180M Swedish Air Defense Deal Despite Stock Decline appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 14:34 UTC (15h ago)
Microsoft (MSFT) Unveils Three Proprietary AI Models in Major Strategic Shift

Microsoft (MSFT) debuts three proprietary AI models—MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1, and MAI-Image-2—marking a strategic shift toward independence from OpenAI. The post Microsoft (MSFT) Unveils Three Proprietary AI Models in Major Strategic Shift appeared first on Blockonomi.

By Trader Edge
Published April 2, 2026 14:33 UTC (15h ago)
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