Solana (SOL) breaks above $85 with 5.2% gain as Bitcoin rally drives crypto market higher. Volume jumps 31% to $5.11B as holders hit record 167 million. The post Solana (SOL) Surges Past $85 Mark as Bitcoin-Led Rally Lifts Altcoin Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Kraken, the US’s second-largest crypto exchange, has rejected extortion threats from a criminal group after two incidents of unauthorized access to limited client support data in the past year, reigniting investors’ concerns about insider threats. Related Reading: Trump’s Crypto Venture Secretly Built A Way To Freeze Your Funds, Investor Claims Kraken Fights Back Extortion Demands […]

The government’s commission on legislative activity has approved a bill introducing criminal liability for unlawful cryptocurrency operations, reports RIA Novosti. ForkLog spoke to experts about who will be affected first, the risks for exchangers, and whether the new regulatory model can displace the existing grey segment. Context A new Article 171.7 is proposed for Russia’s Criminal Code—on the unlawful organisation of the circulation of digital currency. It would penalise the organisation of digital-currency circulation without registration or a Bank of Russia licence. The measures were first disclosed earlier by Bank of Russia deputy governor Vladimir Chistyukhin.  Penalties will depend on the scale of damage. The basic offence provides for a fine of up to 300,000 roubles, compulsory labour or up to four years’ imprisonment.  With aggravating circumstances, including if the act is committed by a group or on an especially large scale, the term can rise to seven years, and the fine to 1m roubles. Damage of 3.5m roubles or more would be deemed large; from 13.5m roubles, especially large. The amendments will form part of the bill “On digital currency and digital rights”, which could enter into force on July 1, 2026.  Who faces punishment Olga Zakharova, director of the legal department at PLAN B, stressed that penalties will not apply to one-off crypto exchanges—in other words, not to ordinary users of digital assets.  Unlawful circulation is understood as activity to organise the circulation of virtual currency, including: services for record-keeping of cryptocurrencies and executing transactions with them; any other services that organise their circulation—if Russian infrastructure is used. At risk are not only exchangers but any services that accompany transactions or provide infrastructure, Zakharova explained. The law will affect even foreign companies if they use Russian bank accounts, electronic money or elements of the national payment system. The main risk for exchangers The core problem for the market is not criminal liability per se, but how easy it will be to trigger it, says Ignat Likhunov, founder of the Cartesius legal agency.  He pointed to the 3.5m-rouble threshold. For the crypto market, this is a relatively small sum.  “That is, roughly speaking, if an exchanger bought, say, 40,000 USDT or 50,000 USDT, which are considered crypto, incurred expenses, and then sold them at a higher price, earning 1% for himself, it turns out he has already exceeded the 3.5m threshold and built the elements of the basic offence,” the expert explained.  This means even standard operations may formally fall under the criminal article. Likhunov noted an additional risk tied to qualifying the activity as work by a group of persons. In his words, almost any exchanger is a small organisation: there is an operator, a manager, a head, sometimes couriers. In such a set-up, the business can fall under more serious offences with maximum terms. Why the measures Experts broadly agree this is not a one-off punitive initiative but an attempt to bring the crypto market into a regulated framework. Andrey Tugarin, founder of the law firm GMT Legal, noted that the key task of the new package of bills is to regulate organisers of digital-currency circulation. First and foremost, these are crypto exchangers, though the circle is wider. “In Russia, at last, from the stage of the grey zone there will appear a legal and an illegal stage. And there will be nothing in between in this regard. The new law will provide an opportunity to acquire legal status in order to begin activity on organising the circulation of cryptocurrency in the Russian Federation,” he said.  Likhunov expressed a similar view. In his words, criminal liability did not appear suddenly; it was initially part of the same package as the licensing bills. Now it is the turn of sanctions. “This is an absolutely normal, clear, logical chain of events when we are talking about the start of regulating a market in principle,” the interlocutor stressed.  Zakharova also linked the amendments to the forthcoming law “On digital currency and digital rights”. These measures, like the previously proposed amendments to the Code of Administrative Offences on crypto exchange and illegal mining, are intended to ensure compliance with the rules that the new basic law will set. Can the legal market replace the one that exists? Likhunov called “most interesting” the question of where the existing market will go after licensing starts. He referred to the framework bill and comments by Central Bank representatives, from which it follows that the regulator sees the future model via digital depositories, brokers, operators and licensed crypto exchangers. However, there is still no clarity on many key aspects. For example, it is unclear whether licensed participants will be able to work with USDT—the main asset in crypto turnover today.  Restrictions are also being discussed: a possible ban on cash operations; limits for non-qualified investors. According to the expert, if such restrictions are introduced, the legal market will be too narrow and will not meet real business needs. Likhunov offered a practical example: with limits and restrictions, users may simply be unable to buy the volumes of crypto needed for settlements, for instance in foreign economic activity. “There will be two parallel worlds. One like the one that exists now, and a second—licensed,” he summed up.  In February, Russia approved a concept for tokenising assets. 

Chainlink (LINK) trades at $8.80 as Coinbase integration and $29.3T oracle volume fuel institutional interest. Analysts eye $28-$50 breakout targets. The post Chainlink (LINK) Eyes Major Breakout as Wall Street Giants JPMorgan and UBS Deploy Oracle Networks appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin recovered to $73,400 Monday after a 4% weekend drop. Stocks rallied and oil retreated from $105 as markets shrugged off Iran tensions. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Surges Back to $73,400 as Markets Shake Off Iran Crisis appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Cardano vs. Solana 2026: analyzing market valuations, on-chain metrics, institutional adoption, and enterprise partnerships to determine the better investment. The post Cardano (ADA) vs. Solana (SOL): Top Crypto Investment Pick for 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Google's latest research shows quantum computers could break Bitcoin encryption in minutes. Analysts say developers have 3-5 years to implement upgrades. The post Bitcoin Faces Quantum Computing Threat Within 3-5 Years, Bernstein Warns appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The American Bankers Association challenges White House conclusions on stablecoin yields, warning of risks to community banks despite federal optimism. The post Banking Industry Challenges White House Report on Stablecoin Interest Payments appeared first on Blockonomi.

A bipartisan effort to bridge the divide between Wall Street and the digital asset industry could see a breakthrough as early as this week. Politico reports that Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is preparing to unveil a draft agreement aimed at…

Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo is leaving the legal profession to commit himself fully to the digital asset space as a strategic adviser for fintech and cryptocurrency startups. The announcement came via a social media post on Sunday, where Giancarlo…

XRP market weakness continues as open interest contracts and investors book heavy losses.

Novo Nordisk A/S plans to implement OpenAI's AI technologies across all its divisions to accelerate drug development, according to Bloomberg. The Danish manufacturer has not disclosed the financial terms of the partnership. This collaboration will complement Novo's existing AI initiatives, including an agreement with Nvidia aimed at scientific research. The company aims to expedite all processes—from drug development to production planning—as it seeks to regain its position in the competitive obesity treatment market. Novo was the first to market powerful treatments but has since lost its leadership to American competitor Eli Lilly & Co. CEO Mike Doustdar emphasized that the deal with OpenAI is not intended to replace scientists or staff. The integration of AI is expected to significantly enhance their efficiency. Artificial intelligence will assist in faster identification of drug targets, conducting more effective clinical trials, and obtaining clear results from the company's data sets. Doustdar compared the integration of AI to the transition from using faxes to email. Since his appointment as CEO in August 2025, the entrepreneur has laid off about 9,000 people and reorganized the workforce. He described the changes as a "culture of performance" that offers quicker decision-making. Previously, Novo employees already had access to a special version of OpenAI's ChatGPT. The new partnership expands this experience. Pilot tests will begin in research and development, manufacturing, and commercial divisions. Full integration is expected by the end of 2026. In June 2025, artificial intelligence created a drug for an incurable lung disease. 

JPMorgan’s Blockchain Surge: Tokenization Revolution Sparks Major Stock Valuation Upside In a stunning shift, JPMorgan Chase is ramping up its game in blockchain and tokenization. CEO Jamie Dimon, once a vocal critic of crypto, now leads the charge. The bank […] The post JPMorgan’s Blockchain Surge: Tokenization Revolution Sparks Major Stock Valuation Upside appeared first on Blockmanity.

Shrinkflation, a phenomenon featuring products shipped in smaller quantities but sold at the same prices, is starting to hit the Brazilian economy, as inflation has taken a turn for the worse due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Key Takeaways: With Brazil’s March inflation at 4.14%, firms adopted shrinkflation, ensuring prolonged consumer pain […]

Cineflicks, an upcoming digital entertainment platform, has launched its first presale round as it continues development of a streaming platform focused on user participation and content engagement. The Cineflicks platform is designed to offer users access to movies, shows, and digital content while introducing a structured engagement system within the platform. The model focuses on [...] The post Cineflicks Opens Initial Presale Phase Ahead of Platform Rollout appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is gaining fresh momentum in the U.S. Senate as negotiators work to solidify a bipartisan compromise on stablecoin regulations. Patrick Witt, the executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, told…

Bitcoin (BTC) surges to $75K on Iran deal optimism, triggering $530M in liquidations. ETFs see $833M inflows while whales accumulate $2.1B worth of BTC. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Climbs Toward $75K as ETFs Draw $833M and Major Holders Accumulate $2.1B appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The crypto market rose 4.3% on Tuesday, moving above the $2.6 trillion mark after reports emerged that Iran could be considering ending the war, as the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to apply…

OneCoin was launched by Ruja Ignatova and Karl Sebastian Greenwood in Bulgaria. Ignatova has been missing since 2017, and Greenwood was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Victims of the multi-billion-dollar OneCoin fraud can now apply for reimbursement through a federal compensation program funded by seized assets. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that over $40 million in forfeited funds has been set aside for investors…

While the crypto market has been caught in sideways movement over the last few weeks, one token, RAVE, has defied all odds and staged a 4-digit rally during this time. The token, which rose from seemingly obscurity into the limelight in less than a month, has quickly become the hot topic of the crypto market. […]

Circle and Dunamu have signed a partnership to promote digital asset education in South Korea. The collaboration aims to strengthen trust and regulatory alignment in the local crypto market. Key Takeaways: Circle and Dunamu signed a 2026 deal to boost USDC education, strengthening Korea’s crypto trust. Upbit operator Dunamu’s partnership with Circle signals tighter compliance […]

The American Bankers Association has warned that allowing stablecoins to offer interest could trigger a massive exodus of deposits from the traditional banking system. The American Bankers Association (ABA) issued this warning on Monday, countering a recent White House research…

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will no longer be allowed to “extort the world” as a naval blockade of the country’s ports officially commenced on Monday evening. We can’t let a country blackmail or extort the world,…

Prominent Bitcoin investor Fred Krueger is forecasting an imminent return to all-time highs for the flagship cryptocurrency.

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The American Bankers Association is concerned that stablecoin yields would lead to mass deposit outflows from smaller community banks.

Bitcoin falling to the $50,000 level is being seen as the “last significant accumulation zone” before any sustained recovery, says LVRG Research director Nick Ruck.

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South Korean financial regulators have issued a multi-billion won fine and a three-month business suspension against Coinone following a probe into systemic anti-money laundering failures. The Korea Times, Chosun, and Yonhap News reported on Monday that the Financial Intelligence Unit…

Bitcoin and ether ETFs reclaimed positive territory after recent volatility with combined inflows of $973 million. XRP quietly gained ground, while solana slipped into outflows. Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs gained $786 million and ether $187 million from April 6–10, led by Blackrock IBIT demand. IBIT and ETHA drove flows, while Grayscale GBTC outflows show uneven […]

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The potential launch of new financial tools by X could reshape the crypto landscape, fostering innovation and broader market recovery. The post X product chief floats idea of building “something” to address crypto slump appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum's recent outperformance of Bitcoin suggests a shift in crypto market dynamics and investor sentiment. The post Kavita Gupta: Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin, insider trading poses unique challenges in prediction markets, and long-term strategies are key for navigating volatility | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has become the first sitting British MP and party leader to publicly back Bitcoin — a distinction his own company was quick to highlight when it announced his involvement. Related Reading: Decade Of Bitcoin Savings Gone In Minutes After Fake App Fools Musician A Company Built Around A Single Asset […]

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Trading and Markets has issued new staff guidance aimed at bringing more clarity to how certain crypto trading tools may operate without triggering broker-dealer registration.  SEC Draws Guardrails For Crypto Interfaces According to the guidance, some crypto trading interfaces—explicitly including decentralized finance (DeFi) front-ends, wallet extensions, […]

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The Netherlands’ state-owned lottery operator, Nederlandse Loterij, has launched civil proceedings against the country’s largest unlicensed online gambling platform. It also directly targets the offshore shell companies and individual directors behind it in a case that could set a European precedent for how licensed operators combat black market rivals. Key Takeaways: Nederlandse Loterij sued Qbet’s […]

Bitcoin’s price has risen to slightly below $75,000 today, reaching a level we haven’t seen since March 17th. This nearly 1-month high comes amid renewed hopes of potential de-escalation of the war between the US, Israel, and Iran, as Vice President JD Vance teases progress in the negotiations. We made significant progress in talks with […]

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Ethereum is the winner from today’s crypto market rally, surging more than 8% to its highest level since early February.

Coinone is the second to face South Korea’s crackdown on exchanges in the last month, following a $24 million fine and a six-month partial suspension order against Bithumb.

A broad hope for a US deal with Iran to end weeks of conflict has spurred investor confidence in riskier assets.

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Chris Giancarlo, who oversaw the first Bitcoin futures ETF approval as CFTC chairman, will now advise fintech and digital asset founders and boards.

Strategy has continued its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation with another billion-dollar buy despite the BTC price trading below its cost basis. Strategy Has Added 13,927 BTC To Its Treasury As shared by Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor in a new X post, the treasury company has furthered its Bitcoin buying spree. The new acquisition involved […]

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Introduction: A New Star on GitHub Imagine a project that launches on GitHub and racks up over 70,000 stars in just over a month. That’s the story of , an open-source AI agent framework. This is rare—fewer than 0.0014% of […] The post How Hermes Agent Exploded in Popularity: Web3 Forces Storm the AI Battlefield appeared first on Blockmanity.

Aave DAO voted to hand Aave Labs $31.8 million in combined stablecoin and token funding on April 12, 2026, the first enforceable action taken under founder Stani Kulechov’s “Aave Will Win” framework. Key Takeaways: Aave DAO passed AIP 469 on April 12, 2026, granting Aave Labs $25M in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE tokens. The “Aave […]

Researchers from the University of California set up a trap — a crypto wallet loaded with a small amount of Ether and connected to third-party AI routing infrastructure. One of the routers took the bait. The wallet was drained. The loss was under $50, but the implications reached far beyond the dollar amount. Related Reading: […]

South Korea is pushing crypto exchanges to adopt circuit breakers and stronger safeguards after internal control failures exposed vulnerabilities that can trigger sharp market disruptions. The Bank of Korea (BOK) warned current systems fall short of traditional financial standards. Key Takeaways: BOK urged crypto exchanges to adopt circuit breakers to curb extreme volatility. Central bank […]

Well, Pyth Network isn’t shying away with their new move and it happens to collect some big names from the traditional finance world. It has officially launched its Data Marketplace bringing six leading financial institutions onchain to deliver real-time market data.   🚨BREAKING: 6 GLOBAL FINANCIAL TITANS JOIN PYTH TO STREAM PROPRIETARY DATA ONCHAIN@PythNetwork has introduced the Data Marketplace. The protocol partners with Fidelity Investments, Euronext, and four other major financial institutions to move proprietary market data directly… pic.twitter.com/3OewiXQ564 — BSCN (@BSCNews) April 9, 2026 At first, it may sound like any typical partnership announcement. But the particulars make it The post Pyth Network Onboards Significant Traditional Finance Participants By Launching A New Data Marketplace appeared first on The Merkle News.

The launch of Foundry Zcash Pool has cut ViaBTC’s mining pool hashrate dominance from around 65% to 37%.

Surgoinsville Cracks Down: New Rules for Inside City Limits In a bold move, the board has stepped up to control the rise of within city limits. This small town in Tennessee is making headlines in the crypto world. As Bitcoin […] The post Surgoinsville Cracks Down: New Rules for Cryptocurrency Mines Inside City Limits appeared first on Blockmanity.

JD Vance entered the vice presidency with a modest net positive approval rating and has since watched it fall 21 points in roughly 15 months. Key Takeaways: JD Vance’s net job approval dropped 21 points from January 2025 to April 2026, per CNN polling data. Polymarket’s 2028 presidential market hit $521.6M in volume, with Vance […]

Ethereum is trading at $2,255.04 in April 2026, up 7.09% on the monthly chart, after the $2,017.09 monthly low tested and held the ascending support trendline connecting Ethereum’s major lows since 2019. The monthly MACD histogram has turned positive at…

Large Ether investors are back in profit, increasing the chances of a rally toward $3,000, but resistance at $2,800 may delay the recovery.

The SEC just set its CLARITY Act roundtable for April 16, and the crypto market news this week changed everything about how fast institutional money enters this space. CoinShares hit Nasdaq at $1.2 billion with $6 billion under management. Wall Street is not testing the water anymore, it is diving in. While XRP and ADA [...] The post The Crypto Market News Every Investor Need To Know – XRP, Cardano And One Early Opportunity appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Hyperliquid is trading at $43.60 on April 13, up 2.76% on the 4H session, after printing a high of $46.22 that marks the upper boundary of an ascending channel built from the December 2025 lows near $22. The 4H MACD…

XRP has been under selling pressure for weeks. The uncertainty is higher. And beneath the price, the derivatives market on Binance just recorded one of its sharpest single-venue position closures in recent memory. Related Reading: Ethereum Reserves Are Collapsing Across Major Exchanges – Learn What It Signals A CryptoQuant analysis tracking XRP’s derivatives structure across […]

Bitcoin may be entering a bear phase as Bloomberg’s strategist warns rising volatility and tighter equity correlation are fueling fears of a broader crypto bust, even as bitcoin is currently rising. He points to Blackrock’s IBIT alongside tightening liquidity conditions, signaling risks of deeper and more sustained losses Key Takeaways: Bitcoin faces bear signals as […]

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Multiple assets are scratching the bottom of the market in hopes of attracting investors who are hungry for cheaper prices.

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Bitcoin is trading at $72,330 on April 13, pressing the upper trendline of a 4H ascending channel that has been building since the late March lows near $65,000. Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows of $786 million last week, led by BlackRock’s…

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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Skyrockets 6% Near $75,000 as Short Liquidations Accelerate Bitcoin price surged over 5% to near $75,000 after days of range-bound trading This post Bitcoin Price Skyrockets 6% Near $75,000 as Short Liquidations Accelerate first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin pushed toward the $75,000 level on Monday, April 13, 2026, as traders covered short positions following President Trump’s order to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, sending the price from a morning low of $70,741 to intraday highs above $74,900. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin climbed toward $75,000 on April 13 after millions in short positions were […]

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The AI stocks that drove three consecutive years of outsized market gains have gone flat in 2026 while the energy sector is up nearly 30 percent, as the Iran war’s energy shock has forced a sector rotation that is rewriting…

Bitcoin rallied above $74,000 after the Monday stock market close, but derivatives data show that some traders remain bearish.

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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce pushed for lasting regulatory clarity on crypto interfaces while warning that overly broad broker definitions could restrict innovation and limit investor access to self-custody tools. Key Takeaways: SEC Commissioner favors a more permanent approach to defining broker rules in crypto markets. Guidance from SEC limits when crypto interfaces must register as […]

The Iran escalation threat that legal experts have called a potential war crime is back on the table Monday as Trump’s naval blockade goes live and his earlier threats to destroy Iran’s power plants, bridges, and water desalination facilities remain…

This article was written by Bitcoin.com News on behalf of BC.Game. This is sponsored content produced by the Bitcoin.com News editorial team. The way crypto casinos reward players is changing – and the shift is moving away from one-off bonuses toward continuous, passive income flows built directly into normal gameplay. For platforms competing in an […]

Bitcoin is looking like it might be turning bullish above $70,000 again, but technical analysis shows that something bad may be coming soon for the price action.  The price action at the end of last week is starting to generate optimistic views for the Bitcoin price, but a pattern that has repeated across every major […]

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The technology services provider said wealth managers have faced challenges integrating digital assets without relying on separate systems.

What is and Why Should Care? AI has come a long way. It started with simple chatbots that answer questions. Now, it writes code, spots market trends, and creates content. The next big step is . These are smart systems […] The post Why Agentic AI is Revolutionizing Web3 Businesses Right Now appeared first on Blockmanity.

The memecoin news shaking Washington this week is a formal Senate investigation into an April 25 conference at Mar-a-Lago where attendance is restricted to the top 297 TRUMP token holders and the top 29 receive VIP access to the president,…

Nouriel Roubini, also known as Doctor Doom after his accurate prediction of the 2008 financial crisis, has now turned bullish, anticipating a rise in the world economy linked to the implementation of tech and artificial intelligence (AI), with China and the U.S. at the helm. Key Takeaways: Nouriel Roubini predicts AI will drive markets, pushing […]

The gloves are officially off in the battle for DeFi dominance.

The AI jobs data inside Stanford HAI’s 2026 AI Index, released Monday, confirms what many entry-level workers have been experiencing: employment for software developers aged 22 to 25 has fallen nearly 20 percent since late 2022, the exact moment generative…

Hester Peirce, who heads the SEC’s crypto task force, said that the staff statement represented “expansive readings of the securities laws“ in response to digital assets.

A two week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran wiped out $600 million in short positions and pushed BTC past $72,700 in hours. One headline erased weeks of fear in a single flash, and the new cryptocurrency conversation is no longer about which token might move, it is about which entry catches the wave first [...] The post Could This New Cryptocurrency Backed by the Pepe Creator Outrun SOL and BNB Before the Listing Opens appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has urged the cryptocurrency industry to adopt stronger safeguards after a major operational failure at crypto exchange Bithumb earlier this year.  In comments made on Monday, South Korea’s central bank suggested that crypto exchanges should use new mechanisms designed to prevent mistakes like the one that led to an erroneous […]

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DeFi has reclaimed $95 billion in total value locked. The number is significant. What it represents is more significant than the number. A CryptoQuant report drawing on DeFiLlama data has identified a recovery that goes beyond the return of capital. After the post-2021 correction erased the speculative froth from the DeFi market, the $95 billion […]

The US politics story with the most direct impact on American households went live Monday morning when the Navy blockade of Iranian ports took effect at 10 AM ET, pushing Brent crude above $103, WTI to $104, and keeping average…

Goldman Sachs strategist Ben Snider told investors on Monday that uncertainty tied to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven disruption will suppress growth stock valuations for quarters, possibly years, and that broad exposure to the sector is no longer a viable strategy. Key Takeaways: Goldman Sachs strategist Ben Snider warned April 13 that AI disruption fears could weigh […]

Allaire defended Circle’s inaction during the exploit, stating that Circle only acts when the law obligates it to do so.

Bernstein says recent Bitcoin volatility already reflects “real but manageable” quantum‑attack risk, giving developers roughly 3–5 years to roll out a post‑quantum migration path anchored around BIP‑360. Wall Street broker Bernstein argues that the latest pullback in Bitcoin (BTC) has,…

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Anti-crypto sentiment is expected to surge in November, potentially impacting market dynamics and investor confidence. The post Liquidity concerns at World Liberty Financial, flawed governance structures limit token effectiveness, and the impact of bad actors on crypto’s reputation | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: NEAR Protocol currently trades at a 28x P/S ratio, far below Ethereum’s 194x and Solana’s 40x multiples. The NEAR Intents fee buyback mechanism, live since February 2025, uses 100% of fees to buy NEAR directly. Daily Intents volume must reach $177M for NEAR to turn net deflationary, versus the current $77M average. A 40x [...] The post NEAR Protocol Price Analysis: Why $1.39 Could Be a Launchpad Toward $5 and Beyond appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Lars Kooistra says XRP has shifted from accumulation to distribution on higher time frames. XRP price trades near $1.32 and remains below a key supply zone. Kooistra targets short positions near resistance with downside toward $1.10. ChartNerd warns of a possible drop to $0.70 if resistance holds. Other analysts remain divided, with some still [...] The post XRP Price Faces Bearish Structure as Trader Eyes Supply Zones appeared first on Blockonomi.

The AI models at the frontier of performance are also the least transparent about how they are built and tested, according to Stanford HAI’s 2026 AI Index released Monday, which found that companies are sharing progressively less about training data…

Bitcoin and altcoin charts highlight growing strength across the industry. Will geopolitics and US economic health concerns stand in the way of the rally?

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While others refrain from boosting their Ether holdings, Bitmine's latest purchase gives it ownership of about 4% of total supply as the company expands its staking strategy.

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy’s STRC ATM Just Did $1 Billion in a Single Day — And the Machine Is Only Accelerating Strategy's STRC ATM just printed $1B in single-day volume — 100% above par. Back-to-back billion-dollar weeks confirmed. The Bitcoin machine is accelerating. This post Strategy’s STRC ATM Just Did $1 Billion in a Single Day — And the Machine Is Only Accelerating first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

TLDR Fellowship reported a $300,000 advertising expense for a Georgia congressional race. The PAC endorsed Republican candidates in five states through posts on X. Fellowship claims over $100 million from crypto-aligned backers. Jesse Spiro of Tether chairs the super PAC. The Senate Banking Committee has not scheduled a markup for the CLARITY Act. Fellowship, a [...] The post Fellowship PAC Begins Backing GOP Ahead of 2026 Vote appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR William Blair said COIN shares fell about 26% from March highs. Analysts expect Street estimates for Coinbase to move lower. The firm cited growing USDC market share versus Tether’s USDT. Coinbase will report first-quarter 2026 earnings on May 7. William Blair maintained a constructive outlook on both Coinbase and Circle. Coinbase (COIN ) shares [...] The post COIN Shares Fall 26% but Analysts See Reset Expectations appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: North Korea stole $2.02 billion in crypto in 2025—up 51%—using deception, not code exploits. A fake Ledger Live app passed Apple’s review and drained $424,000 in Bitcoin from one user. Kraken insiders were recruited via darknet ads for as little as $3,000 to compromise client accounts. Cryptographic systems remain unbroken, but human access points [...] The post Crypto Security Failures Expose Human Vulnerabilities Over Technical Flaws appeared first on Blockonomi.

Major cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is facing an active extortion plot after criminal groups threatened to leak internal videos containing sensitive client data.

TLDR Bitcoin Futures Open Interest 7-day change dropped to approximately -3% by April 13. The metric crossed into negative territory on April 12, signaling deleveraging. The 7-day SMA funding rate shifted from 0.33% to -0.17%. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded over $816 million in weekly inflows. Strategy Inc. purchased 13,927 BTC, raising holdings to 780,897 [...] The post Bitcoin Futures See Leverage Flush as Funding Turns Negative appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR SEC staff issued conditional guidance for crypto trading apps on April 13. Platforms must act as neutral tools and avoid executing or advising on trades. The framework requires clear fee structures and conflict disclosures. The staff position will expire in five years unless replaced. The SEC is advancing the proposed Reg Crypto framework under [...] The post SEC Issues Framework for Crypto Trading Apps and Brokers appeared first on Blockonomi.

A new AI spending study published by PwC on April 13 finds that nearly three-quarters of all AI economic value is captured by just one-fifth of organizations, revealing a stark and widening divide between a small group of companies turning…

Ondo Finance is seeking SEC no-action relief for a model that integrates Ethereum into regulated securities, aiming to enable tokenized operational processes while preserving existing legal ownership and custody structures. Key Takeaways: Ondo Finance seeks SEC no-action relief for tokenized securities model on Ethereum. Structure improves utility without altering existing legal framework for securities. Bitgo […]

Aster DEX teams up with Genius to list the first GENIUS perpetuals, dangling a $200k ASTER prize pool into a thin‑liquidity, 850% meme‑rally that regulators are already watching. Decentralized derivatives platform Aster has announced it is now a strategic partner…

Bullish momentum appears to be fading on the Bitcoin market as the price of the leading cryptocurrency asset gradually falls back toward the $70,000 level. The growing bearish momentum is driven by heightened selling pressure across the market, backed by a confluence of macroeconomic and political events. Geopolitical Shock Drives Bitcoin Short Interest Several negative […]

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TLDR Capital B purchased 37 BTC for $2.3 million at $60,892 per coin. The company now holds 2,925 BTC at an average cost of $92,096. Year-to-date BTC Yield stands at 1.25% with a 35.3 BTC Gain. Capital B issued 36,613,919 shares through OCA B-01 bond conversions. Fully diluted share capital now represents 730 satoshis per [...] The post Capital B Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 2,925 BTC appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR The American Bankers Association disputed the White House analysis on stablecoin risks. Bankers said policymakers must study a market where stablecoin yield remains allowed. Lawmakers drafted a compromise to restrict yield-like rewards on stablecoins. The Senate Banking Committee has not scheduled a hearing on the bill. Senator Cynthia Lummis called for urgent action to [...] The post Senate Bill Faces Delay Over Stablecoin Yield Debate appeared first on Blockonomi.

The AI report that the industry watches most closely landed Monday when Stanford HAI released its 2026 AI Index, revealing that the US performance lead over China has nearly evaporated, with Anthropic’s top model leading the nearest Chinese competitor by…

Bitcoin’s attempts to hold rallies above the $70,000 to $75,000 range continue as ETF demand limps along, US treasury yields rise and traders take profit as BTC price hits overhead resistance.

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The exchange’s head of security said there had been two incidents involving “inappropriate access” to client data, involving about 2,000 user accounts.