Charles Schwab has confirmed it remains on track to launch direct spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether in the first half of 2026, opening one of the largest pools of investor capital in the world to direct crypto access for…

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Cambodia’s Senate approved a bill imposing prison terms and fines for crypto scam crimes, pending the king’s approval before it becomes law.

Elon Musk is requiring banks, law firms, and auditors competing for roles on SpaceX’s upcoming IPO to purchase subscriptions to Grok, his artificial intelligence chatbot — a mandate the New York Times reported Friday that some Wall Street firms have…

XRP price sits at $1.31 with massive spot buying versus short positions. Record network activity and a descending wedge pattern signal potential breakout. The post XRP Faces Tug-of-War: $451M Spot Buying Counters Massive Short Positions appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum (ETH) holds at $2,050 as the Foundation stakes 69,500 ETH and ETF outflows reach $42M. Technical analysis shows critical support levels ahead. The post Ethereum (ETH) Weathers $1B Selloff as Foundation Nears Staking Milestone appeared first on Blockonomi.

Kalshi hired Stephanie Cutter as policy adviser as lawsuits, CFTC disputes, and congressional scrutiny around prediction markets continued.

SpaceX has submitted a confidential draft registration to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation and a raise of up to $75 billion — what would be the largest initial public offering in financial history. The…

Circle faces backlash after declining to freeze $285M stolen in Drift hack. ZachXBT alleges Circle ignored $420M in illicit USDC across 15 cases since 2022. The post Why Circle Refused to Freeze $285M in Stolen USDC During the Drift Protocol Hack appeared first on Blockonomi.

Charles Schwab is launching direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for its 46 million clients in H1 2026 through new Schwab Crypto accounts. Waitlist now open. The post Schwab’s 46 Million Clients to Gain Direct Bitcoin Access in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Google’s whitepaper warns that quantum computers may break current cryptography by 2029. Computer scientist Guy Zyskind says post‑quantum cryptography—particularly lattice‑based schemes and encrypted mempools—is essential to secure blockchains. Reframing the 10-Year Migration Window The recently released Google whitepaper on the quantum threat has ignited intense debate over the technical justifications that led authors to aggressively […]

Bitcoin trades at $66,800 with analysts divided on direction. ETF outflows continue as BTC consolidates in tight range. Is the bottom in or more pain ahead? The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis: Experts Split on Whether Bottom Is In or More Pain Ahead appeared first on Blockonomi.

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ZachXBT says Circle failed to freeze $420M in illicit USDC since 2022, citing 15 hack and fraud cases and delayed action.

Taiwanese authorities have approved a new draft of their crucial crypto legislation, introducing severe penalties for unlicensed or fraudulent activities related to stablecoins and other digital assets. Related Reading: Coinbase Secures Conditional OCC Approval For National Trust Charter – Details Taiwan Approves $6M Fines To Combat Crypto Fraud On Friday, local news outlets reported that […]

The longer Bitcoin's price stays flat, the bigger the move up could eventually be, according to a crypto analyst.

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Here are the week’s key cybersecurity developments. Spied, swapped crypto addresses and taunted victims: a prankish trojan found in Russia. C2 addresses for crypto-stealing malware found on Spotify and Chess.com. Hacker charged over $53m theft from the Uranium exchange. Researchers found an updated seed-phrase stealer for Apple and Android. Spied, swapped crypto addresses and taunted victims: prank trojan uncovered in Russia Researchers at Kaspersky Lab identified an active campaign in Russia spreading a new trojan. CrystalX is marketed under a CaaS model via ads on the social platforms Telegram and YouTube. The software acts as both a spy and a stealer, enabling the following: steal browser credentials as well as Steam, Discord and Telegram accounts; silently replace crypto-wallet addresses in the clipboard; covertly record audio and video from the screen and webcam. Its distinguishing feature is real-time mockery of the user. The panel includes a dedicated Rofl section with commands to: download an image from a specified URL and set it as the desktop background; rotate the display by 90°, 180° or 270°; shut down the OS via shutdown.exe; swap left- and right-mouse-button functions; turn off the monitor and lock input; make the cursor jitter at short intervals; hide all desktop icons and disable the taskbar, Task Manager and cmd.exe. The attacker can also send a message to the victim, opening a dialog box for two-way chat. Source: Kaspersky Lab. As Leonid Bezvershenko, a senior Kaspersky GReAT expert, said in a comment to “Kod Durova”, the malware is under active development and support by its creators. He expects victim numbers to rise as the campaign’s geography widens. Experts advise downloading apps only from official stores, installing a reputable antivirus, and enabling file-extension display in Windows to avoid accidentally launching .EXE, .VBS or .SCR files. C2 addresses for crypto-stealing malware found on Spotify and Chess.com Researchers at Solar 4RAYS found that hackers hide the controlling servers for the MaskGram stealer in Spotify and Chess.com profiles.  MaskGram targets the theft of accounts and cryptocurrencies and can fetch additional modules. The malware collects data about the system, running processes and installed applications, and takes screenshots. It harvests information from Chromium-based browsers, crypto wallets, email clients, messengers and VPN apps. Attackers distribute the software via social engineering, posing as cracked versions of paid tools for mass checking of logins and passwords against leaked databases, such as Netflix Hunter Combo Tool, Steam Combo Extractor and Deezer Checker. According to experts, the malware uses the “dead drop” technique, or Dead Drop Resolver (DDR), which allows operators to store C2 information on public services and rotate it quickly. An infected machine reaches out not to a suspicious IP but to Spotify or Chess.com, mimicking ordinary user activity. The “about” field in a Chess.com user profile. Source: Solar 4RAYS. Each platform uses its own markers. For Chess.com, for example, it is the user profile’s about field. The extracted string is decoded into the server domain. In March, Aikido specialists documented the use of the dead-drop technique by the GlassWorm stealer in crypto transactions on the Solana blockchain. Hacker charged over $53m theft from Uranium crypto exchange  US prosecutors charged Jonathan Spalletta with stealing more than $53m from the Uranium Finance crypto exchange and laundering the proceeds. In April 2021, Spalletta (also known as Cthulhon) hacked the BNB Chain-based Uranium decentralized exchange (DEX). The shortfall forced the company to shut down. In February 2025, during a search, law enforcement seized valuables from the suspect’s home and restored access to cryptocurrency worth around $31m. According to authorities, Spalletta laundered the stolen assets through DEXs and the mixer Tornado Cash. He spent the proceeds on collectibles: a Magic: The Gathering “Black Lotus” card — ~$500,000; 18 sealed Alpha Edition Magic: The Gathering boosters — ~$1.5m; a complete first-edition Pokémon base set — ~$750,000; an ancient Roman coin minted to commemorate the assassination of Julius Caesar — over $601,000. He faces up to ten years in prison on computer-fraud charges and up to 20 years if convicted of money laundering. Researchers find updated seed-phrase stealer targeting Apple and Android Kaspersky Lab researchers found a new variant of the SparkCat cryptocurrency-stealing malware in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, The Hacker News reports. The stealer masquerades as innocuous apps such as corporate messengers and food-delivery services. In the background it scans victims’ photo galleries for crypto-wallet seed phrases. Experts analyzed two tainted apps in the App Store and one in Google Play. They are aimed mainly at crypto users in Asia: iOS variant. Scans crypto-wallet mnemonic phrases in English. This approach makes the iOS version potentially more dangerous globally, as it can affect users regardless of region; Android variant. The updated version adds several layers of code obfuscation compared with earlier builds. It uses code virtualization and cross-platform programming languages to evade analysis. It also looks for keywords in Japanese, Korean and Chinese, underscoring a focus on Asia. Experts believe a Chinese- or Russian-speaking operator is involved. The threat is actively evolving, and those behind it have strong technical skills. European Commission confirms data breach after ShinyHunters attack The European Commission (EC) confirmed a data leak following a cyberattack on the Europa.eu web platform, for which the ShinyHunters extortionists claimed responsibility. The EC said the incident did not disrupt the portal’s operations and was contained. Although the Commission provided no details, the attackers told BleepingComputer they had stolen more than 350GB of data, including several databases. They did not reveal how they compromised AWS accounts but shared screenshots indicating access to some EC staff accounts. The group also posted on its dark-web leak site, claiming more than 90GB of files were taken: mail-server dumps; databases; confidential documents and contracts; other sensitive materials. Source: BleepingComputer.  Also on ForkLog: Solana project Drift Protocol lost $280m. CertiK warned of cryptocurrency-theft risks via OpenClaw. What to read this weekend? Drawing on research teams’ data, corporate reports and the state of play, ForkLog examines how brain–computer interface technologies are evolving.

XRP monthly chart reveals a six-month bearish streak. With the lower Bollinger Band sitting at $0.6161, a 50% correction looms if the $1.30 support fails.

On-chain detective ZachXBT has criticized Circle for its unacceptably slow response to numerous cases of illegal activities involving the stablecoin USDC. 1/ Welcome to the Circle $USDC files.$420M+ in alleged compliance failures since 2022, including fifteen cases of the US-regulated stablecoin issuer taking minimal action against illicit funds. pic.twitter.com/OiWZz5MrVM— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) April 3, 2026 According to the analyst, the issue involves more than $420 million linked to suspicious or illegal transactions that were not promptly blocked. ZachXBT claims that the stablecoin issuer does not always promptly use the asset freezing mechanism, despite having the technical capability to intervene at the smart contract level. The researcher has compiled 15 such cases since 2022, including the recent hack of the DeFi project Drift Protocol involving $280 million. "The attacker used the CCTP protocol to transfer approximately 232 million USDC from Solana to Ethereum in over 100 transactions over six consecutive hours," noted ZachXBT. The hacker was able to launder funds through Circle's native cross-chain bridge without any USDC being frozen, he emphasized. According to findings by Diverg, TRM Labs, and Elliptic, the attack was attributed to the North Korean group Lazarus. ZachXBT's list includes several incidents to which the stablecoin issuer simply did not respond. For instance, in August 2022, the company had 30-45 minutes to freeze $45 million withdrawn from Nomad Bridge. In January 2026, perpetrators moved $13 million stolen from SwapNet over several hours. Circle ignored requests from on-chain researchers. "On May 22, 2025, the Cetus protocol was hacked for $223 million. The attacker used CCTP to transfer 61 million USDC from Sui to Ethereum in over 60 transactions within an hour and a half," wrote ZachXBT. Despite requests from the Cetus team and private experts to freeze the assets, Circle blacklisted the address only a month after the funds had been converted to ETH, the expert noted. "Circle builds good products, and I myself hold USDC. This post is not about hoping they fail. But the compliance decisions they have made have had serious consequences for real people," concluded ZachXBT. Back in March, ZachXBT accused Circle of mistakenly freezing 16 wallets as part of a civil lawsuit in the United States.

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On-chain investigator ZachXBT has published a new report, titled “The Circle USDC Files,” alleging more than $420 million in compliance failures tied to the company’s USDC stablecoin since 2022.  The analysis, released on social media platform X on Friday, chronicles multiple high‑profile decentralized finance (DeFi) exploits in which Circle allegedly failed to use its on‑chain […]

On-chain data shows the Exchange Inflow indicator has shot up for USDC, something that could be relevant for Bitcoin and other digital assets. USDC Exchange Inflow Has Hit The Highest Level In Months As highlighted by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in a new post on X, the Exchange Inflow recently observed a surge for Circle’s […]

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The increased odds highlight geopolitical tensions and market skepticism, underscoring the complexity of predicting regime stability. The post Odds of Iranian regime falling by June 30 rise to 13.5% amid US-Israeli air campaign appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The increased odds reflect heightened geopolitical tensions, suggesting potential instability but not an immediate regime change. The post Odds of Iranian regime falling by June 30 rise to 14% amid military escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Nous Research’s Hermes Agent has cracked the one flaw Openclaw users complain about most: the artificial intelligence (AI) that forgets you exist by morning. Nous Research Hermes Agent: Open-Source AI With Built-In Self-Improvement Loop The MIT-licensed framework launched in February 2026 and collected 22,000 GitHub stars and 242 contributors within weeks. That pace reflects a […]

Can XRP indeed stage a triple- or quadruple-digit surge in the following 12-15 months?

Investor caution amid geopolitical tensions suggests a shift in capital allocation, impacting market sentiment and Bitcoin's price outlook. The post Bitcoin ETFs see $8.9M inflow as Ethereum leads with $71.1M on April 4: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Geopolitical tensions and regulatory uncertainties may hinder Bitcoin's growth, requiring significant catalysts for substantial price increases. The post Bitcoin ETFs see $8.9M inflows amid cautious market sentiment: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Rising EU-US trade tensions could disrupt global markets, impacting economic stability and international trade relations significantly. The post EU tariffs on US goods by September 30 loom as Trump escalates trade tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Skepticism about Iranian regime change highlights the regime's resilience and the complexities of geopolitical shifts in volatile regions. The post Market odds for Iranian regime change by June 30 drop to 13.5% as skepticism grows: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The explosions highlight escalating tensions that could destabilize Iran, but market skepticism suggests limited belief in imminent regime change. The post Explosions in Tehran boost odds of Iranian regime falling by June 30 to 14% YES appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Increased tensions in Tehran highlight potential for significant geopolitical shifts, impacting regional stability and global market dynamics. The post Explosions in Tehran raise odds of regime change to 14% by June 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The entrenched power structures in Iran suggest a stable regime, complicating external efforts for change and impacting market confidence. The post Odds of Iranian regime change by June 30 drop to 13.5% from 20% a week ago appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet generated close to $19 million in operating revenue during the first quarter of 2026 from a Bitcoin options strategy that runs separately from its main treasury — and that money is being funneled back into buying more of the cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Be Taiwan’s Lifeline In Conflict, Think Tank […]

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The Ethereum Foundation is making a noticeable shift in how it manages its ETH holdings, and the market is paying attention. According to on-chain data tracked by Arkham, the Foundation has staked an additional $46.64 million worth of ETH, bringing its total staked position to around $96.59 million. At first glance, it looks like just another treasury move. But when you zoom out a bit, it starts to look like something bigger, a change in direction. For years, one of the recurring concerns around the Foundation has been its periodic ETH sales to fund operations. Those sales, while understandable, often The post Ethereum Foundation Shifts Strategy Toward Staking, Which Signals Stronger Long-Term Confidence appeared first on The Merkle News.

A new report from on-chain investigator ZachXBT is putting Circle under intense scrutiny, alleging more than $420 million in compliance failures tied to its flagship stablecoin, USDC, since 2022. Dubbed the “Circle USDC files,” the report outlines a pattern of delayed or absent intervention in cases involving hacked or illicit funds. While other stablecoin issuers acted swiftly to freeze assets in similar scenarios, Circle is accused of repeatedly failing to act in time, even when given clear signals or direct requests from law enforcement and private investigators. 1/ Welcome to the Circle $USDC files. $420M+ in alleged compliance failures since The post Circle’s $420M Compliance Gap Exposed As USDC Freeze Failures Raise Industry Concerns appeared first on The Merkle News.

Why April 2026 is a Game-Changer for Web3 and Crypto April 2026 brings a storm of big events in the Web3 world. Think macro policy shifts, new rules, token unlocks worth hundreds of millions, and top global conferences. These could […] The post Ultimate Infographic Guide: Major Web3 Events Shaping April 2026 appeared first on Blockmanity.

The XRP Ledger is recording some of the strongest network activity figures in its history. Daily active addresses have climbed back above 200,000, the number of daily transactions has set an all-time record, and the ledger’s total wallet count recently breached a threshold not seen in its 13-year existence.  On the other hand, the XRP’s […]

SEC warns of rising impersonation scams using official branding and fake identities to exploit investor trust, highlighting growing risks tied to social media and text-based fraud schemes targeting financial data and funds. SEC Warns Investors About Impersonation Scams, Fraud Tactics The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shared on social media platform X on April […]

Bitcoin ETFs offer more use cases for the average investor’s portfolio than a gold ETF does, according to ETF analyst James Seyffart.

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Market skepticism highlights the fragile state of US-Iran relations, with diplomatic efforts struggling to gain traction amid rising tensions. The post Trump continues talks despite Iran downing two US jets; ceasefire odds drop to 1.1% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Shiba Inu saw a 160 billion gain in exchange inflows, which can disrupt any potential start to a bullish rally here.

The heightened market prediction reflects increased geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to significant military and economic repercussions. The post Market predicts 86% chance of US forces entering Iran by April 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising odds of US military action in Iran could destabilize regional geopolitics, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations significantly. The post Odds of US forces entering Iran by April 30 surge to 86.5% amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's stance heightens regional tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and increasing the likelihood of military confrontations. The post Iran’s refusal to meet US officials drops ceasefire odds to 1% by April 7 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's rejection of US demands exacerbates market volatility and dims prospects for diplomatic resolution, impacting geopolitical stability. The post Iran rejects US demands, ceasefire odds drop to 1.1% by April 7 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: The tokenized US Treasury market hit $12B, far below the $6T traditional money market fund sector. Regulatory obligations follow the entities managing assets, not the tokens representing them onchain. Embedded compliance built into RWA protocols removes costly intermediary layers found in traditional markets. Major jurisdictions including the EU, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan are [...] The post Why RWA Regulation Is the True Foundation of Tokenized Asset Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Around 4.9 million LINK tokens worth roughly $42M were transferred to Binance during a low-volume weekend session. A single wallet address was responsible for moving 2.5 million LINK directly to Binance in one concentrated transfer. Chainlink whale wallets holding 1M or more LINK grew from 100 to 125 between April 2025 and April 2026. [...] The post Chainlink’s $42M LINK Transfer to Binance Sparks Caution as Whale Wallets Hit a One-Year High appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: The tokenized RWA market reached $27.65B in April 2026, growing 4.07% while most crypto sectors contracted. U.S. Treasury debt leads the RWA market at $12.78B, nearly half the total, followed by commodities at $5.4B. Tokenized equities hit $941M with a $2.94B monthly transfer volume, marking an 85.78% jump in 30 days. Ondo Finance controls [...] The post Tokenized Real-World Assets Hit $27.65B as Ondo Finance Dominates Equities With 60% Market Share appeared first on Blockonomi.

The search led right here. The best crypto to buy now is not SOL at $80.49 grinding toward 36% or ADA at $0.24 waiting for a hard fork. It is a presale at millionths of a cent that raised more than $8 million during extreme fear because wallets found it before the crowd had reason [...] The post Best Crypto to Buy Now as the Search Leads to Pepeto With $8M Raised and 100x Before Binance Listing appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum is trying to hold $2,000. The market is coiling for a significant move. And the organization that has been selling this asset for months has just changed what it is doing with its ETH. Data from Arkham Intelligence has confirmed a behavioral shift at the Ethereum Foundation that the market has been waiting for […]

Coinbase’s OCC trust charter approval cements a federally regulated path for crypto infrastructure, with CEO Brian Armstrong clarifying it is not becoming a bank as the firm advances institutional custody ambitions without entering traditional lending or deposit activities. Coinbase OCC Trust Charter Signals Federal Crypto Oversight Shift Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) said it is […]

The surge in prediction markets signals heightened geopolitical tensions and potential for prolonged US military engagement in the region. The post US military activity in Iran drives prediction market surge for troop presence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The incident underscores heightened tensions, diminishing diplomatic resolution prospects and impacting market confidence in ceasefire outcomes. The post Iran downs two US warplanes, reducing April 7 ceasefire odds to 1% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP is compressing into the apex of a descending wedge at $1.3157 after months of lower highs and lower lows, with the 4H MACD signal line just crossing into positive territory for the first time since February — a sign…

The declining ceasefire odds highlight escalating tensions, potentially destabilizing the region and impacting global diplomatic efforts. The post US-Iran ceasefire markets show sharp declines amid rising nuclear threat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum is pressing against a double-top resistance zone at $2,163 after two consecutive rejections from the upper boundary of its rising parallel channel, while a marginal bullish MACD crossover on the 4H chart raises the question of whether buyers can…

States vs Federal Power: NCSL Pushes Congress to Safeguard Authority in Blockchain Rules In the fast-growing world of blockchain and crypto, rules matter a lot. Who makes them? The federal government or the states? This big question is heating up. […] The post States vs Federal Power: NCSL Pushes Congress to Safeguard Authority in CLARITY Act Blockchain Rules appeared first on Blockmanity.

A Shocking Flip in the Crypto Rankings The crypto market is in turmoil today. in market cap even as altcoins crash hard. At the same time, from its recent high. This all stems from former President Trump’s strong words on […] The post XRP Surpasses BNB Amid Brutal Altcoin Crash: BTC Drops $3K After Trump’s Iran Strike Pledge appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Ripple is driving measurable economic impact through its RLUSD initiative, channeling millions into underserved U.S. small businesses while expanding access to capital and supporting job creation. Ripple RLUSD Funding Drives Small Business Growth Across the United States Blockchain payments company Ripple shared on social media platform X on April 2 an update about its $15 […]

Momentum is yet to recover on the cryptocurrency market, but investors are certainly ready to take a chance.

Bitcoin is holding just above a broken support level at $66,900 as a potential bear flag forms on the 4H chart and the daily MACD hits one of its most negative readings of the current cycle, raising the risk of…

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Ripple’s XRP Ledger and SWIFT are gaining serious attention in the cryptocurrency and financial sector following recent speculations about both parties. While SWIFT remains one of the leading payment firms in the world, rumors are that the company might be supported by XRPL infrastructure. SWIFT Might Be Integrating XRP Ledger Infrastructure SWIFT, an open global […]

The strong US employment data reduces the likelihood of a Fed rate cut, impacting market dynamics and creating contrarian trading opportunities. The post GBP/USD drops as strong US employment data fuels Fed rate hold speculation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Being hours early is the difference between life changing money and watching others celebrate, and the entry is still open right now. The cardano price prediction shows ADA at $0.24, down 11% and 92% below its $3.09 peak as Protocol 11 governance approaches. Early ADA holders who entered at $0.02 turned small positions into massive [...] The post Cardano Price Prediction Grinds at $0.24 While Pepeto Presale Timing Separates Returns From Regret Before Listing appeared first on Blockonomi.

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U.S. lawyers are filing AI-generated briefs with fictitious citations at an accelerating pace, court sanctions are setting new records, and the technology is spreading so deeply into legal software that experts say mandatory disclosure rules may already be obsolete. U.S.…

The institution announced that it will offer a new kind of account, crypto accounts, to its customers, allowing them to dabble in cryptocurrency trading. The move, anticipated by CEO Rick Wurster last month, will bring this feature to over 46 million clients. Key Takeaways: Charles Schwab is launching direct Bitcoin and Ether trading for its […]

The Dogecoin (DOGE) price has been in a prolonged downtrend for months, basically mirroring Bitcoin’s decline and showing no signs of a sustained recovery or uptrend. However, a crypto analyst has suggested that this might change soon. The analyst has identified a critical sell wall on the Dogecoin chart that, if broken, could trigger a […]

ICE detention deaths are running at a record pace in 2026, and the United States’ largest immigration detention center — a sprawling tent facility on a Texas Army base — has logged three deaths, 49 regulatory violations, and allegations of…

More than 3 million pages of Epstein files have been released, prosecutors have brought no new charges against anyone in his network, and five legal experts have now laid out in precise terms why the evidentiary gap between public scandal…

Crypto news digest: Ripple Prime earns new credit score; SHIB sees strong network activity; ADA Cardano exec teases potential Mastercard partnership.

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Todd Blanche has been appointed interim U.S. Attorney General following a shake-up at the Department of Justice. His prior actions on crypto enforcement and personal holdings are drawing scrutiny. New DOJ Interim Chief Linked to Crypto Enforcement Shift President Donald Trump has appointed Todd Blanche as the interim U.S. Attorney General, replacing Pam Bondi in […]

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division privacy officer has quietly resigned as the DOJ moves to share sensitive voter registration data — including partial Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers — with the Department of Homeland Security, without issuing…

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has reversed a 34-year Pentagon policy, signing a memo on April 2 that authorizes off-duty U.S. service members to carry privately owned firearms on military installations — a decision that lands alongside a downed F-15…

Rising odds of U.S. forces entering Iran signal potential geopolitical instability, impacting global markets and strategic military dynamics. The post Odds of US forces entering Iran by April 30 rise to 86% amid escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin is struggling to hold above $70,000. Days of trying to defend $65,000 have given way to a fragile recovery that the market does not yet trust. A top CryptoQuant analyst has identified the structural reason why — and it has nothing to do with sentiment, ETF flows, or macroeconomic headlines. Related Reading: $410 Million […]

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The draft bill, yet to be signed into law by the king, marked a significant policy change for Cambodia officials in addressing scam centers.

The non-profit foundation has staked 69,500 ETH, nearly reaching the goal it unveiled at the end of February, less than two months ago.

Bithumb, South Korea’s second largest exchange, just postponed its IPO by two years after compliance fines, proving the industry is building for a longer timeline than this correction suggests. The correction is temporary, but the infrastructure underneath is permanent. The best crypto to buy now is not the asset that needs billions to move 15%, [...] The post Best Crypto to Buy Now: Pepeto Raises Above $8.1M as Investors Look Past BTC and XRP During the Correction appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The Trump administration submitted a $1.5 trillion defense spending request to Congress on April 3 — the largest military budget proposal in U.S. history — pairing record military outlays with cuts to domestic programs in a fiscal combination that signals…

Without public infrastructure underpinning tokenized finance, the IMF warns it could amplify instability through several compounding forces.

The almost complete blockade of digital connectivity that the Iranian regime has imposed since the conflict against the U.S.-Israel coalition began has already reached over 810 hours. Citizens who try to get through the blockade cracks face punishment or even death. Iran’s Internet Blockade Passes 815 Hours While drones and missiles are the main characters […]

Circle is taking a significant step toward reshaping how Bitcoin interacts with decentralized finance. The stablecoin issuer has officially announced plans to launch cirBTC, an encapsulated version of Bitcoin designed to function seamlessly within modern on-chain ecosystems. The announcement, shared via its official X account, signals a strategic expansion of Circle’s infrastructure beyond stablecoins and into Bitcoin-based financial tooling. Unlike traditional wrapped Bitcoin solutions, cirBTC is being positioned as more than just a tokenized representation. Circle is building it as part of a broader infrastructure layer—one that aims to make Bitcoin more usable, interoperable, and accessible across decentralized applications. Backed The post Circle Unveils cirBTC: A New Era For Bitcoin Integration In DeFi Infrastructure appeared first on The Merkle News.

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YZi Labs, alongside Susquehanna Crypto, has made a fresh strategic move into the prediction market space, backing PredictFun with a follow-on investment. It’s not exactly coming out of nowhere, though, this is more like doubling down on something they already believe in. From what’s been said, the goal is pretty clear: build what they describe as one of the most capital-efficient prediction markets in the industry. That’s a big claim, but the numbers behind PredictFun are already starting to make some sense of it. PredictFun Shows Strong Early Traction PredictFun isn’t exactly starting from zero at this point. The platform The post YZi Labs And Susquehanna Back PredictFun With New Investment appeared first on The Merkle News.

Polymarket has quietly entered a new phase, and it’s already starting to show in the numbers. The platform, which is one of the biggest names in prediction markets, is now operating in what looks like a fully fee-based model. This shift didn’t come with too much noise at first, but recent data has made it hard to ignore. fees on the platform have been rising pretty sharply over the past couple of days. It’s a notable change because for a long time, prediction markets focused more on liquidity and user growth rather than aggressively charging fees. Now, Polymarket seems to The post Polymarket Shifts Fully Into Fee-Based Model appeared first on The Merkle News.

Rising market odds of US intervention in Iran suggest heightened geopolitical tensions, impacting global stability and economic forecasts. The post Market sees rising odds of US forces entering Iran by April 30 at 86% YES appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A U.S. fighter jet identified as an F-15 was shot down over Iran on April 3, with one crew member rescued and President Trump briefed, adding a sharp new layer of escalation to a conflict that has already pushed Bitcoin…

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The incident escalates tensions, potentially leading to increased U.S. military involvement and impacting geopolitical stability and markets. The post F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over Iran raises odds of US ground troops entering appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

In a primetime address on April 2, 2026, the President vowed to strike Iran “extremely hard” in the coming weeks, a move that sent immediate shockwaves through global markets.

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X is preparing to automatically lock any crypto scam account that mentions cryptocurrency for the first time in its posting history, with Head of Product Nikita Bier saying the measure should eliminate 99% of the economic incentive behind the platform’s…

President Trump has fired Pam Bondi and replaced her with Todd Blanche as interim U.S. Attorney General — handing control of the Justice Department to the official who dismantled the DOJ’s crypto enforcement unit in April 2025 and holds up…

The recent attacks on the Pix system by the U.S. government evolved into a situation that might tilt the balance toward any of the candidates before the upcoming election, with President Lula leading in prediction markets by a slim margin. Pix Gets Into Political Commentary In Brazil As Elections Loom Pix, one of the largest […]

Ex-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is taking Bitcoiners on a nostalgia trip by teasing the revival of a legendary piece of early crypto history.

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Iran's rejection of US ceasefire demands underscores the challenges in achieving a swift diplomatic resolution, impacting market confidence. The post Iran rejects US ceasefire demands, odds for April 7 drop to 1.1% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The executive order may strain US-EU trade relations, potentially impacting global markets and economic conditions through retaliatory measures. The post Trump signs executive order for 100% tariffs on patented drugs to boost US production appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter — a first for any major U.S. crypto exchange — as community banking groups wasted no time calling the decision…

Marex’s Nvidia‑linked “prediction market bond” pays 7% if NVDA stays the world’s most valuable company for a year, wrapping Polymarket‑style odds into principal‑protected credit. Marex Group has created and sold what it calls the first “prediction market bond,” a structured…

Institutional adoption via BlackRock's ETF could drive Bitcoin's mainstream acceptance, influencing future price stability and growth. The post BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF sees $52B in assets, signals bullish trend for Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bitcoin held above $67,000 on Good Friday as U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March — beating forecasts by a wide margin — while traditional markets sat closed for the Easter holiday, leaving crypto as the primary gauge of how…

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Bitcoin Magazine Charles Schwab Teases Direct Bitcoin Trading With New ‘Schwab Crypto’ Account Charles Schwab is expanding deeper into digital assets, announcing plans for a forthcoming product that will allow clients to buy and sell bitcoin directly. This post Charles Schwab Teases Direct Bitcoin Trading With New ‘Schwab Crypto’ Account first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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