Pearl is Olas’s consumer gateway to a future where narrow AI agents quietly trade, curate and create prediction markets at a scale humans will never touch, says co‑founder David Minasch. David Minasch sat down with crypto.news on March 31 on…

The company said this is the first time digital assets are embedded natively into a treasury management system.

Certain digital assets on the market, including Chainlink (LINK), are beginning to exhibit significant token movements, which might be noteworthy to watch in the coming weeks.

The Algorand price jumps 25% in a day, leading the altcoin rally. Google names Algorand in its Quantum…

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The Zcash price surges as the team fixes a key vulnerability. Analysts believe that the token is poised…

Bitcoin Magazine Luxor Launches ‘Commander’ Fleet Management Software to Optimize Bitcoin Mining Operations Luxor has launched Commander, a unified Bitcoin mining fleet management platform that optimizes operations in real time by integrating hashrate, energy pricing, and automated profitability controls across mining hardware and software systems. This post Luxor Launches ‘Commander’ Fleet Management Software to Optimize Bitcoin Mining Operations first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Visa's AI tools could significantly reduce operational costs and enhance efficiency, impacting the broader financial ecosystem positively. The post Visa rolls out six AI tools to cut billions in fraud and dispute costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Among privacy advocates and champions of free information, centralisation is commonly seen as the problem. Cypherpunks and enthusiasts have spent decades building decentralised alternatives; technologically, free money, communication and information already exist. Yet the egalitarian digital utopia never arrived: the mainstream still belongs to the centralised products of IT behemoths. In her essay The Federation Fallacy activist and developer Alyssa Rosenzweig argues that the key to freedom in the information age is neither centralisation nor decentralisation, but ideas of digital democracy.   This piece examines how the evolution of government maps onto online platforms—and why, even on the internet, anarchy is no answer to tyranny.  Centralisation is natural The average user of the open internet has tools to build personal information freedom and privacy. With some caveats, one can even achieve a degree of financial independence. A decentralised internet The internet remains, technically, a decentralised and open system to which anyone may connect. Anyone can spin up a server and a website. Many organisations maintain infrastructure and offer services to businesses and users. No single entity can, at will, control the system in its entirety.  Yet one clumsy move in an Amazon or Cloudflare server room can reverberate on a planetary scale, and access to the internet itself may become an unattainable privilege at the whim of the authorities in some countries.  Open email Email is also a decentralised system. Anyone may run a personal server and be responsible for their own correspondence. Most people cannot—or do not wish to—cope with the technical complexities and the costs of maintaining infrastructure.  Google has already set up the servers and offers a ready-made free service. It comes with spam filters, access to a whole ecosystem of products and the ability to tie your digital life to one account. You can, however, register your own domain and master the nuances of SPF, DKIM and DMARC.  Open messaging Jabber (the XMPP protocol) is likewise an open solution for online chat. You can run your own server that federates with other XMPP servers in full self-governance.  But the bulk of participants in this protocol are WhatsApp users, confined within the service. The app does not allow messaging with other XMPP systems. Mainstream centralised services offer convenience without technical know-how or costs. Free, decentralised alternatives remain the preserve of enthusiasts with specialist skills.  In such conditions Gmail, WhatsApp and other giants naturally remain the default for the vast majority of users. Mastodon’s failed success In Rosenzweig’s view, Mastodon—a decentralised rival to X—is one of the most promising examples of a federated system true to the ideals of freedom and decentralisation. Many independent instances interoperate under one protocol, and any user can create a new server for friends or colleagues.  In 2019 Rosenzweig analysed the Mastodon data then available. On average, each of 3,070 servers had 640 users. The distribution, however, was uneven.  The three largest instances covered 50.8% of users. Just two accounted for 41.2%. Distribution of Mastodon users across servers in 2019. Source: Alyssarosenzweig.ca. The Mastodon developers’ site lists more than 7,000 active instances with roughly 745,000 users as of March 2026. All have voluntarily agreed to the platform’s “code of honour”: to actively moderate problematic content and uphold safety. Meanwhile, the FediDB service counts the majority of registered servers and accounts: by its tally, there are over 9,000 and 8.5m, respectively.The flagship instance mastodon.social counts 284,000 active users.  Other large communities include: mstdn.jp — 413,167 registered accounts; mstdn.social — 271,540; mastodon.world — ~195,100; mastodon.cloud — ~189,000; mastodon.online — ~189,000; mas.to — ~188,000; techhub.social — ~86,000; infosec.exchange — ~80,000. The largest Mastodon servers by registered users. Source: FediDB. Rosenzweig argues that such consolidation marks a failure for Mastodon by the yardstick of decentralisation. In an ideal world, figures would sit closer to the arithmetic mean, and each of the thousands of servers would be a trusted community of users who know one another.  In practice, even technically decentralised systems sprout large centres of gravity around which users and resources concentrate. The result: in decentralised email there emerges Gmail; the XMPP technology led to centralised messengers such as WhatsApp; and corporations took charge of the World Wide Web. Centralisation is necessary… Describing the search for a realistic form of digital freedom, Rosenzweig turns to political history and the metamorphoses of states on the road to democratic society. The starting point is authoritarianism. Its online analogue is an internet under the sway of Silicon Valley giants—a kind of “digital dictatorship”. Toppling it ushers in a period of anarchy—naive decentralisation in which everyone bears individual responsibility for their data and freedoms.  This is a “bloody and short life”. Moreover, sooner or later the whole system risks collapse through the tragedy of the commons or the paradox of tolerance. The natural vector is towards some form of “order” and consolidated control. For Rosenzweig, naive anarchic decentralisation need not rebuild a smashed dictatorship or nourish techno-oligarchs. The alternative can be digital democracy. …but in moderation As European states show, a centralised democracy is no ideal—but it is a viable compromise. A certain degree of centralisation is necessary. It is the basis for an efficient administrative apparatus. Anyone can entrust control to an “administrator” and gain access to the system.  The key is that, under centralisation, the controlling entity remains accountable to users rather than to the self-interest of developers or corporate owners. Rosenzweig sketches her view of digital democracy with a microblogging platform. There is a flagship server with clear rules adopted via public consensus. When needed, those rules are enforced by a moderation team elected by the community.  The platform’s code should be open, and all functions available through an API. Users can then choose among different client apps and avoid lock-in to any official product. The developer stresses that many of these traits are largely realised in Mastodon. Hence, despite failure by decentralisation’s standards, the project can be seen as a success of digital democracy. Rosenzweig sees “Wikipedia” as another vivid, large-scale example. Despite significant centralisation, the project’s freedom is upheld by democratic principles and processes. Anyone can make edits, within limits, and conflicts are resolved by seeking consensus. Freedom through accessibility A viable system worth striving for will be a compromise between centralisation and freedom. It must be accessible to all, regardless of wealth or technical expertise.  The commercial interests of large corporations run counter to users’ interests. The technical barrier to building one’s own digital infrastructure denies mass consumers the benefits of decentralisation.  “Whether online or in the real world, to attain freedom it is not enough simply to reject dictatorship. We must support democracy,” concluded Rosenzweig. As in real life, the path to democracy will be anything but easy. Perhaps it can be built despite the dictatorship of technology giants and through the naive anarchy of decentralisation.  Even there, beyond the threshold of utopia, a free system will require active upkeep. Unfortunately, in the digital world, as in the real one, democracy easily turns against itself. Text: Krzysztof Szpak

On April 1, the investment firm CoinShares made its debut on the Nasdaq exchange through a merger with SPAC Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp., valued at $1.2 billion. The company's shares are traded under the ticker CSHR.  CoinShares is now listed on @Nasdaq. Ticker: CSHR.Europe's #1 digital asset manager. US$6B AuM. 39 products. Among the top global digital asset managersA decade in the making.Learn more: https://t.co/mrgnwcKRYo#CoinShares #CSHR #DigitalAssets pic.twitter.com/uULw2Ssrs9— CoinShares (@CoinSharesCo) April 1, 2026 The deal resulted in the creation of a new holding structure, CoinShares PLC, which became the parent company of CoinShares International Limited.  CSHR trading began at $9 per share. By the time of writing, the price had adjusted to $8.5.  Source: Yahoo Finance.  The firm manages assets worth $6 billion, with its business built on exchange-traded crypto products, trading, and institutional investment services focused on commission income. CoinShares anticipates that listing on Nasdaq will support the expansion of its product line and improve access to analytical coverage and investment flows as cryptocurrencies integrate into traditional finance. “The listing is not just a change of venue. It reflects our growth from a pure ETP provider to a diversified manager specializing in digital assets,” commented Jean-Marie Monier, co-founder, president, and CEO of the company. CoinShares made its European debut in 2021 on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (Sweden).  Franklin Templeton to Launch Crypto Division  Financial giant Franklin Templeton, with $1.7 trillion under management, has agreed to acquire 250 Digital, a subsidiary of venture firm CoinFund, reports WSJ.  The terms of the deal are undisclosed. Upon completion, the new division will be named Franklin Crypto, focusing on pension and sovereign funds, as well as institutional investors.  “The current sell-off in the crypto market is a unique opportunity, and we felt the time was right. I am confident many will want to create a more stable platform for key players in trading,” noted Sandy Cole, head of Franklin Crypto, in a comment to the publication. The company already has a digital assets team of about 50 people. Franklin joined the crypto industry in 2018 and now offers tokenized funds, as well as spot bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.  In March 2026, the asset manager partnered with Ondo Finance to transfer its exchange-traded funds to the blockchain.  

OpenEden partners with BNY Investments to launch HYBOND, a tokenized high-yield bond product that brings corporate credit exposure to blockchain infrastructure. The post OpenEden Partners with BNY to Launch HYBOND Tokenized Corporate Bond Platform appeared first on Blockonomi.

Intel (INTC) stock jumped 6% after announcing a $14.2B deal to buy back Apollo's 49% stake in its Ireland chip manufacturing plant Fab 34. The post Intel (INTC) Stock Jumps 6% After $14.2B Buyback of Ireland Manufacturing Facility Stake appeared first on Blockonomi.

At Kaiko’s Cannes conference, S&P DJI and Kaiko unveiled plans to tokenize the iBoxx U.S. Treasury index on Canton, turning it into programmable on-chain IP. At the Agora Kaiko conference in Cannes on March 31, S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Chief…

Ethereum is opening Q2 2026 trading above $2.1k, still well below the levels needed to suggest any meaningful trend reversal. After a brutal first quarter that saw ETH lose around a third of its value from the late-2025 highs, the question heading into the new quarter is whether the asset can finally find a base, […]

ADP employment data shows 62,000 private jobs added in March, exceeding forecasts. Small businesses and healthcare sectors drove hiring gains. The post ADP Employment Report Surpasses Expectations With 62,000 Jobs Added in March appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP targets $0.62, 900 million DOGE exit Bithumb and Bitcoin eyes an $80,000 April rally. Plus, let's talk about essential technicals and macro triggers for the Q2 crypto market.

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Lamb Weston (LW) stock climbs 3.20% despite Q3 profit drop of 63%. Revenue stable but margins compressed by costs and pricing pressure globally. The post Lamb Weston (LW) Stock Gains 3.20% Despite Q3 Earnings Miss and Shrinking Margins appeared first on Blockonomi.

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launches, sending four astronauts around the moon. Space stocks rally as SpaceX prepares record-breaking IPO. The post Artemis II Takes Flight: Moon Mission Ignites Rally in Space Sector Stocks appeared first on Blockonomi.

Iran's IRGC threatens 18 U.S. tech firms including Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Google with attacks in Middle East beginning April 1 over strikes on Iran. The post IRGC Issues Attack Warning Against 18 Major U.S. Tech Firms in Middle East appeared first on Blockonomi.

Over the years, the rivalry between Ethereum, Solana, and XRP has grown tougher, with investors staking their claims with their favorites. After the last bull run, though, Solana seemed to come out ahead, hitting new all-time highs before Ethereum, and completely outpacing XRP that never hit new peaks. But now, after the bull run is […]

Oracle (ORCL) stock jumped 6% after announcing layoffs affecting up to 30,000 employees, redirecting funds toward AI data center infrastructure spending. The post Oracle (ORCL) Stock Surges 6% Following Major Workforce Reduction for AI Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.

Firefly Aerospace (FLY) stock jumped 20.5% Tuesday as SpaceX IPO news sparked enthusiasm in the space sector. Analysts maintain Moderate Buy rating. The post Firefly Aerospace (FLY) Stock Climbs 20% Amid SpaceX Public Offering Speculation appeared first on Blockonomi.

Conagra Brands (CAG) stock declines after Q3 earnings miss and lowered profit outlook. Revenue tops estimates but margins face pressure from inflation. The post Conagra Brands (CAG) Stock Drops as Company Lowers Full-Year Profit Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

DeFi Technologies (DEFT) stock jumped 32% after posting FY25 revenue of $99.1M, up 215% year-over-year, and swinging to $62.7M net income from a loss. The post DeFi Technologies (DEFT) Stock Surges 32% on Triple Revenue Growth and Profitability Swing appeared first on Blockonomi.

MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) stock falls 4.64% pre-market despite earnings growth, as revenue miss and weak demand offset margin expansion gains. The post MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Stock Falls Despite Earnings Beat as Revenue Disappoints appeared first on Blockonomi.

Hedera price has been in a downtrend over the past month as the token continues to be bruised by the geopolitical concerns that have pushed investors away from risk assets. According to data from crypto.news, Hedera (HBAR) price fell to…

Coinbase is folding regulated prediction markets into its “everything exchange” vision, using The Clearing Company to clear on‑chain event contracts beside crypto and stocks. Coinbase’s push to become an “everything exchange” will increasingly run through regulated prediction markets rather than…

US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, but the financier’s plans to lower interest rates may come up against hard economic realities and a split board.

Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences failed to materialize by the expected end of March target, with the HKMA saying only that it is still advancing the process.

OpenAI secures historic $122B funding at $852B valuation, backed by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank. Now generating $2B monthly revenue with 900M users. The post OpenAI Secures Historic $122B Investment Round, Reaching $852B Valuation with Amazon and Nvidia Support appeared first on Blockonomi.

CoinShares (CSHR) begins Nasdaq trading after $1.2B SPAC merger. The European crypto asset manager oversees $6B across 39 funds despite market challenges. The post CoinShares (CSHR) Stock: Digital Asset Giant Joins Nasdaq After $1.2B SPAC Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

Baidu (BIDU) stock declines after massive Apollo Go robotaxi system failure in Wuhan leaves 100+ vehicles stranded, trapping passengers for hours. The post Baidu (BIDU) Stock Drops as Apollo Go Robotaxis Freeze Across Wuhan in Major System Glitch appeared first on Blockonomi.

SUI dips to $0.87 as traders front-run $47M token unlock on April 1 Broader risk-off sentiment and ETF…

Vitalik Buterin invested in ZCHF token today, March 31, 2026. The move highlights growing interest in non-USD stablecoins.…

Bitcoin Cash bounces from the $446 low and holds near $470 after clearing the $456-$459 resistance band. RSI…

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Nearly 9.92 million HYPE tokens worth $368 million will be released on April 6, 2026. Ripple Prime expanded…

Quantum Resistant Ledger’s QRL token is up by almost 45%. This project uses post-quantum cryptography for security. The…

On March 31, Zcash (ZEC) price soared by over 10% on a daily chart, increasing its value from…

Cardano rolls out mainnet for zero-knowledge sidechain Midnight, enabling compliant private smart contracts for finance and supply chains.…

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On Tuesday, Hedera (HBAR) plunged to a monthly low, dropping to near $0.083 with a market capitalization of…

Convera has entered a strategic partnership with Ripple to introduce crypto-enabled payment and treasury solutions. XRP price shows…

Long-term holder SOPR fell below 1, signaling BTC capitulation and market-wide stress. BTC’s realized price near $54K marked…

Pepe (PEPE) price has increased by over 3.24% in the 24 hours, helping its value to soar above…

Google said quantum machines could crack top Ethereum wallets in under nine days. Admin keys linked to $200…

Midnight (NIGHT) price has experienced a major spike of over 10% on a daily chart, soaring its value…

Dogecoin price shows a narrow consolidation between $0.087 to $0.116 horizontal levels, indicating a lack of sufficient strength…

The Bitcoin price is poised for 9.8% recovery before channeling the resistance trendline of Inverted flag pattern. Derivatives…

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The Solana price showcased a bearish reversal from the resistance trendline of a falling channel pattern, which could…

Ripple’s XRP token is up by 1.5% today, April 1, 2026. Ripple’s partnership with Convera indicates expansion of…

Ethereum (ETH) surged more than 5% today, April 1, 2026. Ethereum spot ETF saw an inflow after eight-days…

Chainlink gains fresh momentum as FinChain adopts CCIP, Proof of Reserve, and ACE to support compliant RWA and…

Sui (SUI) gained almost 4% today, April 1, 2026. The project unlocked almost 42.9 million tokens today, and…

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DeFi Technologies (DEFT) stock rallied 32% after reporting FY25 revenue of $99.1M, up 215% YoY, and net income of $62.7M versus a prior-year loss. The post DeFi Technologies (DEFT) Stock Soars 32% on Triple Revenue Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

RH (RH) stock drops after Q4 earnings miss of $0.71 per share and weak Q1 guidance, with tariffs pressuring margins by 190 basis points. The post RH (RH) Stock Tumbles on Disappointing Q4 Results and Cautious Forward Guidance appeared first on Blockonomi.

RH stock declined after reporting Q4 EPS of $1.53 vs. $2.24 expected, citing tariff headwinds and guiding for a Q1 revenue drop of 2%-4%. The post RH (RH) Stock Tumbles on Disappointing Q4 Results and Bearish Guidance appeared first on Blockonomi.

NIO (NIO) stock rises 9% after March deliveries surge 136% to 35,486 units. Q1 2026 deliveries reach 83,465, up 98.3% YoY. ES8 leads China's large SUV market. The post NIO (NIO) Stock Soars 9% on Record March Delivery Numbers appeared first on Blockonomi.

NIO (NIO) stock rises 9% after reporting March deliveries of 35,486 vehicles, up 136% YoY, and Q1 totals of 83,465 units, nearly doubling from 2025. The post NIO (NIO) Shares Surge 9% as March Deliveries Skyrocket 136% Year-Over-Year appeared first on Blockonomi.

Art on Tezos is no longer a niche experiment; at TezDev 2026 in Cannes, it felt like a working model of where digital culture is going next. TezDev 2026 in Cannes shows how Tezos art has evolved from NFTs into…

The POTUS claimed Iran wanted an immediate ceasefire. Here's what needs to change.

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Altcoins rallied sharply after President Trump signaled an optimistic timeline for ending U.S. combat operations in the Middle East. Macro Tailwinds Drive Altcoin Recovery Altcoins rallied in lockstep with global markets following an update from President Donald Trump regarding the conclusion of U.S. combat operations in the Middle East. The news acted as a primary […]

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Goldman Sachs analysts say March's market correction has created better conditions for April, with Q1 earnings season now in focus and lowered expectations. The post Goldman Sachs: Market Pullback Creates Favorable April Setup as Q1 Earnings Loom appeared first on Blockonomi.

Strategy (MSTR) stock continues climbing as STRC preferred dividend holds at 11.5%, Bitcoin buying pauses, and preferred shares trade near par value. The post Strategy (MSTR) Stock Advances While STRC Preferred Maintains 11.5% Dividend Yield appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cyclerion (CYCN) stock soared 160% after unveiling a reverse merger with Korsana Biosciences, backed by $380M in funding for Alzheimer's drug development. The post Cyclerion Therapeutics (CYCN) Stock Jumps 160% Following Korsana Biosciences Merger Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.

Strategy (MSTR) stock rises as STRC preferred dividend holds at 11.5%, Bitcoin buying halts, and retail investors drive demand for yield-focused shares. The post Strategy (MSTR) Stock Surges While STRC Preferred Shares Hold 11.5% Dividend Rate appeared first on Blockonomi.

JPMorgan's potential entry into prediction markets could legitimize the sector, attracting more institutional interest and regulatory scrutiny. The post JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon floats prediction market services appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tilray (TLRY) stock surged 8% after reporting record Q3 revenue of $206.7M and a surprise profit of $0.02 per share, crushing analyst expectations. The post Tilray Brands (TLRY) Stock Surges 8% Following Stellar Q3 Earnings Report appeared first on Blockonomi.

Conagra (CAG) stock falls after missing Q3 earnings estimates and narrowing full-year profit guidance amid 7% cost inflation and margin pressure. The post Conagra Brands (CAG) Stock Drops Following Q3 Earnings Shortfall and Revised Profit Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

Franklin Templeton acquires 250 Digital to enhance institutional crypto offerings, expanding tokenized assets and blockchain investment services. The post Franklin Templeton Acquires 250 Digital in Major Crypto Expansion Move appeared first on Blockonomi.

AI crypto trading bots reshape investing as automation replaces manual execution and emotional decision-making. The rise of AI trading bot crypto solutions has transformed how people approach cryptocurrency trading. What once required deep technical knowledge, constant monitoring, and emotional discipline…

XRP ETF recorded first negative monthly close in March as the market eyes new changes.

Is ALGO ready to reach $0.20 or will the rally be replaced by a sharp correction?

Data shows the transfer fees on the Bitcoin network has dropped to its lowest in 15 years, a sign of significant reduction in blockchain usage. 30-Day SMA Of Bitcoin Transaction Fees Has Seen A Massive Decline In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed the latest trend in the Bitcoin Total […]

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Bitcoin ended its longest monthly losing streak since 2018 with a green March candle, sparking hopes of a powerful rebound similar to past cycles.

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Gen Z embraces Bitcoin despite acknowledged volatility. Younger investors treat crypto risk as portfolio diversification rather than pure speculation.

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NOW DeFi launches quantum cloud mining as Bitcoin consolidates and XRP liquidity rises. As Bitcoin (BTC) enters a high-level, wide-ranging consolidation zone driven by global macroeconomic factors, and Ripple (XRP) sees increasing liquidity in cross-border payments, the crypto asset market…

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The gap between the spot and realized price of the leading cryptocurrency has shrunk from 120% at the end of 2024 to the current 21%. However, to reach the accumulation zone where the historical bottom forms, the asset needs to drop another 20%, according to data from CryptoQuant. The average cost of all coins, considering the time of their last movement, is currently around $54,100.  Source: CryptoQuant.  At the time of writing, the price of Bitcoin is around $68,600.  Hourly chart BTC/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView.  During the bear market of 2022, the signal for the bottom was the drop of Bitcoin's spot price below the realized price. From June to October, digital gold traded below its average cost.  The maximum drawdown, when spot quotes fell 15% below the realized price, almost exactly coincided with the cyclical low of around $15,500. A similar crossing of metrics was observed at the beginning of 2020 during the market crash amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Reset Not Complete The current situation is different. A 20% premium to the realized price indicates that most holders are still in profit — a significant buffer. For the spot to fall to the average cost of all coins, Bitcoin needs to drop to about $54,000.  Other on-chain signals also suggest that the correction is not yet over. The Coinbase Premium Index remains in negative territory — a sign of weakening institutional demand from American investors.  Source: CoinGlass.  According to Glassnode, the seven-day simple moving average (SMA) of the net flow of American spot Bitcoin ETF has turned negative. The daily outflow is 200-500 BTC.  The 7D-SMA of US Spot ETF Netflow has turned negative since early last week, with 200–500 BTC in net daily outflows.Small in magnitude, but persistent. A quiet signal that institutional demand conviction remains tentative at current price levels.📉https://t.co/wQKxJFVr9p pic.twitter.com/5H1MY411wH— glassnode (@glassnode) March 31, 2026 "The indicator is small but persistent — a quiet signal that institutional demand at current price levels remains uncertain," analysts noted.  Additionally, experts pointed to a decline in total daily transaction fees in the network of the first cryptocurrency. The indicator has fallen to 2.5 BTC per day — the lowest since March 2011. The 30D-SMA of total daily transaction fees has declined to 2.5 BTC/day, the lowest level since March 2011.Fee compression of this magnitude reflects a significant reduction in on-chain demand for block space, consistent with subdued network. 📉 https://t.co/ZozJ5REhDE pic.twitter.com/eX83xHiqdn— glassnode (@glassnode) March 31, 2026 According to them, this trend reflects a sharp decline in demand for block space amid low user activity. In the first quarter of 2026, Bitcoin experienced its worst performance in eight years. Over three months, the price of digital gold fell by 22.2%. 

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Bitcoin Magazine Franklin Templeton to Acquire CoinFund Spinoff for Institutional Crypto Push: WSJ Franklin Templeton will acquire 250 Digital to launch a new institutional crypto division, expanding its digital asset offerings for large investors including pensions and sovereign wealth funds. This post Franklin Templeton to Acquire CoinFund Spinoff for Institutional Crypto Push: WSJ first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Algorand price shot up over 20% on Wednesday, becoming the best performer among the leading 100 crypto assets by market cap. According to data from crypto.news, Algorand (ALGO) price hit an 8-week high of $0.105 on Wednesday while bringing its…

Bitcoin Magazine Australia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Mandates Licensing for Exchanges and Custodians Australia has introduced its first comprehensive digital asset framework, mandating that crypto exchanges and custody providers secure financial services licenses. This post Australia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Mandates Licensing for Exchanges and Custodians first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin and Ethereum rebound sparks risk hedging as investors turn to ConfluxCapital’s AI-driven trading robots for stable daily returns. In the past 48 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices have seen a slight rebound, with BTC regaining the $68,000…

Impressive amount of Bitcoin has been shifted after a decade of inactivity.

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Bitcoin traded at $68,577 on April 1, 2026, with a market cap of around $1.37 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $53.39 billion, reflecting steady activity without a decisive trend. Price moved within a $66,218 to $69,135 intraday range, highlighting a market in consolidation rather than expansion. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily timeframe, bitcoin […]

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XRP Ledger's network activity is moving in the right direction, but a proper retrace is still a matter of time.

The United States Department of Justice has brought charges against 10 individuals for allegedly manipulating digital asset prices through so-called “pump-and-dump” schemes. In a Tuesday press release, federal prosecutors alleged that the defendants conspired to artificially inflate trading volumes and…

Due to growing political tension and ongoing talks between the banking and cryptocurrency industries, TD Cowen has drastically lowered its estimate of the likelihood that the long-awaited CLARITY Act, the proposed US crypto market-structure bill, will become law this year.  The investment bank’s managing director, Jaret Seiberg, now places the probability of Senate passage and […]

From April 1, the Russian government imposed a year-round restriction on cryptocurrency mining in several districts of the Republic of Buryatia and the Transbaikalia region. The ban will last for five years, until March 15, 2031. In Buryatia, the measure applies to 19 districts and the city of Ulan-Ude. In Transbaikalia, it affects 14 districts, 14 municipalities, Chita, the settlement of Aginskoye, and the ZATO Gorny. Previously, seasonal mining restrictions were in place here. The practice of a complete ban on digital currency mining in certain regions has been in effect since December 2024. Additionally, on March 31, a bill was submitted to the State Duma proposing criminal liability for illegal mining and unauthorized services by operators of specialized infrastructure. The document suggests penalizing violators with fines up to 2 million rubles and imprisonment for up to five years. Enhanced penalties are proposed for organized groups causing significant damage or deriving substantial income. Criminal liability can be avoided by fully compensating for the damage. The authors of the initiative justified the need for prison terms by noting that miners are reluctant to register with the FTS. Expert estimates indicate that out of 50,000 potential market participants, only 1,489 entities are registered. The document is expected to be adopted in the spring session, with its provisions coming into force on July 1. On March 30, the government approved a package of bills for the legalization of digital currencies and digital rights in Russia. It is planned to be submitted to the State Duma in early April. ForkLog provided a detailed analysis of its provisions in a special podcast. A text version is also available.

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B2C2 adopts Solana as its main blockchain for institutional stablecoin settlements, prioritizing speed, efficiency, and scalability for digital asset flows. The post B2C2 Chooses Solana Network for Institutional Stablecoin Settlement Operations appeared first on Blockonomi.

Franklin Templeton deepens its commitment to crypto with a newly-announced acquisition.

Australia passes a law requiring crypto exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licenses as the country moves to regulate digital asset platforms.

Shares of the European crypto asset manager are set to start trading today, marking a venue shift as digital asset companies navigate a weaker market backdrop.

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin clears his wallet this April 1, offloading gifted meme coins and moving funds to privacy protocols like Railgun, while the crypto market sees rare relief this spring.

Hyperliquid price is close to confirming multiple bullish patterns as futures traders show increased interest in the token. According to data from crypto.news, Hyperliquid (HYPE) price was trading at $36.9, up 22% over the past month and 78% higher than…

Franklin Templeton's acquisition signals increased institutional interest in crypto, potentially accelerating mainstream adoption and innovation. The post Franklin Templeton acquires CoinFund unit to grow crypto offerings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple continues with its efforts to further the usage of RLUSD as preferred stablecoin for South Korean traders.

Monzo's strategic pivot to Europe highlights the challenges of US market entry and underscores the importance of focusing on profitable regions. The post Digital bank Monzo ends US venture to double down on Europe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AI startup OpenAI announced the closure of a $122 billion funding round, valuing the company at $852 billion. “OpenAI is becoming the foundational infrastructure for artificial intelligence, enabling people and businesses worldwide to create new solutions. The broad reach of ChatGPT forms a powerful distribution channel,” the company blog states. According to platform representatives, it is demonstrating record growth rates. The weekly active user base has successively reached 10 million, 100 million, and is soon expected to approach 1 billion. Within a year of launching ChatGPT, the startup generated $1 billion in revenue. By the end of 2024, it was generating $1 billion per quarter, and now it is $2 billion per month. “We are growing four times faster than companies that defined the internet and mobile technology eras, including Alphabet and Meta,” noted OpenAI. The funds raised will be used to scale the business. The round was led by strategic partners Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, with participation from Microsoft. It also included a16z, D. E. Shaw Ventures, MGX, TPG, and funds managed by T. Rowe Price Associates. Other participants included Altimeter, Appaloosa LP, ARK Invest, funds from BlackRock and Blackstone, Coatue, D1 Capital Partners, Dragoneer, Fidelity, Goanna Capital, Insight Partners, The Paragon Group, Sands Capital, Sequoia Capital, Sound Ventures, Temasek, Thrive Capital, UC Investments, and Winslow Capital. The company opened access for private investors through banking channels, raising an additional $3 billion. In the future, OpenAI shares will be included in several ETFs from ARK Invest. Additionally, the startup expanded its credit line to $4.7 billion, provided by a consortium of major banks, including JPMorgan, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Mizuho, Royal Bank of Canada, SMBC, UBS, HSBC, and Santander. Computing as an Advantage The company identified computing as a strategic advantage, forming the basis of all AI: research, models, products, and revenue. Since the launch of ChatGPT, the company's available resources have grown alongside its revenue. Infrastructure development allows for training more advanced models. Simultaneously, algorithms and hardware reduce data processing costs, making each generated token cheaper. “An accumulation effect arises—the better infrastructure reduces costs, while improved products increase revenue per unit of computation,” the blog states. Over the past 15 months, the firm has significantly expanded its infrastructure strategy. Nvidia remains its foundation, with additional solutions from Microsoft, Oracle, AWS, CoreWeave, Google Cloud, AMD, Trainium, Cerebras, Broadcom, SBE, and SoftBank. Unified Ecosystem OpenAI announced the creation of a unified “AI super app”. “Users need not a set of disparate tools, but a unified system that understands intentions and performs tasks,” the startup emphasized. The universal application will integrate the functionality of ChatGPT, Codex, a browser, and AI agents. Back in March, OpenAI announced the closure of the Sora application.

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TLDR: Oracle terminated roughly 30,000 employees via a single early-morning email with no prior warning from management. The layoffs are expected to free up between $8 billion and $10 billion in cash flow for AI infrastructure. Oracle accumulated $58 billion in new debt over two months to fund a large-scale AI data center buildout. Despite [...] The post Oracle Fires 30,000 Employees Overnight to Fund $58 Billion AI Data Center Debt appeared first on Blockonomi.

Anthropic, a startup, has confirmed a leak of part of the source code for its AI programming tool, Claude Code, as reported by CNBC. “No confidential client data has been exposed. The error occurred during the release packaging. It was caused by human error, not a hack. We are implementing measures to prevent this from happening again,” a company representative stated. The first reports of the leaked code surfaced on March 31. A related post on X garnered over 30 million views. Claude code source code has been leaked via a map file in their npm registry! Code: https://t.co/jBiMoOzt8G pic.twitter.com/rYo5hbvEj8— Chaofan Shou (@Fried_rice) March 31, 2026 The incident could negatively impact Anthropic's standing, as it opens access to the algorithms of the popular tool to external developers and competitors. The published data fully reveals the architecture of Claude Code. Specifically, it became known how the service: manages requests to models; coordinates the work of multiple assistants; controls access and permissions; handles authorization. Additionally, the code revealed 44 hidden features that had not yet been officially presented. Among the most intriguing discoveries are: Kairos — a constantly active background system. It retains "memory" and analyzes accumulated data at night for further training; Buddy — an AI pet in the style of "Tamagotchi." According to the code, its launch was planned for April 1-7. The data set also includes Undercover Mode — a special mode that prevents the neural network from accidentally publishing internal project names. A Series of Leaks and Market Competition This is the second major error by the company recently. Just days prior, the description of a future AI model and other documents were found in the public domain, as reported. At that time, a representative of Anthropic stated that the new model represents a “qualitative leap” in performance and is “the most powerful solution to date.” It is currently being tested among a limited group of users. The company explained that information about the upcoming LLM appeared online “due to human error,” and the leaked materials were “early drafts of content.” The release of Claude Code to the general public took place in May 2025. The tool assists developers in creating functions, fixing bugs, and automating tasks. Over the past year, the service has become so in demand that growing competition from Anthropic forced OpenAI to shut down the Sora project to concentrate resources on developing similar solutions. In March, Anthropic transformed Claude into an AI agent — the bot gained the ability to use a computer to perform tasks.

Ken Griffin made Nvidia and Amazon his largest Q4 holdings, targeting robotaxi tech and AI growth. Analysis of both stocks and their market potential. The post Ken Griffin’s Citadel Loads Up on Nvidia (NVDA) and Amazon (AMZN) in Autonomous Vehicle Play appeared first on Blockonomi.

Novo Nordisk (NVO) launches Wegovy subscription plans with discounts up to 29% for U.S. self-pay patients as it battles Eli Lilly for GLP-1 market dominance. The post Novo Nordisk (NVO) Stock: New Wegovy Subscription Model Targets Eli Lilly’s Market Lead appeared first on Blockonomi.