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bitcoinist.com Bitfarms Dumps Bitcoin, Rebrands As Keel Infrastructure In Full AI Shift

A company that built its name on cryptocurrency mining is walking away from the business entirely. Bitfarms announced plans Tuesday to rebrand as Keel Infrastructure and move its legal base from Canada to the US, capping a five-month exit from Bitcoin that management described as a deliberate break from the past. Related Reading: Mitsubishi Goes […]

news.bitcoin.com Franklin Templeton Acquires 250 Digital to Launch Franklin Crypto Institutional Unit

Franklin Templeton has agreed to acquire 250 Digital, a crypto trading firm spun out of venture capital firm Coinfund, to launch a dedicated institutional crypto investment arm called Franklin Crypto. Franklin Templeton Expands Into Active Crypto With 250 Digital Acquisition The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, was reported by The Wall Street Journal […]

news.bitcoin.com XRP Closes Q1 2026 Down 27%, Market Capitalization Plummets $29 Billion

XRP weathered a brutal first quarter, closing down 27% from its 2025 year-end valuation. Its market capitalization shrank from $112 billion to $83 billion—a staggering 55% collapse from its July 2025 all-time high. From Peak to Plunge XRP concluded the first quarter of 2026 with a staggering 27% retraction from its year-end 2025 valuation, cementing […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Luxor Launches ‘Commander’ Fleet Management Software to Optimize Bitcoin Mining Operations

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.

forklog.media Freedom, not decentralisation

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

forklog.media CoinShares Debuts on Nasdaq

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.  

cryptopotato.com Ethereum Price Prediction: What Does ETH Need to Break Out of Consolidation?

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, […]

bitcoinist.com Ethereum Vs. Solana Vs. XRP: Which Coin Has Held Up Better?

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 […]

blockonomi.com OpenAI Secures Historic $122B Investment Round, Reaching $852B Valuation with Amazon and Nvidia Support

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.

news.bitcoin.com Altcoins Reclaim $1 Trillion Threshold Following Trump’s Middle East Update

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 […]

btcmanager.com AI trading bot crypto: A practical guide to building, using, and choosing the best AI crypto trading bots

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…

btcmanager.com Crypto tech analysis: Now Defi quantum computing launches, helping BTC, XRP users earn up to $20k daily

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…

forklog.media Bitcoin’s Spot Price Gap with Realized Value Narrows to 21%

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%. 

bitcoinmagazine.com Franklin Templeton to Acquire CoinFund Spinoff for Institutional Crypto Push: WSJ

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.

bitcoinmagazine.com Australia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Mandates Licensing for Exchanges and Custodians

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.

btcmanager.com Whales quietly switched to ConfluxCapital’s automated quantitative trading robot platform to avoid losses, and earn $19,700 daily

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…

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Stalls in Tight Range as Momentum Weakens Beneath Resistance at $69K

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 […]