TLDR Gnosis, Zisk, and the Ethereum Foundation launched the Ethereum Economic Zone at EthCC 2026 in Cannes. The framework aims to connect more than 20 Ethereum layer two networks under a unified structure. The Ethereum Economic Zone enables synchronous smart contract calls across rollups and the mainnet. The system uses ETH as the default gas [...] The post Ethereum Economic Zone Targets Layer-2 Fragmentation appeared first on Blockonomi.

The SEC's approval could enhance market liquidity and diversification, offering investors broader exposure while maintaining regulatory safeguards. The post SEC clears NYSE Arca to list multi-crypto trust options appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto’s Global Reach: A new U.S. law is pushing cryptocurrency into the mainstream. But this boost could harm fragile ecosystems far away in South America. Countries like Brazil and Paraguay offer cheap hydropower. Now, crypto miners are flocking there. This […] The post Crypto’s Global Reach: How Mining Threatens South America’s Wetlands and Dry Forests appeared first on Blockmanity.

TLDR Visa has launched six artificial intelligence tools to reduce fraud and dispute costs. The new services aim to help merchants, issuers, and acquirers manage disputes more efficiently. Visa handled 106 million disputes worldwide in 2025, reflecting a 35% increase since 2019. Global chargeback transactions are projected to reach 324 million by 2028. E-commerce chargeback [...] The post Visa Unveils Six AI Tools to Tackle Rising Fraud Costs appeared first on Blockonomi.

Michael Selig summarized his first 100 days overseeing the commodities regulator since being confirmed by the US Senate in December.

Naoris Protocol has launched a post-quantum layer-1 blockchain designed to protect transactions against future cryptographic vulnerabilities.

Bitcoin Magazine Citadel-Backed EDX Markets Applies for US Trust Bank Charter to Expand Crypto Services EDX Markets, an exchange backed by Citadel Securities, applied for a national trust bank charter with the OCC. This post Citadel-Backed EDX Markets Applies for US Trust Bank Charter to Expand Crypto Services first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

TLDR SpaceX has confidentially filed draft registration documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an IPO. The company is targeting a June listing with a valuation that could exceed $1.75 trillion. Reports indicate that SpaceX may seek to raise about $75 billion through the public offering. Reuters reported that SpaceX is working with [...] The post SpaceX Moves Toward June IPO at $1.75T Valuation appeared first on Blockonomi.

A closer look at some of the key advancements surrounding Ripple and XRP.

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a move that could produce the largest IPO in history. SpaceX Eyes June 2026 IPO Bloomberg reported the filing on April 1, 2026. The submission is a draft registration statement, meaning full financial disclosures and a formal […]

Australia has approved the country's first comprehensive act for the digital assets market. Cryptocurrency exchanges and custodial services are now required to obtain financial services licenses. On April 1, the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 passed both houses of parliament. Cryptocurrency-focused platforms will be subject to the same standards as brokers and fund managers. The document introduces two new regulated classes under the Corporations Act: Digital asset platforms — exchanges and similar services that hold digital assets on behalf of users. Tokenized storage platforms — firms that issue and hold virtual tokens backed by real assets. Operators in both categories must obtain an AFSL license from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). It imposes requirements for client funds protection, capital adequacy, transparency in reporting, and participation in dispute resolution mechanisms. Previously, cryptocurrency exchanges in Australia only needed to register with anti-money laundering authorities if their products were not considered financial instruments. Under the new regulations, trading platforms will have to meet stricter standards. ASIC will gain expanded powers to set rules for asset custody, management, and risk management, with civil penalties for violations. Small platforms are exempt from some requirements. Full licensing will not be required for firms with client funds under 5000 AUD and annual turnover below 10 million AUD. The bill is currently awaiting royal assent — the final stage. It will come into force 12 months after approval, with an additional transition period for businesses. Former Deputy Director of Digital Assets Policy at the Commonwealth Treasury, Jazz Osvald, welcomed the adoption of the document. He noted that the government also added clarifications in the explanatory note on how the law should apply in cases where control over digital tokens is exercised through multi-party computations. Earlier in 2025, the plan for developing cryptocurrency legislation in Australia emerged, aiming to create a regulated ecosystem that combines innovation with consumer protection.

The United States Department of Energy (DoE) aims to develop a fully operational quantum computer for scientific calculations within three years. This was reported by Science, citing a statement from Deputy Secretary for Science, Dario Gil. “By 2028, we will introduce the first generation of fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of performing scientifically grounded quantum calculations,” the official noted at a meeting of the SCAC. The device will be part of a quantum complex located in one of the 10 national laboratories of the Department of Science. Gil did not provide further details. According to Yale University physicist Steven Girvin, three years is “a very optimistic but worthy goal.” He explained that researchers have made significant progress in error correction in quantum computing, but they are still far from full fault tolerance. With an annual budget of $8.4 billion, the DoE is the largest sponsor of physical sciences research in the United States. As reported by Science journalists, the initiative marks a significant shift in the DoE's approach to quantum computing. Until now, the department has avoided favoring specific technologies. Parallel Initiatives During the meeting, the Deputy Secretary instructed a working group to devise a strategy for how the Office of Science can support the government project on AI implementation—known as the “Genesis Mission,” signed by U.S. President Donald Trump in November 2025. By July, SCAC is expected to provide recommendations on the necessary computing resources, task prioritization, and recruitment of key personnel. Gil also tasked the committee with compiling a new list of potentially significant scientific facilities for funding. Currently, the DoE operates with a list of projects last updated in 2003. The Deputy Secretary for Science insisted that the priority infrastructure align with the “Genesis Mission.” Unlike the previous list, the updated one is planned to be declassified. Current government priorities include advanced computing research, fundamental energy, biology, ecology, thermonuclear and nuclear synthesis, as well as high-energy physics. Back in March 2026, the Turing Award was awarded for the first time for achievements in quantum informatics to scientists Gilles Brassard and Charles Bennett.

Bitcoin Magazine Genius Group (GNS) Dumps All Bitcoin Holdings to Clear Debt, Plans Treasury Rebuild Genius Group sold its entire Bitcoin reserves to repay $8.5 million in debt. This post Genius Group (GNS) Dumps All Bitcoin Holdings to Clear Debt, Plans Treasury Rebuild first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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The crypto world is shifting as Bitcoin faces distribution pressure below $67,000 and institutions absorb weak-hand selling while Hyperliquid gains institutional traction through expanded on-chain trading access. Investors are watching closely and seeking the best crypto presale with real upside potential. APEMARS ($APRZ), in a live presale, stands out as the early-stage opportunity many are [...] The post Is APEMARS the Best Crypto Presale to Watch With 3,000% ROI While Bitcoin Faces Distribution Pressure and Hyperliquid Gains Institutional Traction? appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Toncoin's (TON) price has fallen below the moving average lines but remains above the key support level of $1.20.

There is a moment in every online casino’s growth where marketing alone stops being enough. The ads are running, the affiliates are sending traffic, the bonuses are competitive — but conversion rates stay flat because players do not trust a brand they have never heard of. Kooc Media exists to solve that specific problem, offering [...] The post From Invisible to Everywhere: How Kooc Media Puts Online Casinos on the Media Map appeared first on Blockonomi.

Something is shifting in the crypto casino market. Search volumes for terms like “Stake alternative,” “sites like Stake,” and “Stake.com replacement” have been climbing steadily throughout 2026. Stake.com remains one of the most visited crypto gambling platforms in the world, so the rising interest in alternatives is not about Stake failing — it is about [...] The post Why Search Interest in Stake.com Alternatives Like ZunaBet Is Surging in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

: 27% Price Drop Wipes Out $29 Billion in Market Cap XRP has faced a tough start to 2026. The token ended the first quarter down 27% from its value at the close of 2025. Its market cap fell from […] The post XRP Q1 2026 Crash: 27% Price Drop Wipes Out $29 Billion in Market Cap appeared first on Blockmanity.

Meta’s 2026 stablecoin push favors partnerships over issuing its own coin. Here is why the company is choosing infrastructure and distribution instead.

Big Moves in Crypto: Eyes Major Expansion In a bold step toward the future of finance, the giant asset manager is set to acquire , a crypto investment firm that spun out from CoinFund earlier this year. This deal will […] The post Franklin Templeton Accelerates Crypto Push: Acquires CoinFund Spinoff 250 Digital with Pioneering BENJI Token Deal appeared first on Blockmanity.

SpaceX confidential IPO filing targets June 2026 listing with a potential $1.75 trillion valuation, aiming to raise $75 billion. The post SpaceX files confidentially for IPO, eyes June listing at $1.75 trillion valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Shiba Inu coin starts April 2026 with a +1.6% gain despite a 494.8 billion SHIB exchange inflow anomaly.

Franklin Templeton has launched a new crypto investment management platform, dubbed Franklin Crypto, to manage its crypto investment platform.

In recent days, the volume of short positions on the leading cryptocurrency via ETF has surged by 22% to 9012 BTC. Such levels have been recorded only twice in history, analysts at K33 noted.  Bitcoin Short Position ETFs ProShares (BITI and SBIT). Source: K33.  The head of research at the firm, Vetle Lunde, pointed out that the current situation aligns with typical bottom formation stages, where the market is saturated with bearish positions. This is also hinted at by the persistence of negative funding rates.  Annual 30-day funding rates and duration of negative rate series in days. Source: K33.  "The average annual 30-day funding rates have remained negative for 32 consecutive days. In two weeks, this period could surpass the duration of negative rates observed from November to December 2022," he noted. Other on-chain data also suggest an approach to a cyclical low. According to CryptoQuant, the gap between Bitcoin's spot and realized price has narrowed from 120% at the end of 2024 to the current 21%. To reach the accumulation zone, where the bottom historically forms, the asset needs to drop by another 20%.  Low Liquidity Ahead of Holidays  K33 stated that Bitcoin traders are exhibiting "aggressive caution." The pressure is created by weak price dynamics, uncertainty surrounding the conflict in Iran, new warnings about quantum threats, and the approach of Easter—a time of low liquidity. A series of holidays in many countries leads to reduced trading volumes and volatility, as traditional markets are closed. This also affects cryptocurrencies, Lunde emphasized.  According to him, since 2019, Bitcoin's seven-day trading volumes during Easter weeks have consistently been below the annual average. A similar trend is observed with volatility—during these periods, it also systematically lags behind the annual average values. Bitcoin trading volumes during Easter relative to the annual average. Source: K33.  At the time of writing, digital gold is trading around $68,600. The recently concluded first quarter of 2026 was the worst for the asset in the past eight years.  Hourly chart of BTC/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView.  Analysts at Fidelity described Bitcoin's 52% drop from its all-time high as a sign of market maturation.  https://forklog.com/glavnoe-za-mesyats-dinamika-bitkoina-stejblkoin-transformatsiya-i-hajp-vokrug-openclaw

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The South Korean police have uncovered a criminal ring that offers revenge services to clients, with every job paid for in crypto. “We will take revenge in your behalf” As Long As You Pay In Crypto Red paint on the door. Human waste on the stairwell. Defamatory leaflets scattered through the building. A Telegram channel […]

On Tuesday, a bitcoin holder whose wallet sat untouched since May 2014 moved 500 BTC across five separate transfers, adding to a broader pattern of long-dormant addresses awakening throughout the month. Nearly 1,911 BTC From Dormant Wallets Moved in March 2026, Onchain Data Reveals The five transactions were recorded between 8:21 p.m. and 8:40 p.m. […]

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Shiba Inu forms a golden cross, but the derivatives market's price action needs to be watched.

Dogecoin once rose as much as 500% in a particular April, which sets expectations for the fourth month of this year.

Stockcoin.ai launches beta platform for AI-powered access to tokenized US stocks. Ondo Finance integration will push the exposure.…

Most successful Hyperliquid traders started April with predominantly long positions in XRP, in contrast to the $708 million short positioning in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Bitcoin ETFs have just recorded their first monthly inflows so far this year, as March saw stronger participation from investors compared to previous months.

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Bitcoin Magazine HRF’s Bitcoin Development Fund Announces Support for 26 Projects Worldwide The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced 1.5 billion satoshis in new grants through its Bitcoin Development Fund (BDF). This post HRF’s Bitcoin Development Fund Announces Support for 26 Projects Worldwide first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Market optimism amid geopolitical tensions highlights the precarious balance between investor sentiment and actual resolution outcomes. The post Geopolitical chess match fuels a broad risk asset rally as markets bet on resolution appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

"That's a pure money laundering for someone or playing against their own users while having all the insider information," one analyst claimed.

Europe’s largest digital asset manager, Coinshares, began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on April 1, 2026, under the ticker symbol CSHR. Coinshares Goes Public on Nasdaq Under CSHR The listing completes a business combination between Coinshares International Limited, special purpose acquisition company Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: VCIC), and a newly formed holding […]

Shiba Inu price flashes volatility buildup on Bollinger Bands, proof it might see a breakout soon.

Token voting fails crypto governance with low participation and whale dominance. Decision markets price conviction to fix broken DAO incentives.

Shiba Inu is pivoting, and not it the right direction: Things are changing in favor of bulls.

Ripple is building the corporate infrastructure that is required for massive companies to finally adopt digital assets for everyday operations like cross-border payments and payroll.

Ripple research head weighs in on recent warning issued by Google to crypto market on quantum risk ahead of 2029 timeline.

Dozens of Apollo Go robotaxis from Baidu came to a halt in the middle of traffic on the roads of Wuhan, China. The situation resulted in collisions, trapping passengers inside the vehicles. NEW: Dozens of robotaxis by Baidu stopped on the road in Wuhan, causing crashes on highways and trapping passengers in the cars—some for more than an hour. One passenger told me it took her 30 minutes to even connect to a customer representative. Here’s a video of a crash. pic.twitter.com/fTitNMv8kj— Zeyi Yang 杨泽毅 (@ZeyiYang) April 1, 2026 One passenger reported that it took her half an hour to reach customer support. Eventually, people were able to safely exit the vehicles. The incident was confirmed by local traffic police. The department stated that some vehicles stopped right on the roadway. “Preliminary data indicates that the situation occurred due to a system failure,” the authorities stated. Authorities and Apollo Go staff continue to investigate. Wuhan is the largest site for the company's robotaxis, with over 1,000 autonomous vehicles operating in the city. Baidu is actively investing in and developing its autonomous transport division, akin to Alphabet, which owns Waymo. Both corporations have become leaders in the rapidly growing industry. Apollo Go faces strong competition from other Chinese developers of autonomous vehicles such as WeRide and Pony.ai. In the United States, a major player in this market is Elon Musk's Tesla. Apollo Go already offers commercial rides in several major cities, including throughout Wuhan and the suburbs of Beijing. In total, the vehicles operate or are being tested in 26 cities worldwide. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the service completed 3.4 million orders. In Western markets, Apollo Go collaborates with Uber and Lyft. Back in December, Waymo vehicles were stranded on city streets due to a power outage.

Bitcoin Magazine BlackRock Files Ticker for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF as Bitcoin Strategy Expands BlackRock has advanced its Bitcoin premium income ETF strategy, revealing the ticker $BITA for a new fund positioned as a yield-focused sequel to its existing Bitcoin ETF lineup. This post BlackRock Files Ticker for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF as Bitcoin Strategy Expands first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Ripple integrates digital assets directly into treasury systems, signaling a shift toward unified liquidity management where CFOs can seamlessly oversee fiat and blockchain-based assets within a single operational framework. Ripple Launches Digital Asset Accounts as CFOs Integrate Blockchain Into Core Treasury Operations A new development in corporate finance infrastructure is emerging as blockchain adoption expands […]

Gnosis’ push behind the Ethereum Economic Zone shows DAOs moving from tuning parameters to voting on whether whole chains become Ethereum L2s, tying governance to market structure. The Ethereum Economic Zone did not appear out of thin air at EthCC…

Tether wallets on Ethereum drops 72,841 in 48 hours as adoption records rare drop.

Dogecoin’s X account announces full restructuring to “DogeCoin Financial Solutions LLC™.” The account also switched the Shiba Inu…

Alphabet (GOOGL) receives bullish analyst upgrades with targets up to $400, while CLO John Kent Walker sells $2.48M in shares following Wiz acquisition. The post Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Sees Bullish Analyst Upgrades Amid $2.4M Executive Sale appeared first on Blockonomi.

Western Digital (WDC) stock surges 11% as Bernstein upgrades to Outperform with $340 target, calling TurboQuant-driven selloff unwarranted. The post Western Digital (WDC) Stock Rallies 11% on Bernstein’s Bullish Upgrade to Outperform appeared first on Blockonomi.

Aave V4 is live on Ethereum with a hub-and-spoke design that keeps liquidity pooled while routing credit to bespoke RWA and structured credit markets for institutions. Aave (AAVE) has used EthCC 2026 in Cannes as the launchpad for its long‑anticipated…

Stanley Druckenmiller tripled his Alphabet stake and increased Amazon by 69% in Q4 as Google Cloud surged 48% and AWS grew 24%. Both trade at steep discounts. The post Stanley Druckenmiller Doubles Down on Alphabet (GOOGL) and Amazon (AMZN) Stock Amid AI Cloud Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.

EthCC 2026 has shifted decisively from a builders’ retreat to an institutional showcase, as this year’s edition in Cannes hosts the inaugural “Agora” forum curated by market data provider Kaiko for more than 60 expert speakers and roughly 600 TradFi…

Women’s visibility at Europe’s flagship Ethereum (ETH) conference appears to have taken a step backwards this year, as EthCC 2026 attendees in Cannes reported a marked drop in female participation just as crypto companies accelerate layoffs in marketing, PR and…

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 […]

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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 […]

Ripple giant has disposed of yet another portion of RLUSD stablecoins after a recent massive mint.

The Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem took aim at one of its biggest structural weaknesses at EthCC 2026, as Gnosis, Zisk and the Ethereum Foundation publicly launched the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ), a rollup framework designed to knit together an increasingly fractured…

Genius Group's debt clearance via Bitcoin sale may stabilize finances, but future treasury strategies hinge on volatile market conditions. The post Genius Group sells entire Bitcoin stash to clear debt, plans treasury rebuild when markets favor appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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XRP closes 2026 first quarter with a 27.1% decline, marking the worst Q1 seen in about eight years of trading, with a closing price of $1.33.

BP stock reacts to Meg O'Neill's CEO appointment. The first female leader of a major oil company pledges focus on debt reduction and oil-gas investment. The post BP (BP) Stock: Meg O’Neill Steps In as CEO Amid Debt Reduction and Oil Strategy Shift appeared first on Blockonomi.

AppLovin (APP) stock rebounds 2.21% premarket as Evercore research reveals the selloff contradicts strong fundamentals from UA operator interviews. The post AppLovin (APP) Stock Rebounds After Analyst Says Downturn Is Overdone appeared first on Blockonomi.

OSL Group (863.HK) stock sees 200% trading volume surge as stablecoins dominate platform activity, driving record income and global expansion across 11 markets. The post OSL Group (863.HK) Stock Surges 200% in Trading Volume on Stablecoin Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.

Rivian (RIVN) stock rises 2.5% following D.A. Davidson upgrade to Hold. R2 pricing concerns persist despite upcoming deliveries and Uber partnership. The post Rivian (RIVN) Stock Climbs on Analyst Upgrade Despite R2 Pricing Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

TSMC, Broadcom, and Micron dominate AI supply chain with zero sell ratings. Discover why analysts back these stocks over Nvidia for 2026 growth potential. The post Three AI Chip Stocks Analysts Love More Than Nvidia (NVDA) Right Now appeared first on Blockonomi.

Benchmark starts Microsoft (MSFT) coverage with Buy rating and $450 target after stock drops 23%. Analyst cites AI data advantage and OpenAI stake value. The post Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Rebounds: Benchmark Analyst Issues Buy Rating With $450 Target appeared first on Blockonomi.

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 […]

Michael Saylor's Strategy has raised funds to purchase at least 1,111 BTC this week, increasing the odds of sending prices higher in April.

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Franklin Templeton has agreed to acquire CoinFund spinoff 250 Digital to launch Franklin Crypto, a dedicated crypto arm targeting institutional crypto investment management.

The update adds digital asset accounts and real-time visibility tools for corporate finance teams managing liquidity across systems.

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…