After the previous difficulty epoch delivered a 7.76% reduction, Bitcoin’s difficulty moved higher by 3.87% at block height 943488. This latest adjustment represents the third increase recorded so far this year. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin difficulty rose 3.87% at block 943488 as hashrate fell 60.45 EH/s; a 15.73% cut is projected. Miners face $30.67 PH/s hashprice […]

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Rising odds of U.S. forces entering Iran suggest heightened geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations. The post Odds for US forces entering Iran by April 30 rise to 86% amid ongoing clashes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising market odds for US forces in Iran suggest heightened geopolitical tensions and potential shifts in regional stability. The post Market odds surge for US forces entering Iran by April 30 after clashes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Solana Agent Skills allows developers to integrate AI tools with blockchain functions using a simple one-line installation. The toolkit provides prebuilt components, including security checks, error handling, and version compatibility tools. More than 60 community-built skills support areas such as DeFi services, payments, and blockchain infrastructure. Platforms like JupiterExchange, Raydium, Helius, dflow, and Metaplex [...] The post Solana Foundation Launches Agent Skills to Connect AI Tools With On-Chain Operations appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: MARA sold 15,133 BTC for $1.1B and used most funds to repurchase $1B in convertible debt. The company reduced total convertible debt by nearly 30%, lowering it from $3.3B to about $2.3B. Layoffs affecting 15% of staff come as MARA restructures operations across multiple departments. MARA is shifting focus toward AI and high-performance computing [...] The post MARA Sells 15,133 BTC, Cuts Workforce, and Reduces Debt by Nearly 30% appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: Japan’s 10-year yield reached 2.393%, marking its highest level since 1999 amid shifting rate expectations Rising yields may unwind carry trades, reducing global liquidity that supported stocks and crypto markets The long-term chart shows a sharp reversal after years of near-zero rates under loose monetary policy Higher domestic yields could redirect capital flows back [...] The post Japan’s 10-Year Yield Hits 25-Year High, Signaling Shift in Global Liquidity Trends appeared first on Blockonomi.

Shiba Inu has extended the bearish outlook to its derivatives market as futures traders withdraw positions, bringing its open interest to a decline of over 6%.

TLDR: Brian Armstrong wants the US to create Shenzhen-style zones free from excessive regulatory barriers. Armstrong cited crypto, biotech, and drones as industries that would benefit most from these sandboxes. Coinbase’s “Next Bets” program lets employees pitch new ideas, keeping innovation active internally. Armstrong’s lawsuit against the SEC and apolitical stance ultimately strengthened Coinbase’s brand [...] The post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Calls for “Shenzhen-Style” Special Economic Zones in the US appeared first on Blockonomi.

Human.tech has introduced a new wallet infrastructure designed for AI agents that keeps humans in control through cryptographic enforcement. Key Takeaways: Human.tech launched a wallet infrastructure enabling AI agents with cryptographic safeguards. EU AI Act, taking effect Aug 2026, makes human oversight central to autonomous wallet operations. Human Passport now counts 3M users, securing $500M […]

Understanding : The Ultimate 2026 Trader’s Guide Crypto markets move fast. Prices can skyrocket or crash in hours. This excitement draws traders, but it also brings big dangers. Without a solid plan, one bad trade can wipe out your gains. […] The post Understanding Risk Management in Crypto Trading: The Ultimate 2026 Trader’s Guide appeared first on Blockmanity.

TLDR: Bitcoin whales and sharks recorded over $30.9B in losses, averaging $337M daily in Q1 2026. Early February saw peak capitulation, with realized losses hitting $1.6B in a single day. Large holders led the sell-off, showing institutional-level distribution during market stress. Market stabilized post-February, with reduced losses and BTC trading within a tight range. Bitcoin’s [...] The post Bitcoin Whales and Sharks Record $30.9B Losses Amid Q1 2026 Market Sell-Off appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Solana is under pressure around the $75–$78 zone, a key level where buyers and sellers are currently battling for control. Short-term momentum has weakened, but this area also serves as critical support that could trigger a strong reaction if defended. Despite the downside risk, the broader outlook still holds significant upside potential, with this level […]

Iran's border reopening highlights regional trade potential, but skepticism over US-Iran diplomacy persists, affecting market confidence. The post Iran reopens borders for trade and pilgrims, but ceasefire odds remain low: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's easing of restrictions with Iraq highlights regional complexities, but broader US-Iran diplomatic progress remains elusive. The post Iran eases transit restrictions for Iraq, but US-Iran ceasefire odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The xrp price prediction just absorbed its most significant supply event in months after Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP worth $1.34 billion from escrow on April 1 and relocked 700 million the following day, pushing spendable reserves to 5 billion tokens for the first time, surpassing every monthly average from 2025, according to U.Today. With [...] The post XRP Price Prediction: Ripple’s 5B Token Reserve Hits Record as Pepeto Presale Goes Viral With $8.68M Raised appeared first on Blockonomi.

March's $52 million in losses was bad enough, but April has opened with a single incident that resulted in the theft of $285 million.

The crypto gambling market is experiencing something it has not seen before at this scale. Players are actively shopping around. Search interest in Stake.com alternatives has climbed consistently throughout 2026, showing up in search engine trends, gambling forum activity, and community discussions with enough volume to indicate a genuine behavioral shift rather than a passing [...] The post Searches for Stake.com Alternatives Rise — ZunaBet Among Emerging Options appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Japan’s 2Y, 3Y, 5Y bond yields hit all-time highs while the 10Y yield reached its highest since 1999. The US-Iran conflict has blocked 90–95% of Japan’s oil route, driving inflation fears and BOJ pressure. There is currently a 55% probability of a 25BPS BOJ rate hike this month, unsettling crypto markets. Each BOJ rate [...] The post Japan Bond Market Crisis Raises Crypto Crash Fears as BOJ Rate Hike Looms appeared first on Blockonomi.

Prediction market traders on Polymarket and Kalshi have placed hundreds of millions of dollars in bets on the outcome of the 2026 Iran War, with U.S. entry into Iran now carrying 90% odds and over $115 million in trading volume. Key Takeaways: Polymarket traders have placed $115M on U.S. forces entering Iran by Dec. 31, […]

Why Crypto Projects Need Top Marketing Help in 2026 The crypto world in 2026 is busier than ever. Thousands of Web3 projects launch each month. But just having a great idea or strong tech is not enough. You need to […] The post Top 10 Best Crypto Marketing Agencies in 2026: Elite Web3 Firms for Explosive Growth appeared first on Blockmanity.

Escalating tensions could destabilize the region, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations, with traders showing increased skepticism. The post Iran warns of regional chaos for US if tensions escalate, ceasefire odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The diminishing odds of a ceasefire highlight the deepening geopolitical instability and the challenges of achieving diplomatic resolutions. The post Odds of US-Iran ceasefire by April 7 drop to 1% amid escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A crypto analyst has shared a new Bitcoin price roadmap, outlining where the market currently is and projecting the cryptocurrency’s next moves amid the ongoing bear market. While some experts still see more downside ahead for BTC, this analyst predicts a massive surge back above $90,000. The analyst cites several catalysts, including Bitcoin price action […]

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The rise in "wrench attacks" highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and privacy for those in the crypto industry. The post AI firm leader robbed at knifepoint, says attackers sought crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin held just above $67,000 Saturday afternoon as President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding the country reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face what he called overwhelming U.S. military consequences. Key Takeaways: President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran on April 4, 2026, demanding Hormuz be reopened, or military action […]

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Thousands of software developers are currently developing virtual private networks to circumvent state control of the internet, Durov said.

XRP trades near $1.32 with growing optimism. April has historically been XRP’s strongest month, posting average returns of 24.8% since 2014, driven by the upcoming CLARITY Act Senate Banking Committee markup scheduled for the second half of the month.  Taurox, an AI-driven trading protocol, positions itself to harness this momentum through autonomous agents that deliver [...] The post Ripple (XRP) Down 7% This Month, Investors Move to Taurox (TAUX) as Pre-KYA Opening Might Start a Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin sales by Riot, MARA, and Nakamoto demonstrate how major holders are managing treasury assets in the present volatile climate.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has moved entirely off cloud AI services and detailed his fully local, sandboxed artificial intelligence (AI) setup in a blog post published this week. Key Takeaways: Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin abandoned cloud AI in April 2026, running Qwen3.5:35B locally on an Nvidia 5090 laptop at 90 tokens per second. Buterin found […]

Escalating tensions and protests in Tel Aviv diminish hopes for a near-term diplomatic breakthrough, impacting ceasefire prospects significantly. The post Ceasefire odds tumble as protests in Tel Aviv escalate tensions: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising regional hostilities and market pessimism highlight the diminishing prospects for diplomatic resolutions in the near term. The post Ceasefire odds drop to 1% as protests erupt in Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Bitcoin advocate is the co-founder of ProductionReady, a non-profit initiative to fund open source development of BTC software and education.

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The xrp price prediction crowd has chased the $100 target for years. Goldman Sachs just revealed a $153.8 million position spread across four XRP ETFs, making it the largest institutional holder by a factor of six, according to 24/7 Wall St. The CLARITY Act faces its make-or-break Senate markup in late April, and if it [...] The post XRP Price Prediction: Can XRP Price Ever Reach The $100 Dream ? While Pepeto Delivers the True 150x Entry appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum (ETH) price faces a strong consolidation zone at a range around $2,000; however, technical indicators suggest a…

Onchain investigator ZachXBT published a detailed thread this week, accusing Circle, the issuer of USDC, of compliance failures tied to more than $420 million in illicit stablecoin flows the firm allegedly failed to freeze across 15 documented cases since 2022. Key Takeaways: Onchain investigator ZachXBT identified 15 cases totaling over $420M in illicit USDC flows […]

Why Matter Right Now Cryptocurrency stocks give investors a way to tap into the crypto world without buying coins directly. These are shares in public companies tied to crypto mining, trading, exchanges, or holding digital assets. They offer indirect exposure […] The post 3 High-Volume Cryptocurrency Stocks to Watch Closely in April 2024 appeared first on Blockmanity.

Iran's demand for permanent guarantees over a temporary ceasefire highlights the complexity of achieving lasting peace and stability. The post Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, demands permanent guarantees instead appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's firm stance complicates diplomatic efforts, impacting market confidence and prolonging geopolitical instability in the region. The post Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, demands permanent war resolution guarantees appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Traders remain cautious, awaiting regulatory changes or major institutional moves to influence Bitcoin's trajectory toward $100,000. The post Saylor’s Bitcoin optimism fails to shift $100K price target odds: traders wait appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Institutional adoption and regulatory changes could significantly impact Bitcoin's market dynamics, influencing future price trends. The post Michael Saylor sees Bitcoin as digital capital, predicts institutional influence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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TLDR: Kiyosaki ties the 1974 petrodollar system to today’s rising oil prices and growing global conflict risks. The shift from pensions to 401(k)s after ERISA left millions of baby boomers without guaranteed retirement income. Kiyosaki recommends gold, silver, and Bitcoin as real stores of value amid dollar weakness and inflation. He calls on schools to [...] The post Robert Kiyosaki Warns 1974 Economic Shifts Are Now Reshaping Financial Futures in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

The following 36-48 hours are expected to be quiet, but what comes next?

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BlockDAG stands out among the top crypto gainers with a limited $0.000022 entry price, as the Pippin crypto price drops and the Dogecoin price prediction remains uncertain. Sentiment across crypto sits at extreme fear right now, with the Fear &…

TLDR: Central bank gold holdings crossed $4 trillion, exceeding $3.9 trillion in foreign-held U.S. Treasuries in early 2026. Global central banks purchased 863 tonnes of gold in 2025, marking three consecutive years of record-level buying. Gold dropped from $5,608 to $4,676 amid Iran war inflation pressures, yet institutional price targets remain above $5,400. The 2022 [...] The post Gold Reserves Top $4 Trillion, Surpassing Foreign-Held U.S. Treasuries for the First Time appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin continues to trade within a narrow range, hovering around $66,500 going into the week. While price action still appears subdued, recent on-chain data suggests this period of consolidation could be signaling the formation of a market bottom. Supply In Profit Drops To 11.3 Million BTC In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, on-chain […]

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XRP trades near $1.32. April has recorded the highest average monthly returns for XRP since 2014 at 24.8%. The OCC final rule took effect on April 1, enabling Ripple’s conditionally approved National Trust Bank to move forward with expanded digital asset custody operations, while the Senate Banking Committee markup of the CLARITY Act remains scheduled [...] The post Taurox (TAUX) Pre-KYA Opening Announcement Secures Renewed Interest From (Ripple) Investors appeared first on Blockonomi.

SUI price hints at a short term consolidation trend $1.08 and $0.82. Total value locked (TVL) in Sui…

TLDR: The IRGC collected Hormuz transit tolls in USDT via Tron, settling payments in seconds outside U.S. banking systems. Chainalysis reported the IRGC moved $3 billion through cryptocurrency in 2025, with over 50% of Iranian crypto activity linked to it. TRM Labs traced $1 billion in IRGC flows through Zedcex and Zedxion, both later designated [...] The post IRGC Uses USDT on Tron to Fund Hormuz Toll Operations Beyond U.S. Financial Reach appeared first on Blockonomi.

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1999 after Iran effectively shut down tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices above $113 per barrel and forcing Tokyo to tap its strategic reserves at a record pace. Key Takeaways: Japan’s 10-year bond yield hit 2.39% by early April 2026, […]

TLDR: Swift completed a tokenized bond interoperability trial with BNP Paribas, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Société Générale using Chainlink. Chainlink CCIP enabled cross-chain settlement of tokenized assets across 12+ major financial institutions including Citi and BNY Mellon. AI models achieved nearly 100% data consensus on corporate actions records validated through the Chainlink Runtime Environment. GLEIF and [...] The post The Infrastructure Behind the Next Era of Capital Markets Is Being Built on Chainlink and Swift appeared first on Blockonomi.

The US ultimatum and missile attacks heighten geopolitical tensions, reducing ceasefire prospects and impacting market confidence. The post Iran and Lebanon missile attacks on Israel prompt US 48-hour deadline for deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The ultimatum and missile attacks heighten geopolitical instability, reducing ceasefire prospects and impacting global market confidence. The post US issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran as missile attacks escalate tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tesla's reliance on Chinese components underscores the challenges of disentangling global supply chains amid escalating trade tensions. The post Tesla’s reliance on Chinese components complicates US-China trade tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tesla's reliance on Chinese parts underscores the complexities of global supply chains, potentially prompting shifts in trade policies and tariffs. The post Tesla’s reliance on Chinese parts highlights US-China trade tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Ripple Treasury is officially listed in SWIFT’s Certified Partner Program and confirmed on both directories. Banks using Ripple Treasury can now access SWIFT’s Alliance Lite2 messaging network directly.  Ripple’s platform supports SWIFT, EBICS, SFTP, APIs, combining legacy and blockchain rails in one. Rather than replacing SWIFT, Ripple positions itself as the bridge between old [...] The post Ripple Joins SWIFT’s Certified Partner Program, Gaining Access to a $150 Trillion Network appeared first on Blockonomi.

The POTUS said 'all hell will reign down' on Iran.

Ripple (XRP) price witnessed a marginal drop on Saturday, while its price is really stuck in the consolidation…

Dogecoin (DOGE) shrugs off bearish market sentiment with playful humor.

How is Transforming Cotton Trading for Unmatched Efficiency In today’s fast-paced world, the cotton industry faces big challenges like complex supply chains, fraud risks, and slow transactions. But a new technology called blockchain promises to change all that. By bringing […] The post How Blockchain is Transforming Cotton Trading for Unmatched Efficiency appeared first on Blockmanity.

Cybercriminals who target crypto are not operating on a fixed schedule. They move when the money moves. Related Reading: X Eyes Auto-Lock For Crypto Mentions After Tortoise Death Hoax That was the key message from Kraken’s chief security officer, Nick Percoco, who told reporters that hacking activity in the crypto space tends to spike during […]

The stablecoin sector logged inflows over the past seven days, adding $1.242 billion to reach a total of $317.134 billion as of Saturday, April 4. Sky’s USDS emerged as the week’s leading gainer by inflows, climbing 9.57% during the same period. Key Takeaways: Sky’s USDS led the top ten gainers with a 9.57% weekly rise, […]

The ultimatum heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing markets and reducing prospects for diplomatic resolutions. The post Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran amid dwindling ceasefire odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's ultimatum to Iran underscores the fragile state of peace talks, with markets reflecting skepticism about a swift resolution. The post Trump gives Iran 48 hours to negotiate deal as ceasefire odds plummet to 1% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin has been heavily scooped by high-profile and institutional investors in the last three days, with about 10,000 BTC entering the wallets of whale holders.

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Crypto markets are evolving across multiple fronts as institutional and structural shifts accelerate. BlackRock is advancing a bitcoin income ETF, while Coinbase moves closer to federally regulated custody with OCC approval. Corporate accumulation continues as Metaplanet expands its BTC holdings despite drawdowns. At the same time, long-dormant bitcoin wallets are reactivating, signaling changing holder behavior. […]

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Iran's openness to diplomacy suggests potential for future de-escalation, but market skepticism highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions. The post Iran open to bilateral diplomacy as ceasefire odds remain low: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Dogecoin's price has remained stable since March 27.

Trump's ultimatum may strain US-Iran relations, impacting global oil markets and increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The post Trump gives Iran 10 days to negotiate or face Strait of Hormuz reopening appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Nevada judge extended the ban on Kalshi, ruling its event contracts match sports betting and require a gaming license.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the ultimate goal of crypto in the hands of 1 billion people is being worked on.

Iran's robust air defenses complicate regime change scenarios, highlighting the regime's resilience and reducing expectations of imminent collapse. The post Iranian regime collapse odds drop to 13.5% after US aircraft losses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The downing of the aircraft underscores Iran's military resilience, complicating predictions of regime instability and affecting market confidence. The post Iran regime fall odds drop to 13.5% after US military aircraft downed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: HyperCore burned 49,360.33 HYPE at ~$35.09 on April 2, pushing the protocol into net deflationary territory. Even with 26,665 HYPE distributed to stakers and validators, net circulation still dropped by 17,075 tokens. Hyperliquid’s annual deflation rate stands at ~6.15M HYPE, contrasting sharply with Solana’s 25.19M SOL inflation. The HIP-3 flywheel ties protocol revenue directly [...] The post Hyperliquid Burns 49,000+ HYPE Tokens in a Single Day, Confirming Net Deflationary Status appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin remains in the depths of the bear market, with prices hovering around $67,000, despite a brief uptick during the week. According to market analyst GugaOnChain, underlying market activities suggest the digital asset is experiencing a complex phase and divergence marked by a growing divide between tightening on-chain supply and rising macroeconomic uncertainty. Related Reading: […]

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Iran's stance heightens market skepticism, indicating prolonged conflict and delaying potential diplomatic resolutions. The post Iran’s rejection of US demands fuels skepticism in ceasefire markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The diplomatic stalemate underscores the challenges in achieving a timely resolution, impacting market confidence and geopolitical stability. The post Iran’s denial of US negotiations drops April 7 ceasefire odds to 1% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum traded near $2,050 as the Ethereum Foundation staked 69,500 ETH, while US spot ETFs recorded $42 million in weekly outflows again.

The judge said Kalshi’s event contracts are indistinguishable from sports betting, supporting the state’s position that the platform requires a gaming license.

XRP has broken its two-week inflow streak with a week close of net outflows as institutional investors continue to withdraw their engagement with the funds.

Dmail Shutdown Alert: Decentralized Email Service to Stop on May 15 – Reasons and What Comes Next In a shocking move for the Web3 world, the has announced it will . This news hits hard for fans of blockchain-based communication […] The post Dmail Shutdown Alert: Decentralized Email Service to Stop on May 15 – Reasons and What Comes Next appeared first on Blockmanity.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) staked approximately 45,034 ETH on April 3, 2026, bringing its cumulative total to nearly 69,500 ETH and placing the nonprofit within reach of its 70,000 ETH staking target. Key Takeaways: The Ethereum Foundation staked 45,034 ETH on April 3, 2026, pushing its total to roughly 69,500 ETH. The 70,000 ETH staking […]

Ripple Prime is scaling amid strong regulatory and capital backing.

Block plans to relaunch a Bitcoin faucet on April 6 via btc.day, reviving the early BTC giveaway model introduced by Gavin Andresen in 2010.

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) traders are facing a wave of uncertainty as recent technical signals show conflicting momentum in the short term.

It has been another week of uncertain movements for the Bitcoin price, with the global financial markets moving to the whims of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The premier cryptocurrency has struggled to stay afloat after hitting a roadblock at the $69,000 resistance level earlier in the week. The latest on-chain data has […]

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Santiment said Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, USDC, Pippin and Chainlink drew the most trader attention as markets neared the weekend.

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Bitcoin is poised for a reversal if ETF demand returns or a ceasefire occurs, potentially crushing short sellers in a massive price squeeze.

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Prediction markets are expanding into Asia’s largest economies, but unclear legal definitions and strict gambling laws may limit how far they can go.

TLDR: Metaplanet added 5,075 BTC to permanent holdings in Q1 through a structured options income rotation system. The firm generated $18.63 million in options income, reducing its net Bitcoin cost to roughly $76,227 per coin. MicroStrategy acquired 89,599 BTC at $80,929 average, while Metaplanet’s net cost came in nearly $4,700 lower. Metaplanet separates Bitcoin into [...] The post Metaplanet Outperforms MicroStrategy in Q1 Bitcoin Acquisition Using Options-Based Treasury Strategy appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: LayerZero has integrated 165+ chains and processed over $200B in volume, creating deep operational lock-in for builders. Canton Network processes $8T in monthly RWAs and $350B daily in Treasury repo, with LayerZero as its only live interoperability rail. On-chain data shows coordinated ZRO accumulation between $1.30–$2.00, with sizing patterns inconsistent with typical retail behavior. [...] The post LayerZero, Canton, and Zero Blockchain Are Building the Rails for Institutional Cross-Chain Value appeared first on Blockonomi.

At 8 a.m. Eastern time on April 4, 2026, bitcoin traded at $67,109, with a market cap of $1.32 trillion and a 24-hour volume of $45.26 billion. The session saw price fluctuate between $65,934 and $69,074, reflecting continued volatility within a broader consolidation phase. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin held steady around $67K on April 4, 2026; […]

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Will BTC start to move in the opposite direction of what the crowd expects soon?

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This week in “Deconstruction”: Russia’s mining ban, Google’s quantum calculations, Iranian strikes on Amazon servers, a historic lunar flight and the grim truth about brain–computer interfaces. A five-year mining ban Russia’s government has banned cryptocurrency mining in Buryatia and Zabaikalsky for five years — until spring 2031. Officials cite energy shortages and a bid to stop illegal operators burning subsidised electricity by the hundreds of millions of kilowatt-hours. Matters are compounded by a draft law introducing criminal liability for illegal mining, which could take effect as soon as 1 July. Offenders face fines of up to two million roubles and jail terms of up to five years. Grounds for criminal charges would include major damage to power grids or extracting windfall profits from cryptocurrencies. The rationale for such severity is dire legalisation statistics: of 50,000 miners, only about 3% have entered the tax register. The industry fears registering equipment imported via “grey” channels, as the amnesty promised by the state has yet to be designed. Against this backdrop, the recently approved bill to legalise cryptocurrencies is seen by the community more as a punitive tool. A 10-minute quantum break-in Google researchers said that breaking Bitcoin and Ethereum with a quantum computer would require fewer than 500,000 qubits, 20 times less than earlier forecasts. At that scale, key recovery would take around ten minutes, neatly within the time to produce a Bitcoin block. Industry experts now put at least a 10% chance on such a machine appearing by 2032, urging a swift change of algorithms. Ethereum is even more exposed because of its architecture and data-handling. Once a wallet sends a transaction, its public key remains on-chain forever, making it an ideal target. By Google’s calculations, the thousand largest Ethereum wallets, holding millions of dollars, could be cracked in under nine days. The main advice for Bitcoin holders right now is not to move coins from old wallets unless strictly necessary. The network’s design reveals your vulnerable public key only when you spend; until then only its safe hash is stored. If you simply keep coins at an address without sending, quantum hackers will not reach you. War hits Amazon Escalation in the Middle East has morphed into a global economic shock owing to disrupted logistics in the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil flows. Markets are pricing in a real physical shortfall, lifting Brent above $110 and sending war-risk insurance for tankers up by tens of times. A chain reaction follows: costlier petrol in the US, logistics, European gas and all energy‑intensive industries. More alarming is that the war has spilled beyond oil into the world’s digital infrastructure. A strike on Amazon’s computing centre in Bahrain, a key cloud node for the region, has been recorded. That poses a direct risk of large‑scale outages in banking services, air travel and AI operations. For the first time in modern history, physical computing has come under attack as foundational infrastructure on a par with factories. Investors are bracing for a protracted spell of expensive energy and high inflation, complicating life for central banks. A new lunar race begins NASA has successfully launched the historic Artemis II mission, sending the crewed Orion spacecraft to the Moon. It is the first crewed fly-by of Earth’s satellite this decade, using a safe free‑return trajectory powered by lunar gravity. The main goal is to test life-support systems ahead of a full landing, absent for more than half a century. The launch has jolted a renewed global race beyond Earth orbit. China, India and the European Space Agency are now rushing to advance their lunar ambitions. The Moon is seen as a vast industrial site and a staging post for Mars. Beyond mining, proposals include placing gigantic data centres there to exploit space’s cold for natural cooling. That could be a breakthrough for the IT industry, whose servers on Earth are overheating amid the rise of neural networks. Chips boiled a human brain The brain–computer interface industry has moved from fiction to a multibillion-dollar technology race. Elon Musk’s Neuralink is only one player, while dozens of companies such as Synchron and Chinese developers are actively dividing up the market. The technology already works in practice: paralysed people control computers by thought, move prostheses and even compose music. Mass deployment has, however, run into an unexpected biological wall: brain overheating. For fast, powerful interfaces, energy demands are high, and there are no coolers inside a skull. Warming brain tissue by just one degree Celsius locally kills neurons, leaving engineers stumped. A second, global problem is the near-total loss of privacy, even within one’s own head. Algorithms are learning to decode inner speech and visual imagery, creating the risk of direct mind‑reading. To sidestep the hazards of surgery and implant rejection, researchers are now focusing on advanced non‑invasive headsets and wearables. This is a shortened version of the podcast. Watch the full video: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Deezer Yandex Music YouTube Music

The mechanisms of the lending DeFi protocol Aave version V3 have prevented the formation of bad debts, though this has resulted in significant losses for borrowers. This conclusion was reached by analysts at the Bank of Canada. According to a study, from January 27, 2023, to May 6, 2025, Aave V3 did not record a single case of loan default. This was made possible by the model of over-collateralization and automatic liquidations. Typically, smart contracts close positions before the collateral value falls below the debt amount. This protects lenders from losses. Risk Shifted to Borrowers However, this architecture has a downside. Bank analysts noted that the system effectively shifts risks onto borrowers, who bear the brunt of losses during market downturns. During periods of high volatility, liquidations occur rapidly and often at unfavourable prices. Experts estimate that users in such cases lose an average of 5–10% of the liquidated position amount in fees. Considering the opportunity cost from subsequent price recovery, this figure reaches 10–30%. Moreover, liquidations occur unevenly—in waves, increasing market pressure. About 90% of closed positions involve a set of four tokens, which are “wrapped” versions of Ethereum and Bitcoin. This leads to risk concentration and the protocol's dependence on the dynamics of the two largest crypto-assets. Ethereum dynamics and major liquidation waves on Aave V3. Source: Bank of Canada. Role of Leverage An additional risk factor is the widespread use of so-called recursive lending. This mechanism allows collateral assets to be reused multiple times to increase the loan amount. This form of leverage accounted for more than 20% of the total borrowing volume in 2024. However, leverage increases users' vulnerability when collateral prices fall—the model heightens the system's sensitivity to market shocks and accelerates cascading liquidations. Potential of DeFi Lending Following their analysis of Aave V3, Bank of Canada experts noted that DeFi lending is already capable of operating without intermediaries—smart contracts efficiently allocate liquidity and maintain system stability. “Lending without traditional intermediaries is viable in a technical and operational sense,” they acknowledged. However, the model has several key limitations. Firstly, some capital remains underutilized due to pool fragmentation, reducing overall efficiency. Secondly, over-collateralization makes loans expensive and limits DeFi's application outside the crypto market. The system does not eliminate risks but redistributes them—primarily to borrowers. Analysts consider the lack of clear regulation in the field and traditional lending rules, such as capital requirements, leverage limits, or liquidity thresholds, to be significant issues. In March, developers launched version V4 of the protocol on the Ethereum mainnet.

Mining Bitcoin in 2026 is not what it used to be. The last halving cut block rewards in half, network difficulty keeps climbing, and the electricity costs alone are enough to make most retail investors walk away before they even start. Industrial operations with cheap power and purpose-built facilities have essentially taken over. For the […]

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Dogecoin's breakout is likely as Bollinger Bands hint at a potential uptick.

AVAX price is currently in the neutral zone, showing no major movements. The market is in the consolidation…

Bitcoin traded near $66,800 as Santiment data showed bearish commentary hit its highest level since February 28 in 2026.

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Elon Musk’s X is rolling out a security feature that will automatically lock any account that mentions cryptocurrency for the first time — requiring additional verification before posting resumes — a direct response to a wave of account hijacking campaigns…