Since their emergence, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have travelled from a niche instrument to a market being gradually woven into the traditional financial system. Banks, asset managers and institutional investors arrived alongside regulation that increasingly constrains digital assets’ key property — independence from intermediaries and the state. The process looks different across jurisdictions. In Russia it is taking one of the toughest forms — an attempt to fold cryptocurrencies into a fully controlled domestic circuit. We examine how viable such a model is and whether state pressure can spur the industry’s development. Stick without a carrot By 2026, even in jurisdictions lenient on regulation, cryptocurrencies are tolerated only when embedded in auditable, governable infrastructure. Where oversight starts from a tougher premise, the industry’s founding principles are almost beside the point. Russia is a case in point. On April 1 the government submitted to the State Duma a draft federal law “On digital currency and digital rights” that pulls cryptocurrencies into the domestic circuit. Under this model, assets are embedded in licensable infrastructure with mandatory intermediaries, record-keeping, identification and the possibility of forced recovery. According to the document, buying and selling cryptocurrencies in Russia will be possible only via a regulated third party; a digital depository is being created for custody and accounting. In such conditions there is virtually no free circulation, and the global industry’s mantra “not your keys — not your coins” effectively loses meaning. As Olga Zakharova, head of the legal department at PLAN B, told ForkLog, once the new rules are introduced, market access will depend on an investor’s status and the ability of anyone to engage in P2P trading will disappear. “The adoption of the law will mark the ‘sunset’ of the crypto-enthusiast era,” the expert believes. Zakharova also added that some market participants will likely “go underground”. Those who remain will have to restructure processes to comply with the regulations, which will require not only operational but also financial costs, she concluded. As a result, the Russian user will be left with a narrow set of state-selected instruments and will probably face higher service costs due to reduced competition and the need to recoup expenses. In parallel, some operations may shift into the grey zone, affecting the model’s practical resilience — it is unlikely the authorities can both increase market safety and keep users in the legal sphere. Vladimir Sobinsky, head of the digital currencies and digital financial assets practice at PLAN B, thinks the model proposed by the authorities could prove workable: it addresses one of the crypto market’s problems — unsafe purchases through P2P. “On the P2P platforms of major exchanges there were always fraudsters who would periodically send users dirty fiat or dupe them using the ‘AML-check’ scheme. Now this will be a maximally simple process; you will be able to buy crypto right in the bank’s app,” he told ForkLog. Still, a single advantage in the form of safer purchases is plainly not enough. Danila Sadovsky, an IP/IT practitioner at BBNP and an expert on crypto-asset regulation, noted that the success of the proposed rules depends on the presence of economic incentives to legalise. “Infrastructure is being created, but it is not yet clear in what way the legal circuit is objectively better than self-custody in familiar wallets. Without a ‘carrot’, hard barriers work not as an incentive to legalisation, but as a catalyst for going into the grey zone,” the expert said. In his view, protection for market participants is necessary, but it should not turn into an excessive restriction on an investor’s conscious risk. Otherwise, users will move to platforms where the level of protection is lower and the risks are higher. Problems remain For retail investors, regulation can indeed reduce entry risks. But that effect applies only within a local circuit, while the prospects for larger market participants are far less clear. According to Sadovsky, the only area where the model can work “here and now” is cross-border settlements. For businesses, a legal channel using cryptocurrencies is a chance to bypass economic restrictions, he noted. Yet this very area is simultaneously vulnerable. According to Vladimir Sobinsky, the possible “labelling” of assets as sanctioned will significantly limit opportunities to work with foreign counterparties. “Our market will be fairly closed. It is unlikely we will see major exchanges trying to obtain our licence, as happened in Kazakhstan. This is largely due to sanctions against Russia,” Sobinsky concluded. Thus, while regulation makes operations more transparent and controllable, it simultaneously complicates engagement with the global market. In such circumstances, some foreign players may prefer not to cooperate directly with Russian infrastructure to avoid additional risks. Ultimately, part of the market will look for ways to operate outside the legal perimeter — through shadow exchange schemes, decentralised solutions and other tools that preserve access to liquidity and reduce dependence on local infrastructure. The key question is no longer whether the market will become formally more regulated, but what share of real activity the state will be able to keep inside this system at all. The bottom line Global regulation has made cryptocurrencies acceptable to big capital and the state, but at the same time has altered their basic meaning: where the mass user appears, the market becomes licensable, de-anonymisable and folded into the familiar legal perimeter. In the Russian model, this process is taken to extremes — with restricted access, mandatory intermediaries and a high degree of control. It may indeed simplify entry and reduce risks for some users. But others will find work in such a closed ecosystem unacceptable. This is the chief effect of hard regulation: it does not cancel demand for privacy, self-custody and access to global liquidity; it merely pushes it beyond official bounds. State pressure will inevitably accelerate the development of decentralised services, workarounds and infrastructure that preserve the market’s original logic. As a result, the crypto industry will cease to be a single environment. One part will be embedded in the financial system and legible to the state; the other will remain a space for those willing to assume more risk and responsibility in exchange for independence, continued access to the global market and liquidity. Text: Alisa Ditz

Since October 2025, the monthly trading volume on perp-DEX has decreased from $1.36 trillion to $699 billion by March 2026, according to DefiLlama.  Source: DefiLlama.  The decline has been steady: volumes decreased in November and December. The downward trend continued into early 2026.  Daily activity also shows signs of weakening. On April 4, perpetual futures trading volume reached $8.4 billion — the lowest level since July 5 of the previous year. The last time the metric fell below $10 billion was in September.  Hyperliquid Leads, but the Market Consolidates The leading platform for trading "perps" remains Hyperliquid, with a volume of $185.5 billion over the past month — accounting for 34% of the total across all top-10 perp-DEX. The platform benefits from the popularity of derivatives tied to traditional assets like oil and gold.  In March, Hyperliquid's daily turnover reached a record $5.4 billion. Besides Bitcoin and Ethereum, the most popular contracts continue to include futures on WTI and Brent crude oil:  Source: Hyperliquid.  In second place among perp-DEX, the Binance-supported exchange Aster was overtaken by edgeX — $73 billion compared to $68 billion. Once in the top three, Lighter has fallen to fifth place ($50 billion).  Source: DefiLlama.  Smaller platforms like ApeX Protocol, Variational, and StandX recorded between $16 billion and $33 billion. Most on-chain activity for perpetual futures is concentrated on leading platforms.  Earlier in April, a surge in oil prices liquidated a $17 million position held by a Hyperliquid whale. 

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Buys $330 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Near 767K BTC Strategy (MSTR) added to its bitcoin position in early April, acquiring 4,871 BTC for about $329.9 million, reinforcing its balance-sheet-focused accumulation strategy despite sizable unrealized losses. This post Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Buys $330 Million in Bitcoin, Holdings Near 767K BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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TLDR: Tom Lee’s Bitmine acquired 71,252 ETH last week, its highest single-week buying pace since December 2025. Bitmine’s total ETH holdings reached 4,803,334 tokens, representing 3.98% of the entire Ethereum supply. With 3,334,637 ETH staked at $7.1B, annualized staking revenues have grown to $196 million as of April 2026. Bitmine’s combined crypto, cash, and investment [...] The post Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion Acquires 71,252 ETH, Total Holdings Hit 4.8 Million Tokens appeared first on Blockonomi.

"Bull trap BTC. Don’t trust Sunday pump. Big dump incoming," one X user sounded the alarm.

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed total crypto, cash and equity holdings of $11.4 billion on Monday, anchored by 4.803 million ETH tokens as the company prepares to uplist to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Key Takeaways: Bitmine holds 4.803 million ETH worth $10.2 billion, making it the world’s largest ethereum treasury as of April 6, […]

Bitcoin Hits $69,500 Amid Warning: Mixed Signals from the White House Sunday was tense. Trump posted on Truth Social, warning Iran it would face hell if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday. He mentioned possible strikes […] The post Bitcoin Hits $69,500 Amid Trump’s ‘Blow Everything Up’ Iran Threat: Crypto, Oil, and Stocks React appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Institutional crypto flows through prime brokerages that enforce TradFi custody standards. Ripple's $1.25B Hidden Road acquisition signals a permanent infrastructure shift.

A darknet threat actor is selling new fraud kit to trick KYC identity verification systems on financial platforms via AI-generated deepfakes and real-time voice altering.

Strategy resumed Bitcoin purchases, acquiring 4,871 BTC for $329.9 million, while reporting a $14.46 billion unrealized loss and expanding its holdings.

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Nvidia may reduce Rubin GPU production to 1.5M units due to memory shortages from SK Hynix and Micron. KeyBanc maintains $275 target on NVDA stock. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Faces Potential Production Cut Due to Memory Supply Constraints appeared first on Blockonomi.

BlackRock files for Nasdaq 100 ETF under ticker IQQ, threatening Invesco's decades-long monopoly on U.S. Nasdaq 100 index funds worth $444 billion. The post BlackRock Launches Challenge to Invesco’s Nasdaq 100 ETF Monopoly appeared first on Blockonomi.

Zcash price has rallied over 20% in the past month, surpassing the $250 mark. Is the token set for higher gains as it has confirmed a bullish setup, while adoption for its shielded transactions continues to expand across the ecosystem?…

XRP leads the Tokyo summit on the "Internet of Value," Bitcoin hits $70,000 amid $110 oil. Plus, Revolut moves nearly half a trillion Shiba Inu coins to Coinbase.

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On April 6, the price of the leading cryptocurrency rose 4%, testing $70,000. The upbeat move in markets was driven by signs of a potential de-escalation of the conflict involving Iran. At the time of writing, bitcoin is trading around $69,700. Hourly chart of BTC/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView.  Ether rose 5.5% to $2,150. Hourly chart of ETH/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView.  According to Axios, the US, Israel and Iran are discussing a 25-day ceasefire. The report sparked hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Risk assets gained, while the dollar index fell. The greenback’s slide accelerated amid reports of Pakistan mediating the so-called Islamabad Agreement.   Under the deal, the truce and reopening of the strait are to take effect immediately. The probability of a ceasefire on Polymarket jumped from 18% to 28%. Source: Polymarket.  MN Trading founder Michaël van de Poppe believes bitcoin’s next move depends on the outcome of the talks. If the cryptocurrency breaks $71,000, there is room for a further move higher to $80,000. Pretty strong momentum on the markets of #Bitcoin.Volatility picking up, and I think it's fireworks during this week as we might be getting to the end stage of the entire situation in the Strait of Hormuz.If #Bitcoin breaks $71K, then markets are in for a test at $80K. pic.twitter.com/EUgUuFAGxk— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 6, 2026 The derivatives market remains unconvinced With prices rising, open interest in bitcoin and the leading altcoin jumped by 5.5% and 11%, respectively. That points to fresh capital entering the market. On Deribit, the most popular option bets are a put on the first cryptocurrency with a $60,000 strike and a call with an $80,000 strike. Open interest in each contract exceeds $1.4bn. The Bitcoin Regime Score turned positive (+14.1) for the first time in 14 days, signalling a tentative recovery, analyst Axel Adler Jr noted. 🔴 Bitcoin funding rate just dropped to -0.43% the most negative reading in two weeks.At the same time, the Regime Score flipped positive: +14.1 after 13 straight bearish days.Two signals. Opposite directions. One of them is wrong.Morning Brief #141 — full breakdown at the… pic.twitter.com/gMn4yr81i3— Axel 💎🙌 Adler Jr (@AxelAdlerJr) April 6, 2026 However, the funding rate remains at its lowest in two weeks (-0.43%). According to the analyst, derivatives traders are not yet convinced of a firm reversal in bitcoin’s price. Negative funding alongside a positive Regime Score has created a divergence that implies two possible scenarios: The broader market signal proves right. As prices rise, short positions are closed and funding turns alongside the Regime Score, triggering a classic short squeeze. The price fails to hold, the components of the Regime Score weaken and the metric returns to negative territory. In this case, funding proves to be a leading indicator. "The key indicator: whether funding rates will start to rise as the price continues to climb. That will confirm that the reversal is real, not just a technical bounce," Adler Jr. concluded.  A positive on-chain signal According to the analyst known as Darkfost, the supply of bitcoin held by long-term holders (LTH) is rising again. The gauge turned positive for the first time since November: on average, 308,000 BTC are moving into this cohort. 📈 Bitcoin LTH supply turns positive againBetween geopolitical tensions and their economic consequences, the current environment remains very challenging for markets, particularly for risk assets but some investors seem to be betting on the long term.—> We can observe that… pic.twitter.com/KrHbNFRhgd— Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) April 6, 2026 The expert called this “a constructive and favourable signal”. Historically, such behavioural shifts have preceded positive price moves in the leading cryptocurrency. Because the metric is based on UTXO, it reflects not so much active accumulation by LTH as the age of outputs created six months ago. If assets have not been spent, they automatically move from short-term to long-term. When overall investor behaviour tilts towards holding rather than selling, the LTH supply resumes growing. During bear phases such shifts can occur even without levels sufficient to signal a structural trend change. Darkfost stressed the importance of monitoring the actions of long-term holders. If the trend persists, it will become a convincing signal for the market. Earlier in April, Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodities strategist Mike McGlone predicted a bitcoin collapse to $10,000 if the $75,000 level is lost. 

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CrowdStrike (CRWD) expands stock buyback program to $1.5B and beats Q4 revenue estimates as analysts maintain Moderate Buy with ~$505 price target. The post CrowdStrike (CRWD) Boosts Share Buyback to $1.5B as Stock Trades Near Lows appeared first on Blockonomi.

Strategy (MSTR) stock climbed 3.9% after purchasing 4,871 Bitcoin for $329.9M, ending a two-week buying pause despite reporting $14.46B Q1 losses. The post Strategy (MSTR) Stock Climbs 3.9% After Resuming Bitcoin Acquisition Spree With $330M Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Corporate Bitcoin juggernaut Strategy has resumed its cryptocurrency acquisition campaign after a very brief pause..

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Wells Fargo raises AppLovin (APP) price target to $560 as mobile gaming ad revenue defies seasonal trends and Q1 estimates climb above consensus. The post AppLovin (APP) Stock Receives Upward Price Target Revision Amid Strong Mobile Ad Performance appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bybit has ranked low in Rwanda’s crypto adoption figures — and the country’s central bank wants to keep it that way. Related Reading: Crypto Hacks Dropped Sharply In Early 2026, But Experts Say The Threat Isn’t Going Away A Quick Expansion, A Quicker Response When the crypto exchange added the Rwandan franc to its peer-to-peer […]

Surprising setup emerged on the market, leaving Shiba Inu short-term sellers trapped.

Mobix Labs (MOBX) stock surges 28.90% after winning $3.2M TSA airport scanner contract, with revenue recognition through 2026 and shipments lasting until year-end. The post Mobix Labs (MOBX) Surges 28% After Winning $3.2M TSA Security Contract appeared first on Blockonomi.

Oracle (ORCL) stock traded sideways after announcing Hilary Maxson as new CFO starting April 6, replacing interim finance head Doug Kehring. The post Oracle (ORCL) Stock Wobbles Following Unexpected CFO Leadership Change appeared first on Blockonomi.

North Korea‑connected operatives have spent years quietly embedding themselves inside crypto companies and DeFi projects. A Long-Standing Crypto-Infiltration Saga News and reports from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea tend to have a particular conspiracy theory-action movie feel to them. However, they also have the tendency to be true and not over exaggerated at all. […]

Originally designed to enhance privacy and flexibility, the Taproot infrastructure is being misused. About 99% of transactions are mere 'dust', according to UTXOracle creator Steve Jeffress. Taproot usage on Bitcoin99% of taproot transactions since 2024 are dust. They are not financial transactions. This was not the expected behavior when we created taproot.Needs to be more widely acknowledged. Details in first comment. Thanks @OrangeSurfBTC for inspiration pic.twitter.com/zoTPJlo54o— Simple Steve 🌌 (@SteveSimple) April 5, 2026 "These are not financial transactions. This was not the expected behavior when we created Taproot," he noted. Jeffress compared Taproot operations with regular payments (Non-Taproot) and identified "two distinct economic modes" coexisting on the Bitcoin blockchain. Regular payments have a clear structure: outputs predominantly in round figures—100,000, 10,000, and 1,000,000 satoshis. These represent genuine financial transactions—transfers, withdrawals from exchanges, and payments to vendors. In contrast, Taproot transactions are characterized by a high concentration of outputs in the 100-1000 satoshi range. Such a cluster is virtually absent in the regular payment segment. According to the expert, this is due to two primary usage scenarios: Lightning Network. Current implementations of the network use P2TR for funding channels and internal transactions. The 'dust' limit of 330 satoshis is evident as a hard lower boundary. Metaprotocols. Ordinals, Runes, BRC-20 operate through P2TR outputs as a shell, generating a large number of small outputs. Taproot transactions above 1000 satoshis are less common than regular payments. Such operations represent activity at the protocol level and second-layer infrastructure. In conclusion, Jeffress emphasized that the spread of Taproot is driven by developers of new standards and the Lightning Network. However, there is no mass migration of regular users from the popular P2WPKH address format to the new technology. The adoption of the technology is due to protocol developers and the Lightning Network, rather than a mass shift of users from the dominant P2WPKH address type, the expert concluded. In March, the OP_NET team activated a protocol that allows the use of smart contracts and DeFi tools directly on Bitcoin's base layer.

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Samson Mow pushes back against calls to rush Bitcoin’s move to post-quantum cryptography, warning it could introduce new vulnerabilities.

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Marc Andreessen says AI job loss fears are “all fake” and predicts a “massive jobs boom,” as fresh US data show rising long-term unemployment and tech firms cite AI while cutting roles.

Why is Pushing Back Against and Bitcoin ATM Scams Bitcoin ATMs and crypto kiosks are popping up everywhere in Nevada. You can find them in grocery stores, gas stations, and convenience shops. They promise easy ways to buy cryptocurrency. But […] The post Why AARP Nevada is Pushing Back Against Crypto Kiosks and Bitcoin ATM Scams appeared first on Blockmanity.

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ARK Invest buys $6.9M in CoreWeave and makes first direct OpenAI investment while trimming Strata Critical Medical. ARKK down 12% YTD with $1.2B outflows. The post ARK Invest Doubles Down on AI Infrastructure with CoreWeave and OpenAI Stake appeared first on Blockonomi.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens $30B Stargate AI hub in Abu Dhabi backed by OpenAI, Nvidia, Microsoft amid escalating regional tensions. The post IRGC Issues Destruction Warning Against UAE’s $30B Stargate AI Facility Backed by Tech Giants appeared first on Blockonomi.

Michael Saylor's Strategy acquires 4,871 BTC for $330 million resuming digital asset purchases amid Q1 unrealized losses. The post Strategy resumes Bitcoin purchase, adding $330M after 14.5B unrealized loss in Q1 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Citigroup delays Fed rate cut forecast to September after March jobs data beats estimates. JPMorgan's Dimon warns geopolitical risks could keep rates elevated. The post Wall Street Banks Push Fed Rate Cut Expectations to Fall Amid Robust Economic Data appeared first on Blockonomi.

ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock gained 3% following its FDA compliance response on Anktiva marketing concerns. Q4 2026 trial filing remains on track. The post ImmunityBio (IBRX) Stock Gains 3% Following FDA Compliance Response on Anktiva Marketing appeared first on Blockonomi.

KeyBanc lifts Intel's price target to $70 and holds Micron at $600 as AI server demand drives chip shortages and expected Q2 2026 price surges. The post Intel (INTC) and Micron (MU) Poised to Benefit as AI Chip Supply Crunch Continues appeared first on Blockonomi.

Three veteran gemologists have launched a new gemstone testing facility, Swiss International Gemlab, introducing a proprietary artificial intelligence system to support grading accuracy and consistency. Willy Bieri, Lawrence Hahn, and Matthias Alessandri founded the lab, which will operate from Lucerne,…

The company's total stash has grown to almost 767,000 BTC.

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Strategy acquired 4,871 bitcoin for approximately $329.9 million on April 6, 2026, as Michael Saylor declared that bitcoin has won and that the asset’s four-year market cycle is finished. Key Takeaways: Strategy bought 4,871 BTC for ~$329.9M at ~$67,718 per coin on April 6, 2026, per Saylor’s announcement. With 766,970 BTC held at an avg […]

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South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is ordering all domestic crypto exchanges to implement near real‑time asset‑matching systems. A Tighter Time-Regime For Crypto Exchanges All Korean crypto exchanges must have a new asset-matching system by the end of May if they don’t want compliance problems, the financial regulator said this Monday. According to The Korea […]

Bitcoin's surge in profitable trades suggests investors may sell, indicating possible short-term price correction. The post Bitcoin shows signs of potential pullback as profit ratio rises appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Investors shift from spot trading to automated income strategies as platforms like NOW DeFi gain attention. Still obsessively checking charts, praying for XRP or BTC to pump? While ordinary retail investors are paralyzed by market volatility and holding idle bags,…

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The numbers on Bitcoin mining stopped making sense for most retail investors a long time ago. A single ASIC unit runs thousands of dollars. Electricity costs eat into margins daily. Network difficulty resets upward every two weeks, and each halving cuts the reward in half while the costs stay the same or climb. What was […]

Shiba Inu is somewhat alive again: SHIB on exchanges is moving away again.

Most altcoins won’t make it to the next bull run. But a few are quietly building the backbone of the next bull run. They’re not the loudest ones on Twitter. But they’re the ones institutions are actually using themselves. And they are becoming too important to ignore. Today, I’m breaking down three coins that are […] The post Sui & Other Top Altcoins To Hold For The Next Bull Run appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

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US stock futures climb Monday on Iran ceasefire hopes. S&P 500 futures up 0.4%, oil retreats. Trump pushes deadline to Tuesday as talks progress. The post Stock Futures Climb as Iran-US Ceasefire Hopes Calm Investor Nerves appeared first on Blockonomi.

Perp DEX daily volume fell to $8.4 billion on April 4, its first sub-$10 billion level since September and the lowest since July, DefiLlama data shows.

Bitcoin hit a session peak of $70,275, pushing its market cap back above $1.4 trillion. The broader crypto economy climbed to $2.46 trillion. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $70,275 on April 6, lifting market cap above $1.4T and triggering $325M liquidations. WTI crude swung from $112.24 to $109 before rebounding above $110 as Tehran rejected U.S. […]

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Is the Crypto Bear Market Over? to Watch and Bitcoin has surged to $69,000 amid news of possible ceasefire talks between the US and Iran. This jump wiped out $196 million in short positions. But is this the end of […] The post Is the Crypto Bear Market Over? 3 Key Signals to Watch and 1 Big Warning appeared first on Blockmanity.

Anthropic has informed users that they will no longer be able to apply Claude subscription limits to third-party interfaces like OpenClaw. Additional payment will be required for using this feature. Starting tomorrow at 12pm PT, Claude subscriptions will no longer cover usage on third-party tools like OpenClaw.You can still use these tools with your Claude login via extra usage bundles (now available at a discount), or with a Claude API key.— Boris Cherny (@bcherny) April 3, 2026 “Our subscriptions were not designed with third-party tool usage in mind. Computational resources are a carefully managed asset, and we prioritize our clients using our products and API,” commented Claude Code's head, Boris Cherny. Developers' Reaction and Technical Constraints OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger reported that he, along with project board member Dave Morin, attempted to persuade Anthropic's management. However, they only managed to delay the implementation of the new rules by one week. woke up and my mentions are full of theseBoth me and @davemorin tried to talk sense into Anthropic, best we managed was delaying this for a week.Funny how timings match up, first they copy some popular features into their closed harness, then they lock out open source. https://t.co/Mgmv6YmW2B— Peter Steinberger 🦞 (@steipete) April 3, 2026 “Funny how timings match up: first they copy some popular features into their closed platform, then they lock out open source,” the entrepreneur emphasized. In response, Cherny stated that the startup team supports open source, and the decision was made due to technical constraints. “Our systems are finely tuned for one specific type of load. We continue to optimize to serve as many users as possible with the most intelligent models,” he noted. The developer reminded that clients dissatisfied with the changes can cancel their subscription and receive a full refund. Back in April, the AI startup accidentally deleted thousands of repositories on GitHub in attempts to remove leaked Claude Code source code from the web.

The United States, Iran, and a group of regional mediators are weighing terms for a temporary ceasefire that could extend into a permanent resolution, according to U.S., Israeli, and regional sources familiar with the discussions. An Axios report said prospects…

Cases of low XRP liquidity have been followed by major price moves in one direction or the other; the question is, which way will it go now?

dYdX eliminates 12 low-volume perpetual markets after 91% governance approval, focusing on liquidity consolidation and improved trading efficiency. The post dYdX Removes 12 Underperforming Markets Following Overwhelming Governance Approval appeared first on Blockonomi.

China’s regulators are pushing for banks to upgrade the “bank-tax interaction” model in a bid to expand financing for small businesses. According to a policy notice issued by the State Administration of Taxation and the National Financial Regulatory Administration, banks…

Quantum computing advances raise concerns over crypto security and volatility for major assets. Amidst continuous breakthroughs in quantum computing, the cryptocurrency market is entering a phase characterized by heightened complexity and uncertainty. Mainstream assets — exemplified by Bitcoin and Ethereum…

Apple removed Jack Dorsey's Bitchat from the China App Store at the request of the Cyberspace Administration of China. The post Apple delists Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app Bitchat in China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

James Wynn has seen his portfolio reduced to $900 in Bitcoin short bets.

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Micron posts record $23.86B revenue vs SanDisk's 31% sales growth. Compare AI memory exposure, margins, and analyst targets for both stocks. The post Micron (MU) vs SanDisk (SNDK): The Best Memory Stock for 2026 Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cloud mining is evolving in 2026 with a focus on transparency, short-term contracts, and sustainable infrastructure. In 2026, cloud mining has quietly evolved. It’s no longer about unrealistic promises or “free unlimited Bitcoin.” Instead, the industry is shifting toward: At…

Bitcoin hinted at a long-term bullish trend change as BTC neared an MACD cross that last resulted in $25,000 gains over two months.

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China’s leading tax and financial authorities are urging banks to incorporate blockchain technology to bolster their credit facilities and data transparency.

Comcast (CMCSA) Universal Pictures scores 2026's biggest box office opening as Super Mario Galaxy Movie earns $372.5M globally in debut weekend. The post Comcast (CMCSA) Stock: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Delivers Record-Breaking $372M Opening Weekend appeared first on Blockonomi.

SpaceX's $2T IPO filing sends Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile & Planet Labs soaring. Why analysts say it's a turning point for space sector investing. The post SpaceX IPO Could Transform Space Sector: Rocket Lab (RKLB), AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

The situation in the Middle East is changing daily. The war between Iran, the US, and Israel sees almost daily updates ranging from threats on behalf of the US to obliterate Iran’s power plants and critical infrastructure to proposed ceasefire agreements. The latest came hours ago. According to a report from Axios, the US, Iran, […]

XRP enters seven-day consolidation as Bollinger Bands narrow after $200 million short liquidations.

Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO) stock rockets 30% premarket as Neurocrine Biosciences nears a $2.5B+ acquisition deal. Full breakdown of the buyout terms. The post Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO) Stock Soars 30% on $2.5B Neurocrine Acquisition News appeared first on Blockonomi.

AI crypto trading apps is gaining popularity in 2026 as beginners seek automated ways to earn passive income. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, many beginners are turning to AI crypto trading apps to automate their trading processes and…

OpenAI released a policy proposal calling for taxes on companies using automation, a public AI wealth fund, and worker protections for the AI era. The post OpenAI Proposes Robot Taxation and Universal AI Dividend for American Workers appeared first on Blockonomi.

NYSE and Nasdaq are open for normal trading on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026. Banks, postal services, and delivery companies also operate as usual. The post Will Wall Street Trade on Easter Monday 2026? Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on Blockonomi.

The "start engine" for Ethereum sits at $2,500, where a breakout would confirm strength and open the path toward higher targets.

A crypto analyst, who publishes technical analysis to his audience on X, has released a zoomed-out weekly Ethereum chart that interprets the current price weakness as the final stage of a multi-year accumulation cycle. As it stands, the Ethereum price is trading around $2,100 and 57% below its peak. Therefore, the technical analysis is suggesting that […]

Recently published SHIB burners’ list discloses some of the biggest names in the cryptocurrency industry.

Algorand price surged more than 50% over the past week, climbing to $0.126 on Monday and emerging as the top-performing cryptocurrency on the weekly timeframe. According to data from crypto.news, Algorand (ALGO) rallied to an 11-week high of $0.126 on…

Morgan Stanley strategists say the S&P 500 has bottomed out. Learn their investment recommendations and how oil prices now control market movements. The post Morgan Stanley: S&P 500 Has Hit Bottom—Here’s What Comes Next appeared first on Blockonomi.

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) stock gains after securing $24B from Gulf sovereign funds to finance Warner Bros. Discovery takeover. Deal targets July 2026 close. The post Paramount Skydance (PSKY) Stock Gains as Gulf Sovereigns Pledge $24B for Warner Bros. Discovery Merger appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP Ledger builders urged to stay alert amid sophisticated social engineering scam risk in crypto space.

As Iran war odds swing on Polymarket and Kalshi, Sygnum’s Fabian Dori says prediction markets are fast becoming macro tools for crypto desks.

Russia is taking big steps to bring order to its cryptocurrency world. Last week, the State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, introduced three key bills. These aim to legalize and control crypto trading and digital assets. For years, crypto […] The post Russia’s New Crypto Rules: State Duma Bills Set Investor Limits, Taxes, and Strict Oversight appeared first on Blockmanity.

Schiff's 5-year scorecard puts BTC at 12%, trailing silver at 181%, gold at 163%, the S&P 500 at 59.4%, and Nasdaq at 57.4%.

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Mike Belshe, CEO of Bitgo, one of the largest cryptocurrency custody providers, has proposed using a public blockchain to solve state and federal fraud. On social media, he stated that citizen monitoring alone would be enough to control the flow of these funds. Key takeaways: Bigo CEO Mike Belshe proposes using a blockchain to stop […]

Netflix (NFLX) shares gain 3% after Goldman Sachs upgrades to Buy with $120 target, citing ad revenue growth, margin gains, and shareholder returns. The post Netflix (NFLX) Stock Jumps 3% Following Goldman Sachs Buy Rating appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tesla (TSLA) stock dropped 5.42% despite historic South Korea sales surge of 330% in March, becoming first import brand to exceed 10,000 monthly units. The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock: South Korea Records Historic 330% Sales Surge in March appeared first on Blockonomi.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) stock rises 5% ahead of Q1 earnings on April 8, beating competitors as jet fuel costs surge 103% amid Iran conflict tensions. The post Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Surges Ahead of Q1 Earnings Report This Wednesday appeared first on Blockonomi.

UBS identifies 12 top-conviction tech stocks including Amazon, Palantir, and Arista Networks, positioned to benefit from surging AI infrastructure demand. The post UBS Reveals 12 High-Conviction Technology Stocks for 2026 Investment Strategy appeared first on Blockonomi.

Brent crude surged past $110 Monday as Trump set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while ceasefire negotiations emerged. The post Brent Crude Surges Past $110 Mark as Trump Issues Iran Ultimatum with Tuesday Cutoff appeared first on Blockonomi.

Constellation Brands (STZ) Q4 earnings preview: $1.71 EPS expected, revenue projected at $1.87B, and options pricing ±5.6% swing on April 8 report. The post Constellation Brands (STZ) Q4 Earnings Preview: Wall Street Braces for Volatility appeared first on Blockonomi.

For at least seven years, North Korean IT specialists have been integrating themselves into DeFi projects. This was stated by MetaMask developer Taylor Monahan. YupppppppLots of DPRK IT Workers built the protocols you know and love, all the way back to defi summerThe “7 years blockchain dev experience” on their resume is not a lie. https://t.co/EQNgl5KhJ5— Tay 💖 (@tayvano_) April 5, 2026 “Many IT workers have been building the protocols you know and love since the days of 'DeFi summer'. The seven years of blockchain development experience on their resume is not a lie,” she wrote. Among those affected by North Korean individuals, the expert highlighted SushiSwap, Thorchain, Fantom, Shib, Yearn, Floki, and many other projects. Monahan's comments were in response to a statement by Tim Ahl, founder of the Solana aggregator Titan. He recounted interviewing a candidate at a previous job who later turned out to be a member of the Lazarus Group. “He was extremely skilled and always joined video calls. But when we invited him for an in-person meeting, he refused to fly over — we rejected his application. Later, his name appeared in a Lazarus leak. It turned out that the group now has agents not from North Korea who personally gain trust,” Ahl shared. The discussions arose amid a report by the Drift Protocol team, which suffered a $280 million hack. The developers claimed that North Korean hackers were behind the attack. Threat Assessment Blockchain detective ZachXBT, who has repeatedly highlighted the threat posed by North Korea to the crypto industry, joined the discussion. According to him, Lazarus Group is a collective name for all “cyber actors supported by North Korea.” Lazarus Group is the collective name for all DPRK state sponsored cyber actors. The main issue is everyone groups them all together when the complexity of threats are different. Threats via job postings, LinkedIn, email, Zoom, or interviews are basic and in no way… pic.twitter.com/NL8Jck5edN— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) April 5, 2026 “The main problem is that everyone groups them all together, although the complexity of threats is different,” he noted. The specialist described job postings, LinkedIn, emails, Zoom, and interviews as “simple and primitive” schemes. The main weapon of the perpetrators is persistence. According to him, today it is quite easy to identify a fraudster. The only groups carrying out complex attacks remain TraderTraitor and AppleJeus. All attacks on crypto projects linked to North Korean hackers. Source: X. Resources for Verification and Protection The U.S. Treasury's OFAC maintains a special website where crypto companies can check counterparties against current sanctions lists and receive warnings about typical fraud schemes by IT specialists. Taylor Monahan has also created a knowledge base on GitHub, where one can find research-based information on North Korea's activities in the digital asset sphere. @tayvano_ has built a good resource on GitHub that’s a wealth of knowledge about DPRK using research collected from a variety of sources https://t.co/C9ZoSNVjIU— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) April 5, 2026 Back in March, the Lazarus Group was suspected of attacking the cryptocurrency online store Bitrefill.

Bitcoin could tumble to $10,000 if buyers fail to clear and hold $75,000, according to Mike McGlone, senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence. Potential $10,000 Bitcoin in 2026Prove me wrong — stay above $75,000.Before the biggest money pump in history in 2020-21, Bitcoin hovered around $10,000, and it may be reverting. Roughly $10,000 is also the first-born crypto's most traded price since 2017, when futures were… pic.twitter.com/1PJvYiAFWa— Mike McGlone (@mikemcglone11) April 5, 2026 The significance of $75,000 The level flagged by the strategist has repeatedly marked shifts in market trends over the past 12 months. The March–April 2025 pullback stalled around $75,000, as did the early‑2024 rally. The mark also aligns with key Fibonacci retracement levels. A sustained move above $75,000 would signal a restoration of structural demand for bitcoin and an end to the downtrend that began after the October peak at $126,000, McGlone says.  If the digital gold fails to hold or turns lower again, it would remain in a long-term decline with a target of $10,000. At the time of writing, the first cryptocurrency is trading around $68,900.  Hourly chart of BTC/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView.  A magnet level McGlone has not for the first time predicted a drop to $10,000. He grounds his view in the market’s historical structure: before the Covid‑19 pandemic, the price of the first cryptocurrency consolidated around that level for a long time.  The subsequent record influx of liquidity became one of the main drivers of the digital gold’s rise. “Before the biggest money injection in history in 2020–2021, bitcoin oscillated around $10,000, and a return to that level may occur. Around $10,000 is also the first-born crypto’s most traded price since 2017, when futures were launched,” the expert noted. In his view, another drag on the asset could be the “explosive growth of the crypto market.”  In 2017 bitcoin was the sector’s undisputed leader. Since then, however, millions of new tokens have appeared, competing for investors’ attention and diverting capital from the flagship. He called this glut of supply a structural headwind.  The “most durable trend” in the industry now is stablecoins, McGlone said. According to him, Tether will surpass Ethereum as early as 2026 and, over time, bitcoin as well. Short-term market dynamics Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin has risen by more than 3%. Altcoins showed similar moves: Ethereum added 4.1%, XRP 3.1%.  Source: CoinGecko.  Crypto market capitalisation increased by 2.5% to $2.4 trillion.  Liquidations over 24 hours exceeded $241 million, most of it shorts at $195 million.  Source: CoinGlass.  The sector proved resilient amid contradictory statements from US President Donald Trump. On April 5 he threatened that Iran would “live in hell” if it did not open the Strait of Hormuz.  Initially, the head of state gave Tehran ten days to resume shipping. His latest post, however, suggests the country has only until April 7.  At the same time, in an interview with Fox News Trump said the sides “are negotiating,” and called the chances of a deal within 24 hours “good.”   Traditional markets fell, except oil and gas:  BREAKING: US stock market futures fall at the open as President Trump declares Tuesday as “Power Plant and Bridge Day" in Iran:1. S&P; 500: -0.7%2. Nasdaq 100: -0.8%3. Dow Jones: -0.7%4. WTI Crude: +3.0%5. Natural Gas: +1.0%6. Gold: -0.9%President Trump's deadline is now…— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) April 5, 2026 Crude climbed above $115 a barrel, stoking inflation risks. According to The Kobeissi Letter’s calculations, if current levels persist for about seven more weeks, inflation would jump to 3.7% — the highest since September 2023. Oil prices are now crossing above $115/barrel in the US.As a result, our models indicate that if current levels are sustained another ~7 weeks, US CPI inflation will rise to ~3.7%.This would put US inflation at its highest level since September 2023.Amid the surge,…— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) April 5, 2026 Earlier in April, Glassnode experts forecast a prolonged move for bitcoin in the $60,000–$70,000 range. They said the cryptocurrency needs a catalyst to rise further. 

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Shares of AI startup Anthropic have become the most sought-after on the secondary market, while OpenAI's stocks are losing their allure for buyers. This is reported by TechCrunch, citing Glen Anderson, president of investment bank Rainmaker Securities. His organization has been acting as an intermediary in the private company stock market since 2010, covering around a thousand different firms. The expert confirmed Bloomberg's data on the frenzied demand for Anthropic. The CEO of Next Round Capital told the agency that potential buyers are ready to invest $2 billion in the startup. For comparison, current OpenAI stockholders cannot sell their assets even for $600 million. "The most elusive stocks on our trading platform are Anthropic's. There are simply no sellers," Anderson stated. Reasons for the Frenzy and OpenAI's Discount One factor driving the sharp increase in interest in Anthropic is the firm's conflict with the U.S. Department of Defense. "Their application has become more popular. People supported the company as a kind of hero challenging the government. This amplified the resonance and further distinguished the firm from OpenAI," the expert said. However, this does not mean that Sam Altman's startup is in dire straits, Anderson emphasized. Institutional investors still aim to invest in both companies. "I wouldn't say it's a choice between one or the other. But the enthusiasm is gone. It's not nearly as dynamic a market as Anthropic's," he noted. Anderson confirmed Bloomberg's information that OpenAI's shares on the secondary market are trading based on a total business valuation of $765 billion. The stocks are sold at a noticeable discount compared to the recent funding round, during which a valuation of $852 billion was mentioned. SpaceX: The Hidden Giant Valued at $2 Trillion Amid the competition between the two AI giants, the market often overlooks SpaceX. Anderson stated that it is one of the few companies in Rainmaker's portfolio that has never faced a severe correction and a 60–70% drop in stock value. Elon Musk's firm "has practically always grown and developed." As the analyst noted, the management adheres to strict pricing discipline and does not try to extract the maximum from each funding round. "Many companies are tempted to maximize their stock price in each round. The problem is that such an approach leaves no room for error," the expert said. This cautious approach has brought enormous profits to early investors. In 2015, Google and Fidelity invested $1 billion in SpaceX at a business valuation of $12 billion. Considering the target figures for the upcoming listing, their return could exceed the initial investment by more than 100 times. Record IPO and Market Impact It seems that Musk's company's listing is imminent. SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, aiming to raise between $50 billion and $75 billion in June at a valuation of $1.75 trillion. Meanwhile, media reports indicate that SpaceX soon raised its target valuation to over $2 trillion. "Today, a whole stream of investors approached me asking if I could offer them SpaceX shares. Buyer demand is very active. But supply is drying up. The closer the IPO, the fewer incentives existing shareholders have to sell their stocks," Anderson stated. The large-scale listing of SpaceX could hinder similar plans by OpenAI and Anthropic this year. The expert suggested that those who follow the space company might find themselves at a disadvantage. "Funds allocated for IPOs are limited. SpaceX will absorb a significant portion of the liquidity," he added. With a valuation exceeding $2 trillion, SpaceX will become more valuable than all companies in the S&P; 500 except for the top five—Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon. Moreover, the listing will break the historical record of Saudi Aramco, which raised $29.4 billion in 2019 at a valuation of $1.7 trillion. The funds raised by SpaceX are intended for the creation of data centers in space and a city on the Moon. Back in January, Tesla revived the closed Dojo project for AI computations beyond Earth.

North Korean-linked operators have spent years quietly integrating into crypto firms and DeFi teams, raising fresh concerns about insider risk after a string of high-value exploits tied to the country’s cyber apparatus. Security researcher and MetaMask developer Taylor Monahan said…

XRP's price performance is very far from what the asset is showing us on the ETF market.

Bitcoin jumped to $69,500 and crypto markets gained $70B as Trump issued Iran ultimatum. Oil topped $115 while stock futures fell nearly 1% on Monday. The post Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Sparks Crypto Rally While Stock Futures Tumble appeared first on Blockonomi.

, : Crypto Market Surge Explained The crypto market is buzzing again. After a quiet weekend, Bitcoin shot up from around $67,000 to a high of $69,600. This push brought it close to the $70K mark, but it hit some […] The post Bitcoin Nears $70K, Ethereum Reclaims $2.1K: Crypto Market Surge Explained appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Circle’s Arc platform will launch with post-quantum signature support to protect long-lived institutional assets. Key Takeaways Circle will debut post-quantum signature support at the Arc mainnet launch scheduled for 2026. The Arc roadmap secures private smart contract states and validator sets against 2030 quantum threats. Institutions can utilize an opt-in migration path to upgrade wallet […]

Robert Kiyosaki warns of economic crisis rooted in 1974 policies, calling Bitcoin, gold, and Ethereum real money with BTC potentially reaching $750K. The post Kiyosaki Identifies Bitcoin (BTC) and Gold as True Money Amid Economic Warnings appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin holds firm above $66K as markets tumble. Schwab announces crypto trading for 2026. Arthur Hayes predicts dip below $60K before $250K rally. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Could Sink to $60K Before Surging to $250K, Arthur Hayes Predicts appeared first on Blockonomi.

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U.S. military operations linked to tensions with Iran have been executed at a sustained tempo, with indications that Project Maven, the Pentagon’s flagship artificial intelligence programme, has played a central role in accelerating targeting and strike decisions. Originally conceived as…

Rwanda’s central bank has reiterated that cryptocurrency activity tied to the local currency remains prohibited, responding swiftly after crypto exchange Bybit introduced support for the Rwandan franc on its peer-to-peer marketplace. In a statement posted to X on Sunday, the…

Comparing Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) for investors: DeFi leadership, tokenomics, trading volume, and which blockchain fits your portfolio in 2025. The post ETH vs SOL: Comparing Ethereum and Solana for 2025 Investment Decisions appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ledger's CTO reveals how AI is enabling cheaper, faster crypto hacks. $1.4B stolen last year, with recent $285M Drift exploit exposing growing threats. The post AI-Powered Hackers Are Making Crypto Wallets Easy Targets — Security Expert Warns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bittensor (TAO) combines Bitcoin-like tokenomics with AI subnets, but at $6.6B FDV, does the token capture real value? Here's what investors need to know. The post Bittensor (TAO) Analysis: Is This AI Crypto Network Worth Your Investment in 2025? appeared first on Blockonomi.

North Korean hackers posed as traders for 6 months, meeting Drift Protocol team members globally before executing a devastating $270M heist on April 1. The post How North Korean Operatives Orchestrated a $270M Crypto Heist After Months of Patient Infiltration appeared first on Blockonomi.