XRP investors are feeling the sting of a severe market downturn as the asset's profitability plunges to its lowest level since July 2024.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the growth of the RWA market could heighten risks to the global financial system and accelerate the spread of crises. Experts at the institution emphasized that tokenization is not merely a technological upgrade but a fundamental transformation of financial architecture. Transferring assets such as stocks, bonds, and monetary instruments to the blockchain eliminates intermediaries, settlement delays, and reduces costs, but simultaneously alters the nature of risks. Acceleration of Crises Experts consider the speed of operations as one of the key threats. Instant settlements deprive the system of traditional "buffers"—the time that previously allowed regulators and market participants to respond to stressful events. Potentially, this leads to crises that can: develop more rapidly; intensify due to process automation; leave fewer opportunities for intervention and mitigation. Other Sources of Instability The IMF identified several additional risks: liquidity fragmentation across different blockchain platforms; infrastructure concentration, where a failure in one network could affect the entire market; risk transfer from the banking system to smart contracts and digital ledgers; unpredictable capital flows, especially given global access to tokenized assets. Experts pointed to the widespread use of stablecoins for operations in the RWA segment. These coins act as a link to the crypto market, and their reliability depends on reserves and redemption mechanisms. This makes them vulnerable in the event of mass withdrawals under stress conditions. The IMF also noted the risks of spreading tokenized assets and stablecoins to developing economies. According to the fund's specialists, this trend potentially poses threats of: substituting national currencies; increasing volatility of cross-border capital flows; reducing the effectiveness of central banks' monetary policies. Rapid Growth The IMF stressed that while tokenization can enhance market efficiency, without coordinated regulation and robust infrastructure, it could become a source of systemic risks. According to DeFi Llama, the RWA segment already exceeds $23.4 billion (excluding stablecoins). The market is predominantly composed of money market funds (~56%) and tokenized precious metals (~33.5%). Source: DeFi Llama. In March, analysts noted that the annual growth of the tokenized stock market reached 2900%. The trend was supported by major stock exchanges NYSE and Nasdaq. Earlier, Aave founder Stani Kulechov predicted that the RWA segment could expand to $50 trillion thanks to the digitization of so-called "abundance assets."

Something notable is happening in crypto gambling search trends. The number of people actively looking for alternatives to Stake.com has jumped significantly in recent months. It is the kind of shift that signals a market ready for new options, and one platform in particular keeps appearing in the results: ZunaBet. Launched in 2026, ZunaBet is [...] The post Stake.com Alternative Searches Spike — ZunaBet Enters the Conversation appeared first on Blockonomi.

Polymarket will rebuild its core engine, introduce a hybrid CLOB, and launch Polymarket USD, a USDC‑backed stablecoin on Polygon aimed at cheaper, more institution‑friendly trading. On‑chain prediction market Polymarket will roll out what it calls “the largest infrastructure upgrade since…

President Trump told reporters that he wants to seize Iran’s oil fields as the six-week U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran enters a critical week with a self-imposed Tuesday deadline looming. Key Takeaways: Trump stated at the April 6 White House Easter Egg Roll that seizing Iran’s oil is his preferred outcome of the conflict. Iran […]

Polymarket announced on Monday that it is replacing bridged USDC.e with a new 1:1 USDC-backed collateral token called Polymarket USD, paired with a rebuilt order book and upgraded smart contracts under CTF Exchange V2. Key Takeaways: Polymarket launched Polymarket USD on April 6, 2026, replacing bridged USDC.e as collateral across all prediction markets. The CTF […]

The acquisition signifies a shift towards AI-driven financial management, potentially transforming wealth creation and asset management strategies. The post Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap completes acquisition of AI finance lab Silvia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Polymarket is upgrading its exchange stack, replacing USDC.e with Polymarket USD as it revamps core trading infrastructure. The post Polymarket unveils exchange revamp with new trading engine and native stablecoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Binance's chief compliance officer may leave amid staff exits from AML and sanctions teams, raising concerns about regulatory stability post-settlement. The post Binance Compliance Leadership in Jeopardy as Top Officer Considers Departure appeared first on Blockonomi.

Dogecoin and Chainlink show resilience as investors turn to early-stage opportunities like BlockDAG. The year 2026 is revealing that the top crypto gainers are often the projects with the strongest foundations. Currently, the Dogecoin price stands resiliently at around $0.092,…

Tom Lee says Ethereum has become the No. 2 “wartime” asset, outpacing Bitcoin and stocks as war spending surges and crypto gains appeal as a liquidity and risk trade. Since the latest Middle East conflict escalated, Ethereum has become the…

Bitcoin Magazine Strive (ASST) Adds 113 Bitcoin at an Average Price of $68,584 per BTC Strive expanded its Bitcoin treasury with a new acquisition of 113 bitcoin. This post Strive (ASST) Adds 113 Bitcoin at an Average Price of $68,584 per BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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A US appeals court sided with Kalshi, ruling that CFTC‑regulated event contracts fall under federal law, not New Jersey gambling rules, reshaping prediction market oversight. A federal appeals court has ruled that New Jersey cannot bar Kalshi from offering sports‑related…

[PRESS RELEASE – Ontario, Canada, April 6th, 2026] CoinRabbit Cuts Crypto Lending Rates CoinRabbit has lowered crypto lending rates, which now start at 11.95%. The platform offers a range of liquidation LTV options, from a standard market setup at 80% to a more conservative risk management approach at 90–95%. This is one of the most […]

This interview was sponsored by XDC Network and produced by Bitcoin.com News in partnership with XDC Network. Australia’s 2.5 million medium-sized businesses generate a major part of the country’s GDP. Yet most still use fashioned payment systems. XDC Network, a global blockchain network, wants to change that. They are working with AUDDapt, a grant program. […]

Iran's rejection of a ceasefire heightens regional instability, potentially increasing the likelihood of regime change and impacting global markets. The post Iran rejects ceasefire, demands permanent resolution amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin found familiar resistance as it crossed the $70,000 mark to hit new April highs, with analysis blaming "profit-taking pressure."

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Bernstein says Figure may be undervalued as loan volumes surge and its tokenized credit platform expands, despite recent stock declines and market volatility.

Kalshi's legal victory in appeals court against NJ sports betting laws strengthens federal oversight of its event-driven contracts. The post Kalshi scores appeals court win in battle over state crackdown on sports contracts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kalshi wins major appeals court ruling confirming federal CFTC authority over prediction markets, blocking state gambling law enforcement actions. The post Federal Court Backs Kalshi in Historic Prediction Market Ruling appeared first on Blockonomi.

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that New Jersey cannot use state gambling law to shut down Kalshi’s sports prediction market, handing the federally regulated platform a significant legal win. Key Takeaways: A Third Circuit appeals court ruled 2-1 on April 6, 2026, that federal law blocks New Jersey from enforcing state gambling rules against […]

Binance’s effort to rebuild its compliance operation after a $4.3 billion US guilty plea is under renewed pressure as several staff overseeing financial‑crime monitoring and sanctions checks leave and Chief Compliance Officer Noah Perlman weighs his own departure, according to…

The window for massive gains in the crypto market is shrinking by the hour. Smart money is no longer waiting for the next big thing; it is actively positioning itself in assets that offer utility, scalability, and extreme early-bird advantages. In a market where timing is everything, being even a day late can mean the [...] The post Why BlockDAG, Bittensor, Uniswap, & Chainlink are the Top Crypto Coins to Buy This April! appeared first on Blockonomi.

Here's what Binance has scheduled for April 7.

Wars and shifting trade alliances are driving deeper uncertainty across global markets and supply chains, with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warning the ripple effects could shape the future economic order for years to come. Key Takeaways: Jamie Dimon said wars could drive prolonged global economic uncertainty. JPMorgan warns high debt and asset prices may amplify […]

Geopolitical tensions may delay Bitcoin's growth, highlighting the need for significant catalysts to boost market confidence and drive prices higher. The post Geopolitical tensions hinder Bitcoin’s $100K prospects by June 2026: Binance Research appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Skepticism over Iran's moderation claim highlights persistent geopolitical tensions, impacting market stability and investor confidence. The post Trump claims Iran’s leadership is more moderate, but traders remain skeptical: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple is off to a strong start in 2026. The company is pushing hard on institutional adoption, regulatory clarity through the CLARITY Act, and new partnerships that continue to expand real-world use cases for XRP. CEO Brad Garlinghouse has even called this a potential record-breaking year.  Yet many long-term XRP holders feel the same quiet [...] The post Analysts Explain Ripple (XRP) $2.60 Prediction Amid Growing Institutional Regard Post CLARITY Act appeared first on Blockonomi.

Oil prices were already pushing higher when Bitcoin caught a sudden jolt. Crude climbed to about $112 a barrel on Monday morning after the Middle East war and the Strait of Hormuz shutdown added new pressure to energy markets, while one market watcher warned that if prices stay near that level for weeks, US inflation […]

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Trump's hint at US withdrawal from Iran could signal a shift towards diplomatic solutions, impacting market expectations and geopolitical dynamics. The post Trump hints at US withdrawal from Iran, markets show mixed optimism for ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Market volatility underscores uncertainty in US-Iran relations, highlighting the need for clear diplomatic strategies to stabilize expectations. The post Trump hints at US withdrawal from Iran, markets react with declining odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's rhetoric undermines diplomatic efforts, increasing uncertainty and complicating potential US-Iran conflict resolution pathways. The post Trump’s comments slash US-Iran ceasefire odds to 1% by April 7 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's rhetoric exacerbates tensions, diminishing prospects for diplomatic solutions and increasing skepticism in ceasefire markets. The post Trump’s remarks on Iran drop ceasefire odds to 1.1% for April 7 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Shiba Inu coin (SHIB) holds its ground at $0.000006, while 69% of top Binance traders move into long positions.

As XRP tests $1.34 resistance, a 1,237% liquidation ratio between longs and shorts signals deep market disbelief.

China expands blockchain in banking and taxation systems while enforcing strict crypto bans, separating regulated innovation from digital asset speculation. The post China Embraces Blockchain for Finance While Strengthening Cryptocurrency Crackdown appeared first on Blockonomi.

China accelerates blockchain adoption in banking and tax systems while enforcing strict crypto bans, separating regulated tech innovation from digital assets. The post China Embraces Blockchain for Banking Infrastructure While Maintaining Crypto Crackdown appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitmine's ETH stake and NYSE uplisting could reshape crypto investment dynamics, but concentration risks and market influence raise concerns. The post Bitmine stakes nearly 4% of all ETH, locks in NYSE uplisting appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple is set to host a major event focusing on XRP on Tuesday, April 7, in Japan, discussing its role in institutional adoption across the global space.

Buyers are attempting to push Bitcoin above the $70,000 level, but some analysts believe the upside may be limited and a drop below the $60,000 support is likely.

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During the week starting March 30, Strategy reported the acquisition of 4871 BTC valued at $329.9 million. The average purchase price was $67,718 per coin.  The firm's total assets under management have reached 766,970 BTC, amounting to $58 billion.  Largest bitcoin holders among public companies. Source: BitcoinTreasuries. Between March 23 and 27, Strategy did not announce any additions to its bitcoin holdings. At that time, the leading cryptocurrency was trading above $70,000.  Last week, prices stalled around the $67,000 mark, which was seized upon by Michael Saylor's firm. Since the beginning of the year, the company has repeatedly acquired digital gold at local peaks.  To finance new purchases, Strategy conducted several stock placements, raising a total of $474 million.  Simultaneously, the firm published its financial results for the first quarter. The "paper" loss on digital assets reached $14.46 billion.  The company has secured a tax credit but is uncertain about its applicability. Strategy has fully reserved this amount and is preparing an additional fund of $500 million in case of further bitcoin price declines.  Schiff and Saylor's Debate  Following the report's release, a debate erupted on social media platform X between noted bitcoin critic Peter Schiff and Michael Saylor. Schiff claimed that over the past five years, the leading cryptocurrency has risen only 12% compared to 57-59% for US stock indices and 163-181% for gold and silver. Over the past five years, the price of Bitcoin is up by just 12%. Over the same time period, the NASDAQ is up 57.4%, the S&P; 500 is up 59.4%, gold is up 163%, and silver is up 181%. If the appeal of Bitcoin is its superior long-term performance, why should anyone keep HODLing it?— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) April 5, 2026 Saylor responded by emphasizing the importance of selecting timeframes. Schiff excluded the first year of Strategy's active accumulation. Since August 2020, when the company adopted a bitcoin strategy, bitcoin has increased by 36% — reaching $67,000 by September 2021.  The cryptocurrency outpaced gold by more than double, which gained 16% over the same period. It also surpassed the Nasdaq 100 index (15%), the S&P; 500 (14%), real estate (5%), and US Treasury bonds (-1%).  Timeframes matter. Since Aug 2020, Bitcoin is the top-performing major asset and it’s not even close. Zoom out further and the gap only widens. $BTC pic.twitter.com/2yQ3KGtz8w— Michael Saylor (@saylor) April 5, 2026 Considering early April 2021 (with a rate around $57,000), the dynamics appear different. At the time of writing, digital gold is trading around $69,300.  Hourly chart BTC/USDT on Binance exchange. Source: TradingView. BitMine Accumulates Nearly 5% of Ethereum Supply BitMine Immersion Technologies reported the purchase of 71,252 ETH valued at $152 million over the week.  🧵 1/BitMine provided its latest holdings update for April 6, 2026: $11.4 billion in total crypto + "moonshots": — 4,803,334 ETH at $2,123 per ETH (@coinbase) — 198 Bitcoin (BTC) — $200 million stake in Beast Industries @MrBeast— $92 million stake…— Bitmine (NYSE-BMNR) $ETH (@BitMNR) April 6, 2026 In total, the firm has accumulated 4.8 million ETH worth $11.4 billion — nearly 4% of Ethereum's supply. BitMine's goal is to accumulate 5% of the leading altcoin's supply.  At the end of March, the company introduced the institutional platform MAVAN, designed for staking the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

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Rwanda's central bank reinforces crypto ban after Bybit adds Rwandan franc P2P trading, while advancing CBDC development and regulatory framework. The post Rwanda Reaffirms Crypto Ban Following Bybit’s Rwandan Franc P2P Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.

The crypto market in early 2026 is defined by a fascinating split between legacy recovery and fresh market entries. While established players navigate complex technical resistance and regulatory shifts, newer projects are offering structured entry points that bypass traditional market volatility. Current Pi Network news highlights a struggle to convert technical milestones into price action, [...] The post The $0.000022 Window: Choosing BlockDAG Control Over XRP & Pi Network Market Competition appeared first on Blockonomi.

South Korea’s Toss, operated by Viva Republica, is developing a proprietary layer one (L1) blockchain mainnet and native cryptocurrency to integrate across its payment, banking, and securities ecosystem, according to an April 6, 2026, report from the regional blockchain outlet Blockmedia. Key Takeaways: Toss, operated by Viva Republica, is building an L1 blockchain mainnet and […]

Cash App, Square, and Bitkey are celebrating Bitcoin Day with $1 million in Bitcoin giveaways from April 610. Only available to US users. The post Jack Dorsey’s Block launches Bitcoin Day event, offering $1M in BTC rewards appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bitcoin has seen a mild rally in 24 hours, triggering short trader liquidations.

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South Koreans prefer XRP to Bitcoin, daily Upbit crypto volume ranking signals.

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Ford and GM each reported Q1 2026 US sales declines near 9%, driven by high prices, weak EV demand, and tough year-over-year comparisons from 2025 tariffs. The post Ford (F) and GM See Q1 2026 Sales Decline — But There’s a Silver Lining appeared first on Blockonomi.

Korean super app Toss is weighing a custom Layer 1 or Layer 2 blockchain and native token to power its “Money 3.0” stablecoin push as Seoul finalizes a strict digital asset law. South Korean payment and banking giant Toss is…

Cardano community is slamming Midnight architecture, forcing Charles Hoskinson to share his take.

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Cardano experiences a massive surge in volume as the cryptocurrency market opens with a solid volume increase.

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A project called Colleague Skill has gone viral in China. It trains AI agents with the skills and knowledge of a company employee before their departure. The open-source development Colleague Skill is being actively discussed on the social network RedNote (known locally as Xiaohongshu). It has garnered over 8000 stars on GitHub. The developer positions the tool as a more efficient way to "bid farewell" to colleagues. The service allows an AI assistant to "inherit" an employee's professional knowledge, information handling characteristics, and communication style during chats and calls. To train the AI, one must upload messages from work chats, documents, spreadsheets, emails, audio recordings, and screenshots. Colleague Skill can write code based on technical specifications, answer questions, and even shift blame onto others. The project emerged amid reports that more employers were demanding employees systematically document work processes and decision-making logic, only to then dismiss them. Management termed the procedure "process optimization," but in reality, the data was used to train AI systems. Users reacted negatively to the situation, calling the process "worker distillation." A project named Anti distillation skill has appeared online, aimed at helping protect against knowledge copying. 近日，github上一个名叫“同事.skill”的项目火了。4月3日，一博主表示，她开发了“反蒸馏skill”的项目。她表示，大家都是出来做牛马的，没人希望自己被做成skill，然后丢掉工作，所以自己发明了“反蒸馏skill”。希望大家在这个AI浪潮里都能活得久一点吧。 pic.twitter.com/53OJZLSc7A— 李老师不是你老师 (@whyyoutouzhele) April 3, 2026 It allows rewriting archived documents to make them less useful for an AI agent. Other users have started posting repositories that offer to digitize an ex-girlfriend, a boss, or oneself for business correspondence. Americans are deeply concerned about progress in artificial intelligence and its implications for unemployment.

Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock drops 21.5% YTD, hitting $167.77. Truist cuts target on Iran risks while Mizuho upgrades to top pick over Airbnb. The post Booking Holdings (BKNG) Stock Plunges to 52-Week Low Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions appeared first on Blockonomi.

Stanley Druckenmiller sold all Sandisk shares and tripled his Alphabet (GOOGL) stake. Google Cloud revenue soared 48% with analysts seeing 30% upside. The post Why Druckenmiller Dumped Sandisk to Triple Down on Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock appeared first on Blockonomi.

Seagate (STX) surges to all-time high of $460 after Morgan Stanley raises price target to $582, replacing Western Digital as top HDD pick. The post Seagate (STX) Stock Soars to Record High After Morgan Stanley Upgrade appeared first on Blockonomi.

BMNR stock jumped 4.37% as Bitmine disclosed $10.2B in ETH holdings, moved to NYSE, and launched Mavan staking network generating $196M annually. The post Bitmine (BMNR) Stock Climbs 4% on $10.2B Ethereum Holdings and NYSE Promotion appeared first on Blockonomi.

Resolv Labs burns 36.7m hacked USR after a key compromise let an attacker mint 80m unbacked tokens and dump $24.5m in ETH, leaving a $34m hole in the protocol. Resolv Labs has destroyed 36.73 million USR stablecoins previously controlled by…

Crypto lobbyists, banks, and the White House are circling a fragile compromise on stablecoin yields that could finally unstick the Clarity Act and set the rules for “digital dollar” rewards in the U.S. The long‑running clash between U.S. crypto firms…

Crypto analyst Shah has made a bullish case for Litecoin, predicting that it could soon witness the “most violent face-melt.” The analyst compared the projected LTC parabolic rally to the explosions that Solana, XRP, and Cardano witnessed in the past.  Why Litecoin Is Not ‘Dead’ And Is About To See A Parabolic Rally In an […]

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Shiba Inu sees investors' demand resurface after prolonged volatility seen in the previous week as exchange netflow declines by over 111 billion SHIB.

Virgin Galactic (SPCE) stock trades near lows as the company burns cash developing Delta Class spacecraft. Q3 2026 test flights could change everything. The post Virgin Galactic (SPCE) Stock: Is a 2026 Comeback Possible? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Profusa (PFSA) shares jumped 173% following announcement of $30M equity deal to acquire PanOmics diagnostics platform from BioInsights LLC. The post Profusa (PFSA) Stock Soars 173% on $30M PanOmics Diagnostics Acquisition appeared first on Blockonomi.

Goldman Sachs warns oil shortages are becoming real as Strait of Hormuz closure cuts Asian imports 9M bpd and diesel prices jump 150%. Full analysis inside. The post Goldman Sachs Alerts: Critical Oil Supply Crisis Looms as Hormuz Strait Remains Blocked appeared first on Blockonomi.

Jefferies upgrades Kratos Defense (KTOS) to Buy with $85 target, citing Valkyrie drone production ramp and $14B pipeline driving 28% revenue growth in 2026. The post Kratos Defense (KTOS) Stock Upgraded to Buy: Jefferies Projects 26% Rally Ahead appeared first on Blockonomi.

Mizuho boosts Dell (DELL) price target to $215 on strong AI server demand, with market share expected to climb from 19% to 25% by 2029. Cloud capex surges. The post Dell (DELL) Stock Surges as Analyst Ups Target on Soaring AI Infrastructure Demand appeared first on Blockonomi.

The company's total holdings are above $11.5 billion in crypto, cash, and 'moonshots' at current prices.

Investors eye presales as capital shifts to early-stage projects like DOGEBALL, targeting high-growth potential. Waking up to a sea of green candles is the dream of every trader, but the real “overnight” successes are actually authored months in advance during…

Kooc Media, a specialist PR distribution agency working across cryptocurrency and fintech since 2017, has launched dedicated PR solutions for token presale campaigns. The agency provides guaranteed media placements, same-day publishing and global press distribution designed to help token projects build investor awareness, establish credibility and generate momentum during the critical presale fundraising window. Token [...] The post Kooc Media Launches PR Solutions for Token Presale Campaigns appeared first on Blockonomi.

This paid press release was provided by Bitget and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 1, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has introduced a new account structure that allows its AI trading agent, GetClaw, […]

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Briefly Tops $70,000 as Donald Trump’s Iran Signals Rattle Markets Bitcoin price pushed back toward the top of its recent range after a burst of geopolitical headlines tied to Donald Trump and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. The Bitcoin price touched $70,271 before easing to about $69,300, extending a move that triggered large liquidations across derivatives markets. Data from Bitcoin Magazine Pro and CoinGlass […] This post Bitcoin Price Briefly Tops $70,000 as Donald Trump’s Iran Signals Rattle Markets first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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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.