Experts speculate whether Trump will follow through on his threats or will he extend the deadline once again.

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Japan’s crypto market is shifting from retail frenzy to regulated finance. New stablecoin rules, tougher disclosure plans, and a formal review of crypto as an investment asset suggest the country is trying to build a market institutions can actually use. Key Takeaways Japan FSA’s 2025 stance reframes crypto as investment assets, shifting the market from […]

Solana Foundation debuts STRIDE framework to combat DeFi exploits with real-time monitoring, audits, and rapid threat response across its blockchain ecosystem. The post Solana Introduces STRIDE: A New DeFi Security Framework to Combat Rising Threats appeared first on Blockonomi.

Dutch Bros (BROS) stock fell 24% in 2025, yet Q4 revenue jumped 29% and earnings crushed estimates by 70%. Here's why the fundamentals tell a different story. The post Dutch Bros (BROS) Stock Down 24% in 2025 Despite Record-Breaking Performance appeared first on Blockonomi.

Stablecoins are reshaping remittances as costs drop and settlement speeds accelerate globally. Sending money across borders shouldn’t cost 6% and take five days. But for billions of people relying on traditional remittance corridors, it still does. Stablecoins are changing that.…

Despite price volatility, the number of Cardano whales has continued to grow, hitting a four-month high.

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Post-quantum cryptography could make Bitcoin’s signature sizes balloon by as much as 125 times — a technical reality now fueling a sharp debate over how fast the network should act. Related Reading: Circle Builds Quantum Defense Into Its New Blockchain Before Hackers Get The Chance Mow Calls Out The Rush Samson Mow, founder of Bitcoin […]

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This paid press release was provided by TRON DAO and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, April 7, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications […]

Xiao-I (AIXI) stock exploded 515% after China's Supreme Court upheld its AI patents against Apple's challenge, marking its largest single-day gain ever. The post Xiao-I (AIXI) Stock Explodes Over 500% Following Major Chinese Supreme Court Victory Against Apple appeared first on Blockonomi.

UBS downgrades S&P 500 target to 7,500 from 7,700 for 2026, citing elevated oil prices from Middle East tensions and delayed Fed rate cuts. The post UBS Slashes S&P 500 Forecast Amid Middle East Tensions and Rising Oil Costs appeared first on Blockonomi.

Humana (HUM) stock soared 12% after CMS finalized a 2.48% Medicare Advantage rate increase for 2027, far exceeding Wall Street's modest expectations. The post Humana (HUM) Stock Rockets 12% on Medicare Advantage Payment Rate Revelation appeared first on Blockonomi.

Meta Platforms is preparing to launch its first AI models developed under Alexandr Wang. The company plans to offer some versions of these models under an open-source license, according to a report by Axios. The rollout is expected to follow…

Artificial intelligence will transform the banking sector, the labor market, and specific sectors of the global economy. This was stated by JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders. He believes that the technology will impact nearly all aspects of the bank's operations and business processes—from customer service to internal systems. In the long term, this will have a "tremendously positive impact on productivity." "The pace of adoption will be much faster than previous technological transformations, such as electricity or the internet," the entrepreneur noted. Dimon highly praised the potential long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the labor sector, scientific research, and the overall quality of life in developed countries. "I don't think it would be an exaggeration to say: AI, among other positive outcomes, will help cure some types of cancer, create new composite materials, and reduce the number of deaths from accidents," said the head of one of the largest banks. As for the risks of the technology, Dimon mentioned deepfakes, the spread of disinformation, and cybersecurity threats. "But these can be managed if companies, regulators, and governments are prepared. The right approach requires careful preparation in advance, honest assessment, and discipline to fix what is broken without destroying what works," the expert stated. Investments and Unemployment Dimon's letter comes amid JPMorgan's increased investments in the artificial intelligence sector. In February, the bank announced its intention to spend $19.8 billion on the technology. This figure represents a sharp increase in the financial giant's expenditures compared to 2025. In October, Dimon reported that the financial institution spends about $2 billion on AI initiatives. In the letter, the entrepreneur addressed the issue of job losses due to large language models. According to him, the technology will change the labor market as companies implement automation in an increasing number of tasks. "AI will lead to the disappearance of some jobs, while others will become more efficient. Our company will have clear plans to support and redeploy affected employees," Dimon wrote. Concerns about job cuts are heightened by the growing capabilities of AI. In January, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that the rapid development of neural networks could outpace the ability of labor markets and social institutions to adapt to changes. Transformations will occur within "a few years, not decades," the expert believes. He confirmed a previously stated forecast that AGI will emerge by 2026 or 2027. OpenAI's Plan OpenAI published a document Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age: Ideas to Keep People First, proposing steps for the era of advanced AI. The company states that the technology is moving from systems with narrow applications to a broader range of tasks, and in the future—to "superintelligence." The benefits could be enormous: increased productivity, cheaper goods, and accelerated science and medicine. However, without new policies, risks of wealth concentration, job losses, abuses, and weakening of democratic control will rise. The document's authors believe that the transition to powerful AI will require new industrial policies, where the state, business, and institutions will expand access to the technology while simultaneously reducing risks. Among the proposals: give workers a voice in how AI is implemented in workplaces; help people turn professional expertise into new companies; ensure broad access to foundational models so that schools, libraries, small businesses, and poor communities are not cut off from opportunities; transform the tax base—rely more on capital levies, corporate income, and introduce forms of taxation related to labor automation; create a public wealth fund that would give every citizen a share in the growth generated by artificial intelligence; accelerate the construction of power grids and other infrastructure for AI; implement a four-day workweek without loss of pay and larger pension contributions; make the social support system more adaptive: monitor the impact of technology on employment, wages, and job quality and include temporary support measures—expanded benefits, cash payments, training vouchers. OpenAI believes that as automation increases, the importance of areas where human contact is especially crucial will grow: education, healthcare, and others. The company suggests developing these as a direction for labor transition for those displaced by AI. Back in December 2025, a Nobel laureate predicted a wave of unemployment due to AI. https://forklog.com/news/ai/mnenie-krizis-rabochih-mest-iz-za-ii-uzhe-nastupil

AMD stock draws mixed analyst ratings: Wells Fargo targets $345, UBS sees $310, while Citi drops to $248. What's driving the divergence ahead of earnings? The post Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock: Diverging Analyst Perspectives Before Q1 Earnings appeared first on Blockonomi.

LG Electronics stock dropped 2% despite Q1 operating profit climbing 33% to 1.67 trillion won, exceeding estimates as home appliances and TVs drive recovery. The post LG Electronics (066570.KS) Stock Dips Despite 33% Profit Surge in Q1 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Amazon (AMZN) and USPS reach agreement keeping 80% of package volumes. FedEx drops 0.8%, UPS falls 1% as delivery landscape shifts. The post Amazon (AMZN) Finalizes USPS Agreement, Maintains 80% of Package Volume appeared first on Blockonomi.

Casey's General Stores (CASY) stock surged 4% after-hours on news of its April 9 S&P 500 inclusion, replacing Hologic in the benchmark index. The post Casey’s General Stores (CASY) Shares Jump 4% Following S&P 500 Inclusion Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin stochastic RSI signals led a trader to draw key comparisons between current BTC price action and its rebound after the 2022 bear market.

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On April 8th, a group of Bitcoin Core developers will demonstrate "attacking blocks" of the leading cryptocurrency on the Signet testnet. These specially designed blockchain units require significantly more time for validation. Purpose of the Demonstration The primary aim is to highlight the seriousness of four consensus vulnerabilities. The Great Consensus Cleanup, through BIP-54, seeks to address these issues. This Bitcoin improvement proposal suggests a batch soft fork to clean up the consensus of the leading cryptocurrency network. A major update will address several protocol weaknesses: Fixing the "time warp" attack. An old vulnerability allows miners with significant hashrate to manipulate block timestamps, artificially lowering mining difficulty. BIP-54 will resolve this issue with new rules for the timestamps of the first and last blocks of each difficulty adjustment period. Limiting the most computationally intensive transactions. Some specially crafted operations can take a long time to verify — from several minutes to an hour on weak hardware. This increases the load on nodes and provides miners with a tool to pressure competitors. BIP-54 introduces a limit on the number of potentially executable signature operations in a single transaction. If there are too many, the transaction is deemed invalid. Eliminating the issue of 64-byte transactions in the Merkle tree. An operation exactly 64 bytes in size creates ambiguity in the Merkle tree: it can be interpreted as both a leaf and an internal node. This weakens the proof of inclusion and makes the Merkle root ambiguous. After BIP-54 activation, transactions exactly 64 bytes in size will be invalid. Eliminating the need for the outdated BIP-30 check. This is an old protection against duplicate TxIDs. After BIP-34 activation, this check is rarely needed, but historically it has to be maintained in the consensus. BIP-54 requires new Coinbase transactions to be distinct, allowing the old check to be finally removed. The Plan The experts do not intend to showcase the worst-case attack scenario. They will conceal script and transaction details to avoid providing additional information to potential attackers. Users will be shown blocks whose verification requires significantly more resources than usual. The event will commence at 10:00 EST (14:00 UTC). Anyone interested can run a Bitcoin Core node on Signet (which takes about 32-33 GB) and observe the mining and processing of blocks. Developers have also prepared a patch for visualizing suspicious units through the bitcoin-tui terminal interface (supported by developer AJ Towns). It allows real-time tracking of block processing in the Slow Blocks tab. However, the experts emphasized that the patch was made quickly and has not undergone a full audit. For security, participants are advised to use new nodes without funds on the device. Earlier in April, UTXOracle creator Steve Jeffress discovered that about 99% of Taproot transactions on the Bitcoin network turned out to be "dust."

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UBS reduces its 2026 S&P 500 target to 7,500 from 7,700, citing elevated oil prices from Middle East tensions and delayed Fed rate cuts. The post UBS Slashes S&P 500 Forecast Amid Surging Oil Prices and Middle East Tensions appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tokyo has real momentum, but its institutional crypto case will not be built on speculation alone. Japan’s strongest edge is emerging in compliant financial rails and regulated infrastructure, though speed, product breadth, and global liquidity still lag rival hubs. Key Takeaways Japan FSA cited 12 million accounts and $31 billion assets in 2025, boosting Tokyo’s […]

A Wake-Up Call for Crypto Users The latest FBI Internet Crime Report for 2025 paints a grim picture. Cyber scams, especially those involving cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI), cost Americans almost $21 billion last year. This is a huge jump […] The post FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Report: Crypto and AI Scams Drain $21 Billion from Americans appeared first on Blockmanity.

TLDR: Sub-Saharan Africa recorded $205B in on-chain value, marking a 52% year-over-year growth in 2025. South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Mauritius now operate under formal crypto regulatory frameworks. Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin powers aid delivery, remittances, and institutional access across Africa. Africa drives 70% of the world’s $1 trillion mobile money market, fueling digital asset demand. [...] The post Africa’s Crypto Adoption Jumps 52% as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Mauritius Advance Regulation appeared first on Blockonomi.

Gold futures drop 0.4% as Trump issues Iran deadline over Strait of Hormuz closure. Dollar strength and rising oil prices add pressure on precious metals. The post Gold Dips as Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Looms Over Hormuz Strait appeared first on Blockonomi.

Trump's 8 p.m. Iran deadline barely moved oil prices. Brent fell 0.3% while WTI rose slightly. Markets may doubt he'll follow through on threats. The post Trump’s Iran Deadline Passes as Oil Markets Remain Surprisingly Stable appeared first on Blockonomi.

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock gained 1.5% after CMS announced a 2.48% Medicare Advantage rate for 2027, far above January's preliminary 0.09% figure. The post UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock Surges on Improved 2027 Medicare Advantage Payment Rate appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP wallets active over the past year are facing steep losses, as MVRV has dropped to levels last seen during FTX turmoil.

Anthropic has struck a major infrastructure deal with Google and Broadcom to secure multi-gigawatt computing capacity, as demand for its Claude AI models continues to climb. Details disclosed in a recent securities filing show the semiconductor firm will support future…

Planet Labs (PL) stock slipped 2.6% after CFO sold $7M in shares. Q4 revenue topped forecasts but earnings disappointed. Analysts lift targets to $40. The post Planet Labs (PL) Stock Slides 2.6% Following CFO’s $7M Share Sale Despite Analyst Upgrades appeared first on Blockonomi.

Shiba Inu lost the key threshold much sooner than expected, with new possibilities emerging.

XRP market resets as long-term holders post significant losses.

Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook sold $16.5M in shares while the MacBook Neo sold out instantly. BofA maintains Buy rating with $320 target on AAPL stock. The post Apple (AAPL) Stock Holds Strong Despite CEO’s $16.5M Share Sale appeared first on Blockonomi.

Broadcom (AVGO) stock climbed 3% after securing long-term AI chip deal with Google through 2031 and expanded computing agreement with Anthropic. The post Broadcom (AVGO) Surges on Multi-Billion Dollar AI Chip Partnerships with Google and Anthropic appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest purchased $14.3M in Tesla (TSLA) stock on April 6 as shares dropped 2%, while continuing to sell off its Teradyne position. The post ARK Invest Scoops Up $14.3M in Tesla (TSLA) Stock Amid Post-Earnings Dip appeared first on Blockonomi.

AI-powered quant trading bots lead crypto evolution in 2026, automating strategies and boosting efficiency. The cryptocurrency market has continued to evolve in 2026, and AI-powered quant trading bots are now at the forefront of this transformation. These bots utilize cutting-edge…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs draw $471 million in their strongest daily inflow in weeks, while Ether funds return to gains despite cautious sentiment.

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A whale has transferred nearly $20 million worth of Bitcoin to Binance as the flagship crypto continues to struggle. Data from Arkham Intelligence shows that an address labeled “bc1q…kp4n” sent around 300 BTC, valued at over $20 million, to a…

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After an explosive two years between 2023 and 2024, the Solana price began to retrace, and that retracement has lasted into the year 2026. For the first time in more than a year, the Solana price has been consistently trading below the $100 mark as sell-offs ravage the cryptocurrency. However, with the new month, there […]

Samsung Electronics projects record Q1 2026 operating profit of $37.8B, up 8x year-over-year, fueled by AI chip demand and memory shortages. The post Samsung Electronics Reports Record Q1 Profit Surge Driven by AI Chip Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square proposes $64B merger with Universal Music Group (UMG) at 78% premium, aiming for NYSE listing. UMG stock jumps 13%. The post Ackman’s Pershing Square Launches $64 Billion Takeover Bid for Universal Music Group (UMG) appeared first on Blockonomi.

Little Pepe surpasses $28m in presale, advancing to Stage 13 as investor participation grows. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) has now achieved yet another milestone in the continuation of the ongoing presale process, having now exceeded $28 million in overall funds raised.…

Bernstein sets $67 target on Figure Technology (FIGR) stock, implying 100% upside. Q1 loan originations doubled to $2.9B despite 20% YTD decline. The post Figure Technology (FIGR) Stock Has 100% Upside According to Bernstein Analysis appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum price retraced some of its gains from Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump brushed off an Iranian proposal to end the war and warned that strikes would target key infrastructure if Tehran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz…

ALGO has retraced by over 8% after its recent run, followed by AVAX and ETC.

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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins told attendees at a Nashville policy summit Monday that a sweeping crypto rulemaking proposal is sitting at the White House for final review before going out for public comment. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed on April 6, 2026, that “Reg Crypto” is at OIRA awaiting White House sign-off before […]

Chaos Labs exits Aave after 3 years over V4 workload concerns, budget disputes, and disagreements on risk management strategy and oracle integration. The post Why Chaos Labs Just Walked Away From Managing Aave’s Risk Operations appeared first on Blockonomi.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirms crypto safe harbor proposal is under White House review, featuring startup exemptions and investment contract protections. The post SEC’s Crypto Safe Harbor Framework Now Under White House Review appeared first on Blockonomi.

Robinhood (HOOD) stock declined 1.28% to $69.78 after five analysts cut price targets. Wolfe, Mizuho, Jefferies, Needham and Compass Point cite revenue concerns. The post Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Faces Price Target Reductions From Five Wall Street Firms appeared first on Blockonomi.

Fresh capital flowed back into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs at the start of the week, with Monday delivering the strongest single-day inflow in over a month and a half. Data from SoSoValue showed that the group of funds pulled in…

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Most Pioneers, though, continue to express their dissatisfaction with the recent results.

SPX6900 just posted a surprise 10% Easter Monday pump after an 87% drawdown, and somewhere in the same week, a regulated super app called BlockchainFX is days away from closing its presale at $0.035. One coin is recovering from a brutal correction, and the other hasn’t even launched yet. For anyone hunting the top crypto [...] The post SPX6900 Recovers 10% as BlockchainFX Presale Ends, Making It a Top Crypto to Buy This Week appeared first on Blockonomi.

Artificial intelligence is set to reshape banking, according to Jamie Dimon, who used his latest shareholder letter to outline how deeply the technology is expected to embed itself across JPMorgan Chase. “The importance of AI is real, and while I…

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) secured Walmart distribution and VC funding, but the token offers no commercial value. Analysis of the disconnect between brand and token. The post Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) Analysis: A Retail Success Story With a Token Disconnect appeared first on Blockonomi.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $471M in single-day inflows on April 6, the highest since February, driven by BlackRock and Fidelity institutional buying. The post Bitcoin ETFs See Strongest Single-Day Inflow Since February With $471M Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: The SEC and CFTC jointly classified XRP as a digital commodity, marking a first in U.S. regulatory history. A bipartisan Senate deal on stablecoin yield cleared the CLARITY Act’s biggest obstacle ahead of an April markup. Spot XRP ETFs pulled in over $1 billion in net inflows, while XRPL daily transactions hit a record [...] The post How Ten Days in Washington Changed the Regulatory Landscape for XRP and Digital Assets appeared first on Blockonomi.

Chainlink (LINK) trades at $9.08 with 18 new integrations. Analysts target $10.40 breakout level as Bollinger Bands tighten and volume surges 73.51%. The post Chainlink (LINK) Consolidates Near $9 as Bollinger Bands Signal Imminent Volatility appeared first on Blockonomi.

The stablecoin yield dispute, the main issue delaying the crypto market structure bill, may be nearing resolution after a second round of meetings with Senate staffers, recent reports revealed, building expectations for a markup session by the end of the month. Related Reading: Think Your Crypto Is Liquid? Korea’s New Asset‑Matching Regime Says Think Again […]

The prediction platform Polymarket is undergoing a major upgrade of its technical infrastructure. The integration of a new order book and its own stablecoin is planned. We've heard your feedback, and we're excited to announce Polymarket is getting a full exchange upgrade.Over the next few weeks, we're rolling out a rebuilt trading engine, upgraded smart contracts, and a new collateral token (Polymarket USD) to move off USDC.e. 🧵— Polymarket (@Polymarket) April 6, 2026 "Over the next few weeks, we will launch an updated trading engine, enhanced smart contracts, and a new collateral token (Polymarket USD) to move away from using USDC.e," the announcement states. The company describes the update as "the most significant infrastructure change since launch." It will provide "faster trade execution, lower fees, and a reliable foundation for further development." To transition to the new engine, all open orders will be canceled during a brief maintenance period. ​​CTF Exchange V2 CTF Exchange V2 is the updated version of the Polymarket CTF Exchange contract. It performs the following functions: optimizes and simplifies the structure of orders and their matching; supports 1271 signature; includes developer codes for tracking the origin of orders on-chain; ensures the collection and distribution of fees. Polymarket USD Polymarket is transitioning from USDC.e to a new token—Polymarket USD. It is backed by USDC at a 1:1 ratio. The company claims most users will not notice the migration. The interface will automatically perform the token swap after a single confirmation request. Experienced users working through the API must exchange USDC or USDC.e for Polymarket USD themselves. New SDK for CLOB Clients The platform will prepare a new set of tools for developers. The transition from version V1 to V2 will occur automatically, but engineers need to use the latest iteration of each client. As reported earlier, Polymarket, in collaboration with the analytics company Palantir Technologies, will develop a system for monitoring sports betting.

The quantum threat to the leading cryptocurrency may be more of a social issue than a technical one, according to Zach Pandl, head of research at Grayscale. Grayscale Research's analysis of the @Google Quantum AI paper suggests breakthroughs may come in sudden leaps, not gradual steps. That means preparation can’t be delayed.The good news:• Post-quantum cryptography already exists• Some chains like $SOL and $XRP Ledger are… pic.twitter.com/r5vtnnWCJj— Grayscale (@Grayscale) April 6, 2026 The community has reignited discussions on this topic following Google's research, released in late March. The company concluded that a quantum computer could crack Bitcoin's cryptography using significantly fewer resources than previously thought. However, Pandl suggested that the real danger to digital gold lies not in the technical solution. According to him, the network is less vulnerable due to the UTXO model, PoW consensus, absence of native smart contracts, and quantum-resistant address types. The challenge is different — the community must decide on the way forward. Three Options for the Bitcoin Community Supporters of the first cryptocurrency have debated the fate of old coins for years — particularly concerned about approximately 1.7 million BTC still held in early P2PK addresses. Of these, about 1 million BTC belong to Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin supply distribution by address type. Source: Grayscale. Pandl believes the community has three options: burn the coins; intentionally slow their release by limiting the spending rate from vulnerable addresses; do nothing. "All options are conceptually feasible, but the problem lies in reaching consensus. The Bitcoin community has a rich history of disputes over protocol changes — recall last year's debates on storing images in blocks," the expert noted. He referred to the conflict that erupted in 2023 over the use of block space for Ordinals — a technology allowing data like texts and images to be inscribed in satoshis. Two years later, the disputes have subsided, but the parties still hold opposing views. Time for Preparation Pandl urged developers to take action. He agreed with Google's researchers that blockchains should transition to post-quantum cryptography now. "Investors need not worry yet. We believe there is no current threat to the security of public blockchains from quantum computers. But it's time to accelerate efforts to prepare for a post-quantum future," added Grayscale's head of research. Developers have already begun transitioning to post-quantum standards: Solana is testing quantum-resistant transactions; the Ethereum Foundation research team proposed four key network updates; BTQ Technologies launched a quantum-protected Bitcoin testnet. In March, Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, called the threat of Bitcoin being hacked by quantum computers exaggerated.

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The crypto market fell 2% to $2.42 trillion after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran’s proposal to end the war was not enough and warned that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the deadline or face strikes on…

Bitcoin falls to $68,589 while oil tops $112 as Trump sets midnight Iran deadline. Stock futures decline ahead of critical geopolitical moment. The post Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Sends Bitcoin, Oil, and Stock Markets into Uncertainty appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The diminishing ceasefire prospects heighten the risk of military escalation, potentially destabilizing regional and global security. The post US-Iran ceasefire odds plummet as Trump’s deadline looms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Widening negotiation gaps could prolong regional instability, affecting global markets and diplomatic relations beyond the immediate deadline. The post US-Iran ceasefire odds plummet as negotiation gaps widen ahead of deadline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's leadership crisis could lead to increased instability, potential power struggles, and shifts in the political landscape. The post Iran leadership crisis as Khamenei reportedly unconscious, regime fall odds spike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Charles Schwab Goes Live for 38M Clients in 2026: What It Means for Crypto Big news for crypto fans and traditional investors: Charles Schwab is set to launch direct spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum. This move opens the door […] The post Charles Schwab Bitcoin Ethereum Trading Goes Live for 38M Clients in 2026: What It Means for Crypto appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Bitcoin Faces Pullback Amid Market Volatility The crypto market saw some downward pressure on April 7. retreated close to $69,000 after recent highs. At the time of writing, BTC dropped 1.88% to trade at $68,653.51. Ethereum followed suit, falling 2.78% […] The post Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin Pulls Back to $69K, MicroStrategy Grabs 4,871 More BTC as MACD Hints at Bullish Reversal appeared first on Blockmanity.

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A new security framework has been unveiled by the Solana Foundation to audit Solana-based protocols and strengthen risk monitoring. According to the official announcement, the initiative was developed with Asymmetric Research and is called STRIDE. It is designed to assess…

Cardano (ADA) drops below $0.25 with futures interest down 8%. Whale wallets reach 424, a four-month peak, signaling potential long-term confidence. The post Cardano (ADA) Price Analysis: Whale Activity Surges as Token Struggles Below $0.25 appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin mining is undergoing the most radical transformation in its history. What seemed like a forced diversification amid market instability a couple of years ago had, by spring 2026, turned into a wholesale remake of the sector. Traditional miners, long the guarantors of the network’s stability and security, are swiftly retraining as data centres operators for artificial intelligence. The pivot is accompanied by an unprecedented “sale of the family silver”: companies are liquidating accumulated bitcoin reserves to pay for Nvidia GPUs and to retire hefty debts. Classic mine-to-hold operations are fading, giving way to hybrid infrastructure models. But what future awaits bitcoin if hashing becomes a low-margin by-product of renting racks to neural networks? The end of the HODL era for public companies By spring 2026 the mining segment was in a muddle. Late last year the bitcoin network crossed 1 ZH/s. Yet the finances of the companies providing the hashrate had markedly deteriorated. Bitcoin hashrate dynamics. Source: Glassnode. The industry ran into a “paradox of efficiency”: aggregate compute kept rising while hashprice sank to record lows of $28–30 per PH/s. For comparison: in the third quarter of 2025 the figure hovered around $55; at the peaks of prior bull cycles it ran into the hundreds of dollars. Bitcoin hashprice dynamics. Source: Hashrate Index. The first quarter of 2026 was bitcoin’s worst start in eight years. A 22.2% slide — from about $87,500 in January to below $70,000 by the end of March — upended the economics of most large miners. Quarterly bitcoin performance. Source: CoinGlass. Over the past six months the asset fell by more than 40%. In such conditions, the “mine and hold” strategy (or HODL) ceased to be effective and now threatens many companies with bankruptcy. According to CoinShares and TheEnergyMag, the industry is in the throes of a broad capitulation — one masked, for now, by the inertia of large infrastructure projects and long-term power contracts that prevent firms from simply pulling the plug. The numbers are unforgiving For most publicly listed miners, bitcoin production has turned loss-making.  In the fourth quarter of 2025, the sector’s weighted-average all-in cost to mine one bitcoin rose to $79,995. With the market price near $70,000, each coin minted was generating almost $10,000 in net losses. For major players such as TerraWulf and Core Scientific, average unit costs far exceed $100,000. Source: CoinShares. The industry faces a systemic crisis driven by several forces at once. Fee income is meagre Last autumn, difficulty hit an all-time high, yet miners’ fee income dropped below 0.7% of the block reward. Bitcoin is used mainly for large-value settlement, and on-chain activity remains subdued. The fee bump from the Runes protocol proved short-lived. Regulatory pressure and energy costs Power tariffs are creeping up in many countries. In the first quarter of 2026, average global household electricity prices rose 9.8% year on year. There were added headaches in Texas, the biggest mining hub. Senate Bill 6 stripped miners of “priority customer” status.  They must now allow the grid operator ERCOT to curtail equipment remotely during peak loads and emergencies — a constraint that cuts uptime and heightens operational risk. Heavy debt loads To scale aggressively and survive the bear market, companies issued convertible bonds apace. In a year, aggregate debt of public miners swelled sixfold — from $2.1bn to $12.7bn. As revenues fell in 2026, servicing those obligations became a critical line item. Cost structures and company health lay bare the scale of the problem: CompanyAll-in cost ($/BTC)Electricity cost ($/BTC)Debt and status notesMARA Holdings$153,040$64,703Significant equipment depreciation; debt secured by 53,000 BTC.IREN (Iris Energy)$140,441$34,325Low power costs, but a large volume of shares issued.Riot Platforms$170,366$49,196High spending due to a 1 GW build in Corsicana.Core Scientific$168,693$66,720Poor equipment energy efficiency; undergoing restructuring.TeraWulf (WULF)$471,841~$50,000Metrics skewed by debt and high AI-related capex.Cipher Digital$231,980$41,047Tenfold increase in quarterly interest expense.CleanSpark$118,932$52,463Tight financial discipline; relatively modest debt. Cipher Digital is telling. After issuing $1.7bn of secured notes at 7.125% per annum, the firm’s quarterly interest bill leapt from $3.2m to $33.4m.  That looks more like the gamble of an infrastructure giant, betting that AI-compute revenues will cover obligations before default beckons. A technological cul-de-sac and the limits of Moore’s law Beyond finances, the industry has hit a technological ceiling. Progress in ASIC miners is slowing, reflecting the physical limits of Moore’s law.  From 2020 to 2025, flagship devices’ energy efficiency improved by 65% (from 31 to 11–13.5 J/TH). Now transitions to 3nm and 5nm chips cost far more, for gains of only 20–30% — and demand colossal investment. Older rigs, including popular Antminer S19s, are unprofitable at today’s prices if power tops $0.05/kWh. Smaller operators without access to wholesale rates (retail averages $0.12–0.15/kWh) are being forced out. Even at $0.05/kWh, Antminer S19-series energy costs per bitcoin sit only slightly below the coin’s market price. Source: f2pool. New infrastructure standards, higher barriers to entry Baseline requirements have shifted: conventional air cooling is giving way to liquid and immersion cooling.  Hydro setups add $500–1,000 to each machine, while immersion tanks require $2,000–5,000 of upfront capex per unit. Prospective models such as S23 Hydro (claimed 9.5 J/TH) or Bitdeer’s SEALMINER (target 5 J/TH) could shore up margins. But money once earmarked for refreshing ASIC fleets is now flowing elsewhere. The great pivot: AI as a lifeline Miners’ turn to AI compute is a forced response to shrinking profitability. Wall Street analysts dub it “infrastructure cannibalisation”: firms dismantle ASIC racks to free power for GPU clusters. Projected revenue mix for large miners — the “non-crypto” share rising to 70% by year-end. Source: CoinShares. The logic is simple: AI workloads yield 2–5 times more revenue per kilowatt-hour than securing the bitcoin network. Tech giants crave infrastructure, while miners command access to large blocks of cheap power and industrial-grade cooling. Public markets have noticed. Shares of firms with high-performance computing contracts trade at 12.3x forward revenue; pure-play miners command just 5.9x.  Contract backlogs in this new line of business have already topped $70bn, says CoinShares. How business models are changing There is no shortage of telling examples: Core Scientific. A twelve-year contract with AI provider CoreWeave helped the firm recover from recent bankruptcy. AI-infrastructure revenue already accounts for 39%; Keel Infrastructure (formerly Bitfarms). In spring 2026 the firm completed a rebrand, changed its ticker and moved its headquarters to New York — a clear shift from bitcoin mining to serving traditional finance; TeraWulf (WULF). Buoyed by investment from Google, the company pivoted to AI. Mining now merely monetises surplus or idle capacity. Breaking into the AI-provider market is capital intensive. A standard mining site costs $0.7–1m per megawatt, whereas a Tier 3 data centre for neural networks runs $8–15m per MW.  With borrowing costs high, companies are turning to their main reserves to finance such projects. Selling down the treasure chests Public miners, historically among bitcoin’s biggest corporate holders, are now exerting notable downward pressure on the price as they sell reserves. The long-standing HODL playbook is losing relevance. Riot Platforms was among the first to abandoned it, routinely selling mined coins in 2025 to cover operating costs and fund a large build in Corsicana. According to vice-president Josh Kane, mining is no longer the end goal and now serves only as a tool to “maximize the value of megawatts”. Others followed. Bitdeer fully liquidated its bitcoin holdings, redirecting capital to chip R&D; and manufacturing. Notably, the company took the lead among public miners by installed hashrate. Credit risks and market pressure MARA Holdings, the largest corporate bitcoin holder among miners, is instructive. Confronted with heavy leverage and the need to fund AI infrastructure, management opted to liquidate part of its collateral.  In March alone MARA Holdings sold 15,133 BTC for roughly $1.1bn, using the proceeds to retire its convertible notes early. Despite selling more than 15,000 BTC, MARA Holdings still leads miners by bitcoin reserves. Source: BitcoinMiningStock. Buyer appetite is flagging as well. Spot bitcoin ETFs have seen net outflows in recent months, and the Coinbase Premium Index has turned negative. With the exception of March, ETFs have recorded outflows since last November. Source: SoSoValue. By selling bitcoin to fund AI buildouts, miners are pressuring the price further — and making their core business even less profitable. Geopolitics, the network’s pulse and creeping centralisation Network metrics lay bare the industry’s woes. The hashrate’s drop from a record 1.16 ZH/s to 920 EH/s in spring 2026 is hard to dismiss as seasonal. The network logged three consecutive downward difficulty adjustments — last seen during the ‘great Chinese ban’. Bitcoin difficulty dynamics. Source: Clover Pool. Under regulatory pressure and shrinking margins, miners are shifting capacity to developing countries. Tough inspections in China’s Xinjiang and tighter rules in Texas have triggered a new migration wave. Firms such as HIVE Digital and Bitdeer seek inexpensive, stable hydro generation in Paraguay and Ethiopia.  Many in the market see this not as an exploration of new frontiers but as an effort to preserve traditional mining in isolated zones. At the same time, the best, power-rich sites in the US and Europe are steadily moving under the control of tech giants — a looming risk. The combined share of the US, China and Russia in global hashrate exceeds 60%. Concentrating rigs in the hands of a few corporations, whose business now hinges on AI-contract profitability, jeopardises bitcoin’s resistance to censorship. Were a Microsoft, say, to offer corporate miners double the mining yield to retool remaining data centres for training language models, bitcoin’s hashrate could tumble within days. $100,000 or oblivion With the halving of 2028 approaching — when the block subsidy drops to 1.5625 BTC — mining’s future depends squarely on price. CoinShares reckons bitcoin needs to hold above $100,000 by year-end to restore acceptable profitability. Failing that, several risks loom: Industry takeovers. Should prices stagnate at $60,000–75,000, firms that fail to diversify into AI risk hostile bids. Their infrastructure could be bought on the cheap purely for grid access. Cascading bankruptcies. Bitcoin’s realised price (the average purchase price of all circulating coins) is about $54,100. Deep drawdowns often test this level. A slide that far would be fatal for many leveraged players, triggering a chain of equipment fire-sales and treasury liquidations. Technological transformation. An alternative path lies in a broader on-chain economy. Widespread use of payments via Lightning Network, progress in layer-two solutions and BTCFi protocols could support miners — but adoption is lagging the revenue decline. A paradigm shifts The era of classical mining, insulated from the broader tech sector, is ending. Amid a new gold rush, the industry is transforming: a niche business is becoming a backbone for high-performance computing.  Abandoning HODL and selling down treasuries is the price of adaptation. To manage leverage and meet new realities, firms are tapping accumulated capital. Their future will depend on how well they balance bitcoin’s security needs with richer compute contracts. Despite thinner margins and the risk of hashrate concentration, the pivot opens new opportunities. Tying into AI could make miners more resilient to crypto bear markets.  The line between bitcoin mining and servicing neural networks is blurring — irreversibly. The question now is which incumbents can secure their place in the new order.

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Polymarket unveils major exchange upgrade with new USDC-backed stablecoin, smart contracts, and U.S. expansion after CFTC approval. Details inside. The post Polymarket Unveils Major Platform Overhaul and Introduces Native Stablecoin appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP price rises 3% to $1.35 on ceasefire news. With $951M open interest and $3B in liquidations above, could a short squeeze be next for XRP? The post XRP (XRP) Price Analysis: $3 Billion in Liquidations Looming — Will Shorts Get Squeezed? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Federal appeals court rules New Jersey can't enforce gambling laws against Kalshi prediction markets, citing federal Commodity Exchange Act supremacy. The post Federal Court Sides with Kalshi: State Gambling Laws Can’t Stop Prediction Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins announced upcoming proposals for a "Reg Crypto" token fundraising exemption and a new "innovation exemption" for Decentralized Finance (DeFi).

Ethereum (ETH) surges 5% past $2,100 as spot ETFs pull $120M in inflows. Weekly MACD shows potential reversal with BlackRock leading the charge. The post Ethereum (ETH) Surges Past $2,100 as Spot ETFs Record $120M Daily Inflows appeared first on Blockonomi.

The CLARITY Act could reach the Senate Banking Committee in April. Stablecoin yield issues near resolution as lawmakers target passage before midterms. The post CLARITY Act Faces Critical April Deadline as Senate Committee Prepares to Vote appeared first on Blockonomi.

Recently uncovered phone records point to multiple calls between Argentine President Javier Milei and a Libra-associated entrepreneur. Phone logs reviewed by prosecutors, and reported by The New York Times, indicate that Milei exchanged seven calls with an entrepreneur linked to…

A $280 million exploit against Drift Protocol last week wasn’t just a heist — it was the latest operation tied to a network of North Korean agents who have quietly worked inside some of crypto’s biggest projects for years. Related Reading: Tether Issues 14-Day Deadline In High-Stakes $500 Billion Deal Seven Years Of Cover, 40+ […]

The non-profit Solana Foundation has unveiled the security framework STRIDE and the incident response network SIRN.  Solana was built for security. As the ecosystem scales, so does our investment in the tools, standards, and support.Today that commitment deepens with a new security program, active monitoring, formal verification for top protocols, and a new crisis response network.Learn… pic.twitter.com/17M4TgqpsQ— Solana Foundation (@SolanaFndn) April 6, 2026 The STRIDE initiative, developed in collaboration with the Web3 firm Asymmetric Research, is described as a "structured program for assessing, monitoring, and enhancing the security measures of Solana projects."  The framework evaluates protocol security across eight areas: software security; governance and access control; oracle risks; infrastructure security; supply chain security; operational security; incident monitoring and response; log management and forensics. "Protocols are independently assessed, and the results are published openly. This ensures genuine transparency for users, investors, and the entire ecosystem regarding the security of interactions with platforms," stated Asymmetric Research. STRIDE will continuously monitor operational security and active threats for protocols with a TVL exceeding $10 million that undergo assessment. All expenses will be covered by the foundation.  Projects with figures over $100 million will receive funding from the Solana Foundation for formal verification—a proof-based mathematical method. It checks all possible states and execution paths of a smart contract, ensuring its correctness. Simultaneously, the foundation announced the creation of SIRN, which will unite security companies for real-time response to hacking attacks on the Solana network. Participants will exchange threat information, coordinate actions, and "contribute to the ongoing development of STRIDE," according to the release.  The new announcement from Solana Foundation follows the hack of the DeFi protocol Drift involving $280 million. The incident was one of the largest in the industry's history.  Earlier, on April 5, the team disclosed details of the attack. Developers concluded that North Korean hackers were behind it. 

XRP's price remains suppressed and further downside could be around the corner.

Bitcoin breaks above $69K as spot ETFs record $471M in inflows. Technical analysis points to potential $77K target amid improving market sentiment. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Surges Past $69K as ETF Inflows Surge to $471M appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Progress on a potential crypto safe harbor framework is now entering a key regulatory phase as it is up for White review. US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said the agency’s proposed “Regulation Crypto Assets” package has been…

The Bitcoin community has a “history of contentious debates over protocol changes,” said Grayscale head of research Zach Pandl.

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The seminar highlights the growing need for international collaboration on digital asset regulation, impacting global financial stability and policy. The post Bank of Korea and Bank of France hold talks on digital assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Japan is moving from a punitive miscellaneous income tax of up to 55% to a flat 20.315% separate taxation regime, aligning crypto with traditional stocks. The reform introduces a three-year loss carryforward, allowing traders to offset gains against past losses, a major step toward treating crypto as a standard financial instrument. Key Takeaways: On March […]

The leadership uncertainty in Iran could lead to increased geopolitical instability and influence global markets and diplomatic relations. The post Mojtaba Khamenei unconscious, odds of Iran regime fall rise to 13.5% by June 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Khamenei's health issues could destabilize Iran's leadership, increasing regime change risks amid external pressures and internal uncertainties. The post Khamenei unconscious in Qom raises concerns over Iran’s leadership stability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin price struggled to maintain footing above the $70,000 level as traders waited for clearer direction from ongoing geopolitical negotiations between the United States and Iran. Bitcoin briefly climbed past $70,200 earlier in the week after reports suggested both sides…

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Escalating military plans undermine diplomatic efforts, increasing regional instability and reducing prospects for a peaceful resolution. The post US-Iran ceasefire odds drop to 1.1% as military plans escalate tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy has resumed its buying spree after a two-week gap with a new $329.9 million acquisition of the cryptocurrency. Strategy Has Added 4,871 Tokens To Its Bitcoin Treasury In a new post on X, Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor has shared details related to the company’s latest Bitcoin acquisition. In total, […]

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Gibraltar has long been a hub for online gambling, and the rise of crypto casinos has added an exciting new dimension. If you’re looking for the best crypto casinos available in Gibraltar, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve spent countless hours researching and testing crypto gambling sites that cater to players in Gibraltar. Our [...] The post 20+ Best Bitcoin & Crypto Casinos & Gambling Sites Gibraltar: Our Top Picks Ranked appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Finding a trustworthy crypto casino in Belarus can feel overwhelming with so many options out there. That is why we put together this complete guide to help you find the best and safest platforms available to Belarusian players. Our team has spent weeks testing crypto casinos that accept players from Belarus. We looked at everything [...] The post 21+ Best Bitcoin & Crypto Casinos & Gambling Sites Belarus: Our Top Picks Ranked appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The race to secure public blockchains against the existential threat of quantum computing is accelerating, and the XRP Ledger is being recognized as an early pioneer in the space.

Circle is starting to think ahead in a way that not many blockchain projects are openly doing right now. The company has released a detailed roadmap for building quantum resistance into its upcoming Layer 1 blockchain, Arc. The update, shared outlines how Circle plans to gradually protect the network against future threats posed by quantum computing. At first, it might sound like something far off. But based on what Circle is saying, the timeline might not be as distant as people think. Why Quantum Computing Is Becoming A Real Concern The core issue here is encryption. Most blockchain systems today The post Circle Unveils Quantum-Resistant Roadmap For Arc Blockchain appeared first on The Merkle News.

A solo participant on the Bitcoin network has managed to pull off a result that doesn’t happen often at all. According to a post shared by Bitcoin Archive here, a small-scale miner successfully mined a full block and walked away with 3.139 BTC in rewards, worth about $210,000 at the time. A solo Bitcoin miner with a small setup just hit the jackpot earning 3.139 BTC block rewards worth $210,000. His setup was so small, he should statistically win once every 76 years. pic.twitter.com/z7s1LxIhZT — Bitcoin Archive (@BitcoinArchive) April 6, 2026 What makes this stand out isn’t just the money, The post Solo Bitcoin Miner Lands Unexpected Jackpot With Tiny Setup appeared first on The Merkle News.

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The surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows highlights growing investor confidence but remains vulnerable to economic shifts and inflationary pressures. The post Bitcoin ETFs record $471 million in largest daily inflows in over a month appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Vitalik Buterin is taking a very different approach to AI, and it’s already sparking conversations across both crypto and tech circles. In a recent update shared here, Buterin revealed that he has completely stopped using cloud-based AI services. Instead, he now runs everything locally on his own machine. It’s not just a personal preference move either. From what he explained, this decision is heavily tied to growing concerns around security, especially as AI agents become more powerful and autonomous. Running A Full AI Stack Locally What stands out immediately is how far he has gone with this setup. Buterin is The post Vitalik Buterin Moves Away From Cloud AI Over Security Concerns appeared first on The Merkle News.

One of the three convicted terrorism financiers sent $49,000 worth of stablecoins to a foreign exchange before it was routed to an ISIS-linked campaign.

OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman emphasized that with the arrival of superintelligence, society will have to experience a shift to preserve the social order and rebalance the economy to support the changes needed for citizens to maintain stability even when partially displaced. Key Takeaways: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposes a wealth fund to share […]

Efforts to weaken Iran's nuclear program could strain diplomatic relations, impacting regional stability and global market confidence. The post US and Israeli officials seek to weaken Iran’s nuclear program amid ceasefire talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The strategic focus on Iran's enrichment highlights geopolitical tensions, impacting market confidence and delaying potential ceasefire resolutions. The post US and Israeli officials seek to weaken Iran’s enrichment amid ceasefire uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.