Craig Wright admits he was wrong about Bitcoin, while XRP ETFs record $3.32 million in fresh inflows. Plus, Shiba Inu coin targets 33% gains in a risk-on rally.

Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Becomes Official First US Bank To Launch A Spot Bitcoin ETF Morgan Stanley officially launched the first U.S. bank-issued spot bitcoin ETF, undercutting rivals on fees and leveraging its massive advisor network to challenge BlackRock’s dominance. This post Morgan Stanley Becomes Official First US Bank To Launch A Spot Bitcoin ETF first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin Magazine Iran to Accept Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Transit as Ceasefire Takes Hold Iran plans to charge ships Bitcoin tolls to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, tying the cryptocurrency to a key global energy chokepoint. This post Iran to Accept Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Transit as Ceasefire Takes Hold first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock dropped 6.1% as Iran war slashed Q1 production 6%, damaged Qatar LNG assets, and caused $5.3B downstream hit despite higher oil prices. The post Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Plunges 6% as Iran Conflict Slashes Gulf Operations appeared first on Blockonomi.

BlackRock ETF wallets moved $49m in BTC and ETH into Coinbase Prime, extending a months‑long pattern that turns ETF flows into a live gauge of institutional positioning. BlackRock moved 8,513 ETH and 416.654 BTC, worth roughly $49 million in total,…

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The Strait of Hormuz was just reopened, will passage be paid in bitcoin?

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Bitcoin miner Cango said it sold 2,000 BTC to pay off debt and cut its BTC production cost by 19% as part of its strategic pivot to energy and AI infrastructure.

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Blockchain Association Fires Back at Citadel Over Debate A major battle is heating up in the world of finance. The Blockchain Association has hit back hard at Citadel Securities. They sent a strong letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange […] The post Blockchain Association Fires Back at Citadel Over Tokenized U.S. Securities Debate appeared first on Blockmanity.

Thailand’s SEC plans to drag hidden funders of crypto firms into its major‑shareholder regime, tightening AML rules even as it opens the door to Bitcoin‑linked derivatives and ETFs. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing new rules that would…

Polygon Labs is seeking up to $100m to cement its pivot from generic L2 infra to a regulated stablecoin payments stack built around Coinme, Sequence and its Open Money Stack. Polygon Labs is seeking up to $100 million in fresh…

Comparing Nvidia (NVDA) and Broadcom (AVGO) AI stocks: revenue growth, margins, analyst ratings, and investment value. Which offers better returns? The post Nvidia (NVDA) vs Broadcom (AVGO): Which AI Stock Delivers Superior Returns in 2025? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Strategy (MSTR) stock jumps 6% pre-market as BTIG holds $250 target. CEO calls STRC's $5B milestone an 'iPhone moment' after 7-month revenue surge. The post Strategy (MSTR) Stock Surges 6% as CEO Compares STRC Success to Apple’s iPhone Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.

Thailand's SEC proposes new crypto regulations targeting hidden funding sources, expanding shareholder definitions to combat money laundering and improve oversight. The post Thailand SEC Introduces Stricter Regulations to Uncover Concealed Crypto Financing appeared first on Blockonomi.

Polymarket has completed its all‑stock acquisition of DeFi startup Brahma, pulling in its smart account stack to speed execution, deepen liquidity, and defend share as prediction markets explode. Polymarket has finalized the acquisition of DeFi infrastructure company Brahma, fully integrating…

Iran's crypto demand for Hormuz passage could disrupt global shipping, impact oil prices, and increase geopolitical tensions in the region. The post Iran demands Bitcoin, crypto payments for Strait of Hormuz passage: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Hyperliquid price rallied 10% to $39 on Wednesday as reports of a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing U.S.-Iran war eased investor nerves. According to data from crypto.news, Hyperliquid (HYPE) price rose to an intraday high of $39.5 on Wednesday, April…

Pharos Network raises $44m to build institutional RWA rails across Asia and beyond, pushing its EVM Layer 1 toward a near‑$1b valuation. Layer 1 blockchain Pharos Network has raised $44 million in a Series A round to build institutional-grade infrastructure…

Morgan Stanley has officially launched its bitcoin exchange-traded product, marking a decisive step into digital assets and deeper institutional integration of crypto within traditional financial markets. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley has officially launched MSBT, confirming its entry into bitcoin ETF markets. MSBT sets a 0.14% fee, undercutting Blackrock’s IBIT and intensifying issuer competition. Coinbase and […]

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Applied Digital (APLD) reports Q3 FY2026 earnings today. Analysts expect $75.5M revenue, up 43% YoY. Wall Street sees 90% upside with unanimous Buy ratings. The post Applied Digital (APLD) Q3 FY2026 Earnings Preview: What Investors Should Know appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cardano rose 7.06% to $0.2609 as volume jumped 76.17%, signaling stronger buyer conviction. Wallets holding over 10M ADA…

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U.S.-Iran ceasefire sparks massive market rally: Dow futures up 1,300 points, Nasdaq jumps 3.5%, oil crashes 17%, Bitcoin tops $70K amid easing tensions. The post Market Rally Erupts as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Agreement Triggers Oil Price Collapse appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto savings accounts have moved beyond simple “earn” products. In 2026, the real differentiators are liquidity, payout frequency, transparency, and realistic APY—not just headline rates. Most platforms generate yield through lending, staking, or internal liquidity programs, which means returns vary depending on market demand and product structure. Below is a focused comparison of five platforms [...] The post Top Crypto Savings Accounts to Earn Interest in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Warren Buffett's proven advice for young investors: embrace market corrections, avoid speculation, diversify holdings, and focus on long-term growth strategies. The post How Warren Buffett Tells Young Investors to Navigate Market Downturns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum researchers are considering a proposal to transfer transaction data into BLOB objects, which are published alongside blocks. The initiative aims to reduce bandwidth requirements and enhance blockchain scalability. In the article "Blocks are Dead. Long Live Blobs," Tony Warshtetter and other developers outlined a draft of the EIP-8142 standard, also known as Block-in-Blobs. The concept proposes encoding transaction data directly into "blobs," eliminating the need for validators to download and re-execute the full payload. According to the authors, this approach addresses architectural bottlenecks. Increasing block sizes combined with higher gas limits forces validators to process a growing volume of data, which overloads the network and limits its development. Dynamics of the gas limit in Ethereum. Source: YCharts. "Blobs" emerged in March 2024 with the activation of the Dencun hard fork as part of the data availability roadmap. Implemented through EIP-4844 (proto-danksharding), they are designed for the efficient transfer of large data arrays, as opposed to standard transaction calls (calldata). Unlike on-chain storage of all details, BLOB objects allow for cryptographic fixing and verification of data without full replication across the network. Block-in-Blobs EIP-8142 builds on the concept established in Dencun. The proposal transfers the main payload, already encoded in the RLP standard, directly into "blobs," moving away from their use solely as an auxiliary data layer. Validators will verify cryptographic proofs of BLOB objects and eventually transition to a data availability sampling (DAS) mechanism. This will enable them to verify small fragments to confirm the presence of the entire data array without downloading it in full. The change is expected to become particularly relevant in the future when systems like zkEVM will be responsible for transaction execution verification. Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP) can confirm the correctness of operations processing, eliminating the need for their re-execution. However, ZKP alone does not guarantee actual data availability. Warshtetter explained that in zkEVM, proofs are verified rather than transactions directly. Without a separate control mechanism, information may be hidden even when consensus is successfully reached. The Block-in-Blobs proposal aims to address this vulnerability. The update will also affect the fee system. Currently, Ethereum separates gas for operations execution and gas for blob usage. In the new model, they may be combined into a single "data gas." Developers believe this will equalize costs for various forms of data availability and prevent limit overlaps. ERC-8211 by Biconomy Parallel efforts are underway to improve the structure of transactions themselves. The Biconomy project, in collaboration with the Ethereum Foundation's UX division, proposed the ERC-8211 standard, which turns transactions into programmable workflows. Instead of fixing parameters at the time of signing, ERC-8211 allows operations to obtain on-chain data in real-time, check specified conditions, and sequentially execute multiple steps with a single signature. The main goal is to reduce the number of failed transactions and enable more complex agent interactions in DeFi protocols. Both initiatives are part of extensive research within the Ethereum ecosystem. Developers have already outlined paths for network updates through the end of the current decade.As reported, Gnosis and Zisk, with support from the Ethereum Foundation, developed a framework to unify the fragmented ecosystem of second-layer networks.

ARK Invest purchased $13M in Robinhood stock after Treasury selected platform for Trump Accounts program offering $1,000 deposits to eligible children. The post Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Snaps Up $13M Robinhood (HOOD) Stake Following Treasury Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) stock jumped 13% after beating Q1 earnings estimates, but Q2 guidance fell short as jet fuel costs climb over $2 billion. The post Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Surges 13% on Strong Q1 Earnings Despite Rising Fuel Pressures appeared first on Blockonomi.

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) stock gained 7.9% premarket as the quantum firm launched its Cepheus-1-108Q system, now available via cloud platforms. The post Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Stock Climbs as Company Unveils Cepheus-1-108Q Quantum System appeared first on Blockonomi.

Trump struck a two-week ceasefire with Iran on April 7, 2026, and within hours, blockchain analysts were asking who knew first. Key Takeaways: Trump’s April 7 ceasefire with Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices below $100 and triggering a bitcoin rally. Polymarket wallets with near-zero history turned as little as $10k into […]

White House economists say banning stablecoin yield would add little to bank lending while imposing significant costs on users.

The Financial Services Commission said inconsistent exemption rules created loopholes that allowed funds to move quickly with minimal account history.

How Are Launching a to Merge Blockchain and Fiat Worlds In a bold move to blend cutting-edge blockchain tech with everyday banking, six top Swiss banks have teamed up with Swiss Stablecoin AG. This partnership kicks off a major program. […] The post How Swiss Banks Are Launching a CHF Stablecoin Pilot to Merge Blockchain and Fiat Worlds appeared first on Blockmanity.

Exxon, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips shares tumbled as Trump's Iran ceasefire sent oil prices below $100, erasing billions in market value. The post Exxon (XOM), Chevron (CVX), and ConocoPhillips (COP) Stocks Plunge on Iran Ceasefire News appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin moved back above $72,000 after US President Donald Trump said he would pause military action against Iran for two weeks, a shift that quickly eased pressure across markets. Related Reading: North Korean Agents Have Been Inside DeFi For Nearly A Decade, Researcher Says The move came after days of rising tension and landed just […]

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Solana has joined multiple altcoins seeing a mild rally as on-chain metrics flip bullish.

Alibaba (BABA) stock rises 6.80% in pre-market after launching a 10,000-card AI supercomputing cluster, strengthening China's domestic AI capabilities. The post Alibaba (BABA) Stock Surges on Massive 10,000-Card AI Supercomputing Deployment appeared first on Blockonomi.

Meta (META) stock analysis: $200.97B revenue, 22% YoY growth, and $843.57 analyst target. Is the 47% upside worth the massive AI spending increase? The post Meta Platforms (META) Stock: Wall Street Projects Nearly 50% Gain Despite Massive AI Spending appeared first on Blockonomi.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) stock surges 12% pre-market after reporting 40%+ profit growth and record $14.2B revenue despite rising fuel expenses. The post Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Soars 12% as Quarterly Earnings Beat Expectations appeared first on Blockonomi.

Microsoft has introduced a new open-source toolkit focused on runtime security to enforce stricter governance over enterprise AI agents. The toolkit is built around runtime security, addressing concerns that modern language models are no longer limited to advisory roles but…

Tesla stock surged 4.4% pre-market after Trump's Iran cease-fire sent oil down 13%. Retail investors added $256M despite TSLA being down 23% YTD. The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock Surges 4.4% Pre-Market on Iran Cease-Fire News appeared first on Blockonomi.

[PRESS RELEASE – London, UK, April 8th, 2026] Wirex BaaS provides Utorg’s consumer wallet ecosystem with non-custodial card infrastructure, IBAN banking rails, and global payment acceptance — going live in weeks, not months Wirex, a full-stack crypto card issuer and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Utorg (utorg.com), a global fintech company […]

ChainLink rallies on its role as core RWA/DeFi infrastructure, with Total Value Secured crossing $42 billion. ChainLink shows…

Funding rates have been oscillating between -12% and +7%, pointing to a derivatives market with no dominant directional bias.

Stablecoin yield bans offer negligible bank lending boosts, risking consumer benefits and highlighting the need for balanced financial regulation. The post White House economists say stablecoin rewards pose minimal risk to banks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz shares a new update on the progress of XRP innovation.

A New York Times investigation points to Adam Back as Satoshi Nakamoto, but the Blockstream CEO denies it, and critics say proof is still missing.

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Thailand’s SEC proposes tightening funding rules for cryptocurrency companies to include anyone backing major shareholders, directly or indirectly.

The draft proposal from South Korea’s ruling party reportedly bars stablecoin interest and calls for technical standards to ensure interoperability across blockchain networks.

Alibaba and China Telecom are moving ahead with a new data centre project in southern China, powered entirely by the e-commerce giant’s in-house AI chips, as Beijing steps up efforts to build domestic computing infrastructure. The facility, unveiled on Tuesday,…

Web3 infrastructure provider Alchemy has introduced AgentPay, a tool designed to integrate AI-based payment systems, including solutions from Coinbase, Stripe, Visa, Mastercard, and Circle. 🚨 NEW:Introducing Alchemy AgentPay:Your business, now accepting agent payments.✔️ One integration, every agentic payment protocol✔️ Zero code changes to your existing API✔️ New protocols added automaticallySimple. Universal. Future-proof.Get early access 🔗👇 pic.twitter.com/I1NWYe3I8H— Alchemy (@Alchemy) April 7, 2026 The innovation addresses the issue of incompatible autonomous protocols. Previously, merchants had to set up separate gateways for each standard to accept transfers from AI agents. "This is unsustainable, and with the launch of new systems, fragmentation will only increase. AgentPay fixes the situation," stated Alchemy's CTO Guillaume Poussin. A merchant registers an existing API on the platform and receives a new endpoint. Through this, any agent can make a payment using one of the supported protocols (such as x402, MPP, A2P, or L402). Volumes and dynamics of value transferred through the x402 protocol. Source: Artemis. Poussin emphasized that AgentPay functions solely as a transit layer for routing commands — Alchemy itself does not interact with users' funds. Currently, the solution is undergoing closed beta testing, with a public release expected in the coming weeks. The project, often dubbed the "AWS of the Web3 world," provides developers with foundational infrastructure and node services for building blockchain applications. The concept of autonomous finance relies on micro- and nano-transactions. Some of these operations occur directly between AI agents without human involvement. It is expected that this segment will become the foundation of online payment activity in the future. McKinsey analysts predict that by 2030, the volume of retail payments via AI agents will reach $3-5 trillion. Source: Alchemy. Earlier, the Solana Foundation announced the Solana Agent Skills solution. This is a set of skills that can be integrated into AI agents for blockchain interaction.

In 2024, Donald Trump did something no major party presidential candidate had done before: he courted the Bitcoin and crypto community directly, spoke at Bitcoin Nashville, and positioned himself as the industry’s champion. Millions of us who believe in financial sovereignty, decentralization, and the separation of money and state saw an opportunity. Many voted accordingly. […]

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On 8 April, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) published a book, Freedom of Money. It recounts the exchange’s creation, his imprisonment, the collapse of FTX and a curious episode involving former SEC chair Gary Gensler.  The book Freedom of Money is live in some countries already.It seems the book will be available to everyone on April 8th at 12:00 AM in their own time zone.If you have trouble falling asleep at midnight today, grab a copy today. All proceeds go to charity.English 👉…— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) April 8, 2026 CZ said he would donate all proceeds from the book to charity.  The foreword is by Binance co‑founder Yi He, who has worked with Zhao since 2014. She now serves as co‑CEO alongside Richard Teng.  The memoir’s theme is in the title. To Zhao, the freedom of money lies in cryptocurrencies’ ability to remove barriers to financial access, especially in regions with weak banking infrastructure or tight capital controls. The text is interspersed with photographs from Zhao’s archive: from the family’s move to Vancouver and his first computer to shots with Vitalik Buterin and the exchange’s hurried relocation from China after the crypto ban. CZ has revealed many photos for the first time in his newly released autobiography: A photo of CZ with his sister and parents on August 6, 1989, when they first arrived at Vancouver Airport. In 1990, CZ first encountered the x286 computer in Vancouver. In 2014, CZ took… pic.twitter.com/LLsruv75NV— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) April 8, 2026 His account of FTX’s collapse CZ says that in November 2022, during a phone call before Binance’s attempt to acquire FTX, Sam Bankman‑Fried asked him for “a couple of billion dollars”.  According to the Binance founder, the request was casual, “as if it were about a ham sandwich.” Zhao had not intended to do a deal; the letter of intent was merely a formality to assess the situation and protect users. “I had zero desire to own FTX. I wasn’t particularly concerned about helping Sam Bankman‑Fried either. But I thought we might have to step in to protect users and the industry,” he added. Changpeng Zhao and Sam Bankman‑Fried. Source: X. In CZ’s view, the trigger for FTX’s demise was a public statement by Caroline Ellison, the former head of Alameda Research. He called her offer to buy Binance’s FTT holdings at $22 to stabilise the market a fatal mistake. By revealing a support level, Ellison prompted professional traders to short below it. The token fell to $15, then $5. Within 72 hours, $6bn was withdrawn from the exchange. CZ also described an Exchange Collaboration group chat on Signal. It was created by FTX employee Zane Tackett during the Terra/LUNA crash. Besides Zhao and Bankman‑Fried, Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong and Kraken’s Jesse Powell were in the group.  The chat later drew interest from the Department of Justice and the SEC. “They were looking for any hints of collusion or manipulation among exchanges. Of course, in our case there was nothing of the sort,” CZ said.  On 9 November Binance walked away from the deal. The platform’s FTT holdings, once valued at $580m, were wiped out. Zhao likened it to losing $1.6bn on LUNA investments six months earlier. A run on the exchange followed: on 14 December $7bn was withdrawn in a day. CZ admitted he was worried, even though all user funds were in reserves. Within a month, clients returned deposits, surpassing previous levels. A run‑in with the SEC chair and “behind‑the‑scenes” feuds  In 2019 Zhao met Gary Gensler, then a former CFTC official, and offered him an advisory role at Binance, which he declined. On March 29, 2019, in Tokyo, CZ posed for a photo with former CFTC official Gary Gensler. He did not anticipate the future SEC chairman's crackdown on cryptocurrencies. pic.twitter.com/1nOAIkGJAu— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) April 8, 2026 By then, Gensler already planned to lead the SEC, which he later did. Notably, it was during his chairmanship that the regulator sued Binance, and Zhao served a four‑month sentence in a US prison. CZ also writes that Huobi founder Li Lin told him in 2025 he had been arrested because of a tip‑off from OKX founder Star Xu. Xu denied it.  1️⃣ 此事纯属不实信息。在亚洲 Crypto 行业，任何有规模的平台和创始人，每年都会面临大量举报与投诉。如果举报本身就能决定结果，这个行业早就不存在了。火币的李总情商很高，多年来能把身边的各类人物都管理的很好，他不应该相信这种违背常识的鬼话。2️⃣… https://t.co/tulg5YGmaF— Star_OKX (@star_okx) April 8, 2026 “After four months in prison, this man continues to spout nonsense to the world. I can only say: for someone used to lying, true nature never changes,” Xu said.  Zhao also recalled that in May 2015 the head of OKX publicly alleged forged signatures in contracts. The accusation, which CZ rejected, dealt a serious blow to his business reputation, the book says. In response, Xu again posted to back up his claim.  I had no intention of revisiting these old issues involving CZ from when I was younger. But since I’ve been dragged into this again because of the book, let’s restate the facts.During his time at OKCoin, evidence of contract falsification was already made public on the internet… https://t.co/c9RzpjiPqV— Star_OKX (@star_okx) April 8, 2026 Earlier, in an interview with Colin Wu, Zhao spoke about his childhood, moving to Canada and Binance’s rise.  In March 2026, a US court dismissed a lawsuit against the exchange and CZ over terrorism financing. 

TLDR: Crypto scams reached a record $11.36B in 2025, marking a 22% rise from the previous year’s total. Americans over 60 lost $7.7 billion to cybercrime in 2025, a 37% increase compared to last year. AI deepfake and voice cloning scams stole an estimated $893 million from US victims during 2025. FBI’s Operation Level Up [...] The post Crypto Scams Hit Record $11.36 Billion in 2025, FBI Report Reveals appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin is approaching a sensitive stage in its broader market cycle, according to new analysis shared by Joao Wedson. The post pointed to a macro indicator designed to track the long-term structure of the market. Based on the latest reading of this model, the data suggests Bitcoin may be moving toward a zone where distribution […]

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Zcash surged 25% to nearly $335 following the announcement of a ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The rally pushed ZEC’s weekly gains to 33%, significantly outperforming bitcoin and bringing its market capitalization to $5.4 billion, nearing its competitor monero. Key Takeaways: Zcash jumped 25% to nearly $335 on April 8, 2026, following an […]

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Changpeng Zhao’s in his book “Freedom of Money” revisits old disputes and denies forgery claims. Star Xu, founder…

Zcash price shot up 25% on Wednesday, extending its monthly gains to over 60% as it continues to draw investor interest. According to data from crypto.news, Zcash (ZEC) price rose to a three-month high of $330 on Wednesday, marking gains…

Palo Alto (PANW) and CrowdStrike (CRWD) stocks rallied after Anthropic selected them for Project Glasswing, its new AI-powered defensive security initiative. The post Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and CrowdStrike (CRWD) Surge on Anthropic’s AI Security Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.

Amazon (AMZN) stock up 3.68% as AWS fights to restore Middle East cloud services after drone strikes hit data centers in Bahrain and UAE amid Iran conflict. The post Amazon (AMZN) Cloud Operations Under Fire: Drone Attacks Cripple AWS Middle East Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

Elon Musk revises OpenAI lawsuit, seeking Sam Altman's removal and $150B in damages. Trial begins April 27 in federal court. Get the latest details. The post Musk Escalates OpenAI Legal Battle with $150B Claim and Leadership Ouster Demand appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase's AFSL approval in Australia could accelerate crypto adoption, enhance regulatory compliance, and broaden financial product offerings. The post Coinbase gains AFSL licence to bring ‘Everything Exchange’ to Australia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Micron (MU) stock surged 11% after UBS raised its price target to $535, citing AI chip demand, HBM supply contracts, and a 30% dividend increase. The post Micron (MU) Stock Rockets 11% on UBS Upgrade and AI Chip Catalyst appeared first on Blockonomi.

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) stock is down 41% YTD despite record Q4 results. Explore valuation concerns, loan risks, and whether the selloff is overdone. The post SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Down 41% in 2025 — Should Investors Buy the Dip? appeared first on Blockonomi.

UBS has partnered with PostFinance, Sygnum, Raiffeisen, Zürcher Kantonalbank, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, and Swiss Stablecoin AG to launch a sandbox to test various use cases for a Swiss franc stablecoin in Switzerland. According to the Wednesday announcement, the initiative will…

Bitcoin moved back toward $72,000 after US President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire agreement with Iran, sending oil prices crashing below $100.

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Bitcoin Breaks $71,500 Barrier Amid Global Peace Signals Bitcoin has rocketed to new heights, touching $71,500 as fresh hopes for peace between the US and Iran light up the crypto world. A surprise deal has calmed fears of wider conflict, […] The post Bitcoin Surges to $71,500 on US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes and Rate Cut Buzz | Circle CEO Targets South Korea Banks and Exchanges appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Is XRP ready for the quantum age? A top XRPL contributor reveals that only 0.03% of the supply is at risk as of April 2026.

White House economists oppose prohibiting crypto platforms from offering yields on stablecoin deposits as Clarity Act debates heat up.

Ripple (XRP) climbed to $1.38 after a 5% gain, tracking a broader crypto rally as easing US-Iran tensions…

The dollar index dropped to its lowest level since March after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire sparked rallies in crypto, currencies, and risk assets globally. The post U.S. Dollar Tumbles to March Lows Following Iran Ceasefire Agreement appeared first on Blockonomi.

Airline stocks surge up to 9% in premarket as U.S.-Iran ceasefire sends Brent crude down 16%. Delta, United, American, Southwest all rally on fuel relief. The post Airline Stocks Soar as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Agreement Drives Oil Prices Down appeared first on Blockonomi.

Alibaba (BABA) stock surged 7.79% after launching a 10,000-chip AI data center in Guangdong with China Telecom, powered by proprietary Zhenwu chips. The post Alibaba (BABA) Shares Surge Nearly 8% Following Major AI Data Center Unveiling in China appeared first on Blockonomi.

[PRESS RELEASE – BVI, British Virgin Islands, April 8th, 2026] The free Premier League prediction game launches on April 10 — no deposit, no KYC, no wagering requirements. Players pick one team per week. Last player standing wins. Toshi.bet, the no KYC instant withdrawal casino and sportsbook, today announced the launch of Last Man Standing […]

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Asian and European equities saw a massive risk-on surge on Wednesday following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Key Takeaways: Pakistan brokered a April 8 U.S.-Iran ceasefire, pausing the conflict after Israel hit Iranian rail infrastructure. Global markets surged as Brent crude fell 13% to $94.50 and South Korea’s Kospi index jumped 7%. […]

A New York Times investigation spent a year building a circumstantial case that British cryptographer Adam Back, 55, is Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto, but the evidence stops well short of proof. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto remains unidentified after a New York Times investigation targeting Adam Back on April 8, 2026. Stylometric analysis […]

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GM stock climbed nearly 4% in pre-market trading despite recalling 271,770 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles over rearview camera defects. Here's what investors need to know. The post General Motors (GM) Stock Climbs 4% as Malibu Recall Announcement Fails to Dampen Investor Sentiment appeared first on Blockonomi.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has recently said that several past enforcement actions against crypto firms failed to deliver investor benefits and misinterpreted securities laws. In a statement outlining its 2025 enforcement results, the SEC said that since fiscal…

Lawmakers and critics have warned that prediction markets could incentivize individuals with privileged knowledge to profit from deadly geopolitical events and conflicts.

A New York Times journalist just released a long-form investigation claiming that, after a year of intensive research, he finally uncovered the real identity of the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. A NYT Journalist Claims To Have Unmasked Bitcoin’s Creator A reporter trying to unmask Satoshi Nakamoto (and claiming success) is hardly news. Across 15 […]

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Samsung (005930) stock rose 7% and SK Hynix (000660) surged 15% after Samsung forecasted a record Q1 operating profit driven by AI chip demand. The post Samsung Electronics (005930) and SK Hynix (000660) Stocks Soar After Historic Q1 Results appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Bybit blocked coordinated fake deposit attacks across multiple blockchains, preventing over $1 billion in DOT losses. Attackers used batch transactions and ownership manipulation tricks to simulate deposits without actual fund transfers. Bybit’s four-stage validation framework decomposes every transaction into atomic operations before crediting any deposit. No user funds were affected, as Bybit’s real-time anomaly [...] The post Bybit Blocks Coordinated Fake Deposit Attacks, Prevents Over $1 Billion in DOT Losses appeared first on Blockonomi.

Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum? It is likely to affect gas fees, validator load and network efficiency, prompting Ethereum to pursue a broader redesign strategy.

UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum and others launched a 2026 sandbox to test Swiss franc stablecoin use cases and blockchain payment rails in Switzerland.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest increased its Robinhood stake after the platform was selected to operate government-backed “Trump Accounts” for youth savings and investment.

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock surges 90% YTD on NASA wins, Artemis II launch, and $800M acquisition. Backlog hits $943M with more contracts pending. The post Intuitive Machines (LUNR) Stock Soars 90% YTD on NASA Contracts and Artemis II Success appeared first on Blockonomi.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock faces analyst downgrades as legal issues, China trade risks, and Dell competition weigh on outlook despite strong earnings. The post Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Stock Downgraded Amid Legal Woes and Geopolitical Headwinds appeared first on Blockonomi.

Gold rose 3.8% and silver surged 7.9% after Trump announced a two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Oil dropped 15% while the dollar weakened on the news. The post Precious Metals Surge as Trump Declares Temporary Iran Ceasefire appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum price rose 7% to a three-week high on Wednesday, fueled by a broader market rebound and strengthening stablecoin supply on the network. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price rose 9% to a multi-week high of $2,257 on Wednesday,…

This paid press release was provided by MEXC 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 8, 2026 – MEXC, the world leader in 0-fee digital asset trading, today announced a comprehensive brand upgrade to mark its 8th anniversary. […]

The conversation around crypto and Real-World Assets (RWA) have often centered Ripple and XRP in recent times. This comes as no surprise, as the crypto firm has made major strides in moving into this potential trillion-dollar market over the last few years, making them one of the most recognizable names in the space. However, when […]

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) stock jumped 10.7% after Gulf sovereign funds pledged $24B for its $111B Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Deal details inside. The post Paramount Skydance (PSKY) Stock Rallies 10% on $24B Gulf Investment Commitment appeared first on Blockonomi.

Trade Desk (TTD) stock plummeted to a 52-week low of $20.70 after three senior executives left the company. Wells Fargo cut its price target to $24. The post Trade Desk (TTD) Stock Plunges to 52-Week Low Amid Senior Leadership Exodus appeared first on Blockonomi.

Oil prices tumbled 15% after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping traffic. The post Crude Oil Plunges 15% as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Reopens Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Chainlink Labs CBO says SVR-enabled feeds take only two minutes to set up with no new infrastructure needed. Around 80% of DeFi protocols already use Chainlink, giving SVR migration a massive and ready addressable base. SVR feeds use on-chain searchers to identify liquidations and recover revenue that protocols previously lost. Chainlink projects SVR will [...] The post Chainlink SVR to Drive 5x–10x Revenue Growth for DeFi Protocols, Says Chainlink Labs CBO appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nvidia (NVDA) stock rises 3.2% to $183.78 following U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal. Analysts maintain Buy ratings with $275 target despite insider selling. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Surges 3% as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Agreement Boosts Tech Sector appeared first on Blockonomi.

Iran's internet restrictions amid protests highlight potential instability, but without major shifts, regime change remains unlikely. The post Iran restricts internet amid protests, blames foreign nationals for unrest appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Circle has launched its Payouts API in Singapore, marking its first expansion beyond the US-based entity. Singapore-based PSPs and fintechs can now automate third-party USDC payout workflows through Circle Mint. The Payouts API aligns with Singapore’s Travel Rule requirements, offering a fully compliant payout pathway. World Bank data shows remittance costs still exceed 6%, [...] The post Circle Mint Singapore Now Offers Stablecoin Payouts to Partners Across Asia appeared first on Blockonomi.

The ceasefire may stabilize regional tensions temporarily, but long-term peace hinges on sustained diplomatic engagement and compliance. The post US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire before Trump’s deadline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP is beating assets from the Big Three and even smaller meme coins in ETF flows.

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Oman's fee waiver and US-Iran ceasefire optimism signal a shift towards diplomatic solutions, impacting regional stability and trade dynamics. The post Oman waives Strait of Hormuz fees, US-Iran ceasefire markets react sharply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.