Adam Back pushes back on claims he is Satoshi Nakamoto, arguing that Bitcoin was not the product of one mind but the convergence of decades of cryptographic work.

Empty tankers will reportedly be permitted to pass through the waterway under the US-Iran deal, but certain ships will need to pay a tariff of $1 per barrel of oil in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin bulls failed to stay above $72,000 for long as BTC price action already began to discount the impact of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement.

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Ethereum’s current price structure is being compared to a phase that once played out in a major stock price, where years of sideways movement and repeated rejections eventually gave way to a powerful breakout above resistance. The comparison, shared by crypto analyst Crypto Tice on X, points out that what looks like long-term stagnation around $2,000 […]

The ongoing mystery of Satoshi's identity underscores the potential market volatility and regulatory challenges if ever revealed. The post Adam Back denies being Satoshi Nakamoto amid New York Times investigation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF launch signals a pivotal shift in traditional finance's embrace of digital assets, intensifying market competition. The post Morgan Stanley launches Bitcoin ETF with lowest fees in the game, and demand is already surging appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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White House economists find stablecoin yield bans produce minimal lending growth but could cost users $800M yearly, challenging banking industry arguments. The post White House Analysis: Stablecoin Yield Restrictions Deliver Minimal Banking Boost appeared first on Blockonomi.

Oscar Health (OSCR) stock surged 15% after CEO Mark Bertolini purchased $11.9M in shares, increasing his stake to 10.87% as the company targets profitability. The post Oscar Health (OSCR) Stock Surges 15% as CEO Invests Nearly $12M in Company Shares appeared first on Blockonomi.

Discover ChatGPT's balanced investment strategy for $10,000 in 2026: 45% stocks, 50% bonds/Treasuries, 5% gold for 3-5 year growth with downside protection. The post ChatGPT’s Blueprint for Investing $10,000 in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin is showing signs of tentative recovery after holding $60k support. The price is now located around the low $70k region once again. The overall macro situation just shifted slightly with news of a temporary ceasefire emerging in the Iran conflict, which has previously influenced risk sentiment and commodity markets. This geopolitical development could ease […]

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Securitize has tokenized the ordinary shares of Nasdaq-listed Currenc Group Inc. (CURR), marking what the company says is the first natively tokenized public stock available simultaneously on both Ethereum and Solana. Key Takeaways: Securitize tokenized Currenc Group (Nasdaq: CURR) shares on Ethereum and Solana on April 8, 2026. The tokenized stock market has crossed $1 […]

The Dogecoin price is now showing bullish signals, with experts seeing a potential rally. Analysts highlight bullish patterns,…

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Bitcoin Magazine NYT Names Adam Back as Bitcoin’s Creator, but Back Says No The New York Times argued Adam Back is the most credible Satoshi Nakamoto candidate based on stylometric analysis and early cypherpunk overlap, but Back and several experts firmly rejected the claim due to lack of hard evidence. This post NYT Names Adam Back as Bitcoin’s Creator, but Back Says No first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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FedEx (FDX) stock gained 2.54% as FedEx Freight unveiled its spinoff strategy, targeting 12% operating margins and 4%-6% revenue growth post-independence. The post FedEx (FDX) Stock Gains After Freight Division Reveals Independence Blueprint appeared first on Blockonomi.

Trump warns of 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran after ceasefire agreement. Experts debate whether he has legal authority for tariffs. The post Trump Announces 50% Tariff Penalty for Nations Arming Iran appeared first on Blockonomi.

Kooc Media, a PR distribution agency specialising in cryptocurrency and iGaming, has introduced specialist PR services designed exclusively for crypto casino operators. The agency provides guaranteed media placements, same-day publishing, global press distribution and in-house editorial support tailored for Bitcoin casinos, Ethereum gambling sites, multi-chain casino platforms and decentralised casino protocols operating in one of [...] The post Kooc Media Introduces Specialist PR for Crypto Casino Operators appeared first on Blockonomi.

The resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz does not guarantee the lifting of supply constraints or an easing of oil-driven inflationary pressure, QCP Capital said. QCP Market Colour — 08 Apr 261/ BTC moved back above $71k after a conditional US–Iran ceasefire tied to reopening Hormuz. Risk reacted as expected, equities up, oil back into the low-$90s as immediate supply risk was repriced.— QCP (@QCPgroup) April 8, 2026 The conditional ceasefire tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz triggered a rally in risk assets and sent oil down to $90. However, just hours before the US-Iran truce was reached, Tehran struck a petrochemical facility in Saudi Arabia. Analysts reckon the truce improved only short-term sentiment: markets are pricing a chance of de-escalation, but the overall picture remains fragile. Caution is warranted, as the risk of further damage has not vanished. Beyond the strike on the Jubail petrochemical facility, Saudi authorities also reported intercepting several ballistic missiles aimed at the Eastern Province. “The risks to key energy infrastructure persist — supply constraints may not disappear even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens,” the specialists said. A contradictory macro backdrop The macro backdrop is also mixed. US payrolls rose in March, but broader gauges such as JOLTS point to a cooling labour market. The Fed expects growth to slow, making weak jobs data a less reliable recession signal. According to QCP, the Fed is balancing a softer economy against a new bout of energy-led inflation. Its next steps will hinge on consumer-price data, which will be published on 10 April. “The move in the options market looks more like a news-driven spike than a full reset of risk. Short-term bitcoin volatility declined after the truce, but demand for downside protection has not — investors are still hedging even as price rises,” the analysts stressed. Traders are actively betting on gains in the $75,000-85,000 range and on declines towards $60,000-65,000. The key question is whether it can break resistance at $74,000. Sentiment has improved, but structure remains weak The ceasefire announcement drew an immediate market reaction. On Binance derivatives, aggressive buy volume reached $2.7bn within two hours, noted CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost. 🟢 $2.7B of BTC buy volume emerges on Binance derivatives after ceasefire news.While an announcement from President Trump was expected at 8:00 PM (ET), he ultimately declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran about one hour earlier.☑️ This ceasefire also includes the reopening… pic.twitter.com/FAJfNvCCeS— Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) April 8, 2026 “This is a good sign for bitcoin, but the dynamics still depend heavily on further news and geopolitics,” he explained. Analyst Axel Adler Jr confirmed that futures-market sentiment has exited a zone of local pressure. Over three days, bitcoin rose from $66,800 to $71,700, and the corresponding index increased from 23.4 to 53.1. Bitcoin bounced hard.Futures are already signaling recovery.Market structure still refuses to confirm it.Morning Brief 143 👇https://t.co/BroCpcESi2 pic.twitter.com/7kjXri7qkV— Axel 💎🙌 Adler Jr (@AxelAdlerJr) April 8, 2026 However, a few hours after the truce was announced, the rise cooled. To sustain the uptrend, the asset needs more than a return of investor interest — it must hold current levels without sharp pullbacks. Spot-market technicals have improved, though less visibly than in derivatives. The composite structure indicator rose from -0.58 to -0.03, signaling a shift from a bearish phase to neutral. Even so, the price of digital gold sits in the lower third of its 21-day range (29%). The recovery is occurring near the lower bound, whereas trend changes are usually confirmed near the upper one. “Derivatives have turned faster than the price structure itself. This is a good sign for a short-term recovery, but not final proof that the market has already entered a phase of sustainable rally,” Adler concluded. What next? Traders fear the formation of a Bear Flag on bitcoin’s daily chart. The analyst known as Jelle warned against “getting euphoric” about the recent rally — the advance may run into resistance at the upper boundary of the pattern, around $72,000-76,000. From the bearish point of view, $BTC bulls still have a lot of work to do.The argument for a bearish flag into key resistance remains strong.News pumps into resistance, easy to get euphoric…Sticking to my long-term plan; let's roll. pic.twitter.com/ZUnCZhDGFR— Jelle (@CryptoJelleNL) April 8, 2026 “Bitcoin reclaimed $72,000, but bears are on alert. The $76,000 level will decide it. Above — a target of $86,000-90,000; below — a new drop to $60,000,” — added another expert under the pseudonym Crypto Patel. Earlier, Coin Bureau head Nik Pakrin called the first cryptocurrency’s level below $68,000 “dangerous”.

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Pulitzer Prize winner John Carreyrou from the NYT has suggested that British cryptographer Adam Back might be the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.  The mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous inventor of Bitcoin, has remained unsolved for 17 years. Not anymore. Read my 18-month investigation to find out who Satoshi really is. https://t.co/fPtaK6YHJC— John Carreyrou (@JohnCarreyrou) April 8, 2026 The journalist analyzed thousands of posts by cypherpunks and found similarities in writing style that pointed to Back. Carreyrou also examined hundreds of court records and emails. The investigation took 18 months.  The impetus was a 2024 documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery. In one scene, Back sat on a bench in a Riga park and tensed when the director named him as a possible creator of the first cryptocurrency.  Carreyrou, claiming to be adept at detecting lies, found the cryptographer's behavior suspicious. Cypherpunk Posts The investigator delved into the archives of the cypherpunk mailing list — Back had participated since 1995. Based on 134,308 messages from 620 participants, he built a database and used linguistic analysis (hyphenation errors, spelling variations) to narrow it down to one person. The main clue was posts from 1997, where the cryptographer described all five key features of Bitcoin. Back proposed an electronic money system that would be "completely disconnected" from modern banks, maintain payer and recipient confidentiality, operate in a distributed network, have built-in scarcity, and not require trust in any organization.  At that time, it was still 10 years before the publication of the digital gold white paper.  According to Carreyrou, Back also anticipated the solution to the Byzantine Generals Problem, described nodes capable of "coming and going" without harming the network, and suggested using his Hashcash for minting Wei Dai's b-money. Later, Satoshi mentioned both technologies in the white paper. Linguistic Analysis  Carreyrou analyzed Satoshi's language — vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, habits. By these measures, Back was closest to the texts of Bitcoin's creator. For instance, both placed two spaces between sentences — a typographic habit indicating an older author. Nakamoto and Back also used the interjection bloody (characteristic of Britons).  Later, the cryptographer denied using this word, but the journalist found his 1998 post with the same bloody and saw it as an attempt to conceal linguistic similarity to Satoshi. The main linguistic argument was chaotic hyphenation. This was not a single error but a consistent pattern:  e-mail / email; built-in / built in; off-line / offline; pre-compiled / precompiled.  Source: NYT.  Both also mixed British and American forms (cheque / check) and wrote technical words together (backup, bugfix). Such things are harder to fake than word choice, noted Carreyrou.  Before Satoshi, the term Proof-of-Work with hyphens as a compound noun was used by only eight people in the mailing lists. After narrowing by another rare feature — mentioning WebMoney — only one remained: Adam Back.  The phrase burning the money in the sense of destroying electronic currency was used only by Back before Satoshi. The expression partial pre-image appeared with two people (Hal Finney and Back), but it was Back who hyphenated it as Satoshi did. Other Clues  Carreyrou found the timing of Back's public activity particularly suspicious. A person who had discussed electronic money, privacy, and distributed networks for years virtually disappeared from the discussion just when Satoshi emerged. Then he began actively participating in the Bitcoin community after Satoshi's disappearance. The journalist described this as a possible division of roles: while one persona acts as Satoshi, the other public mask — Adam Back — remains silent. In 2013, the cryptographer appeared at a Bitcointalk conference precisely when an analysis of Satoshi's state was released. Two years later, his position in the block size debates almost verbatim repeated Back's arguments. The investigator doubted the authenticity of Satoshi's emails to Back, usually considered exculpatory. The latter never provided their metadata, which could confirm the correspondence's authenticity. Back's Reaction Following the publication of the investigation, Back denied Carreyrou's suggestions. He reiterated that he is not Satoshi but acknowledged his active role in the cypherpunk movement.  i'm not satoshi, but I was early in laser focus on the positive societal implications of cryptography, online privacy and electronic cash, hence my ~1992 onwards active interest in applied research on ecash, privacy tech on cypherpunks list which led to hashcash and other ideas.— Adam Back (@adam3us) April 8, 2026 The cryptographer called the coincidences found by the journalist "a combination of chance and recurring phrases among people with similar experiences and interests." He also pointed to a possible confirmation bias due to his large volume of messages:  "I wrote 20 times more than others, so statistically I have a higher chance of random coincidences. I suggested John adjust for this as a possible confirmation bias." Back in February 2025, deBanked editor Sean Murray named Block co-founder Jack Dorsey as Bitcoin's creator. He compiled an impressive list of facts, dates, and coincidences allegedly supporting his theory.

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Odyssey Marine (OMEX) stock jumped 82% on merger news with American Ocean Minerals, forming a $1B deep-sea minerals firm backed by $230M in capital. The post Odyssey Marine (OMEX) Stock Soars 82% on $1 Billion Deep-Sea Mining Merger Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.

Toobit is a well-known international cryptocurrency exchange. Today, it announced that the Solitaire Blossom (SOLIB) Launchpad was sold out in 30-mionutes, signaling considerable interest. The exclusive presale managed to hit its hard cap in record time. Official trading for SOLIB/USDT is now fully available on the spot market. The Show Goes On To highlight this […]

XRP is trading around $1.37 as crypto markets navigate a complex macro situation, with the announced US-Iran ceasefire offering a brief reprieve for risk assets but failing to spark any meaningful recovery in altcoins. Despite the geopolitical relief, XRP remains deep in a downtrend and has yet to show the kind of technical signals that […]

Polygon Labs' stablecoin unit could significantly enhance blockchain-based financial services, driving institutional adoption and transaction growth. The post Polygon Labs explores raising up to $100 million to launch stablecoin payment unit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP records 1,278% in liquidation imbalance as shorts lead losses.

TLDR: Bitcoin reserves declined from 980K to 866K BTC, showing continued withdrawal of coins from exchanges. Netflow data remains negative, confirming steady outflows and reduced sell-side liquidity across markets. Price dropped from $120K highs to $68K, yet supply contraction continues without a strong demand recovery. Current consolidation between $65K–$75K reflects a balance between accumulation trends [...] The post Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Drop to 866K BTC as Price Holds Near $68K Amid Outflows appeared first on Blockonomi.

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AEHR stock surges 27% after Q3 earnings beat, $37.2M bookings surge, record $50.9M backlog, and AI hyperscaler order boost FY2026 revenue outlook. The post Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) Stock Soars 27% on Massive Bookings Inflection and AI Orders appeared first on Blockonomi.

Six Swiss banks partner with Swiss Stablecoin AG to test CHF stablecoin in controlled sandbox, targeting improved payment speed and blockchain integration. The post Swiss Banking Giants Collaborate on CHF Stablecoin Trial Set for 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

AI trading apps reshape investing in 2026 as beginners adopt automated stock and crypto strategies. In 2026, the world of investing is being transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). Whether someone is looking to trade stocks or cryptocurrencies, AI-powered trading apps…

Crypto trades settle instantly, but at the cost of capital efficiency. This forces firms to overcollateralize and limits how far markets can scale, says Cosmos co-founder Ethan Buchman.

CZ’s new memoir reignited his long-running feud with OKX founder Star Xu, who called the Binance founder a liar in posts on X.

Standard Chartered is reportedly exploring a shake-up of Zodia Custody that would bring parts of the crypto custodian inside its own investment bank.

ZEC's latest rebound resembled bounces witnessed during the 2021 bear market, raising the odds of a 40% correction in the coming weeks.

MEXC appointed Vugar Usi as CEO and outlined plans to expand zero-fee trading and pursue MiCA licensing amid growing industry competition.

Bitcoin Magazine White House Says Banning Stablecoin Yield Would Hurt Consumers More Than It Helps Banks A White House economic analysis finds that banning stablecoin yield would provide negligible benefits to bank lending while costing consumers more in lost returns. This post White House Says Banning Stablecoin Yield Would Hurt Consumers More Than It Helps Banks first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stock drops after fire damages Ontario, CA distribution center. Wells Fargo cuts price target to $100 amid margin concerns. The post Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Drops After California Warehouse Fire and Analyst Downgrade appeared first on Blockonomi.

U.S. stocks ripped higher as an Iran–US ceasefire plan sparked a tech‑ and China‑led risk‑on rally, with the Dow up 2.76%, the S&P 500 up 2.64% and the Nasdaq up 3.5%. U.S. stocks opened dramatically higher on Wednesday as news…

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is reportedly collecting fees of up to $2 million per vessel in Chinese yuan and stablecoins for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint. Key Takeaways: Iran’s IRGC began charging ships up to $2 million per tanker to transit the Strait of Hormuz as […]

Cardano volume goes parabolic as price makes a new attempt to retest $0.30.

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SBI Ripple Asia receives Japanese regulatory approval for XRPL Token Platform, enabling compliant digital asset issuance and blockchain-based payments. The post SBI Ripple Asia Receives Japanese Regulatory Green Light for XRPL Token Platform appeared first on Blockonomi.

Global markets are staging a sharp relief rally as signs of an Iran‑US ceasefire cool fears of an extended Middle East conflict, with the Russell 2000 Index surging 3.4% to its highest level in more than a month and Bitcoin…

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Changpeng Zhao’s new book, Freedom of Money, offers a personal account of his journey from rural China to building Binance. It also explores crypto’s rise, controversies, and the future of financial freedom. Key Takeaways: Changpeng Zhao’s 2026 book details Binance’s 2017 rise, shaping views on crypto leadership. CZ covers FTX and Terra crashes, highlighting risks […]

Zcash led altcoin rally, jumping as much as 25% amid a short squeeze on the crypto market.

XRP price increases by over 4.47% over 24 hours. XRP ETFs log a combined total of $3.32M in…

The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) put out a report today which states that banning stablecoin yield will…

The Solana price gives an upside breakout from the resistance trendline of a seven-month-long resistance trendline. A diplomatic…

The Bittensor price is currently showing bullish signals, potentially targeting $570. The TAO crypto has outshone major players…

Hedera integrates Wyoming’s Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) Hedera passes SWIFT ISO 20022 testing, positioning as core infrastructure for…

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock surged 7% after closing a $474M equity offering and receiving an Outperform rating from Citizens with an $85 target price. The post Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Jumps 7% Following $474M Capital Raise Completion appeared first on Blockonomi.

In a strange move, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has clarified shortcomings in its past approach by dropping seven lawsuits against crypto companies, among them Binance and Coinbase. Another Crypto-Mishap…But From Regulators Strange things are happening in crypto today. Not only a top U.S. legacy outlet released a piece claiming to have uncovered Satoshi […]

Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) shares rise 6% on news of F9 Brands acquisition for ~$150M, expanding into flooring and cabinets with Lumber Liquidators deal. The post Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Expands Home Services with $150M F9 Brands Acquisition appeared first on Blockonomi.

Shiba Inu faces market pressure as soon as it shows some signs of a bullish recovery.

Shiba Inu sees steady network growth as its burn activity continues to surge at skyrocketing pace, signaling increased demand for the meme token.

Tech stocks rallied sharply after US-Iran ceasefire reopened Strait of Hormuz. Wedbush says the bottom is in for software and Magnificent 7 stocks. The post Wedbush Declares Tech Stock Bottom Following US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement appeared first on Blockonomi.

Polymarket traders see the Israel–Hezbollah front staying hot for months despite a two-week US–Iran ceasefire, turning ceasefire wording and airstrikes into tradable risk. Polymarket traders are betting that the Israel–Hezbollah front will remain active for months, even as Washington and…

"The path looks open for a continued rally," one X user argued.

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…

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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.