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Standard Chartered is moving to absorb the core crypto custody operations of its majority-owned subsidiary Zodia Custody into the bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking division, according to sources familiar with the matter. Key Takeaways: Standard Chartered plans to fold Zodia Custody’s core operations into its CIB division as early as April 2026, Bloomberg reported. Zodia […]
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Standard Chartered plans to merge parts of Zodia Custody into its digital assets division
Standard Chartered's merger could enhance its competitive edge in the expanding digital asset custody market, attracting more institutional investors. The post Standard Chartered plans to merge parts of Zodia Custody into its digital assets division appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Iran wants to turn the Strait of Hormuz into a $1-per-barrel Bitcoin tollbooth
Iran will charge tankers $1 per barrel in bitcoin to cross the Strait of Hormuz during a two‑week US ceasefire, adding a crypto tax to the world’s key oil chokepoint. Iran will force every oil tanker transiting the Strait of…
South Korea Implements Unified Crypto Withdrawal Rules to Combat Phishing
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US Treasury plans sweeping AML leash for dollar stablecoin issuers
The US Treasury plans rules forcing dollar stablecoin issuers to build kill switches and run full bank‑style AML and sanctions programs, tightening control over on‑chain flows. The US Treasury is preparing sweeping anti–money-laundering and sanctions rules that would turn dollar-pegged…
Morpho introduces Morpho Agents to bring AI agents into DeFi lending
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How to mine cryptocurrency on a phone with cloud mining (2026 guide)
Mobile cloud mining gains traction as users seek simple ways to mine crypto via smartphones. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve in 2026, more users are searching for how to mine cryptocurrency on their phone with cloud mining. Compared…
TRON Network Integrated into Hyperlane, Expanding Interoperability to Over 150 Chains
This paid press release was provided by TRON 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 8, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications […]
SEC Drops 30% Of Enforcement Actions, Calls Past Crypto Cases A Waste Of Resources
A Ponzi scheme worth $200 million. A fake token sale that pulled in $100 million from unsuspecting investors. These are the kinds of cases the US Securities and Exchange Commission says it now wants to focus on — not the pile of enforcement actions it quietly admitted this week were a waste of time. Related […]
DEX Stabble Urges Asset Withdrawal Amid North Korean Hacker Threat
The team of the decentralized exchange Stabble on Solana has urged users to urgently withdraw liquidity. Within a day, the platform's TVL dropped from $2 million to $600,000. EMERGENCY! guys please temporarily withdraw your liquidity instantly!Better safe than sorry. The new stabble team.— stabble (@stabbleorg) April 7, 2026 According to the statement, the exchange has not been hacked, and no funds have been compromised. However, Stabble representatives are concerned about future security. The project also announced a change in leadership. Later, Solana Foundation's Director of Product Vibhu Norby explained the reasons for the panic in a comment under the post. He stated that the team discovered that on-chain investigator ZachXBT identified their former CTO as a representative of North Korea. For anyone reading this and wants a more thoughtful explanation, I have gathered details here:— Team learned today that former CTO (let go one year ago) was the same person that ZackXBT flagged as DPRK— Fully new team acquired Stabble recently to take it forward— There is…— vibhu (@vibhu) April 7, 2026 Some users speculate that North Korean hackers may have left a vulnerability in the project's security. "Recently, a new team acquired Stabble to further develop it. There are no known vulnerabilities or issues, but the project aimed to be proactive and asked people to withdraw funds as a precaution," Norby added. Heightened cybersecurity concerns have persisted in the community since early April. The incident with Drift Protocol, which lost more than $280 million in an attack, is to blame. It was later revealed that the breach was orchestrated by a North Korean group. The perpetrators prepared for the attack for six months, gaining the trust of protocol developers through personal meetings. Back in March, North Korean hackers were suspected of attacking the cryptocurrency online store Bitrefill.
Bernstein Pushes Back on Bitcoin Quantum Threat Fears, Says It’s Not a Crisis: Report
Bitcoin Magazine Bernstein Pushes Back on Bitcoin Quantum Threat Fears, Says It’s Not a Crisis: Report Bernstein says quantum computing is a real threat to Bitcoin but not an emergency, arguing the industry likely has three to five years to upgrade to post-quantum security. This post Bernstein Pushes Back on Bitcoin Quantum Threat Fears, Says It’s Not a Crisis: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
AOC Slams Trump Over Iran War Chaos, Prediction Market Insider Trading Allegations After Ceasefire
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fired back at President Donald Trump on April 7, 2026, calling for his removal from office hours after he announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran and declared all military objectives had been met. Key Takeaways: Rep. AOC called for Trump’s removal on April 7, 2026, citing the unauthorized Iran conflict and alleged […]
Bitcoin Breakout Looms: What’s Ahead for BTC, ETH, XRP in Today’s Crypto Market with Macro Shifts
Bitcoin Shows Early Breakout Signs Amid Shifting Market Winds The crypto market is at a turning point. is leading the charge with signs of a technical breakout. After weeks of heavy selling pressure, BTC has pushed above key resistance levels. […] The post Bitcoin Breakout Looms: What’s Ahead for BTC, ETH, XRP in Today’s Crypto Market with Macro Shifts appeared first on Blockmanity.
Master These Core Principles to Elevate Your Investment Game
Master fundamental investing principles with proven strategies for risk management, diversification, and maintaining discipline during market uncertainty. The post Master These Core Principles to Elevate Your Investment Game appeared first on Blockonomi.
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Peter Todd responds to new claims naming Adam Back as Satoshi, detailing alleged media manipulation around the HBO documentary.
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Micron makes AI memory chips while ASML builds the manufacturing equipment. Compare their upside potential, risks, and AI exposure to find the better buy. The post Micron (MU) vs ASML: The Better AI Semiconductor Investment in 2025 appeared first on Blockonomi.
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Numbers do not lie. Over the course of 2026, search queries related to Stake.com alternatives have shown consistent upward momentum. Terms like “sites like Stake,” “Stake alternative,” and “best crypto casino besides Stake” are appearing with increasing regularity across search engines, forums, and social platforms. This is not random noise. It represents a measurable behavioral [...] The post Search Data Shows Growth in Stake.com Alternatives — Where Does ZunaBet Fit? appeared first on Blockonomi.
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Standard Chartered to Fold Zodia Custody Into CIB Crypto Division
Standard Chartered is moving to absorb the core crypto custody operations of its majority-owned subsidiary Zodia Custody into the bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking division, according to sources familiar with the matter. Key Takeaways: Standard Chartered plans to fold Zodia Custody’s core operations into its CIB division as early as April 2026, Bloomberg reported. Zodia […]
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Trump Announces 50% Tariff Penalty for Nations Arming Iran
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Kooc Media Introduces Specialist PR for Crypto Casino Operators
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.
QCP Capital questions the resilience of bitcoin’s rally
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”.
NYT Suggests Adam Back as Bitcoin’s Creator
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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U.S. stocks surge as Iran‑US ceasefire sparks tech‑led relief rally
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…
Report: Iran Charges Crypto and Yuan Tolls for Strait of Hormuz Oil Tanker Passage
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 (ADA) Volume Soars 79% as Price Sees New Weekly Rebound
Cardano volume goes parabolic as price makes a new attempt to retest $0.30.
SBI Ripple Asia Receives Japanese Regulatory Green Light for XRPL Token Platform
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.
Russell 2000 rally signals risk appetite return as Iran-US ceasefire calms markets
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…
Pi Network (PI) News Today: April 8
Here are the latest major developments and price movements around the popoular project.
Binance Founder CZ Shares Untold Story in New Book: Freedom of Money
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 (ZEC) Surges 25% With $602 Million Liquidated From Crypto Market
Zcash led altcoin rally, jumping as much as 25% amid a short squeeze on the crypto market.
XRP Price Bulls Drive 4% Surge as ETFs See $3.32M Daily Inflow
XRP price increases by over 4.47% over 24 hours. XRP ETFs log a combined total of $3.32M in…
White House Flags Stablecoin Yield Ban, CLARITY Act to Pass Soon?
The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) put out a report today which states that banning stablecoin yield will…
Solana Price Exits 200-Day Downtrend – Is $100 SOL Close?
The Solana price gives an upside breakout from the resistance trendline of a seven-month-long resistance trendline. A diplomatic…
Bittensor Price Forecast: Is $570 the Next Big Target for TAO?
The Bittensor price is currently showing bullish signals, potentially targeting $570. The TAO crypto has outshone major players…
Hedera Price Targets $0.10 as SWIFT ISO 20022 Testing Boosts HBAR
Hedera integrates Wyoming’s Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) Hedera passes SWIFT ISO 20022 testing, positioning as core infrastructure for…
Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Jumps 7% Following $474M Capital Raise Completion
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.
SEC Admits Flaws In Crypto Enforment, What Went Wrong?
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) Expands Home Services with $150M F9 Brands Acquisition
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 Adds 157 Billion in Last 24 Hours, Hinting at End of Bullish Recovery
Shiba Inu faces market pressure as soon as it shows some signs of a bullish recovery.
Shiba Inu Burn Rate Rockets 3,230% as Price Flips Bullish
Shiba Inu sees steady network growth as its burn activity continues to surge at skyrocketing pace, signaling increased demand for the meme token.
Wedbush Declares Tech Stock Bottom Following US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement
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 doubt quick Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire despite Hormuz deal
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…
Zcash (ZEC) Jumps 25% Daily, Fueling Predictions of a Push Toward $700
"The path looks open for a continued rally," one X user argued.
Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Craig Wright Admits He Was Wrong, XRP Investors Come Back to ETF Market With $3.32 Million Fresh Inflows, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Targets 33% Upside as Ethereum Proxy: Morning Crypto Report
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.
Morgan Stanley Becomes Official First US Bank To Launch A Spot Bitcoin ETF
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.
Iran to Accept Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Transit as Ceasefire Takes Hold
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.
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Plunges 6% as Iran Conflict Slashes Gulf Operations
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 shift $49M in BTC and ETH into Coinbase Prime
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,…
BTC Surges Toward $73K as Iran Reportedly Demands Bitcoin for Hormuz Passage
The Strait of Hormuz was just reopened, will passage be paid in bitcoin?
Cango sells 2,000 BTC, cuts Bitcoin production cost by 19% in March
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.
Blockchain Association Fires Back at Citadel Over Tokenized U.S. Securities Debate
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.
Thai SEC moves to expose hidden funding behind crypto shareholders
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 targets up to $100M raise to supercharge payments push
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…