OpenAI has unveiled a plan aimed at strengthening child safety systems amid the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence and misuse of technology. The initiative focuses on three key priorities: modernizing legislation to address child exploitation and abuse created and altered through AI; improving reporting and coordination among service providers to support more effective investigations; integrating safety measures directly into AI systems at the design stage to prevent and detect misuse. “The issue cannot be solved through isolated interventions. This concept combines legal, operational, and technical approaches for more effective risk identification, faster response, and accountability, while ensuring opportunities for law enforcement,” OpenAI noted. According to company representatives, these steps will enable the industry to address safety issues at earlier stages. The plan takes into account feedback from several leading American organizations and experts in child protection, including the NCMEC and prosecutors from various jurisdictions. “Child sexual exploitation is one of the most pressing issues of the digital age. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing both the ways such crimes emerge in the industry and the methods to combat them nationwide,” the company emphasized. Since mid-2025, OpenAI has been taking steps in this direction. The startup has already implemented parental control measures that monitor and alert to dangerous signals in a child's behavior. The company has also introduced new service usage rules that prohibit the exploitation of children's images. In September, the FTC initiated investigations into seven tech firms producing chatbots for minors, including Alphabet, Character.AI, Instagram, Meta, OpenAI, Snap, and xAI.

The U.S. Treasury Department has laid out a fresh set of expectations for stablecoin issuers, focusing on how firms must address illicit finance risks under the GENIUS Act. In a notice issued Wednesday, the department confirmed that its Financial Crimes…

As markets reacted to Tuesday evening’s ceasefire announcement, Iran moved to assert control over passage through the Strait of Hormuz by saying it will demand crypto tolls — chiefly Bitcoin (BTC) — from oil tankers transiting the vital waterway during the two‑week pause in hostilities. Tankers Must Pay In Bitcoin Within Seconds  Hamid Hosseini, a […]

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Some officials cautiously eyed a year-end rate cut, but others warned that upward adjustments might be needed if inflation remains above target levels.  

Adjusted stablecoin volume could reach $719 trillion by 2035, but the projection could be far higher if two macro catalysts come to pass, said Chainalysis.

A new poll commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council has found that 65% of UK bettors would refuse to hand over personal financial documents like bank statements and payslips to continue gambling, intensifying industry warnings that proposed affordability checks will drive customers toward unregulated operators. Key Takeaways: Yougov poll for BGC finds 65 percent […]

Amid the bullish momentum in the crypto market, Arbitrum (ARB) soared around 5%, pushing its price above $0.106…

On Wednesday, the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) price crashed by around 10% following a fresh controversy around the…

PEPE declined after facing strong resistance near $0.00000378, triggering profit booking and halting its recent upward momentum despite…

Thai crypto exchanges could soon face stricter scrutiny over who is actually bankrolling their major shareholders — not just who owns shares on paper. Related Reading: Grayscale Highlights XRP’s Push To Counter Quantum Risk A Net Wide Enough To Catch Indirect Backers Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission put forward a proposal this week that would […]

A fascinating debate about XRP and stablecoins like USDT has emerged between former Ripple CTO David Schwartz and members of the XRP community. During the exchange, questions were raised about whether banks would choose XRP despite Ripple’s concentrated token ownership—and whether the cryptocurrency still remains relevant in an era dominated by stablecoins. Schwartz responded with […]

Visa is rolling out a platform that helps merchants make their product inventories discoverable and purchasable by AI agents.

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Drops to 14: Signals Tough Times for Bitcoin and Crypto The has fallen to a low of 14. This marks in the crypto world. Investors feel very scared right now. The index dropped 3 points […] The post Crypto Fear & Greed Index Drops to 14: Extreme Fear Signals Tough Times for Bitcoin and Crypto appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Cango Inc. sold 6,451 bitcoin across February and March 2026, applying the proceeds entirely to retire crypto-collateralized loans as the company transitions its mining infrastructure toward artificial intelligence (AI) compute services. Key Takeaways: Cango Inc. sold 6,451 BTC across February and March 2026, generating roughly $442 million to retire bitcoin-backed loans. The sales cut Cango’s […]

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The North Korean IT workers coordinated crypto payments through a server using a shared, easy-to-guess password “123456.”

Introduction to a Game-Changing Regulation In the fast-growing world of cryptocurrency, kiosks that let people buy crypto with cash have become popular. But they have also been a hotspot for scams. Now, The new law packs smart protections. Here’s what […] The post Wisconsin’s New Crypto Kiosk Law: How It Shields Users from Costly Scams appeared first on Blockmanity.

Binance expands institutional crypto access with a unified marketplace that standardizes strategy discovery, capital allocation, and execution within its native ecosystem, aiming to streamline participation and reduce operational friction for trading teams and investors. Key Takeaways: Binance introduces Capital Connect upgrade with 0-commission rollout and strict onboarding requirements. Marketplace integrates Binance Portfolio Accounts, aligning custody, […]

While the price of XRP has been struggling with volatility, this downside performance might be starting to hinder sentiment across the market as on-chain activity gradually fades. During the bearish period, there has been a significant decline in activity on the XRP Ledger, which points to weakening sentiment among investors and users. Active Wallet Count […]

The public has 60 days to weigh in. That’s how much time the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is giving Americans to respond to its newly proposed framework for regulating stablecoin issuers — a plan built around 144 specific questions the agency wants answered before it finalizes anything. Related Reading: Bitcoin Caught In The Crossfire As […]

Evernorth advances its SPAC merger with an amended SEC filing detailing XRP-based financing, refining how token contributions translate into equity within its planned public market debut. Key Takeaways: Evernorth advances SEC filing with XRP-based equity tied to 126,791,458 tokens from Ripple. Ripple-backed structure links token pricing to CME CF rates, tightening valuation and share issuance […]

Bitcoin and ethereum allocations can swing from near zero to over 20% in diversified portfolios as return expectations rise, with Charles Schwab showing investor assumptions directly dictate crypto’s role in portfolio construction. Key Takeaways: Charles Schwab shows bitcoin allocations up to 22.4% depending on return assumptions. Bitcoin allocations reach 16.9% for moderate portfolios when expected […]

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Worldcoin price is trading at $0.2602, down 3.77% on the day, with the lower boundary of a six-month descending channel now pressing directly on price — and the all-time low at $0.2415 offering the only remaining floor before uncharted territory.…

Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are pricing in a fragile truce, with over $16.5 million wagered on when or whether Washington will officially close the books on its military campaign against Tehran. Key Takeaways: Polymarket’s U.S.-Iran military operations market hit $16.4M in volume, with April 30 carrying 42% odds. Kalshi gives only a 16% chance […]

Bitcoin and global markets rallied after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, but data show BTC bears have not closed most of their positions yet.

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XRP has bounced with the rest of the crypto market, but that rebound is exactly what analyst CasiTrades is warning traders not to misread. The cryptocurreny has just come off a little bounce above $1.35, but technical analysis shows that the setup can be more dangerous than it looks.  CasiTrades’ rationale is that this is […]

Market is not yet providing enough structure for bulls to rely on and battle the rising selling pressure.

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Morgan Stanley listed its own spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on NYSE Arca this week, becoming the first major U.S. commercial bank to issue such a product directly. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley launched MSBT on April 8, 2026, becoming the first U.S. bank to issue its own spot bitcoin ETF. MSBT’s 0.14% fee undercuts Blackrock’s […]

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Bittensor price is trading at $325.1, down 3.04% on the day, after rejecting a multi-month descending trendline for the second time in two weeks — and the daily MACD has now confirmed a bearish crossover that shifts the near-term bias…

The immigration news out of California on Tuesday drew national attention within hours: ICE agents shot a man during a targeted traffic stop near Interstate 5 in Patterson, California, dashcam footage of the incident was obtained and published by KCRA…

The Wisconsin election on Tuesday produced its expected winner but a striking margin: Democratic-backed appeals court judge Chris Taylor defeated conservative-backed judge Maria Lazar by roughly 20 percentage points, expanding liberals’ court majority from 4-3 to 5-2 and cementing liberal…

Institutional access to meme-based crypto expands as Canary Capital files with the SEC for a PEPE ETF, offering brokerage-based exposure while avoiding direct token custody and derivative risks. Key Takeaways: Canary Capital filed with the SEC to launch a PEPE ETF tracking token price via direct holdings. PEPE ETF signals broader push into volatile assets […]

Bitcoin’s price has fallen over 50% from its all-time high achieved in October 2025, triggering a bearish market phase across the board as investors exit their positions to cut down losses. Despite falling this hard, the downside action does not seem to have reached its end yet, as key metrics point to an extended period […]

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The election results in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District on Tuesday confirmed Republican Clay Fuller as the winner of the special election runoff — but the margin told a different story: Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris by roughly 12 points in…

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) slipped back into outflows after a strong start to the week, led by bitcoin’s sharp reversal. XRP stood out with gains, while ether and solana faced renewed selling pressure. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $159.05 million outflows on Tuesday, led by Fidelity FBTC, signaling fragile market conviction. Ether ETFs lost $64.67 […]

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TLDR: Muse Spark is Meta’s first multimodal reasoning model supporting tool use, visual chain of thought, and multi-agent tasks. Meta collaborated with over 1,000 physicians to strengthen Muse Spark’s health reasoning and medical response accuracy. Contemplating mode runs parallel AI agents, scoring 58% on Humanity’s Last Exam to rival top frontier AI models. Muse Spark [...] The post Meta Launches Muse Spark: The AI Model Built to Deliver Personal Superintelligence appeared first on Blockonomi.

The political news from the Pentagon on April 2 shocked military officials: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George — the Army’s most senior officer — while the 82nd Airborne Division was actively deploying to…

The crypto market is facing volatility and uncertainty as the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues to develop. Markets are reactive. Capital is cautious. And an XWIN Research Japan report has just added a dimension to the current risk landscape that has nothing to do with geopolitics — and everything to do with what happens to crypto users […]

The AI jobs picture at Meta is contradictory on paper: the company is eliminating 198 California positions via state WARN Act filings effective May 2026, even as it projects $115 billion to $135 billion in 2026 capital expenditure with a…

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF goes live. Bitcoin price action shows a structural shift as bullish MACD divergence renews…

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On Wednesday, Monad’s price soared by over 21% on a daily chart in the last 24 hours, with…

Polygon price extends its correction trend within two converging trendlines of the daily chart. Polygon Labs is exploring…

On Wednesday, Zcash’s price skyrocketed by 22%, helping its value to break above a major resistance level of…

Two converging trendlines in the daily chart drive the near term consolidation in Ethereum price. Iran has raised…

TLDR: Fed held rates at 3.50–3.75%, cutting expected 2026 reductions from four down to one. Oil surging to $115 per barrel during the Iran conflict pushed short-term inflation further from the 2% target. A ceasefire sent oil below $95 within hours, raising hopes that the one remaining rate cut could arrive sooner. Kevin Warsh, known [...] The post Fed Rate Cuts Shrink to One as Iran War Rattles Oil Markets and Inflation Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

Canary files a PEPE ETF as memecoin funds expand after Dogecoins GDOG launch and BONK related ETF filings. The post Canary files S-1 for PEPE ETF as memecoin funds expand beyond DOGE appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

David Woodcock steps into the role as US senators await answers to questions on the agency’s dropping charges against Justin Sun and several crypto companies.

The AI news out of OpenAI this week has a sharp edge: the company launched a paid Safety Fellowship offering $3,850 weekly stipends to external researchers studying what could go wrong with advanced AI — announced within hours of a…

The United Kingdom’s new statutory gambling levy has begun distributing its first prevention grants through the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. This follows one of the most contentious transitions in UK gambling policy with the end of the preceding charity-led model helmed by Gambleaware. Key Takeaways: UK statutory gambling levy raised £120 million in […]

Cardano's (ADA) price has risen and broken above the moving average lines, but has been halted by the 50-day SMA.

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Records show Milei called the LIBRA team several times on the night the token launched, both before and after his post.

A fresh bitcoin price read from on-chain data shows that the total supply of BTC last moved between $60,000 and $70,000 has grown by approximately 844,275 coins since January 1 — bringing the total cluster in that range to 1.85…

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The US Treasury on Wednesday released a joint proposed rule from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) that would put meat on the bones of the GENIUS Act, the federal law establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins.  The draft rule translates the statute’s requirements into concrete anti‑money‑laundering […]

Bitcoin Magazine Adam Back Says Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Decades Away, Urges Gradual Migration to Post-Quantum Security Adam Back argues that quantum computing is still far from being capable of breaking Bitcoin’s cryptographic security. This post Adam Back Says Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Decades Away, Urges Gradual Migration to Post-Quantum Security first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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TLDR: Foreign panda bond issuance tripled year on year in March 2026, reaching 27.8 billion yuan in one month alone. China’s 10-year bond yield of 1.82% makes yuan borrowing roughly 60% cheaper than equivalent U.S. dollar debt. The U.S. dollar’s share of global reserves dropped to 56.32% in 2025, its lowest recorded level since 1995. [...] The post Panda Bonds Surge as Global Borrowers Ditch Dollar Debt for Cheaper Yuan Financing in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

The crypto custody market reached a new consolidation milestone Wednesday when Bloomberg reported that Standard Chartered is planning to integrate Zodia Custody’s business into its corporate and investment bank division as early as this month, folding its majority-owned crypto custody…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appointed David Woodcock as Director of the Division of Enforcement on Wednesday, with the role taking effect May 4. Key Takeaways: The SEC named David Woodcock as Enforcement Division director, effective May 4, 2026, succeeding acting director Sam Waldon. Woodcock led the SEC’s Fort Worth Regional Office from […]

A bombshell investigative report published by The New York Times claiming to have finally unmasked Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been met with skepticism from the cryptocurrency industry.

TLDR Ripple has launched a Treasury Management System with native digital asset capabilities, allowing businesses to manage both fiat and digital assets. The new system integrates Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury, making it the first TMS to directly support on-chain digital asset management. CFOs and treasury teams can now manage traditional cash balances alongside [...] The post Ripple Unveils First Treasury Management System for Digital Assets appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Ripple recently minted 9.9 million RLUSD tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. The minting follows a series of large RLUSD token burns conducted by Ripple. The newly minted RLUSD tokens are backed 1:1 by USD cash and equivalents. Ripple’s strategy of minting and burning tokens helps balance RLUSD supply and demand. The recent minting expands [...] The post Ripple Mints 9.9 Million RLUSD Tokens to Ethereum Blockchain appeared first on Blockonomi.

The stablecoin news out of Washington this week goes beyond reserves and redemptions — FinCEN, the Treasury’s financial crimes unit, has proposed rules that would fundamentally reform how stablecoin issuers and all US financial institutions handle anti-money laundering compliance, shifting…

Little Pepe gains momentum as presale surpasses $28 million, attracting strong investor interest. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) continues to sustain its pace and is gaining momentum in the memecoins market, especially after officially crossing the $28 million mark for its presale…

TLDR The XFUNDS ETF, named Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF (NGHT), toggles between bitcoin and U.S. Treasuries throughout the day. The fund focuses on bitcoin’s overnight performance, capitalizing on the largest share of returns that occur after U.S. market hours. XFUNDS CEO David Nicholas emphasized that the strategy targets bitcoin’s global trading behavior, especially [...] The post XFUNDS ETF Targets Bitcoin’s Overnight Returns and Treasuries by Day appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The Bitcoin, XRP, and Dogecoin prices are surging today, recording significant gains. This follows an agreement between the U.S. and Iran to a 2-week ceasefire as they work towards a peaceful settlement of the war.  Why The Bitcoin, XRP, And Dogecoin Prices Are Up Today The Bitcoin, XRP, and Dogecoin prices are up over 4% […]

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TLDR Morpho has launched Morpho Agents in beta, allowing AI systems to interact directly with DeFi lending protocols on Ethereum and Base. The release includes the User Agent, which enables AI agents to read, simulate, and write operations on the Morpho platform. Morpho introduced the Builder Agent to provide developers with essential tools, code examples, [...] The post Morpho Launches Morpho Agents to Integrate AI into DeFi Lending appeared first on Blockonomi.

The crypto regulation landscape shifted Tuesday as the FDIC voted to release a 191-page proposed rule implementing the GENIUS Act, setting reserve, redemption, capital, and custody standards for stablecoin issuers — but the most consequential detail for everyday holders is…

According to a report published by bitcointreasuries.net and its researchers, Strategy purchased 44,377 bitcoin in March 2026, accounting for nearly all corporate bitcoin buying that month as its STRC digital credit product set back-to-back daily trading volume records. Key Takeaways: Strategy bought 44,377 BTC in March, now holding 762,099 BTC and two-thirds of all public […]

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Bitcoin’s relief rally is facing selling pressure near $72,000, but technical charts suggest a bullish bias. Will altcoins follow in BTC’s footsteps?

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The proposed rule would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs, and be able to “block, freeze, and reject” certain transactions.

Bitcoin faces a future quantum threat, but Bernstein analysts say risks are concentrated in older wallets and exposed keys, and unlikely to cause existential disruption.

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TLDR The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed new stablecoin rules to address money laundering and terrorism financing risks. The rules, released by FinCEN and OFAC, require stablecoin issuers to implement robust AML and CFT programs. Issuers will need to maintain risk-based internal controls and undergo regular audits to comply with sanctions regulations. The Treasury Secretary [...] The post New Stablecoin Rules by U.S. Treasury Aim to Strengthen Financial Security appeared first on Blockonomi.

Back says Satoshi's unknown identity is good for BTC as it places it as a mathematical commodity rather than someone's project.

Meta has unveiled Muse Spark, its first AI model from the new Meta Superintelligence Labs unit, positioning it as a step toward “personal superintelligence” that can reason, use tools and orchestrate multiple agents on behalf of users. Announced on April…

TLDR Michael Saylor predicts Bitcoin likely reached its bottom at $60,000 in early February. Saylor emphasizes that bottoms are driven by seller exhaustion rather than valuations. Limited selling pressure is expected for Bitcoin, with growing demand from ETF inflows and corporate treasury reallocations. Saylor believes the next Bitcoin bull market will be driven by the [...] The post Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin Bottom, Sees Digital Credit as Catalyst appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin Magazine Nunchuk Releases Open-Source Tools for Bitcoin Agents With Bounded Authority Nunchuk released open-source Bitcoin agent tools that let AI help manage wallets under strict policy-based limits while keeping humans in full control of spending authority. This post Nunchuk Releases Open-Source Tools for Bitcoin Agents With Bounded Authority first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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The Zcash price surged over 30% in 24 hours after the Grayscale Zcash Trust reportedly accumulated approximately $46 million in shielded ZEC, triggering the sharpest single-day rally the privacy coin has seen in weeks and pushing daily trading volume past…

The Ethereum Foundation is adopting a new treasury strategy, reflecting a more conservative and deliberate approach to funding its activity over the long term. The organization has said it plans to liquidate 5,000 ETH and aims to move part of its holding into stablecoins as a means to fund ongoing research and development, community grants, and ecosystem donations. This development is reflective of a larger trend among major crypto institutions as many have begun prioritizing financial stability and predictable funding over full exposure to market volatility. Although Ethereum is still at the core of what the foundation aims to achieve, The post Ethereum Foundation Revises Treasury Strategy, Bets Long On Stablecoins appeared first on The Merkle News.

TLDR Jim Rickards claims Bitcoin is easier to hack than people realize, raising concerns about its security. He emphasizes that while blockchain technology is secure, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are more vulnerable. Rickards argues that Bitcoin transactions are easier to trace and analyze than many users expect. He compares crypto markets to a casino, with cryptocurrencies [...] The post Jim Rickards Calls Bitcoin ‘Easier to Hack’ in Latest Security Warning appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: ZachXBT obtained leaked data from 390 accounts on a North Korean internal payment server via infostealer. Over $3.5M moved through network wallets since late November 2025, with one Tron address frozen by Tether. Three OFAC-sanctioned companies — Sobaeksu, Saenal, and Songkwang — appeared directly in the breached data. Workers received IDA Pro cybersecurity training [...] The post ZachXBT Exposes North Korean IT Workers Running $1M/Month Crypto Fraud Network appeared first on Blockonomi.

xPrime, Stretch and xStream, winners of the inaugural xStocks Hackathon, show how tokenized equities can evolve into prime brokerage, structured products and automated strategy layers built natively on-chain. The inaugural xStocks Hackathon on the French Riviera compressed the future of…

Circle Internet Group launched CPN Managed Payments on Wednesday, a full-stack stablecoin settlement platform designed to let banks, fintechs, and payment service providers process USDC transactions without holding or managing digital assets. Key Takeaways: Circle launched CPN Managed Payments on April 8, 2026, giving PSPs and banks access to USDC settlement without holding digital assets. […]

Circle is doubling down on global payments, this time, with a very clear focus toward Asia. As Circle Mint Singapore partners in the region, companies will have access to Stablecoin Payouts service. Stablecoin Payouts are now available for Circle Mint Singapore partners, expanding Circle’s payout infrastructure into Asia. As demand grows for faster, more transparent, and more operationally efficient cross-border payments, Singapore is a natural place to expand Circle’s… — Circle (@circle) April 8, 2026 At first glance, it may seem like just part of another regional rollout. But take a closer look and you’ll see it’s part of a The post Circle To Launch New Payout Service, Expanding Its Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure Into Asia appeared first on The Merkle News.

Nurix Therapeutics (NRIX) stock slips 1.65% as losses grow despite BTK degrader progress and strategic partnerships driving pipeline expansion. The post Nurix Therapeutics (NRIX) Stock Declines Amid Expanding Losses and R&D Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Morgan Stanley has launched its spot Bitcoin ETF, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, on NYSE Arca. The ETF aims to provide investors with regulated exposure to Bitcoin through a traditional investment vehicle. MSBT tracks Bitcoin’s price using the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark 4 PM NY Settlement Rate. The fund offers one of the lowest-cost Bitcoin [...] The post Morgan Stanley Debuts First Bank-Affiliated Bitcoin ETF on NYSE appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Recent warnings from Google researchers showing that quantum computers could break cryptocurrency security sooner and with fewer resources than previously expected have sent ripples through the digital asset market..

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TLDR Yuga Labs has settled its lawsuit against Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen over the alleged infringement of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs. The settlement permanently bars Ripps and Cahen from using Yuga Labs’ trademarks and imagery. The legal battle began in 2022 when Yuga Labs accused Ripps and Cahen of profiting from a collection [...] The post Yuga Labs Ends Legal Battle Over Copycat Bored Ape NFT Collection appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Gold often reacts early to liquidity shifts and macro stress, while Bitcoin follows months later once risk appetite improves. Historical trends show Bitcoin can lag gold by three to six months before entering strong upward price acceleration phases. The BTC/Gold ratio helps track capital rotation, revealing when investors shift from defensive to higher-risk assets. [...] The post Gold Leads Macro Cycle as Bitcoin Lags Before Risk Capital Rotation Phase appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The bitcoin ETF fee war reached its lowest point ever today as Morgan Stanley’s MSBT launched at 0.14% annually on NYSE Arca, directly undercutting every competing spot bitcoin fund in the US market, from BlackRock’s IBIT at 0.25% to Fidelity’s…

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A whale wallet tied to pseudonymous trader “Techno Revenant” has just unstaked roughly 2.4 million HYPE tokens after a six‑month lock-up, freeing an estimated $93.7 million worth of supply with no immediate indication of whether the position will be dumped,…

The U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed new rules on April 8, 2026, requiring permitted payment stablecoin issuers to comply with federal anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions laws for the first time. Key Takeaways: FinCEN and OFAC issued a joint NPRM on April 8, 2026, requiring stablecoin issuers to comply with Bank Secrecy Act obligations. […]

Visa Intelligent Commerce and Coinbase x402 power Nevermineds new system for AI agent payments across digital goods and services. The post Visa and Coinbase team with Nevermined on AI agent commerce appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Circle (CRCL) debuts fiat-first payment platform for institutions, enabling blockchain settlement without holding USDC while expanding global adoption. The post Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock: Introduces Fiat-Focused Blockchain Payment Solution appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin surged above $72,000 yesterday and is holding above $70,000 today. The narrative of a bottom is building. And an XWIN Research Japan analysis is asking the more important question: not whether Bitcoin has bounced, but whether anyone understands why it fell. Related Reading: Altcoin Inflows To Binance Just Hit A 3-Month High. The Reason […]

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TLDR Evernorth filed an amendment to its SEC S-4 registration on April 7, 2026, advancing its plan to go public. The company aims to list on Nasdaq under the ticker XRPN through a merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II. Ripple Labs contributed 126.79 million XRP tokens to the deal in exchange for equity units in [...] The post Evernorth Advances Nasdaq Plans, Files SEC S-4 for XRP Treasury Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

The latest crypto milestone arrived Wednesday when Morgan Stanley officially launched the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust on NYSE Arca under the ticker MSBT, becoming the first major US bank to issue a spot bitcoin ETF directly under its own name,…

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During the ceasefire, Iran will require shipping companies to pay for passage through the Strait of Hormuz in cryptocurrency. This is reported by the FT, citing oil exporters. A representative of the Iranian Union of Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Products Exporters, Hamid Hosseini, stated that the country plans to charge any loaded tanker and inspect each vessel for weapons. Dynamics of vessel passages through the Strait of Hormuz. Source: FT. "Iran needs to monitor what enters and exits the strait to ensure that these two weeks [of truce] are not used for arms transfers," Hosseini noted. He added that vessels must notify the country's authorities of their cargo via email. Upon receipt, Iran will send payment details in digital assets. "Once the email arrives and Iran completes its assessment, vessels are given a few seconds to pay in bitcoin. This ensures that the funds cannot be tracked or seized due to sanctions," Hosseini emphasized. The tariff will be $1 per barrel. Empty vessels may pass free of charge.  For illegal crossing of the territory, Iranian authorities threaten to strike tankers. The Strait of Hormuz is a key point in the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. The ability of vessels to pass through it affects global oil prices, and the digital asset market has recently been reacting actively to changes in commodity prices.  At the time of writing, bitcoin is trading just above $71,000. The asset has gained 5% in a day amid de-escalation in the Middle East. 15-minute BTC/USDT chart on Binance. Source: TradingView.  Analysts at QCP believe that the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz does not guarantee the lifting of supply restrictions and the reduction of inflationary pressure due to rising oil prices.

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Bitcoin surged past the $72,000 mark, reaching an intraday high of $72,865, fueled by a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged to $72,865 following a Middle East ceasefire, lifting the crypto market cap to $2.51 trillion. The 5% rally triggered $477 million in liquidations, wiping out short bets on platforms like Bitget. Gracy […]

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The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced it will convert 5,000 ETH into stablecoins using decentralized trading protocol CoWSwap’s time-weighted average price (TWAP) function, describing the move as routine funding for “R&D, grants and donations.” “Today, The Ethereum Foundation will convert…

A downtrend that has been in effect for several years may be quietly losing steam as selling pressure fades across the altcoin market.

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Bitcoin buy-side activity in the spot and futures markets supports the current rally toward $72,000, while short-term holders eased up on selling, increasing the chances of bulls taking control of BTC's price direction.

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Bitcoin gained momentum as data showed buyers are starting to dominate volumes on Binance, with a $90,000 BTC price target on their radar.

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