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news.bitcoin.com Hong Kong Grants First Stablecoin Licences to HSBC, Standard Chartered Consortium

Hong Kong has awarded its first stablecoin licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led consortium. The move marks a major step in the city’s plan to become a global digital asset hub. Key Takeaways HKMA granted 2 licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led group, advancing Hong Kong crypto plans. New rules require $3 million […]

bitcoinist.com Ethereum Attracts Non-Stop Buying From Public Companies – Here Are The Numbers

After a brief period of trading below the $2,000 mark, the Ethereum price has regained above this level as bullish momentum slowly returns to the market. Even though ETH has been struggling with the growing volatility across the market, interest in the asset at the institutional level has remained strong, with accumulation spiking each month. […]

cryptobriefing.com Jordi Visser: The rise of AI surpasses oil’s economic impact, Bitcoin’s value is tied to fiat wealth, and the best time to invest in stocks is during recession sentiment | Forward Guidance

AI's rise is reshaping global economics, overshadowing traditional factors like oil and altering investment strategies. The post Jordi Visser: The rise of AI surpasses oil’s economic impact, Bitcoin’s value is tied to fiat wealth, and the best time to invest in stocks is during recession sentiment | Forward Guidance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Amanda Wick: Nation-state actors are escalating cyber threats, North Korea’s hacking is a major revenue source, and crypto companies must rethink security protocols | Unchained

Nation-state cyber attacks are escalating, with North Korea exploiting crypto vulnerabilities for financial gain. The post Amanda Wick: Nation-state actors are escalating cyber threats, North Korea’s hacking is a major revenue source, and crypto companies must rethink security protocols | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com BitFuFu Reports 214 BTC Output, Trims Holdings to 1,794 BTC

TLDR BitFuFu produced 214 BTC in March while selling 80 BTC from its treasury. The company’s Bitcoin holdings declined to 1,794 BTC valued at nearly $131 million. Previous holdings peaked at 1,959 BTC in October 2025 before decreasing. Hashrate dropped to 25.9 EH/s, and power capacity declined to 457 MW. Cloud mining contributed 171 BTC, [...] The post BitFuFu Reports 214 BTC Output, Trims Holdings to 1,794 BTC appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinmagazine.com BlackRock Posts Massive Bitcoin ETF Inflows as Morgan Stanley Debuts MSBT With Strong Early Demand

Bitcoin Magazine BlackRock Posts Massive Bitcoin ETF Inflows as Morgan Stanley Debuts MSBT With Strong Early Demand U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a $358.1 million inflow surge led by BlackRock’s IBIT, while Morgan Stanley’s new MSBT debuted with strong early demand This post BlackRock Posts Massive Bitcoin ETF Inflows as Morgan Stanley Debuts MSBT With Strong Early Demand first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin as Capital Rotation Gains Pace

TLDR Ethereum gained 7.12% in March 2026 while Bitcoin rose 1.83%. Ethereum market cap increased by 2.97% while Bitcoin declined slightly. ETH showed higher volatility at 62.8% compared to Bitcoin’s 49.8%. Exchange outflows indicated reduced selling pressure for Ethereum. Network activity on Ethereum increased with rising active addresses. Ethereum advanced over Bitcoin in March 2026 [...] The post Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin as Capital Rotation Gains Pace appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Standard Chartered Venture Secures HKMA Stablecoin Approval

TLDR Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued its first stablecoin licences to Anchorpoint and HSBC Hong Kong. Anchorpoint plans to launch HKDAP, a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, in a phased rollout. The Stablecoins Ordinance requires HK$25 million capital and strict compliance standards. Authorities enforce penalties up to HK$5 million and seven years imprisonment for violations. Global [...] The post Standard Chartered Venture Secures HKMA Stablecoin Approval appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Betsson Shares Drop Nearly 20% as Q1 Profit Falls 47% on B2B Revenue Slide

Swedish online gambling giant Betsson AB saw its shares plunge as much as 20% on the Stockholm exchange on Wednesday after preliminary first-quarter results revealed a 47% collapse in operating profit, driven by a sharp downturn in its B2B licensing segment. The company reported expected revenue of 285 million euros for the first three months […]

cryptobriefing.com Duncan Trussell: AI’s heartbeat detection revolutionizes search and rescue, misleading narratives fuel public misconceptions, and the risks of regulation threaten innovation | JRE

AI's rapid evolution raises concerns about autonomy and societal impact, challenging regulation and innovation balance. The post Duncan Trussell: AI’s heartbeat detection revolutionizes search and rescue, misleading narratives fuel public misconceptions, and the risks of regulation threaten innovation | JRE appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

bitcoinmagazine.com TD Cowen Initiates Coverage on Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Frames PBTC Sector as Investable Equity Category

Bitcoin Magazine TD Cowen Initiates Coverage on Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Frames PBTC Sector as Investable Equity Category TD Cowen initiated coverage on three public Bitcoin treasury firms. The firm also predicted that bitcoin will hit roughly $140,000 this year. This post TD Cowen Initiates Coverage on Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Frames PBTC Sector as Investable Equity Category first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

themerkle.com Securitize Moves To TRON As Tokenized Real-World Assets Enter New Stage Of Global Adoption

Now more than ever the blending of traditional finance with emerging blockchain technology are blurring the lines, and Securitize is taking this a step further by integrating with the TRON network. This landmark event serves as a significant milestone for the growth of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and calls for major part in the mainstream embrace of blockchain-specific financial product. Securitize, a world leading platform for the tokenization of real-world assets, is upgrading its infrastructure with one of the most flexible and scalable blockchain ecosystems in existence. This partnership integrates Securitize’s professional-grade issuance and compliance platform with TRON’s high-throughput network The post Securitize Moves To TRON As Tokenized Real-World Assets Enter New Stage Of Global Adoption appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com WLFI Attempts To Reassure Markets In Denying Liquidation Risk And Underlining Strong Revenue Growth

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is responding decisively to the rapidly changing market, strongly rebutting speculation on its lending positions. This clarification comes at a time of increased volatility, and there is an atmosphere of fear uncertainty & doubt (FUD) starting to impact sentiment towards the protocol. WLFI states unequivocally in its official response that it has no liquidation risk on any of its current lending positions and directly counters narratives to the contrary. The protocol emphasizes that the structural design is resilient to market stress but specifically because of its ability to adjust collateral levels dynamically. The statement also mentioned The post WLFI Attempts To Reassure Markets In Denying Liquidation Risk And Underlining Strong Revenue Growth appeared first on The Merkle News.

blockonomi.com Flare Proposes FLR Overhaul with MEV Capture and Inflation Cut

TLDR Flare plans to reduce FLR inflation from 5% to 3% under a new governance proposal. The proposal introduces FIRE to manage revenue from protocol-level MEV capture. Flare aims to shift block building to a controlled model to retain network value. The network proposes raising gas fees to increase annual token burn levels. Governance voting [...] The post Flare Proposes FLR Overhaul with MEV Capture and Inflation Cut appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptobriefing.com Kain Warwick: AI will initially increase hacks in DeFi, Uniswap’s security is overestimated, and the trade-offs of blockchain immutability | Unchained

AI advancements may initially increase DeFi hacks, but blockchain's immutability poses long-term security challenges. The post Kain Warwick: AI will initially increase hacks in DeFi, Uniswap’s security is overestimated, and the trade-offs of blockchain immutability | Unchained appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Arthur Hayes: Oil futures reflect geopolitical tensions, AI is causing deflation by displacing knowledge workers, and Bitcoin serves as a liquidity smoke alarm | The Pomp Podcast

Bitcoin's role as a liquidity alarm reveals deeper financial system vulnerabilities amid geopolitical and economic shifts. The post Arthur Hayes: Oil futures reflect geopolitical tensions, AI is causing deflation by displacing knowledge workers, and Bitcoin serves as a liquidity smoke alarm | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Tom Lee: Bitcoin’s bottom is in, institutional interest is rising despite volatility, and the market is set to transition from winter to spring | The Wolf Of All Streets

Crypto market recovery looms as institutional investors ramp up Bitcoin accumulation despite recent volatility. The post Tom Lee: Bitcoin’s bottom is in, institutional interest is rising despite volatility, and the market is set to transition from winter to spring | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Lars Brownworth: GraphQL’s breadth-first execution boosts performance 15x, Viking raids shattered medieval safety perceptions, and Alcuin’s pivotal role in the Carolingian Renaissance | Lex Fridman Podcast

Viking raids redefined medieval perceptions of safety, showcasing their strategic brilliance and advanced shipbuilding technology. The post Lars Brownworth: GraphQL’s breadth-first execution boosts performance 15x, Viking raids shattered medieval safety perceptions, and Alcuin’s pivotal role in the Carolingian Renaissance | Lex Fridman Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Adam Rozencwajg: The global oil market is tighter than believed, geopolitical tensions are causing unprecedented disruptions, and US shale production is reshaping energy independence | Macro Voices

Tight global oil markets and unprecedented disruptions signal potential price hikes and supply chain challenges. The post Adam Rozencwajg: The global oil market is tighter than believed, geopolitical tensions are causing unprecedented disruptions, and US shale production is reshaping energy independence | Macro Voices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Mert: A permanent ceasefire between the US and Iran is imminent, supply chain disruptions are driving up food prices, and Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz is critical for global shipping | Galaxy Brains

Global markets brace for impact as US-Iran ceasefire nears, amid ongoing Middle East tensions. The post Mert: A permanent ceasefire between the US and Iran is imminent, supply chain disruptions are driving up food prices, and Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz is critical for global shipping | Galaxy Brains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Tom Farley: Blockchain can disintermediate finance, institutional adoption is key for crypto growth, and now is the perfect time to invest | Raoul Pal

Blockchain's potential to transform financial markets hinges on institutional adoption and strategic liquidity solutions. The post Tom Farley: Blockchain can disintermediate finance, institutional adoption is key for crypto growth, and now is the perfect time to invest | Raoul Pal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Connor Dougherty: Open credit is transforming capital markets, the need for modernization in credit underwriting is critical, and stablecoin-backed credit cards offer unique operational efficiencies | On The Brink

Open credit is set to revolutionize private credit markets by enhancing transparency and borrower-lender collaboration. The post Connor Dougherty: Open credit is transforming capital markets, the need for modernization in credit underwriting is critical, and stablecoin-backed credit cards offer unique operational efficiencies | On The Brink appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Joel Holsinger: Integrating philanthropy enhances business impact, hedge funds are embracing charitable contributions, and targeted funding transforms healthcare in underserved regions | Capital Allocators

Philanthropic initiatives in finance are gaining momentum, with funds pledging billions to charitable causes. The post Joel Holsinger: Integrating philanthropy enhances business impact, hedge funds are embracing charitable contributions, and targeted funding transforms healthcare in underserved regions | Capital Allocators appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Paul Eastwick: The danger of red pill ideology in dating, how familiarity reshapes perceptions of attractiveness, and why women aren’t always trading up in relationships | Jordan Harbinger

Dangerous dating ideologies and app dynamics challenge common beliefs about attraction and mate value. The post Paul Eastwick: The danger of red pill ideology in dating, how familiarity reshapes perceptions of attractiveness, and why women aren’t always trading up in relationships | Jordan Harbinger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Thomas Peterffy: Prediction markets offer direct economic insights, face liquidity challenges for institutional adoption, and provide expert consensus for better forecasts | Odd Lots

Prediction markets could revolutionize investment strategies by offering direct answers to key economic questions. The post Thomas Peterffy: Prediction markets offer direct economic insights, face liquidity challenges for institutional adoption, and provide expert consensus for better forecasts | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Ivanka Trump: Distribution is key to business success, the cost of anything is your life, and self-awareness is essential for resisting societal pressures | The Diary of a CEO

Exploring how aligning personal values with business strategies can enhance success and authenticity in entrepreneurship. The post Ivanka Trump: Distribution is key to business success, the cost of anything is your life, and self-awareness is essential for resisting societal pressures | The Diary of a CEO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Alastair Crooke: War brings unimaginable consequences, the failure of regime change in Iran, and the financial burden of military engagements | Tucker Carlson

US military presence in the Middle East signals weakness, highlighting the need for strategic clarity and peace. The post Alastair Crooke: War brings unimaginable consequences, the failure of regime change in Iran, and the financial burden of military engagements | Tucker Carlson appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Rob May: Anthropic’s Mythos could revolutionize cybersecurity, risks of AI misuse by state actors, and the emergence of a two-tier AI economy | TWIST

Mythos AI model's potential release sparks global security concerns and highlights Anthropic's strategic industry leadership. The post Rob May: Anthropic’s Mythos could revolutionize cybersecurity, risks of AI misuse by state actors, and the emergence of a two-tier AI economy | TWIST appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Aaron Levie: AI models are converging in use cases, ChatGPT’s enterprise traction is unexpected, and AI agents will transform knowledge work | Big Technology

AI agents poised to revolutionize enterprise workflows by enabling non-experts to harness coding and automation. The post Aaron Levie: AI models are converging in use cases, ChatGPT’s enterprise traction is unexpected, and AI agents will transform knowledge work | Big Technology appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Scott Horton: National debt surpasses military spending, media profits drive conflict promotion, and inflation disproportionately impacts lower-income earners | The Peter McCormack Show

National debt interest payments now exceed military spending, highlighting economic strain from foreign interventions. The post Scott Horton: National debt surpasses military spending, media profits drive conflict promotion, and inflation disproportionately impacts lower-income earners | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Josh Shapiro: Pennsylvania’s permitting process is now a national model, cutting bureaucratic red tape boosts job creation, and a zero tolerance policy for fraud is essential for accountability | All-In Podcast

Pennsylvania's streamlined permitting process sets a national standard, boosting economic growth and job creation. The post Josh Shapiro: Pennsylvania’s permitting process is now a national model, cutting bureaucratic red tape boosts job creation, and a zero tolerance policy for fraud is essential for accountability | All-In Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Hmayak Tigranyan: Buildern’s profitability stems from inbound acquisition, the power of long tail keywords, and the critical role of transparency in content marketing | SaaS Interviews

Buildern's SEO-driven growth strategy achieves profitability and $160K monthly revenue without traditional marketing spend. The post Hmayak Tigranyan: Buildern’s profitability stems from inbound acquisition, the power of long tail keywords, and the critical role of transparency in content marketing | SaaS Interviews appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Scott Chacon: Inter-team communication hinders software development, Git’s open-source design creates fragmentation, and balancing usability with machine optimization is critical | AI + a16z

Git's fragmented user experience challenges modern developers, highlighting the need for cohesive design and innovation. The post Scott Chacon: Inter-team communication hinders software development, Git’s open-source design creates fragmentation, and balancing usability with machine optimization is critical | AI + a16z appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Staci Warden: Bitcoin behaves like a high beta macro asset, Morgan Stanley’s ETF entry signals bullish trends, and the implications of Satoshi’s coin movement | The Wolf Of All Streets

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF entry marks a bullish shift, signaling growing institutional confidence in crypto markets. The post Staci Warden: Bitcoin behaves like a high beta macro asset, Morgan Stanley’s ETF entry signals bullish trends, and the implications of Satoshi’s coin movement | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Alan Waxman: Financial system guardrails shape market outcomes, the impact of Glass-Steagall’s repeal, and why liquidity mismatches lead to crises | Invest Like the Best

Regulatory shifts and bank mergers post-Glass-Steagall have reshaped the US financial landscape, impacting stability and growth. The post Alan Waxman: Financial system guardrails shape market outcomes, the impact of Glass-Steagall’s repeal, and why liquidity mismatches lead to crises | Invest Like the Best appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Shane Bacon: Michigan’s dominance sets a high standard, the Big Ten proves its strength, and the Bulls’ management needs a complete overhaul | Pardon My Take

Michigan's resilience in college basketball highlights the critical role of effective management in sports success. The post Shane Bacon: Michigan’s dominance sets a high standard, the Big Ten proves its strength, and the Bulls’ management needs a complete overhaul | Pardon My Take appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Michael Nielsen: The Michelson-Morley experiment aimed to test ether theories, Einstein’s special relativity developed independently, and the complexity of scientific progress defies central authority | Dwarkesh

Einstein's special relativity emerged independently, challenging misconceptions about the Michelson-Morley experiment's influence. The post Michael Nielsen: The Michelson-Morley experiment aimed to test ether theories, Einstein’s special relativity developed independently, and the complexity of scientific progress defies central authority | Dwarkesh appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Jacob Shapiro: Global supply chain disruptions are escalating, the era of US stability is ending, and Iran’s geographical advantages complicate military strategy | Forward Guidance

Global supply chain disruptions and shifting power dynamics signal the end of Washington's era of stability. The post Jacob Shapiro: Global supply chain disruptions are escalating, the era of US stability is ending, and Iran’s geographical advantages complicate military strategy | Forward Guidance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Scott Horton: National debt funds perpetual warfare, inflation disproportionately impacts low-income earners, and misplaced blame hinders economic discourse | The Peter McCormack Show

US national debt interest now exceeds military spending, raising concerns about economic stability and priorities. The post Scott Horton: National debt funds perpetual warfare, inflation disproportionately impacts low-income earners, and misplaced blame hinders economic discourse | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Demis Hassabis: Major AI breakthroughs come from a few key labs, AGI could be achieved in five years, and computational resources are vital for innovation | 20VC

AI breakthroughs could lead to achieving artificial general intelligence within the next five years. The post Demis Hassabis: Major AI breakthroughs come from a few key labs, AGI could be achieved in five years, and computational resources are vital for innovation | 20VC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Michael Blaugrund: Tokenized treasury market is booming, digital transfer agents are revolutionizing securities, and NYSE embraces equity tokens | Bankless

Tokenized equities set to trade on NYSE's digital venue, revolutionizing asset management and market efficiency. The post Michael Blaugrund: Tokenized treasury market is booming, digital transfer agents are revolutionizing securities, and NYSE embraces equity tokens | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Sundar Pichai: Google’s transformers revolutionize search and translation, the future of search is agent-based, and speed is key to product differentiation | Cheeky Pint

Google's AI advancements are reshaping search, moving beyond traditional interfaces to agent-based systems. The post Sundar Pichai: Google’s transformers revolutionize search and translation, the future of search is agent-based, and speed is key to product differentiation | Cheeky Pint appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Ella Langley: Artists must fight for authenticity, resilience is key to navigating public scrutiny, and balancing commercial success with artistic integrity | This Past Weekend

Balancing authenticity and industry demands challenges rising artists in the competitive world of country music. The post Ella Langley: Artists must fight for authenticity, resilience is key to navigating public scrutiny, and balancing commercial success with artistic integrity | This Past Weekend appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Benn Jordan: Surveillance technology raises constitutional concerns, data aggregation threatens privacy, and profit-driven motives of data brokers endanger community safety | Jordan Harbinger

Surveillance tech's weak security exposes police data to hackers, raising critical privacy and national security concerns. The post Benn Jordan: Surveillance technology raises constitutional concerns, data aggregation threatens privacy, and profit-driven motives of data brokers endanger community safety | Jordan Harbinger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Michael Burry Targets Chinese Tech Giants While Doubling Down on Nvidia (NVDA) and Palantir (PLTR) Shorts

Michael Burry reveals new stakes in Alibaba and JD.com while increasing short positions on Nvidia (NVDA) and Palantir (PLTR) through long-dated puts. The post Michael Burry Targets Chinese Tech Giants While Doubling Down on Nvidia (NVDA) and Palantir (PLTR) Shorts appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Michael Burry’s Latest Portfolio Moves: Long on Chinese Tech, Short on Nvidia (NVDA) and Palantir (PLTR)

Michael Burry discloses new stakes in Alibaba and JD.com while expanding put options on Nvidia and Palantir, calling recent market weakness an opportunity. The post Michael Burry’s Latest Portfolio Moves: Long on Chinese Tech, Short on Nvidia (NVDA) and Palantir (PLTR) appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Michael Burry Reveals New Positions in Chinese Stocks While Doubling Down Against Nvidia (NVDA) and Palantir (PLTR)

Michael Burry discloses new positions in JD.com and Alibaba while increasing put options on Nvidia and Palantir, citing overvaluation concerns. The post Michael Burry Reveals New Positions in Chinese Stocks While Doubling Down Against Nvidia (NVDA) and Palantir (PLTR) appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com AI Bots for Crypto Trading: The Complete 2026 Guide to Automated Profits Without the Guesswork

If you have ever left a Telegram signal group feeling burned — prices already moved by the time the alert hit your phone, the caller quietly deleted the post, and you were left holding a bag — you already understand the core problem that AI bots for crypto trading are designed to solve. Speed, discipline, [...] The post AI Bots for Crypto Trading: The Complete 2026 Guide to Automated Profits Without the Guesswork appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Dogecoin Price Prediction: DOGE Eyes Rally as Pepeto Targets 100x Returns After the Binance Listing Opens

The Doginal Dogs NFT collection on the Dogecoin blockchain just hit an all time high floor price of 44,900 DOGE on April 8, making it the only major NFT project at record levels across any chain, but the Dogecoin price still sits at $0.093 down 87% from its high. This comes at a time when [...] The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: DOGE Eyes Rally as Pepeto Targets 100x Returns After the Binance Listing Opens appeared first on Blockonomi.

forklog.media White House Warns of Insider Trading Risks Following Suspicious Oil Bets

The U.S. administration has cautioned its staff against using non-public information for trading on financial markets amid suspicious transactions linked to geopolitical events, reports Reuters.  Trigger: Trades Before Iran Announcements According to the agency, an internal memo was circulated on March 24 following a series of unusually precise trades in the oil market. These involved bets of approximately $500 million on Brent and WTI futures, placed just minutes before Donald Trump's statement on Iran the previous day. After the announcement of halting strikes by U.S. armed forces, commodity prices fell by about 15%. This synchrony raised suspicions of potential insider information use. As one of the latest examples, Reuters cited a position in oil worth ~$950 million placed hours before the ceasefire announcement between Iran and the U.S. on Tuesday, April 7. “While he [Trump] aims for a strong and profitable stock market for all, members of Congress and other government officials should be prohibited from using insider information for financial gain,” a White House representative wrote in response to the agency's inquiry. Prediction Markets Under Scrutiny The situation also drew attention to crypto prediction platforms like Polymarket, where users wager on the outcomes of political and military events, reports Cointelegraph. Analysts estimate that some traders could have earned around $1 million by accurately predicting the timing of potential U.S. actions. This heightened concerns that participants with access to confidential information might be using such platforms for profit. In response to the incident, three bills were introduced in the U.S. Congress. The proposed provisions include:  banning government officials from participating in prediction market trades; tightening control over insider information use; increasing transparency of operations. Back in April, U.S. tax experts disagreed on how prediction platform users should pay taxes on their winnings.

blockonomi.com Star Xu calls Changpeng Zhao a Liar as Crypto Founders Revive Old Dispute

TLDR Star Xu publicly accused Changpeng Zhao of making false statements tied to past disputes at OKCoin. The conflict resurfaced after Zhao’s memoir prompted Xu to restate earlier allegations and claims. Zhao denied all accusations and said he had already addressed the claims during a public response in 2015. The disagreement expanded when Xu questioned [...] The post Star Xu calls Changpeng Zhao a Liar as Crypto Founders Revive Old Dispute appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com This Ripple-Ethereum Crossover Could Usher In A New Era Of Trading

Ripple and Ethereum are increasingly aligning through a key stablecoin development that is beginning to reshape how liquidity moves across blockchain ecosystems. With new RLUSD supply entering Ethereum, this shift points to a more connected trading environment where assets are no longer confined to a single network, but can move efficiently across multiple markets. Ripple […]

blockonomi.com $2.2B Crypto Options Expiry Set to Impact BTC and ETH Prices

TLDR Bitcoin leads the crypto options expiry with $1.9 billion in contracts on Deribit. Ethereum accounts for $328 million in expiring options, influencing price activity. Bitcoin’s max pain level stands at $69,000, below its current trading price. Ethereum’s max pain point is $2,050, while its market price remains higher. Trading volumes for both BTC and [...] The post $2.2B Crypto Options Expiry Set to Impact BTC and ETH Prices appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Tokenized Treasuries Cross $7B as Institutions Move Real Capital onto Blockchain Rails

TLDR: The tokenized treasury market crossed $7 billion in early 2026, reflecting strong institutional demand for onchain government debt. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund raised over $500 million on Ethereum within weeks, marking a major milestone for real-world asset tokenization. Money market fund yields surged from near 0% in 2022 to above 5% by 2023, driven by [...] The post Tokenized Treasuries Cross $7B as Institutions Move Real Capital onto Blockchain Rails appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Newly Launched Outset Media Index Gives Early Users Special Access Benefits in Exchange for Feedback

Outset Media Index (OMI), a newly soft-launched platform for standardizing media benchmarking, is running an early feedback round. The program is designed to turn the first wave of users into active contributors, helping refine how the index works in real-world media, PR, marketing, and research workflows. All participants will receive a level-up upgrade to their current [...] The post Newly Launched Outset Media Index Gives Early Users Special Access Benefits in Exchange for Feedback appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Crypto Victims Relieved – Or Too Late? What Operation Atlantic Really Means

Crypto companies and public authorities are joining forces in “Operation Atlantic”, a coordinated push to shut down crypto fraud schemes and approval‑phishing attacks. A Transnational Operation Against Crypto Phishing Scams Operation Atlantic is a rare case of law enforcement moving in near real time to block scammers before funds fully disappear on‑chain. The operation is […]

news.bitcoin.com World Liberty Financial Borrows Millions on Dolomite, Defends WLFI Collateral

World Liberty Financial defended a reported multi-million dollar stablecoin borrowing position on the Dolomite lending protocol after decentralized finance ( DeFi) analysts flagged risks tied to illiquid collateral and pool concentration. Key Takeaways: World Liberty Financial borrowed millions in stablecoins on Dolomite using 5 billion WLFI tokens as collateral in April 2026. DeFi analysts warn […]

blockmanity.com The 10 Biggest Crypto Losers: People Who Lost Billions in Bitcoin, ETH and Beyond

Cryptocurrency has made headlines for creating overnight millionaires. But it has also destroyed fortunes just as fast. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other coins promise big gains, yet the market is full of traps. Lost private keys, bad trades, exchange crashes—these stories […] The post The 10 Biggest Crypto Losers: People Who Lost Billions in Bitcoin, ETH and Beyond appeared first on Blockmanity.

forklog.media Tether Unveils SDK for AI Deployment on Any Device

Tether has introduced the QVAC SDK, a toolkit designed for developing and deploying artificial intelligence directly on user devices. Tether Launches QVAC SDK as the AI Universal Building Block that Runs, Trains, and Evolves Intelligence Across any Device and PlatformLearn more: https://t.co/n7mkjkD8cz— Tether (@tether) April 9, 2026 According to the company, the open-source software kit allows for the creation and further training of AI models on devices ranging from smartphones to servers, independent of cloud infrastructure. Solutions developed with the SDK can operate on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux with a single codebase, eliminating the need for adaptation to specific operating environments. Moving Away from Centralized AI The company introduced the QVAC platform for decentralized artificial intelligence in May 2025. Tether noted that the current centralized AI model is not scalable due to latency, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and concentrated control. As an alternative, the company proposed a concept of local deployment, where computations occur on the user's device, and data is not transmitted to external servers. This approach aims to ensure: higher privacy levels; low latency; resilience to failures and internet outages. “Applications based on QVAC continue to function even with low connectivity speeds, making AI more practical in real-world scenarios. If the internet goes down or a server farm fails, nothing changes for the user,” the developers explained. Technical Architecture The SDK is built on QVAC Fabric—a modification of the minimalist llama.cpp engine for running local models. It supports full compatibility with the Llama ecosystem for text generation, embedding, and multimodal workloads. The platform also integrates several standalone mechanisms such as Parakeet (speech recognition) and Bergamot (translation). These are unified by a single API, allowing developers to combine functions without altering application logic. QVAC SDK includes built-in P2P interaction mechanisms based on the Holepunch stack, enabling: distribution of models without centralized servers; use and future training of AI in a distributed network. Tether positions QVAC SDK as a foundational element for a new class of applications—from personal AI assistants to autonomous agents integrated with Web3 services. “The world is approaching a point where billions of people will share the planet with billions of autonomous machines and trillions of AI agents. The current structure, where every decision is made through a centralized server, will not scale to meet this reality,” stated Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino. Back in December 2025, the QVAC team introduced an open dataset for AI training.

blockonomi.com Best Crypto to Invest In With 1000x Before Listing While Solana Bittensor and Render Hold

Securitize just partnered with Nasdaq listed Currenc Group to tokenize public equities on Solana, and Circle launched CPN Managed Payments for institutions to settle through USDC. Enterprise money is not testing the water, it is building production systems on chain. The best crypto to invest in right now sits at a presale where a working [...] The post Best Crypto to Invest In With 1000x Before Listing While Solana Bittensor and Render Hold appeared first on Blockonomi.