TLDR: TAO fell from $337 to $270 within 24 hours after Covenant AI announced its exit over governance concerns. Covenant AI claimed revenue was halted abruptly, and decision-making power shifted away from the broader community. Infrastructure updates were reportedly introduced without consensus, raising concerns among contributors about control. The project, once backed by major AI [...] The post TAO Drops 16% After Covenant AI Exit Raises Fresh Centralization Concerns in Bittensor appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Securitize has integrated with TRON, expanding tokenized securities access to over 373 million blockchain accounts. A new real-world asset product is set to launch on TRON, with full details expected to be announced shortly. TRON processes over $7.9 trillion in annual transfer volume, making it a strong network for tokenized asset distribution. The partnership [...] The post Securitize Integrates With TRON to Bring Tokenized Real-World Assets to a Global Blockchain Network appeared first on Blockonomi.

One analyst said ETH could be aiming for a brief pump before it nosedives again.

Running a successful crypto presale or ICO requires more than a good project. It requires attention. Investors need to know the sale exists. The crypto community needs to understand what the project does. Industry observers need a reason to take notice. Yet the vast majority of token presales and ICO launches happen with zero professional [...] The post Kooc Media Introduces PR Support for New Crypto Presales and ICO Projects appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum processed more transactions in the first three months of 2026 than in any quarter in its history — 200 million in total, a 43% jump from the previous quarter. Related Reading: Global Authorities Move Against Crypto Phishing, 20K Victims Revealed That milestone came alongside a sharp rise in new users, with 284,000 first-time participants […]

Bitwise Asset Management filed another amendment to its pending U.S. spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Hyperliquid’s HYPE token this week, reconfirming its BHYP ticker and 0.67% management fee as Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas signaled a launch could be imminent. Key Takeaways: Bitwise filed a second amendment for its BHYP ETF on April 10, […]

Preparations for Cardano's intra-era hard fork to Protocol Version 11 continue to gain steam.

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XRP Ledger has seen reduced participation as XRP payments on the ledger fall to levels not seen this week despite the mild price increase.

Shiba Inu's pseudonymous founder Ryoshi sealed SHIB's fate with a single move at its launch.

Meanwhile, XRP marked a minor weekly increase and it's close to the $1.35 resistance.

The number of Bitcoin millionaires has significantly dropped amid the BTC downtrend since the start of the year. This comes as long-term holders (LTHs) remain underwater, with BTC well below its current all-time high (ATH) of $126,000.  Number of Bitcoin Millionaires Crashes 14% A Finbold research has revealed a 14% decline in the number of […]

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Zcash (ZEC) has jumped 57% in the past week to outperform Bitcoin as the quantum threat shapes interest.

Online gambling is experiencing a generational handoff. The platforms that defined the industry for the past decade are still standing, still profitable, and still serving millions. But a new wave of players has arrived with expectations shaped by cryptocurrency, instant digital transactions, and gamified experiences. For these players, the traditional online gambling model feels like [...] The post Why Players Are Looking Beyond DraftKings — And Considering ZunaBet appeared first on Blockonomi.

The U.S. government moved roughly 2.44 bitcoin, valued at more than $177,000, from seized proceeds linked to a federal steroid trafficking and money laundering case to a Coinbase Prime institutional custody address on Friday. Key Takeaways: The U.S. government sent approximately 2.44 BTC, valued at more than $177,000, linked to Glenn Olivio, to Coinbase Prime […]

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US job growth stayed modest in March as AI hiring stayed weak, entry-level roles shrank, and workers reported more rework.

Ethereum is trading around $2,240 as markets navigate a tense macro environment. The Middle-East conflicts continue to dominate headlines, and inflation is pressuring retail liquidity. Adding a layer of internal noise to the picture, the Ethereum Foundation sold 5,000 ETH earlier this week, which drew attention from the community, even though it only reflects operational […]

While some proponents believe AI will bring about an employment boom, so far its effect has been to dampen entry-level hiring while delivering mixed results on productivity.

The token of the Trump-associated DeFi platform World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has reached new local lows amid increasing criticism of the project's lending model. Source: CoinMarketCap. On April 11, the token's price plummeted to $0.077, nearly 83% below the $0.46 mark reached in September 2025. Price Pressure The token's decline followed the disclosure of borrowing operations, through which the project's treasury raised about $75 million in stablecoins (including its own — USD1). The collateral consisted of 5 billion WLFI, controlled by the team. Following the news, the asset's price dropped by more than 10%, and its market capitalization shrank by hundreds of millions of dollars. Community Concerns Criticism is focused on the structure of the deal. Commentators note that the project used billions of tokens as collateral, allowing it to raise liquidity without additional external capital. This model is termed "circular financing," as it essentially involves loans backed by an asset controlled by the borrower. The company utilized the lending DeFi protocol Dolomite, co-founded by Corey Kaplan, who also serves as an advisor to World Liberty Financial. Dolomite is not among the leaders in the decentralized lending segment, ranking 19th in total value locked at $147.6 million. In comparison, the top two, Aave and Morpho, have $25.3 billion and $7.5 billion, respectively (DeFiLlama). Users have pointed out the risks of potential conflicts of interest and the concentration of WLFI liquidity in a relatively small protocol. This implies a critically high dependency of the lender on a single borrower. Commentators highlighted the token's shallow market depth, with a total capitalization of $2.5 billion. The need to liquidate even 5% of the total volume could catastrophically crash the asset's price, one critic emphasized. Project's Response World Liberty Financial dismissed the concerns, stating that the collateral position is not at risk of liquidation and will be increased if necessary. We are one of the largest suppliers and borrowers on WLFI Markets.Yes, we supplied WLFI as collateral and borrowed stablecoins. No, we are nowhere near liquidation — and frankly, even if markets moved dramatically against us, we'd simply supply more collateral. That's not a…— WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) April 9, 2026 The team also stated that it acts as an "anchor borrower," creating "exceptional" returns for other protocol participants. Additionally, the company announced that in the coming weeks, WLFI investors will be able to vote on a proposal to change the token unlock schedule. It is expected that early investors will gain access to their assets sooner than planned. Back in February, the project announced plans to launch the World Swap platform for currency exchange and money transfers.

With more activity on XRP Ledger, more developers are now active in the ecosystem.

US government moved 2.438 BTC to Coinbase Prime from wallets linked by Arkham to an alleged steroid distribution case.

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The Pepeto price prediction gets its strongest signal yet after Canary Capital filed for the first US spot PEPE ETF, proving meme coins are now serious enough for Wall Street fund wrappers, according to Yahoo Finance. The meme sector added $2 billion in seven days to $31 billion. That shift changes the Pepeto price prediction [...] The post The Pepeto Price Prediction That Has Analysts Drawing Lines From Presale Entry to the Original Pepe Valuation appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Bitcoin market could be facing another crucial event that would bolster its long-term integrity. This is highlighted in a recent evaluation of Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) reforms, which suggests a major impact on Bitcoin may come not from an increase in investor count, but from how its participant base evolves. Related […]

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The stablecoin sector added to its upward trajectory this week, with inflows reaching $1.367 billion since April 4. At present, the fiat-pegged token economy sits at an all-time high of $318.605 billion. Key Takeaways: The stablecoin market hit an all-time high of $318.6B, needing just $1.4B to reach $320B. USDC gained $1.27B in seven days […]

Bitcoin Magazine The Core Issue: The Role and History of Bitcoin Core Maintainers Bitcoin Core’s maintainer system began with Satoshi Nakamoto merging every commit himself. Today, trusted key holders like Ava Chow, Gloria Zhao and the newly added TheCharlatan control merges to the master branch—ensuring the $2T+ network’s stability through merit-based consensus. This post The Core Issue: The Role and History of Bitcoin Core Maintainers first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

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Ethereum developers target the first generalized Glamsterdam devnet next week.

Explore the top quantum computing stocks of 2026: IonQ's record accuracy, IBM's enterprise focus, and Microsoft's Majorana chip lead this $4.24B market. The post Top Quantum Computing Stocks for 2026: IonQ, IBM, and Microsoft Lead the Charge appeared first on Blockonomi.

AI-driven customer success strategies are transforming sales teams into lean, high-efficiency revenue generators. The post Carles Reina: Customer success must evolve into a revenue-generating function, AI will reshape sales teams, and human interaction is critical for outbound effectiveness | 20VC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Super Micro (SMCI) stock surged ~9% Friday after unveiling Gold Series pre-built AI servers that ship in three days, targeting fast enterprise deployment. The post Super Micro (SMCI) Stock Surges 9% on Gold Series AI Server Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.

Citi downgrades six software stocks while Piper Sandler warns of Anthropic agent risks. Hardware outperforms as AI reshapes the technology landscape. The post Software Sector Under Siege: Why Wall Street Is Sounding the AI Alarm appeared first on Blockonomi.

A suspect was apprehended after launching a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's SF home and threatening OpenAI's headquarters. No casualties were reported. The post OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Residence Hit by Molotov Cocktail Attack in San Francisco appeared first on Blockonomi.

Police arrested a suspect after a firebomb attack at Sam Altman’s home and threats near OpenAI headquarters Friday night.

Crypto’s transparent ledger makes sanctions evasion easier to trace, allowing authorities to track and potentially freeze illicit flows.

Bitcoin Charges Towards <$73K> Again: ETH, HYPE, and RAVE Fuel <Crypto Market Surge> The crypto world is buzzing once more as Bitcoin (BTC) pushes close to its recent high of . After a quiet weekend, BTC broke out and hit […] The post Bitcoin Charges Towards $73K Again: ETH, HYPE, and RAVE Fuel Crypto Market Surge appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Shiba Inu's circulating supply continues to deflate as network activity remains strong amid rising burn activity.

CoreWeave (CRWV) jumped 11% to $102 on Anthropic and Meta cloud deals, but insider sales and $3.5B debt raise questions about the AI infrastructure firm. The post CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Surges 11% on Major Anthropic and Meta Contracts Despite Executive Share Sales appeared first on Blockonomi.

DocuSign (DOCU) stock dropped 6% after Citi's downgrade to Neutral with a $50 target, citing weak 8% growth and emerging AI competition threats. The post DocuSign (DOCU) Stock Plunges After Citigroup Slashes Rating and Price Target appeared first on Blockonomi.

SanDisk (SNDK) joins Nasdaq-100 April 20, ousting Atlassian. Analysts raise targets to $1,250 amid 2,640% yearly gain driven by AI and NAND demand. The post SanDisk (SNDK) Gains Nasdaq-100 Entry After 2,640% Rally as Wall Street Upgrades Pour In appeared first on Blockonomi.

Zoom (ZM) stock fell 5.7% Thursday as AI agent concerns from Anthropic and OpenAI triggered enterprise software selloff. Analysis of valuation and outlook. The post Zoom (ZM) Stock Plunges 5.7% Amid AI Agent Disruption Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP community events begin April 13 with an XRPL audit contest and continue at Paris Blockchain Week on April 15.

Broadcom (AVGO) gained 4.69% on AI chip deals with Google and Anthropic, while insiders sold $14.8M. Q1 earnings beat expectations with strong growth. The post Broadcom (AVGO) Surges Nearly 5% on Major AI Chip Contracts as Insiders Dump $14.8M in Shares appeared first on Blockonomi.

SanDisk (SNDK) joins Nasdaq-100 on April 20, replacing Atlassian. Analysts raise targets to $1,250 as stock soars 2,640% on AI demand and NAND pricing. The post SanDisk (SNDK) Stock Surges 2,640% as Nasdaq-100 Addition Looms appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Coinbase Premium is on the rise again, suggesting massive institutional accumulation.

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Tesla (TSLA) stock receives bullish ratings from BofA and Morgan Stanley, who see the company's robotaxi strategy as a major competitive advantage. The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock: Wall Street Banks Bet Big on Robotaxi Despite Delivery Weakness appeared first on Blockonomi.

AI's transformative impact on coding is reshaping industries and driving significant market shifts. The post Jordi Visser: Bitcoin above $76,000 and Ethereum above $2,400 could signal market stability, AI demand prevents recession, and inflation may rise to levels not seen since the early 90s | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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XRP traded at $1.35 as Congress returned on April 13, with traders watching the CLARITY Act and new analyst price targets.

Bitcoin developers have introduced a new upgrade that will see a shift in memory capacity.

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PI has lost the $0.17 support after a 30% monthly plunge.

WLFI token crashes 12% to record lows amid Dolomite collateral controversy. Treasury buybacks 48% underwater as Justin Sun's holdings lose $11M overnight. The post WLFI Token Plunges to Record Low Amid Dolomite Collateral Controversy appeared first on Blockonomi.

Expectations are on the rise as the XRP community prepares for an event-filled week ahead.

Grayscale added HYPE, TON, TRX and other tokens to its Q2 watchlist as it also filed for a spot HYPE ETF.

As it stands, the country, Bhutan has liquidated about 70% of its Bitcoin treasury during the past 1.5 years, according to on-chain statistics shared.  That’s not a small adjustment. That’s quite a drop, particularly for a sovereign holder. Offloading 13k BTC To Just Under 4k BTC If we look at the numbers, the drop is pretty clear. In October 2024, for instance, Bhutan held approximately 13,000 BTC. Fast forward to today, and that number is down to approximately 3,954 BTC. At current estimates, that remaining stash is valued at about $280.6 million. Thus, in under two years the nation has The post Bhutan Has Sold Over 70% Of Its Bitcoin Holdings In The Last 18 Months appeared first on The Merkle News.

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A patch has been available for nearly a year, but millions of Android users may still be running vulnerable crypto wallet apps — leaving their funds and private keys exposed to a known security flaw. Related Reading: Japan Moves Crypto Under Financial Law, Toughens Penalties For Fraud Microsoft’s Defender Security Research Team went public last […]

OKX has made a strategic investment in Vietnam’s CAEX exchange to support its participation in a government-backed crypto pilot. The move reflects a broader shift toward regulated digital asset platforms across Southeast Asia. Key Takeaways OKX invested in CAEX to meet Vietnam’s $380 million pilot requirement, advancing regulation. CAEX, backed by OKX and Hashkey, signals […]

The Metaplanet CEO has reacted as the Japanese government establishes friendly crypto regulations, posing Bitcoin for more adoption.

Strategy now holds 766,970 BTC worth over $54 billion after buying roughly 45,000 BTC in the past 30 days, proving the largest corporate holder is not slowing down even with BTC above $71,000. The binance new listing calendar is where the next round of returns gets decided, and the presale filling fastest right now is [...] The post Binance New Listing Calendar Heats Up as Strategy Holds 766,970 BTC and One Presale Fills Fast appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: Attackers socially engineered OVHcloud support to remove hardware 2FA, enabling full account access within an hour. The phishing site used an Inferno Drainer kit and ran live for roughly four hours on March 30, 2026. ICANN’s five-day domain transfer lock gave Steakhouse Financial time to cancel an outbound transfer filed by the attacker. Steakhouse [...] The post Steakhouse Financial Confirms DNS Hijack, Says No User Funds Were Lost appeared first on Blockonomi.

WLFI fell to a record low after wallets tied to the project used 5 billion tokens to borrow $75 million in stablecoins.

BTC is close to $73,000, but will it chart new gains as the talks progress?

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Eternal Malware on Blockchain: Steals Crypto, Passwords, and More Blockchain tech promises security and forever storage. But hackers now hide malware on the blockchain that no one can delete. This new threat pulls code from chains like TRON and Aptos. […] The post Eternal Malware on Blockchain: This Unkillable Threat Steals Crypto, Passwords, and More appeared first on Blockmanity.

On April 10, the government of Bhutan sold 250 BTC for $18 million. Since the beginning of the year, authorities have withdrawn assets worth approximately $180 million from the national bitcoin reserve. THE DRAGON KING IS SELLING BITCOINThe Fifth Dragon King of Bhutan, Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, just sold $18M of BTC.Bhutan has sold approximately $180M Bitcoin since the start of the year. pic.twitter.com/IedWLUK8D0— Arkham (@arkham) April 10, 2026 According to Arkham Intelligence, at its peak in October 2024, the kingdom held approximately 13,000 BTC. Over the past 18 months, the sovereign fund manager Druk Holding and Investments has gradually liquidated about 71% of the assets. At the time of writing, the government-controlled wallet holds ~3774 BTC valued at $274.8 million. Bhutan's bitcoin reserve was built through state-supported bitcoin mining using surplus hydroelectric power. However, the last funds received into the national crypto fund from the Foundry USA pool operator's address were recorded on November 13, 2024. The transfer amounted to ~$0.9 BTC (~$75,730 at the time of the transaction). Due to the prolonged pause in replenishing the national reserve, journalist Colin Wu speculated that the state had ceased cryptocurrency mining operations. In 2025, the economics of bitcoin mining deteriorated sharply. Network difficulty, debt burden, and stagnant cryptocurrency prices led to the capitulation of approximately 20% of miners, according to CoinShares. CoinDesk suggested that the profitability of Bhutan's small-scale bitcoin farm suffered significantly under these conditions, and direct electricity sales to neighboring India proved to be considerably more lucrative. In the first quarter of 2026, the hash rate of the leading cryptocurrency network declined by approximately 6%.

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Aethir said it contained an ATH bridge hack, kept Ethereum supply intact, and limited user losses to under $90,000.

Bitcoin rose above $73,000, Ethereum reclaimed $2,200, and total crypto market value reached $2.53 trillion on April 11.

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Report says Iran may seek crypto tolls from oil ships in Hormuz, while analysts question whether Bitcoin, stablecoins, or yuan fit.

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WLFI fell to a record low after it was revealed that the project used billions of its own tokens as collateral to borrow $75 million in stablecoins.

The bullishness surrounding the Ethereum price has not waned despite its disappointing performance over the last few years. Investors and analysts alike continue to skew heavily toward the expectation that the altcoin’s price will rise. Crypto analyst Leshka.eth shared their own prediction recently, forecasting that the Ethereum price is destined to hit new all-time highs […]

TLDR: Stablecoin market cap hit $320B in Q1 2026, with monthly transfer volumes peaking at $1.8T. Systemic leverage compressed to ~3% after October’s deleveraging, reshaping how crypto trades. Corporate Bitcoin holdings crossed 1.13M BTC, with treasury strategies turning actively managed. Bitcoin ETPs attracted $18.7B in global inflows, with March alone bringing $1.3B net back in. [...] The post Crypto Market Drops 22% in Q1 2026, But Structural Quality Reaches Record Highs: Report appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tech giants' shift to infrastructure investment could reshape investor returns and market dynamics. The post Jonathan Heathcote: Big tech is shifting to physical infrastructure investments, foreign capital is reshaping US asset valuations, and labor’s share of output is declining | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A federal judge blocked Arizona from enforcing gambling laws against Kalshi as the CFTC pressed its case in court.

DASH has rocketed by double-digits.

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During a recent interview, President Javier Milei stated that the largest obstacle to dollarization in Argentina was that people did not want it. He stressed that even when the government has approved the use of the dollar for financial transactions, people still do not use it. Key Takeaways: Javier Milei admits his dollarization push stalled; […]

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.

TLDR: Trident’s RLUSD Ghana pilot targets 2.1M MSMEs with faster settlement and lower transfer friction. The rollout adds RLUSD/GHS liquidity pools to support stablecoin and cedi business settlement flows. Automated tax rails place blockchain payments directly into Ghana’s revenue collection systems. Mid-2026 remains the target launch window, pending regulatory approvals and system readiness. Trident Digital [...] The post Trident Digital Taps Ripple RLUSD for Ghana MSME Payments Pilot appeared first on Blockonomi.

This week, "Deconstruction" focuses on the search for the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the evolving crisis in the Persian Gulf, innovations from Anthropic, and the capitulation of miners. Satoshi Nakamoto Unveiled Pulitzer Prize winner John Carreyrou from the New York Times suggested that British cryptographer Adam Back might be the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. The journalist analyzed thousands of cypherpunk posts and found similarities in writing style that pointed to the Blockstream founder. Carreyrou also examined hundreds of court records and emails. The investigation took 18 months. The trigger was the 2024 documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery. In one scene, Back was sitting on a bench in Riga and tensed up when the director mentioned him as a possible creator of the first cryptocurrency. Carreyrou, claiming to be able to detect lies, found the cryptographer's behavior suspicious. Truce in Iran Iran rejected the idea of a temporary truce and called for a complete cessation of hostilities. The proposal, transmitted by Tehran through Pakistan, consisted of 10 points, including guarantees of non-aggression in the future, compensation for damages, lifting of international sanctions, and the creation of a security protocol for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump called the initiative "an important but insufficient step." On April 7, he wrote on Truth Social that "an entire civilization will perish tonight." The United States continued to deploy additional forces to the Middle East, and strategic bombers flew from the US to the region just hours before the ultimatum expired. Considering Trump's threats of "an entire civilization perishing," some commentators speculated about a nuclear strike. However, the US president stated that he agreed to a two-week truce with Iran on the condition of opening Hormuz. According to him, negotiations mediated by Pakistan yielded positive results. "We received a 10-point proposal from Iran and believe it could be an acceptable basis for negotiations," Trump wrote. Anthropic's Breakthrough The company Anthropic developed a new powerful model, Claude Mythos, but refrained from releasing it publicly due to high security risks. Instead of a public release, the firm launched Project Glasswing — an initiative involving AWS, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, JPMorgan Chase, Linux Foundation, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Palo Alto Networks to test the tool in secure conditions. The startup allocated up to $100 million in credits for using Mythos and $4 million in direct donations to open-source security organizations. Within weeks of testing, Mythos discovered thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities in major operating systems and web browsers. Among the most notable examples: A 27-year-old vulnerability in OpenBSD (considered one of the most secure OSs), allowing remote crashing of any server based on this system; A 16-year-old vulnerability in FFmpeg — a video technology used by Netflix and browsers. It went undetected by five million automated tests; A chain of vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel, giving an attacker full control over the device. During experiments, Mythos demonstrated not only outstanding technical capabilities but also unexpected behavior, as noted in its system map. In one test, the model was placed in a secure sandbox with the goal of escaping. It quickly found a vulnerability, executed a long chain of actions, and exited the environment. Mythos did not stop there. The neural network found another bug and gained broad internet access. Initially, it was assumed it would only access a few resources to communicate with the developer. Ultimately, the model informed him of its "escape" while he was eating a sandwich in the park and published the details of the breach publicly. Exodus from Mining The Bitcoin mining industry is undergoing the most radical transformation in its history. What once seemed like a forced diversification amid market instability has, by spring 2026, led to a complete rebirth of the sector. Traditional miners, who have long ensured the stability and security of the blockchain, are hastily retraining as data center operators for artificial intelligence needs. This shift is accompanied by an unprecedented "sale of family silver": companies are liquidating accumulated Bitcoin reserves to pay for Nvidia graphics accelerators and settle massive debts. Classic mining for asset accumulation is rapidly becoming a thing of the past, giving way to hybrid infrastructure models. But what future awaits the first cryptocurrency if hashing becomes merely a low-margin byproduct of renting racks for neural networks? The answer in the full podcast version: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Deezer Yandex Music YouTube Music

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Bitwise updated its Hyperliquid ETF filing with a ticker and fee as competition grows for the first spot HYPE fund.

Why Crypto’s Hype Can’t Match These Stable Tech Winners Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum promise huge gains, but their wild price swings make them risky. One day you’re up 200%, the next you’re down just as fast. That’s the thrill […] The post 4 AI Tech Stocks Outperforming Bitcoin and Every Cryptocurrency in 2026 appeared first on Blockmanity.

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CFTC named five members of its innovation task force as the agency expands work on crypto, AI, and prediction market rules.

Kalshi users placed Artemis II bets on NASA briefing language as the crewed Moon mission ended in Friday splashdown coverage across markets.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reportedly endorsed the European Union’s (EU) plan to shift oversight of key financial markets, including crypto, from national authorities to a centralized supervisory authority. Related Reading: Bithumb Seeks Legal Action To Recover Unreturned Bitcoin From $40B Payout Error ECB Greenlights Crypto Oversight Centralization On Friday, the European Central Bank […]

CoreWeave signed a multi-year Anthropic deal, sending shares higher as it expanded its AI cloud customer base Friday.

A federal judge in Arizona has temporarily barred state officials from enforcing gambling laws against Kalshi, siding with the CFTC.

Digital asset firm Tok-Edge has emerged from stealth with a confirmed valuation of $15 million. Following a $1.5 million seed round led by veteran investor Marcus Meijer, the firm is now aiming for a $100 million first close for its flagship fund later in 2026. Key Takeaways: Tok-Edge secured a $15 million valuation and a […]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong backed the CLARITY Act after delays, aligning with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s call.

Iran may charge crypto tolls at Strait of Hormuz. Analysts weigh in on Bitcoin vs stablecoins and compliance risks for global shipping companies. The post Iran’s Crypto Toll Plan Could Transform the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Blockonomi.

US CPI rose 3.3% in March as energy prices jumped, while Bitcoin climbed above $72,000 after the inflation data release Friday.

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Bittensor (TAO) plummeted 30% after Covenant AI exited, alleging centralized control by co-founder. Analysis shows risk of further 45% decline ahead. The post Bittensor (TAO) Plunges 30% Amid Centralization Allegations Against Co-Founder appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bhutan has sold 70% of its Bitcoin reserves since October 2024, moving over $233M in 2026. Mining operations appear halted as holdings drop to 3,774 BTC. The post Bhutan Liquidates 70% of Bitcoin Portfolio Over 18 Months Amid Mining Slowdown appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Fundstrat’s Tom Lee just placed BTC between $200,000 and $250,000 for this cycle, Goldman Sachs expects two rate cuts in 2026, and Kevin Warsh takes over as Fed chair in May with a track record of pushing for lower rates. The crypto bull run setup is forming, but the wallets that built generational wealth last [...] The post Is the Crypto Bull Run Starting as Fundstrat Targets $200,000 BTC and One Presale Nears Listing appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Circle (CRCL) has responded publicly to mounting criticism tied to the exploit of Solana’s Drift Protocol, an attack that reports say siphoned roughly $270–$285 million from the decentralized venue.  Amid backlash circulating on social media, critics allege that the USDC issuer failed to stop the stolen funds, even though the stablecoin has mechanisms—such as freezing […]

Ethereum (ETH) holds $2,200+ after setting 3 records: 30% staking ratio ATH, 1.3M+ transfers, and $2.2B open interest spike. US demand rising via ETFs. The post Ethereum (ETH) Breaks Three Major Milestones in Seven Days—Bull Run Incoming? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase CEO now supports CLARITY Act as Treasury Secretary and White House push Congress. Senate vote planned for April, but stablecoin rewards remain divisive. The post CLARITY Act Gains Momentum as Coinbase CEO, Treasury Chief, and White House Push for Passage appeared first on Blockonomi.

Can XRP indeed explode by over 2,300%? Here's what ChatGPT thinks about its chances.

Bitcoin reaches $73,300 six-week high as ETFs buy $240M. Glassnode spots resistance at $78K-$80K. Polymarket gives 26% odds for April $80K target. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Surges Past $73K as ETFs Pour in $240M During Friday Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

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XRP reclaims $1.35 Bollinger Bands support on the daily chart, signaling a potential move toward $1.42 for the upcoming week as buyers regain short-term control.

Ethereum is trading above $2,200 and pushing against key resistance levels. The price is at a decision point. And across four of the world’s largest exchanges simultaneously, the supply of ETH available to be sold has been quietly, persistently disappearing. Related Reading: Bitcoin Just Hit A Generational Buy Zone. Discover The One Condition Still Missing […]

Iran’s for Strait of Hormuz: Top Crypto Stories This Week The crypto world never sleeps, and this week brought some wild headlines. From reports of Iran demanding to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to drama in the DeFi space […] The post Iran’s Bitcoin Tolls for Strait of Hormuz: Top Crypto Stories This Week appeared first on Blockmanity.

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TLDR: Japan lifted Rapidus backing to $16.3B as its 2nm AI chip production deadline remains fixed for 2027. New funds support Fujitsu-linked design work and strengthen Japan’s domestic AI semiconductor stack. Hokkaido foundry progress cleared ministry review, unlocking another ¥631.5B in state support. The Rapidus plan ties AI compute growth to supply chain security and [...] The post Japan Unleashes $4B More on Rapidus as 2nm AI Race Tightens appeared first on Blockonomi.

We have gathered the week’s most important cybersecurity news. The FBI puts cybercrime losses at $21bn. Chrome adds chip-level protection against info-stealers. Ukraine unmasks “helpers” offering crypto trading. Researchers reveal new ways to hack computers. The FBI estimates $21bn in cybercrime losses Victims in the United States lost around $21bn to cybercrime, according to a report by the FBI for 2025. Top categories included investment fraud, business email compromise, tech-support scams and data breaches. The tally rose by 26% compared with 2024. Source: FBI. Last year, the most common complaints were: phishing — 191,000 cases; extortion — 89,000; investment schemes — 72,000. The last category accounted for 49% of recorded incidents, with losses of $8.6bn. However, the largest damage came from cryptocurrency-related crime: losses exceeded $11bn across 181,565 cases. Source: FBI. Key findings: cyber fraud featured in 453,000 complaints and caused $17.7bn in losses; Americans aged over 60 suffered the most: $7.7bn in losses (up 37% year-on-year); for the first time, AI-enabled scams (voice cloning, fake profiles, forged documents and deepfake videos) were included: 22,300 complaints and $893m in losses.  Chrome gets chip-level protection against info-stealers Google launched Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) in Chrome 146 for Windows. The feature is designed to block malware from stealing and reusing cookies. Session cookies act as authentication tokens that let users access accounts without re-entering credentials. Info-stealers such as GlassWorm and LummaC2 have learned to extract these data effectively from browser memory or local files. DBSC cryptographically binds a user’s session to specific hardware—the computer’s security chip: on Windows — Trusted Platform Module; on macOS — Secure Enclave. How the protection works: the chip generates a unique public–private key pair; the private key cannot be exported off the device; to issue new short-lived session cookies, Chrome must prove to the server that it controls the corresponding private key. If an attacker steals cookies, they become almost immediately useless, as the server will not validate the session without the hardware-held key. macOS users will get the feature in a future Chrome update. Ukraine exposes “helpers” in cryptocurrency trading Ukrainian law enforcement uncovered a scheme to steal cryptocurrencies under the guise of trading assistance to “multiply profits,” the Cyber Police reported.  According to investigators, the perpetrators found potential victims in thematic Telegram channels. They sent links to fake websites that mimicked trading platforms but contained malware—crypto-drainers. After connecting a wallet to such a site, victims effectively granted the attackers full access to their assets without additional confirmation. Scale of losses: in one case, the suspects seized about 95,000 USDT; in another, they stole more than 1,000 USDT. The attackers moved funds between wallets, swapped them for other assets and converted them to cash. Police carried out 20 simultaneous searches at the residences of group members and at an office location. They seized computer equipment and mobile phones, cash and records confirming the illegal activity. Four members, including a co-organiser, were notified of suspicion of large-scale fraud and laundering of criminal proceeds. The charges carry up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of assets. Researchers disclose new ways to hack computers Three research groups presented new attacks on Nvidia GPUs’ memory. They can grant hackers privileged access by exploiting “bit flips.” Memory cells store information as electrical charges that define bits as 1s or 0s. A Rowhammer attack intensively agitates some cells to alter the charge in adjacent ones, causing bit flips. New Rowhammer variants targeting GDDR6 video memory: GDDRHammer. Works against the RTX 6000 on the Ampere architecture. Using new hammering patterns, the researchers achieved an average of 129 bit flips per memory bank—64 times more than last year’s GPUHammer. The attack allows an adversary to gain access to the CPU; GeForge works similarly but manipulates the page directory. The researchers achieved 1,171 bit flips on an RTX 3060 and 202 on an RTX 6000. According to them, this is the first GPU Rowhammer that enables privilege escalation to root; GPUBreach. The attacker coerces a kernel-privileged driver to perform an out-of-bounds write. The attack was demonstrated on an RTX A6000—a model widely used to train AI. The team from Toronto shared details with Nvidia, Google, AWS and Microsoft back in November 2025. In response, Google paid the researchers $600 under its bug-bounty programme. Nvidia said it may update its last-year security bulletin related to GPUHammer. Hackers exploited an old flaw in the Flowise AI platform  Hackers have begun actively exploiting a maximum-severity vulnerability in the Flowise AI platform, said VulnCheck cybersecurity expert Caitlin Condon. The tool is designed to build applications based on a LLM using AI agents, including by users without technical skills.  According to Condon, the flaw allows JavaScript code to run without any security checks. The issue was publicly disclosed in September last year with a warning that successful exploitation leads to command execution and access to the file system. According to the expert, the problem lies in the Flowise CustomMCP node, which allows configuration of a connection to an external server. At the time it was observed, activity was limited and originated from a single Starlink IP address. Between 12,000 and 15,000 custom Flowise instances are accessible online. It is not yet clear what share remain vulnerable. Condon recommended updating the software to version 3.1.1 (or at least 3.0.6), and considering disconnecting instances from the internet if external access is not required. In the US, scammers sent “fine notices” with phishing QR codes Fraudsters sent fake SMS about unpaid traffic fines, posing as state courts, BleepingComputer reports. The QR code led to a phishing site to take a $6.99 payment and subsequently steal personal and financial data.  The new campaign began a few weeks ago, according to the outlet. One user shared with the publication the text of a message targeting New York residents. Similar SMS reached victims in other states. Unlike previous campaigns with ordinary links, this version used an image of an alleged court notice. The message received by the newsroom claimed it was sent by the "Criminal Court of the City of New York." The recipient was threatened: either immediate payment of a fine for parking or toll violations, or a court appearance. Source: BleepingComputer. How the phishing worked: Scanning the code led to an intermediary site to solve a CAPTCHA, used to evade automated security systems. After that, the user landed on a site mimicking the Department of Motor Vehicles or another agency. In all examples, the “debt” amount was the same. Clicking the payment button opened a form to enter personal details and bank-card information. According to the outlet, the data were then stolen and could be used for fraud and identity theft. Also on ForkLog: Unknown actors attacked a Hyperliquid vault via a FARTCOIN pump. The password “123456” exposed a network of North Korean IT workers in the crypto industry. Bitcoin ATM operator Bitcoin Depot reported a $3.7m breach. OpenAI will strengthen measures to protect children. DEX Stabble urged users to withdraw assets over a North Korean hacker threat. Anthropic shut down public access to the Mythos AI model after it “escaped the lab.” Bitcoin Core will host a public demonstration of Bitcoin consensus vulnerabilities. Solana projects will get a unified incident-response system for hacks. North Korean operatives secretly wrote code for leading DeFi projects for seven years. Drift Protocol revealed details of a $280m hack. What to read this weekend? In a new piece, ForkLog and industry experts examine how DAOs are developing and what holds decentralised organisations back. 

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