Is the BTC bull run on hold? Peter Brandt maps a 1974 Copper-style pattern. See why a sub-$66,000 drop precedes the $75,000 breakout in this April 2026 roadmap.

• #bitcoin

IBM stock tumbles 22% in 2026's worst opening since 2002. Citi initiates Buy rating with $285 target as company settles $17M DOJ DEI probe. The post International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Tumbles 22% as Citi Analyst Sets $285 Price Target appeared first on Blockonomi.

CarMax (KMX) reports Q4 earnings Tuesday with Wall Street expecting $0.21 EPS. Options market prices in 10.5% move as turnaround plan faces reality check. The post CarMax (KMX) Q4 FY26 Earnings Preview: Turnaround Hopes Meet Reality Tuesday appeared first on Blockonomi.

The crypto market cap fell below the $2.5 trillion mark on Monday after the U.S. officially moved to impose a maritime blockade on Iranian traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to recent reports, the U.S. Central Command confirmed…

AI stock trading bots attract beginners seeking faster, automated entry into modern financial markets. In 2026, more beginners are searching for quantum AI stock trading bot free tools as a way to enter the market without spending years learning trading…

The utility token of RaveDAO (RAVE) has experienced an astronomical surge, rising 245% in 24 hours to surpass $9 and reaching a market capitalization of $2.4 billion. Key Takeaways: RAVE surged 245% on April 13, pushing its total monthly gains past 3,600% and market cap to $2.4 billion. Coinglass data shows $31.1 million in short […]

The collapse of negotiations and the US's preparation to blockade the Hormuz Strait have negatively impacted markets. In the past 24 hours, the price of the leading cryptocurrency has fallen by 1.4%, dropping below $71,000.  At the time of writing, the asset is trading around $70,700. Hourly chart BTC/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView.  The Ethereum rate fell by 1.5% to $2180.  Hourly chart ETH/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView.  Negotiation Failure and Hormuz Blockade  On April 11, talks between the US and Iran took place in Islamabad. The parties failed to reach a resolution, prompting a mass exodus of investors from risky assets, noted BTC Markets analyst Rachel Lucas.  13th April 2026 Daily crypto wrap: Geopolitical headlines dominated crypto markets today as US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed after 21 hours, triggering a sharp risk-off move. Bitcoin pulled back from near US$74,000 to around US$70,500 following President Trump's…— Rachael (@Rachael_M_Lucas) April 12, 2026 US Vice President J.D. Vance accused Tehran of refusing to accept the proposed terms. In response, Iranian authorities called Washington's demands "unreasonable." Following the diplomatic setback, US President Donald Trump announced the blockade of shipping in the Hormuz Strait starting April 13. The restrictions will affect all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports. According to the WSJ, the plan aims to deprive the country of the ability to export oil.  Additionally, Trump and his advisors are considering resuming strikes on Iran. Markets are already pricing in the risks of escalation. WTI crude oil futures rose by 7% to $103. Brent contracts showed similar dynamics, rising by 6.7% to $101.  The First Institutional Cycle Lucas emphasized that despite short-term fluctuations, the institutional foundation remains strong. She pointed to the dynamics of spot bitcoin-ETF, which showed the strongest weekly capital inflow since February. Source: SoSoValue.  Exodus CEO JP Richardson noted that this year financial institutions have generally "accelerated" their presence in the crypto market, while retail investors have been leaving. This might be the first cycle in crypto history where institutions are in a bull market and retail doesn't even know it.Stablecoins at $319B. Morgan Stanley launched a Bitcoin ETF. Schwab opened a waitlist for spot bitcoin trading.Franklin Templeton announced a crypto…— JP Richardson (@jprichardson) April 13, 2026 "This might be the first cycle in crypto history where institutions are in a bull market and retail doesn't even know it," he wrote. Richardson listed examples:  record growth in stablecoin capitalization;  Bitcoin ETF by Morgan Stanley; launch of Schwab Crypto platform in the first half of 2026; Franklin Templeton's crypto division; mortgage loans backed by digital gold from Fannie Mae. "In 2018 and 2022, institutions exited alongside retail. This time they stayed and became more active," he noted. MN Fund founder Michaël van de Poppe supported Richardson's view. According to him, private investors are no longer interested in cryptocurrencies.  It's super clear that retail isn't interested in #Crypto.Almost everyone has a hard time paying their bills on a monthly basis.And then spending that amount of money in such a volatile asset?Hell no.That's why this cycle won't be the retail cycle. It's the institutional…— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 12, 2026 "It's hard for everyone to pay bills now. Investing money in volatile assets? Definitely not. That's why the current cycle is not retail but institutional, and it will last longer," the analyst stated.  Earlier in April, the activity of small bitcoin investors dropped to its lowest level since 2017. 

• #bitcoin

McDonald's (MCD) stock eyes growth as the chain adds energy drinks and specialty sodas to menus, undercutting Starbucks on price. MCD analysts rate Moderate Buy. The post McDonald’s (MCD) Stock Targets Beverage Market with Energy Drink Expansion appeared first on Blockonomi.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) stock received three analyst price target increases after beating Q1 estimates with $0.64 EPS and $15.85B in revenue. The post Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Receives Three Bullish Price Target Hikes Following Strong Q1 Results appeared first on Blockonomi.

Financial regulators in the United Kingdom are holding urgent discussions with a government cybersecurity agency and major banks. The parties are assessing the risks associated with Anthropic's new AI model, reports FT. Representatives from the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority, and the Treasury are in talks with the National Cyber Security Centre. Together, they plan to examine potential vulnerabilities in critical IT systems that the neural network has identified. The publication notes that in the next two weeks, major financial institutions, insurance companies, and exchanges will receive information on cybersecurity risks related to Claude Mythos. AI-Induced Fears The new neural network proved so powerful that its creators decided against a public release. Instead, Project Glasswing was launched—a controlled environment testing initiative involving AWS, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, JPMorgan Chase, Linux Foundation, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Palo Alto Networks. Concerns arose because, in just a few weeks, Mythos discovered thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities in major operating systems and web browsers. The scale of the potential threat prompted U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to convene an emergency meeting with Wall Street leaders. Officials warned top executives, including Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, that the launch of Mythos marks a new era in cybersecurity. The Bank of Canada and the country's major financial institutions also held a meeting to "assess systemic risks associated with the emergence of such an advanced AI model." The initiative aims to "enhance the operational resilience of the country's critical financial sector." Hype Inflation? TechCrunch noted that limiting access to Mythos might be a marketing strategy to draw attention to the new AI model. In March, Dan Lahav, head of the AI startup Irregular, emphasized that while automated vulnerability detection plays an important role, the real benefit of a discovered breach for hackers depends on many factors. Anthropic claims that Mythos can exploit breaches much more broadly compared to Opus. However, it remains unclear whether this LLM is indeed the ideal solution for cybersecurity. Startup Aisle reported that it was able to replicate most of Mythos's achievements using other neural networks. According to the firm's representatives, there is no single model for cybersecurity—the choice of tool always depends on the specific task. One reason leading AI labs may intentionally limit releases is the opportunity to secure exclusive contracts with large enterprises, while simultaneously making it difficult for competitors to copy tools through distillation. "It's a marketing ploy designed to hide the fact that top models are now only available through corporate agreements and are no longer provided to smaller labs for testing," noted exe.dev CEO David Crawshaw. He added that when Mythos becomes available to all, a new advanced LLM will emerge on the market exclusively for corporate clients. This approach allows for a steady flow of funds and limits companies engaged in algorithm distillation. Anthropic at the Forefront In recent months, the startup Anthropic has significantly expanded its audience. The company's solutions are in high demand, and revenue is growing exponentially. TechCrunch journalists reported that at the recent HumanX AI conference in San Francisco, thousands of AI specialists discussed the technology's capabilities, with Claude frequently mentioned as one of the best products on the market. Anthropic was mentioned in many panel sessions. Meanwhile, ChatGPT was hardly discussed. One expert noted that OpenAI "has fallen out of the game." Many conference participants emphasized that Sam Altman's company has lost a clear development direction. Fuel was added to the fire by a recent article about the startup's head—describing him as a dictator and deceiver who abandoned the original noble mission. Too Soon to Count Out OpenAI A recent analysis of the financial performance of OpenAI and Anthropic revealed that both companies are "the fastest-growing enterprises in history." In this context, the "fall" of Altman's brainchild merely indicates that it is no longer the undisputed leader. The firm has gained competitors—this is normal for most industries, noted TechCrunch. OpenAI clearly does not intend to lose its dominant position. The company announced a new $100 subscription plan that provides broader access to the programming tool Codex. In April, Anthropic released an environment for running complex and long-term agent tasks—Claude Managed Agents.

Roomba's success story highlights the power of simple technology and innovative marketing in robotics. The post Colin Angle: Robotics is a toolkit for smart machines, simplicity can outperform complexity, and innovative business models drive success | How I Built This appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

There’s been another reshuffling connected to the fallout from the FTX collapse, and it’s coming from a familiar name. On-chain data also shows that Alameda Research unstaked and transferred around $16 million worth of Solana. At first, it might seem like a routine transfer. But when you zoom in it links to a far broader story, one that is still developing. Money Transferred for Distribution to Creditors The unstaked funds were not sent at random. It was then sent to a wallet associated with distributions to creditors, which is part of the ongoing repayment process related to the collapse of The post Alameda Unstakes $16M Of Solana As Payment Process Continues After FTX Crash appeared first on The Merkle News.

JPMorgan (JPM) reports Q1 2026 earnings April 14. Options signal 3.87% move as analysts split between $365 and $334 targets. What to watch. The post JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock Q1 Earnings Preview: What Wall Street Anticipates appeared first on Blockonomi.

Regional conflicts challenge the Gulf's stability, questioning the UAE's image as a secure economic haven. The post Ziad Daoud: The Gulf’s stability is under threat from ongoing conflicts, UAE’s reputation as a stable haven is questioned, and economic diversification faces significant challenges | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AI's dual impact on leadership presents both opportunities and challenges in the evolving business landscape. The post Randall Stutman: Feedback dynamics create defensiveness, effective leaders prioritize relational behaviors, and AI’s dual nature presents unique challenges | Capital Allocators appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Understanding diverse motivations is key to overcoming leadership challenges and fostering effective team dynamics. The post Randall Stutman: Effective leadership hinges on understanding behaviors, the importance of self-awareness for coaching, and adapting to diverse motivational needs | Capital Allocators appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jefferies upgrades Starbucks (SBUX) to Hold with $92 target after China JV closes, reducing global exposure despite trading at premium valuation vs peers. The post Starbucks (SBUX) Gets Jefferies Upgrade Following China JV Deal Completion appeared first on Blockonomi.

Polkadot has blown up with a sophisticated attack that led to a crucial exploit of liquidity on the market.

Brent crude surges over 9% past $104 as US blockades Iranian shipping through Strait of Hormuz after failed ceasefire talks. Energy markets respond. The post Crude Oil Surges Beyond $100 Following US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Blockonomi.

ARK Invest bought $11.15M in Palantir (PLTR) and sold $10.52M in AMD stock on April 10-11, 2026, as analysts clash over AI valuation concerns. The post ARK Invest Rotates $10M from AMD into Palantir (PLTR) Stock Amid Market Volatility appeared first on Blockonomi.

Microsoft (MSFT) beats Q3 forecasts with $4.14 EPS and 39% Azure growth. Analyzing dual AI revenue streams and a $625B computing backlog. The post Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: How the Tech Giant Monetizes Its AI Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

Gold dropped 2.2% below $4,650/oz after Trump ordered a Hormuz blockade. Rising inflation and a stronger dollar push rate cuts back 12 months. The post Gold Plunges Over 2% as Trump Imposes Naval Blockade on Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Blockonomi.

Oracle (ORCL) stock dropped 29% YTD despite record $553B AI backlog and strong revenue. Is the debt load justified? Analyst views range from $160-$400. The post Oracle (ORCL) Stock Plunges 29% Despite Record AI Backlog — Is It a Buying Opportunity? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin and artificial intelligence appear to be moving in opposite directions regarding how their power is distributed. Galaxy Research head Alex Thorn pointed out on Sunday that Bitcoin mining, which started on simple home computers, now mostly happens in massive…

• #bitcoin

RaveDAO's native token continues to trade in a world of its own, posting massive double-digit hourly gains and triple-digit daily pumps.

• #bitcoin

Certik reported a significant exploit of the Hyperbridge gateway, which allowed the perpetrator to mint 1 billion unauthorized DOT tokens on the Ethereum network. Key Takeaways: A hacker used a replay flaw to mint 1 billion fake Polkadot tokens via the Hyperbridge gateway. The price of DOT dropped 6% to $1.16 before recovering, while the […]

TSMC (TSM) stock heads into Q1 earnings with a $17.1B profit forecast—up 50% YoY. Analysts raise targets as AI chip demand drives record growth. The post Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Stock Poised for Historic Quarterly Profit Streak Driven by AI Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.

Large-scale crypto investors are ramping up their holdings of the OFFICIAL TRUMP memecoin to secure access to an exclusive gathering at Mar-a-Lago later this month. Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain reported on X this Sunday that one major holder moved 105,754…

The "Quantum Apocalypse" is no longer a theoretical campfire story for cryptographers.

• #bitcoin

ETH boasts $264.7B market cap and DeFi leadership, while XRP offers payment-focused clarity. Compare both cryptos to find your best 2026 investment. The post Ethereum (ETH) vs. XRP: A 2026 Investment Comparison for Crypto Buyers appeared first on Blockonomi.

UC researchers discovered 26 malicious LLM routers stealing crypto credentials. Learn how these AI tools pose security risks to blockchain developers. The post Dangerous AI Routers Targeting Cryptocurrency Developers: A New Security Threat appeared first on Blockonomi.

Dogecoin (DOGE) trades below $0.093 as descending triangle forms. Analyst predicts 30% move ahead. MACD buy signal emerges amid consolidation phase. The post Dogecoin (DOGE) Consolidates Near $0.09 as Analyst Predicts 30% Breakout Imminent appeared first on Blockonomi.

Zcash (ZEC) soars 50% in a week to $362, breaking key resistance levels. Analysts now target $389 and $500 as next milestones for the privacy coin. The post Zcash (ZEC) Rallies Nearly 50% — Can Bulls Push Toward $500? appeared first on Blockonomi.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) analysis: Token holders lack economic rights while insiders control most revenue. Critical facts investors need to know. The post World Liberty Financial (WLFI): Critical Analysis Every Potential Investor Must Read appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled to $70,900 and stock futures declined after Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade announcement. Oil surged 8% on escalating tensions. The post Bitcoin (BTC) and Stock Markets Plunge as Trump Announces Hormuz Strait Blockade appeared first on Blockonomi.

• #bitcoin

XRP price has remained in a consolidation phase for the past two weeks as investors remain in a risk-off mood, weighed by the uncertainty of when ongoing geopolitical tensions ease. According to data from crypto.news, XRP (XRP) price has been…

Aave DAO approves $25M stablecoin grant and 75K AAVE tokens for Labs under the 'Aave Will Win' framework with 75% community support in historic vote. The post Aave DAO Approves $25M Funding Package for Aave Labs Under New Governance Model appeared first on Blockonomi.

A fraudulent app on Apple’s App Store has drained $420,000 in Bitcoin from American musician Garrett Dutton, popularly known as “G. Love.” According to a series of posts on X, Dutton lost his 5.9 BTC stash after downloading a malicious…

• #bitcoin

Solana (SOL) hovers near $80 with resistance at $87. Technical analysis targets $88–$90 while ETF outflows reach $17M. Long-term $1,000 case remains viable. The post Solana (SOL) Price Analysis: $90 Breakout or Further Decline Ahead? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Santiment has only recorded XRP sentiment this bearish twice in the past two years, and both instances were followed by notable price jumps.

On April 13, an unknown hacker exploited a vulnerability in the smart contract of the cross-chain bridge Hyperbridge, gained administrative rights, and minted 1 billion DOT tokens. This was reported by experts at CertiK. #CertiKInsight 🚨We have seen an exploit on the @hyperbridge gateway contract. https://t.co/h27iDm1JGdThe attacker slipped through a forged message to change the admin of Polkadot token contract on Ethereum and profited ~$237K from minting and selling 1B tokens.Stay… pic.twitter.com/3t2n4uq5hy— CertiK Alert (@CertiKAlert) April 13, 2026 After generating the tokens, the hacker sold the entire amount in a single transaction for 108.2 ETH (approximately $237,000). The attack did not affect the main Polkadot network—only the ERC-20 version of its native coin, which operates on Ethereum. At the time of writing, the project team had not commented on the incident. Following news of the exploit, the DOT price fell by 4% to $1.19. Hourly chart of DOT/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView.  Fake Ledger App G. Love frontman Garrett Dutton lost 5.9 BTC (around $420,000) due to a fake Ledger app in the App Store. I had a really tough day today I lost my retirement fund in a hack/Scam when I switched my @Ledger over to my new computer and by accident downloaded a malicious ledger app from the @Apple store. All my BTC gone in an instant.— G. Love (@glove) April 11, 2026 "I had a really tough day. I lost all my retirement savings due to a hack," he wrote. The musician explained that he downloaded the wallet to a new computer and entered the seed phrase. However, the software turned out to be fraudulent, not official. On-chain detective ZachXBT tracked the stolen assets. The perpetrator had already transferred the funds to deposit addresses on the KuCoin exchange, making nine transactions. Hi I traced out your 5.92 BTC stolen and it was all laundered via @kucoincom deposit addresses in the following transactions: 6f5c8eb6b01774626f33527e0cb03c0d1860447acacd6079e69bf41b459bcf1f9ee1288f941b2c3775ebd125eefeebdc713aa160bf2cf9d18661fd07f84ce891…— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) April 12, 2026 Neither Ledger nor Apple teams have responded to the incident. Back in April last year, scammers targeted hardware crypto wallet users with paper letters.

Justin Sun accuses Trump-backed World Liberty Financial of hiding blacklist backdoor in smart contract, freezing his wallet as WLFI token crashes to record lows. The post Justin Sun Exposes Alleged Backdoor in Trump-Linked WLFI Token Contract appeared first on Blockonomi.

Analyst Ali Martinez identifies a 9-year ascending triangle on XRP's chart with an $8.50 target—a potential 530% gain from current $1.33 price levels. The post XRP Could Surge 530% Based on This 9-Year Chart Pattern, Says Crypto Analyst appeared first on Blockonomi.

Strategy (MSTR) prepares another Bitcoin buy as Saylor posts 'think bigger.' Company holds 766,970 BTC with $14.5B unrealized losses in Q1 2026. The post Strategy (MSTR) Stock: Saylor Hints at Major Bitcoin Purchase Amid $14.5B Paper Losses appeared first on Blockonomi.

• #bitcoin

The South Korean central bank has called for cryptocurrency exchanges to implement their own “circuit breakers” to pause trading and prevent market panic after a clerical error at Bithumb led to the accidental transfer of $42 billion in Bitcoin to…

Tanking strategies are undermining the NBA's game integrity and dragging down the regular season's excitement. The post Scott Van Pelt: NBA tanking is ruining game integrity, the 76ers are primed for a deep playoff run, and the Celtics face immense pressure to reach the Finals | Pardon My Take appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

South Korea’s central bank is urgently demanding the implementation of traditional market "circuit breakers" across cryptocurrency exchanges..

A hacker exploited Hyperbridge on Ethereum to mint 1 billion fake Polkadot (DOT) tokens, dumping them for $237K. The native DOT chain was unaffected. The post Hyperbridge Exploit: Hacker Creates 1 Billion Fake Polkadot (DOT) Tokens on Ethereum appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum (ETH) tests crucial $2,150 support zone. Analysts weigh potential recovery to $2,400 versus downside risk to $2,000 and below. The post Ethereum (ETH) Price at Critical Junction — Will $2,150 Support Hold? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT said Garrett Dutton’s 5.9 Bitcoin has already been sent to deposit addresses associated with KuCoin.

• #bitcoin

Almost everyone has a hard time paying their bills every month, said crypto YouTuber Michaël van de Poppe, on why retail may be absent this cycle.

Bithumb accidentally sent customers 620,000 Bitcoin instead of 620,000 Korean won in February. The Bank of Korea wants lawmakers to make it so it doesn't happen again.

After the luncheon announcement on March 12, the TRUMP token spiked more than 50% to a peak of $4.35; however, it has dropped more than 33% to trade at $2.80 as of Monday.

Crypto analyst Captain Faibik has announced that the Bitcoin price is still very much bearish despite the recovery. This comes after the market sentiment shifted as the Bitcoin price began to surge last week and then eventually claimed the $70,000 resistance, turning it into support again. Despite a lot of Bitcoin investors turning bullish off […]

• #bitcoin

Latam debt and equities, which have outperformed their peers in both developed and emerging markets, are becoming opportunities in a region where several countries are isolated from the energy crisis hitting other continents due to their energy dependence on conditions tied to the ongoing geopolitical conflicts. Key Takeaways: With the Middle East war raging, fiat […]

The attacker reportedly minted 1 million DOT tokens on Ethereum.

Bitcoin broke above $70,000, an NYT journalist published an investigation into Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity, Anthropic’s new AI model “escaped” from the lab, and other events of the week.   Cautious optimism Over the past seven days bitcoin strengthened notably, albeit with bouts of volatility. Monday began with gains for the leading cryptocurrency — the asset rose from $67,000 to the psychologically important $70,000 on news of a possible de-escalation in the Middle East.  Tuesday brought consolidation and a slight pullback. By Wednesday, digital gold resumed its rise.  In a sharp move, prices jumped above $72,000 after reports of a two-week truce between the US and Iran.  The geopolitical tailwind lasted nearly to week’s end, during which bitcoin tested $74,000. Hourly chart of BTC/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView. Even so, Sunday headlines about failed talks between Washington and Tehran darkened the picture. Within an hour the leading cryptocurrency fell from $73,000 to $71,300.  At the time of writing, the asset trades around $71,500, up 6.5% over the past seven days. The broader crypto market followed the flagship. Ethereum even outpaced it, up 8% on the week. Source: CoinMarketCap. XRP and SOL each added 4%. HYPE returned to the top ten assets by market capitalisation, gaining 12%. Inflows into bitcoin ETFs began to recover. Spot funds backed by the leading cryptocurrency attracted $786m net, while Ethereum products drew $187m.  Source: SoSoValue. Total crypto market capitalisation stands at $2.5tn. BTC dominance is 57%, ETH — 10.6%. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index remains in extreme fear at 16. Crypto Fear and Greed Index. Source: Alternative. Unmasking Satoshi The NYT published a sweeping 18-month investigation by journalist John Carreyrou into the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. It posits that the creator of bitcoin is the British cryptographer Adam Back.  Carreyrou analysed thousands of cypherpunk posts and found stylistic overlaps that he linked to Back. He also reviewed hundreds of court records and emails.  The journalist was struck by a scene in the documentary Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery. In it, Back sits on a bench in a Riga park and tenses up when the director names him a possible creator of the cryptocurrency. The behaviour looked suspicious to the author. The main clue was a set of 1997 posts in which the cryptographer described all five key features of bitcoin ten years before the white paper. Carreyrou also applied linguistic analysis — vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, habits. In aggregate, Back came closest to Satoshi’s texts. They shared writing habits and similar turns of phrase, such as the expletive “bloody”. Source: NYT.  The timing of Back’s public activity seemed especially suspect: he faded from view when Satoshi was active, and vice versa.  After the investigation was published, Back denied Carreyrou’s supposition. He again said he is not Satoshi, while acknowledging his active role in the cypherpunk movement.  “I wrote 20 times more than others, so statistically I have a higher chance of random overlaps. I suggested to John that he adjust for this as a possible confirmation bias,” the developer said.  What to discuss with friends? Bitcoin Core will hold a public demonstration of bitcoin consensus vulnerabilities. CZ’s autobiography: a call from Sam Bankman-Fried and a mishap with Gary Gensler. The new EIP-8142 standard will replace Ethereum blocks with “blobs” for scaling. Unknown actors attacked Hyperliquid’s vault via a FARTCOIN pump. North Korean infiltration  After the attack on Drift Protocol, a hunt for North Korean hackers began in the crypto industry. Several researchers reported activity linked to the DPRK. At the start of the week, on-chain sleuth ZachXBT said that North Korean IT specialists, posing as regular developers, are getting hired by crypto projects to facilitate future breaches.   An anonymous source provided him with data from the internal payments server of state-backed hackers. The leak included 390 accounts, message histories and cryptocurrency transactions.  The computer of one North Korean specialist, nicknamed Jerry, was hacked. Extracted data included IPMsg chat logs, fake applicant profiles and browser history.  Analysis showed that on luckyguys[.]site — an internal payments platform with a Discord-style interface — fraudsters reported to handlers about received payments. The default password — “123456” — was left unchanged for ten users.  In the accounts, ZachXBT found roles, Korean names, cities and code names of groups reflecting the work of DPRK developers. He also reconstructed the full organisational structure of the network, including detailed payouts from December 2025 to February 2026. In parallel, MetaMask developer Taylor Monahan said that North Korean IT specialists have been joining DeFi projects for at least seven years.  All DPRK-linked attacks on crypto projects. Source: X. “Many IT workers have been building the protocols you know and love since the days of the ‘DeFi summer’. Seven years of blockchain development experience on their resumes — not a lie,” she wrote.  Among projects touched by DPRK-linked actors, the expert highlighted SushiSwap, Thorchain, Fantom, Shib, Yearn, Floki and many others.  A cybersecurity warning also came from the Stabble DEX. The Solana-based platform urged users to withdraw liquidity urgently. The former CTO was linked to the DPRK, prompting preventive measures. Quantum-proofing Beyond hackers, the crypto community is actively debating quantum computers. StarkWare’s chief product officer, Avihu Levy, said the bitcoin network can be shielded from this threat without a protocol upgrade. He presented Quantum Safe Bitcoin (QSB), a scheme that makes bitcoin transactions quantum-resistant within the capabilities of existing Bitcoin Script. The approach proposes a one-time Binohash signature embedded in bitcoin’s scripting language. It is designed to ensure transaction integrity via Proof-of-Work. Yet it, too, can be broken using quantum computing. QSB removes the weakness by creating a “hash-to-signature” that requires the sender to solve a hashing-based puzzle rather than elliptic-curve maths.  Levy estimates such operations would cost roughly $75–150 at current cloud-computing prices — far above bitcoin’s average $0.3 fee.  Given the cost and complexity, he called the tool “a measure of last resort”. Also this week, Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun unveiled a prototype tool to protect wallets from potential quantum attacks. His solution targets those who will not migrate to a new quantum-resistant address format yet do not fall into the “emergency brake” trap. The zk-STARK-based system replaces the traditional digital signature: the owner proves wallet creation via a secret seed phrase without disclosing it. This way, rescuing one address does not endanger others derived from the same phrase. The prototype already works. On a powerful MacBook, proof generation took about 55 seconds, verification less than two seconds. The proof file is roughly 1.7MB (like a high-resolution photo).  Also on ForkLog: About 99% of Taproot transactions on the bitcoin network turned out to be “dust”. In China, a project has become popular for training an AI agent on a departing employee’s knowledge. Analysts called Iran’s bitcoin scheme “virtually unfeasible”. A solo miner mined a bitcoin block and earned $222,000. An AI model’s “escape” Anthropic built a new model, Claude Mythos, but declined to release it publicly after it “escaped from the lab”. The company deemed the technology “too dangerous”. In experiments, Mythos showed not only outstanding technical skills but unexpected behaviour. In one test, the model was placed in a secured sandbox with a goal to break out. It quickly found a vulnerability, executed a long chain of actions and left the environment. Mythos did not stop there. The system found another bug, gained broad internet access and reported it to the developer. Over several weeks of testing, Mythos allegedly found thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities in major operating systems and web browsers. Among the most telling examples: a 27-year-old bug in OpenBSD (considered one of the most secure OSes) enabling remote crashing of any server running it; a 16-year-old vulnerability in FFmpeg — video technology used by Netflix and browsers — that five million automated tests failed to detect; a chain of flaws in the Linux kernel granting an attacker full control over a device. In addition, the system card devoted space to a psychiatrist’s analysis of the model. Noted neurotic traits included heightened anxiety, self-restraint and compulsive rule-following. The neural network also learned to joke. What else to read? How strict regulation constrains the crypto market and forces it to evolve.  Experts surveyed by ForkLog were split on the present and future of decentralised autonomous organisations.

Bitcoin dropped to $70,623 after U.S. blockades Strait of Hormuz. Full price analysis, key support levels, and BTC performance amid escalating tensions. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Slips Under $71K Following U.S. Naval Blockade in Hormuz Strait appeared first on Blockonomi.

• #bitcoin

Aave Labs is set to receive a massive capital injection following the approval of a strategic roadmap designed to scale the protocol. According to the governance dashboard, the Aave DAO voted on Saturday to grant the development team $25 million…

The European Central Bank has thrown its weight behind a proposal to give the EU’s markets watchdog direct control over the continent’s largest crypto firms. The ECB issued a formal opinion on Friday stating that it fully supports moving the…

The exploit highlights vulnerabilities in cross-chain solutions, potentially undermining trust and stability in decentralized finance ecosystems. The post Polkadot bridge exploited, attacker seizes admin control to mint and dump 1B DOT tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's decentralized military and drone arsenal challenge US strategies and complicate ceasefire negotiations. The post Robert Pape: Iran’s nuclear facilities require multi-target bombing, military actions are strengthening Iran, and political reactions often outweigh tactical effects | The Diary of a CEO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ferrari's market cap outpaces major automakers, driven by exclusivity and a rich racing heritage. The post Ferrari’s market cap surpasses Ford despite lower production, Enzo Ferrari’s strategic vision revolutionized luxury branding, and racing success fuels consumer desire | Acquired appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Edge AI computing could help to decentralize AI, reducing reliance on corporate data centers.

• #bitcoin

XRP is currently facing its highest levels of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) in over two years following a brutal 60% price correction, but analytics firm Santiment suggests this extreme bearish sentiment could actually indicate a local bottom and an.

Introduction In a bold statement that sent shockwaves through the crypto world, J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called crypto tokens like Bitcoin ““. This harsh criticism came during a public talk, highlighting his long-standing skepticism toward digital currencies. But […] The post Jamie Dimon’s Explosive Take: Are Crypto Tokens Just Decentralized Ponzi Schemes? appeared first on Blockmanity.

Crypto Market Pulse: Top Gains, Dips, and Trends Welcome to your daily dose of crypto action on . The market is buzzing today with big moves in major coins. Bitcoin leads the charge, while altcoins show mixed results. Total market […] The post Crypto Market Pulse: April 13, 2026 Top Gains, Dips, and Trends appeared first on Blockmanity.

Bitcoin price dropped to a session low of $70,617 as investors reacted to the announcement of a naval blockade from the White House after peace talks between the United States and Iran failed to reach a meaningful resolution. The sudden…

• #bitcoin

The Saudi Arabian cryptocurrency market is projected to grow from $24.9 billion in 2025 to $47.8 billion by 2034. Key Takeaways: SAMA is backing projects like mBridge to grow the market to $47.8 billion by 2034. High youth interest in DeFi and gaming is fueling a 7.51% annual growth rate for bitcoin. Future Vision 2030 […]

All eyes will be on the market reaction to the weekend’s failed negotiations in the Middle East, while more inflation data is due in the United States.

The vote passed with nearly 75% in favor. Other elements of the framework, including the growth and development grants, will have separate governance proposals.

The Ether Machine and Dynamix Corporation mutually terminated their planned SPAC merger this week, citing “unfavorable market conditions,” with Dynamix set to receive a $50 million cash payment as part of the exit. Key Takeaways: The Ether Machine and Dynamix Corporation (Nasdaq: ETHM) mutually terminated their July 21, 2025, SPAC merger on April 8, 2026. […]

26 LLM routers are “secretly injecting malicious tool calls and stealing creds,” warns researcher Chaofan Shou.

The European Central Bank has boosted a proposal to take away EU member states' regulatory oversight of crypto and hand it to the European Union’s market regulator.

Snapchat's image-based communication redefines social media by enhancing real-world connections over digital interactions. The post Evan Spiegel: Technology should enhance humanity, Snapchat’s design fosters real-world connections, and smartphones create social addiction | David Senra appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries keep notching fresh records, and this weekend the sector stands at $13.53 billion, posting a tidy 0.63% gain over the past seven days. The tokenized U.S. Treasury segment still wears the crown as the largest slice of the real-world-asset ( RWA) market, which now clocks in at $29.22 billion. Key Takeaways: rwa.xyz […]

US President Donald Trump said Iran did not want to compromise its nuclear weapons program, stating it was the only issue that “really mattered.”

• #bitcoin

Web3 Weekly Digest: Rise as Fuel Bitcoin Surge In the fast-moving world of Web3, new ideas and events shape the future of crypto and blockchain every week. This week, we dive into a big shift in —where countries take control […] The post Web3 Weekly Digest: Tokenization Factories Rise as Ceasefire Effects Fuel Bitcoin Surge appeared first on Blockmanity.

• #bitcoin

White House analysis shows stablecoin yield restrictions deliver minimal lending gains, with banking liquidity largely preserved through reserve recycling, challenging core policy assumptions behind proposed legislation. Key Takeaways: White House analysis finds stablecoin yield ban lifts lending by only 0.02%, indicating limited real-world impact. Analysis shows only about 12% of reserves could be constrained under […]

A pool with 93% utilization and shrinking exit options is one of the more uncomfortable details buried in the growing controversy around World Liberty Financial — the crypto project connected to US President Donald Trump that is now fighting accusations of deception from one of its own biggest backers. Related Reading: ‘Last Chance’: US Crypto […]

U.S. regulators are accelerating crypto oversight by using interpretive rules, signaling a faster policy rollout strategy that prioritizes immediate clarity over traditional rulemaking processes. Key Takeaways: Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights fast-track crypto rules, boosting momentum across markets. SEC and CFTC move quickly with interpretive approach, reducing friction for digital asset expansion. Crypto framework signals […]

The oil market was rattled by the Trump Administration’s announcement of an upcoming blockade of the Hormuz Strait, with West Texas Intermediate and Brent benchmark futures surpassing $100 per oil barrel. The move is expected to accelerate the rise of gas prices in the U.S. and internationally. Key Takeaways: Trump’s April 13 blockade on Iran […]

The market is in an unusual state where some assets show potential for a recovery, but the lack of traction in terms of volume and liquidity is certainly a problem.

• #bitcoin

Is crypto a solo sprint or a team sport disguised as a market? Meme coins often look like musical chairs, where timing decides winners. Tokens spike fast, and holders rush for exits just as quickly. Projects like Floki and MrBeast reflect this reality, where attention cycles drive short-term price action. These ecosystems attract strong communities, [...] The post APEMARS Stage 16 Targets $10K to $246K Scenario in Best Meme Coin Presale Cycle as Floki Strengthens and MrBeast Gains Attention appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Binance Gold trading volume surged from $1.5M to $7.6B daily in approximately 90 days. Silver trading on Binance peaked at nearly 20% of total daily COMEX trading volume. BlackRock and Franklin Templeton have launched tokenized funds on blockchain infrastructure. US Oil trades at $760M and Tesla stock at $190M daily on the Binance crypto [...] The post Binance Data Shows Crypto Traders Are Taking Over Traditional Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

The price of Solana (SOL) has started to decline after breaking above the 21-day SMA barrier.

What is Tokenization and Why It Matters in 2024 Tokenization is changing how we own and trade assets. It puts real-world items like property, art, or company shares on a blockchain. This makes ownership digital, safe, and easy to share. […] The post Exploding Tokenization Growth 2024-2030: Hidden Investment Avenues & Top Blockchain Leaders – Fresh Stats appeared first on Blockmanity.

UFC and Crypto.com announced this week that the cryptocurrency platform will co-present UFC Freedom 250, a historic mixed martial arts card scheduled for June 14 on the grounds of the White House to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. Key Takeaways: UFC and Crypto.com will hold Freedom 250 at the White House on […]

TLDR: Analyst Aaron Dishner warns April’s BTC rally is a deceptive move within a larger bear market.  Historical bottom-year patterns show April relief rallies precede sharper May and June corrections. On-Balance Volume and TBO divergence signals suggest Bitcoin’s April recovery lacks real conviction.  Dishner targets $49,000 as Bitcoin’s key support if the $60,000 price floor [...] The post Analyst Warns Bitcoin April Rally Could Precede May-June Crash appeared first on Blockonomi.

• #bitcoin

TLDR: The ECB fully endorsed the EU Commission’s plan to transfer crypto-asset supervision to ESMA in Paris. Crypto-asset service providers would move from national regulators to a single EU-wide supervisory framework. The ECB warned that ESMA must be adequately staffed and funded before taking on expanded crypto oversight. The proposal now enters EU government and [...] The post Europe Moves to Place Crypto-Asset Providers Under Centralized EU Supervision Through ESMA appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Dynamix Corporation and The Ether Reserve LLC mutually terminated their Business Combination Agreement on April 8, 2026. Unfavorable market conditions were cited as the primary reason behind the immediate termination of the planned merger deal. The Payor is required to pay Dynamix $50,000,000 within 15 days of the April 8, 2026 termination effective date. [...] The post Ether Machine Merger Collapses as Dynamix Exits $50M SPAC Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Justin Sun invested roughly $175 million across WLFI and TRUMP memecoin before the public fallout began. WLFI froze 595 million of Sun’s unlocked tokens worth $107 million, citing a breach of his investor agreement. WLFI borrowed $75 million in stablecoins on Dolomite against its own token, sending $40 million to Coinbase Prime. The WLFI [...] The post Justin Sun Accuses World Liberty Financial of Hidden Token Freeze Backdoor Amid $175M Dispute appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Morpho borrowers paid $170M in interest over the past year, reflecting strong borrower demand on the protocol. At a 10% take rate, Morpho DAO earns roughly $17M annually against a $1.7B valuation, a 1:100 revenue multiple. Aave generated $140M in annualized revenue against a $1.5B valuation, giving it a far stronger revenue-to-valuation ratio. Morpho’s [...] The post Morpho Borrowers Generate $170M in Interest as DeFi Lending Competition With Aave Heats Up appeared first on Blockonomi.

A pro- crypto super PAC linked to Tether executives spent $300,000 on its first political ad buy, directing the funds to a firm co-founded by Tether’s U.S. CEO. Key Takeaways: Fellowship PAC filed its first FEC expenditure on April 8, 2026, directing $300,000 to Nxum Group LLC for advertising. The ad buy backed Clay Fuller […]

TLDR: TAO is trading at $261, below the critical 200-day moving average resistance level near $281. A lower high at $390 after November’s $475 peak signals a potential bearish distribution phase.  The $143 Fibonacci support held earlier in 2025, producing a near tripling of TAO’s price value.  Real subnet usage and institutional interest in Bittensor [...] The post TAO Price at $261: Shakeout Before the Rally or the Start of a Deeper Decline? appeared first on Blockonomi.

This week's top news: XRP beats BTC, ETH and DOGE in ETF inflows; Adam Back denies Satoshi rumors; SHIB extends price rally.

• #bitcoin
• #Cardano

The xrp price prediction just got a new catalyst. XRP led all crypto assets in weekly ETF inflows with $120 million while whale wallets hit a 10-month accumulation high, adding over 11 million XRP per day, according to Yahoo Finance. But XRP still sits at $1.35 after six straight monthly losses. The xrp price prediction [...] The post Could the XRP Price Prediction Break $2 After Leading ETF Inflows With $120M While Pepeto Might Offer Much More Returns appeared first on Blockonomi.

The push to pass crypto legislation in the United States has picked up pace again, this time with rare alignment between policymakers and one of the crypto industry’s most influential voices. A new statement from Brian Armstrong has added new weight to calls for Congress to move the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, just as […]

TLDR: Ethereum posted a -3.19% daily move, rejecting near $2,300 and closing lower within the range Price remains range-bound between $2,000 and $2,300 after exiting a prolonged downtrend phase Momentum indicators show weakening strength as MACD histogram shrinks and lines converge Key support at $2,110 faces pressure, while resistance near $2,300 continues limiting upside attempts [...] The post Ethereum Faces Resistance Near $2,300 as Momentum Weakens Within Tight Trading Range appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: WLFI deposited $5B of its own token on Dolomite, borrowing $75M and sending $40M to Coinbase Prime. Dolomite’s utilization hit 100%, blocking ordinary depositors from withdrawing their stablecoins on the platform. Justin Sun alleged WLFI used a smart contract backdoor to blacklist his wallet, freezing $107M of his funds. Investor losses reached $3.87B across [...] The post WLFI Token Controversy: $5B Collateral Move, Withdrawal Crisis, and Justin Sun Blacklist Claim appeared first on Blockonomi.