Strategy acquired 13,927 bitcoin for approximately $1 billion at an average price of $71,902 per coin on April 13, 2026, bringing the company’s total holdings to 780,897 BTC. Key Takeaways: Strategy acquired 13,927 BTC for $1 billion on April 13, 2026, pushing total holdings to 780,897 bitcoin. The buy brings Strategy’s total bitcoin investment to […]

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SanDisk (SNDK) joins Nasdaq 100 on April 20, sending shares up 1.8% pre-market. The stock has surged 2,439% over 12 months on AI demand. The post SanDisk (SNDK) Secures Nasdaq 100 Spot as Atlassian (TEAM) Gets Dropped appeared first on Blockonomi.

The announcement today comes just 24 hours after the firm's co-founder said it's time to think ₿igger.

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US foreign aid to the Taliban sparks debate over potential indirect funding of terrorism. The post Samuel Reineberg: Balancing firearm security and accessibility, the Stopbox Pro offers a reliable solution, and legal reforms are needed to prevent early release of violent offenders | Shawn Ryan Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Aeluma's government contracts boost its market position, potentially accelerating advancements in quantum photonics and optical communications. The post Aeluma secures over $4M in US government contracts, stock soars 37% premarket appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Investors shift to utility-meme hybrids as projects like DOGEBALL gain traction in the 2026 presale market. Financial freedom in the blockchain space has always favored the fast and the focused. While most retail traders are distracted by fading trends, a…

CoinShares revealed that renewed risk appetite drove $1.1 billion into digital asset investment products.

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The mining of the first cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly centralised, while the field of artificial intelligence is moving in the opposite direction, according to Alex Thorn, head of Galaxy Research. bitcoin mining began decentralized (CPUs, GPUs) and became centralized (ASICs, industrial-scale farms)AI may follow the opposite path: it started centralized in giant hosted clusters, but as frontier model gains slow (from data scarcity, context limits, and memory bottlenecks)… pic.twitter.com/J2indQsTt8— Alex Thorn (@intangiblecoins) April 12, 2026 He noted that in the early stages, mining the first cryptocurrency was accessible to any personal computer owner. However, with the growth in network difficulty and the advent of specialised equipment, digital gold mining has come under the control of large industrial operators with access to cheap electricity. Thorn suggested that AI might follow a different scenario. According to him, open models will gradually catch up in performance with closed ones, becoming more compact and affordable. Then, artificial intelligence will operate directly on the user's device rather than in cloud clusters. Edge AI Deploying artificial intelligence models on local devices is known as Edge AI. According to Grand View Research, by the end of 2025, the volume of this sector reached $24.9 billion. Experts predict that this year the figure will grow to $29.9 billion, and by 2033 it will exceed $118 billion. Source: Grand View Research. The market is actively developing due to the proliferation of IoT technologies, according to the analysts' report. This creates a steady demand for real-time data processing and stimulates the implementation of AI automation across various industries. There is also increasing attention to data privacy and edge computing technologies. Back in late March, CoinShares analysts recorded the capitulation of 20% of bitcoin miners. The decline in industry revenues amid market challenges is forcing miners to increasingly adapt to the needs of AI.

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The Chinese corporation Alibaba has unveiled an AI model for video generation named Happy Horse. Immediately after its release, the tool secured top positions in industry rankings. HappyHorse is still in the stable. 🐴No official website yet — anything you've seen out there isn't us.We're part of Alibaba's ATH AI Innovation Unit, and when we're ready, you'll know. Stay tuned.#HappyHorse #Alibaba #ATH— HappyHorse (@HappyHorseATH) April 10, 2026 The neural network topped the Artificial Analysis list for text-to-video conversion, surpassing ByteDance's Seedance 2.0. Artificial Analysis Ranking. Source: Artificial Analysis. Happy Horse is a product of Alibaba's new division, Alibaba Token Hub. The tool is currently in beta testing. The company plans to provide access via API "in the near future." Previous developments by Alibaba under the Wan brand rarely made it into the top 20. The unexpectedly high results of Happy Horse have sparked active discussions among Chinese AI specialists and investors. Spent 2 hours on Artificial Analysis’s video comparison page, and Happy Horse kept showing up.So we recorded a few matchups:— Veo 3.1 Lite vs Happy Horse— Kling v3 vs Happy Horse— SkyReel v4 vs Happy Horse— PixVerse v6 vs Happy HorseEarly take: it’s surprisingly good at… https://t.co/hy1eRcCkGZ pic.twitter.com/KyUjy9WIWA— GMI Cloud (@gmi_cloud) April 8, 2026 Video generation using AI is a highly competitive field for developers, as it is one of the few areas of artificial intelligence with a clear monetization model. Following OpenAI's exit from this segment, opportunities for Chinese companies have expanded: they now occupy most of the positions in industry rankings. In early April, Alibaba released a new version of its flagship video generator Wan, developed by the Tongyi laboratory. Before the release of Happy Horse, the company had not publicly announced that multiple teams were working on similar tools in parallel. The largest e-commerce company in China has made a decisive shift towards AI. It has set a goal to create a general artificial intelligence. Earlier in April, the cloud division of the Chinese tech giant Alibaba launched Qwen3.6-Plus.

BofA upgrades ON Semiconductor (ON) stock to Buy with $85 target, highlighting AI power pipeline, Treo products, and $6B buyback over three years. The post BofA Elevates ON Semiconductor (ON) Stock to Buy With $85 Target Amid AI Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

KeyBanc analyst sees 40% upside for Micron (MU) stock with a $600 target, citing strong AI memory demand and constrained supply through mid-2027. The post Micron (MU) Stock Could Soar 40% Higher, According to Wall Street Analyst appeared first on Blockonomi.

Hyperliquid price has rallied over 12% in the past seven days, supported by high-profile institutional filings and a surge in commodities trading on the platform. According to data from crypto.news, Hyperliquid (HYPE) price was trading at $41.5 at press time,…

Sun urged the Trump-linked WLFi platform to disclose who controls the multi-sig and smart contract behind the platform, days after its governance token hit a new low.

Crypto ETPs recorded $1.1 billion in inflows last week, led by Bitcoin and US spot ETFs, as easing US inflation data and geopolitical tensions supported demand.

Tesla (TSLA) stock drops despite securing its first European FSD approval in the Netherlands. Oil price surge and geopolitical tensions weigh on shares. The post Tesla (TSLA) Secures Historic European FSD Approval as Stock Dips Amid Oil Price Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

Palantir (PLTR) stock gained 2.3% pre-market after Trump's Truth Social endorsement and Cathie Wood's ARK Invest purchased $11M worth of shares. The post Presidential Praise and ARK Invest Spark Palantir (PLTR) Stock Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin's potential to reach $21 million per coin could revolutionize global financial systems and investment strategies. The post Michael Saylor: Bitcoin could reach $20 million, institutional adoption is key for stability, and rehypothecation practices are suppressing prices | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Crypto Market Today: Unpacking the in a Red Trading Session The crypto market saw a red day today, with most major coins facing downward pressure. Selling picked up across the board, but not all assets dropped the same way. In […] The post Crypto Market Today: Unpacking the Top 5 Movers in a Red Trading Session appeared first on Blockmanity.

Tech Giants Worldwide Team Up to Drive and Revolution In the fast-moving world of tech, big changes are coming. Leaders from top companies around the globe are joining forces. They want to build the future of blockchain and Web3. These […] The post Tech Giants Worldwide Team Up to Drive Blockchain and Web3 Revolution appeared first on Blockmanity.

CoreWeave (CRWV) stock analysis: $21B Meta deal and Anthropic partnership drive shares higher, triggering analyst upgrade to $125 price target. The post CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Surges on $21B Meta Partnership and Anthropic Agreement appeared first on Blockonomi.

AleAnna (ANNA) stock rises 3% after Q4 revenue jumps 1,080% to $9.1M, powered by production from Italy's Longanesi gas field where ANNA holds 33.5% interest. The post AleAnna (ANNA) Stock Climbs as Italian Gas Field Drives 1,080% Revenue Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

Battalion Oil (BATL) stock posted $11.9M profit in 2025 after previous losses, but faces $208M debt at 12% interest. Full analysis for investors. The post Battalion Oil (BATL) Stock: Breaking Even Amid $208M Debt — A Speculative Play Worth Considering? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Marvell (MRVL) stock soared to record highs after Barclays upgraded the stock to $150 and NVIDIA announced a $2B investment in the chipmaker. The post Marvell (MRVL) Stock Reaches Record Peak as Wall Street Sees More Upside Ahead appeared first on Blockonomi.

StarkWare's strategic shift may enhance innovation and revenue but poses risks of talent loss and challenges in maintaining tech leadership. The post StarkWare downsizes workforce as it pivots from infrastructure to product-driven strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Dogecoin begins crucial week with spot flows drop, traders now watch key price levels.

RWAs, commodities, blockchain-backed derivatives and more: No space is left for altcoins, meme coins and hyper-volatile assets.

The DeFi platform of Donald Trump's sons, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), is using the community as a "personal ATM," stated TRON founder Justin Sun. Whoever is hiding behind this official account, step forward and identify yourself. Every action taken by the WLFI team to secretly implant backdoor controls over user assets, to freeze investor funds without disclosure or due process, and to treat the crypto community as a… https://t.co/NkxYv20eVj— H.E. Justin Sun 👨‍🚀 🌞 (@justinsuntron) April 12, 2026 The entrepreneur accused the project of opaque management. According to him, the WLFI team unilaterally freezes, restricts, and confiscates the property rights of any token holder "without warning, without explanation, and without the possibility of appeal." "I was never informed, nor was any other investor, that World Liberty embedded a blacklist function in the WLFI token smart contract. This is the opposite of decentralization. It's a trap disguised as an open door," wrote Sun. Representatives of Trump's sons' platform refuted the TRON founder's words, calling the criticism "unfounded" and threatening him with legal action. Does anyone still believe @justinsuntron ?Justin’s favorite move is playing the victim while making baseless allegations to cover up his own misconduct.Same playbook, different target. WLFI isn't the first.We have the contracts. We have the evidence. We have the truth.See…— WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) April 12, 2026 "Justin Sun's favorite move is to play the victim while making baseless allegations to cover up his own misconduct [...] We have the contracts. We have the evidence. We have the truth. See you in court, buddy," the message reads. The discussion flared amid criticism of WLFI from the community. Recently, it was revealed that the platform used its own governance tokens as collateral for loans. Analysts described the model as "circular financing": a loan is secured by an asset that the borrower itself controls. The transaction was conducted through the DeFi protocol Dolomite, co-founded by World Liberty Financial advisor Corey Kaplan. On-chain Data Analysis An expert under the pseudonym banteg studied on-chain data and concluded that the WLFI token deployed in 2024 initially lacked a blacklist function. However, the contract was upgradable. justin sun vs wlfithe original token deployed sep 2024 had no blacklist and no seizure, but it was upgradable. the blacklist was added in v2 on aug 24, 2025. 11 months after sun invested and one week before trading opened. on nov 19, 2025, another upgrade added batch…— banteg (@banteg) April 12, 2026 The ability to block addresses appeared in version v2 in August 2025 — 11 months after Sun's investment and a week before trading opened. In November of the same year, developers added the ability for batch redistribution (essentially confiscation), explaining it as "rescuing funds from phishing." The analyst also noted the flexible architecture of the WLFI vesting contract. The mechanism allows setting exact dates for the first withdrawal, configuring linear distribution, and splitting asset issuance into several stages (up to eight) for different investor groups. However, the project did not restrict Sun with these mechanisms. He received 20% immediately at launch, and was then penalized for using part of this amount (the entrepreneur denied this). The remaining 80% of tokens have no unlocking schedule. More than seven months later, they still cannot be withdrawn. The vesting contract allocated a separate "category 3" for the TRON founder — he is the sole user in it. The other 519 investors are in "category 1." Fourteen minutes before Sun's wallet activation, the WLFI multisig set "category 3" so that 20% of his 3 billion tokens became freely transferable from the start of trading. Upon gaining access to the assets, the entrepreneur transferred 55 million coins over three days, after which one of the controlling addresses blacklisted him. The same multisig uses 5 billion WLFI as collateral on Dolomite to attract $250 million in stablecoins. "I urge World Liberty Financial to publicly disclose who controls the sole EOA wallet and the 3 out of 5 multisig managing the WLFI smart contract," stated Sun. According to Bubblemaps, since September, the value of the TRON founder's frozen coins has already decreased by $80 million. UPDATE: 🚨 Justin Sun’s locked $WLFI are down $80,000,000WLFI is down another -10% after the team used their own token as collateral to borrow $50M+ in stables, emptying the lending pool https://t.co/PQkrobP3TZ pic.twitter.com/FVdBKPdUPl— Bubblemaps (@bubblemaps) April 10, 2026 Back in November 2024, Sun purchased 2 billion WLFI for $30 million, becoming the project's largest investor.

NIO stock surged 7% after CEO William Li confirmed 40-50% delivery growth targets. Revenue jumped 33% to 87.49B yuan as losses narrowed significantly. The post NIO (NIO) Stock Surges 7% as CEO Reinforces Ambitious Delivery Growth Plans appeared first on Blockonomi.

Circle partners with Dunamu to expand stablecoin adoption in South Korea, emphasizing education, compliance, and digital asset market transparency. The post Circle Partners with Dunamu to Drive Stablecoin Growth Across South Korea appeared first on Blockonomi.

South Korea introduces circuit breakers for crypto exchanges after Bithumb's $43B error sent 620,000 Bitcoin to users, exposing critical control gaps. The post South Korea Introduces Circuit Breakers Following Bithumb’s $43 Billion Crypto Blunder appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP sees a substantial rebound in its daily and weekly ETF flow, suggesting that institutional investors are regaining interest even as the price remains unstable.

Bitcoin has retraced back to the $71,000 level, as on-chain data shows profit-taking behavior among investors has once again witnessed a spike. Bitcoin Realized Profit Crossed $20M/Hour During Rally In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Bitcoin Realized Profit, which is an indicator that […]

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Nexus Core Systems has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Moroccan authorities to develop a $1.28 billion artificial intelligence facility. The agreement was formalized during GITEX Africa 2026, held from April 7 to 9 in Marrakech. It brings together…

How Kansas’ New Law Shields Seniors from Surging Crypto Scams In today’s fast-paced digital world, crypto scams are on the rise. They hit hard, especially among older adults. In Kansas, face growing risks from these tricks. But there’s good news. […] The post How Kansas’ New Law Shields Seniors from Surging Crypto Scams appeared first on Blockmanity.

Mining costs in parts of the US have climbed past $100,000 for a single bitcoin, pushing operators to pack up and move. Paraguay and Ethiopia have emerged as top destinations, both offering surplus hydroelectric power that keeps electricity bills low. According to crypto exchange KuCoin, the shift is already underway, with hash rate actively migrating […]

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Sky Quarry (SKYQ) stock has surged over 200% in April driven by rising crude prices from Hormuz tensions and growing interest in its Nevada refinery. The post Sky Quarry (SKYQ) Stock Surges 200% Amid Rising Oil Prices and Refinery Developments appeared first on Blockonomi.

Lightwave Logic (LWLG) CFO sells 20,000 shares for $207K after 939% yearly surge. Company reports $107K revenue as foundry partnerships progress. The post Lightwave Logic (LWLG) CFO Offloads 20,000 Shares Following 939% Stock Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

BlockchainFX gains traction as presale nears soft cap, attracting early investor attention. Timing is everything in crypto, and right now, one project is making serious noise heading into its launch. BlockchainFX has been turning heads across the trading community, and…

Chevron (CVX) confirms Bandit oil discovery in Gulf of Mexico and gets Mizuho price target boost to $225, while Q1 earnings miss by 60% on timing effects. The post Chevron (CVX) Stock Surges on Gulf Discovery and Analyst Price Target Upgrades appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bear market has no effect on this altcoin, which conitnues to soar in value.

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Bitcoin preserved $70,000 at the weekly close as markets began reacting to a breakdown in US-Iran negotiations and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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A Hyperbridge exploit let an attacker mint 1 billion bridged Polkadot tokens on Ethereum and cash out about $237,000, reviving debate over bridge security.

Third-party AI routing services are exposing users to significant security flaws that could result in the theft of cryptocurrency and cloud credentials. According to a paper published on Thursday by University of California researchers, the supply chain for Large Language…

Quantum AI trading bots gain traction in 2026 as investors seek advanced automation for passive income. In 2026, quantum AI trading bots are emerging as a game-changer for anyone looking to earn passive income from trading. These bots leverage the…

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.

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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. 

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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…

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

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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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.