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themerkle.com BNB Chain Oversees Osaka/Mendel Hard Fork to Enhance Resilience and Enterprise-Grade Performance

As the Osaka/Mendel hard fork approaches, scheduled for implementation on 28 April, a major milestone in one of BNB Chain’s latest network evolution initiatives. Now, users will find themselves encouraged to stake their investments and gear up for transitions initiated towards reaching sub-second block times. The network has aggressively pushed performance limits over the course of the past year, with block times reduced from 1.5 seconds (under Lorentz) to a mere ~0.45 in Fermi. However, whilst this rapid acceleration has established BNB Chain to be one of the fastest blockchain networks, it has also created issues regarding execution consistency and The post BNB Chain Oversees Osaka/Mendel Hard Fork to Enhance Resilience and Enterprise-Grade Performance appeared first on The Merkle News.

bitcoinist.com Coinbase CPO Predicts CLARITY Act Full-Senate Vote Next Month

Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, said in a Thursday interview with FOX Business that meaningful progress is being made on the long-delayed CLARITY Act, the crypto market-structure bill that has been stuck in Congress for nearly five months.  Potential Markup As Early As This Month During the interview, Shirzad described recent developments as encouraging. […]

blockmanity.com Crypto Fraud Alert: How Much Did Your State Lose to Scams Last Year?

Americans Lost Over $11 Billion to Crypto Scams – What’s Happening in Your State? Cryptocurrency promises fast gains and financial freedom, but for many, it has turned into a nightmare. According to the latest FBI Internet Crime Report for 2025, […] The post Crypto Fraud Alert: How Much Did Your State Lose to Scams Last Year? appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Grayscale Predicts Elon Musk’s X Could Use Crypto to Power Next Wave of Financial Ecosystems

Grayscale forecasts crypto will underpin the next wave of consumer finance as platforms evolve into unified ecosystems. Elon Musk’s X is positioned to benefit, with smart cashtags and planned payments signaling growing momentum for deeper digital asset integration. Key Takeaways: Grayscale predicts crypto will anchor future consumer finance platforms. X is advancing cashtags to integrate […]

blockonomi.com X Smart Cashtags Bring Crypto Trading to the Social Media Timeline

TLDR: X’s smart cashtags let Canadian users trade crypto directly from posts, with US access expected soon. Grayscale sees X Money mirroring WeChat’s super app model, with crypto playing a central long-term role. Meta, Telegram, PayPal, and Cash App are all embedding crypto into platforms used by millions daily. Robinhood’s tokenized stocks and eToro’s wallet [...] The post X Smart Cashtags Bring Crypto Trading to the Social Media Timeline appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Shorts Liquidated Amid Massive Rally as AlphaPepe Unveils Game-Changing AI DEX Demo Live

Bitcoin ripped 5.7% in a single session on April 14, surging from $70,700 to above $76,000 as a $650 million short squeeze tore through the derivatives market. Over $515 million of that came from liquidated short positions, with 177,000 traders wiped out in 24 hours according to CoinGlass. The catalyst was a cooler-than-expected US inflation print [...] The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Shorts Liquidated Amid Massive Rally as AlphaPepe Unveils Game-Changing AI DEX Demo Live appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Stablecoins Flow Back to Binance Amid Easing Macro Tensions

TLDR: Binance recorded daily stablecoin net inflows between $100M and $450M throughout April 2025, per on-chain data. Stablecoin reserves on Binance recovered roughly $6B after a steep drawdown of nearly $10B earlier in April. U.S. Core PPI for March came in at 0.1%, well below February’s 0.3%, easing broader inflation concerns for markets. Easing Strait [...] The post Stablecoins Flow Back to Binance Amid Easing Macro Tensions appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Shiba Inu Sees Major Developments As Its Price Continues To Struggle

Recent activity around Shiba Inu (SHIB) suggests that traders are becoming more active even as the price continues to struggle. Despite rising volumes, increased derivatives positioning, and strong accumulation signals, the meme coin remains stuck below its all-time high. At the same time, reports reveal heavy selling from a prominent holder, even as institutional whales […]

blockonomi.com Ethereum at $2,350 in 2026: The Same Price as 2021 Despite Five Years of Transformation

TLDR: Ethereum trades at $2,350 in April 2026, the same price recorded exactly five years ago in April 2021. Major upgrades from Berlin to Pectra improved scalability, staking, and UX but failed to drive sustained price gains. The SEC approved spot Ethereum ETFs in May 2024, with BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale all entering the market. [...] The post Ethereum at $2,350 in 2026: The Same Price as 2021 Despite Five Years of Transformation appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Drift Protocol Secures $147.5 Million Recovery Package After April 1 Exploit

TLDR: Tether will contribute up to $127.5M, including a $100M revenue-linked credit line, to fund Drift’s recovery pool. Drift Protocol will issue a transferable recovery token to affected users, separate from the DRIFT governance token. After relaunch, Drift will settle transactions in USDT instead of USDC, aligning with Tether’s direct involvement. The $147.5M recovery package [...] The post Drift Protocol Secures $147.5 Million Recovery Package After April 1 Exploit appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com South Korea Moves to Replace Government Cards With Blockchain Deposit Tokens

TLDR: South Korea’s Ministry of Finance will pilot blockchain deposit tokens for government expenses in Q4 2026. Deposit tokens allow preset spending rules, removing the need for after-the-fact transaction reviews by officials. Direct payments via deposit tokens eliminate third-party processors, cutting transaction fees for small businesses. Sejong City serves as the launch point, with a [...] The post South Korea Moves to Replace Government Cards With Blockchain Deposit Tokens appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com UK FCA Opens Crypto Consultation Ahead of October 2027 Regulatory Deadline

The UK Financial Conduct Authority released consultation paper CP26/13 on April 15, 2026, asking crypto firms to weigh in on draft perimeter guidance before a full FSMA-based regulatory regime takes effect on Oct. 25, 2027. Key Takeaways: The FCA opened consultation CP26/13 on April 15, 2026, giving firms until June 3 to respond on crypto […]

cryptobriefing.com Neil McDonald: Retail traders face historical informational asymmetry, AI enhances trading decisions, and social platforms improve risk management | The Pomp Podcast

AI-driven tools are transforming retail investing by leveling the playing field with institutional traders. The post Neil McDonald: Retail traders face historical informational asymmetry, AI enhances trading decisions, and social platforms improve risk management | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

news.bitcoin.com CFTC Uses Microsoft AI Tools to Surveil Crypto and Prediction Markets, Chairman Tells Congress

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig told the House Agriculture Committee this week that the agency is deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and automated surveillance tools to police digital asset markets, prediction platforms, and traditional commodity derivatives as lawmakers pressed him on suspected insider trading, staffing cuts, and the urgent need for crypto market structure legislation. Key Takeaways: […]

blockonomi.com Ethereum Price Prediction: Can ETH Reach $4,000 Again, While Pepeto Presale Looks Like ETH in 2015

The ethereum price prediction just picked up a catalyst that shifts the math. The Ethereum Foundation launched a $1 million Audit Subsidy Program on April 14, partnering with Chainlink Labs and over 20 audit firms to cut security costs for builders according to CoinDesk. ETH jumped 8% to $2,313 the same day a ceasefire headline [...] The post Ethereum Price Prediction: Can ETH Reach $4,000 Again, While Pepeto Presale Looks Like ETH in 2015 appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Supply On Crypto Exchanges Drying Up As Accumulation Gains Steam

After a sudden upward move earlier this week, the Bitcoin price appears to be stabilizing near the $74,000 mark as bullish sentiment persists. With bullish momentum gaining traction, investors are now shifting into accumulation mode across the market, which has led to a notable withdrawal of the flagship asset from cryptocurrency exchanges. Growing Accumulation Drives […]

bitcoinist.com Trading Halted: Another Crypto Exchange Goes Dark After Cyber Attack

A Russian-linked crypto exchange, Grinex, has suspended its services after a major cyber attack that resulted in the theft of roughly 1 billion roubles ($13 million).  Crypto Exchange Grinex Accuses ‘Unfriendly States’ In a statement released on Thursday, the exchange claimed that the attack was carried out by “foreign intelligence services,” claiming that the “digital […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Czech National Bank Governor Will Soon Speak on Why They’re Diversifying Their Reserves With Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine Czech National Bank Governor Will Soon Speak on Why They’re Diversifying Their Reserves With Bitcoin Aleš Michl has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026, where he will deliver a keynote titled “Diversifying Central Bank Reserves With Bitcoin” on April 28 at 10:20 AM PT on the Nakamoto Stage at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Michl serves as Governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB) — and […] This post Czech National Bank Governor Will Soon Speak on Why They’re Diversifying Their Reserves With Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

blockonomi.com CFTC Chair Mike Selig Says AI Offsets Crypto Staff Cuts

TLDR CFTC Chairman Mike Selig told lawmakers that AI tools help the agency maintain oversight despite a reduced workforce. About 25% of the CFTC staff has left since 2025 following federal workforce cuts. Selig said Microsoft Copilot supports internal workflows and investigations across the agency. The enforcement division seeks three additional staff positions but remains [...] The post CFTC Chair Mike Selig Says AI Offsets Crypto Staff Cuts appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Charles Hoskinson: Bitcoin Quantum Upgrade Cannot Save Coins

TLDR Charles Hoskinson said Bitcoin’s quantum proposal would require a hard fork instead of a soft fork. He argued that the plan would invalidate existing signature schemes used by current Bitcoin users. Hoskinson stated that the proposal cannot recover about 1.7 million early mined bitcoin. He said roughly 1.1 million of those coins belong to [...] The post Charles Hoskinson: Bitcoin Quantum Upgrade Cannot Save Coins appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Polkadot-linked Hyperbridge exploit losses hit $2.5M

TLDR Hyperbridge increased its April 13 exploit loss estimate to about $2.5 million after a broader review across four chains. The attacker extracted around 245 ETH and then minted about 1 billion fake bridged DOT tokens. Polkadot confirmed that only DOT bridged through Hyperbridge was affected, while native DOT remained secure. The exploit targeted a [...] The post Polkadot-linked Hyperbridge exploit losses hit $2.5M appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Is SWIFT Integrating XRP For Payments? The Code Might Hold The Answer

Crypto pundit SMQKE has raised speculations that SWIFT may be integrating XRP for payments. He alluded to a code, which suggests that Ripple could easily move to establish connections between SWIFT-linked institutions and the XRP Ledger.  Pundit Highlights Alleged Link Between XRP and SWIFT In an X post, SMQKE drew attention to the R3 Corda […]

news.bitcoin.com Bitwise: Geopolitical Chaos Might Push Bitcoin Over $1 Million

Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, has highlighted that the current geopolitical chaos might push bitcoin to be used as a traditional currency instead of digital gold, helping it surpass the $1 million mark in the next decade. Nonetheless, Hougan acknowledges this would be an “out-of-the-money call option.” Key Takeaways: Iran’s $1 bitcoin toll per oil […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Citi Says Mixing Bitcoin With Gold Can Boost Your Portfolio Performance

Bitcoin Magazine Citi Says Mixing Bitcoin With Gold Can Boost Your Portfolio Performance  Citi analysts say holding both gold and bitcoin can improve portfolio performance compared with traditional bond-and-equity mixes. In a new report cited by CNBC, analyst Alex Saunders said a 5% allocation to gold enhances portfolio efficiency, while splitting that exposure between gold and bitcoin produces stronger results.  The analysis found the mixed allocation improves returns […] This post Citi Says Mixing Bitcoin With Gold Can Boost Your Portfolio Performance  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com Anthropic Debuts Claude Opus 4.7 Across Cloud Platforms

TLDR Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4.7 as a direct upgrade to Opus 4.6 with stronger coding and reasoning performance. The company made the model available across Claude products, its API, and major cloud platforms. Anthropic kept pricing unchanged at $5 per million input tokens and $25 per million output tokens. The model improves instruction following [...] The post Anthropic Debuts Claude Opus 4.7 Across Cloud Platforms appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Bhutan Moves 250 BTC as Bitcoin Climbs Above $74K

TLDR The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 250 BTC worth about $18.47 million, within 24 hours. Bhutan has moved 3,247 BTC in 2026, with total outflows valued near $240.4 million at current prices. After the latest transfers, Bhutan holds about 3,524 BTC worth between $260 million and $264 million. Bitcoin climbed to an intraday high [...] The post Bhutan Moves 250 BTC as Bitcoin Climbs Above $74K appeared first on Blockonomi.