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cryptobriefing.com Michael Howell: Market turbulence is approaching but not here yet, media narratives on recession are misleading, and understanding liquidity cycles is key for investors | Forward Guidance

Market turbulence looms as liquidity cycles, not recession fears, shape the future of risk assets. The post Michael Howell: Market turbulence is approaching but not here yet, media narratives on recession are misleading, and understanding liquidity cycles is key for investors | Forward Guidance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

forklog.media Kalshi and Polymarket to Launch Perpetual Futures

Prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket have announced the launch of perpetual futures on cryptocurrencies. These new instruments will allow users to trade with leverage. According to The Information, Kalshi will introduce the product in the coming weeks. Initially, users will be offered contracts on Bitcoin and other digital assets, with plans to later expand the range to include commodities. The platform will accept US dollars as collateral and plans to implement stablecoins in the second quarter. Last month, Kalshi obtained a license for margin trading in the US, reports The Information. Polymarket confirmed the launch of a similar service on its social media. The company released a video showcasing the interface for futures on crypto assets, stocks, and commodities. We price the future.Now you can lever it.Perps are coming to Polymarket.Sign up for early access 👇 pic.twitter.com/j3PRHhxv8N— Polymarket (@Polymarket) April 21, 2026 The platform has opened a waiting list—the tool will be available on the international version of the exchange, which operates outside US jurisdiction. Perpetual futures do not have an expiration date and are popular in the crypto industry. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig previously urged officials to quickly establish clear rules for prediction markets.  In April, Bernstein analysts suggested that by 2030, the total turnover of prediction markets could reach $1 trillion. 

news.bitcoin.com Tether Mints 2 Billion USDT on Ethereum in Three Days, Adding Fresh Supply to the Stablecoin Market

Tether minted 2 billion USDT on the Ethereum network over three days, executing the issuance across multiple onchain batches from its treasury address. The minting adds to a supply base now near $190 billion. Key Takeaways: Tether minted 2 billion USDT on Ethereum in three days, with total USDT supply now near $190 billion. Large […]

blockonomi.com Cardano, BNB and Pepeto: Comparing Market Value Shows Presales Still Crush Top 10 Coins

Comparing market value Cardano BNB Pepeto after Hoskinson’s April 20 critique of Ripple’s tokenomics and BNB Chain’s $1.02 billion quarterly burn tells a brutal story for large caps. ADA sits at $0.247 and BNB holds $630 but neither can match the returns a presale at six decimal zeros still offers. BNB holders know the pattern. [...] The post Cardano, BNB and Pepeto: Comparing Market Value Shows Presales Still Crush Top 10 Coins appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Forget Bitcoin, DeFi Is Bleeding And The Numbers Are Staggering

The Bitcoin price continues to struggle despite the recent recovery, but the real losses are being recorded elsewhere. The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector was the main focus of the 2021-2022 bull market, with the emergence of new coins. However, the bullishness surrounding the entire sector has been eroded over the years, and the effects are […]

news.bitcoin.com Greek Firm Warns of Bitcoin Fraud as Vessels Face Military Fire in the Strait of Hormuz

The Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has issued an urgent warning regarding a cryptocurrency scam targeting shipping companies stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. Key Takeaways: MARISKS reports unknown actors are extorting shipping firms for bitcoin and USDT to bypass the blockade. At least one tanker was hit by Iranian gunfire on April 18 […]

cryptobriefing.com Daniel Jeremiah: Philadelphia 76ers’ young stars promise a bright future, concerns about Jalen Brunson’s leadership, and the impact of Knicks’ coaching decisions | Pardon My Take

Young talent in the Philadelphia 76ers could be the key to their future playoff success. The post Daniel Jeremiah: Philadelphia 76ers’ young stars promise a bright future, concerns about Jalen Brunson’s leadership, and the impact of Knicks’ coaching decisions | Pardon My Take appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Daniel Yergin: Geopolitical tensions are reshaping global energy markets, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz marks a pivotal moment, and energy security is shifting from oil to electricity | Odd Lots

Geopolitical tensions and the Strait of Hormuz closure are reshaping global energy security and market dynamics. The post Daniel Yergin: Geopolitical tensions are reshaping global energy markets, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz marks a pivotal moment, and energy security is shifting from oil to electricity | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Michael Howell: Market turbulence is approaching but not here yet, media narratives on recession are misleading, and understanding liquidity cycles is key for investors | Forward Guidance

Market turbulence looms as liquidity cycles, not recession fears, shape the future of risk assets. The post Michael Howell: Market turbulence is approaching but not here yet, media narratives on recession are misleading, and understanding liquidity cycles is key for investors | Forward Guidance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Price Target Set at $143,000 as Tiger Research Q2 Report Projects 2x Upside

TLDR: Tiger Research sets Bitcoin’s 12-month target at $143,000 using a neutral TVM base of $132,500. Upside from current BTC levels widened to 103% in Q2 2026, up from 93% recorded in Q1. Global M2 hit $134.4T, but 60% came from China, limiting liquidity access to Bitcoin markets. Bitcoin L2 TVL dropped 74% year-to-date, prompting [...] The post Bitcoin Price Target Set at $143,000 as Tiger Research Q2 Report Projects 2x Upside appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Can Dogecoin Break $0.1018? On-Chain Signals and Whale Buying Build the Case

TLDR: Dogecoin recorded nearly $800M in transaction volume on April 16, one of its highest single-day spikes this year. Whale wallets accumulated over $330M in DOGE over the past week, pointing to a firm price floor forming during consolidation. The $0.1018 resistance level on the 4-hour chart has rejected five consecutive breakout attempts, keeping DOGE [...] The post Can Dogecoin Break $0.1018? On-Chain Signals and Whale Buying Build the Case appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Tron Founder Justin Sun Files Federal Lawsuit Against World Liberty Financial Over Frozen Tokens

Tron founder Justin Sun filed a lawsuit in a California federal court against World Liberty Financial, the Trump-backed decentralized finance ( DeFi) project, alleging his $75 million WLFI token position was frozen without disclosure. Key Takeaways: Justin Sun filed a California federal lawsuit against WLFI on April 22 over $75 million in frozen tokens. Sun […]

blockonomi.com Justin Sun Files Federal Lawsuit Against World Liberty Financial Over Frozen Tokens and Stripped Voting Rights

TLDR: Justin Sun filed a federal lawsuit in California against World Liberty Financial over frozen tokens. Sun claims the WLFI team stripped his voting rights and threatened to permanently burn his holdings. A new WLFI governance proposal could lock tokens indefinitely for holders who reject its terms. Sun’s frozen tokens bar him from voting on [...] The post Justin Sun Files Federal Lawsuit Against World Liberty Financial Over Frozen Tokens and Stripped Voting Rights appeared first on Blockonomi.

forklog.media OpenAI Unveils ‘Thinking’ Image Generator

OpenAI has launched the 'thinking' image generator ChatGPT Images 2.0 — a "cutting-edge model capable of tackling complex visual tasks and creating precise, ready-to-use works." Introducing ChatGPT Images 2.0A state-of-the-art image model that can take on complex visual tasks and produce precise, immediately usable visuals, with sharper editing, richer layouts, and thinking-level intelligence.Video made with ChatGPT Images pic.twitter.com/3aWfXakrcR— OpenAI (@OpenAI) April 21, 2026 The company highlighted a "qualitative leap" in following instructions, precise placement and proportion of objects, as well as in visualizing dense text. The model confidently operates in multiple languages and autonomously fills in gaps in requests, relying on visual and general context. As a result, users achieve the desired outcome with fewer clarifications. Precision and Control ChatGPT Images 2.0 handles complex concepts and accurately brings them to life visually. The model follows instructions, retains specified details, and displays fine elements with a resolution of up to 2K. Greater Precision and ControlChatGPT Images 2.0 can conceptualize more sophisticated images, and then actually bring that vision to life effectively. It’s able to follow instructions, preserve requested details, and render the fine-grained elements that often break image… pic.twitter.com/n29165pV9Q— OpenAI (@OpenAI) April 21, 2026 Working with Styles ChatGPT Images 2.0 more accurately conveys the distinctive features of photographs, cinematic frames, pixel art, manga, and other visual styles. LLM ensures a high degree of consistency in textures, lighting, composition, and fine details.  This level of precision can be beneficial in creating game prototypes, developing storyboards, preparing marketing materials, and creating works in a specific media format or genre. Capable of Thinking ChatGPT Images 2.0 is OpenAI's first image model capable of reasoning before generation. In conjunction with ChatGPT, the model can search for information online in real-time, create multiple variations from a single prompt, verify results, and generate functional QR codes. "This allows the model to take on much of the heavy lifting between idea and image, especially when accuracy, information relevance, consistency, and visual integrity are paramount," OpenAI claims. The model supports aspect ratios from 3:1 in width to 1:3 in height. It is available to ChatGPT and Codex users. The Images with thinking feature is included in the ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Business plans. In April, OpenAI granted limited access to its new AI model GPT-5.4-Cyber to select users.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Surges Past $78,000 as Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire

Bitcoin surged past $78,000 (peaking at $78,446), effectively erasing all losses since April 20 and reclaiming a $1.56 trillion market cap. The rally followed President Trump’s indefinite extension of the Iran ceasefire. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged past $78,000 on April 22, 2026, after Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire indefinitely. The rally triggered $320 million in […]

bitcoinist.com No Stablecoin Mention: Bank Of Korea’s New Governor Signals CBDC Push

The newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK) has delivered his first policy address in office, highlighting central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and bank-issued deposit tokens while skipping any mention of stablecoins, despite South Korea’s efforts to develop a related framework and establish a local market. Related Reading: Coinbase Launches Crypto-Backed USDC Loans […]

blockmanity.com How Blockchain is Transforming Smart City Management in the APAC Region

Introduction to in Urban Futures As cities grow bigger and faster, leaders face big challenges. Traffic jams, pollution, high energy use, and too much data create problems. Smart cities use tech like IoT sensors, AI, and big data to fix […] The post How Blockchain is Transforming Smart City Management in the APAC Region appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com FTX Sold Cursor Stake for $200K. SpaceX Now Has a $60 Billion Option to Buy It

FTX’s bankruptcy estate sold Alameda Research’s early stake in Anysphere, the startup behind AI code editor Cursor, for $200,000 in 2023. SpaceX announced a $60 billion option to acquire the same company on April 21. Key Takeaways: FTX’s estate sold Alameda’s Anysphere stake for $200K in 2023; it is now worth an estimated $500 million. […]

blockonomi.com Why One Singapore Product Team Stopped Looking for Copilots and Started Taking VIB AI Seriously

When Daniel Tan and his team entered a more demanding phase of product development, they realized they had been asking AI for the wrong thing. That shift eventually led them to take VIB AI, the company behind vibai.com, more seriously. At first, what they wanted looked familiar: a helpful assistant, stronger suggestions, and faster support [...] The post Why One Singapore Product Team Stopped Looking for Copilots and Started Taking VIB AI Seriously appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Crypto News: What Does ChatGPT Say About the Solana Price Prediction? The Answer Could Reshape Your 2026 While Pepeto Nears Binance Listing

ChatGPT Solana price prediction models map a run from $85.73 toward the $450 to $600 zone by Christmas per CryptoNews, on the back of a record $2 billion in tokenized real world assets landing on the chain this month. SOL trades at $85.73 as the ceasefire rally lifted the market while the top altcoin lagged [...] The post Crypto News: What Does ChatGPT Say About the Solana Price Prediction? The Answer Could Reshape Your 2026 While Pepeto Nears Binance Listing appeared first on Blockonomi.

forklog.media Hackers Breach Volo, Extract $3.5 Million from WBTC and USDC Pools

The Volo liquid staking protocol on the Sui blockchain has been breached, with attackers extracting approximately $3.5 million from the project's pools. 🔒 Security Incident Update — Volo ProtocolWe want to address our community directly and transparently about a security incident that occurred earlier today. Rest assured, Volo is prepared to absorb any loss. What happened:An exploit resulted in the removal of approximately…— Volo (@volo_sui) April 21, 2026 The attack affected the WBTC, XAUm, and USDC vaults. Other asset pools, valued at $28 million, remained untouched. To halt the outflow of funds, developers froze the vulnerable smart contracts. Project representatives stated that $500,000 has already been recovered with the support of the Sui Foundation and partners. Volo plans to cover the remaining losses from its own reserves. The team is conducting an internal investigation in collaboration with on-chain analysts and is actively seeking the hackers. A detailed report on the incident and a compensation plan will be published later. Earlier in April, hackers breached the ENS gateway eth.limo and cloud provider Vercel. Subsequently, the Kelp liquid restaking protocol suffered a hack, resulting in a loss of approximately $293 million.

bitcoinist.com Bybit Leads $8 Million Round To Scale Crypto Platform Across Malaysia

Malaysia’s crypto sector is drawing serious outside money. Bank Negara Malaysia has spent the past year rolling out sandbox pilots and tokenization roadmaps, and now one of the world’s biggest exchanges is backing a local platform to grow alongside it. Related Reading: Altcoin Carnage Ahead? 99% Could Be Wiped Out, Analyst Says Bybit Returns With […]

bitcoinist.com Crypto Fraudsters Allegedly Selling Hormuz Transit Guarantees As Iranian Fire Is Reported

As negotiations and a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran continue, and the Strait of Hormuz begins to reopen after a period of disruption, shipping companies are facing a new threat linked to crypto fraudsters.  Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS says it has received warnings about messages being sent to shipping operators […]

news.bitcoin.com Certik Analyst: KelpDAO Exploit Reveals High-Stakes Shift in Cross-Chain Cybercrime

Blockchain analyst Wenzhao Dong observed that the Lazarus Group demonstrated a sophisticated grasp of market liquidity. Rather than engaging directly in spot markets, the attackers strategically routed their activity through Aave, effectively shifting the risk onto the lending protocol. Key Takeaways: The Arbitrum Security Council and SEAL 911 froze 30,766 ETH on April 18 to […]