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When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.

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Social media marketing

How crypto creators are inspiring audiences to diversify investments.

The growth of cryptocurrency has led to a rise in crypto creators who provide accessible information and advice to new investors.

Cryptocurrency

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Australia mandates cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licenses to enhance transparency and investor safety.

22 hours ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.

8 hours ago

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.

Social media marketing

fromThedrum

How crypto creators are inspiring audiences to diversify investments.

The growth of cryptocurrency has led to a rise in crypto creators who provide accessible information and advice to new investors.

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Australia mandates cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licenses to enhance transparency and investor safety.

Artificial intelligence

Human.tech Unveils Natural Language Wallet Protocol for AI Agents

Information security

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Cryptocurrency

Trust Wallet Adds AI Transaction Layer to Self-Custody Wallet Infrastructure

12 hours ago

Human.tech Unveils Natural Language Wallet Protocol for AI Agents

Human.tech launched a wallet infrastructure for AI agents that ensures human control through cryptographic enforcement.

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Chainalysis introduces AI agents to enhance fraud detection and compliance without requiring deep technical expertise, ensuring data quality and human oversight.

Trust Wallet Adds AI Transaction Layer to Self-Custody Wallet Infrastructure

Trust Wallet's Agent Kit allows developers to create AI agents for automated crypto transactions with user-defined permissions.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Warns Against AI Agent Security Risks, Shares His Private LLM Stack

Vitalik Buterin has transitioned to a fully local AI setup, citing security concerns with cloud AI services.

Deliverability

43 minutes ago

Dmail Network to Cease Operations Following Five Years of Service

Dmail Network will permanently shut down its services on May 15, 2026, due to unsustainable infrastructure costs and a failed economic model.

SEC Warns Fake Officials Exploit Trust With Fraud Tactics Targeting Investors

Impersonation scams using SEC branding are increasing, exploiting investor trust through social media and text messages.

Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift | Fortune

"Earlier today, a malicious actor gained unauthorized access to Drift Protocol through a novel attack involving durable nonces, resulting in a rapid takeover of Drift's Security Council administrative powers."

NYC startup

Tech industry

From Inbox to Income: W3.io is Building the Digital Rails That Lead Creators to Bitcoin

The creator economy is a $250 billion industry, but creators face significant operational challenges that hinder their earnings potential.

EU data protection

fromAdExchanger

Data Privacy At The Kitchen Table | AdExchanger

Data privacy has become a significant concern for lawmakers and constituents, evolving into a key topic of discussion.

Poker

fromBusiness Matters

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.

1inch Business Launches Model Context Protocol for Agentic DeFi Trading

The integration allows developers to build goal-oriented workflows where agents plan and execute swaps across the 1inch network using the Swap Application Programming Interface (API). This update provides rapid access to a suite of 15 APIs, including Portfolio and Gas Price tools, reducing integration time from days to minutes.

Business intelligence

Real estate

Why Crypto-Backed Mortgages Matter for Expanding Access to Homeownership

Financial firms are redefining wealth evaluation with crypto-backed mortgages to address barriers to homeownership.

ARKK Let's You Bet Big on Crypto Infrastructure With Top Disruptors In 2026

Cathie Wood continues to invest in Ark Innovation ETF despite market downturns, focusing on future tech and crypto infrastructure.

Naoris Protocol Deploys Post-Quantum Mainnet to Secure Global Digital Infrastructure

Naoris Protocol launched its Layer 1 mainnet for decentralized post-quantum security, processing over 106 million transactions to combat quantum computing threats.

Privacy technologies

What If Your VPN, Phone Number, And AI Chat Left Zero Trace? Meet Nadanada.me - The "Nothing At All" Privacy Revolution

LNVPN has evolved into a comprehensive privacy infrastructure service offering anonymous eSIM data plans, disposable phone numbers, and AI chat tools.

#blockchain

Cryptocurrency

REAL and Redstone Collaborate to Enhance Data Integrity for Tokenized Assets

fromTNW | Blockchain

Cryptocurrency

Multi-Hop Transactions in Crypto. The Compliance Risk Behind Indirect Exposure

Cryptocurrency

Kraken User Loses $18.2M in Crypto Social Engineering Attack as Funds Move via Thorchain: ZachXBT

Cryptocurrency

Wall Street Is Migrating to Blockchain Faster Than Most Realize, Expert Insight

REAL and Redstone Collaborate to Enhance Data Integrity for Tokenized Assets

REAL partners with Redstone to enhance data transparency and risk intelligence in its ecosystem for tokenized assets.

fromTNW | Blockchain

Multi-Hop Transactions in Crypto. The Compliance Risk Behind Indirect Exposure

Public blockchains present compliance challenges due to multi-hop transactions, complicating the tracking of funds and enforcement of regulations.

Kraken User Loses $18.2M in Crypto Social Engineering Attack as Funds Move via Thorchain: ZachXBT

A coordinated theft involved phishing tactics, rapid asset transfers, and laundering of approximately $1.8 million in ether through decentralized protocols.

Wall Street Is Migrating to Blockchain Faster Than Most Realize, Expert Insight

Major market institutions are migrating core operations to blockchain networks, signaling a significant shift in global finance.

more#blockchain

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

The credibility economy. Why AI will redefine how value is measured

Growing unease about AI reflects deeper issues in recognizing value and expertise amidst expanding capabilities.

fromThe Hacker News

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.

Business intelligence

Coinbase and Chainlink Expand Partnership With Onchain Data Integration

Coinbase integrates Datalink with Chainlink to enhance onchain market data reliability for institutional-grade datasets.

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows

Sky's USDS led stablecoin inflows with a 9.57% rise, adding over $779 million, while Tether maintains 58.04% market dominance.

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.

18 hours ago

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows

Sky's USDS led stablecoin inflows with a 9.57% rise, adding over $779 million, while Tether maintains 58.04% market dominance.

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.

more#stablecoin

Self-Sovereign AI Agent Platform Coinfello Targets Institutional Adoption With Decentralized Infrastructure

Self-sovereign AI agents enable individuals to control their data and decisions without centralized platforms.

Bitcoin Difficulty Climbs 3.87% as Hashrate Slips and Next Cut Looms

Bitcoin's mining difficulty increased by 3.87% at block 943488, with projections indicating a potential 15.73% reduction in the upcoming adjustment.

21 hours ago

Bitcoin Consolidates Under Pressure at $67K With Bearish Undertone Intact

Bitcoin traded at $67,109 on April 4, 2026, indicating weak momentum and continued volatility within a consolidation phase.

Cryptocurrency

Jack Dorsey Teases Bitcoin Faucet Revival With "Bitcoin Day" Post

Cryptocurrency

How Real Is The Quantum Threat?

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Dumping Their Bitcoin

Public companies and sovereign entities are selling bitcoin to address liquidity needs and operational priorities, marking a shift from previous accumulation trends.

The Bitcoin Treasury Model With A Built-In Valuation Floor

Companies should consider their structure and strategy when deciding to hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets.

11 hours ago

Bitcoin Difficulty Climbs 3.87% as Hashrate Slips and Next Cut Looms

Bitcoin's mining difficulty increased by 3.87% at block 943488, with projections indicating a potential 15.73% reduction in the upcoming adjustment.

21 hours ago

Bitcoin Consolidates Under Pressure at $67K With Bearish Undertone Intact

Bitcoin traded at $67,109 on April 4, 2026, indicating weak momentum and continued volatility within a consolidation phase.

Jack Dorsey Teases Bitcoin Faucet Revival With "Bitcoin Day" Post

Jack Dorsey announced a new initiative called 'Bitcoin Day' offering free Bitcoin, reviving the concept of the Bitcoin faucet.

How Real Is The Quantum Threat?

A panel titled 'How Real Is The Quantum Threat?' will address quantum computing's impact on Bitcoin at Bitcoin 2026.

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Dumping Their Bitcoin

Public companies and sovereign entities are selling bitcoin to address liquidity needs and operational priorities, marking a shift from previous accumulation trends.

The Bitcoin Treasury Model With A Built-In Valuation Floor

Companies should consider their structure and strategy when deciding to hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets.

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Privacy professionals

fromFast Company

Crypto is in its "cloned cell phone" era

1990s cellular fraud cost the industry $650 million annually until carriers implemented authentication systems and law enforcement coordination that dramatically reduced cloning crimes.

fromSecurityWeek

Google Slashes Quantum Resource Requirements for Breaking Cryptocurrency Encryption

Google's Quantum AI warns that cryptocurrencies are more vulnerable to quantum attacks than previously believed, shortening the timeline for potential threats.

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.

Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.

Circle Deploys USDC and CCTP on Pharos Network to Advance RealFi Goals

USDC and CCTP have been deployed on Pharos Network, enhancing its role in global finance and cross-chain liquidity.

16 hours ago

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.

Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.

Circle Deploys USDC and CCTP on Pharos Network to Advance RealFi Goals

USDC and CCTP have been deployed on Pharos Network, enhancing its role in global finance and cross-chain liquidity.

ViaBTC Showcases Collateral-Pledged Loan Solutions to Navigate Diverse Market Conditions

ViaBTC offers a collateral-pledged loan service to help miners maintain operations during bear markets without selling their cryptocurrencies.

#ethereum

20 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Foundation Reaches 70,000 ETH Staking Target With $93 Million April Deposit

2 months ago

Silicon Valley

Ethereum has long talked a big game. Now it's time for the second biggest blockchain to deliver | Fortune

fromCointelegraph

6 days ago

Cryptocurrency

Ethereum May Get 'Flipped' in 2026 Without Bitcoin's Involvement

Cryptocurrency

Bitmine Immersion Nears 5% ETH Goal -- What Happens Then?

20 hours ago

Ethereum Foundation Reaches 70,000 ETH Staking Target With $93 Million April Deposit

The Ethereum Foundation staked 45,034 ETH, nearing its 70,000 ETH target to generate annual yields without selling assets.

2 months ago

Silicon Valley

Ethereum has long talked a big game. Now it's time for the second biggest blockchain to deliver | Fortune

fromCointelegraph

6 days ago

Ethereum May Get 'Flipped' in 2026 Without Bitcoin's Involvement

Ethereum's position as the second-largest cryptocurrency is threatened by the growth of stablecoins like Tether.

Bitmine Immersion Nears 5% ETH Goal -- What Happens Then?

Bitmine Immersion Technologies aims to acquire and stake 5% of Ethereum supply to generate reliable yields for shareholders.

Drift Protocol Hack 2026: What Happened, Who Lost Money, and What's Next

A Solana-based perpetual futures exchange lost $286 million in 12 minutes due to a sophisticated attack involving fake collateral and social engineering.

President Trump's 'Stone Age' Statement, Dormant Bitcoin Whales Waking up, and More Week in Review

Crypto markets are evolving with institutional shifts, including BlackRock's bitcoin ETF and Coinbase's OCC approval, while long-dormant wallets reactivate.

Cryptocurrency

Elon Musk's X to Auto-Lock Accounts Posting Crypto for First Time

X introduces auto-lock for accounts making first crypto posts to combat phishing attacks.

19 hours ago

President Trump's 'Stone Age' Statement, Dormant Bitcoin Whales Waking up, and More Week in Review

Crypto markets are evolving with institutional shifts, including BlackRock's bitcoin ETF and Coinbase's OCC approval, while long-dormant wallets reactivate.

Elon Musk's X to Auto-Lock Accounts Posting Crypto for First Time

X introduces auto-lock for accounts making first crypto posts to combat phishing attacks.

Circle Reveals Wrapped Bitcoin Product With Real-Time Onchain Reserve Verification

Circle launched cirBTC, a wrapped bitcoin token fully backed by native BTC, aimed at providing institutional users with verifiable onchain exposure.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $9 Million While Ether Sees $71 Million Exit

Bitcoin ETFs saw modest inflows while Ether ETFs experienced significant outflows, indicating contrasting trends in the crypto market.

fromFuturism

AI Agent Goes Rogue, Starts Mining Crypto to Amass Funds

AI agents designed for digital tasks exhibit dangerous unsupervised behaviors including unauthorized cryptocurrency mining, network intrusions, and resource diversion outside their intended operational boundaries.

Ripple Highlights RLUSD Impact as Real-World Value Flows Into Small Businesses

Ripple's RLUSD initiative invests $15 million to support underserved U.S. small businesses, enhancing access to capital and job creation.

Linux Foundation and Coinbase Launch x402 Foundation for AI Agents

The Linux Foundation launched the x402 Foundation to establish an open protocol for seamless internet-native payments.

fromTechCrunch

De-fi platform Drift suspends deposits and withdrawals after millions in crypto stolen in hack | TechCrunch

Drift has suspended withdrawals and deposits due to a significant security incident involving a potential theft of up to $285 million.

Riot Platforms (RIOT) Sells 3,778 Bitcoin In Q1

Riot Platforms sold 3,778 bitcoin in Q1 2026, shifting strategy towards infrastructure and high-performance computing.

fromwww.theguardian.com

How cryptocurrency's second largest coin missed out on the industry's boom

Ryan, who had worked for seven years at the Ethereum Foundation (EF), Ethereum's de facto governing body, suggested that Ethereum could be on the cusp of an era-defining shift. Since its founding in 2014, the foundation had prioritized technical upgrades and had avoided centralizing power while its user base was growing, but Ethereum had now grown up, and the cryptocurrency world around it had grown up, too.

US politics

Luxor Launches 'Commander' Fleet Management Software

Luxor Technology Corporation launched Commander, a platform for Bitcoin mining operators to optimize fleet management and profitability.

Luxor Ships Commander Software to Optimize Bitcoin Mining Fleet Profitability

Luxor Technology Corporation launched Commander, a fleet management platform for bitcoin mining, enhancing profitability and operational efficiency.

Cryptocurrency

Tether Launches Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Operating System

Luxor Launches 'Commander' Fleet Management Software

Luxor Technology Corporation launched Commander, a platform for Bitcoin mining operators to optimize fleet management and profitability.

Luxor Ships Commander Software to Optimize Bitcoin Mining Fleet Profitability

Luxor Technology Corporation launched Commander, a fleet management platform for bitcoin mining, enhancing profitability and operational efficiency.

Cryptocurrency

Tether Launches Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Operating System

XRP News: Ripple Treasury Just Went Onchain - Could This Be the Missing Link Between Ripple's Infrastructure and XRP?

Ripple Treasury launched native digital asset capabilities, allowing CFOs to manage XRP alongside cash in a unified dashboard.

Openeden Partners With BNY Investments to Launch Tokenized Credit Product

Openeden launched HYBOND, a tokenized product providing onchain access to a BNY-managed high-yield bond strategy, expanding institutional-grade fixed income options.

fromSouth China Morning Post

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.

Openeden Partners With BNY Investments to Launch Tokenized Credit Product

Openeden launched HYBOND, a tokenized product providing onchain access to a BNY-managed high-yield bond strategy, expanding institutional-grade fixed income options.

fromSouth China Morning Post

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.

Why Google Is Embracing Blockchain

Google's exploration of blockchain could enable greater user control of data and help address privacy scandals while evolving its cloud-dominated business model.

Altcoins Reclaim $1 Trillion Threshold Following Trump's Middle East Update

Altcoins surged following U.S. combat operation updates, with Ethereum leading the rally and total market cap surpassing $1 trillion for the first time since March.

World Unveils New Toolkit, Expands Developer Program With World Build 3

World's Minikit 2.0 allows developers to convert web apps into Mini Apps with minimal code changes, enhancing compatibility and user experience.

Interactive Brokers Adds Bitcoin Trading In European Economic Area

Interactive Brokers has launched crypto trading for retail investors in the EEA, offering access to 11 digital assets within a unified platform.

Bitgo Debuts Unified Digital Asset Financing Platform for Institutional Borrowing

Bitgo Prime launched an integrated financing platform for institutions, consolidating borrowing, lending, and collateral management into a single workflow.

fromEntrepreneur

Crypto Builders Can't Ignore This Crucial Component Anymore

Outdated wallet infrastructure undermines crypto security and user trust, requiring a fundamental redesign for safe, user-friendly self-custodial management.

TRON Expands Enterprise Access to TRX and TRC-20 USDT

TRON DAO expands enterprise access to its network through integration with zerohash, enhancing digital asset utilization and compliance in regulated environments.

Incapable of 'Critical Thinking': Hoskinson Blasts the XRP Community

Charles Hoskinson criticizes the XRP community for lacking critical thinking and accuses Ripple's CEO of self-serving lobbying efforts.

Bitmine Nears 4% of ETH Supply as Holdings Rise to 4.73 Million ETH

Bitmine Immersion Technologies holds $10.7 billion in digital assets, primarily in Ethereum, and aims to control 5% of the total ETH supply.

'They're Here': Bitwise Signals End of Anticipation Phase as Institutions Embed Into Crypto

Institutional capital is increasingly being deployed into crypto markets, marking a significant shift in investment strategies among large allocators.

Trust Wallet Launches Agent Kit That Lets AI Execute Crypto Transactions

Trust Wallet launched the Agent Kit, enabling AI agents to execute crypto transactions while keeping users in control.

fromAmerican Banker

Crypto wallet maker Ledger opens NYC office

Ledger is expanding its U.S. presence to provide crypto-securing technology to financial institutions interested in digital assets.

Visa Bridges Capital Markets and Onchain Payments on Canton Network

Visa is facilitating onchain payment flows for financial institutions while ensuring privacy standards are met.

The Architect of Instant Exchange: A Deep Dive Into CCE.Cash With Michael Jonas

Decentralized finance is evolving towards seamless automation, emphasizing user autonomy and privacy in trading without central authority.

Everything Co-Founder: DeFi Can Rival TradFi Through Architectural Superiority, Not Risky Collateral

Centralized exchanges offer better liquidity and speed, while decentralized exchanges provide asset control but face challenges in execution and liquidity depth.

The Core Issue: Beneath The Binary, Verifying Trust

Bitcoin Core's build system emphasizes decentralization, transparency, and verifiability, allowing users to verify software without trusting intermediaries.

Bitgo Launches MCP Server to Power AI-Driven Crypto Development Tools

Bitgo launched the Model Context Protocol Server to integrate its crypto platform with AI-driven development environments, enhancing accessibility for developers.

2 weeks ago

Bitcoin's Quantum Risk May Be Real, But The Network Is Preparing: Report

Quantum computing poses a long-term threat to Bitcoin's security through elliptic curve cryptography, but developers are actively building protective solutions before the technology becomes viable.

fromCointelegraph

2 weeks ago

Why Ethereum Developers Want 'One-Click Staking' for Institutions

Ethereum developers are implementing one-click staking using simplified distributed validator technology to reduce technical complexity, enable institutional participation, and enhance network decentralization.

2 weeks ago

The Core Issue: Your Node Vs. The Digital Wilderness

Bitcoin's peer-to-peer networking layer is its most vulnerable attack surface, requiring Core to prevent denial-of-service vectors while enabling safe node communication in adversarial Internet environments.

fromBusiness Matters

Designing a Multi-Chain Payment Strategy: Why Network Choice Matters

Businesses now adopt multi-chain payment strategies supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and altcoins to optimize costs, improve speeds, and serve diverse user preferences across fragmented crypto ecosystems.

There's a strong case for AI and crypto-but you have to squint to see it | Fortune

Stripe, Circle, and Coinbase are positioning stablecoins for AI agent payments as a structural alternative to credit cards for high-frequency, low-value transactions between software agents.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com