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11 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Shows Little Conviction as Signals Skew Negative

6 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Risk off Markets and Centralization Debates Week in Review

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.

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.

15 hours ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.

10 hours ago

Traders Hedge Hard: Bitcoin Put Volume Outpaces Calls 54.87% to 45.13%

Bitcoin futures open interest has decreased to $46.94 billion, indicating a defensive market sentiment among traders.

11 hours ago

Bitcoin Shows Little Conviction as Signals Skew Negative

Bitcoin traded at $66,992 on April 5, 2026, with weak momentum limiting upside potential.

6 hours ago

Risk off Markets and Centralization Debates Week in Review

Bitcoin risks dip below $59K as institutions dominate flows and quantum threats emerge.

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.

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.

15 hours ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.

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Artificial intelligence

9 hours ago

Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto

Anthropic shifted Claude Pro and Max users to pay-as-you-go billing for third-party tools, impacting crypto developers with significant cost increases.

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Europe news

XRP Price Breaches Key Support: XRP Crashed 50% the Last Time It Broke This Level

XRP Breaks Lower as Liquidations Deepen and Macro Risks Intensify Across Crypto Markets

XRP is experiencing a decline, trading at $1.33247, with ongoing sell pressure and geopolitical risks impacting market sentiment.

XRP Slides Deeper Into Danger Zone as Market Weakness Accelerates Despite Ripple Strength

XRP is experiencing a sustained downtrend with increasing selling pressure and weakened support levels.

XRP Holders Are Pulling XRP Off Exchanges at the Fastest Rate Since 2024: What's Going On?

XRP price has fallen 64% despite significant outflows from exchanges, indicating a supply squeeze is not affecting price as expected.

Europe news

XRP Price Breaches Key Support: XRP Crashed 50% the Last Time It Broke This Level

XRP Breaks Lower as Liquidations Deepen and Macro Risks Intensify Across Crypto Markets

XRP is experiencing a decline, trading at $1.33247, with ongoing sell pressure and geopolitical risks impacting market sentiment.

XRP Slides Deeper Into Danger Zone as Market Weakness Accelerates Despite Ripple Strength

XRP is experiencing a sustained downtrend with increasing selling pressure and weakened support levels.

XRP Holders Are Pulling XRP Off Exchanges at the Fastest Rate Since 2024: What's Going On?

XRP price has fallen 64% despite significant outflows from exchanges, indicating a supply squeeze is not affecting price as expected.

This ETF Might Double Again This Year After SpaceX's IPO

UFO outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, raising questions about its future performance and investor understanding ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO.

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Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Cryptocurrency

The 4 biggest differences between Kalshi and Polymarket

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Cryptocurrency

Fake or real, the "inside traders" on Polymarket are great engagement bait

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

Betting on 5-minute swings on Bitcoin price are the hot new thing on prediction markets | Fortune

Prediction markets now offer ultra-short-term Bitcoin price bets lasting five to fifteen minutes, generating massive trading volumes and attracting mainstream betting activity.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Cryptocurrency

The 4 biggest differences between Kalshi and Polymarket

fromThe Verge

Cryptocurrency

Fake or real, the "inside traders" on Polymarket are great engagement bait

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

Betting on 5-minute swings on Bitcoin price are the hot new thing on prediction markets | Fortune

Prediction markets now offer ultra-short-term Bitcoin price bets lasting five to fifteen minutes, generating massive trading volumes and attracting mainstream betting activity.

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Information security

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.

Business intelligence

Polymarket Brings TradFi Markets to Prediction Trading With Pyth Integration

Polymarket integrates Pyth Network for data-backed trading on U.S. equities, commodities, and ETFs, enhancing prediction market accuracy.

Retirement

$75 Billion in SGOV: The Cash ETF That Pays You to Wait Out Market Chaos

SGOV offers a safe, liquid investment option with yields that closely track short-term government rates, ideal for cash preservation.

US Elections

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.

This ETF Lets You Benefit From Higher Oil Prices Without the Comedown

Global X MLP ETF offers a stable investment in midstream infrastructure, insulated from commodity price volatility, amidst geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices.

Law

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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.

Bootstrapping

How to prevent order conflicts with copy trading - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Establish clear control and traceability in multi-account copy trading for effective management and faster adjustments.

Artificial intelligence

13 hours ago

Is This ETF the Safest Way to Benefit From AI?

Reliable power is essential for AI scalability, making utilities crucial beneficiaries of the AI era.

Europe news

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19 hours ago

It's all fear and headlines': energy traders race to keep pace with volatile oil markets

Energy traders faced significant losses and volatility due to the conflict in the Middle East affecting oil and gas prices and supply routes.

YMAG ETF Pays Weekly but the Share Price Tells a Harder Story

Understanding the mechanics behind YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund is essential for making informed portfolio decisions.

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Q1 Market Whiplash, Millionaire Tax Strategies and Bitcoin Backed Mortgages - Episode 183

The sharp rise in oil prices and renewed inflation concerns created significant pressure on both stocks and bonds, impacting investor sentiment and market dynamics.

Retirement

Business intelligence

Bitget Expands Agent Hub, Extending AI Trading From Access to Execution

Bitget's Agent Hub now features AI capabilities for market analysis and execution, integrating 19 data tools for improved trading efficiency.

Artificial intelligence

The Top AI ETFs That Let You Invest In The Whole Trend At Once

AI spending is projected to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, with ETFs offering diverse investment opportunities in the sector.

Investors Chasing AI Hardware Gains May Want to Rethink ARTY Before Adding More Exposure

The iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) has not reflected the explosive earnings growth in the semiconductor sector.

Retirement

5 days ago

STRC Commercial Gets the 'Gigaslop' Treatment Saylor's Retirement Ad Backfires in Real Time

An AI-generated advertisement promoting STRC stock and bitcoin investment faced significant backlash for its quality and messaging.

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.

Cryptocurrency

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

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Are All Down Over 40% From Their Peaks - Is This the Bottom?

22 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.

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.

Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Are All Down Over 40% From Their Peaks - Is This the Bottom?

The crypto market is experiencing a significant correction, with major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum seeing substantial declines since mid-2025.

Dear Applied Digital Investors: April 8 Could Be the Make or Break Moment

Applied Digital Corp must deliver strong Q3 results to address significant stock decline and high debt levels.

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.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Hit by $503 Million Exodus as Selling Intensifies

Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows, marking a shift in investor sentiment after a brief recovery period.

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.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Hit by $503 Million Exodus as Selling Intensifies

Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows, marking a shift in investor sentiment after a brief recovery period.

Extreme Fear is Gripping the Market, This Is the Smart Move Most Investors Miss

Investors are panicking, leading to extreme fear in the markets, with quality stocks like Apple and Microsoft also being sold off.

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.

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4 hours ago

$285 Million Drift Hack Traced to Six-Month DPRK Social Engineering Operation

The basis for this connection is both on-chain (fund flows used to stage and test this operation trace back to the Radiant attackers) and operational (personas deployed across this campaign have identifiable overlaps with known DPRK-linked activity).

Cryptocurrency

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

Crypto Stocks Near A Bottom After 60% Selloff: Analyst

Crypto-linked equities are nearing a cyclical bottom after a 60% drawdown, presenting a potential buying opportunity ahead of earnings.

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.

Crypto Stocks Near A Bottom After 60% Selloff: Analyst

Crypto-linked equities are nearing a cyclical bottom after a 60% drawdown, presenting a potential buying opportunity ahead of earnings.

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.

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.

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.

#coinbase

Cryptocurrency

US Banking Group Slams Coinbase Conditional Trust Approval, Citing Risks in Crypto Banking Expansion

Regulatory tensions rise as Coinbase's banking ambitions face opposition, highlighting risks tied to oversight gaps in U.S. financial systems.

Coinbase Rises 3%, Bitmine Jumps 4%: Is the Crypto Rally Back?

Coinbase and Bitmine stocks are experiencing gains, raising questions about a potential recovery in crypto markets after significant declines.

US Banking Group Slams Coinbase Conditional Trust Approval, Citing Risks in Crypto Banking Expansion

Regulatory tensions rise as Coinbase's banking ambitions face opposition, highlighting risks tied to oversight gaps in U.S. financial systems.

Coinbase Rises 3%, Bitmine Jumps 4%: Is the Crypto Rally Back?

Coinbase and Bitmine stocks are experiencing gains, raising questions about a potential recovery in crypto markets after significant declines.

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.

MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale And Debt Reduction Push

MARA Holdings has begun a series of company-wide layoffs affecting multiple departments, marking the latest shift in the firm's broader restructuring strategy.

Cryptocurrency

Charles Schwab Signals Direct Bitcoin Trading Push

Charles Schwab is launching a product for direct cryptocurrency trading, expanding its services into digital assets for retail investors.

Beyond the Hashrate: Why MARA Just Laid Off 15% of Its Staff

MARA has laid off 15% of its workforce as part of a strategic shift towards energy and digital infrastructure services.

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.

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.

fromTNW | Blockchain

5 days ago

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.

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.

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.

5 days ago

Strategy's Latest SEC Filing Shows No Bitcoin Purchases or Share Sales During Quiet Week

Strategy Inc. reported no bitcoin purchases or equity sales, maintaining transparency in its treasury movements and emphasizing its bitcoin reserves as a core asset.

Why Is Crypto Crashing? Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana All Down This Week

The crypto market has lost over $80 billion in value due to geopolitical tensions and significant options expiries.

Altcoins Tumble as Total Market Capitalization Falls Below $1 Trillion Mark

The altcoin market faced a severe sell-off, with total market capitalization dropping below $1 trillion amid heightened risk-off sentiment.

Bitcoin ETFs See $171 Million Outflow as Ether Extends Losing Streak

Confidence in crypto ETFs is declining, with significant outflows recorded across multiple funds and asset classes.

Crypto Market Maker Warning: Binance Lists Six Red Flags Traders Should Know

Binance outlines six behavioral red flags indicating market manipulation or misaligned incentives in market-making arrangements.

Despite A 47% Price Drop, Bitcoin Traders Aren't Selling

Bitcoin's 46% correction in early 2026 triggered minimal panic selling, with 69% of holders maintaining positions despite anxiety and fear dominating emotional responses.

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Crypto Market Descending Into Chaos

Five-minute cryptocurrency price prediction markets have become extremely popular, with tens of millions in daily trading volume as bettors wager on short-term price movements.

STRC: The Global Bitcoin Dollar Cost Average

STRC is a variable-rate financial instrument maintaining a fixed $100 price through dividend adjustments and ATM offerings, enabling systematic dollar-cost averaging into Bitcoin independent of spot price movements.

fromCointelegraph