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Bipartisan lawmakers introduce PREDICT Act to bar federal officials from prediction markets
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced the PREDICT Act to prohibit federal officials from trading on prediction markets tied to political outcomes.
Bitcoin miners start funding pivot to AI with debt while selling BTC to stay liquid
Bitcoin miners are fracturing as they pivot to AI using debt and sell BTC to maintain liquidity amid crushed margins.
White House clears review of rule that could open path for crypto in $10 trillion 401(k) market
A proposed Labor Department rule allowing crypto in 401(k) plans has cleared White House review, nearing formal release.
Bitcoin has traded in a tight range for nearly 50 days – but this is not a "bear flag"
Bitcoin's nearly 50-day tight trading range signals structural consolidation, not a typical short-lived bear flag pattern.
Elon Musk taps former Base, Aave exec Benji Taylor to lead design on X
Elon Musk has hired former crypto executive Benji Taylor to lead design efforts at the social media platform X.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy dominates DAT BTC buying as treasury demand collapses
MicroStrategy's bitcoin purchases now overwhelmingly dominate the market, as demand from other corporate treasuries has drastically declined.
US court rejects crypto dev’s lawsuit seeking safe harbor for non-custodial software
A U.S. court dismissed a crypto developer's lawsuit seeking preemptive protection from money transmitter laws for his non-custodial software.
4 Positive Factors Driving Chainlink (LINK) Recovery in April
Chainlink shows four positive on-chain and institutional factors suggesting potential recovery despite sideways price movement below $10.
Bitcoin price analysis: Some indicators are still going the wrong way, challenging the bullish $70,000 holdout narrative
Despite Bitcoin holding $70,000 amid global turmoil, negative Coinbase Premium and slowing ETF inflows challenge the strong bullish outlook.
US indicts Chinese nationals using crypto in global fentanyl trafficking
US authorities indicted Chinese companies and nationals for trafficking fentanyl precursors and laundering money using cryptocurrency.
UK Bars Cryptocurrency From Political Finance to Counter Foreign Interference
The UK banned all cryptocurrency donations to political entities to counter risks from untraceable foreign funding.
Coinbase Faces a Boycott Storm After Killing the Stablecoin Deal Twice
Coinbase rejected a stablecoin yield compromise in a Senate bill, sparking industry backlash and a boycott call against CEO Brian Armstrong.
Bittensor (TAO) Surges 140%, But Retail Sentiment Suggests the Rally May Not Be Over
Bittensor (TAO) surged 140% driven by the AI narrative, yet muted retail sentiment suggests the rally has room to continue.
Google Sets Timeline for Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration
Google has established a 2029 timeline for migrating to post-quantum cryptography, driven by quantum computing progress and security risks.
Franklin Templeton Partners With Ondo to Bring 5 Tokenized ETFs On-Chain
Franklin Templeton partnered with Ondo Finance to tokenize five of its ETFs for 24/7 trading via crypto wallets.
One of the biggest bitcoin (BTC) sellers this year is a tiny Asian country
Bhutan is significantly reducing its Bitcoin holdings, moving another 500 BTC to exchanges, with 2026 outflows exceeding $150 million.
Swan Bitcoin Drags Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Into Tether Mining War
Swan Bitcoin is seeking a subpoena for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Cantor Fitzgerald regarding a collapsed mining joint venture with Tether.
XRP volatility hits cycle lows as $1.40 support comes into focus
XRP volatility is at its lowest since January, consolidating near $1.40, suggesting an imminent sharp price breakout.
Elon Musk’s New Hire Sparks Talk of Crypto Integration on X
X hired Benji Taylor, a crypto design veteran from Aave Labs and Coinbase's Base, fueling speculation about future crypto integration.
Coinbase again declines to support updated Clarity Act draft: report
Coinbase has once again opposed the latest draft of the Clarity Act due to concerns over stablecoin yield provisions.
FiscalNote Delisted: A SaaSpocalypse Casualty
FiscalNote was delisted from the NYSE due to its share price falling below $1, illustrating the impact of LLMs commoditizing its policy intelligence business model.
Circle unfreezes one of 16 blacklisted USDC wallets following backlash: ZachXBT
Circle unfroze the USDC balance of one wallet linked to Goated.com after facing community backlash over freezing 16 wallets.
How Cravin uses provably fair verification in mystery boxes
Cravin employs provably fair verification and a Fair Value Guarantee in its mystery boxes for enhanced user trust and experience.
Market structure bill compromise draws wide-ranging reaction from fractured crypto crowd
A compromise on the stalled Clarity Act market structure bill received mixed reactions from the crypto industry, notably dissatisfaction from Coinbase.
New Pump.Fun Update Fixes a Major Flaw in Meme Coin Trading
Pump.Fun implemented an update limiting creator fee changes to curb manipulation like "vamping" and "griefing."
Ethereum Price’s Climb Above $2,500 Requires Crossing This “Red Circle”
Ethereum needs to break the key resistance at $2,393, the prior rejection point, to target a move above $2,500.
Meta cuts 700 jobs as it dangles up to $921 million for top executives in AI push
Meta laid off 700 employees while simultaneously offering up to $921 million in stock options to six top executives tied to AI performance goals.
Hedera deepens McLaren Racing tie with Council seat and digital collectibles push
Hedera has added McLaren Racing to its Governing Council to advance fan engagement and digital collectibles.
Polymarket Insider Wallets Place Large Bets on US-Iran Ceasefire
Suspected insider wallets on Polymarket are heavily betting on a US-Iran ceasefire by March 31, coinciding with recent, disputed claims of talks.
Gold’s 21% Fall Forms 106 Year Record While Bitcoin Stabilizes At $71,000
Gold experienced its worst 10-day losing streak in 106 years, dropping nearly 21%, while Bitcoin remained stable above $70,000.
Elon Musk's X hires crypto-savvy design lead as X Money payments push inches closer
X has hired Benji Taylor, a crypto design expert from Aave Labs and Coinbase's Base, to lead design as X Money payments near launch.
Mastercard set to be crypto-fiat ‘network connector’ following BVNK acquisition: Mizuho
Mizuho analysts believe Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK positions it as a key connector between crypto and fiat systems.
Bitcoin traders dump coins within 48 hours of Fed meetings as new data reveals systematic FOMC weakness
Bitcoin traders consistently sell off their holdings within 48 hours of Federal Reserve meetings, indicating a growing sensitivity to FOMC policy.
BitGo, ZKsync build tokenized deposit infrastructure to bring banks onchain
BitGo and ZKsync are collaborating to create infrastructure for tokenized deposits, enabling banks to use blockchain while maintaining regulatory compliance.
PUMP Price’s Recovery from Recent 18% Drop Hinges on These Holders
PUMP's recovery from an 18% drop is uncertain due to consistent long-term holder selling and slowing new address growth.
Bitcoin Volatility Falls as Asset Matures, Charles Schwab Report Finds
A Charles Schwab report indicates Bitcoin's volatility has significantly decreased, now trailing some major tech stocks.
Lawmakers weigh tokenization push as SEC preps innovation exemption plan
Lawmakers discussed the move toward tokenized assets while balancing innovation with investor protection as the SEC prepares an exemption plan.
UK’s Starmer backs pause on crypto political donations, citing ‘illicit finance’ risks
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a temporary pause on all cryptocurrency political donations due to illicit finance risks.
Franklin Templeton taps Ondo Finance to tokenize five equities and gold ETFs
Franklin Templeton is partnering with Ondo Finance to issue tokenized versions of five of its ETFs tracking stocks, bonds, and gold.
Prediction Markets Don’t Just Forecast Power - They Reshape It
Crypto prediction markets, while appearing as forecasting tools, are increasingly financializing instability and incentivizing manipulation.
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF nears launch after NYSE Arca listing update
Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, is nearing launch after receiving an official listing announcement from NYSE Arca.
The Daily: Circle selloff questioned as analysts defend outlook, Bhutan offloads $37M in BTC, Bitmine adds $145M in ETH, and more
Analysts defend Circle's outlook despite a stock drop, while Bhutan sells $37M in BTC, and Bitmine increases its ETH holdings by $145M.
AI agents to help investigators unearth crypto criminals, according to new TRM program
TRM Labs introduced an AI agent into its Forensics service to help investigators use natural language queries to track illicit crypto activity.
Only these 9 crypto tokens are closer to their all-time high than Bitcoin right now
Excluding stablecoins, only nine non-stable crypto tokens are currently closer to their all-time high than Bitcoin.
Pi Coin Ends 7-Month “Silence”; Price is Ready For Big Swings
Pi Network (PI) is consolidating near a Fibonacci level, with increasing volatility and a negative Bitcoin correlation suggesting potential price declines.
U.S. lawmakers dig into tokenizing securities as Trump ties muddy waters
U.S. lawmakers reviewed securities tokenization, agreeing on similar regulation to traditional securities, despite concerns over Trump family crypto ties.
Bitget Wallet expands stablecoin payments with Visa, Mastercard, and Ripple integration
Bitget Wallet launched its Onchain Payments Matrix, integrating Ripple, Visa, and Mastercard to enable stablecoin payments across global commerce.
Visa joins Canton Network as Super Validator to expand institutional blockchain payments
Visa is joining the Canton Network as a Super Validator to enhance institutional blockchain payments and governance.
Bitcoin price eyes breakout as EIA signals sub $80 oil path after 20% global supply shock starts easing
Easing diplomatic tensions between the US and Iran are causing oil prices to drop, potentially paving the way for a Bitcoin rally.
Binance outlines market maker, token launch ‘red flags’ in updated trading rules
Binance updated its trading rules, detailing 'red flags' in market maker behavior and token launches that signal potential manipulation.
‘Big boy’ Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF launch likely ‘imminent’ says analyst
Analyst Eric Balchunas suggests Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF launch is near, following NYSE listing announcements and recent SEC filings.
Startale Group closes $63 million Series A with investments from SBI Group and Sony Innovation Fund
Startale Group secured $63 million in a Series A round, including major investments from SBI Group and Sony Innovation Fund.
SBI, Sony back Startale’s $63 million push to expand Japan’s tokenized finance stack
Startale Group secured a $63 million Series A, backed by SBI Group and Sony Innovation Fund, to expand its tokenized finance infrastructure in Japan.
Morgan Stanley Moves Closer to Bitcoin ETF Launch With NYSE Listing Announcement 
Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, is nearing launch after the NYSE confirmed its listing notice.
Solana news (SOL): Foundation says network is becoming core infrastructure for ‘agentic’ internet
Solana Foundation believes its network is becoming essential infrastructure for an 'agentic' internet driven by AI-initiated economic activity.
Sky-backed Obex spreads $1 billion across credit, energy and AI assets to expand stablecoin yield
Obex is deploying $1 billion to link the Sky ecosystem's USDS stablecoin with yields from tangible assets like AI, energy, and housing.
6 Months of HBAR Long Liquidations — The Worst May Not Be Over
HBAR faces continued downward pressure due to six months of high long liquidation dominance and negative capital flow, suggesting further declines are likely.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Circle could reach $75B by 2030 despite recent selloff
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan projects Circle's valuation could hit $75 billion by 2030 based on stablecoin market growth and USDC adoption.
Bitwise Joins Lombard’s Bitcoin Smart Accounts to Help Unlock Institutional Yield
Bitwise Asset Management is partnering with Lombard to offer institutional yield strategies for BTC held in custody.
Cardano ADA shorts spike to highest since June 2023 as 71% crash meets Midnight launch this week risk
Cardano's ADA faces extreme negative sentiment with record short interest ahead of the crucial Midnight privacy sidechain launch.
Stablecoin startup Payy, focused on private transactions, raises $6 million in seed funding
Payy, a stablecoin startup focused on privacy, raised $6 million in seed funding led by FirstMark Capital to build a privacy-focused payments network.
Visa takes on Canton Super Validator role, marking major step in engaging with blockchain governance
Visa has been appointed a Super Validator for the Canton network, signaling a deeper commitment to blockchain governance.
Franklin Templeton launches tokenized ETFs trading 24/7 in crypto wallets
Franklin Templeton launched tokenized ETFs tradable 24/7 directly in crypto wallets, signaling a major shift in capital markets infrastructure.
The Protocol: Ethereum faces make-or-break moment as scaling, quantum and AI pressures mount
Ethereum is at a critical juncture, facing challenges from scaling issues, the threat of quantum computing, and the rise of AI, while other blockchain projects are also evolving.
Binance tightens market maker rules and warns token issuers to disclose partners
Binance introduced new rules requiring token issuers to disclose market maker identities and banning profit-sharing or guaranteed return arrangements.
CRCL, COIN news: CLARITY's stablecoin yield ban shifts bargaining power from Coinbase to Circle
Analysts suggest Circle's selloff is overdone, as the CLARITY Act may weaken Coinbase's advantage and strengthen Circle's position.
Ethereum Foundation launches post-quantum security hub with more than 10 client teams
The Ethereum Foundation launched a post-quantum security hub to coordinate the protocol's migration away from vulnerable cryptography.
Bitwise sees Circle worth $75 billion by 2030 as analysts defend stock after selloff
Bitwise analysts defended Circle's stock after a selloff, projecting the stablecoin issuer could be worth $75 billion by 2030.
New LIBRA Evidence Reveals Cardano Proposal, Hoskinson Says He Rejected
New evidence in the LIBRA scandal shows a rejected Cardano proposal involving Charles Hoskinson and Argentine President Milei's associates.
As Bitcoin Consolidates, Signs Point to Potential Bottom Amid Market Calm: Research
Research suggests Bitcoin may be nearing a market bottom due to price consolidation and stabilizing investor behavior.