What next as XRP rises to $1.33 but fails to break out

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2026. Apr. 03. 16:32

What next as XRP rises to $1.33 but fails to break out Price tracks broader crypto flows, with range-bound structure intact until $1.35 breaks.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) trades flat while altcoins rise

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2026. Apr. 03. 13:18

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) trades flat while altcoins rise NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gained 5.8% and Avalanche (AVAX) climbed 3.6%.

U.S. March jobs smash expectations, with 178,000 added

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2026. Apr. 03. 12:33

U.S. March jobs smash expectations, with 178,000 added Bitcoin continued to trade near the $67,000 level just following the strong report.

Ethereum Foundation stakes another $93 million ether, reaching its 70,000 ETH target

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2026. Apr. 03. 11:38

Ethereum Foundation stakes another $93 million ether, reaching its 70,000 ETH target The foundation deposited the bulk of its planned staking commitment in a single session, completing a program announced in February to turn dormant treasury holdings into a yield-generating position.

Crypto consolidates as volatility cools and futures markets tilt bearish

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2026. Apr. 03. 10:31

Crypto consolidates as volatility cools and futures markets tilt bearish Bitcoin holds a tight range as altcoins rally on low liquidity, but derivatives data and options skew suggest traders are bracing for downside.

Naoris Protocol's quantum-resistant blockchain goes live as Bitcoin and Ethereum face 'Q-Day' threats

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2026. Apr. 03. 09:22

Naoris Protocol's quantum-resistant blockchain goes live as Bitcoin and Ethereum face 'Q-Day' threats Naoris debuts its quantum-resistant mainnet, which uses algorithms approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Bitcoin heads into holiday weekend exposed as ETF and CME flows go offline

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2026. Apr. 03. 04:15

Bitcoin heads into holiday weekend exposed as ETF and CME flows go offline Good Friday shuts CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens.

Todd Blanche, author of DOJ crypto enforcement memo, is now interim AG

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2026. Apr. 03. 00:28

Todd Blanche, author of DOJ crypto enforcement memo, is now interim AG U.S. President Donald Trump named Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and deputy attorney general, as the interim top prosecutor.

Crypto market structure bill release pushed back as industries view revised stablecoin yield compromise this week

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2026. Apr. 02. 22:12

Crypto market structure bill release pushed back as industries view revised stablecoin yield compromise this week Crypto and banking industry representatives are viewing revised stablecoin yield compromise language this week.

Here’s why bitcoin’s drop below $68,000 raises the risk of a crash under $60,000

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2026. Apr. 02. 18:27

Here’s why bitcoin’s drop below $68,000 raises the risk of a crash under $60,000 The negative gamma zone below $68,000 can trigger a self-reinforcing sell-off, leading to an ever larger slump.

CFTC sues Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut over states' sports prediction market efforts

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2026. Apr. 02. 16:24

CFTC sues Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut over states' sports prediction market efforts The CFTC argued in a lawsuit that the Commodity Exchange Act gave it "exclusive jurisdiction" over all swaps, which include prediction markets.

Coinbase wins initial bank regulator nod for trust charter, boosting custody push

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2026. Apr. 02. 16:18

Coinbase wins initial bank regulator nod for trust charter, boosting custody push Coinbase’s conditional OCC approval moves it closer to operating as a federally regulated crypto custodian, pending compliance and final review.

Elon Musk's X to deploy scam kill switch by auto-locking first-time crypto mentioners

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2026. Apr. 02. 15:28

Elon Musk's X to deploy scam kill switch by auto-locking first-time crypto mentioners The move comes in response to a wave of phishing attacks using fake copyright emails and is the latest in an attempt to shut down crypto-linked scams on the platform.

How a Solana feature designed for convenience let attackers drain more than $270 million from Drift

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2026. Apr. 02. 15:08

How a Solana feature designed for convenience let attackers drain more than $270 million from Drift The exploit did not involve a bug in Drift's code. It used "durable nonces," a legitimate Solana transaction feature, to pre-sign administrative transfers weeks before executing them, bypassing the protocol's multisig security in minutes.

Bitcoin trims big loss, stocks erase 2% decline, as Iran signals cooperation on key shipping route

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2026. Apr. 02. 15:08

Bitcoin trims big loss, stocks erase 2% decline, as Iran signals cooperation on key shipping route In the middle of a surge higher following President Trump's overnight comments, the price of WTI crude oil quickly fell nearly $6 per barrel on the news.

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto custody’s evolution

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2026. Apr. 02. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto custody’s evolution Beyond simple storage, the next era of institutional crypto will be defined by the real-time connectivity and mobility of digital assets across a fragmented market.

North Koreans hackers likely behind $286 million Drift Protocol exploit: Elliptic

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2026. Apr. 02. 14:50

North Koreans hackers likely behind $286 million Drift Protocol exploit: Elliptic The blockchain analytics firm pointed to cross-chain laundering patterns and Solana-specific tracing challenges that mirror prior North Korean state-linked operations.

Oil shock, Iran war risk keep crypto investors on sidelines: Grayscale

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2026. Apr. 02. 13:57

Oil shock, Iran war risk keep crypto investors on sidelines: Grayscale The crypto asset manager said investors are sidelined by Middle East tensions, but resilient valuations and structural adoption trends could set up the next leg higher.

The 'time pain' trap: why bitcoin’s bear market might need a few more months of ‘boring’ to hit a true floor

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2026. Apr. 02. 13:34

The 'time pain' trap: why bitcoin’s bear market might need a few more months of ‘boring’ to hit a true floor Long term holder trends suggest a maturing bear market, yet extended consolidation could test investor patience.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 4.5% as all constituents trade lower

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2026. Apr. 02. 13:11

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 4.5% as all constituents trade lower Uniswap (UNI) declined 7.7% and Solana (SOL) dropped 6.9%, leading the index lower.

Coinbase’s AI payments system joins Linux Foundation, gathers support from Google, Stripe, AWS and others

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2026. Apr. 02. 13:00

Coinbase’s AI payments system joins Linux Foundation, gathers support from Google, Stripe, AWS and others The Coinbase-engineered agentic commerce protocol x402 has garnered support from a long list of big names like Google, Cloudflare and Stripe.

Startup lets researchers mine blockchain tasks on a quantum computer for the first time

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2026. Apr. 02. 12:00

Startup lets researchers mine blockchain tasks on a quantum computer for the first time Built with advice and hardware access from D-Wave, the testnet has drawn 13,000 sign-ups and early work from six research teams, but remains an experimental environment rather than a live mainnet.

SoFi announces 24/7 banking hub that blends traditional cash with crypto

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2026. Apr. 02. 12:00

SoFi announces 24/7 banking hub that blends traditional cash with crypto The new service lets companies hold dollars, convert to stablecoins and move money instantly within a regulated bank.

Europe's first blockchain IPO is here: France’s new exchange is taking aerospace firm public onchain

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2026. Apr. 02. 11:45

Europe's first blockchain IPO is here: France’s new exchange is taking aerospace firm public onchain The move positions Lise and ST Group as an early test case for going public directly on blockchain rails within EU rules.

The ‘wash trading’ bust: Why the feds are finally calling out crypto’s dirty little liquidity secret

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2026. Apr. 02. 11:03

The ‘wash trading’ bust: Why the feds are finally calling out crypto’s dirty little liquidity secret An FBI-created token helped expose how firms allegedly engineered fake volume and why the incentives behind it remain deeply entrenched

Crypto markets tumble as oil surges and traders pile into bearish bets: Crypto Markets Today

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2026. Apr. 02. 10:30

Crypto markets tumble as oil surges and traders pile into bearish bets: Crypto Markets Today Bitcoin and ether fell sharply alongside global risk assets after escalating tension in Iran drove oil higher, while derivatives data shows traders positioning for further downside.

The bitcoin treasury boom is unwinding as some companies and governments sell holdings

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2026. Apr. 02. 09:46

The bitcoin treasury boom is unwinding as some companies and governments sell holdings Falling prices and prolonged consolidation are pushing public firms and sovereign holders to liquidate bitcoin reserves to shore up balance sheets.

Beyond T-bills: OpenEden introduces tokenized high-yield corporate bond

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2026. Apr. 02. 09:10

Beyond T-bills: OpenEden introduces tokenized high-yield corporate bond The product further expands the tokenized real-world asset market beyond cash-equivalent and treasury strategies, which currently dominate the sector.

Metaplanet acquires 5,075 BTC, jumps to third largest bitcoin treasury company

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2026. Apr. 02. 08:55

Metaplanet acquires 5,075 BTC, jumps to third largest bitcoin treasury company Japan-based firm strengthens its position with nearly $400 million purchase, surpassing MARA Holdings in global rankings.

Ripple Treasury puts XRP and RLUSD inside corporate finance for the first time

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2026. Apr. 02. 06:36

Ripple Treasury puts XRP and RLUSD inside corporate finance for the first time The treasury management system, built on Ripple's 2025 acquisition of GTreasury, lets CFOs view and manage digital assets alongside fiat in a single dashboard without separate custody or wallet infrastructure.

Bitcoin traders keep chasing Trump’s Iran noise. The real signals are elsewhere.

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2026. Apr. 02. 05:24

Bitcoin traders keep chasing Trump’s Iran noise. The real signals are elsewhere. Bitcoin and other risk assets have been whipsawed by President Donald J. Trump’s shifting rhetoric on Iran. Here are some indicators that help cut through the noise.

Three key signals to watch as bitcoin whipsaws on Trump’s Iran rhetoric

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2026. Apr. 02. 05:24

Three key signals to watch as bitcoin whipsaws on Trump’s Iran rhetoric Bitcoin and other risk assets have been whipsawed by President Donald J. Trump’s shifting rhetoric on Iran. Here are some indicators that help cut through the noise.

Oil trader takes $17 million hit as tokenized crude rivals bitcoin liquidations

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2026. Apr. 02. 04:31

Oil trader takes $17 million hit as tokenized crude rivals bitcoin liquidations Brent crude futures on Hyperliquid recorded $46.6 million in liquidations, behind only ether and bitcoin. The single largest liquidation was a $17.17 million oil position.

Bitcoin, ether, solana slide further as Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard'

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2026. Apr. 02. 04:10

Bitcoin, ether, solana slide further as Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard' Crypto and equities sold off after the president's national address undermined a two-day rally built on expectations the war was ending. Oil jumped 5% to above $106.

Citadel-backed EDX Markets applies for U.S. trust charter to expand institutional crypto services

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2026. Apr. 01. 19:36

Citadel-backed EDX Markets applies for U.S. trust charter to expand institutional crypto services The Citadel-backed exchange is seeking approval to offer custody and asset services as institutional demand grows.

Solana DeFi platform Drift investigates suspicious activity, tells users to halt deposits

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2026. Apr. 01. 18:35

Solana DeFi platform Drift investigates suspicious activity, tells users to halt deposits The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution.

Solana DeFi platform Drift confirms 'active attack' as $200M+ leaves platform

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2026. Apr. 01. 18:35

Solana DeFi platform Drift confirms 'active attack' as $200M+ leaves platform The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution.

Solana DeFi platform Drift confirms 'active attack' as more than $200 million leaves platform

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2026. Apr. 01. 18:35

Solana DeFi platform Drift confirms 'active attack' as more than $200 million leaves platform The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution.

Galaxy Digital's testnet suffers hack but no client funds or information were compromised

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2026. Apr. 01. 17:48

Galaxy Digital's testnet suffers hack but no client funds or information were compromised Mike Novogratz’s crypto financial services firm said unauthorized access was limited to a segregated R&D workspace; trading systems and client accounts were unaffected.

Crypto Long & Short: Governance is the real Layer 1

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2026. Apr. 01. 16:09

Crypto Long & Short: Governance is the real Layer 1 In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Nilmini Rubin writes on the challenge facing crypto and traditional markets to create a hybrid, shared governance structure. Then, Meredith Fitzpatrick covers how financial institutions must fundamentally rethink AML risk as crypto and TradFi converge.

The Protocol: Quantum computing could break Bitcoin sooner, says Google

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2026. Apr. 01. 15:59

The Protocol: Quantum computing could break Bitcoin sooner, says Google Also: OpenAI raises $122 billion, crypto ecosystems diverging post-quantum strategies, and Base’s 2026 roadmap.

Jamie Dimon signals JPMorgan entry into prediction markets as competition surges

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2026. Apr. 01. 15:57

Jamie Dimon signals JPMorgan entry into prediction markets as competition surges JPMorgan is weighing a move into prediction markets as crypto firms, startups and rivals like Goldman Sachs race to dominate the fast-growing sector.

Cango raises capital as it faces NYSE delisting risk with shares below $1

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2026. Apr. 01. 15:42

Cango raises capital as it faces NYSE delisting risk with shares below $1 The bitcoin miner issued a $10 million convertible note and closed a $65 million insider-led round while racing to regain compliance with exchange rules.

Franklin Templeton launches crypto division with 250 Digital acquisition

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2026. Apr. 01. 13:47

Franklin Templeton launches crypto division with 250 Digital acquisition The asset manager is creating a new “Franklin Crypto” unit to expand beyond ETFs and target institutional demand for active digital asset strategies.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Avalanche (AVAX) gains 4% as index moves higher

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2026. Apr. 01. 13:31

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Avalanche (AVAX) gains 4% as index moves higher Hedera (HBAR), up 3.6% from Tuesday, was also among the top performers.

Bitcoin’s crashes are shrinking, and Wall Street is starting to notice

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2026. Apr. 01. 12:59

Bitcoin’s crashes are shrinking, and Wall Street is starting to notice Not all analysts agree that further drawdowns are over, as Bloomberg Analyst Mike McGlone insists the crypto bubble is over and bitcoin could still revisit $10,000.

OpenAI raises a record $122 billion as revenue crosses $2 billion per month

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2026. Apr. 01. 12:15

OpenAI raises a record $122 billion as revenue crosses $2 billion per month The funding round, anchored by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, is the largest private funding in history.

Grayscale’s research head says tokenization will happen in waves and explains how to play it

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2026. Apr. 01. 11:47

Grayscale’s research head says tokenization will happen in waves and explains how to play it Investors looking to bet on tokenization should think in phases, with institution-friendly networks like Canton likely winning first and Avalanche, Ethereum capturing more upside later, Grayscale's Zach Pandl said.

Brazil's B3 exchange to offer bitcoin-linked 'event contracts' for the ultra-rich

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2026. Apr. 01. 11:24

Brazil's B3 exchange to offer bitcoin-linked 'event contracts' for the ultra-rich The contracts are regulated by Brazil's securities regulator and designed for professional investors with at least 10 million reais ($1.9 million) in assets.

Jack Dorsey says AI should replace the middle manager after Block cuts 4,000 jobs

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2026. Apr. 01. 11:19

Jack Dorsey says AI should replace the middle manager after Block cuts 4,000 jobs Dorsey's plan strips out middle management, with AI handling coordination, product decisions, and internal alignment.

Crypto rebounds as oil dips on Trump comments, but derivatives signal weak conviction

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2026. Apr. 01. 10:30

Crypto rebounds as oil dips on Trump comments, but derivatives signal weak conviction Bitcoin and ether rise alongside altcoins, yet muted open interest suggests the rally may rely on spot demand and short covering rather than strong leverage.

Bitcoin ETFs post first monthly inflows since October as price stabilizes

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2026. Apr. 01. 10:05

Bitcoin ETFs post first monthly inflows since October as price stabilizes ETF AUM fell just 7% from the October highs, highlighting resilience despite a 50% price decline.

Uniswap Foundation held $85.8M at year-end, committed $26M in grants during 2025

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2026. Apr. 01. 10:00

Uniswap Foundation held $85.8M at year-end, committed $26M in grants during 2025 Unaudited financials show the DeFi protocol's foundation had runway through January 2027 before the UNIfication governance overhaul passed in late December.

Here's why bitcoin's parabolic era may be over

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2026. Apr. 01. 09:32

Here's why bitcoin's parabolic era may be over Bitcoin’s price retraces to old highs, signaling slower growth and a maturing market.

Bitcoin’s old price peaks aren’t sacred – and the parabolic era may be over

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2026. Apr. 01. 09:32

Bitcoin’s old price peaks aren’t sacred – and the parabolic era may be over Bitcoin’s price retraces to old highs, signaling slower growth and a maturing market.

Crypto asset manager CoinShares to list on Nasdaq after $1.2 billion SPAC deal

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2026. Apr. 01. 09:17

Crypto asset manager CoinShares to list on Nasdaq after $1.2 billion SPAC deal The listing makes CoinShares the latest crypto firm to go public and follows similar moves by BitGo, Circle, Bullish, and Gemini in recent years.

Crypto asset manager CoinShares to list on Nasdaq Stock Market after $1.2 billion SPAC deal

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2026. Apr. 01. 09:17

Crypto asset manager CoinShares to list on Nasdaq Stock Market after $1.2 billion SPAC deal The listing makes CoinShares the latest crypto firm to list in the U.S., following the likes of BitGo, Circle, Bullish and Gemini.

Strategy's STRC keeps dividend payout steady at 11.5% after seven straight increases

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2026. Apr. 01. 08:19

Strategy's STRC keeps dividend payout steady at 11.5% after seven straight increases The perpetual preferred yield holds at 11.5% for April as the 30-day volume weighted average price stabilizes near $100.

Australia passes crypto regulation requiring exchanges to obtain financial services licenses

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2026. Apr. 01. 07:47

Australia passes crypto regulation requiring exchanges to obtain financial services licenses Exchanges and custody platforms must obtain financial services licenses within six months under the new framework.

Some quantum-resistant tokens jump 50% as Google flags risks to Bitcoin security

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2026. Apr. 01. 05:59

Some quantum-resistant tokens jump 50% as Google flags risks to Bitcoin security The so-called quantum-resistant coins rally as traders switch to potential long-term security.

These catalysts could bump bitcoin as Trump hands three-week target to end Iran war

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2026. Apr. 01. 05:19

These catalysts could bump bitcoin as Trump hands three-week target to end Iran war Asian stocks surged 4% and S&P 500 futures jumped after Trump said the conflict could conclude without a deal with Tehran, while Morgan Stanley's newly approved bitcoin ETF at 14 basis points opens a $6.2 trillion advisory channel.

XRP holds $1.34 as supply tightens but price fails to break higher

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2026. Apr. 01. 04:59

XRP holds $1.34 as supply tightens but price fails to break higher Record outflows and rising scarcity suggest accumulation, yet failure to break higher keeps setup unresolved.

Hong Kong hasn’t issued a single HKD stablecoin license after March target

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2026. Apr. 01. 03:13

Hong Kong hasn’t issued a single HKD stablecoin license after March target Officials flagged March for initial approvals, but licensing has yet to begin with no updated timeline

Bitcoin is closer to its 'buy zone' than it's been in three years

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2026. Apr. 01. 03:13

Bitcoin is closer to its 'buy zone' than it's been in three years The gap between bitcoin's spot price and realized price is compressing toward levels that historically marked cycle bottoms, but the on-chain data shows the capitulation that typically precedes those bottoms hasn't happened.

Bitcoin enters the public bond market as Moody’s gives a first-of-its-kind crypto deal a rating

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2026. Mar. 31. 22:58

Bitcoin enters the public bond market as Moody’s gives a first-of-its-kind crypto deal a rating A New Hampshire state authority is set to issue a first-of-its-kind bitcoin-backed bond with a Ba2 rating, marking an early test of how crypto can function as collateral inside traditional public finance markets.

What's next after bitcoin's historic underperformance stretch against stocks

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2026. Mar. 31. 20:14

What's next after bitcoin's historic underperformance stretch against stocks With a few hours to go, bitcoin has tumbled 22% in the first quarter, following a 25% drop in the last quarter of 2025.

Clarity Act ‘not a gatekeeper’ for crypto innovation, WisdomTree exec says

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2026. Mar. 31. 19:06

Clarity Act ‘not a gatekeeper’ for crypto innovation, WisdomTree exec says The asset manager says innovation can proceed under current SEC rules as the Clarity Act faces debate in Congress.

The post-quantum transition can’t be postponed any longer

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2026. Mar. 31. 18:05

The post-quantum transition can’t be postponed any longer Google’s new research potentially puts the entire bitcoin supply – and the very foundation of digital trust – at risk, explains Pruden.

Bitcoin, stocks rise, oil slides, after report of Iran's willingness to end conflict

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2026. Mar. 31. 16:59

Bitcoin, stocks rise, oil slides, after report of Iran's willingness to end conflict Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is prepared to end the conflict if it receives security guarantees.

Charles Hoskinson not a fan of CLARITY Act, warns of 'weaponization' by future lawmakers

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2026. Mar. 31. 16:21

Charles Hoskinson not a fan of CLARITY Act, warns of 'weaponization' by future lawmakers The Cardano founder says post-FTX politics, flawed design and a narrow U.S.-only approach risk stifling new crypto projects while benefiting established players

Why 12 European banks are teaming up to save the euro from digital dollarization

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2026. Mar. 31. 15:50

Why 12 European banks are teaming up to save the euro from digital dollarization In an interview with CoinDesk, the CEO of a the 12-member consortium why Europe is racing to put the euro onchain and compete with dollar dominance in crypto markets.

The time for clear financial privacy rules is now

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2026. Mar. 31. 15:30

The time for clear financial privacy rules is now Despite recent regulatory progress in the industry, privacy remains an area that needs to be addressed, says Yelderman.

Mercado Libre shuts down Mercado Coin, ending its loyalty-driven crypto experiment

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2026. Mar. 31. 14:49

Mercado Libre shuts down Mercado Coin, ending its loyalty-driven crypto experiment Starting April 17, users will no longer be able to buy, sell or earn cashback in Mercado Coin, but can sell, spend, or have the token converted to local currency.

Bitfarms targets zero bitcoin on the balance sheet as it pivots to AI

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2026. Mar. 31. 14:41

Bitfarms targets zero bitcoin on the balance sheet as it pivots to AI The company is actively selling bitcoin and redeploying capital into AI-focused data centers as part of a broader transformation away from mining.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gains 1.5% as index trades flat

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2026. Mar. 31. 13:10

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gains 1.5% as index trades flat NEAR Protocol (NEAR), up 1.9% from Monday, joined Bitcoin Cash (BCH) as a top performer.

Chainalysis adds 'natural language' AI agents to its blockchain investigation platform

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2026. Mar. 31. 13:00

Chainalysis adds 'natural language' AI agents to its blockchain investigation platform CEO Jonathan Levin says it marks a "really important moment" for making such analysis more accessible as the crypto industry grows with non-native entrants.

Coinbase’s Base to focus on tokenized markets, stablecoins, developers this year

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2026. Mar. 31. 13:00

Coinbase’s Base to focus on tokenized markets, stablecoins, developers this year The move comes as the chain distances itself from Optimism technology and toward in-house infrastructure as it seeks greater independence and scale.

Downside risk remains as bitcoin nears record-tying six-month losing streak

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2026. Mar. 31. 12:58

Downside risk remains as bitcoin nears record-tying six-month losing streak A close below $67,300 for bitcoin would confirm six straight monthly losses amid ongoing macro pressures.

Google warns five quantum attack paths could put $100 billion on Ethereum at risk

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2026. Mar. 31. 12:02

Google warns five quantum attack paths could put $100 billion on Ethereum at risk A 57-page whitepaper identifies how future quantum computers could target Ethereum's wallets, smart contracts, staking system, Layer 2 networks and data verification layer, with combined exposure exceeding $100 billion.

Prediction markets backlash builds possible stormcloud for 2027

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2026. Mar. 31. 12:00

Prediction markets backlash builds possible stormcloud for 2027 Odds favor a Democratic rise in Congress next year, when lawmakers who've begun going after firms such as Kalshi and Polymarket may have greater sway.

Forex startup OpenFX raises $94 million to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payments

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2026. Mar. 31. 11:40

Forex startup OpenFX raises $94 million to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payments The company acts as a bridge between traditional banking and digital assets, enabling faster and cheaper foreign-exchange conversions for businesses moving large sums of money.

Bitcoin bulls scramble for post-quantum protection as Google drops bombshell paper

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2026. Mar. 31. 11:38

Bitcoin bulls scramble for post-quantum protection as Google drops bombshell paper Google's finding that breaking bitcoin's cryptography requires 20x fewer qubits than previously estimated has triggered the strongest industry response to quantum threats since the Willow chip in 2024. Here's how builders, investors, and researchers are reacting.

A quantum computer may need just 10,000 qubits to empty your crypto wallets, researchers say

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2026. Mar. 31. 11:03

A quantum computer may need just 10,000 qubits to empty your crypto wallets, researchers say The research shows quantum computers may break bitcoin and ether wallet encryption with far fewer qubits than previously thought, accelerating the push toward post-quantum security.

Bearish sentiment builds in crypto as volatility and hedging rise

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2026. Mar. 31. 10:34

Bearish sentiment builds in crypto as volatility and hedging rise Bitcoin’s brief rally faded amid war-driven oil price surge, rising volatility and declining futures interest, signaling growing caution across crypto markets.

David Bailey’s Nakamoto sells roughly 5% of its bitcoin holdings, offloading 284 BTC

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2026. Mar. 31. 09:41

David Bailey’s Nakamoto sells roughly 5% of its bitcoin holdings, offloading 284 BTC The sale underscores liquidity pressures as the company continues its pivot to a bitcoin treasury strategy.

Hashdex’s diversified crypto ETF adds options for hedging, income generation

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2026. Mar. 31. 09:02

Hashdex’s diversified crypto ETF adds options for hedging, income generation Options on Hashdex’s diversified NCIQ ETF now let investors hedge, generate income and manage risk across a broad basket of digital assets.

Crypto investment firm Keyrock valued at $1.1 billion in Series C led by SC Ventures

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2026. Mar. 31. 08:30

Crypto investment firm Keyrock valued at $1.1 billion in Series C led by SC Ventures The Brussels-based digital asset firm said the new capital will bolster its balance sheet and support expansion and acquisitions.

Bitcoin demand falters as 'real' interest rates surge

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2026. Mar. 31. 06:52

Bitcoin demand falters as 'real' interest rates surge Rising U.S. real yields, especially on 10-year TIPS, pose a headwind to zero-yielding risk assets like bitcoin.

Bitcoin holds $67,500 as Trump signals he may end Iran war with Hormuz still shut

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2026. Mar. 31. 05:48

Bitcoin holds $67,500 as Trump signals he may end Iran war with Hormuz still shut Equity futures rallied and oil erased gains on the report, but the S&P 500 is on its longest losing streak since 2022 and MSCI Asia Pacific is heading for its worst month since 2008.

Maryland man charged in $50 million Uranium Finance hack after U.S. seized $31 million in crypto

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2026. Mar. 31. 05:33

Maryland man charged in $50 million Uranium Finance hack after U.S. seized $31 million in crypto Prosecutors say Jonathan Spalletta exploited smart contract bugs twice in April 2021, laundering funds through Tornado Cash and spending proceeds on rare collectibles.

KuCoin operator barred from U.S. after CFTC order, following $297 Million DOJ case

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2026. Mar. 31. 05:19

KuCoin operator barred from U.S. after CFTC order, following $297 Million DOJ case KuCoin operator Peken Global Limited cannot cater to U.S. users on its platform unless it registers as a foreign board of trade.

Breaking Bitcoin with quantum may be easier than thought, with Taproot partly to blame, Google says

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2026. Mar. 31. 04:57

Breaking Bitcoin with quantum may be easier than thought, with Taproot partly to blame, Google says The findings suggest attackers could one day steal bitcoin mid-transaction, challenging assumptions that the threat is decades away.

U.S. rule change may open trillions in 401(k) funds to crypto

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2026. Mar. 30. 22:00

U.S. rule change may open trillions in 401(k) funds to crypto The Labor Department on Monday proposed a rule following an executive order from President Donald Trump that directed regulators to expand access to digital assets in retirement portfolios.

Democrats urge warnings to federal officials against insider bets on prediction markets

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2026. Mar. 30. 21:37

Democrats urge warnings to federal officials against insider bets on prediction markets Members of the House and Senate asked the CFTC and federal ethics office to remind government employees it's illegal to make insider derivatives trades.

Why Consensus is crypto’s new ground zero

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2026. Mar. 30. 21:02

Why Consensus is crypto’s new ground zero A decade of building is paying off. Massive Institutional presence, deep focus on agentic commerce make the event in Miami one for the ages.

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