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Covenant AI Exits Bittensor Over Governance Dispute and Decentralization Concerns
Covenant AI Exits Bittensor Over Governance Dispute and Decentralization Concerns

Covenant AI said it is leaving Bittensor because the network’s governance no longer reflects its stated commitment to decentralization. Founder Sam Dare said the split was driven by a loss of trust in how power is exercised inside the ecosystem. Covenant AI is leaving Bittensor, and the company is framing the decision as a break [...]

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Tempus AI (TEM) Stock Surges on Expanded Gilead Partnership for Oncology Data Platform

Tempus AI (TEM) stock gains as Gilead partnership expands AI oncology data access. Diagnostics revenue jumps 111% with contract backlog exceeding $1.1B. The post Tempus AI (TEM) Stock Surges on Expanded Gilead Partnership for Oncology Data Platform appeared first on Blockonomi.

Does “buy the rumor, sell the fact” still work in crypto? Outset Data Pulse report suggests it does
Does “buy the rumor, sell the fact” still work in crypto? Outset Data Pulse report suggests it does

A long-run media study by Outset Data Pulse suggests “buy the rumor, sell the fact” still shows up in crypto—though not as a reliable rule. Here’s what the data found and what it means for comms teams.

The fake website that led to an arrest: Inside the CoinDCX impersonation case
The fake website that led to an arrest: Inside the CoinDCX impersonation case

Inside the CoinDCX impersonation case: How a spoofed site triggered fraud claims, legal action and a court ruling that cleared the real platform.

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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Secures Three Additional Electron Missions as Wall Street Projects 30% Growth

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock signs three more Electron launches with iQPS. Analysts see 30% upside with average price target of $86.77 as Neutron nears debut. The post Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Secures Three Additional Electron Missions as Wall Street Projects 30% Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

7 Steps to Build a Personal Brand as a Crypto Founder in 2026
7 Steps to Build a Personal Brand as a Crypto Founder in 2026

7 practical steps for crypto founders to build a personal brand that supports fundraising, investor trust, and AI discoverability in 2026.

Hong Kong Issues First Stablecoin Licenses to HSBC, Standard Chartered-led Consortium
Hong Kong Issues First Stablecoin Licenses to HSBC, Standard Chartered-led Consortium

Hong Kong is officially embracing stablecoins following the latest decision of its Monetary Authority.

Hong Kong grants first stablecoin licences to Anchorpoint and HSBC
Hong Kong grants first stablecoin licences to Anchorpoint and HSBC

Hong Kong has issued its first stablecoin licences, approving Anchorpoint Financial and HSBC’s Hong Kong banking arm under the HKMA’s new regime.

HSBC Wins Hong Kong Stablecoin License in Historic HKMA Approval
HSBC Wins Hong Kong Stablecoin License in Historic HKMA Approval

Hong Kong grants first stablecoin issuer licenses to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial, marking a milestone for regulated digital assets in Asia. (Read More)

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Japan Introduces Comprehensive Crypto Regulations Including Insider Trading Prohibitions

Japan implements strict crypto regulations, banning insider trading, requiring annual disclosures, and reclassifying digital assets as financial instruments. The post Japan Introduces Comprehensive Crypto Regulations Including Insider Trading Prohibitions appeared first on Blockonomi.

VALR and Onafriq Pioneer Direct Local Currency Funding for African Crypto Users
VALR and Onafriq Pioneer Direct Local Currency Funding for African Crypto Users

VALR has integrated with Onafriq to allow users across the continent to fund their wallets using mobile money. Key Takeaways: VALR and Onafriq integrated to allow mobile money funding across 43 African markets in 2026. Mobile money added $190 billion to GDP in 2023, making this Onafriq deal vital for local growth. Over 1.7 million […]

BNB Holders Earned 177% Returns Through Binance Rewards Stack in 15 Months
BNB Holders Earned 177% Returns Through Binance Rewards Stack in 15 Months

Binance data shows 1 BNB held from January 2024 through Q1 2025 generated $553 in combined returns from price gains, Launchpool, and airdrops. (Read More)

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Michael Burry Targets Palantir (PLTR) with Anthropic Warning — Analyst Fires Back

Palantir (PLTR) tumbled 7.3% after Michael Burry warned about Anthropic competition. Wedbush analyst dismisses claim, keeps $230 target. Details inside. The post Michael Burry Targets Palantir (PLTR) with Anthropic Warning — Analyst Fires Back appeared first on Blockonomi.

HSBC and Standard Chartered-led group land Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licenses
HSBC and Standard Chartered-led group land Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licenses

The approvals by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the territory's central bank, mark the first batch under the Stablecoins Ordinance, which took effect in August 2025.

Ethereum Price Faces 60% Odds of Drop to $1,500, Raising Market Structure Concerns
Ethereum Price Faces 60% Odds of Drop to $1,500, Raising Market Structure Concerns

Ethereum Faces 60% Drop Odds to $1,500: Market Risk The post Ethereum Price Faces 60% Odds of Drop to $1,500, Raising Market Structure Concerns appeared first on Coinspeaker.

Goldman Sachs Sees Golden Opportunity in One Sector After Valuations Dropped Sharply: Report
Goldman Sachs Sees Golden Opportunity in One Sector After Valuations Dropped Sharply: Report

Banking giant Goldman Sachs is now bullish on a sector that has recently underperformed the broader market. A team of analysts led by Peter Oppenheimer, chief global equity strategist at Goldman Sachs Research, are predicting a massive rally for tech stocks, reports MarketWatch. Say Goldman’s analysts, “Globally, the IT sector now has a P/E...

CIA adopts AI “co-workers” to help analysts spot spies and predict hostile moves
CIA adopts AI “co-workers” to help analysts spot spies and predict hostile moves

The CIA plans to integrate specialized artificial intelligence into its primary analytics tools to help officers track foreign spies and predict hostile actions from abroad. Politico reported that CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis shared these plans during a Special Competitive…

Japan Approves Bill to Treat Crypto as Financial Products Under Securities Law
Japan Approves Bill to Treat Crypto as Financial Products Under Securities Law

Japan’s cabinet has approved a bill that would classify crypto assets as financial products under securities law. The proposed changes would ban insider trading in crypto and require issuers to make annual disclosures. Japan is moving closer to bringing crypto into its mainstream financial rulebook, with the cabinet approving legislation that...

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World Liberty Financial Pushes Back Against WLFI Risk Concerns on Dolomite Platform

World Liberty Financial defends WLFI strategy after $428M Dolomite exposure raises liquidation concerns. Token drops 5.6% as liquidity risks spark debate. The post World Liberty Financial Pushes Back Against WLFI Risk Concerns on Dolomite Platform appeared first on Blockonomi.

Researchers Claim Bitcoin Can Be Made Quantum-Safe Without a Protocol Upgrade
Researchers Claim Bitcoin Can Be Made Quantum-Safe Without a Protocol Upgrade

Bitcoin Can Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Upgrade The post Researchers Claim Bitcoin Can Be Made Quantum-Safe Without a Protocol Upgrade appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Circle (CRCL) Stock Plunges 7% Following Analyst Downgrade Over Margin Concerns

Circle (CRCL) stock dropped 7% after Compass Point downgrade citing margin pressure from partner-driven USDC growth and weak Q1 EBITDA forecast. The post Circle (CRCL) Stock Plunges 7% Following Analyst Downgrade Over Margin Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: Wall Street Analysts Boost Targets Despite Geopolitical Headwinds

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock receives analyst upgrades with targets up to $185 as Q4 earnings surpass estimates despite 6% production loss from Iran conflict. The post Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock: Wall Street Analysts Boost Targets Despite Geopolitical Headwinds appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin’s rally is still just a bear market bounce unless it reclaims this key level
Bitcoin’s rally is still just a bear market bounce unless it reclaims this key level

Bitcoin (BTC) moved from roughly $67,000 to $72,000 in the days surrounding the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire announcement, a 7.5% rebound that reduced volatility and lifted sentiment across risk assets. Glassnode's Apr. 8 Week On-chain report noted that the bounce and stabilization still fit the fingerprint of a bear market rebound. BTC still trades...

XRP adjacent Flare proposes protocol-level MEV capture and 40% inflation cut
XRP adjacent Flare proposes protocol-level MEV capture and 40% inflation cut

The proposal would move block building away from individual validators, create a revenue entity called FIRE to buy and burn FLR, and reduce annual token inflation to 3%.

Binance Relocates UAE Staff to Asia Amid War Impact: Report
Binance Relocates UAE Staff to Asia Amid War Impact: Report

Binance is reportedly relocating staff from the UAE to Asia as a consequence of the war in the Middle East.

Crypto News: Bull Signals Keep Stacking, And One Presale Has Every Trader Watching In 2026
Crypto News: Bull Signals Keep Stacking, And One Presale Has Every Trader Watching In 2026

The post Crypto News: Bull Signals Keep Stacking, And One Presale Has Every Trader Watching In 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto news this week confirms the next leg up is closer than most wallets think, with CME Group filing to launch SUI futures on May 4 and Arthur Hayes declaring Hyperliquid the only token his fund is buying....

David Bailey’s bitcoin holder Nakamoto is trying to stay on Nasdaq with a reverse stock split
David Bailey’s bitcoin holder Nakamoto is trying to stay on Nasdaq with a reverse stock split

The stock has plunged roughly 99% from its May 2025 peak as pressure builds on the bitcoin treasury firm.

Japan moves to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products
Japan moves to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products

The new rules ban insider trading, require issuers to publish annual disclosures, and impose stricter penalties: up to 10 years in prison and 10 million yen in fines for operating without registration.

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Ripple XRP CEO Signals More Acquisitions Ahead, What Could Be Next?

Ripple CEO Signals More Acquisitions — What's Next? The post Ripple XRP CEO Signals More Acquisitions Ahead, What Could Be Next? appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Lumentum (LITE) Stock Gains as Wall Street Raises Targets on AI-Driven Order Surge

Lumentum (LITE) stock rose 1.4% as analysts increased price targets following revelations of AI orders filling capacity through 2028. The post Lumentum (LITE) Stock Gains as Wall Street Raises Targets on AI-Driven Order Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

WLFI Borrowing Raises Fresh Risk Questions After $40M Coinbase Prime Transfer
WLFI Borrowing Raises Fresh Risk Questions After $40M Coinbase Prime Transfer

A World Liberty wallet reportedly borrowed $75 million in stablecoins against WLFI tokens and later sent more than $40 million to Coinbase Prime. DeFi analysts warned that the WLFI-backed position on Dolomite could become difficult to liquidate cleanly if the token price falls. A large borrowing position tied to World Liberty is drawing fresh...

Solana price risks drop to $52 as it enters consolidation trap below key SMA
Solana price risks drop to $52 as it enters consolidation trap below key SMA

Solana price has rebounded back above $85 on Friday morning, retracing back some of its losses following Wednesday’s rally. However, it still remains below a key SMA level that puts it at risk of moving to its next leg lower…

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Bitmine (BMNR) Stock Surges 13% Following NYSE Upgrade and Massive $4B Buyback Plan

Bitmine (BMNR) stock gains 13% after NYSE uplist and $4B buyback expansion. Company holds 4.8M ETH worth over $10B as chairman eyes value opportunity. The post Bitmine (BMNR) Stock Surges 13% Following NYSE Upgrade and Massive $4B Buyback Plan appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Coinbase Enhances x402 Protocol with Upto for Dynamic AI Service Payments

Coinbase integrates Upto into x402 protocol, introducing usage-based AI payments, flexible pricing caps, and gasless transactions for scalable commerce. The post Coinbase Enhances x402 Protocol with Upto for Dynamic AI Service Payments appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Ethereum Network Activity Hits All-Time High While ETH Price Consolidates Near $2,100

TLDR: Ethereum 7-day SMA for total transfer count has crossed 1.3M, matching its mid-February ATH. ETH price remains near $2,100, creating a bullish divergence from record-high on-chain activity. DeFi protocols, Layer 2 solutions, and smart contracts are driving the surge in transfer volume. Rising gas consumption accelerates ETH burns, tightening...

Gold Poised for Third Consecutive Weekly Advance Amid Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty
Gold Poised for Third Consecutive Weekly Advance Amid Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty

Gold hovers near $4,765/oz, set for third weekly rise as US-Iran ceasefire remains fragile, central banks maintain buying, and CPI data looms. The post Gold Poised for Third Consecutive Weekly Advance Amid Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty appeared first on Blockonomi.

US CPI Data Release Today: Inflation Expected to Spike, What It Means for Bitcoin Price
US CPI Data Release Today: Inflation Expected to Spike, What It Means for Bitcoin Price

The post US CPI Data Release Today: Inflation Expected to Spike, What It Means for Bitcoin Price appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is set to be released today at 8:30 AM ET, with forecasts indicating a sharp rise in inflation driven by higher energy prices. A hotter-than-expected CPI could strengthen...

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Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Stock Soars on 45% Revenue Surge Fueled by AI Boom

TSMC (TSM) stock surges as March revenue jumps 45% YoY to $13.07B. Q1 revenue beats estimates at T$1.134T. AI demand drives growth. Earnings April 16. The post Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Stock Soars on 45% Revenue Surge Fueled by AI Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.

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SpaceX Reports $5 Billion Loss Despite $18.5 Billion in Revenue for 2025

SpaceX reported a $5 billion loss in 2025 on $18.5B revenue. The xAI acquisition drove the reversal as the company prepares for a $1.75T IPO. The post SpaceX Reports $5 Billion Loss Despite $18.5 Billion in Revenue for 2025 appeared first on Blockonomi.

TRM Labs: While Risks Remain, Compliance Advances in Latam
TRM Labs: While Risks Remain, Compliance Advances in Latam

In a new report, TRM Labs stated that while illicit finance threats remain in Latam, including cartel-linked OTC brokers, Venezuelan sanctioned flows, and Chinese laundering networks, regulations are encircling these threats, with every major Latam market increasing its compliance efforts. Key Takeaways: TRM Labs reports stablecoins drive 95% of...

Japan Approves Bill to Classify Crypto as Financial Product
Japan Approves Bill to Classify Crypto as Financial Product

The post Japan Approves Bill to Classify Crypto as Financial Product appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Japan’s cabinet approved a bill to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products, moving Bitcoin and Ethereum under securities-style regulation. The change shifts crypto from payment instruments to investment assets, introduces insider...

Oil Markets Recover Friday Despite Posting Worst Weekly Decline Since June Amid Hormuz Crisis
Oil Markets Recover Friday Despite Posting Worst Weekly Decline Since June Amid Hormuz Crisis

Oil prices edge up Friday but head for worst week since June, down 10%+ as Hormuz strait stays disrupted, Saudi output drops, and US-Iran talks remain uncertain. The post Oil Markets Recover Friday Despite Posting Worst Weekly Decline Since June Amid Hormuz Crisis appeared first on Blockonomi.

DASH Gears Up for Bullish Wave-3: Can the Price Break The Broder Downtrend?
DASH Gears Up for Bullish Wave-3: Can the Price Break The Broder Downtrend?

The post DASH Gears Up for Bullish Wave-3: Can the Price Break The Broder Downtrend? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Dash has surged nearly 9–10% in the latest session, pushing the price toward the $39–$40 zone after holding a strong base near $26–$30 over the past few weeks. The move comes with a visible uptick in volume and momentum,...

Why Changpeng Zhao believes we will stop talking about “crypto” within five years
Why Changpeng Zhao believes we will stop talking about “crypto” within five years

Binance co-founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao believes blockchain and cryptocurrency are on a path to becoming as common and unnoticed as the internet within the next five years. Speaking on Scott Melker’s Wolf of All Streets podcast on Thursday, Zhao explained…

TD Cowen Cuts Strategy Target but Starts Sharplink at Buy on Ethereum Treasury Model
TD Cowen Cuts Strategy Target but Starts Sharplink at Buy on Ethereum Treasury Model

TD Cowen trimmed its price target for Strategy while maintaining a positive stance on the company’s Bitcoin treasury model. The bank also initiated coverage on Sharplink with a buy rating, citing its ability to grow digital assets through Ethereum staking. TD Cowen is drawing a sharper line between two crypto treasury models, staying constructive...

Monero Price Outlook: XMR Tests Key Zone as Breakout Setup Strengthens
Monero Price Outlook: XMR Tests Key Zone as Breakout Setup Strengthens

The post Monero Price Outlook: XMR Tests Key Zone as Breakout Setup Strengthens appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Monero (XMR) is approaching a critical breakout moment as months of tight consolidation begin to show signs of exhaustion, with the price holding firm despite repeated downside pressure. While the broader market remains stable,...

XRP Eyes $17 After Massive Breakout—Is A 1,100% Surge Next?
XRP Eyes $17 After Massive Breakout—Is A 1,100% Surge Next?

Some XRP watchers are not waiting for a dip below $1. They are looking the other way — toward $17. Related Reading: XRP Faces No Immediate Quantum Threat As Only 0.03% Supply Seen At Risk: Analyst The Pattern Behind The Price Target Market analyst Javon Marks has mapped out a long-term bull case for XRP using a measured move — a method that takes...

Crypto CEX Activity Cools: Volume Down 48% From Bitcoin ATH
Crypto CEX Activity Cools: Volume Down 48% From Bitcoin ATH

On-chain data shows crypto trading volume on centralized exchanges has fallen to $4.3 trillion, a decline of nearly 50% from the October Bitcoin peak. Crypto Exchange Volume Has Witnessed A Significant Drop According to data from on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant, the crypto trading volume of the centralized exchanges has been cooling down. The...

XRP Consolidates Near $1.34 as Optimism Builds
XRP Consolidates Near $1.34 as Optimism Builds

The post XRP Consolidates Near $1.34 as Optimism Builds appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP continues to trade near $1.34, moving within a tight range as buyers defend key support levels. Short-term charts show resistance around $1.42 and downside risk near $1.28, keeping traders cautious. At the same time, bold long-term predictions are...

Solana Price Prediction Changes After One Signal Every SOL Holder Needs to See While Pepeto Fills
Solana Price Prediction Changes After One Signal Every SOL Holder Needs to See While Pepeto Fills

The post Solana Price Prediction Changes After One Signal Every SOL Holder Needs to See While Pepeto Fills appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News If missing last cycle still stings, this is the do-over and it has never been this obvious. The Solana price prediction points to steady gains ahead per CoinDCX, but last cycle turned early wallets...