CFTC signals enforcement action against insider trading in prediction markets
The top enforcement official at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a direct warning to traders operating in prediction markets, making it clear that insider trading rules will be enforced as scrutiny around the sector intensifies. Speaking at New…
By Rony Roy 4/1/2026, 6:44:30 AM
XRP (XRP) Price: Binance Withdrawal Surge Hints at Accumulation Despite Bearish Charts
XRP trades at $1.33 with massive Binance outflows indicating accumulation. Charts remain bearish below $1.50 resistance. Full price analysis. The post XRP (XRP) Price: Binance Withdrawal Surge Hints at Accumulation Despite Bearish Charts appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/1/2026, 6:38:27 AM
Bitcoin (BTC) and Equities Surge as Iran Hints at Conflict De-Escalation
Bitcoin reached $67,800 and stocks posted their best gains in a month after Iran signaled openness to ending regional conflict with security guarantees. The post Bitcoin (BTC) and Equities Surge as Iran Hints at Conflict De-Escalation appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/1/2026, 6:37:42 AM
Will Dogecoin price break out as team announces full corporate restructuring?
DOGE price rebounded after the Dogecoin team revealed that the project has begun a major corporate restructuring. According to data from crypto.news, Dogecoin (DOGE) price rebounded 3.3% to an intraday high of $0.092 last check on April 1, morning Asian…
By Rony Roy 4/1/2026, 6:35:33 AM
Quantum Computing Could Crack Bitcoin in 9 Minutes, Google Research Reveals
Google research reveals quantum computers could crack Bitcoin encryption in 9 minutes by 2029. Elon Musk sees a silver lining for forgotten wallet passwords. The post Quantum Computing Could Crack Bitcoin in 9 Minutes, Google Research Reveals appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/1/2026, 6:31:40 AM
Study: Critical Exploit in Openclaw Allows Full Administrative Hijacking
A new study warns that Openclaw is facing a systemic security collapse after researchers found critical vulnerabilities, malware‑infected extensions, and prompt injection risks that allow attackers to steal data or hijack systems. The ‘Trusted Environment’ Fallacy A March 31 study by Web3 security firm Certik has pulled back the curtain on a...
By Terence Zimwara 4/1/2026, 6:30:11 AM
Bitcoin (BTC) Surges Past $68K Amid Iran Ceasefire Optimism
Bitcoin (BTC) surges above $68K as Iran signals willingness to end conflict. However, weak spot demand and on-chain metrics raise concerns about rally sustainability. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Surges Past $68K Amid Iran Ceasefire Optimism appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/1/2026, 6:25:23 AM
Galaxy Digital Introduces Fee-Free Solana (SOL) Staking Through GalaxyOne
Galaxy Digital rolls out Solana (SOL) staking on GalaxyOne with up to 6.5% yields and waived fees until end of 2025 for retail and institutional clients. The post Galaxy Digital Introduces Fee-Free Solana (SOL) Staking Through GalaxyOne appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/1/2026, 6:24:27 AM
Ethereum (ETH) Price Holds Critical $2,000 Support as Volatility Plunges to Nine-Week Low
Ethereum (ETH) trades near $2,050 as volatility hits nine-week low. Bulls defend $2,000 support after $440M ETF outflows. Is a major move ahead? The post Ethereum (ETH) Price Holds Critical $2,000 Support as Volatility Plunges to Nine-Week Low appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/1/2026, 6:23:50 AM
Mercado Libre phases out Mercado Coin as focus shifts to stablecoin
Latin American e-commerce platform Mercado Libre has announced plans to sunset its Mercado Coin after just four years of operation. Mercado Libre has notified its users that they must sell or spend their loyalty coin balances through the Mercado Pago…
By Rony Roy 4/1/2026, 6:22:10 AM
Recent Bitcoin Rally Saw Retail Shift To Selling, Glassnode Reveals
On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed how the smaller Bitcoin investor cohorts shifted toward distribution in the recent rally. Bitcoin Accumulation Trend Score Shows Selling From Small Entities In a new post on X, Glassnode has talked about the recent trend in the Bitcoin Accumulation Trend Score. This on-chain indicator basically tells...
By Keshav Verma 4/1/2026, 6:00:49 AM
Hoskinson Warns U.S. Crypto Bill Could Take 15 Years — and Be “Weaponized”
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson warned the Clarity Act could require 15 years of rulemaking before being turned against the crypto industry. The post Hoskinson Warns U.S. Crypto Bill Could Take 15 Years — and Be “Weaponized” appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 4/1/2026, 6:00:16 AM
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.
By Omkar Godbole 4/1/2026, 5:59:35 AM
13 Years Since Bitcoin First Hit $100
The post 13 Years Since Bitcoin First Hit $100 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On April 1, 2013, Bitcoin traded above $100 for the first time, a major milestone in its early market journey. Just four years earlier, Bitcoin had little to no monetary value. The surge past $100 came during a period of rising global financial stress,...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/1/2026, 5:55:17 AM
Chainlink (LINK) Sees Rising Whale Accumulation as Binance Outflows Spike
The post Chainlink (LINK) Sees Rising Whale Accumulation as Binance Outflows Spike appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Chainlink (LINK) is seeing rising whale activity as large amounts of tokens move out of exchanges. Despite weak altcoin market conditions, this shift is gaining attention. Crypto trader CryptoWZRD believes these movements...
By Rizwan Ansari 4/1/2026, 5:51:22 AM
Bitcoin Price Rises Ahead of Trump’s Key Iran War Announcement
Earlier today, the Trump administration said the US could "be done" in Iran within 2-3 weeks.
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/1/2026, 5:45:16 AM
Solana Price Forecast: SOL mixed outlook caps breakout
Solana (SOL) is stabilizing at $83 at the time of writing on Wednesday, nearing a key resistance zone, where a breakout would signal an upside move. Improving on-chain activity supports a bullish case for SOL, while weakening derivatives metrics signal caution.
By N/A 4/1/2026, 5:42:03 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: ADA derivatives flag bull trap risk
Cardano (ADA) extends gains at press time on Wednesday as the broader cryptocurrency market carries the weight of the US-Iran war. Derivatives data signals a bearish incline among traders anticipating a reversal of the near-term recovery.
By N/A 4/1/2026, 5:41:15 AM
Analysts Say Crypto “Clarity Act” Faces Long Odds as Senate Momentum Fades
TD Cowen's Jaret Seiberg flagged one-in-three odds of the Clarity Act passing in 2026, saying a bipartisan stablecoin yield compromise fails to satisfy either Coinbase or the banks. The post Analysts Say Crypto “Clarity Act” Faces Long Odds as Senate Momentum Fades appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 4/1/2026, 5:40:53 AM
New Hampshire Bitcoin-backed bond receives Ba2 rating from Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a provisional rating to New Hampshire’s Bitcoin-backed U.S. municipal bond. Per a Tuesday statement, the agency has given the bond a Ba2 rating, which falls within the “speculative grade” category and reflects substantial credit risk.…
By Rony Roy 4/1/2026, 5:37:36 AM
US Charges 10 Executives for Manipulating Crypto Markets
The post US Charges 10 Executives for Manipulating Crypto Markets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ten executives and employees from four cryptocurrency market making firms, Gotbit, Vortex, Antier, and Contrarian, have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly manipulating token prices and trading volumes through wash...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/1/2026, 5:36:57 AM
1 Billion XRP Unlocked From Ripple Escrow Accounts
Ripple has executed its scheduled release of 1 billion XRP from cryptographic escrow.
By Alex Dovbnya 4/1/2026, 5:35:16 AM
CFTC’s top enforcer puts prediction market insider traders on notice
“There’s a myth in mainstream media and social media that insider trading doesn’t apply in the prediction markets … That is wrong,” said CFTC enforcement director David Miller.
By Martin Young 4/1/2026, 5:34:38 AM
Major Pi Network Announcement for Developers, Users, Investors: Details
Even this latest news failed to move the project's native token, which remains confined below $0.18.
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/1/2026, 5:31:01 AM
Iran Targets Google, Microsoft, Tesla, and More Tech Companies in Retaliation Threat
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a formal threat against Google, Microsoft, Tesla, and 15 other firms, labeling them legitimate military targets for alleged complicity in regional assassinations. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, that it will target 18 global companies in retaliation for...
By Bitcoin.com 4/1/2026, 5:30:58 AM
Startup’s $15K Bet Backfires: P2P.me Apologises for Polymarket Misstep
Stablecoin startup P2P.me admitted wagering on its own capital raise on Polymarket, netting roughly $14,700 profit while blindsiding backers Coinbase Ventures and Multicoin Capital. The post Startup’s $15K Bet Backfires: P2P.me Apologises for Polymarket Misstep appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 4/1/2026, 5:25:35 AM
E-commerce giant Mercado Libre to sunset rewards-based Mercado Coin: Report
The closure of Mercado Coin doesn't mark the end of Mercado Libre's crypto rewards strategy as it still offers the Meli Dolar (MUSD), a US-dollar stablecoin which launched in 2024.
By Brayden Lindrea 4/1/2026, 5:20:49 AM
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.
By Shaurya Malwa 4/1/2026, 5:19:11 AM
Crypto Stocks Near Bottom After 60% Slide, Bernstein Sees Buying Opportunity
Bernstein maintained Outperform ratings on Coinbase, Robinhood and Figure despite cutting all three price targets, calling the 60% pullback from 2025 highs a structural buying opportunity. The post Crypto Stocks Near Bottom After 60% Slide, Bernstein Sees Buying Opportunity appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 4/1/2026, 5:19:06 AM
Dogecoin (DOGE) Consolidates Below $0.10, Breakout Still Elusive
Dogecoin started a recovery wave above the $0.0915 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now facing hurdles near $0.0930 and might struggle to continue higher. DOGE price started a recovery wave from $0.0890 and climbed above $0.0920. The price is trading above the $0.09150 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend...
By Aayush Jindal 4/1/2026, 5:18:41 AM
Pi Network News: How Active Users Are Getting More Tokens for the Same Amount of Pi
The post Pi Network News: How Active Users Are Getting More Tokens for the Same Amount of Pi appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Pi ecosystem is introducing a more structured and rewarding way to participate in token launches, and it’s not just about holding Pi anymore. Crypto user, Woody Lightyear, breaks down the Pi Launchpad, and the...
By Debashree Patra 4/1/2026, 5:16:28 AM
Interactive Brokers rolls out crypto trading for retail clients in Europe
Interactive Brokers has introduced crypto trading for retail clients across the European Economic Area, with users gaining access to Bitcoin alongside a handful of other assets. Details shared in a Tuesday announcement show that the offering is being delivered through…
By Rony Roy 4/1/2026, 5:08:43 AM
Google’s Quantum Breakthrough Sparks Fresh Fears of a Bitcoin Security Crisis
Google has published research suggesting the threat of quantum computing to the cryptographic algorithms crypto relies on for security may come sooner than previously expected. The post Google’s Quantum Breakthrough Sparks Fresh Fears of a Bitcoin Security Crisis appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jody McDonald 4/1/2026, 5:05:43 AM
Don’t Panic: Here’s How Crypto Resists Quantum Risks, According to CZ
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is confident that crypto will find a way to navigate through the approaching quantum computing minefield.
By Martin Young 4/1/2026, 5:03:31 AM
XRP Is Quietly Leaving Binance. A Hidden Signal Says Something Is Building Beneath It
XRP is struggling to hold $1.35. The market is preparing for further downside. And beneath the price action, a quietly growing group of investors appears to have reached a different conclusion. Related Reading: Binance Inflows Suggest Money Is Starting to Move Back Into Crypto – Find Out What Changed Data published by analyst Darkfost identifies a...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 4/1/2026, 5:00:53 AM
Mitsubishi Goes Blockchain With JPMorgan For Payments Upgrade
Daily transaction volumes for JPMorgan’s blockchain-based payment system are approaching $10 billion as the bank expands its reach into the industrial sector. The financial giant is rebranding its suite of digital asset services under the name Kinexys, moving away from the previous Onyx label. Related Reading: Crypto Donations Face Ban As Canada...
By Christian Encila 4/1/2026, 5:00:30 AM
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.
By Shaurya Malwa 4/1/2026, 4:59:52 AM
SOL and ETH Benefit From Mastercard, but Pepeto Has the Early Stage Advantage and Real Returns Potential
The post SOL and ETH Benefit From Mastercard, but Pepeto Has the Early Stage Advantage and Real Returns Potential appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Mastercard just launched a Global Crypto Partner Program that brings together more than 85 crypto firms, payment providers, and financial institutions, including Ripple, Solana, and Circle. If...
By PR Manager 4/1/2026, 4:52:21 AM
New Hampshire’s Bitcoin-backed bond gets Moody's rating
Moody's assigned a provisional Ba2 rating to New Hampshire’s bond project, placing it below investment grade, as it cited Bitcoin’s volatility.
By N/A 4/1/2026, 4:52:20 AM
XRP Is the Google of Crypto and We’re Still in 2003: Analyst
XRP holders are comparing its current stage to the early days of the internet, arguing that the asset could follow the path of tech giants that dominated their industries. Xaif Crypto, a well-known XRP commentator, recently sparked the discussion on X. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 4/1/2026, 4:44:37 AM
Leonardo AI Launches Character Reference Tool for Consistent AI Visuals
Leonardo AI's Character Reference feature enables creators to maintain consistent characters across multiple AI-generated images, targeting film, marketing, and publishing workflows. (Read More)
By N/A 4/1/2026, 4:43:36 AM
Researchers say quantum computers could, in theory, be ready by 2030
New research from Caltech and Oratomic, a Caltech-linked startup say quantum computers of the future may be closer to reality.
By Martin Young 4/1/2026, 4:40:46 AM
Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $69 Million Inflow as Ether Ends Losing Streak
Bitcoin ETFs kicked off the week with renewed inflows, while ether broke its prolonged outflow streak. Solana and XRP, however, remained under pressure with notable declines. Crypto ETFs Mixed: Bitcoin, Ether Rise While Solana, XRP Fall The new week opened with a shift in tone, but not a full reversal. Pockets of strength emerged, though […]
By Emmanuel Musa 4/1/2026, 4:30:06 AM
XRP Price Meets Resistance, Tough Challenge Caps Upside Momentum
XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.3120 and $1.320. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh move above $1.360. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.320 zone. The price is now trading above $1.3350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a contracting triangle forming with resistance at $1.3470 on the...
By Aayush Jindal 4/1/2026, 4:28:31 AM
Bitcoin set for Easter holiday lull amid rising bearish positioning
Bitcoin traders may experience subdued market activity as the Easter holiday compresses liquidity across global financial markets, K33 Head of Research Vetle Lunde stated in a Tuesday report.
By N/A 4/1/2026, 4:20:17 AM
Crypto Market Overview: Bitcoin ends 5-month losing streak while US seeks Iran exit plan – ALGO, STABLE, NIGHT lead gains
Bitcoin (BTC) hovers slightly below $68,000 at press time on Wednesday after a 2% gain in March, ending the streak of five consecutive bearish months.
By N/A 4/1/2026, 4:07:22 AM
Cardano Founder Blasts Ripple For Playing Dirty With New CLARITY Act, Here’s What He Said
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has launched one of his most direct attacks yet on Ripple and its CEO Brad Garlinghouse, accusing the payments company of engineering the CLARITY Act to eliminate competition while shielding its own interests. The remarks were delivered during Hoskinson’s most recent weekly rollup on YouTube, where he laid out...
By Scott Matherson 4/1/2026, 4:00:20 AM
Ethereum Price Recovery Picks Up, Is a Breakout Now Brewing?
Ethereum price started a steady recovery wave above $2,000. ETH is now consolidating above $2,050 and might aim for more gains. Ethereum started a decent upward move from the $1,935 zone. The price is trading above $2,020 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $2,060 on the...
By Aayush Jindal 4/1/2026, 3:58:01 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH and XRP extend rebounds cautiously on hopes of Middle East de-escalation
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) edge cautiously higher on improving sentiment as hopes for a de-escalation in the Middle East war support risk assets. BTC is nearing key resistance on Wednesday, while ETH and XRP are rebounding after finding support at critical levels.
By N/A 4/1/2026, 3:49:30 AM
The Old Token Playbook Is Dead: Why Most Crypto Launches Failed in 2025
A widening gap between fundamentals and sentiment is preventing even solid projects from attracting liquidity and retaining investor interest.
By Chayanika Deka 4/1/2026, 3:48:35 AM