Solana Sets Monthly Record as Stablecoin Volume Hits $650B
Despite Solana's record-breaking February, Ethereum still leads in cumulative stablecoin transaction volume at around $52 trillion.
By Wayne Jones 4/1/2026, 9:12:28 PM
tZERO and Stobox Sign MOU to Connect Tokenized Securities with Regulated Trading Markets
TLDR: tZERO and Stobox signed an MOU to connect tokenization infrastructure with regulated secondary market access. Stobox holds a VASP license in Europe and supports compliant exempt securities offerings across the United States. tZERO operates a regulated broker-dealer and ATS providing custody, trading, and settlement for digital asset...
By Brenda Mary 4/1/2026, 9:07:38 PM
eToro wins New York BitLicense, expands crypto access to 48 US states
eToro has secured a New York BitLicense and money transmission license, reopening crypto trading to New Yorkers and extending its US coverage to 48 states after a 2024 SEC settlement. Online brokerage and social trading platform eToro has obtained a…
By Dorian Batycka 4/1/2026, 9:00:00 PM
EDX seeks OCC trust bank charter for institutional crypto custody
The crypto exchange seeks a charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to separate custody from trading and expand services under a regulated banking framework.
By Nate Kostar 4/1/2026, 8:44:04 PM
Escalating Gulf Tensions, Helium Shock & Surprise XRP Tailwinds
Escalating Gulf tensions, a surprise helium squeeze & mounting threats to Big Tech’s AI build‑out are converging to create fresh headwinds. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 4/1/2026, 8:44:00 PM
Analysts Outline Multiple Expectations For Next BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA, XRP Bull Run
The crypto market is showing early signs of stabilization, which could lead to fresh debate about the next major bull cycle.
By Olivia Brooke 4/1/2026, 8:33:28 PM
The Bitcoin Bleed Is Almost Over, But Will Price Reach $40,000 Before Bouncing?
Crypto analyst Sykodelic has declared that the Bitcoin bleed is almost over and suggested that BTC is unlikely to drop to $40,000 as some experts predict. He alluded to the 2022 bottom to explain why the leading crypto is likely to find a bottom soon and begin a new bull cycle. Analyst Explains Why Bitcoin Will Soon Find A Bottom In an X post,...
By Scott Matherson 4/1/2026, 8:30:59 PM
Cango Secures $75M in Fresh Capital to Expand Ecohash AI Computing Platform
Cango Inc. closed a $65 million insider equity round and a $10 million convertible note deal on March 31 and April 1, 2026, respectively, bringing in fresh capital to fund its pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI) and energy infrastructure. U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miner Cango Closes $75M Financing Round for AI Expansion The $65 million equity...
By Jamie Redman 4/1/2026, 8:30:55 PM
Solana DEX Drift Protocol suffers $280M+ attack, governance token drops 25%
Solana-based decentralized exchange Drift Protocol (DRIFT) is experiencing an exploit on Wednesday that has seen attackers siphon over $285 million from the platform. That figure represents more than 50% of its total value locked (TVL), according to DefiLlama data.
By N/A 4/1/2026, 8:29:21 PM
CoinShares’ US Trading Debut Marred By 25% Stock Crash: Key Takeaways
CoinShares (CSHR), one of Europe’s largest crypto asset managers, made its long‑anticipated US market debut on Wednesday after completing a merger with Vine Hill Capital that created the holding company CoinShares PLC. The transaction, first announced in September and closed late Tuesday, values the business at about $1.2 billion and included a...
By Ronaldo Marquez 4/1/2026, 8:22:42 PM
Solana Stablecoin Volumes Triple Month-Over-Month as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Demand for Digital Dollars
The stablecoin transactions on the Solana blockchain reached a record $650 billion in February and are on track to record a similar surge in March.
By Muthoni Mary Kiama 4/1/2026, 8:20:34 PM
Pro-crypto PAC to be headed by Tether executive ahead of US midterms
A debate over stablecoin yield, likely to impact Tether, is underway in the US government as lawmakers consider a market structure bill.
By Turner Wright 4/1/2026, 8:08:05 PM
Best DeFi Yield Farming Strategies in 2026
Why DeFi in 2026 focuses on engineered yield, layered strategies, and risk-adjusted returns instead of chasing APY. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 4/1/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Ripple rolls out enterprise crypto treasury platform for corporates
Ripple’s Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury let corporates manage fiat, RLUSD, XRP and other tokens inside existing treasury systems, targeting on‑chain cash and stablecoin demand. Ripple has unveiled an enterprise-grade cryptocurrency fund-management system designed to let corporate finance teams…
By Dorian Batycka 4/1/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Bitcoin Price Prediction Heats Up as Nakamoto Inc Sells $20M in BTC and Pepeto Eyes 100x Before Listing
Nakamoto Inc, the bitcoin treasury firm chaired by entrepreneur David Bailey, quietly sold 284 BTC for $20 million during March at an average price of $70,422 per coin, a price Bitcoin has not touched since, while Strategy continues targeting one million BTC by year end with holdings now at 762,099 coins according to 99Bitcoins. The [...] The post...
By PR PR 4/1/2026, 7:57:02 PM
Fortune 500s Silently Back HBAR While Retail Looks Away
Hedera is assembling a roster of heavyweight backers even as the native token, HBAR, trades like an afterthought. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 4/1/2026, 7:55:00 PM
Iran threatens major US companies in the Middle East creating new risk for crypto
What looks like a geopolitical threat aimed at US multinationals could quickly become a crypto story too. That is because several of the companies threatened by Iran now sit inside the infrastructure, payments, and corporate treasury layers that parts of the digital-asset industry rely on. According to the Wall Street Journal, the IRGC warned that...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 4/1/2026, 7:40:00 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Cointelegraph 4/1/2026, 7:37:31 PM
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.
By Helene Braun 4/1/2026, 7:36:22 PM
Crypto Tightrope In Australia — Will A$24B Licensing Push Supercharge Adoption Or Kill Smaller Exchanges?
Australia has passed its first comprehensive digital-asset framework, locking in a licensing regime for crypto platforms and custodians under the existing financial‑services law. A New Comprehensive Crypto Framework The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 that passed just today has one key requirement. Now, most centralized...
By James Halver 4/1/2026, 7:30:24 PM
US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase
U.S. Treasury moves to align state and federal stablecoin oversight, opening public comment on a new framework that could redefine how digital payment issuers operate across jurisdictions under the GENIUS Act. Treasury Invites Public Feedback on Framework Bridging State and Federal Stablecoin Rules The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a...
By Kevin Helms 4/1/2026, 7:30:01 PM
Solana Ecosystem Faces One of Largest Hacks Ever
Drift Protocol, a prominent decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Solana blockchain, has suffered a massive $270 million exploit.
By Alex Dovbnya 4/1/2026, 7:27:04 PM
Google Quantum Research Narrows Timeline for Breaking Bitcoin Cryptography
New Google whitepaper estimates 1,200 logical qubits could crack Bitcoin's elliptic curve signatures. Fireblocks outlines institutional defense strategy. (Read More)
By N/A 4/1/2026, 7:24:19 PM
Bitcoin Price Holds Firm Without Historic Profit Reset
TLDR Bitcoin price rose 3% in 24 hours and moved back above $68,000. The 365-day average profitability remains high at 87.5%, showing no full market reset. Analysts said past bear markets saw the long-term average drop near 63.8% before recovery. Current data shows 66.4% of the Bitcoin supply remains in profit despite recent declines. Bitcoin...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/1/2026, 7:22:29 PM
Drift Protocol halts activity as suspicious transfers point to possible $270 million exploit
Drift Protocol suspended deposits and withdrawals after warning of an active attack as third party estimates put outflows near $270 million. The post Drift Protocol halts activity as suspicious transfers point to possible $270 million exploit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/1/2026, 7:20:58 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH ends six-month loss streak with 7% gain in March, is the bottom in?
Ethereum (ETH) is up more than 1% over the past 24 hours as of writing on Wednesday, beginning the new month on a positive note.
By N/A 4/1/2026, 7:20:32 PM
Ava Labs CEO says banks love Ripple, then hits April Fools
The playful exchange highlights the ongoing rivalry and competitive dynamics within the crypto industry, influencing market perceptions. The post Ava Labs CEO says banks love Ripple, then hits April Fools appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/1/2026, 7:19:35 PM
US military plans to seize iran’s uranium at trump’s request
The plan risks escalating US-Iran tensions, reducing ceasefire prospects and increasing likelihood of US ground operations in Iran. The post US military plans to seize iran’s uranium at trump’s request appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/1/2026, 7:18:24 PM
Together AI Kernels Team Achieves 3.6x Performance Gains on NVIDIA Hardware
Together AI's kernel research team delivers major GPU optimization breakthroughs, cutting inference latency from 281ms to 77ms for enterprise AI deployments. (Read More)
By N/A 4/1/2026, 7:17:02 PM
Trump claims Iran seeks ceasefire; tehran denies, market odds react
Market volatility reflects uncertainty in US-Iran relations, with potential diplomatic shifts impacting geopolitical stability and investor sentiment. The post Trump claims Iran seeks ceasefire; tehran denies, market odds react appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/1/2026, 7:12:01 PM
US strikes on Iran heighten odds of military escalation
Increased US-Iran tensions could destabilize the region, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations, with potential for regime change. The post US strikes on Iran heighten odds of military escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/1/2026, 7:05:17 PM
Iran president denies hostility toward americans amid ongoing conflict
Pezeshkian's softened rhetoric may signal potential diplomatic openings, yet market skepticism persists, reflecting uncertain ceasefire prospects. The post Iran president denies hostility toward americans amid ongoing conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/1/2026, 7:02:44 PM
CFTC Finalizes Settlement With Former FTX Engineer, Imposes $3.7M Disgorgement
Court order finalizes CFTC case against a former FTX engineering chief, enforcing financial penalties and long-term bans while underscoring how cooperation can shape outcomes in major crypto fraud investigations. Court Order Concludes CFTC Case Against FTX’s Former Head of Engineering The U.S. derivatives regulator took enforcement action against...
By Kevin Helms 4/1/2026, 7:01:29 PM
The Bitcoin Bottom: Pundit Reveals The 5 Phases To Know When The Bleed Has Ended
A market expert has outlined five distinct phases in the Bitcoin (BTC) bear market that could indicate when the leading cryptocurrency has hit a bottom. The analysis concludes that the cryptocurrency could still face additional downward pressure before ultimately reaching its final price floor this year. The Early Phases Of Bitcoin’s Price Bottom...
By Sandra White 4/1/2026, 7:00:11 PM
Deepcoin becomes first CEX to integrate Polymarket ‘event contracts’
Deepcoin is the first centralized exchange to integrate Polymarket event contracts, syncing quotes, liquidity and clearing so users can trade real‑world events with CEX tooling. Cryptocurrency exchange Deepcoin has entered a formal partnership with prediction market platform Polymarket to launch…
By Dorian Batycka 4/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Citadel-Backed EDX Applies for National Bank Charter
TLDR EDX Markets has applied for a national trust bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The charter would allow the company to offer regulated custody, asset management, and principal trading services. The exchange plans to separate custody and settlement functions from its trading operations. Chief executive Tony...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/1/2026, 6:59:35 PM
Iran threatens US tech firms, raising stakes in military escalation
Iran's focus on US tech firms heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially broadening conflict and impacting global tech markets. The post Iran threatens US tech firms, raising stakes in military escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/1/2026, 6:54:07 PM
Solana crosses 10 billion quarterly transactions for the first time
The Solana (SOL) network experienced a spike in transactions during the first quarter of 2026, reaching a new all-time high … Continue reading The post Solana crosses 10 billion quarterly transactions for the first time appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 4/1/2026, 6:53:53 PM
Bitcoin Transaction Fees Hit Lowest Level Since 2017: But It’s Not Due to Weak Demand
The fee drop traces back to the introduction of inscriptions, a soft fork adjustment that limits transaction weight per block.
By Wayne Jones 4/1/2026, 6:53:15 PM
Interactive Brokers Adds Bitcoin Trading in European Economic Area
Bitcoin Magazine Interactive Brokers Adds Bitcoin Trading in European Economic Area Interactive Brokers has launched bitcoin trading for eligible retail investors across the European Economic Area. This post Interactive Brokers Adds Bitcoin Trading in European Economic Area first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
By Micah Zimmerman 4/1/2026, 6:50:15 PM
Iran’s president calls military response measured and defensive
Iran's strategic military stance suggests a focus on stability and diplomacy, reducing immediate regime change risks and influencing market perceptions. The post Iran’s president calls military response measured and defensive appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/1/2026, 6:49:36 PM
Bitcoin Reclaims $69,000 as U.S.-Iran De-escalation Hopes Spark Global Market Rally
On April 1, bitcoin twice broke above $69,000 amid optimism over possible U.S.–Iran diplomacy. Intraday Volatility On Wednesday, April 1, bitcoin twice breached the $69,000 threshold as global markets rallied on the strongest signals yet of a potential diplomatic resolution to the conflict between the United States and Iran. After an early session...
By Terence Zimwara 4/1/2026, 6:48:46 PM
Iran warns against infrastructure attacks amid war escalation
Iran's warning highlights the fragile geopolitical landscape, potentially impacting global markets and diplomatic relations significantly. The post Iran warns against infrastructure attacks amid war escalation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/1/2026, 6:46:53 PM
BlackRock Files $BITA for Bitcoin Income ETF Strategy
TLDR BlackRock assigned the ticker $BITA to its proposed iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. The company filed an amended S-1 registration statement for the new Bitcoin fund. The ETF will combine spot Bitcoin exposure with a covered call options strategy. Eric Balchunas said BlackRock has not set a management fee and estimated 38 basis points....
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/1/2026, 6:46:38 PM
Iran’s president warns against infrastructure attacks amid war tensions
Rising market optimism hints at potential diplomatic engagement, but concrete actions are needed to significantly alter conflict dynamics. The post Iran’s president warns against infrastructure attacks amid war tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/1/2026, 6:45:35 PM
Price predictions 4/1: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK
Technical charts show Bitcoin and altcoins on the verge of a bullish trend reversal, but Bitcoin’s resistance at $69,000 could cap the current upward momentum.
By Rakesh Upadhyay 4/1/2026, 6:43:54 PM
Drift Protocol warns users to pause deposits amid 'unusual' trading activity
The reported incident could be a $200 million exploit of the decentralized crypto exchange due to a leak of a crypto wallet private key.
By Vince Quill 4/1/2026, 6:42:50 PM
Iran’s president claims US relations misunderstood
Market skepticism persists despite diplomatic overtures, highlighting the need for tangible actions to shift sentiment and expectations. The post Iran’s president claims US relations misunderstood appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/1/2026, 6:40:47 PM
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.
By Helene Braun 4/1/2026, 6:35:27 PM
US deploys 18 additional A-10 aircraft to middle east
The deployment signals increased US military readiness, impacting market predictions and highlighting geopolitical tensions in the region. The post US deploys 18 additional A-10 aircraft to middle east appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/1/2026, 6:34:04 PM