Banking Sector Earnings and Crude Oil Trends Dominate This Week’s Market Watch
Major bank earnings from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs dominate this week. Oil near $98 could shape market direction. Software down 30%, chips up 20% in 2026. The post Banking Sector Earnings and Crude Oil Trends Dominate This Week’s Market Watch appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/12/2026, 2:20:19 PM
Oil futures up 7% on Hyperliquid as Trump orders Naval blockade of Hormuz
Oil prices spiked on the Hyperliquid platform after President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
By Omkar Godbole 4/12/2026, 2:16:28 PM
Three AI Chip Stocks Trading Below Their Potential: Micron (MU), AMD, and TSMC (TSM)
Micron (MU), AMD, and TSMC (TSM) are posting massive AI-fueled revenue gains but trade at discounts to top chip stocks. Analysis of their growth potential. The post Three AI Chip Stocks Trading Below Their Potential: Micron (MU), AMD, and TSMC (TSM) appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/12/2026, 2:06:21 PM
Plug Power (PLUG) Surges 25% After Earnings Beat — Can the Momentum Continue?
Plug Power (PLUG) stock jumps 25% in 2026 after beating Q4 earnings expectations. Explore analyst ratings, price targets, and what's fueling the rally. The post Plug Power (PLUG) Surges 25% After Earnings Beat — Can the Momentum Continue? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/12/2026, 2:00:21 PM
Bitcoin Supply Shock Brewing? Whales Step Back As Long-Term Holders Absorb $49B
The current price range of Bitcoin may not relay much, but a change in ownership structure is taking place under the surface. Related Reading: Forget XRP Forecasts: The ‘Delusional’ Crowd Could Have The Last Laugh On-chain data from CryptoQuant shows that one cohort of market participants is stepping back from exchange activity at a pace not seen...
By Scott Matherson 4/12/2026, 2:00:02 PM
Bitwise Submits Second Amended Hyperliquid ETF Filing — Launch Imminent?
According to the latest report, Bitwise has taken a step closer toward the launch of its proposed spot Hyperliquid (HYPE) exchange-traded fund (ETF) after filing a second amendment with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Bitwise Updates List Of Countertrading Parties In Hyperliquid ETF Filing On Friday, April 10th, Bitwise...
By Opeyemi Sule 4/12/2026, 2:00:02 PM
Market makers are fleeing public blockchains to protect their secret trading playbooks
Crypto trading is almost entirely public. One startup thinks it has borrowed an idea from Wall Street that could change that.
By Oliver Knight 4/12/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Bitcoin miners face a tougher road to the 2028 halving
Bitcoin miners are heading toward the 2028 halving with thinner margins, tighter power markets and a growing need for capital discipline.
By Christina Comben 4/12/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade as Iran nuclear talks collapse, Bitcoin extends losses
The blockade heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing global markets and impacting energy security and cryptocurrency values. The post Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade as Iran nuclear talks collapse, Bitcoin extends losses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/12/2026, 1:58:45 PM
Trump Imposes Naval Blockade on Strait of Hormuz After Iran Talks Fail
U.S.-Iran peace negotiations collapsed in Pakistan over nuclear weapons. Trump ordered an immediate naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz affecting global oil. The post Trump Imposes Naval Blockade on Strait of Hormuz After Iran Talks Fail appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/12/2026, 1:47:51 PM
Bitcoin slips below $71,000 as Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz
"Effective immediately, the United States Navy ... will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," said the president in a social media post.
By Stephen Alpher 4/12/2026, 1:46:02 PM
Morning Crypto Report — XRP Scores Best ETF Week Since February With $11.75 Million, Bitcoin Fails $74,000 Breakout Ahead of Tuesday's April 14 PPI Data, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Coils for 33% Move as Volatility Hits Rare Lows
XRP registers record ETF inflows in two months, Bitcoin eyes April 14 PPI data for its next move, and the Shiba Inu coin coils for a 33% breakout amid the lowest volatility in 1.5 years.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 4/12/2026, 1:41:00 PM
Altria Group (MO) Stock: Valuation Models Signal Upside Despite Mixed Analyst Sentiment
Altria (MO) stock analysis reveals potential 33% upside per DCF valuation, 6.3% dividend yield, but Wall Street holds neutral stance at $65.75 target. The post Altria Group (MO) Stock: Valuation Models Signal Upside Despite Mixed Analyst Sentiment appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/12/2026, 1:40:11 PM
Europe banks pick stablecoin partners as MiCA srives shift
European banks and corporates are picking stablecoin partners as MiCA rules and payment demand push adoption across markets
By Olivia Stephanie 4/12/2026, 1:40:10 PM
UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock Soars 8% Following Medicare Advantage Rate Increase — Can It Last?
UnitedHealth (UNH) stock rallied 8% after CMS approved a 2.48% Medicare Advantage rate hike for 2027. Analysts react with upgraded targets and ratings. The post UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock Soars 8% Following Medicare Advantage Rate Increase — Can It Last? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/12/2026, 1:38:38 PM
UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock Soars 8% on Medicare Advantage Rate Increase – Can Momentum Last?
UnitedHealth (UNH) stock rallied 8% after CMS approved a 2.48% Medicare Advantage rate hike for 2027. Analysts raised targets amid cautious optimism. The post UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock Soars 8% on Medicare Advantage Rate Increase – Can Momentum Last? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/12/2026, 1:38:38 PM
Justin Sun blasts Trump-backed WLF as ‘personal ATM’ scheme after $75M loan
Tron (TRX) founder Justin Sun has criticized World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency venture backed by President Donald Trump and … Continue reading The post Justin Sun blasts Trump-backed WLF as ‘personal ATM’ scheme after $75M loan appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 4/12/2026, 1:36:42 PM
Quantum Safe Bitcoin Emerges: A $200 Fix for Bitcoin’s Quantum Threat
TLDR: Quantum Safe Bitcoin works within Bitcoin’s existing consensus rules, requiring no soft fork or miner signaling. Each QSB transaction costs between $75 and $200 due to heavy off-chain GPU computation requirements. QSB replaces ECDSA signature security with hash-based proofs that quantum computers cannot easily break. Levy frames QSB as a...
By Brenda Mary 4/12/2026, 1:34:18 PM
Zcash beats Bitcoin by 46% as privacy coins decouple during Iran War
The US-Iran ceasefire made oil retreat, European equities posted their largest single-day gain in more than four years, and crypto joined the relief wave alongside everything else. During the relief, traders rotated sharply into privacy-adjacent names, pushing Zcash up roughly 59.6% over seven days and Dash up about 47.3% over the same window....
By Gino Matos 4/12/2026, 1:30:10 PM
US Navy Enters Strait of Hormuz to Clear Iranian Mines, Bitcoin Falls 2.5%
Bitcoin dropped to $71,067 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed and the U.S. Navy moved two destroyers into the Strait of Hormuz to begin clearing Iranian mines. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell to $71,067 on April 12, 2026, after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed without a deal. The U.S. Navy deployed USS […]
By Jamie Redman 4/12/2026, 1:24:53 PM
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Slides 10% in April — Analysts Still Bullish with $185 Price Targets
Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock drops 10% in April on oil price decline, but Wall Street maintains buy ratings with price targets up to $185 amid Guyana expansion. The post Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Slides 10% in April — Analysts Still Bullish with $185 Price Targets appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/12/2026, 1:23:28 PM
Altcoin Season 2026: Wedge Breakout and MACD Signal Fuel Rally Hopes
TLDR: Altcoins have broken above a multi-year falling wedge on the TOTAL2 chart, signaling a potential trend reversal. The MACD indicator is nearing a bullish crossover that closely mirrors the setup seen before the 2020 altcoin rally. Tokens including Zcash, LayerZero, Ethena, and Arbitrum posted gains above 10% within a single 24-hour window....
By Brenda Mary 4/12/2026, 1:22:28 PM
Bitcoin analysts flag triggers for a massive surge to $88,000 even as war risks linger
Key factors, such as ETF flows, macro factors and on-chain supply favor a rally in bitcoin even as war risks linger.
By Omkar Godbole 4/12/2026, 1:21:19 PM
Robinhood (HOOD) Expands Prediction Markets While Eliminating Risky Contract Categories
Robinhood (HOOD) stock dropped 1.33% to $69.19 after removing high-risk prediction contracts. CEO calls segment 'fastest-growing business ever' in 2025. The post Robinhood (HOOD) Expands Prediction Markets While Eliminating Risky Contract Categories appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/12/2026, 1:16:33 PM
Intel (INTC) Stock Soars 70% on Google Partnership and Terafab Collaboration
Intel (INTC) stock is up 70% in 2026 after strengthening its Google Cloud AI partnership and joining Elon Musk's Terafab chip venture with SpaceX. The post Intel (INTC) Stock Soars 70% on Google Partnership and Terafab Collaboration appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/12/2026, 1:15:53 PM
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Drops Opposition and Backs the CLARITY Act Bill
TLDR: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly reversed his stance to back the CLARITY Act after months of opposition. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to move quickly on digital asset regulation rules. Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal anticipated meaningful CLARITY Act progress within 48 hours of his statement. Banks and crypto firms...
By Brenda Mary 4/12/2026, 1:14:48 PM
Nvidia (NVDA) Backs $3.65B RISC-V Chip Startup Eyeing AI Data Center Market
SiFive raised $400M at a $3.65B valuation with backing from Nvidia to develop RISC-V CPU designs for AI data centers ahead of a planned IPO. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Backs $3.65B RISC-V Chip Startup Eyeing AI Data Center Market appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/12/2026, 1:08:48 PM
Ethereum Sees 56.9% Jump in Transfers as Adoption Gains Ground
TLDR: Ethereum transfer counts climbed from 855,444 to 1.34 million, marking a 56.9% rise in one month. ETH price dropped roughly 3% following stalled US-Iran talks, nearly testing the $2,200 support zone. Buyers defended the $2,150–$2,200 range, keeping the broader bullish market structure intact for now. Analysts set short-term upside targets at...
By Brenda Mary 4/12/2026, 1:05:36 PM
Super PAC tied to Tether makes first ad buy from firm founded by Tether's U.S. CEO
The Fellowship PAC spent $300,000 with Nxum Group that was co-founded by Bo Hines, the chief of Tether's U.S. arm and former adviser to President Donald Trump.
By Jesse Hamilton 4/12/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Ripple warns XRP users after fake CEO Instagram account
Ripple warned XRP users after a fake Instagram account posed as CEO Brad Garlinghouse and promoted an XRP giveaway scam online.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/12/2026, 12:57:02 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 4/12/2026, 12:51:48 PM
ONDO On-Chain Activity Raises Flags as Wallets Route Large Batches to CEX Addresses
TLDR: On-chain researchers have flagged wallets consistently routing large ONDO batches to CEX deposit addresses. Binance, Gate, and Coinbase are the three centralized exchanges receiving the flagged ONDO transfers. The coordinated wallet routing pattern points to either a single entity or a group acting together. ONDO trades at $0.24, where...
By Brenda Mary 4/12/2026, 12:48:57 PM
Banks, corporates in Europe ‘actively selecting partners’ for stablecoin push
Stablecoin adoption in Europe is shifting from strategy to execution, with demand increasingly driven by real-world needs.
By Amin Haqshanas 4/12/2026, 12:46:49 PM
Anthony Scaramucci tells Bitcoin holders to stay calm
Anthony Scaramucci urged Bitcoin holders to stay calm after BTC fell near $72,000 amid liquidations and weak market sentiment.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/12/2026, 12:40:00 PM
Pi Network News: Why the PIRC 23.8% Floor Creates a Contradiction With Exchange Prices
The post Pi Network News: Why the PIRC 23.8% Floor Creates a Contradiction With Exchange Prices appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A post from pioneer Daniel F is generating discussion in the Pi community, and the argument at the centre of it is more technically interesting than most of the price speculation that usually dominates the...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 4/12/2026, 12:24:39 PM
BTC, ETH, XRP: Ranking the Most and Least Quantum-Resistant Assets
XRP emerged as the safest option, at least according to ChatGPT's model. Here's why.
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/12/2026, 12:23:42 PM
Ether Machine pulls plug on Dynamix SPAC merger plan
Ether Machine ended its SPAC merger with Dynamix, canceled its Nasdaq debut, and halted plans for a $1.5 billion ETH fund.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/12/2026, 12:12:39 PM
Justin Sun accuses Trump-backed World Liberty of hidden backdoor control
The allegations highlight potential risks in DeFi projects, emphasizing the need for transparency and robust governance to maintain trust. The post Justin Sun accuses Trump-backed World Liberty of hidden backdoor control appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/12/2026, 12:00:46 PM
Bitcoin Poised For Bullish Breakout—But Only If This Key Condition Is Met
Bitcoin traded as high as $73,000 following a 9% price rally in the past week. However, the broader market suggests the leading cryptocurrency is still stuck in a bear phase that’s been dragging on for more than six months. Interestingly, historical data suggest that recent price movement could trigger a significant bullish rebound, providing...
By Semilore Faleti 4/12/2026, 12:00:31 PM
Commodity traders are getting debanked due to Iran war, pushing them to rely on stablecoins
As banks retreat from trade finance amid Iran-linked risk fears, non-bank lenders and traders are increasingly turning to stablecoins for settlement, according to Haycen’s Luke Sully.
By Will Canny 4/12/2026, 12:00:00 PM
AI sets odds of XRP reclaiming $3 in Q2 2026
As XRP continues to face bearish sentiment, insights from OpenAI’s ChatGPT place relatively low odds on the asset reclaiming the … Continue reading The post AI sets odds of XRP reclaiming $3 in Q2 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 4/12/2026, 11:54:34 AM
Tron’s Justin Sun slams Trump-backed WLFI for treating users as ‘personal ATM’ after $75 Million DeFi loan
Once WLFI's largest outside backer, Sun is going public days after the Trump-family venture borrowed $75 million against its own token on a DeFi protocol advised by one of its own insiders.
By Sam Reynolds 4/12/2026, 11:49:24 AM
Polymarket removed from Google News after brief appearance
Google removed Polymarket links from News results after a brief appearance, saying the site surfaced there by error, reports say.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/12/2026, 11:40:00 AM
Bitcoin Stalls Near $73K as US-Iran Talks Collapse, Markets Hold Their Breath
Bitcoin is trading at $71,587 on Sunday morning with a market cap of $1.43 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $28.39 billion, moving within an intraday range of $71,484 to $73,720. The price drop followed comments from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who disclosed that the United States failed to reach an agreement with […]
By Jamie Redman 4/12/2026, 11:30:10 AM
CLARITY Act faces 2030 delay warning from Senator Lummis
Senator Cynthia Lummis said Congress must pass the CLARITY Act soon or delay crypto market structure reform until 2030.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/12/2026, 11:17:41 AM
Crypto Whale Trackers Unveils Four Emerging Projects, Introducing a Multi-Layer Digital Asset Framework
As the global digital asset industry continues to evolve, market focus is gradually shifting from...
By Globe PRwire 4/12/2026, 11:09:35 AM
XRP Is Back in Top 4 of Cryptocurrency Market With $81 Billion Market Cap Surge
XRP has made a comeback to the market's top four, and has a strong foundation for a further recovery.
By Arman Shirinyan 4/12/2026, 11:05:00 AM
Bitcoin sits on a knife edge but holds $71k as “no Iran deal” spooks market over the weekend
Bitcoin kept part of the ceasefire bounce, but the chain still has not confirmed the move Bitcoin is still holding above $71,000 after the weekend’s ceasefire-driven risk bounce, even as the macro story behind that move has already started to fray. That leaves the market in an awkward middle ground. Price kept part of the […] The post Bitcoin sits...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 4/12/2026, 11:00:29 AM
Bitcoin OTC Dominance Rises To 82% As Coinbase Leads CEX Flows – Details
As April progresses, Bitcoin is experiencing renewed bullish momentum, after surging to around $73,300 after a 9% price increase over the past week. Underneath this price action, fresh on-chain and market structure data point to a deeper shift in liquidity dynamics. Related Reading: Bitcoin Millionaires Are Disappearing By The Thousands, And The...
By Semilore Faleti 4/12/2026, 11:00:07 AM
What Is Zcash (ZEC)? A Complete Guide to the Privacy-Focused Crypto
A privacy-focused cryptocurrency enables confidential transactions through zero-knowledge proofs on its own Layer 1 blockchain. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 4/12/2026, 11:00:00 AM