Bitcoin Difficulty Climbs 3.87% as Hashrate Slips and Next Cut Looms
After the previous difficulty epoch delivered a 7.76% reduction, Bitcoin’s difficulty moved higher by 3.87% at block height 943488. This latest adjustment represents the third increase recorded so far this year. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin difficulty rose 3.87% at block 943488 as hashrate fell 60.45 EH/s; a 15.73% cut is projected. Miners face $30.67...
By Jamie Redman 4/4/2026, 10:46:28 PM
Market odds surge for US forces entering Iran by April 30 after clashes
Rising market odds for US forces in Iran suggest heightened geopolitical tensions and potential shifts in regional stability. The post Market odds surge for US forces entering Iran by April 30 after clashes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 10:31:51 PM
Odds for US forces entering Iran by April 30 rise to 86% amid ongoing clashes
Rising odds of U.S. forces entering Iran suggest heightened geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations. The post Odds for US forces entering Iran by April 30 rise to 86% amid ongoing clashes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 10:31:39 PM
Ethereum Eyes Macro Bottom As Key Level Comes Into Focus: Analyst
An interesting technical outlook frames the current Ethereum price action as a range-bound environment on the higher timeframe, where patience is going to dictate the next move. The Ethereum price action is now at a sensitive zone, and according to crypto analyst Minga, the path to a genuine cycle bottom requires one more leg down, and the levels...
By Scott Matherson 4/4/2026, 10:30:43 PM
Solana Foundation Launches Agent Skills to Connect AI Tools With On-Chain Operations
TLDR: Solana Agent Skills allows developers to integrate AI tools with blockchain functions using a simple one-line installation. The toolkit provides prebuilt components, including security checks, error handling, and version compatibility tools. More than 60 community-built skills support areas such as DeFi services, payments, and blockchain...
By Brenda Mary 4/4/2026, 10:14:57 PM
Japan’s 10-Year Yield Hits 25-Year High, Signaling Shift in Global Liquidity Trends
TLDR: Japan’s 10-year yield reached 2.393%, marking its highest level since 1999 amid shifting rate expectations Rising yields may unwind carry trades, reducing global liquidity that supported stocks and crypto markets The long-term chart shows a sharp reversal after years of near-zero rates under loose monetary policy Higher domestic yields could...
By Brenda Mary 4/4/2026, 10:08:39 PM
MARA Sells 15,133 BTC, Cuts Workforce, and Reduces Debt by Nearly 30%
TLDR: MARA sold 15,133 BTC for $1.1B and used most funds to repurchase $1B in convertible debt. The company reduced total convertible debt by nearly 30%, lowering it from $3.3B to about $2.3B. Layoffs affecting 15% of staff come as MARA restructures operations across multiple departments. MARA is shifting focus toward AI and high-performance...
By Brenda Mary 4/4/2026, 10:04:02 PM
Bitcoin Whales Have Officially Flipped from Buyers to Sellers — Here’s What it Really Means
Bitcoin whales have shifted from aggressive accumulation to distribution, thereby adding pressure to an already strained market.
By Olivia Brooke 4/4/2026, 9:57:32 PM
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Calls for “Shenzhen-Style” Special Economic Zones in the US
TLDR: Brian Armstrong wants the US to create Shenzhen-style zones free from excessive regulatory barriers. Armstrong cited crypto, biotech, and drones as industries that would benefit most from these sandboxes. Coinbase’s “Next Bets” program lets employees pitch new ideas, keeping innovation active internally. Armstrong’s lawsuit against the SEC...
By Brenda Mary 4/4/2026, 9:49:02 PM
Human.tech Unveils Natural Language Wallet Protocol for AI Agents
Human.tech has introduced a new wallet infrastructure designed for AI agents that keeps humans in control through cryptographic enforcement. Key Takeaways: Human.tech launched a wallet infrastructure enabling AI agents with cryptographic safeguards. EU AI Act, taking effect Aug 2026, makes human oversight central to autonomous wallet operations....
By Terence Zimwara 4/4/2026, 9:45:04 PM
Ripple’s XRP’s $50 Billion Underwater Supply: Capitulation or Another Leg Down?
XRP is left with no stable ground. Holders are living in fear and not rushing to buy amid any short-term price recovery.
By Eric Dunne 4/4/2026, 9:43:18 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 4/4/2026, 9:41:18 PM
Bitcoin Whales and Sharks Record $30.9B Losses Amid Q1 2026 Market Sell-Off
TLDR: Bitcoin whales and sharks recorded over $30.9B in losses, averaging $337M daily in Q1 2026. Early February saw peak capitulation, with realized losses hitting $1.6B in a single day. Large holders led the sell-off, showing institutional-level distribution during market stress. Market stabilized post-February, with reduced losses and BTC...
By Brenda Mary 4/4/2026, 9:37:37 PM
Chainlink’s $14.37M Unlock Hits Binance As Whales Move LINK
Massive unlock on Chainlink raises eyebrows among crypto OGs: is a drastic price move brewing right now? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 4/4/2026, 9:35:00 PM
Solana Under Pressure At $75–$78, But Bulls Eye Massive Upside Ahead
Solana is under pressure around the $75–$78 zone, a key level where buyers and sellers are currently battling for control. Short-term momentum has weakened, but this area also serves as critical support that could trigger a strong reaction if defended. Despite the downside risk, the broader outlook still holds significant upside potential, with...
By Godspower Owie 4/4/2026, 9:30:57 PM
Chainlink Price Lags Under $9: Large Binance Inflows Suggest Further Sell-Side Pressure
The Chainlink price has failed to show any signs of bullish recovery since falling below the $10 level in early February. While these struggles have been spread across the general cryptocurrency market, there has rarely been any indication of optimism for LINK, as the altcoin sits nearly 70% adrift of its cycle high of $25. The latest on-chain...
By Opeyemi Sule 4/4/2026, 9:30:44 PM
Iran eases transit restrictions for Iraq, but US-Iran ceasefire odds drop
Iran's easing of restrictions with Iraq highlights regional complexities, but broader US-Iran diplomatic progress remains elusive. The post Iran eases transit restrictions for Iraq, but US-Iran ceasefire odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 9:27:22 PM
Iran reopens borders for trade and pilgrims, but ceasefire odds remain low: FT
Iran's border reopening highlights regional trade potential, but skepticism over US-Iran diplomacy persists, affecting market confidence. The post Iran reopens borders for trade and pilgrims, but ceasefire odds remain low: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 9:27:17 PM
XRP Price Prediction: Ripple’s 5B Token Reserve Hits Record as Pepeto Presale Goes Viral With $8.68M Raised
The xrp price prediction just absorbed its most significant supply event in months after Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP worth $1.34 billion from escrow on April 1 and relocked 700 million the following day, pushing spendable reserves to 5 billion tokens for the first time, surpassing every monthly average from 2025, according to U.Today. With [...]...
By Michelle DG 4/4/2026, 9:20:46 PM
Report: Crypto Hacks Rose 96% in March as Losses Hit $52M
March's $52 million in losses was bad enough, but April has opened with a single incident that resulted in the theft of $285 million.
By Wayne Jones 4/4/2026, 9:16:54 PM
Japan Bond Market Crisis Raises Crypto Crash Fears as BOJ Rate Hike Looms
TLDR: Japan’s 2Y, 3Y, 5Y bond yields hit all-time highs while the 10Y yield reached its highest since 1999. The US-Iran conflict has blocked 90–95% of Japan’s oil route, driving inflation fears and BOJ pressure. There is currently a 55% probability of a 25BPS BOJ rate hike this month, unsettling crypto markets. Each BOJ rate [...] The post Japan...
By Brenda Mary 4/4/2026, 9:15:43 PM
Searches for Stake.com Alternatives Rise — ZunaBet Among Emerging Options
The crypto gambling market is experiencing something it has not seen before at this scale. Players are actively shopping around. Search interest in Stake.com alternatives has climbed consistently throughout 2026, showing up in search engine trends, gambling forum activity, and community discussions with enough volume to indicate a genuine...
By Michelle DG 4/4/2026, 9:15:28 PM
Shiba Inu OI Falls 6% as Price Fails to Recover
Shiba Inu has extended the bearish outlook to its derivatives market as futures traders withdraw positions, bringing its open interest to a decline of over 6%.
By Caroline Amosun 4/4/2026, 8:55:00 PM
Kalshi and Polymarket Iran Predictions: $200M+ Bet on Conflict Outcomes in 2026
Prediction market traders on Polymarket and Kalshi have placed hundreds of millions of dollars in bets on the outcome of the 2026 Iran War, with U.S. entry into Iran now carrying 90% odds and over $115 million in trading volume. Key Takeaways: Polymarket traders have placed $115M on U.S. forces entering Iran by Dec. 31, […]
By Jamie Redman 4/4/2026, 8:42:00 PM
Odds of US-Iran ceasefire by April 7 drop to 1% amid escalating tensions
The diminishing odds of a ceasefire highlight the deepening geopolitical instability and the challenges of achieving diplomatic resolutions. The post Odds of US-Iran ceasefire by April 7 drop to 1% amid escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 8:02:53 PM
Iran warns of regional chaos for US if tensions escalate, ceasefire odds drop
Escalating tensions could destabilize the region, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations, with traders showing increased skepticism. The post Iran warns of regional chaos for US if tensions escalate, ceasefire odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 8:02:49 PM
XRP Eyes $8.30 Target As Rare Chart Pattern Emerges From Prolonged Decline
A drop to 83 cents could be the setup XRP investors have been waiting for. Related Reading: Standard Chartered Sees Bitcoin Exploding To $500K By 2030 Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has identified a falling wedge structure in XRP’s price chart that spans nearly nine months, with the token trading around $1.30 after a prolonged slide. Based on the...
By Christian Encila 4/4/2026, 8:00:58 PM
Major Catalysts To Watch Out For That Could Send Bitcoin Price To $90,000
A crypto analyst has shared a new Bitcoin price roadmap, outlining where the market currently is and projecting the cryptocurrency’s next moves amid the ongoing bear market. While some experts still see more downside ahead for BTC, this analyst predicts a massive surge back above $90,000. The analyst cites several catalysts, including Bitcoin...
By Scott Matherson 4/4/2026, 8:00:01 PM
AI firm leader robbed at knifepoint, says attackers sought crypto
The rise in "wrench attacks" highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and privacy for those in the crypto industry. The post AI firm leader robbed at knifepoint, says attackers sought crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/4/2026, 7:47:42 PM
Bitcoin Holds $67K as Trump Issues 48-Hour Iran Ultimatum
Bitcoin held just above $67,000 Saturday afternoon as President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding the country reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face what he called overwhelming U.S. military consequences. Key Takeaways: President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran on April 4, 2026, demanding Hormuz be reopened, or...
By Jamie Redman 4/4/2026, 7:35:47 PM
Telegram founder Pavel Durov says Iranian government's ban backfired
Thousands of software developers are currently developing virtual private networks to circumvent state control of the internet, Durov said.
By Vince Quill 4/4/2026, 7:30:05 PM
GPT-5.4 Pro jumps to 150 IQ on MESNA Norway test as OpenAI breaks its own record
OpenAI’s latest GPT-5.4 Pro model has now achieved an IQ score higher than 99.96% of all human beings, giving markets a fresh signal that AI capability gains are starting to outpace the usual product-cycle noise. OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 Pro touches 150 on public IQ benchmark as markets enter another macro-heavy week TrackingAI’s public leaderboard now...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 4/4/2026, 7:15:05 PM
Ripple (XRP) Down 7% This Month, Investors Move to Taurox (TAUX) as Pre-KYA Opening Might Start a Rally
XRP trades near $1.32 with growing optimism. April has historically been XRP’s strongest month, posting average returns of 24.8% since 2014, driven by the upcoming CLARITY Act Senate Banking Committee markup scheduled for the second half of the month. Taurox, an AI-driven trading protocol, positions itself to harness this momentum through...
By PR Desk 4/4/2026, 7:00:39 PM
Bitcoin tends to outperform gold and stocks after global shocks, Mercado Bitcoin finds
The study analyzed 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks and found that Bitcoin posted stronger returns than gold and the S&P 500 in each period.
By Francisco Rodrigues 4/4/2026, 6:56:03 PM
Riot, MARA, and Nakamoto Offload Massive Bitcoin Holdings in Q1 – Here’s the Breakdown
Bitcoin sales by Riot, MARA, and Nakamoto demonstrate how major holders are managing treasury assets in the present volatile climate.
By Chayanika Deka 4/4/2026, 6:54:44 PM
Ceasefire odds drop to 1% as protests erupt in Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions
Rising regional hostilities and market pessimism highlight the diminishing prospects for diplomatic resolutions in the near term. The post Ceasefire odds drop to 1% as protests erupt in Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 6:41:51 PM
Ceasefire odds tumble as protests in Tel Aviv escalate tensions: FT
Escalating tensions and protests in Tel Aviv diminish hopes for a near-term diplomatic breakthrough, impacting ceasefire prospects significantly. The post Ceasefire odds tumble as protests in Tel Aviv escalate tensions: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 6:41:50 PM
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Warns Against AI Agent Security Risks, Shares His Private LLM Stack
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has moved entirely off cloud AI services and detailed his fully local, sandboxed artificial intelligence (AI) setup in a blog post published this week. Key Takeaways: Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin abandoned cloud AI in April 2026, running Qwen3.5:35B locally on an Nvidia 5090 laptop at 90 tokens per...
By Jamie Redman 4/4/2026, 6:41:44 PM
Ethereum Foundation Nears 70,000 Staked ETH Target — Details
On Friday, April 3rd, the Ethereum Foundation staked over 45,000 Ether (ETH) tokens on the smart contract platform. This latest staking action brings the total amount of ETH locked by the foundation to roughly 69,500 coins, about 500 Ethers short of the foundation’s 70,000 staked ETH goal. Ethereum Foundation Stakes 45,000 Ether In A Single Day...
By Opeyemi Sule 4/4/2026, 6:30:18 PM
XRP Price Prediction: Can XRP Price Ever Reach The $100 Dream ? While Pepeto Delivers the True 150x Entry
The xrp price prediction crowd has chased the $100 target for years. Goldman Sachs just revealed a $153.8 million position spread across four XRP ETFs, making it the largest institutional holder by a factor of six, according to 24/7 Wall St. The CLARITY Act faces its make-or-break Senate markup in late April, and if it [...] The post XRP Price...
By Michelle DG 4/4/2026, 6:20:37 PM
Jimmy Song explains why Bitcoin needs a 'conservative' node client
The Bitcoin advocate is the co-founder of ProductionReady, a non-profit initiative to fund open source development of BTC software and education.
By Vince Quill 4/4/2026, 5:59:25 PM
Ethereum Price Turns Bullish as BitMine Buys the Dip
Ethereum (ETH) price faces a strong consolidation zone at a range around $2,000; however, technical indicators suggest a…
By Rajpalsinh Parmar 4/4/2026, 5:38:15 PM
Pepeto 267x Math Beats XRP and Solana as Good Friday Halts All Crypto ETF Flows
The post Pepeto 267x Math Beats XRP and Solana as Good Friday Halts All Crypto ETF Flows appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Good Friday shut down CME futures and all crypto ETF activity on April 3, removing the institutional bid that has anchored XRP and Solana throughout 2026, according to CoinDesk. The day before, SOL’s ETF managed just...
By PR Manager 4/4/2026, 5:36:37 PM
USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks
Onchain investigator ZachXBT published a detailed thread this week, accusing Circle, the issuer of USDC, of compliance failures tied to more than $420 million in illicit stablecoin flows the firm allegedly failed to freeze across 15 documented cases since 2022. Key Takeaways: Onchain investigator ZachXBT identified 15 cases totaling over $420M in...
By Jamie Redman 4/4/2026, 5:35:51 PM
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, demands permanent war resolution guarantees
Iran's firm stance complicates diplomatic efforts, impacting market confidence and prolonging geopolitical instability in the region. The post Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, demands permanent war resolution guarantees appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 5:33:15 PM
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, demands permanent guarantees instead
Iran's demand for permanent guarantees over a temporary ceasefire highlights the complexity of achieving lasting peace and stability. The post Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, demands permanent guarantees instead appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 5:33:14 PM
Bitcoin Price Breakdown To $45,000: The Levels To Watch Out For Next Steps
The Bitcoin price recently broke down to $66,000, and a bearish retest of $69,000 has now been confirmed, two conditions that technical analysis shows are prerequisites for a move to $45,000. With both boxes checked, the path of least resistance is pointing to a considerably lower move, and the levels ahead will determine how this move plays out....
By Scott Matherson 4/4/2026, 5:30:07 PM
Michael Saylor sees Bitcoin as digital capital, predicts institutional influence
Institutional adoption and regulatory changes could significantly impact Bitcoin's market dynamics, influencing future price trends. The post Michael Saylor sees Bitcoin as digital capital, predicts institutional influence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 5:26:52 PM
Saylor’s Bitcoin optimism fails to shift $100K price target odds: traders wait
Traders remain cautious, awaiting regulatory changes or major institutional moves to influence Bitcoin's trajectory toward $100,000. The post Saylor’s Bitcoin optimism fails to shift $100K price target odds: traders wait appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/4/2026, 5:26:48 PM
Robert Kiyosaki Warns 1974 Economic Shifts Are Now Reshaping Financial Futures in 2026
TLDR: Kiyosaki ties the 1974 petrodollar system to today’s rising oil prices and growing global conflict risks. The shift from pensions to 401(k)s after ERISA left millions of baby boomers without guaranteed retirement income. Kiyosaki recommends gold, silver, and Bitcoin as real stores of value amid dollar weakness and inflation. He calls on...
By Brenda Mary 4/4/2026, 5:18:40 PM