Swift Advances Dual-Track Strategy for Faster Cross-Border Payments and Tokenized Value
TLDR: Swift introduces a dual-track model combining its payment scheme with a blockchain-based shared ledger system The framework supports real-time cross-border payments and regulated tokenised value movement across networks Major banks like BBVA, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, and Citi are backing the new retail payments framework The system connects...
By Brenda Mary 4/7/2026, 3:20:43 PM
ETH Price Prediction: Ethereum Targets $2,200 Breakout Amid Mixed Signals
Ethereum trades at $2,076 with RSI neutral at 49. Technical analysis suggests ETH could target $2,200 resistance, but bearish MACD signals caution for the coming weeks. (Read More)
By N/A 4/7/2026, 3:17:08 PM
Binance Introduces Price Range Rule to Control Extreme Trade Execution Risks
TLDR: Binance will roll out a rule that restricts order execution within a dynamic price range starting April 14, 2026. The mechanism blocks trades from executing at extreme prices during sudden volatility or liquidity gaps. Traders may face delayed or unfilled orders if prices move outside the allowed execution range. The update introduces...
By Brenda Mary 4/7/2026, 3:11:22 PM
BTC Price Prediction: Targets $72,000 by End of April Amid Technical Recovery
BTC Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $70,500-$71,500 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $69,000-$74,000 range • Bullish breakout level: $71,272 • Critical supp... (Read More)
By N/A 4/7/2026, 3:11:10 PM
Americans’ losses to crypto scams rose to over $11 billion last year, FBI reports
Fraud schemes grew more sophisticated and targeted larger sums than in 2024.
By Olivier Acuna 4/7/2026, 3:06:32 PM
Schwab says Bitcoin and Ether belong in portfolios only with careful sizing
Schwab says crypto allocations should stay small, outlining return based and risk budget strategies for Bitcoin or Ether. The post Schwab says Bitcoin and Ether belong in portfolios only with careful sizing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/7/2026, 3:03:30 PM
Bitcoin Whale Sparks Alarm After Dumping $20 Million Fortune Into Binance Amid Market Sell-Off
A fresh wave of concern is rippling through the crypto market after a Bitcoin whale transferred $20 million worth of BTC to Binance.
By Brenda Ngari 4/7/2026, 3:00:52 PM
Regulation by hostility: the real legacy of Biden-era crypto policy
Thorn argues that a recent New York Times op-ed rewrites history through omission, glossing over the collateral damage caused by the previous administration.
By Alex Thorn 4/7/2026, 3:00:00 PM
CVS Health (CVS) Shares Surge 5% on $13B Medicare Advantage Payment Increase
CVS Health (CVS) stock surged 5% after CMS approved a 2.48% Medicare Advantage payment increase, adding over $13B in funding for 2027. The post CVS Health (CVS) Shares Surge 5% on $13B Medicare Advantage Payment Increase appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/7/2026, 2:59:47 PM
Polymarket Launches PolymarketUSD: A New Stablecoin to Power Its Prediction Market Exchange
TLDR: Polymarket is replacing USDC.e with PolymarketUSD, a new collateral token backed 1:1 by USDC. Power users must manually wrap USDC into PolymarketUSD via the Collateral Onramp contract’s wrap() function. CTF Exchange V2 optimizes order matching, fee collection, and introduces support for EIP-1271 signatures. Builders must update to the latest...
By Brenda Mary 4/7/2026, 2:59:04 PM
Ethereum Stablecoin Supply Hits $180B Record High as Public Crypto Fundraising Hits Two-Year Low
TLDR: Ethereum stablecoin supply reached $180B, up 150% in three years, holding 60% of the total market share. Token Terminal projects up to $850B in Ethereum inflows by 2030, even if its market share drops to 50%. Public crypto sales fell 93% in eight months, dropping from $698M in June 2025 to $46.8M in February [...] The post Ethereum...
By Brenda Mary 4/7/2026, 2:58:36 PM
Regulated AVAX and SUI Futures Coming to CME Group This May
CME Group announced Tuesday it will list avalanche (AVAX) and sui (SUI) futures contracts beginning May 4, 2026, as the world’s largest derivatives marketplace continues building out its regulated crypto suite ahead of a planned 24/7 trading launch later in the month. Key Takeaways: CME Group added AVAX and SUI futures on April 7, 2026, […]
By Jamie Redman 4/7/2026, 2:55:23 PM
Split Capital winds down as founder joins stablecoin startup Plasma
Split Capital founder Zaheer Ebtikar is closing his crypto hedge fund after strong returns to join Plasma as chief strategy officer, citing a major industry shift.
By Helen Partz 4/7/2026, 2:50:26 PM
BlackRock scooped up almost $250 million of these cryptocurrencies on Monday
BlackRock significantly increased its exposure to digital assets on April 6 through its exchange-traded products (ETFs), beginning the week on … Continue reading The post BlackRock scooped up almost $250 million of these cryptocurrencies on Monday appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 4/7/2026, 2:50:22 PM
Bitcoin Near $70K but Going Nowhere: Analyst Says Boredom Wears Down Holders Faster Than Crashes
The concern isn't a sharp BTC drop, but the slower erosion of conviction that comes from watching an asset go nowhere week after week.
By Wayne Jones 4/7/2026, 2:49:47 PM
XRP Posts Highest Losses Since FTX Crash
XRP lost its foundation and is no longer bringing profits to traders.
By Arman Shirinyan 4/7/2026, 2:49:00 PM
AVAX One pivots to “AI infra + Bitcoin hash” with 10MW Alberta microgrid
AVAX One signs a no‑upfront‑capex 10MW AI/HPC microgrid deal in Alberta and buys 220 S21 Pro miners, lifting hash rate 33% and formalizing a dual AI infra plus Bitcoin mining strategy. AVAX One Technology has committed to a 10 megawatt…
By Dorian Batycka 4/7/2026, 2:48:40 PM
Cemtrex (CETX) Stock Soars Over 100% After Navy Contract Announcement
Cemtrex (CETX) stock doubled after subsidiary Invocon won a Phase I U.S. Navy SBIR contract for NAVSEA's Modular Mine Warfare Components program. The post Cemtrex (CETX) Stock Soars Over 100% After Navy Contract Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/7/2026, 2:47:58 PM
XRP Ledger gains major on-ramp as SBI Ripple Asia launches tokenized system in Japan
The XRP Ledger (XRPL), which uses XRP as the native token, received a major institutional-grade on-ramping system on April 7. … Continue reading The post XRP Ledger gains major on-ramp as SBI Ripple Asia launches tokenized system in Japan appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 4/7/2026, 2:46:49 PM
Why Crypto Players Are Exploring Stake.com Alternatives Including ZunaBet
The crypto gambling market has reached an inflection point. After years of being dominated by a handful of established names, players are branching out. Community discussions, social media threads, and search engine data all point in the same direction. Crypto gamblers want more options, and they are actively seeking them out. Stake.com remains...
By Michelle DG 4/7/2026, 2:45:38 PM
Ripple Unveils Rapid Crypto Expansion in Africa Amid 52% On-chain Surge
Ripple joins Africa in its crypto regulatory push as on-chain activity in the region sees a rapid increase of over 52% despite broader uncertainties.
By Caroline Amosun 4/7/2026, 2:43:00 PM
Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Plunges 31% — Wall Street Analysts Project Nearly 60% Rally Ahead
Microsoft (MSFT) stock has fallen 31% from its peak to $371. Top analysts from Goldman Sachs and Barclays set $600 targets, suggesting 60% upside potential. The post Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Plunges 31% — Wall Street Analysts Project Nearly 60% Rally Ahead appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/7/2026, 2:41:08 PM
Cysic’s Venus zkVM goes open source as Ethereum eyes proof markets
Cysic open‑sources its Venus zkVM engine, recasting proof generation as a global computation graph and positioning ZisK inside Ethereum’s emerging EIP‑8025 proof market. Cysic has released Venus, a new open‑source zkVM compute engine that restructures proof generation around a global…
By Andrew Folkler 4/7/2026, 2:39:01 PM
CME Group to Launch Avalanche and Sui Futures on May 4 Amid Growing Crypto Derivatives Demand
TLDR: CME Group will launch AVAX and SUI futures on May 4, 2026, pending regulatory review from authorities. Traders can choose micro or larger contracts, with AVAX at 500 or 5,000 and SUI at 5,000 or 50,000. CME Group recorded nearly $8 billion in average daily notional value traded in March, up 19% yearly. Starting [...] The post CME Group to...
By Brenda Mary 4/7/2026, 2:37:53 PM
Washington’s Crypto “Safe Harbor” Plan Lands At The White House
A landmark, way more lenient approach on releasing new crypto projects is now up to the White House for approval. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 4/7/2026, 2:35:00 PM
Uber (UBER) Doubles Down on AWS Silicon for Speed and AI Training
Uber (UBER) expands AWS partnership, deploying Graviton4 for faster ride matching and Trainium3 for AI training to boost efficiency and cut costs. The post Uber (UBER) Doubles Down on AWS Silicon for Speed and AI Training appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/7/2026, 2:34:14 PM
Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock Dips Following FDA Approval of Foundayo Oral Weight-Loss Drug
Eli Lilly (LLY) stock drops after FDA approves Foundayo oral GLP-1 drug for obesity, intensifying competition and highlighting side effect concerns. The post Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock Dips Following FDA Approval of Foundayo Oral Weight-Loss Drug appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/7/2026, 2:33:33 PM
Nvidia (NVDA) vs AMD: Which AI Chip Stock Deserves Your Investment in 2026?
Nvidia's $215.9B revenue dwarfs AMD's $34.6B, but both face export risks. Compare NVDA vs AMD stock for long-term AI chip investment potential. The post Nvidia (NVDA) vs AMD: Which AI Chip Stock Deserves Your Investment in 2026? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/7/2026, 2:32:59 PM
Eightco turns into a listed bet on Worldcoin and OpenAI
Eightco packs nearly 9% of Worldcoin’s float, 11,068 ETH and a $90m OpenAI stake into a $321m balance sheet, turning ORBS into a listed bet on AI and digital identity. Eightco Holdings has disclosed a $321 million balance sheet dominated…
By Andrew Folkler 4/7/2026, 2:31:35 PM
XRP Price Will Trade At $1,000 If This Happens; Analyst
A crypto commentator has put forward a bold prediction for XRP, arguing that a return to its 2017-style growth could send the asset into four-digit territory. Taking to the social media platform X, The Real Remi Relief pointed to the magnitude of XRP’s previous cycle and laid out how a similar percentage move from the current price range would...
By Sandra White 4/7/2026, 2:30:25 PM
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Down 93% From ATH, Is Reversal on Horizon?
Shiba Inu is stuck in market rut, with its price down 93% from the ATH, but a little flicker of hope remains.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 4/7/2026, 2:28:00 PM
Aave price risks drop to $50 as multiple bearish patterns emerge
Aave price could fall over 40% in the coming weeks as two bearish patterns threaten to wipe out its remaining support levels. According to data from crypto.news, Aave (AAVE) price fell over 9% in the past 24 hours, extending its…
By Rony Roy 4/7/2026, 2:27:54 PM
Anthropic Hits $30 Billion Run Rate as Enterprise Demand and Compute Deals Reshape AI Race
TLDR: Anthropic’s annualized revenue jumped from $9B at end-2025 to over $30B by early April 2026, a near-vertical climb. Enterprise clients spending $1M+ annually doubled from 500 to 1,000 in under two months following the Series G raise. Anthropic secured multiple gigawatts of next-gen TPU capacity through a three-way deal with Google and...
By Brenda Mary 4/7/2026, 2:26:22 PM
Schwab says even a 1% crypto allocation can reshape portfolio risk
The brokerage's research finds that even a tiny crypto allocation can dominate your portfolio's risk, suggesting that the "right" amount to own depends entirely on your stomach for 70% price swings.
By Helene Braun 4/7/2026, 2:25:12 PM
CME’s AVAX and SUI futures push altcoins deeper into Wall Street’s playbook
CME will launch AVAX and SUI futures, including micro contracts, giving institutions regulated tools to hedge and trade altcoin risk as crypto derivatives volumes climb. CME Group will expand its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives complex with the launch of Avalanche and…
By Andrew Folkler 4/7/2026, 2:24:20 PM
Will XRP Reclaim $2? Santiment’s Latest MVRV Data Explained
Latest Santiment data reveals that XRP active wallets are down an average of 41%, pushing the MVRV ratio to its lowest point since the November 2022 FTX crash. Historically, this undervaluation zone has preceded significant rallies. Key Takeaways: Santiment reports that active XRP Ledger wallets saw average returns plummet to minus 41% over the...
By Terence Zimwara 4/7/2026, 2:23:06 PM
Shiba Inu price outlook turns bearish as SHIB struggles below $0.0000060
Shiba Inu (SHIB) faces selling pressure amid rising exchange inflows. The SHIB price remains stuck below the key $0.0000060 resistance. Breakdown below the support at $0.0000053 may trigger a drop below $0.0000050. The price outlook for Shiba Inu (SHIB) is starting to tilt bearish as the token continues to struggle below the $0.0000060 level....
By Charles Thuo 4/7/2026, 2:21:57 PM
CME Group to add Avalanche and Sui futures to its crypto derivatives on May 4
CME Group's expansion into Avalanche and Sui futures signals growing institutional interest and regulatory acceptance in crypto markets. The post CME Group to add Avalanche and Sui futures to its crypto derivatives on May 4 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/7/2026, 2:21:48 PM
Polymarket bags 97% of onchain prediction market fees after pricing overhaul
Polymarket has become one of decentralized finance’s highest fee-generating protocols, pulling in about $7.1 million in fees in the first week of the second quarter.
By Christina Comben 4/7/2026, 2:20:47 PM
Intel (INTC) Joins Elon Musk’s Terafab Chip Manufacturing Initiative
Intel (INTC) stock gains 2% after announcing partnership with SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI on Terafab chip project targeting 1 terawatt per year of AI compute. The post Intel (INTC) Joins Elon Musk’s Terafab Chip Manufacturing Initiative appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/7/2026, 2:18:07 PM
Bitcoin waits at $68K as hours tick down to Iran deadline
Bitcoin and risk-asset price action tried to brush off new US-Iran war rhetoric just hours before the deadline for a deal passed.
By William Suberg 4/7/2026, 2:17:15 PM
CME Group expands crypto futures with Avalanche and Sui contracts
CME Group said it will launch Avalanche and Sui futures contracts pending regulatory approval, as it expands its regulated crypto product offering.
By Zoltan Vardai 4/7/2026, 2:15:55 PM
XRP Captures $119M as Digital Asset Funds Post $224M Weekly Inflows
XRP leads $224M in crypto fund inflows while Ethereum posts $52M outflows. Bitcoin shows mixed sentiment as macro conditions shift global investment patterns. The post XRP Captures $119M as Digital Asset Funds Post $224M Weekly Inflows appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/7/2026, 2:14:15 PM
Aave’s $25 billion lending empire faces a real test as key contributors exit
Aave commands DeFi lending, with DefiLlama showing $24.51 billion in total value locked and $17.526 billion in borrowed funds. The margin against Morpho, its closest rival, is roughly 4.1 times. Spark, the third-largest competitor, sits at $967.52 million in borrowed funds. Aave ended 2025 with 61.5% active loan market share and 52.4% lending TVL...
By Gino Matos 4/7/2026, 2:10:50 PM
It's time to turn prediction markets into a decision-making operating system
Prediction markets can evolve from betting casinos to decision operating systems. Futarchy replaces manual governance with market-priced causal logic gates.
By Jesus Rodriguez 4/7/2026, 2:05:10 PM
Evernorth Looking to Incorporate AI in Its XRP Treasury Risk Management
Evernorth is exploring how it can integrate AI into its XRP treasury operations, focusing on improving risk management. t54 Labs co-founder Chandler Fang revealed this during a recent podcast with Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 4/7/2026, 2:04:29 PM
Gilead Sciences (GILD) Seals $5B Tubulis Deal to Strengthen Oncology Portfolio
Gilead Sciences (GILD) acquires Tubulis for $5B to expand cancer drug pipeline. RBC lifts target to $123 ahead of April 23 earnings report. The post Gilead Sciences (GILD) Seals $5B Tubulis Deal to Strengthen Oncology Portfolio appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/7/2026, 2:03:37 PM
Bitcoin price risks '$15K shakeout' in the next 5 months, BTC analyst warns
Multiple Bitcoin indicators, including a bull-bear sentiment index and realized price metric, point to a possible final BTC shakeout toward $54,000
By Yashu Gola 4/7/2026, 2:02:45 PM
Players Will Not Deposit Crypto at a Platform They Cannot Verify — Kooc Media Gives Crypto Gambling Brands the Press Coverage That Changes Their Mind
There is a moment of hesitation that every crypto gambling platform knows but few talk about openly. A player has found the site. They have browsed the games or checked the odds. They like what they see. Their wallet is connected or their deposit address is copied. And then they pause. They are about to [...] The post Players Will Not Deposit...
By Michelle DG 4/7/2026, 2:00:13 PM
UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock: Could Medicare Rate Boost Signal a Recovery?
UnitedHealth (UNH) stock gains momentum as Medicare Advantage rates jump to 2.48% for 2027. Analysts hold Moderate Buy with $364.63 target. Recovery ahead? The post UnitedHealth (UNH) Stock: Could Medicare Rate Boost Signal a Recovery? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/7/2026, 1:57:03 PM