Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Drop to 866K BTC as Price Holds Near $68K Amid Outflows
TLDR: Bitcoin reserves declined from 980K to 866K BTC, showing continued withdrawal of coins from exchanges. Netflow data remains negative, confirming steady outflows and reduced sell-side liquidity across markets. Price dropped from $120K highs to $68K, yet supply contraction continues without a strong demand recovery. Current consolidation...
By Brenda Mary 4/8/2026, 2:31:07 PM
8 leading AI stocks and crypto trading apps for beginners in 2026
AI trading apps reshape investing in 2026 as beginners adopt automated stock and crypto strategies. In 2026, the world of investing is being transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). Whether someone is looking to trade stocks or cryptocurrencies, AI-powered trading apps…
By Guest Post 4/8/2026, 2:29:36 PM
White House Says Banning Stablecoin Yield Would Hurt Consumers More Than It Helps Banks
Bitcoin Magazine White House Says Banning Stablecoin Yield Would Hurt Consumers More Than It Helps Banks A White House economic analysis finds that banning stablecoin yield would provide negligible benefits to bank lending while costing consumers more in lost returns. This post White House Says Banning Stablecoin Yield Would Hurt Consumers More...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/8/2026, 2:26:41 PM
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Drops After California Warehouse Fire and Analyst Downgrade
Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stock drops after fire damages Ontario, CA distribution center. Wells Fargo cuts price target to $100 amid margin concerns. The post Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Stock Drops After California Warehouse Fire and Analyst Downgrade appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/8/2026, 2:25:03 PM
Adam Back denies he’s Satoshi Nakamoto after NYT report claims he’s Bitcoin’s creator
Similarities reflect shared early research, not proof, said Back. Others have questions too.
By Helene Braun 4/8/2026, 2:24:03 PM
Only One ETF Is Constantly Pulling In Inflows – And It’s XRP
Capital rotation delivers a message: XRP is the game-changer institutions are craving for during uncertain times. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 4/8/2026, 2:22:00 PM
After the $285M Drift hack, new Solana scare shows crypto’s next security risk may already be inside
The Drift exploit and Stabble’s precautionary warning point to a difficult crypto security problem: the next major breach may begin long before funds move on-chain. That is what makes these incidents more than isolated alarms. They suggest that some protocols may still be looking for smart contract flaws, while the real exposure lies in hiring,...
By Gino Matos 4/8/2026, 2:19:05 PM
Report: Iran Charges Crypto and Yuan Tolls for Strait of Hormuz Oil Tanker Passage
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is reportedly collecting fees of up to $2 million per vessel in Chinese yuan and stablecoins for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint. Key Takeaways: Iran’s IRGC began charging ships up to $2 million per tanker to transit the Strait of Hormuz as […]
By Jamie Redman 4/8/2026, 2:15:59 PM
Hyperliquid outperforms other major coins, eyes further gains
Key takeaways HYPE is up 10% in the last 24 hours, outperforming the other major cryptocurrencies. The coin could surge towards the $50 psychological level in the near term. Hyperliquid (HYPE) nears $40 as US-Iran ceasefire boosts market sentiment HYPE, the native coin of the Hyperliquid DEX, is approaching the $40 mark on Wednesday, extending […]...
By Hassan Maishera 4/8/2026, 2:15:44 PM
White House study bolsters crypto's stance in stablecoin yield fight against bankers
White House economists said banning rewards wouldn't significantly boost banks' financial health, amplifying the crypto industry view in the Clarity Act debate.
By Olivier Acuna 4/8/2026, 2:14:51 PM
U.S. stocks surge as Iran‑US ceasefire sparks tech‑led relief rally
U.S. stocks ripped higher as an Iran–US ceasefire plan sparked a tech‑ and China‑led risk‑on rally, with the Dow up 2.76%, the S&P 500 up 2.64% and the Nasdaq up 3.5%. U.S. stocks opened dramatically higher on Wednesday as news…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 2:12:52 PM
SBI Ripple Asia Receives Japanese Regulatory Green Light for XRPL Token Platform
SBI Ripple Asia receives Japanese regulatory approval for XRPL Token Platform, enabling compliant digital asset issuance and blockchain-based payments. The post SBI Ripple Asia Receives Japanese Regulatory Green Light for XRPL Token Platform appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/8/2026, 2:11:54 PM
Crypto Market Today: What Comes Next For Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP; A Breakout With a Macro Twist?
The post Crypto Market Today: What Comes Next For Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP; A Breakout With a Macro Twist? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets are entering a pivotal phase as macro signals begin to diverge, with Bitcoin flashing breakout. Bitcoin is showing early signs of a technical breakout, pushing above important levels...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 4/8/2026, 2:10:23 PM
Pi Network (PI) News Today: April 8
Here are the latest major developments and price movements around the popoular project.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 4/8/2026, 2:10:18 PM
BingX Kicks Off Global Capital Gala, Spotlighting TradFi Trading Opportunities
BingX has announced the launch of its Global Capital Gala, a trading campaign spotlighting BingX's expanding TradFi range of global assets.
By PR DESK 4/8/2026, 2:07:27 PM
Russell 2000 rally signals risk appetite return as Iran-US ceasefire calms markets
Global markets are staging a sharp relief rally as signs of an Iran‑US ceasefire cool fears of an extended Middle East conflict, with the Russell 2000 Index surging 3.4% to its highest level in more than a month and Bitcoin…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 2:07:11 PM
Binance Founder CZ Shares Untold Story in New Book: Freedom of Money
Changpeng Zhao’s new book, Freedom of Money, offers a personal account of his journey from rural China to building Binance. It also explores crypto’s rise, controversies, and the future of financial freedom. Key Takeaways: Changpeng Zhao’s 2026 book details Binance’s 2017 rise, shaping views on crypto leadership. CZ covers FTX and Terra crashes,...
By Emmanuel Musa 4/8/2026, 2:06:26 PM
Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Jumps 7% Following $474M Capital Raise Completion
Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock surged 7% after closing a $474M equity offering and receiving an Outperform rating from Citizens with an $85 target price. The post Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Jumps 7% Following $474M Capital Raise Completion appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/8/2026, 2:05:46 PM
Evernorth Advances Nasdaq Listing Plan as Major XRP Treasury Company, Files S-4 Amendment With SEC
Evernorth Holdings has moved a step closer to becoming a publicly traded XRP treasury firm. The firm filed an amendment to its Form S-4 registration statement with the U.S. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 4/8/2026, 2:05:20 PM
WhiteBIT Secures Broker License in Georgia
The post WhiteBIT Secures Broker License in Georgia appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Expanding regulated crypto derivatives access in a growing financial hub WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, has obtained a broker license from the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) through its local entity, WhiteBIT Broker....
By Sara K 4/8/2026, 2:02:55 PM
Bitcoin recovers as US and Iran Agree a Ceasefire Deal
Key takeaways BTC is up 4% and is now trading above $71k. The rally could push Bitcoin’s price above $76k for the first time since March 16. Bitcoin and crypto market surge following U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and the broader cryptocurrency market experienced a significant rise over the last 24 hours after […]...
By Hassan Maishera 4/8/2026, 2:01:33 PM
SEC Admits Flaws In Crypto Enforment, What Went Wrong?
In a strange move, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has clarified shortcomings in its past approach by dropping seven lawsuits against crypto companies, among them Binance and Coinbase. Another Crypto-Mishap…But From Regulators Strange things are happening in crypto today. Not only a top U.S. legacy outlet released a piece claiming to...
By James Halver 4/8/2026, 2:00:27 PM
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Expands Home Services with $150M F9 Brands Acquisition
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) shares rise 6% on news of F9 Brands acquisition for ~$150M, expanding into flooring and cabinets with Lumber Liquidators deal. The post Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Expands Home Services with $150M F9 Brands Acquisition appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/8/2026, 1:58:42 PM
Crypto portfolio checklist: 5 key steps for smart management
Follow this crypto portfolio checklist covering 5 key steps: goal-setting, diversification, rebalancing, and security to optimize your returns in 2026.
By Idris Calloway 4/8/2026, 1:58:37 PM
Wedbush Declares Tech Stock Bottom Following US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement
Tech stocks rallied sharply after US-Iran ceasefire reopened Strait of Hormuz. Wedbush says the bottom is in for software and Magnificent 7 stocks. The post Wedbush Declares Tech Stock Bottom Following US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/8/2026, 1:57:51 PM
Cardano (ADA) Volume Soars 79% as Price Sees New Weekly Rebound
Cardano volume goes parabolic as price makes a new attempt to retest $0.30.
By Godfrey Benjamin 4/8/2026, 1:57:00 PM
Standard Chartered mulls folding parts of Zodia Custody in-house: Bloomberg
Standard Chartered is reportedly exploring a shake-up of Zodia Custody that would bring parts of the crypto custodian inside its own investment bank.
By Christina Comben 4/8/2026, 1:56:23 PM
Zcash (ZEC) Surges 25% With $602 Million Liquidated From Crypto Market
Zcash led altcoin rally, jumping as much as 25% amid a short squeeze on the crypto market.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 4/8/2026, 1:51:00 PM
Polymarket traders doubt quick Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire despite Hormuz deal
Polymarket traders see the Israel–Hezbollah front staying hot for months despite a two-week US–Iran ceasefire, turning ceasefire wording and airstrikes into tradable risk. Polymarket traders are betting that the Israel–Hezbollah front will remain active for months, even as Washington and…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 1:48:58 PM
CZ memoir revives feud with OKX founder Star Xu over contract forgery, Huobi arrest
CZ’s new memoir reignited his long-running feud with OKX founder Star Xu, who called the Binance founder a liar in posts on X.
By Christina Comben 4/8/2026, 1:48:09 PM
Zcash (ZEC) Jumps 25% Daily, Fueling Predictions of a Push Toward $700
"The path looks open for a continued rally," one X user argued.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 4/8/2026, 1:47:48 PM
Hedera Price Targets $0.10 as SWIFT ISO 20022 Testing Boosts HBAR
Hedera integrates Wyoming’s Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) Hedera passes SWIFT ISO 20022 testing, positioning as core infrastructure for…
By Harsh Chauhan 4/8/2026, 1:46:35 PM
Quantum threat to Bitcoin is real, but manageable, according to Wall Street broker Bernstein
The broker said advances in quantum computing are accelerating the timeline for crypto risk, but argued Bitcoin faces a multi-year upgrade cycle, not an existential crisis.
By Will Canny 4/8/2026, 1:45:07 PM
Saylor’s solo act: JPMorgan says Strategy is practically the only thing keeping crypto flows alive
Digital asset inflows totaled $11 billion in Q1, as institutional demand and ETF outflows left corporate buyers and venture capital as the primary sources of funding.
By Will Canny 4/8/2026, 1:44:05 PM
Morgan Stanley Becomes Official First US Bank To Launch A Spot Bitcoin ETF
Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Becomes Official First US Bank To Launch A Spot Bitcoin ETF Morgan Stanley officially launched the first U.S. bank-issued spot bitcoin ETF, undercutting rivals on fees and leveraging its massive advisor network to challenge BlackRock’s dominance. This post Morgan Stanley Becomes Official First US Bank To Launch A...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/8/2026, 1:43:08 PM
Shiba Inu Burn Rate Rockets 3,230% as Price Flips Bullish
Shiba Inu sees steady network growth as its burn activity continues to surge at skyrocketing pace, signaling increased demand for the meme token.
By Caroline Amosun 4/8/2026, 1:43:00 PM
BTC Surges Toward $73K as Iran Reportedly Demands Bitcoin for Hormuz Passage
The Strait of Hormuz was just reopened, will passage be paid in bitcoin?
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/8/2026, 1:40:18 PM
Instant settlement strains crypto’s capital efficiency: Ethan Buchman
Crypto trades settle instantly, but at the cost of capital efficiency. This forces firms to overcollateralize and limits how far markets can scale, says Cosmos co-founder Ethan Buchman.
By Yohan Yun 4/8/2026, 1:40:10 PM
BlackRock ETF wallets shift $49M in BTC and ETH into Coinbase Prime
BlackRock ETF wallets moved $49m in BTC and ETH into Coinbase Prime, extending a months‑long pattern that turns ETF flows into a live gauge of institutional positioning. BlackRock moved 8,513 ETH and 416.654 BTC, worth roughly $49 million in total,…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 1:38:48 PM
Shiba Inu Adds 157 Billion in Last 24 Hours, Hinting at End of Bullish Recovery
Shiba Inu faces market pressure as soon as it shows some signs of a bullish recovery.
By Arman Shirinyan 4/8/2026, 1:38:00 PM
Iran to Accept Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Transit as Ceasefire Takes Hold
Bitcoin Magazine Iran to Accept Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Transit as Ceasefire Takes Hold Iran plans to charge ships Bitcoin tolls to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, tying the cryptocurrency to a key global energy chokepoint. This post Iran to Accept Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Transit as Ceasefire Takes Hold first appeared on Bitcoin...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/8/2026, 1:37:46 PM
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Plunges 6% as Iran Conflict Slashes Gulf Operations
Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock dropped 6.1% as Iran war slashed Q1 production 6%, damaged Qatar LNG assets, and caused $5.3B downstream hit despite higher oil prices. The post Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Plunges 6% as Iran Conflict Slashes Gulf Operations appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/8/2026, 1:35:47 PM
Polygon Labs targets up to $100M raise to supercharge payments push
Polygon Labs is seeking up to $100m to cement its pivot from generic L2 infra to a regulated stablecoin payments stack built around Coinme, Sequence and its Open Money Stack. Polygon Labs is seeking up to $100 million in fresh…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 1:33:40 PM
Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Craig Wright Admits He Was Wrong, XRP Investors Come Back to ETF Market With $3.32 Million Fresh Inflows, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Targets 33% Upside as Ethereum Proxy: Morning Crypto Report
Craig Wright admits he was wrong about Bitcoin, while XRP ETFs record $3.32 million in fresh inflows. Plus, Shiba Inu coin targets 33% gains in a risk-on rally.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 4/8/2026, 1:32:00 PM
2018 Footage Of Ripple CEO Saying They’re Taking Over SWIFT Resurfaces, But How Have They Fared Since Then?
A viral footage from 2018 has resurfaced online, showing CEO Brad Garlinghouse boldly declaring that Ripple was taking over SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications). At the time, the crypto payments company was still in its early growth phase, aggressively positioning itself as a faster and more cost-effective...
By Sandra White 4/8/2026, 1:30:09 PM
HSBC Says S&P 500 Bottom Very Likely In, Sees Stock Market Flashing Multiple Bullish Signals
The British universal bank and financial services group HSBC says the US equities market has likely hit bottom. In a new interview on Squawk on the Street, the bank’s chief multi-asset strategist Max Kettner says that the S&P 500 closing low at 6,343 on Monday could be the near-term low. “[U]ntil very recently, we didn’t […] The post HSBC Says S&P...
By Rhodilee Jean Dolor 4/8/2026, 1:30:06 PM
Cango sells 2,000 BTC, cuts Bitcoin production cost by 19% in March
Bitcoin miner Cango said it sold 2,000 BTC to pay off debt and cut its BTC production cost by 19% as part of its strategic pivot to energy and AI infrastructure.
By Zoltan Vardai 4/8/2026, 1:29:50 PM
Whale Transactions Spike Across Altcoins as Smart Money Circles Key Levels
The post Whale Transactions Spike Across Altcoins as Smart Money Circles Key Levels appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Something’s brewing and no, it’s not retail hype this time. Whale transactions are suddenly exploding across multiple altcoins, and the timing? Suspiciously perfect. Over the past week, whale transactions those chunky $100K+...
By Yash Jain 4/8/2026, 1:29:22 PM
Thai SEC moves to expose hidden funding behind crypto shareholders
Thailand’s SEC plans to drag hidden funders of crypto firms into its major‑shareholder regime, tightening AML rules even as it opens the door to Bitcoin‑linked derivatives and ETFs. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing new rules that would…
By Andrew Folkler 4/8/2026, 1:28:54 PM
Nvidia (NVDA) vs Broadcom (AVGO): Which AI Stock Delivers Superior Returns in 2025?
Comparing Nvidia (NVDA) and Broadcom (AVGO) AI stocks: revenue growth, margins, analyst ratings, and investment value. Which offers better returns? The post Nvidia (NVDA) vs Broadcom (AVGO): Which AI Stock Delivers Superior Returns in 2025? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/8/2026, 1:28:26 PM