Crypto Card Spending Hits $600M Monthly as USDT Leads Global Surge
Crypto debit and prepaid card spending hit a record $607 million in March, more than tripling year-over-year as USDT held its lead but USDC quietly gained share in Western markets. The post Crypto Card Spending Hits $600M Monthly as USDT Leads Global Surge appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 4/9/2026, 7:11:30 AM
Iran Reportedly Asked Tankers to Pay Strait of Hormuz Tolls in Bitcoin
A reported directive tied to the Strait of Hormuz said oil tankers would need to pay a $1-per-barrel toll in bitcoin. The payment structure appeared designed to make transactions harder to trace or confiscate under sanctions pressure. A reported shipping directive linked to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz has added an unexpected element to [...]
By AnnJoy Makena 4/9/2026, 7:08:35 AM
UNI Price Prediction: Targets $3.50-$3.76 by May 2026 as Technical Indicators Signal Potential Reversal
Uniswap (UNI) trades at $3.09 with RSI at 37.13 signaling oversold conditions. Technical analysis suggests 13-22% upside potential targeting resistance levels. (Read More)
By N/A 4/9/2026, 7:06:43 AM
$19,350 Allegedly Drained From Customer Accounts by Bank Insider – Now Bank Employee Is in Crosshairs of US Financial Regulator
A former bank employee is now barred from working in the industry after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from customer accounts. In an Order of Prohibition, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) says Tabitha McCallister worked as a client service representative at the Old National Bank, Evansville, Indiana, branch between...
By Henry Kanapi 4/9/2026, 7:04:07 AM
Visa launches Intelligent Commerce Connect to power AI driven payments
Visa is moving deeper into the race to power AI-led commerce, rolling out a new infrastructure layer that allows autonomous agents to handle payments on behalf of users. The company on Wednesday introduced Intelligent Commerce Connect, a network and protocol…
By Rony Roy 4/9/2026, 7:03:14 AM
XRP Price Analysis: Can April Snap a Historic Six-Month Losing Streak?
XRP faces its longest losing streak since 2014 with six straight monthly declines. Whale accumulation and ETF inflows suggest April could break the pattern. The post XRP Price Analysis: Can April Snap a Historic Six-Month Losing Streak? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/9/2026, 7:03:09 AM
Iran Ceasefire Collapses: Bitcoin (BTC), Oil Markets, and Equities React to Breaking Agreement
Bitcoin slides as Iran ceasefire crumbles. Hormuz Strait remains shut, oil rebounds 2%, and stock futures pull back after Wednesday's rally. The post Iran Ceasefire Collapses: Bitcoin (BTC), Oil Markets, and Equities React to Breaking Agreement appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/9/2026, 7:02:23 AM
Bitcoin Depot Reveals $3.7M Crypto Theft After Hackers Breach Systems
Bitcoin Depot disclosed in an SEC filing that hackers stole 50.9 BTC worth about $3.665 million from internal settlement systems in a March 23 breach. The post Bitcoin Depot Reveals $3.7M Crypto Theft After Hackers Breach Systems appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 4/9/2026, 7:00:31 AM
Bitcoin Needs An Upgrade—But Not Because Of Quantum, Research Argues
As headlines related to Quantum Computing loom over Bitcoin, some research papers have broken down how real the threat currently is. Bitcoin Network Has 6.26 Million Tokens With Exposed Public Keys Hardware entrepreneur Rodolfo Novak has made two X articles discussing what research papers on Quantum Computing could reveal about how real the threat...
By Keshav Verma 4/9/2026, 7:00:29 AM
Ethereum Reclaims $2,200, But Analyst Says It’s Not Time To Celebrate Yet – Here’s Why
While Ethereum (ETH) retests a key level for the first time this month, some market watchers have advised caution, warning that the start of a new bull run may not be here yet. Related Reading: XRP Leads Crypto Funds $224M Rebound With Largest Weekly Inflows Since December No Ethereum Party Until This happens After jumping nearly 10%, Ethereum is...
By Rubmar Garcia 4/9/2026, 7:00:18 AM
Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis: Bulls Test $2,200 as Futures Activity Surges
Ethereum (ETH) trades above $2,200 after breaking resistance. Open interest hits 14M ETH as futures turn bullish. Key levels: $2,220 resistance, $2,120 support. The post Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis: Bulls Test $2,200 as Futures Activity Surges appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/9/2026, 6:55:11 AM
AVAX Price Prediction: Neutral Consolidation Eyes $9.65 Resistance Test by Mid-April
Avalanche trades at $9.04 with neutral RSI at 47.88. Technical analysis suggests potential test of $9.65 resistance or drop to $8.61 support within 1-2 weeks. (Read More)
By N/A 4/9/2026, 6:54:44 AM
SEC Names David Woodcock as Enforcement Chief Amid Crypto Case Controversy
SEC appoints David Woodcock as enforcement director after Margaret Ryan's exit. Senators probe alleged pressure to drop crypto cases involving Trump allies. The post SEC Names David Woodcock as Enforcement Chief Amid Crypto Case Controversy appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/9/2026, 6:54:17 AM
Chainalysis: Stablecoins Could Power Up to $1.5 Quadrillion in Transactions by 2035
Chainalysis projects stablecoin volume could hit $1.5 quadrillion by 2035, reaching parity with Visa and Mastercard between 2031 and 2039. The post Chainalysis: Stablecoins Could Power Up to $1.5 Quadrillion in Transactions by 2035 appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 4/9/2026, 6:52:56 AM
Four APAC Regulators Set Overlapping Crypto Deadlines in Q2 2026
Four Asia-Pacific jurisdictions are rolling out new digital asset licensing and compliance regimes within a 90-day window in the second quarter of 2026, according to a FM Intelligence analysis published yesterday (Wednesday). Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!) The simultaneous deadlines in...
By Damian Chmiel 4/9/2026, 6:49:35 AM
Bitcoin Gets First Working Prototype of Quantum-Resistant Wallet Rescue Tool
Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun has shown a working prototype for a Bitcoin wallet rescue mechanism tied to future post-quantum migration. The tool is designed for wallets that could otherwise be stranded if Bitcoin ever disables vulnerable key-spend paths as part of a quantum-defense upgrade. Bitcoin may have its first concrete prototype...
By Marcel Knobloch 4/9/2026, 6:39:47 AM
New York Times Investigation Spurs Adam Back to Deny Being Bitcoin’s Creator
Adam Back has denied claims that he is Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto following an investigation by The New York Times on April 8 naming him. The post New York Times Investigation Spurs Adam Back to Deny Being Bitcoin’s Creator appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jody McDonald 4/9/2026, 6:38:17 AM
Iran to Impose Bitcoin Toll of Up to $2M on Tankers Crossing Strait of Hormuz
Iran introduces Bitcoin toll system for Strait of Hormuz passage, charging up to $2M per tanker. Payments also accepted in yuan to bypass US sanctions. The post Iran to Impose Bitcoin Toll of Up to $2M on Tankers Crossing Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/9/2026, 6:36:20 AM
Don’t Be Fooled by US/Iran Ceasefire Pump: Is Bitcoin Heading to New Lows?
Here's why the worst for BTC may not be over yet.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 4/9/2026, 6:35:28 AM
Top 10 Layer-2 Blockchain Cryptos in April 2026
Layer-2 (L2) refers to secondary protocols built on top of a blockchain’s base layer (layer-1 or L1) that help the network scale more efficiently. Instead of executing every transaction directly on the main chain, L2 solutions handle execution off-chain or in aggregated batches and then periodically anchor results back to the base layer. This...
By N/A 4/9/2026, 6:35:15 AM
DOGE Price Prediction: Dogecoin Eyes $0.10 Breakout as Technical Indicators Signal Critical Juncture
Dogecoin trades at $0.09 with neutral RSI at 46.53 and bearish MACD momentum. Critical $0.10 resistance level holds key to bullish reversal in coming weeks. (Read More)
By N/A 4/9/2026, 6:33:57 AM
Bessent Urges Immediate Approval of Crypto Bill
The post Bessent Urges Immediate Approval of Crypto Bill appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pressing Congress to quickly pass the bipartisan CLARITY Act, a major crypto market structure bill that would create clear federal rules for digital assets. He warned that regulatory uncertainty is pushing...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/9/2026, 6:32:59 AM
Can Pepeto Lead the 3 Best Cryptos to Buy Now While BTC and SOL Recover?
The post Can Pepeto Lead the 3 Best Cryptos to Buy Now While BTC and SOL Recover? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Standard Chartered just cut its SOL target from $310 to $250 on April 8 while Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade pushes toward 150-millisecond finality for institutional-grade speed, according to CoinDesk. BTC holds $71,349 and SOL...
By PR Manager 4/9/2026, 6:30:46 AM
Crypto RWA Perpetuals Challenge TradFi Market Share
Crypto-native perpetual markets tied to real-world assets ( RWA) are rapidly gaining traction against traditional futures. New data shows sharp growth in trading volumes across metals, equities, and energy. Key Takeaways: Binance Research saw RWA perps jump from 0.2% to 4.9% in 90 days, challenging futures markets. Gold hit 3.6% of COMEX and...
By Emmanuel Musa 4/9/2026, 6:30:08 AM
Bitcoin (BTC) Spikes Above $72K on US-Iran Truce Before Reversal on Withdrawal Threat
Bitcoin surged past $72K on US-Iran ceasefire news, triggering $280M in liquidations, before falling as Iran threatened to exit the deal. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Spikes Above $72K on US-Iran Truce Before Reversal on Withdrawal Threat appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/9/2026, 6:30:05 AM
CFTC presses case that sports betting is finance, seeks to block Arizona enforcement
Federal lawsuit argues event contracts are swaps under U.S. law, not state-level gaming law, deepening a split with states that view the products as illegal gambling
By Sam Reynolds 4/9/2026, 6:29:54 AM
Bitcoin recovery rally fades as liquidations and macro risks return
Bitcoin’s push toward $73,000 has lost traction, leaving the market exposed to renewed downside risks as macro uncertainty returned. The flagship cryptocurrency climbed to a weekly high of $72,698 on Tuesday, gaining nearly 6% in under four hours as global…
By Rony Roy 4/9/2026, 6:28:53 AM
SOL Price Prediction: Targets $90 by April End as Technical Indicators Show Mixed Signals
Solana trades at $82.04 with neutral RSI at 45.56. CoinGecko data shows 46% probability of SOL reaching $90 target by April, while technical analysis reveals key resistance at $86.19. (Read More)
By N/A 4/9/2026, 6:27:58 AM
Pi Network News: New RPC Launch Might Be the Missing Link Between Pi and Real-World Apps
The post Pi Network News: New RPC Launch Might Be the Missing Link Between Pi and Real-World Apps appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network has taken another step toward building its smart contract ecosystem with the release of a new Remote Procedure Call (RPC) server on its Testnet. The update may sound technical, but its goal is to...
By Debashree Patra 4/9/2026, 6:23:49 AM
Yuga Labs settles lawsuit against artists accused of copying its NFTs
Yuga Labs first filed a lawsuit in June 2022, accusing Ripps and Cahen of copying its Bored Ape Yacht Club cartoon ape images and selling lookalike NFTs.
By Stephen Katte 4/9/2026, 6:23:23 AM
ADA Price Prediction: Cardano Eyes $0.27 Breakout Despite Current Weakness
Cardano trades at $0.25 with neutral RSI at 46.83. Technical analysis suggests potential rally to $0.27 resistance if current support at $0.24 holds through April 2026. (Read More)
By N/A 4/9/2026, 6:22:05 AM
XRP Price Prediction: Targets $1.41 Resistance Break by April 16
XRP trades at $1.33 with neutral RSI at 44.13. Technical analysis suggests potential move to $1.41 resistance if bulls reclaim $1.37 pivot level within next week. (Read More)
By N/A 4/9/2026, 6:16:13 AM
Canary Capital submits application for US-based spot PEPE ETF
Canary Capital is preparing to launch an ETF tracking Pepe’s price, despite the token trading 85% below its December 2024 all-time high.
By Ciaran Lyons 4/9/2026, 6:13:49 AM
Anthropic loses first round in fight over Pentagon's 'supply chain risk' label
“In our view, the equitable balance here cuts in favor of the government,” said a panel of judges from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
By Martin Young 4/9/2026, 6:12:45 AM
BNB Price Prediction: Targets $650-$900 Range Despite Current Consolidation
BNB trades at $600.49 with technical indicators suggesting potential upside to $650-$900 range. RSI neutral at 43, key resistance at $625.40 could spark bullish momentum. (Read More)
By N/A 4/9/2026, 6:10:16 AM
Ryder Ripps Barred From Using Bored Ape Imagery in Yuga Labs Dispute Settlement
A long-running NFT dispute ends with restrictions on copycat collections, avoiding a trial after conflicting court rulings on trademark infringement. The post Ryder Ripps Barred From Using Bored Ape Imagery in Yuga Labs Dispute Settlement appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 4/9/2026, 6:09:44 AM
Bitcoin Remains in ‘Subdued and Low-Conviction Market’ Despite Bounce: Glassnode
Bitcoin and crypto markets are still deep in bear territory despite this week’s bounce, according to analysts.
By Martin Young 4/9/2026, 6:07:12 AM
Ripple Veteran: Satoshi's Bitcoin Keys Are Lost Forever
A massive new investigation by The New York Times claiming to have finally unmasked Bitcoin's creator has sparked a fascinating debate within the cryptocurrency community..
By Alex Dovbnya 4/9/2026, 6:05:42 AM
ETH Price Prediction: Targets $2,400 by May 2026 as Technical Indicators Signal Mixed Momentum
Ethereum trades at $2,185 with RSI at neutral 56.11 and bearish MACD momentum. Technical analysis suggests ETH price prediction targets $2,400 within 4 weeks if resistance breaks. (Read More)
By N/A 4/9/2026, 6:04:21 AM
Iran Eyes Crypto Payments for Strait of Hormuz Oil Transit Fees During Ceasefire
A proposed toll system for Hormuz could see tankers paying per barrel in digital assets, raising cost and compliance concerns for global shippers. The post Iran Eyes Crypto Payments for Strait of Hormuz Oil Transit Fees During Ceasefire appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 4/9/2026, 6:01:59 AM
99.99% of Polymarket traders shouldn't quit their day jobs, data suggests
While nearly 16% of Polymarket users are in profit, only a tiny fraction have made gains large and consistent enough to entertain walking away from their day job.
By Brayden Lindrea 4/9/2026, 6:01:04 AM
XRP Faces No Immediate Quantum Threat As Only 0.03% Supply Seen At Risk: Analyst
A developer testnet for the XRP Ledger went fully quantum-secure back in December 2025 — months before most people started paying attention to the threat. That quiet milestone now sits at the center of a broader conversation about how ready the network actually is. Related Reading: South Korea Imposes 5-Minute Audit Rule On Crypto Platforms Only A...
By Christian Encila 4/9/2026, 6:00:53 AM
Iran Announces Crypto Tolls: Oil Tankers Must Pay In Bitcoin For Hormuz Passage
As markets reacted to Tuesday evening’s ceasefire announcement, Iran moved to assert control over passage through the Strait of Hormuz by saying it will demand crypto tolls — chiefly Bitcoin (BTC) — from oil tankers transiting the vital waterway during the two‑week pause in hostilities. Tankers Must Pay In Bitcoin Within Seconds Hamid Hosseini, a...
By Ronaldo Marquez 4/9/2026, 6:00:33 AM
BTC Price Prediction: Bitcoin Eyes $73,800 Breakout as Technical Indicators Signal Mixed Momentum
Bitcoin trades at $70,951 with RSI neutral at 55.80. Key resistance at $73,815 could trigger bullish breakout, while support holds at $69,992 in volatile market conditions. (Read More)
By N/A 4/9/2026, 5:58:25 AM
US Treasury proposes AML rules for stablecoins under GENIUS Act
The U.S. Treasury Department has laid out a fresh set of expectations for stablecoin issuers, focusing on how firms must address illicit finance risks under the GENIUS Act. In a notice issued Wednesday, the department confirmed that its Financial Crimes…
By Rony Roy 4/9/2026, 5:56:49 AM
Solana Price Forecast: ETF outflows and bearish derivatives data reinforce downside risks
Solana (SOL) extends the correction, trading below $82 at the time of writing on Thursday after being rejected from key resistance the previous day.
By N/A 4/9/2026, 5:53:24 AM
Dogecoin (DOGE) Turns Lower, Downside Risk Builds Rapidly
Dogecoin corrected some gains from the $0.0960 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now holding the $0.0900 support and remains at risk of more losses. DOGE price started a fresh downside correction below $0.0950. The price is trading below the $0.0930 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with...
By Aayush Jindal 4/9/2026, 5:48:57 AM
XRP slips 4% as selling pressure builds despite ETF inflows
Elevated volume and modest institutional buying fail to support price, with sellers continuing to dominate near resistance.
By Shaurya Malwa 4/9/2026, 5:40:10 AM
UK Betting Industry Warns Affordability Checks Will Push Punters to Black Market
A new poll commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council has found that 65% of UK bettors would refuse to hand over personal financial documents like bank statements and payslips to continue gambling, intensifying industry warnings that proposed affordability checks will drive customers toward unregulated operators. Key Takeaways: Yougov poll for...
By Luci Kelemen 4/9/2026, 5:30:10 AM
Bitcoin's next big move hinges on oil, and right now it's a total coin flip
Analysts say a sustained 15%–16% decline in crude could revive Fed rate cut bets, sending BTC higher.
By Omkar Godbole 4/9/2026, 5:22:58 AM