BlackRock Sees $20.47B Crypto Loss in Q1 2026 Despite Bitcoin Buildup
TLDR: BlackRock’s combined BTC and ETH holdings dropped from $78.36B to $57.89B in Q1 2026. Bitcoin holdings rose by 14,950 BTC despite a $16.24B fall in dollar value over the quarter. Ethereum holdings fell 410,750 ETH, reflecting both price weakness and active net distribution. Q1 2026 losses of $20.47B were $5.97B lower than the $26.44B [...]...
By Brenda Mary 4/12/2026, 4:26:56 PM
DraftKings Alternatives Have Gone From Niche Search to Major Trend — ZunaBet Is the Biggest Beneficiary
There was a time when searching for a DraftKings alternative was something a handful of dissatisfied players did quietly. That time has passed. In 2026, the search for DraftKings alternatives has become one of the most notable behavioural trends in online gambling. The volume is significant. The growth is consistent. And the intent behind the...
By Michelle DG 4/12/2026, 4:20:55 PM
Justin Sun Denounces Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial’s Actions: ‘This Is the Opposite of Decentralization’
Justin Sun, founder of the Tron project, criticized the actions of the people behind World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency project linked to President Donald Trump. Sun revealed that the “illegitimate” decisions taken by token holders treated the “ crypto community as a personal ATM.” Key Takeaways: In Sept, World Liberty Financial froze 595M...
By Sergio Goschenko 4/12/2026, 4:17:42 PM
XRP Open Interest Falls Across Major Exchanges as Futures Activity Weakens
TLDR: Binance recorded the largest XRP open interest decline, dropping by approximately 721.49 million XRP in recent periods. Bybit posted a fall of around 132.10 million XRP in open interest, reflecting weakened speculative momentum across the platform. Bitfinex added to the downtrend with a decline of roughly 10.96 million XRP, completing a...
By Brenda Mary 4/12/2026, 4:17:23 PM
Bitcoin Price Prediction: How Low Will BTC Fall After Latest Rejection at $73K?
Bitcoin is trading around $71k as global markets enter a cautious holding pattern. Investors are closely watching whether the recently announced US-Iran ceasefire will hold and how its resolution might affect broader risk sentiment. Until there is greater geopolitical clarity, crypto markets appear content to consolidate rather than commit to a...
By Shayan Markets 4/12/2026, 4:12:48 PM
President Trump threatens Navy blockade over Strait of Hormuz
Trump said the US Navy will begin blockading ships at the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Truth Social post on Sunday.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/12/2026, 4:10:00 PM
Ripple Price Prediction: Will XRP’s Next Big Move Drive it Below $1?
XRP is trading around $1.33 as the altcoin continues to drift lower with no meaningful catalyst in sight. While broader markets are in a wait-and-see mode around the US-Iran ceasefire developments, XRP has found no relief from the pressure. It is sliding further toward the critical support zone that has served as the last line […]
By Shayan Markets 4/12/2026, 4:05:13 PM
Shiba Inu (SHIB) on the Cusp of Losing Major Crypto Spot: Examining $3.4 Billion Support Level on April 12
The Shiba Inu coin has come close to dropping out of the top 30 for the first time in five years as the $3.4 billion support weakens. Discover how key opinion leaders failed the SHIB Army.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 4/12/2026, 4:03:00 PM
Bitcoin Supply Map Reveals Key Support And Resistance Zones – Analyst
According to market analyst Darkfost, Bitcoin’s price-based supply distribution is revealing critical zones that could define the asset’s near-term trajectory. This latest piece of important on-chain data is offering a clearer picture of where the market may be headed next, following the positive price action observed in early April. Related...
By Semilore Faleti 4/12/2026, 4:00:09 PM
BTC Dips Further as Trump Reacts to Failed Peace Talks With 50% Tariff Threat Against China
The meeting went well but both parties couldn't agree on the nuclear matter, which is "the only point that really mattered," said Trump.
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/12/2026, 3:54:16 PM
Strategy's Saylor Revives 'Orange Dot' Chart, Hinting at New Bitcoin Buying Spree
Michael Saylor has brought back Strategy's "orange dot" chart, a signal historically tied to Bitcoin purchases, as the company now controls 3.6% of the total Bitcoin supply.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 4/12/2026, 3:46:00 PM
Justin Sun accuses WLFI of hidden token freeze backdoor
Justin Sun accused WLFI of hiding token freeze controls as the project faced scrutiny over loans, liquidity pressure and price losses.
By Olivia Stephanie 4/12/2026, 3:45:14 PM
Tok-Edge Debuts Redemption Token and Confirms $15M Valuation
[PRESS RELEASE – London, United Kingdom, April 12th, 2026] Tok-Edge has publicly unveiled the Redemption Token, a novel cryptoasset category pioneered by the firm and to be first used with the launch of its new fund. The company also confirmed its latest valuation at $15 million. Tok-Edge, a digital assets firm founded by veterans of […]
By Chainwire 4/12/2026, 3:35:22 PM
What oracles do in crypto and why they matter
Discover what crypto oracles are, how they power DeFi protocols, and why they're the most critical and underrated layer in blockchain security and applications.
By Idris Calloway 4/12/2026, 3:33:45 PM
Hyperliquid US Oil Perps Skyrocket After JD Vance Fails to Reach Iran Nuclear Deal in Islamabad
Oil-linked perpetual futures on Hyperliquid climbed on Sunday after U.S. Vice President JD Vance left Islamabad without a nuclear agreement with Iran, reigniting fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East. Key Takeaways: VP JD Vance concluded 21-plus hours of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad on April 12, 2026, without a deal. Oil-linked perps on...
By Jamie Redman 4/12/2026, 3:30:16 PM
SEC admits crypto crackdown went too far ‘headlines’ as it dismisses 7 cases
In November 2024, the SEC celebrated 583 enforcement actions and a record $8.2 billion in remedies, saying crypto was proof it could keep pace with emerging threats. This week, the same agency published a 2025 review calling that approach a mistake. The new report said prior resources were misapplied, criticized the pursuit of “media headlines,”...
By Andjela Radmilac 4/12/2026, 3:30:11 PM
No More Parties? Cardano Creator Hoskinson Proposes Radical Shift to Secure ADA's Long-Term Price Rise
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson challenges 14 million ADA treasury spending, proposing a shift from "parties" to global infrastructure hubs to support ADA's price in the long term.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 4/12/2026, 3:28:00 PM
US Treasury Extends Bank-Grade Threat Intel to Crypto Sector
The program is not universal, as only firms that meet Treasury's qualifying requirements will be able to sign up.
By Wayne Jones 4/12/2026, 3:16:20 PM
BNB Chain Flags Critical Update Ahead of April 28 Hard Fork
BNB Chain has alerted node operators of a mandatory update ahead of the Osaka/Mendel hard fork.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 4/12/2026, 3:07:00 PM
Crypto in the Last 24 Hours as Japan Reclassifies Crypto While Pepeto Accelerates and SOL BNB Stall
The post Crypto in the Last 24 Hours as Japan Reclassifies Crypto While Pepeto Accelerates and SOL BNB Stall appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto in the last 24 hours just got a jolt that changes everything. Japan’s cabinet approved a landmark bill on April 10 reclassifying crypto as financial instrument on par with stocks and bonds,...
By PR Manager 4/12/2026, 3:04:04 PM
Bitcoin may be forming a base at $65,000 as 'paper hands' have been flushed out
Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, says strong earnings are helping markets absorb geopolitical shocks, despite ongoing risks.
By Will Canny 4/12/2026, 3:00:00 PM
Relics of a Revolution, Part II: False Profits and Freedom
Bitcoin Magazine Relics of a Revolution, Part II: False Profits and Freedom Street art, protest, and Bitcoin collide as Mear One traces the fight against broken money systems from graffiti walls to the Genesis Block. This post Relics of a Revolution, Part II: False Profits and Freedom first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Dennis...
By Dennis Koch 4/12/2026, 2:42:48 PM
Michael Saylor’s ‘Think Bigger’ Signals Mega Bitcoin Buy as Global Tension Shakes Markets
Strategy’s latest signal is fueling expectations of renewed bitcoin accumulation as volatility and geopolitical tension heighten focus on institutional demand driven by Michael Saylor’s influence. Traders are closely watching for confirmation of another major purchase cycle. Key Takeaways: Strategy signals expansion as Michael Saylor hints at new...
By Kevin Helms 4/12/2026, 2:24:58 PM
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
Justin Sun Says Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Built a Secret Backdoor to Steal Investor Tokens
The post Justin Sun Says Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Built a Secret Backdoor to Steal Investor Tokens appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Justin Sun says World Liberty Financial secretly built a backdoor into its smart contract that lets the company freeze or seize any token holder’s funds without warning, and he is demanding...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 4/12/2026, 2:13:57 PM
SHIB Divergence? Open Interest Up 5% Despite Shiba Inu Price in Red
A clear divergence is seen between Shiba Inu's price and its fundamentals, with markets now watching intently.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 4/12/2026, 2:11:00 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