Wallet in Telegram taps Lighter to bring perps trading to over 150M users
The integration of perpetual trading in Telegram's Wallet could democratize access to advanced financial tools, reshaping retail trading dynamics. The post Wallet in Telegram taps Lighter to bring perps trading to over 150M users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/2/2026, 12:40:15 PM
Bitcoin breaks critical support as dollar and oil move together, raising risk of a deeper drop
Bitcoin spent the past 24 hours returning to the key levels on my channel map rather than continuing its breakout. It tested a boundary, failed to convert that test into acceptance, and rotated lower into the next pocket of support memory. Bitcoin price slid from the upper $68,000s and low $69,000s to around $66,400 by […] The post Bitcoin breaks...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 4/2/2026, 12:40:14 PM
Citi Boosts Exxon Mobil (XOM) Price Target by 17% Amid Middle East Tensions
Citi analyst lifts Exxon Mobil (XOM) price target to $175 from $150, driven by Middle East tensions and geopolitical risk premium in oil markets. The post Citi Boosts Exxon Mobil (XOM) Price Target by 17% Amid Middle East Tensions appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/2/2026, 12:37:03 PM
Drift Protocol’s $285m hack exposes social engineering threat to Solana DeFi
Drift Protocol, a major Solana-based DeFi exchange, has suffered a $285 million social engineering-driven exploit that weaponized a compromised administrator key rather than any code flaw. Drift Protocol, a decentralized exchange built on Solana, was drained of approximately $285 million…
By Dorian Batycka 4/2/2026, 12:31:46 PM
NYSE-Listed Bitgo Rolls out Stablecoin Minting Platform for Institutional Clients
Bitgo launched Bitgo Mint on Thursday, giving institutional clients a single platform to mint, redeem, and manage stablecoins without routing operations through multiple service providers. Bitgo Adds Native Stablecoin Minting With USD1 and SoFiUSD Support The New York-based digital asset infrastructure company, which trades on NYSE under the...
By Jamie Redman 4/2/2026, 12:30:36 PM
Anthropic code leak exposes Claude AI internals after release error
Anthropic said on Tuesday that a release error led to portions of the internal source code for its AI coding assistant, Claude Code, being unintentionally made public. A file meant for internal use was mistakenly bundled into a software update,…
By Rony Roy 4/2/2026, 12:30:28 PM
TotalEnergies (TTE) and Masdar Launch $2.2 Billion Asian Renewable Energy Partnership
TotalEnergies (TTE) and Masdar form $2.2B joint venture targeting 9 GW of renewable energy across Asia by 2030. TTE stock slips 0.34% on news. The post TotalEnergies (TTE) and Masdar Launch $2.2 Billion Asian Renewable Energy Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/2/2026, 12:25:04 PM
Achieve blockchain interoperability: a practical developer guide
Learn how to achieve blockchain interoperability with IBC, XCM, and CCIP. Covers design patterns, SDKs, security risks, and implementation best practices for 2026.
By Elliot Veynor 4/2/2026, 12:22:24 PM
Wix.com (WIX) Stock Gains Despite $1.72B Buyback Triggering UBS Downgrade
Wix (WIX) rises 2% after $1.72B buyback of 18.7M shares. UBS downgrades to Neutral citing core business slowdown and Base44 investment concerns. The post Wix.com (WIX) Stock Gains Despite $1.72B Buyback Triggering UBS Downgrade appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/2/2026, 12:19:00 PM
Iran IRGC unit commander killed amid US-Israeli campaign
The commander's death intensifies pressure on Iran's regime, highlighting vulnerabilities and potential for future instability. The post Iran IRGC unit commander killed amid US-Israeli campaign appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 12:12:28 PM
Ripple CTO Shuts Down XRP’s Biggest Bank Adoption Concern in 1 Sentence
The post Ripple CTO Shuts Down XRP’s Biggest Bank Adoption Concern in 1 Sentence appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A crypto investor raised a genuine concern about XRP this week. Ripple’s CTO answered it in one sentence. Mason Versluis put the question plainly: Ripple holds 34 billion XRP tokens. If global banks adopt XRP and prices reach...
By Zafar Naik 4/2/2026, 12:11:04 PM
Trump’s “ Extremely Hard” Hits Hard On Bitcoin, But Some Altcoins Make It Through
The post Trump’s “ Extremely Hard” Hits Hard On Bitcoin, But Some Altcoins Make It Through appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin on Thursday slipped to $66,000, erasing all the gains registered after Tuesday’s news of easing in the war. BTC price today dropped 3.24% over 24 hours, with negative volume. This came after President Donald...
By Mustafa Mulla 4/2/2026, 12:10:25 PM
Iran’s parliament speaker claims 7 million fighters ready, ceasefire odds drop
Escalating tensions and rhetoric reduce ceasefire prospects, complicating diplomatic efforts and increasing market volatility. The post Iran’s parliament speaker claims 7 million fighters ready, ceasefire odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 12:09:52 PM
Drift Exploit Reshapes Crypto Liquidity—Is $267M in ETH Fueling the Next Move?
The post Drift Exploit Reshapes Crypto Liquidity—Is $267M in ETH Fueling the Next Move? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market just witnessed one of the biggest DeFi exploits of 2026—but the real story isn’t the hack itself but what happened after it. Following the Drift Protocol exploit, the attacker accumulated over 130,000...
By Sahana Vibhute 4/2/2026, 12:08:28 PM
Globalstar (GSAT) Stock Jumps 15% Amid Amazon Takeover Discussions
Globalstar (GSAT) stock jumped 15% after reports emerged that Amazon is negotiating to acquire the satellite firm, with Apple's stake creating complications. The post Globalstar (GSAT) Stock Jumps 15% Amid Amazon Takeover Discussions appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/2/2026, 12:00:57 PM
Lindsay Corporation (LNN) Stock: Q2 Earnings Miss as Sales Tumble 16% Year-Over-Year
Lindsay Corporation (LNN) stock falls after Q2 revenue drops 16% and operating margins compress. Backlog growth from MENA projects provides outlook support. The post Lindsay Corporation (LNN) Stock: Q2 Earnings Miss as Sales Tumble 16% Year-Over-Year appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/2/2026, 12:00:53 PM
XRP Could Soon Enter Arizona’s Treasury — Here’s What’s Happening
Arizona lawmakers are weighing a bill that would let the state keep digital assets in a reserve instead of selling them off, and XRP is one of the names on the list. Related Reading: Bitcoin Ends 5-Month Losing Run — Real Reversal Or Just April Fool’s Hype? The proposal would place those assets under the state treasurer’s control, and it could...
By Christian Encila 4/2/2026, 12:00:33 PM
SoFi announces 24/7 banking hub that blends traditional cash with crypto
The new service lets companies hold dollars, convert to stablecoins and move money instantly within a regulated bank.
By Helene Braun 4/2/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Bitcoin Whales Flip to Sellers As Market Faces Maximum Pain
Large holders reduce positions, on-chain metrics show structural pressure and potential macro bottom near $54K. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Simona Ram 4/2/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Startup lets researchers mine blockchain tasks on a quantum computer for the first time
Built with advice and hardware access from D-Wave, the testnet has drawn 13,000 sign-ups and early work from six research teams, but remains an experimental environment rather than a live mainnet.
By Omkar Godbole 4/2/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP technicals deteriorate amid war-driven risk-off sentiment
Bitcoin (BTC) edges lower below $67,000 at the time of writing on Thursday, reflecting the risk-off sentiment in the broader cryptocurrency market driven by the Iran war.
By N/A 4/2/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Pi Network Cross-Chain Bridge Is Coming Ahead of Mainnet Expansion
The post Pi Network Cross-Chain Bridge Is Coming Ahead of Mainnet Expansion appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network is preparing to introduce a cross-chain bridge as part of its broader mainnet expansion, a move that could allow assets to move between Pi and other blockchains. The update is expected to improve flexibility, while also...
By Rizwan Ansari 4/2/2026, 11:58:53 AM
When Will the Next Crypto Bull Run Begin? Key Timelines to Watch
The post When Will the Next Crypto Bull Run Begin? Key Timelines to Watch appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The latest U.S. manufacturing data is influencing expectations around the timing of the next crypto market cycle. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.7, its highest level since 2022. The index has...
By Nidhi Kolhapur 4/2/2026, 11:58:29 AM
AI giants Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA see stocks amid Iran threat, AI cryptos crash
U.S. technology and AI giants’ stocks, such as Meta, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, crashed after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened military action against their regional bases. On April 1, 2026, the IRGC officially designated 18 U.S. companies as “legitimate targets”…
By Rony Roy 4/2/2026, 11:58:02 AM
US-Israel strikes hit Tehran-Karaj bridge, ceasefire odds drop
The strike exacerbates regional instability, complicating diplomatic efforts and increasing market volatility amid uncertain ceasefire prospects. The post US-Israel strikes hit Tehran-Karaj bridge, ceasefire odds drop appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 11:57:06 AM
Bitcoin Liquidations Dethroned? A Tokenized Bet Just Posted Crypto’s Biggest Loss
Tokenized Brent oil futures on Hyperliquid generated about $46.6 million in liquidations in 24 hours, making oil the third‑most liquidated asset after ether at $104.5 million, and Bitcoin at $98.3 million. Hyperliquid’s Oil Perps Dethrone Bitcoin The single largest liquidation across all assets in the past 24 hours was not Bitcoin or Ethereum, but...
By James Halver 4/2/2026, 11:54:28 AM
Drift Protocol exploiter doubles down on Ethereum after siphoning $285 million in assets
The exploit highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols, potentially undermining trust and prompting stricter security measures industry-wide. The post Drift Protocol exploiter doubles down on Ethereum after siphoning $285 million in assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/2/2026, 11:53:17 AM
SHIB Futures Traders Derisking? Metric Falls 694% With Price in Red
Shiba Inu indicator that suggests traders' positioning takes a hit as the crypto market sees fresh selling.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 4/2/2026, 11:53:00 AM
Iran Reportedly Accepts Crypto and Yuan for Strait of Hormuz Shipping Tolls
Iran Accepts Crypto and Yuan for Hormuz Shipping Tolls The post Iran Reportedly Accepts Crypto and Yuan for Strait of Hormuz Shipping Tolls appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 4/2/2026, 11:50:38 AM
Metaplanet Buys 5,075 Bitcoin in Q1 2026, Total Holdings Hit 40,177 BTC
Metaplanet Inc., Japan’s largest corporate bitcoin holder, purchased 5,075 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, bringing its total treasury to 40,177 BTC at a cumulative cost of approximately $3.92 billion. Metaplanet Overtakes MARA Holdings in Bitcoin Race With Q1 2026 Purchase The Tokyo-based company Metaplanet (TSE: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF)...
By Jamie Redman 4/2/2026, 11:50:08 AM
US Treasury Seeks Public Input on State-Level Stablecoin Regulations
US Treasury Seeks Public Input on Stablecoin Rules The post US Treasury Seeks Public Input on State-Level Stablecoin Regulations appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 4/2/2026, 11:49:18 AM
Europe's first blockchain IPO is here: France’s new exchange is taking aerospace firm public onchain
The move positions Lise and ST Group as an early test case for going public directly on blockchain rails within EU rules.
By Krisztian Sandor 4/2/2026, 11:45:45 AM
Binance Launches Web3 Program for Ukraine
The post Binance Launches Web3 Program for Ukraine appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Binance co‑CEO Richard Teng has introduced a new initiative to advance Web3 innovation and strengthen digital resilience in Ukraine with the launch of the Digital Resilience Lab. In collaboration with Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and local...
By Sohrab Khawas 4/2/2026, 11:44:51 AM
Acuity Brands (AYI) Stock Surges 2.4% on Impressive Q2 Fiscal 2026 Performance
Acuity Brands (AYI) stock climbs 2.41% following strong Q2 fiscal 2026 results featuring $1.1B sales, 26% EPS growth, and an 18% dividend increase. The post Acuity Brands (AYI) Stock Surges 2.4% on Impressive Q2 Fiscal 2026 Performance appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/2/2026, 11:42:15 AM
Phemex Publishes April 2026 Proof of Reserves, Reporting 131% Total Reserve Ratio
Phemex Publishes April 2026 Proof of Reserves, Reporting 131% Total Reserve Ratio
By Crypto Daily 4/2/2026, 11:35:50 AM
Brad Garlinghouse Hits Back After Avalanche Founder Mocks Ripple’s Bank Adoption
A lighthearted exchange between Emin Gün Sirer, Founder of Avalanche, and Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, drew attention across the crypto community.
By Newton Gitonga 4/2/2026, 11:35:15 AM
Bitcoin Price Is Only Halfway To The Bottom And Will Crash Below $40,000, Here’s Why
Over the last few months, the Bitcoin price has dropped as the crypto market has responded to negative news coming out. One of the major news stories that has contributed to this decline was the attack by the United States on Iranian armed forces. Since war has negatively affected the broader financial markets, the Bitcoin […]
By Scott Matherson 4/2/2026, 11:30:34 AM
Trump says Iran strikes to extend 2-3 weeks, no ground troops mentioned
The extended airstrikes without ground troops suggest a cautious approach, impacting market expectations and highlighting strategic uncertainty. The post Trump says Iran strikes to extend 2-3 weeks, no ground troops mentioned appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 11:30:17 AM
Bitcoin slips below $67k as ETF outflows curb risk appetite
Key takeaways BTC is down 2%, erasing the recovery earlier this week, US-listed spot ETF recorded an outflow of $173.73 million on Wednesday, breaking its two days of inflow this week. Bitcoin faces continued losses amid weaker institutional demand Bitcoin (BTC) prices continued to decline on Thursday, trading below $67,000, almost completely...
By Hassan Maishera 4/2/2026, 11:28:22 AM
Iran’s IRGC defies trump’s threats, impacting regime stability odds
The IRGC's defiance signals internal stability, influencing prediction markets and potentially escalating US-Iran tensions. The post Iran’s IRGC defies trump’s threats, impacting regime stability odds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/2/2026, 11:27:42 AM
BitGo Launches Institutional Minting and Redemption Service for Stablecoins
BitGo has launched a new institutional service that lets clients mint, redeem, and manage stablecoins from within a single platform. The rollout begins with support for USD1 and SoFiUSD, extending BitGo’s push deeper into stablecoin infrastructure. BitGo is moving further into the stablecoin plumbing business, this time with a product aimed...
By John Kiguru 4/2/2026, 11:27:37 AM
Hyperliquid's Hype Ends With 13% Volume Plummet and -285% Netflow
Hyperliquid's market streak was certainly impressive, but things turned around quickly.
By Arman Shirinyan 4/2/2026, 11:26:00 AM
Ledger CTO Urges Community to Increase Crypto Security After Recent Solana Dex Hack
The Ledger CTO has reflected on today’s Drift Protocol hack, saying it’s a wake-up call for the whole crypto space.
By Yuri Molchan 4/2/2026, 11:24:00 AM
Drift Protocol Vault Loses $270 Million in Potential Exploit
Drift Protocol Vault Loses $270M in Potential Exploit The post Drift Protocol Vault Loses $270 Million in Potential Exploit appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 4/2/2026, 11:17:57 AM
Genius Group (GNS) Stock Climbs 8% After Q1 Revenue Soars 171% and Returns to Profit
Genius Group (GNS) stock rises 8.48% after Q1 2026 revenue jumps 171%, company returns to profit, clears debt, and expands AI education offerings. The post Genius Group (GNS) Stock Climbs 8% After Q1 Revenue Soars 171% and Returns to Profit appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/2/2026, 11:17:38 AM
Genius Group Liquidates Entire Bitcoin Treasury to Repay $8.5M Debt
Genius Group Sells Entire Bitcoin Treasury to Repay $8.5M Debt The post Genius Group Liquidates Entire Bitcoin Treasury to Repay $8.5M Debt appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Neil Mathew 4/2/2026, 11:16:43 AM
Audit admin keys, not just code, expert says after $200 million Drift exploit
Your day-ahead look for April 2, 2026
By Omkar Godbole 4/2/2026, 11:15:00 AM
Shiba Inu Sees Strong Network Activity as Burn Rate Rockets 2,332%
Shiba Inu's supply continues to plummet as the amount of SHIB tokens sent out of circulation over the last 24 hours surpassed eight million.
By Caroline Amosun 4/2/2026, 11:15:00 AM
Iran threatens retaliation as Trump vows to “hit hard,” crypto market under stress
United States President Donald Trump has vowed to continue military operations as the country’s Middle East war with Iran enters the third week of intensified hostilities. “We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three…
By Rony Roy 4/2/2026, 11:14:54 AM
BNB slips below $590 as Trump threatens to strike Iranian power plants
Key takeaways Binance’s BNB is down 4.5% in the last 24 hours and now trades below $590. The bearish performance comes as President Trump threatens to attack Iran’s power plants. BNB (formerly Binance Coin) is currently trading below $585 as of Thursday, continuing its three-week decline. The correction has deepened following US President Donald...
By Hassan Maishera 4/2/2026, 11:13:45 AM