Ethereum L2s Urged to Adopt Responsive Pricing Model
TLDR Offchain Labs said Ethereum layer two networks need responsive pricing to handle rising demand and reduce gas fee swings. Edward Felten stated that gas price volatility still acts as the main defense against network congestion. Arbitrum One introduced dynamic pricing in January to better align fees with infrastructure bottlenecks. Data...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/3/2026, 5:43:41 PM
Iran’s IRGC missile launch failure raises regime fall odds to 14% by June 30
Iran's military setbacks may signal potential regime instability, prompting traders to closely monitor internal dynamics and market shifts. The post Iran’s IRGC missile launch failure raises regime fall odds to 14% by June 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/3/2026, 5:38:48 PM
Algorand (ALGO) Jumps 18% Daily as Analysts Expect Further Gains Ahead
The cryptocurrency has climbed to its highest level since late January.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 4/3/2026, 5:37:59 PM
Bitget Introduces Trading-Focused VIP Fast Track Program
Bitget debuts VIP Fast Track, shifting from fixed thresholds to trading-based advancement with futures, spot, and asset routes plus real-time tracking. The post Bitget Introduces Trading-Focused VIP Fast Track Program appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/3/2026, 5:37:18 PM
Circle Under Fire as ZachXBT Flags $420M USDC Cases
TLDR Blockchain investigator ZachXBT accused Circle of delaying USDC freezes tied to more than $420 million in alleged illicit funds. He detailed 15 cases and claimed Circle failed to act quickly during major crypto exploits. The Drift Protocol exploit involved over $280 million and included $232 million in bridged USDC. ZachXBT said the attacker...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/3/2026, 5:33:24 PM
Elon Musk’s X to Auto-Lock Accounts Posting Crypto for First Time
X is introducing a new safeguard that auto-locks accounts making their first crypto-related post. The move targets phishing attacks that hijack accounts to promote scams. X Set to Roll Out Kill Switch to Curb Crypto Phishing Social platform X is rolling out a new security measure aimed at tackling one of the most persistent threats […]
By Emmanuel Musa 4/3/2026, 5:30:32 PM
ETH liquidation heatmap flags near‑$2,000 ‘trapdoor’ for leveraged longs
Coinglass’ ETH liquidation heatmap shows nearly $1.8b in long and short leverage clustered between $1,952 and $2,154, turning a 5–7% move into a potential forced‑flow event. According to derivatives analytics platform Coinglass, Ethereum’s (ETH) futures market is now pinned between…
By Andrew Folkler 4/3/2026, 5:30:00 PM
Ethereum Price Prediction: T. Rowe Price Files First Actively Managed Crypto ETF While Pepeto Targets 100x to 300x Before Listing
T. Rowe Price, the 89 year old manager overseeing $1.8 trillion, amended its SEC filing for an Active Crypto ETF holding 5 to 15 digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, and SUI, according to Cointelegraph. Unlike spot ETFs, this fund will be actively managed using quantitative models to rebalance across the basket. The...
By PR PR 4/3/2026, 5:27:28 PM
Solana DeFi Hack Puts Spotlight On Ripple’s Swift-Linked XRP Strategy
An exploit on a SOL-based DeFi protocol saw $250M drained, sharpening the contrast between generalized smart contracts & Ripple’s institutional approach. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 4/3/2026, 5:26:00 PM
Dune Launches dbt Integration for Direct Blockchain Data Warehouse Delivery
Dune's new dbt connector lets data teams transform onchain data before syncing to Snowflake or BigQuery, eliminating post-delivery pipeline work. (Read More)
By N/A 4/3/2026, 5:25:46 PM
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Highlights $13T XRP Ledger Opportunity
TLDR Ripple Treasury processed $13 trillion in payments last year without using crypto assets. Brad Garlinghouse said the $13 trillion volume presents a clear opportunity for the XRP Ledger. Ripple acquired Ripple Treasury for about $1 billion in October 2025 to expand enterprise services. Ripple Treasury has started integrating XRP and RLUSD into...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/3/2026, 5:22:58 PM
Bitcoin Price Eyes Recovery as U.S. Jobs Growth Tops Forecasts
The Bitcoin price faces a risk of prolonged downtrend to $57,000 amid bear flag breakdown. Market participants expect…
By Sahil Mahadik 4/3/2026, 5:21:20 PM
BNB Price Recovers with 2% Spike After Dropping Below $600
On Friday, the BNB coin price increased by over 2% after slipping below $600 yesterday, soaring its value…
By Rajpalsinh Parmar 4/3/2026, 5:20:24 PM
Iran rejects US demands, ceasefire odds drop to 1% ahead of April 7 deadline
Iran's rejection of US demands underscores the challenges in achieving diplomatic breakthroughs, impacting market confidence in a ceasefire. The post Iran rejects US demands, ceasefire odds drop to 1% ahead of April 7 deadline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/3/2026, 5:19:05 PM
SBI Holdings Expands XRP Ledger Research in Korea
TLDR SBI Holdings confirmed that SBI Ripple Asia has started joint XRP Ledger research with DSRV in South Korea. The research focuses on improving cross-border remittances between Japan and South Korea. The companies will study regulatory alignment and compliance requirements in both countries. The initiative remains in the research phase and does...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/3/2026, 5:16:17 PM
Pakistan’s US-Iran ceasefire mediation fails, April 7 market at 1% YES
The failed mediation underscores persistent diplomatic challenges, affecting market confidence and highlighting the need for new strategies. The post Pakistan’s US-Iran ceasefire mediation fails, April 7 market at 1% YES appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/3/2026, 5:16:03 PM
Kalshi onboards ex-Democratic strategist amid legal troubles
Stephanie Cutter will join the prediction markets company as a policy adviser, having previously worked in Democratic lawmakers’ campaigns.
By Turner Wright 4/3/2026, 5:12:55 PM
ZachXBT accuses Circle of $420M in 'compliance failures' since 2022
Circle had several hours or days to freeze illicit USDC funds in many of the 15 cases presented, but failed to act, according to ZachXBT.
By Vince Quill 4/3/2026, 5:12:31 PM
DeepSeek V4 to Power Huawei Chips as China’s Tech Titans Order Massive Quantities
DeepSeek's V4 AI model will operate on Huawei chips. Major Chinese tech firms order hundreds of thousands of units ahead of expected launch in coming weeks. The post DeepSeek V4 to Power Huawei Chips as China’s Tech Titans Order Massive Quantities appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/3/2026, 5:10:25 PM
Netflix (NFLX) Stock: Rome Court Declares Price Increases Unlawful, Mandates Customer Refunds
Netflix (NFLX) must refund Italian subscribers after a Rome court ruled its 2017-2024 price hikes illegal, with refunds reaching €500 for Premium users. The post Netflix (NFLX) Stock: Rome Court Declares Price Increases Unlawful, Mandates Customer Refunds appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/3/2026, 5:09:50 PM
Ethereum Foundation Stakes $93M ETH, Nears 70,000 Target
TLDR The Ethereum Foundation staked $93 million worth of ether in several transactions on Thursday. The latest deposits brought its total staked position to about $143 million. The foundation reached nearly 69,500 ETH, close to its 70,000 ETH target. Arkham data showed the transfers moved from the treasury multisig to the Beacon Chain deposit...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/3/2026, 5:09:16 PM
Circle let over $440 million in stolen USDC move freely, ZachXBT says
Circle's compliance gaps could undermine trust in USDC, prompting investors to reassess stablecoin safety and market dynamics. The post Circle let over $440 million in stolen USDC move freely, ZachXBT says appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/3/2026, 5:06:23 PM
Circle under fire as $230M in stolen USDC flows unblocked days after freezing legitimate accounts
Stablecoin issuer Circle is facing mounting scrutiny from blockchain researchers after millions of USD Coin (USDC) were stolen and flowed unimpeded through its proprietary bridge during the $285 million exploit of the Solana-based Drift Protocol. The inaction during the April 1 attack, which is now the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) hack of...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 4/3/2026, 5:05:12 PM
Fed holds rates steady amid inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions: FT
The Fed's steady rates amid inflation and geopolitical tensions suggest prolonged economic caution, impacting market expectations and strategies. The post Fed holds rates steady amid inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/3/2026, 5:04:16 PM
Grayscale Says 59% Altcoins Slide Signals Setup
TLDR Altcoins have declined 59% from their mid 2025 peak and now trade near prior breakout levels. Grayscale rebased its FTSE Russell index to 100 in 2023 and identified 150 as a key support level. The index gained about 4% in March while the S&P 500 fell roughly 5% during the same period. Grayscale filed [...] The post Grayscale Says 59% Altcoins...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/3/2026, 5:02:05 PM
Over 40% Of Bitcoin Supply Now Underwater As Losses Near $600 Billion
Long-term Bitcoin holders are selling at a loss — and the numbers show it’s becoming a pattern, not an anomaly. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stumbles Hard: The Worst Q1 In Years Raises Big Questions US Buyers Stay On The Sidelines Bitcoin’s Coinbase Premium Index has stayed negative in recent weeks, a sign that American investors have largely pulled...
By Christian Encila 4/3/2026, 5:00:18 PM
RootData’s project claiming feature lifts transparency scores and traffic
RootData’s project claiming lets teams verify and manage profiles, lifting transparency scores over 30% and driving a 220% jump in heat and visibility across 220+ partners. Web3 asset data platform RootData reports that adoption of its project claiming feature is…
By Andrew Folkler 4/3/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Ripple (XRP) Falls 22% on Trump Tariffs, Investors Move to Taurox (TAUX) Offering Hedge Fund Management at 0% Fees
Ripple (XRP) dropped 22% from its recent highs after the Trump administration announced Liberation Day tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% on global imports. The token now sits around $1.30, its lowest level since early February. Institutional interest tells a different story. A recent survey shows that 25% of fund managers plan to add XRP [...] The...
By PR Desk 4/3/2026, 4:52:40 PM
NVIDIA and Google Optimize Gemma 4 AI Models for Local RTX Deployment
Google's Gemma 4 family now runs optimized on NVIDIA RTX GPUs and DGX Spark, enabling local agentic AI with multimodal capabilities across edge to desktop devices. (Read More)
By N/A 4/3/2026, 4:49:27 PM
$12 trillion Charles Schwab expected to debut spot Bitcoin, Ethereum trading this quarter
Schwab's entry into direct crypto trading could significantly reshape the brokerage landscape, intensifying competition and broadening access. The post $12 trillion Charles Schwab expected to debut spot Bitcoin, Ethereum trading this quarter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/3/2026, 4:47:34 PM
Anthropic Discovers AI Models Have Functional Emotions That Drive Behavior
New interpretability research reveals Claude's emotion-like neural patterns can trigger blackmail and reward hacking behaviors, raising AI safety concerns. (Read More)
By N/A 4/3/2026, 4:42:27 PM
South Korean Regulators Challenge Dunamu’s Upbit-Naver Merger Transparency
FSS mandates disclosure corrections for Dunamu's Upbit-Naver merger, citing omitted details as regulatory scrutiny intensifies over the stock swap deal. The post South Korean Regulators Challenge Dunamu’s Upbit-Naver Merger Transparency appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/3/2026, 4:35:20 PM
What next as XRP rises to $1.33 but fails to break out
Price tracks broader crypto flows, with range-bound structure intact until $1.35 breaks.
By Shaurya Malwa 4/3/2026, 4:32:33 PM
Lumentum (LITE) Stock Soars to New Highs on Surging AI Infrastructure Spending
Lumentum (LITE) stock reached a 52-week high of $827.56, driven by AI data center demand. Q2 revenue jumped 65.5% YoY to $665.5M, beating expectations. The post Lumentum (LITE) Stock Soars to New Highs on Surging AI Infrastructure Spending appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/3/2026, 4:31:32 PM
Ontology Gas (ONG) Price Tests a Pivotal Resistance—Is a 150% Rebound Setup in Play?
The post Ontology Gas (ONG) Price Tests a Pivotal Resistance—Is a 150% Rebound Setup in Play? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Ontology Gas price is rising today, becoming one of the top performers in the crypto market. The token just marked new yearly highs above $0.1, which attracted a brief correction to $0.093. The move is backed...
By Sahana Vibhute 4/3/2026, 4:31:06 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Add $9 Million While Ether Sees $71 Million Exit
Bitcoin ETFs edged back into inflows to close the shortened trading week. Ether extended its losing streak, while solana and XRP posted modest gains. Ether Outflows Deepen as Bitcoin Ends Short Week Positive The week closed quietly, but not without contrast. As markets prepared for the Easter break, flows revealed a split narrative across crypto...
By Emmanuel Musa 4/3/2026, 4:30:17 PM
Long Or Short? Bitcoin Research Shows What Traders Are Doing Right Now And What It Means
Bitcoin (BTC) traders appear caught between caution and opportunity as Easter approaches and geopolitical tensions from the Iran conflict continue. A fresh analysis report from K33 Research highlights a surge in bearish bets that could signal either deeper trouble ahead or a setup for a sharp rebound once the holiday liquidity reduction eases. The...
By Sandra White 4/3/2026, 4:30:11 PM
Bitget launches VIP Fast Track to tie perks directly to trading behavior
Bitget’s VIP Fast Track ditches static balance thresholds, rewarding traders with fee offsets and perks based on futures, spot, and position activity across its UEX platform. Bitget has introduced its VIP Fast Track Program, positioning it as an “industry‑first” attempt…
By Dorian Batycka 4/3/2026, 4:30:00 PM
BTC Price Could Hit $74K as ETH Weakens, Pepeto Shows Potential Utility Gains
The post BTC Price Could Hit $74K as ETH Weakens, Pepeto Shows Potential Utility Gains appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market is under pressure this week, with geopolitical tension pushing oil higher and dragging risk assets lower. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and newer presale tokens are reacting to different forces. While the bitcoin...
By PR Manager 4/3/2026, 4:29:47 PM
Ethereum Price Prediction: Will ETH Dump Below $1.8K if $2K Support Is Lost?
Ethereum continues to trade in a corrective environment. The price action reflects hesitation rather than clear directional intent. Despite multiple recovery attempts from the $1.8k demand zone, upside continuation remains limited, and rallies are consistently met with rejections. Therefore, the current structure suggests a transitional phase...
By Shayan Markets 4/3/2026, 4:18:41 PM
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Consolidation Continues but Bearish Sentiment Lingers
XRP remains in a consolidative phase after holding the $1.20 support zone. This indicates mild stability, but the market is still facing downward pressure. The price is holding key support levels, yet overhead resistance and longer-term moving averages continue to limit upside potential. Ripple Price Analysis: The USDT Pair On the XRP/USDT chart,...
By Shayan Markets 4/3/2026, 4:14:53 PM
After Exiting CFDs, Korea Investment & Securities Eyes Crypto Stake with Coinone Talks
South Korean brokerage Korea Investment & Securities is reviewing a potential stake in crypto exchange Coinone, according to local media reports and company comments. No agreement has been finalized. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!). The firm previously offered contracts for difference as part...
By Tareq Sikder 4/3/2026, 4:14:49 PM
Cathie Wood Calls Bitcoin’s 50% Crash a “Victory” as Market Tests New Floor
Bitcoin Magazine Cathie Wood Calls Bitcoin’s 50% Crash a “Victory” as Market Tests New Floor Cathie Wood is urging investors to stay focused on Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory, arguing that its roughly 50% pullback signals market maturation. This post Cathie Wood Calls Bitcoin’s 50% Crash a “Victory” as Market Tests New Floor first appeared on...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/3/2026, 4:14:33 PM
Reed Hastings Offloads $40M in Netflix (NFLX) Stock: What’s Behind the Sale?
Netflix board chair Reed Hastings sold $40.1M in NFLX stock on April 1, 2026. Analysts maintain Strong Buy rating with $113.97 average price target. The post Reed Hastings Offloads $40M in Netflix (NFLX) Stock: What’s Behind the Sale? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/3/2026, 4:08:24 PM
Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) Stock Rockets 36% on Major Data Center Deal
Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) surged 36% this week after announcing a silicon photonics order from a data center transceiver supplier, pushing YTD gains past 120%. The post Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) Stock Rockets 36% on Major Data Center Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/3/2026, 4:07:45 PM
5 leading crypto cloud mining platforms for beginner miners in 2026
Cloud mining platforms gain traction as users seek simpler, passive entry into Bitcoin mining in 2026. As crypto mining becomes increasingly industrialized in 2026, most beginners are no longer interested in buying ASIC machines, managing cooling systems, or calculating complex…
By Guest Post 4/3/2026, 4:01:59 PM
Enphase Energy (ENPH) Stock Tumbles 9% on Lawsuit Filing and Solar Industry Headwinds
Enphase Energy (ENPH) stock plunged nearly 9% following a securities class action lawsuit, China export tariffs, and Jefferies price target reduction. The post Enphase Energy (ENPH) Stock Tumbles 9% on Lawsuit Filing and Solar Industry Headwinds appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/3/2026, 4:01:38 PM
Don’t Miss the $0.000022 Entry: BlockDAG Leads the Charge for Next Big Crypto Alongside Uniswap, Polygon, & Tron
The window of opportunity in the crypto market is closing faster than most retail investors realize. While the majority of the public waits for mainstream news cycles to confirm a bull run, the elite “smart money” is already positioning itself within specific ecosystems that boast massive utility and scalability. Missing out on the early stages...
By Michelle DG 4/3/2026, 4:00:35 PM
Coinbase Bitcoin premium flips back to positive as U.S. demand stirs
The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index has turned slightly positive again, hinting at renewed U.S. spot and ETF demand even as fear gauges flash “extreme fear.” The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index, a closely watched indicator derived from Coinglass that tracks how…
By Andrew Folkler 4/3/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Ethereum’s supply squeeze: ETH2 deposit contract controls nearly 69% of all ETH
The Ethereum (ETH) available in the market has steadily declined as of April 3, 2026, amid rising Ether deposits in … Continue reading The post Ethereum’s supply squeeze: ETH2 deposit contract controls nearly 69% of all ETH appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 4/3/2026, 3:59:50 PM