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Fed’s Barr invokes Panic of 1907 in warning on stablecoin rules

Fed’s Barr invokes Panic of 1907 in warning on stablecoin rules

April 01, 2026

US Fed Governor Michael Barr said clearer US rules could help the market grow, but warned that GENIUS Act implementation must still guard against runs, weak reserves and illicit finance.

US crypto wash trading case reaches court as 3 extradited, 10 charged

US crypto wash trading case reaches court as 3 extradited, 10 charged

April 01, 2026

Extraditions of executives from market makers Vortex, Contrarian, Gotbit and Antier mark the latest step in a multi‑agency effort targeting alleged “market‑manipulation‑as‑a‑service.”

Bitcoin ETFs post $1.3B in March inflows, first monthly gain of 2026

Bitcoin ETFs post $1.3B in March inflows, first monthly gain of 2026

April 01, 2026

US spot Bitcoin ETFs ended Q1 in the red, with about $500 million of net outflows despite March inflows, as sentiment remained weak amid geopolitical tensions.

Bitcoin’s drawdown is ‘less dramatic’ this cycle, Fidelity says

Bitcoin’s drawdown is ‘less dramatic’ this cycle, Fidelity says

April 01, 2026

A shallower Bitcoin drawdown than previous cycles "indicates a maturing market with reduced volatility and stronger institutional confidence," said Nick Ruck, director of LVRG Research.

Dorsey shares AI-integrated workplace vision weeks after Block’s 40% staff cut

Dorsey shares AI-integrated workplace vision weeks after Block’s 40% staff cut

April 01, 2026

Block cut 4,000 of its staff in February as part of its AI-driven pivot. A new post by Block's Jack Dorsey has shed light on how the company and others might operate in the future.

CFTC’s top enforcer puts prediction market insider traders on notice

CFTC’s top enforcer puts prediction market insider traders on notice

April 01, 2026

“There’s a myth in mainstream media and social media that insider trading doesn’t apply in the prediction markets … That is wrong,” said CFTC enforcement director David Miller.

E-commerce giant Mercado Libre to sunset rewards-based Mercado Coin: Report

E-commerce giant Mercado Libre to sunset rewards-based Mercado Coin: Report

April 01, 2026

The closure of Mercado Coin doesn't mark the end of Mercado Libre's crypto rewards strategy as it still offers the Meli Dolar (MUSD), a US dollar stablecoin which launched in 2024.

New Hampshire’s Bitcoin-backed bond gets Moody's rating

New Hampshire’s Bitcoin-backed bond gets Moody's rating

April 01, 2026

Moody's assigned a provisional Ba2 rating to New Hampshire’s bond project, placing it below investment grade, as it cited Bitcoin’s volatility.

Researchers say quantum computers could, in theory, be ready by 2030

Researchers say quantum computers could, in theory, be ready by 2030

April 01, 2026

New research from Caltech and Oratomic, a Caltech-linked startup, says quantum computers of the future may be closer to reality.

Bitfarms loss widened to $285M as Bitcoin fell, but shares jump anyway

Bitfarms loss widened to $285M as Bitcoin fell, but shares jump anyway

April 01, 2026

Bitfarms said it was impacted by a decline in Bitcoin prices last year. The company is now five months into its pivot from Bitcoin mining to HPC and AI.

Solana DEX volumes drop to 2024 lows: Will SOL hold $80 as support?

Solana DEX volumes drop to 2024 lows: Will SOL hold $80 as support?

April 01, 2026

Solana’s declining DEX volumes raise the likelihood of a SOL price correction to $75, but the network’s DApp revenue highlights its resilience.

Bitcoin, stocks soar as markets respond to chance of US and Israel-Iran war ending

Bitcoin, stocks soar as markets respond to chance of US and Israel-Iran war ending

April 01, 2026

Bitcoin held above $68,000 as investors reacted to signs Trump may seek a quicker end to the Iran war, though traders remain cautious.

Donald Trump says US will leave Iran within 2 to 3 weeks

Donald Trump says US will leave Iran within 2 to 3 weeks

April 01, 2026

The conflict in Iran has been escalating following US and Israeli strikes against Iran in February, which sent oil prices higher and crypto and broader markets tumbling.

Crypto Fear & Greed Index stuck on ‘extreme fear,’ but is there a silver lining?

Crypto Fear & Greed Index stuck on ‘extreme fear,’ but is there a silver lining?

April 01, 2026

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index remains pinned in the "extreme fear" zone, but Bitcoin’s lengthy consolidation phase above the $60,000 support may be a positive sign.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

April 01, 2026

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Texas Lt. Gov. calls for study of crypto, prediction markets

Texas Lt. Gov. calls for study of crypto, prediction markets

April 01, 2026

The #2 Texas state official called on lawmakers to study “the sudden inundation of prediction market gambling“ as other jurisdictions take the platforms to court.

Wall Street moves benchmarks onchain as S&P tokenizes Treasurys index

Wall Street moves benchmarks onchain as S&P tokenizes Treasurys index

April 01, 2026

S&P Dow Jones Indices puts its iBoxx US Treasuries Index on the Canton Network, allowing institutions to access bond benchmark data through tokens rather than feeds.

Chainalysis to add ‘blockchain intelligence’ agents to platform

Chainalysis to add ‘blockchain intelligence’ agents to platform

April 01, 2026

The analytics platform said it would begin rolling out the agents over the summer for use in investigations and compliance.

Bitcoin hits $68K but BTC futures, macro data show traders remain bearish

Bitcoin hits $68K but BTC futures, macro data show traders remain bearish

March 31, 2026

Bitcoin rallied to $68,000 as markets responded positively to the prospect of the US and Israel-Iran war ending, but data shows futures traders are not convinced.

Interactive Brokers launches crypto trading for retail investors in Europe

Interactive Brokers launches crypto trading for retail investors in Europe

March 31, 2026

Brokerage clients in the European Economic Area can now trade 11 cryptocurrencies alongside traditional assets in a single account.

Bitcoin’s $10K range expected to hold until spot traders show up: Data

Bitcoin’s $10K range expected to hold until spot traders show up: Data

March 31, 2026

Futures-driven trading and weak spot demand have kept Bitcoin range-bound, with limited buy-side interest capping the duration of price breakouts.

Bitcoin traders forecast short-term downside even as BTC price chases $68K

Bitcoin traders forecast short-term downside even as BTC price chases $68K

March 31, 2026

Analysts expect Bitcoin’s price consolidation to tilt toward $60,000, but technical charts favor a liquidation rally toward $82,000.

BitGo launches portfolio-based crypto lending platform for institutions

BitGo launches portfolio-based crypto lending platform for institutions

March 31, 2026

The platform lets institutions borrow and lend against liquid, staked and locked assets within BitGo’s custody, consolidating collateral management in one account.

Massachusetts city to weigh crypto ATM ban, citing financial risks

Massachusetts city to weigh crypto ATM ban, citing financial risks

March 31, 2026

Haverhill City Council, following other jurisdictions, is set to consider an ordinance banning crypto ATMs viewed as enabling financial fraud and money laundering.

Galaxy expands retail platform with SOL staking, targeting 6.5% yield

Galaxy expands retail platform with SOL staking, targeting 6.5% yield

March 31, 2026

GalaxyOne adds Solana staking with variable rewards and zero-fee incentives, extending institutional validator infrastructure to retail users.

Ethereum bulls must hold $2K: Volatility metric hints at ‘strong’ move next

Ethereum bulls must hold $2K: Volatility metric hints at ‘strong’ move next

March 31, 2026

A sharp drop in Ether’s realized volatility could result in significant ETH price moves if history repeats, making $2,000 a key support level to keep an eye on.

The stablecoin question is: Who gets paid?

The stablecoin question is: Who gets paid?

March 31, 2026

Stablecoin infrastructure delivers velocity but issuers and exchanges capture the rent. Velocity beats market cap as digital dollars become invisible financial plumbing.

Crypto awareness tops 80% among young people in UK: Coinbase survey

Crypto awareness tops 80% among young people in UK: Coinbase survey

March 31, 2026

A Coinbase-backed survey found more than 80% of UK 16–25-year-olds are aware of crypto, as policymakers consider restrictions on digital asset donations.

OpenFX raises $94M to speed up cross-border payments with stablecoins

OpenFX raises $94M to speed up cross-border payments with stablecoins

March 31, 2026

OpenFX raised $94 million in a Series A round to expand its stablecoin-based FX network, as firms explore faster cross-border payment infrastructure.

Ethereum’s EEZ and the attempt to rebuild one Ethereum

Ethereum’s EEZ and the attempt to rebuild one Ethereum

March 31, 2026

The Ethereum Economic Zone promises to stitch fragmented rollups back into a single system, but a similar model struggled to gain traction on Cosmos.

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