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Retail interest in crypto has fallen to the lowest level of the current cycle, with Google Trends data for the search term “crypto” showing a steep decline from prior peaks....

Bitcoin is preparing for potential quantum computing risks, with Blockstream CEO Adam Back advocating a gradual upgrade strategy. He emphasized a phased rollout of post-quantum security, giving users time to...

Bitcoin whales and sharks are showing signs of stress as realized losses surge across major holders. Glassnode data shows large investors recorded heavy daily losses while Bitcoin struggled near key...

Metaplanet acquired 5,075 Bitcoin for approximately $405 million in Q1 2026, overtaking MARA as the third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, with a total of 40,177 BTC. Meanwhile, MARA, the U.S. miner,...

Tether is pushing to secure investor commitments for a $500 billion fundraising round, aiming to close it within two weeks. The company warned that if demand falls short, the deal...

The 10-year Benchmark Japanese government bond (JGB) yields have surged to multi-decade highs near 2.40% as of April 3, 2026, due to inflation and strong wage growth, fueling bets on...

Anodos Finance CEO Pano Mekras is pushing XRP back toward its original identity, arguing that the asset should not be framed mainly as a tool for banks. In a recent...

The Foundation is moving faster on treasury reform as it expands staking and reduces reliance on token sales. The latest deposits bring its staked ETH to 47,050, worth about $96.6...

US Senator Richard Blumenthal is intensifying scrutiny of Binance after reports suggested Iran-linked flows far exceeded the exchange’s disclosures to Congress.  A follow-up letter asks whether Binance provided incomplete or...

A sudden withdrawal from Hyperliquid’s HLP pool just before a sharp XPL crash has sent shockwaves through DeFi markets. Arkham reported that a single Ethereum wallet pulled out funds right...

A solo Bitcoin miner grabbed headlines Thursday after earning about $210,000 from a single block, showing that the “mining lottery” still occasionally rewards individuals. Using CKPool’s solo service, the miner...

Circle, the issuer of USDC, faces growing questions about its compliance practices after a series of high-profile thefts. According to blockchain researcher ZachXBT, over $420 million in public losses have...

The U.S. labor market bounced back in March, surprising many after months of slow growth. Employers added 178,000 jobs, recovering from February’s loss of 133,000 and beating expectations of 59,000. ...

Gold and silver perpetual futures contracts have hit Binance’s top 5 futures by trading volume just days after their early January 2026 launch. According to reports, gold (XAUUSDT) ranked 4th...

Cambodia is stepping up its fight against crypto-linked scam networks. The country’s National Assembly has advanced a new law that allows life imprisonment for operators of large online fraud rings,...

On April 3, 2026, CoinGlass released its 2026 Q1 Cryptocurrency Market Share Research Report, reporting that Binance and Hyperliquid dominated Q1 2026 crypto liquidity as the market recovered cautiously.  Binance...

Canada approved Bill C-15, creating a new stablecoin framework with the Bank of Canada as the main regulator. The move brings fiat-backed stablecoins into the financial system and sets rules...

Roughly 20% of the world’s oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz, making its closure one of the most powerful supply shocks in modern markets. Its reopening, therefore,...

A new payment flow is forming in the global oil trade. Iran is now charging ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz using Chinese yuan and stablecoins, cutting out the...

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has intensified its dispute with state regulators by filing three federal lawsuits to reaffirm its authority over prediction markets. The legal action targets...

The founder of Pantera Capital, Dan Morehead, maintains a strong long-term outlook on Bitcoin despite ongoing volatility. He argues the asset has already reached a structural turning point, even as...

Iran-US tensions are rising again, and crypto traders are back in a headline-driven market. Fresh statements from Tehran, new warnings aimed at major US technology firms, and wider regional incidents...

Oil prices jumped above $110 after rising tensions in the Middle East raised fears of supply disruption. The move pressured global markets and weakened risk sentiment, while crypto showed relative...

A new warning from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is putting Bitcoin’s future security back in focus. He says the industry should start working on quantum-resistant protections now. But the discussion...

US jobless claims fell to 202,000 for the week ending March 28, surprising economists who expected 212,000. The drop shows the labor market remains steady even as job growth slows. ...