Circle Faces Heat From ZachXBT Over Inaction During $285M Drift Hack
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has publicly accused Circle of failing to freeze stolen USDC as it moved through the company’s own cross-chain infrastructure during the $285 million Drift Protocol exploit on April 1, 2026 — raising pointed questions about when and…...
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Tether could pause raise if $500B target misses demand
Tether may delay fundraising if investor demand falls short of its reported $500 billion valuation target, according to Friday press report....
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Schwab Preps Spot Bitcoin and Ether Trading Across $12 Trillion in Client Assets
Charles Schwab has confirmed it remains on track to launch direct spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether in the first half of 2026, opening one of the largest pools of investor capital in the world to direct crypto access for…...
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Cambodia backs tough jail terms for crypto scam operators
Cambodia’s Senate approved a bill imposing prison terms and fines for crypto scam crimes, pending the king’s approval before it becomes law....
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Musk Demands Wall Street Buy Grok AI Subscriptions to Work on SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk is requiring banks, law firms, and auditors competing for roles on SpaceX’s upcoming IPO to purchase subscriptions to Grok, his artificial intelligence chatbot — a mandate the New York Times reported Friday that some Wall Street firms have…...
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SpaceX Files Confidentially for $1.75T IPO in Potential Record $75B Raise
SpaceX has submitted a confidential draft registration to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation and a raise of up to $75 billion — what would be the largest initial public offering in financial history. The…...
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Kalshi adds ex-Obama aide while lawsuits pile up
Kalshi hired Stephanie Cutter as policy adviser as lawsuits, CFTC disputes, and congressional scrutiny around prediction markets continued....
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ZachXBT claims Circle failed to halt $420M in USDC
ZachXBT says Circle failed to freeze $420M in illicit USDC since 2022, citing 15 hack and fraud cases and delayed action....
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Will XRP price break from its descending wedge at $1.31 as bearish momentum approaches exhaustion?
XRP is compressing into the apex of a descending wedge at $1.3157 after months of lower highs and lower lows, with the 4H MACD signal line just crossing into positive territory for the first time since February — a sign…...
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Will Ethereum price clear $2,163 resistance or confirm a double top as the 4H MACD turns bullish?
Ethereum is pressing against a double-top resistance zone at $2,163 after two consecutive rejections from the upper boundary of its rising parallel channel, while a marginal bullish MACD crossover on the 4H chart raises the question of whether buyers can…...
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Is Bitcoin price forming a bear flag at $66,900 as its daily MACD reaches its deepest negative reading in months?
Bitcoin is holding just above a broken support level at $66,900 as a potential bear flag forms on the 4H chart and the daily MACD hits one of its most negative readings of the current cycle, raising the risk of…...
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Penalties keep stacking up — US lawyers are adopting AI faster than ever despite rising court sanctions for filing AI-hallucinated fake legal briefs
U.S. lawyers are filing AI-generated briefs with fictitious citations at an accelerating pace, court sanctions are setting new records, and the technology is spreading so deeply into legal software that experts say mandatory disclosure rules may already be obsolete. U.S.…...
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America’s largest immigration detention camp is on a record death pace — ICE inspectors found 49 violations including failure to prevent inmate suicide
ICE detention deaths are running at a record pace in 2026, and the United States’ largest immigration detention center — a sprawling tent facility on a Texas Army base — has logged three deaths, 49 regulatory violations, and allegations of…...
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Epstein files: over 3 million pages released, zero new US arrests — 5 legal experts explain exactly why
More than 3 million pages of Epstein files have been released, prosecutors have brought no new charges against anyone in his network, and five legal experts have now laid out in precise terms why the evidentiary gap between public scandal…...
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DOJ voter data power grab: key privacy officer resigns as department prepares to share Americans’ SSNs and driver’s licenses with DHS
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division privacy officer has quietly resigned as the DOJ moves to share sensitive voter registration data — including partial Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers — with the Department of Homeland Security, without issuing…...
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Hegseth reverses a 34-year Pentagon rule — US troops can now carry personal firearms on military bases
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has reversed a 34-year Pentagon policy, signing a memo on April 2 that authorizes off-duty U.S. service members to carry privately owned firearms on military installations — a decision that lands alongside a downed F-15…...
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Trump asks Congress for $1.5 trillion defense budget, the largest military spending request in US history
The Trump administration submitted a $1.5 trillion defense spending request to Congress on April 3 — the largest military budget proposal in U.S. history — pairing record military outlays with cuts to domestic programs in a fiscal combination that signals…...
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US fighter jet shot down over Iran, Bitcoin wavers as geopolitical risk escalates
A U.S. fighter jet identified as an F-15 was shot down over Iran on April 3, with one crew member rescued and President Trump briefed, adding a sharp new layer of escalation to a conflict that has already pushed Bitcoin…...
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Elon Musk’s X deploys crypto scam “kill switch” auto-locking any account that mentions crypto for the first time
X is preparing to automatically lock any crypto scam account that mentions cryptocurrency for the first time in its posting history, with Head of Product Nikita Bier saying the measure should eliminate 99% of the economic incentive behind the platform’s…...
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Trump fires Pam Bondi, puts pro-crypto Todd Blanche in charge of the DOJ
President Trump has fired Pam Bondi and replaced her with Todd Blanche as interim U.S. Attorney General — handing control of the Justice Department to the official who dismantled the DOJ’s crypto enforcement unit in April 2025 and holds up…...
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Marex launches Nvidia-linked ‘prediction market bond’ with 7% coupon
Marex’s Nvidia‑linked “prediction market bond” pays 7% if NVDA stays the world’s most valuable company for a year, wrapping Polymarket‑style odds into principal‑protected credit. Marex Group has created and sold what it calls the first “prediction market bond,” a structured…...
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Coinbase becomes first major US exchange to win OCC trust charter — community banks call it a grave mistake
Coinbase has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter — a first for any major U.S. crypto exchange — as community banking groups wasted no time calling the decision…...
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Bitcoin holds steady on Good Friday as March jobs report crushes expectations with 178,000 payrolls
Bitcoin held above $67,000 on Good Friday as U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March — beating forecasts by a wide margin — while traditional markets sat closed for the Easter holiday, leaving crypto as the primary gauge of how…...
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Gemini adds drag-to-modify orders to ActiveTrader as Winklevoss touts speed upgrade
Gemini adds drag‑to‑modify tools to ActiveTrader, chasing speed‑focused traders even as GEMI stock trades well below its IPO price and users still complain about lag. Gemini has rolled out a new order modification feature for its ActiveTrader interface, allowing users…...
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VanEck’s Matthew Sigel says $100k Bitcoin “totally reasonable” within a year
VanEck’s Matthew Sigel sees $100,000 Bitcoin within a year even as Iran conflict–driven volatility, war risks, and macro uncertainty leave room for another 20% drawdown. Bitcoin (BTC) can “totally reasonably” trade back at $100,000 within a year, according to VanEck’s…...
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Ethereum price pinned between $801m short and $739m long liquidation traps
Ethereum trades near $2,000 as Coinglass data show $801m in shorts above $2,149 and $739m in longs below $1,960, primed for a violent liquidation cascade. Ethereum’s (ETH) derivatives market is sitting on a knife edge as fresh Coinglass data show…...
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Ethereum Foundation quietly completes its $143M ETH staking mission
The Ethereum Foundation has completed its 70,000 ETH staking mission, depositing approximately 45,000 ETH worth around $93 million in a single on-chain session on April 3 The Ethereum (ETH) Foundation has completed its 70,000 ETH staking target, depositing approximately 45,000…...
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Crypto traders fade 2026 Fed cuts as U.S. unemployment dips, but risk assets hold bid
Traders are pricing fewer Fed cuts in 2026 as U.S. unemployment dips to 4.3%, tempering the liquidity story for Bitcoin and Ethereum but not triggering a risk‑asset capitulation. Derivatives and rates markets have trimmed expectations for how aggressively the Federal…...
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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…...
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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…...
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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…...
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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…...
Read MoreCoinbase 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…...
Read MoreEthereum investment guide 2026: Top 7 ways to earn ETH and build passive income
As Ethereum consolidates, investors explore new ways to generate consistent returns beyond holding in a maturing crypto market. In 2026, Ethereum continues to play a central role in the global crypto economy — but the way people invest in ETH…...
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South Korean ‘drug lord’ extradited as authorities target Bitcoin trail
South Korea extradites alleged drug boss Park Wang‑yeol and prepares a blockchain forensics push to trace at least 6.8b won in Bitcoin‑linked drug proceeds. South Korean authorities have taken custody of alleged “drug lord” Park Wang‑yeol, extradited from a Philippine…...
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Clanker launches ecosystem fund to recycle fees into creators and community
AI launchpad Clanker’s new ecosystem fund will recycle most protocol fees on Base into CLANKER buybacks, grants, and infra for Farcaster’s creator community. AI‑driven token launchpad Clanker has unveiled the Clanker Ecosystem Fund (CEF), committing to redirect a significant share…...
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SEC & CFTC issued regulatory clarity
Eight years ago, on April 29, 2018, quoting a crypto industry founder, Dr. Emin Gun Sirer, I wrote about Ethereum’s (ETH) decentralized nature, which qualified ETH as a commodity for US law purposes. The regulatory uncertainty, regarding whether ETH [and…...
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FSS orders Dunamu to correct disclosure on Naver Financial deal
South Korea’s FSS orders Dunamu to correct omissions in its Naver Financial stock swap filing as new digital asset rules threaten the merger’s structure and timeline. South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has issued a corrective order to Dunamu, the…...
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SlowMist audit finds no private key leakage in OKX Wallet
SlowMist finds no key leaks in OKX Web3 wallet, but BOM-style malware and compromised devices keep user-side security the weak link. Blockchain security firm SlowMist has issued a new assessment of OKX’s Web3 wallet, concluding that the audited version “shows…...
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Microsoft to pour $10B into Japan for AI expansion, cyber defense, and talent development
Microsoft said on Friday it plans to invest $10 billion in Japan over the next four years, focusing on artificial intelligence data centres and supporting infrastructure. The announcement followed a meeting between Microsoft President Brad Smith and Japanese Prime Minister…...
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Solana bulls defend $70, can SOL price recover as a falling wedge breakout nears?
Solana price managed to hold above the $70 support on Thursday as bulls stepped in to defend the psychological level. According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) price fell nearly 9% from an intraday high of $85.1 on Wednesday to…...
Read MoreBitcoin liquidation map flags $65,000 as key support, $68,000 as squeeze zone
Coinglass’ Bitcoin liquidation map shows a $1.143b long wall below $65k and a $754m short pocket above $68k, turning a small move into a potential $1.9b forced‑flow event. Longs face a $1.143 billion liquidation wall below $65,000 Derivatives analytics from…...
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AccuQuant launches automated trading of Ethereum contracts, enabling users to earn $7k a day through swing trading
Ethereum drops below key support as traders turn to automated systems like AccuQuant for intraday strategies. Ethereum experienced a sharp drop yesterday, with the price breaking below support near the daily moving average. The MACD bearish momentum intensified again, and…...
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Cartesi price jumps over 100% as it hits Stage 2 security status, can it go higher?
Cartesi token soared over 100% to a 3-month high of $0.049 on Friday. Will the Layer 2 token edge higher over the coming sessions, or will it succumb to profit-taking? According to data from crypto.news, Cartesi (CTSI) price rallied nearly…...
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How to find a job in web3 in 2026: What really matters when choosing a company
Web3 careers evolve as professionals adopt new framework to evaluate mature, capital-driven organizations. By 2026, web3 will have become the backbone of global finance. The industry has matured into a regulated, capital-heavy, and globally competitive landscape. While many professionals still…...
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CFTC and DOJ sue three states over prediction market oversight
The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Department of Justice have filed lawsuits against Illinois, Connecticut, and Arizona over the federal government’s authority to regulate prediction markets. According to a complaint filed against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Attorney…...
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Free AI quantitative trading vs. cloud mining: The ultimate passive income showdown of 2026
AI trading platforms like ConfluxCapital gain ground as investors shift from cloud mining to smarter income strategies. Amidst the persistent volatility of the cryptocurrency market, an increasing number of investors are beginning to re-evaluate various avenues for generating passive income.…...
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Google unveils Gemma 4 as its most advanced open AI model for reasoning and agentic tasks
Google has introduced Gemma 4, its latest open artificial intelligence model family focused on advanced reasoning and agent-style workflows. In an April 2 post on X, Demis Hassabis, chief executive of Google DeepMind, announced the launch of Gemma 4, its…...
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DeepMind flags six web based attacks that can hijack AI agents
Researchers at Google DeepMind have warned that the open internet can be used to manipulate autonomous AI agents and hijack their actions. The study titled “AI Agent Traps” comes as companies deploy AI agents for real-world tasks and attackers begin…...
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Why did Algorand price soar over 20% today?
Algorand price shot up 21% on Friday, April 3, becoming the top gainer of the day, bucking the relative stillness of the broader crypto market that has gone cold amid the escalating war situation in the Middle East. According to…...
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