Wealthy Bitcoin Investors Saw Daily Losses of $337 Million in the First Quarter of 2026
Bitcoin whales and sharks have locked in $30.9 billion in BTC losses this year, resembling the 2022 bear market, as onchain data points to continued downside risk.
Tether Might Postpone Fundraising Efforts Due to Insufficient Demand at $500 Billion Valuation, According to Report
The $500 billion valuation would put Tether ahead of every US bank except JPMorgan Chase, surpassing Bank of America and placing it among the world’s largest financial firms.
Analyst Predicts Potential Major Breakout as Bitcoin Exhibits Indecisive Movement
The longer Bitcoin's price stays flat, the bigger the move up could eventually be, according to a crypto analyst.
Analyst Predicts Bitcoin ETFs Will Outpace Gold ETFs in Size and Popularity
Bitcoin ETFs offer more use cases for the average investor’s portfolio than a gold ETF does, according to ETF analyst James Seyffart.
US Economy Faces Challenges as Private Credit Strain and War Developments Shape Bitcoin's Potential Surge to $75K
Are Bitcoin’s odds for a rally to $75,000 diminished by a weakening US economy, the war in Iran and multiple institutional BTC holders selling in the open market?
Stablecoin Supply Hits $315 Billion in Q1 as USDC Experiences Growth and USDT Sees Decline
Stablecoins dominated crypto trading in Q1 as investors sought safety, while rising bot usage and declining retail flows pointed to shifting market dynamics, according to CEX.IO.
Potential for Bitcoin Price to Hit New Lows Until $76K Establishes Support
Bitcoin data shows a series of bearish trading patterns that could usher in new price lows if the key support at $60,000 fails to hold. Here’s why bulls need a
Ethereum Foundation Approaches Milestone of 70,000 Staked ETH
The non-profit foundation has staked 69,500 ETH, nearly reaching the goal it unveiled at the end of February, less than two months ago.
Major Tech Companies Launch x402 Foundation to Promote the Adoption of Empowered AI Solutions
The x402 protocol won't be owned by a single entity, with the Linux Foundation serving as the agentic AI protocol’s “neutral, non-profit home,” Coinbase said.
Riot Blockchain Sells 3,778 BTC in Q1 as Market Challenges Intensify
Arkham also flagged a 500 Bitcoin outflow from Riot on Thursday, while MARA Holdings, Genius Group and Nakamoto Holdings sold a combined 15,501 Bitcoin in the last week.
Circle to Introduce cirBTC Wrapped Bitcoin, Taking on BitGo and Coinbase in the Crypto Market
Circle, known for issuing stablecoins including USDC and EURC, is expanding into the Bitcoin space, targeting institutional users.
Stablecoins Surpass Automated Clearing House Transactions Volume in February
Stablecoin monthly transaction volume hit $7.2 trillion in February, surpassing the $6.8 trillion processed by the Automated Clearing House network.
IMF Highlights How Tokenization Enhances Financial Efficiency While Posing New Risks
The IMF said tokenization could improve cross-border payments and financial inclusion in emerging economies but cited concerns over volatility and the “erosion of monetary sovereignty.”
Cambodian Legislators Aim to Impose Harsh Sentences on Cryptocurrency Scammers
The draft bill, yet to be signed into law by the king, marked a significant policy change for Cambodia officials in addressing scam centers.
Polymarket Partners with Pyth Network to Enhance Resolution of Emerging US Equity and Commodity Markets
Polymarket has integrated Pyth Network to resolve daily markets on gold, crude, and more than a dozen U.S. equities.
Pump.fun Secures $1 Million in Pre-Seed Funding for Innovative Livestream Prediction Markets Platform Pumpcade
Pumpcade's prediction markets are embedded into livestreams, supporting markets that can resolve in a matter of minutes or seconds.
Bitcoin Supply in Profit Approaches True Bear Market Levels
CryptoQuant data shows there are 8.2 million Bitcoin currently at a loss, which is still under the amount of Bitcoin at a loss during the 2022 bear market.
Hackers Loot $169 Million from 34 DeFi Protocols in First Quarter, Reports DefiLlama
January saw the largest attack against a DeFi protocol of the quarter, the $40 million private key compromise of portfolio management platform Step Finance.
Korea Investment & Securities Interested in Acquiring Stake in Coinone, Reports Indicate
The reported acquisition talks come as South Korea is considering a 20% cap on major crypto exchange shareholders, which would force major platforms to restructure ownership.
Drift Delivers Onchain Messages to Wallets Linked to $280 Million Exploit
Drift Protocol initiated onchain contact with wallets tied to the $280 million exploit as an unknown sender also attempts to pressure the attacker.
Could Bitcoin be Underestimating the Impact of a Prolonged War in Iran? Insights from a Former Hedge Fund Manager
In a recent Cointelegraph interview, macro investor James Lavish explains why markets are pricing in a quick end to the Iran war — and what could happen if that assumption
CryptoQuant Reports on Bitcoin's Strong Demand Decline but Predicts Potential Price Bounce to $71,500–$81,200
If macro risks ease, particularly the U.S.-Iran conflict, bitcoin could bounce toward $71,500–$81,200 in the short term, CryptoQuant said.
Telegram Wallet Teams Up with Lighter to Launch In-App Perpetual Futures Trading for Over 150 Million Users
Telegram has rolled out perpetual futures trading directly into its app to its wallet users through a partnership with Lighter.
CZ-Backed YZi Labs Boosts Investment in Predict.fun as Excitement Builds for the Upcoming World Cup
The Binance co-founder recently said the upcoming World Cup should boost activity on prediction markets, which let user wager on sports.
Kroll Assigns Medium Quality Rating to Ripple Prime Due to Strong Support and Concentration Risks
The rating, which is its lowest investment-grade tier, leans heavily on Ripple’s balance sheet of $57 billion in cash and XRP holdings.
Cosmos Ecosystem Announces Shutdown of Leap Wallet: What Users Need to Know
After the collapse of Terra, Leap Wallet pivoted to provide support for the wider multi-chain Cosmos ecosystem.
HypurrFi Explores Domain Hijacking Threats and Cautions Users Against Engaging with Lending Protocols
HypurrFi alerted users against interacting with its website and lending platform while it investigates a potential domain hijacking.
How Aave Mitigated Bad Debt by Transferring Risk to Borrowers, According to Bank of Canada Study
A Bank of Canada staff paper found Aave V3 avoided bad debt in 2024, but said the model pushed losses onto borrowers during liquidations.
The Bigger Picture: Understanding the Implications of Malta's Dispute with ESMA in the Centralization of Cryptocurrency Regulations
A plan to move supervision of major crypto asset service providers to the France-based ESMA is testing MiCA’s balance between EU-level control and national-level decision-making.
Dmail, the Decentralized Email Platform, Announces Service Shutdown Scheduled for May 15
Dmail Network will shut down on May 15 after citing high infrastructure costs, failed fundraising and weak token utility.
Solo Bitcoin Miner Secures Impressive $210K Reward After Successfully Mining Block
A CKPool-connected solo miner just landed a $210,000 Bitcoin block reward, one of only 20 solo‑mined blocks in the past year, as listed miners sell BTC to stay afloat.
Offchain Labs Emphasizes the Need for Responsive Pricing to Enhance Scalability of Ethereum Layer 2 Solutions
Edward Felten said Ethereum L2s need responsive pricing to scale, as Arbitrum’s new model tests an alternative to EIP-1559-style fee swings.
Community Banks Unite Against OCC Decision to Approve Coinbase Trust Charter
The Independent Community Bankers of America warns Coinbase’s trust charter falls short of regulatory standards and could pose risks to consumers and the financial system.
CFTC Takes Legal Action Against Illinois, Arizona, and Connecticut in Intensifying Battle for Control Over Prediction Markets
The CFTC is suing Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the state, escalating its effort to assert its oversight over prediction markets.
Hyperliquid Surges Ahead in Centralized Exchanges as Perpetual Market Share Approaches 6%
The platform's share of total perp futures volume has climbed to just under 6% in March with monthly volumes approaching $200 billion.
Solana Memecoin Celebrates Resilient 193-Year-Old Tortoise Jonathan with Post-April Fools' Day Rally
The JONATHAN token, launched eight months ago, hit a high of approximately $0.00038 on April Fools' Day, in a single 1,400% candle.
Circle Reveals Exciting Plans for New Wrapped Bitcoin Token Named cirBTC
Circle's bitcoin payments app Circle Pay was sunsetted in 2019 as the firm pivoted to focus solely on stablecoins.
JPMorgan Reports Dramatic Decline in Crypto Flows to $11 Billion in Q1, Marking Only One-Third of Last Year's First Quarter Total
Earlier this year, JPMorgan expected flows to rise further in 2026 after a record inflow of nearly $130 billion in 2025.
Binance Dominates Q1 Crypto Derivatives Market as Hyperliquid Enters Top 10 Rankings, According to CoinGlass
Binance led derivatives trading in Q1 2026 with about $4.9 trillion in volume, while Hyperliquid entered the top 10 as perp DEXs continued to gain traction, according to CoinGlass.
April 3 Price Predictions for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, Hype, Cardano, Bitcoin Cash, and Chainlink
Bitcoin is attempting to form a bottom, but select analysts believe that the decline is not over yet and the $60,000 level may break down.
Understanding How Execution Risk in Cryptocurrency is Replacing Custody Risk
Execution risk in crypto is the new custody risk. Live credentials, not just private keys, are now the main attack surface.
Bitcoin Treasuries Diverge Strategies as BTC Falls Below $70,000
Corporate Bitcoin holders split as Strategy holds firm while Nakamoto sells at a loss, exposing risks of debt-driven accumulation and a shifting treasury model under pressure.
ZachXBT Claims Circle Has Flawed Compliance Leading to $420 Million Losses 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.
Kalshi Welcomes Former Democratic Strategist During Ongoing Legal Challenges
Stephanie Cutter will join the prediction markets company as a policy adviser, having previously worked in Democratic lawmakers’ campaigns.
Bittensor Breakthrough Sparks AI Token Surge as Distributed Training Achieves Credibility
The price of TAO nearly doubled in March, as the market is catching up to a realization of what the Bittensor network can do.
Securitize Partners with NYSE to Pioneer Onchain Equity Solutions
Carlos Domingo explains how tokenized equities, regulatory clarity, and major partnerships like NYSE are pushing blockchain into mainstream finance.
Riot Platforms Generates $290 Million in Revenue from Bitcoin Sales in First Quarter
Other major bitcoin miners have been selling their BTC holdings amid a broader shift toward AI and HPC infrastructure.
ZachXBT Reveals Allegations Against Circle for Delayed Freezes on Over $420 Million in Allegedly Illicit USDC Transactions
ZachXBT cites over a dozen cases involving over $420 million, the most recent being the Drift Protocol exploit worth more than $280 million.