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04-04
Anthropic Blocks Third-Party Tools from Claude Subscriptions
Anthropic confirmed it will block Claude subscription access for third-party AI agent tools, including OpenClaw, effective April 5 at 12 pm PT.The policy shift forces thousands of developers who built autonomous workflows on flat-rate Claude plans to either pay API token rates or migrate to competin...
F2Pool Co-founder Wang Chun Opposes Forced Bitcoin Protocol Upgrades
According to ME News, on April 4 (UTC+8), Wang Chun, co-founder of F2Pool, posted on X, clearly opposing the Bitcoin BIP-110 and BIP-54 protocol upgrades. His primary argument is against the forced implementation of such changes, likening them to the “bundled legislation” tactics used by U.S. politi...
Nevada Judge Extends Kalshi Ban Until April 17
Nevada judge Jason Woodbury extended the ban preventing Kalshi from offering event-based contracts in the state and ruled that these products constitute unlicensed gambling under state law. Announcing that he issued a preliminary injunction at Friday's hearing in Carson City upon the request of the ...
F2Pool Co-founder Wang Chun Opposes Political Compromises in Bitcoin Protocol Upgrades
ChainCatcher report: Wang Chun, co-founder of F2Pool, posted on X that Bitcoin protocol upgrades should not emulate the practice of U.S. politicians forcing through “must-pass but unpopular provisions” via bundled legislation—this is a key reason for his opposition to BIP-110 and BIP-54.
In respons...
XRP Ledger Developer Outlines 6 Major Updates for XRPL Mainnet
Key Insights:XRP Ledger overhaul focuses on cleaner code, better monitoring, and faster issue tracking.XRP moves into corporate treasury systems, allowing firms to manage crypto with fiat.SWIFT speculation grows after an executive exit, but no confirmed XRP adoption yet.The XRP Ledger is undergoing ...
F2Pool Co-founder Wang Chun Opposes Political Compromises in BTC Protocol Upgrades
BlockBeats news, on April 4, F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun posted on X that Bitcoin protocol upgrades should not emulate the approach of U.S. politicians who force through "certain essential but unpopular provisions" via bundled legislation—this is a key reason for his opposition to BIP-110 and BIP-54...
Fed Official Warns of Labor Market Vulnerability Amid Geopolitical Tensions
ChainCatcher report, according to CNBC, “Fed Whisperer” Nick Timiraos wrote that March saw 178,000 new jobs added, reversing the sharp decline in February. The unemployment rate also fell to 4.3%.
However, some details are less encouraging: wage growth for typical workers slowed to the lowest year-...
Charles Schwab to Launch Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading This Quarter
Charles Schwab is moving closer to direct cryptocurrency trading after years of offering only indirect access through exchange-traded products, crypto-linked stocks, and futures. The company now says Schwab Crypto is coming soon and invites clients to join an early-access list for Bitcoin and Ethere...
XRPL Validator Says XRP Addresses IMF's Tokenization Concerns
An XRPL validator says XRP addresses some of the concerns recently raised by the IMF regarding the adoption of tokenized finance.- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently shared a note on tokenization and blockchain technology, stressing that while the idea shows promise, it could also bring ...
U.S. Community Banks Challenge Coinbase's Trust Charter Approval
Community banks oppose Coinbase charter, citing gaps in risk controls and regulatory oversight standards.Critics warn crypto firms may gain banking privileges without meeting full compliance requirements.Debate ties to CLARITY Act as stablecoin yield concerns raise risks of deposit shifts from banks...
Grayscale Identifies Altcoins as 'Potentially Compelling Entry Points'
Grayscale recently shared a report suggesting that the current market situation may present “potentially compelling entry points” for altcoins.- The crypto market has struggled amid the downturn that started in Q4 2025, as sentiments turn sour. Despite this, asset manager Grayscale Investments belie...
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Praises Midnight Ad for Privacy Focus
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is in love with a new Midnight ad highlighting the need for privacy in blockchain technology.- Whether it is a marketing stunt or genuine admiration, a new Matrix-themed advertisement for Midnight has caught the Cardano founder’s attention. He reshared the 47-second...
Fed official warns that low job growth may become the new normal amid geopolitical risks.
According to ME News, on April 4 (UTC+8), Nick Timiraos, known as the "voice of the Fed," wrote that March saw 178,000 new jobs added, reversing the sharp decline seen in February. The unemployment rate also fell to 4.3%. However, some details were less encouraging: wage growth for typical workers s...
Fed's Nick Timiraos Warns Low Job Growth May Be New Normal Amid Geopolitical Risks
Huoxing Finance reports that on April 4, Nick Timiraos, known as "the Fed's spokesperson," wrote that March saw 178,000 new jobs added, reversing the sharp decline seen in February. The unemployment rate also fell to 4.3%. However, some details were less encouraging: wage growth for typical workers ...
Bitcoin Analyst Predicts $200,000 ATH But Warns Against Buying Now
Crypto analyst Doctor Profit, who called the Bitcoin top, has predicted that BTC could still rally to $200,000, marking a new all-time high (ATH) for the leading crypto. However, the analyst suggested now isn’t a good time to buy as BTC is still likely to drop lower. Bitcoin Still Going To Rally To ...
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