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Ava Labs CEO Jokes Banks Prefer Ripple on April Fools' Day
From Polygon to Polymarket, crypto communities have their own way of pulling off April Fool’s Day stunts.This year, Ava Labs CEO Emin Gün Sirer couldn’t resist giving Ripple a friendly jab.Banks are choosing Ripple. April Fools, obviously. They actually use Avalanche.— Emin Gün Sirer🔺⚔️ (@el33th4xo...
Shiba Inu Volatility Squeeze Signals Potential Price Breakout
Shiba Inu volatility squeeze signals potential breakout as pressure buildsMassive SHIB outflows and tightening bands hint at incoming price surgeTraders watch SHIB closely as compressed volatility nears explosive breakoutShiba Inu is showing renewed pressure as its price structure tightens across mu...
Google Ranks Cardano Second in Quantum Readiness Behind Algorand
TL;DR:A Google Quantum AI paper placed Cardano second in quantum readiness, behind Algorand and ahead of Bitcoin and XRP Ledger.The ranking emphasized public-key exposure, key rotation support, upgrade flexibility, and transaction vulnerability windows as core criteria for post-quantum migration rea...
Bitcoin Analyst Outlines 5 Phases to Identify Market Bottom
A market expert has outlined five distinct phases in the Bitcoin (BTC) bear market that could indicate when the leading cryptocurrency has hit a bottom. The analysis concludes that the cryptocurrency could still face additional downward pressure before ultimately reaching its final price floor this ...
CFTC Finalizes $3.7M Disgorgement Case Against Former FTX Engineer
Court order finalizes CFTC case against a former FTX engineering chief, enforcing financial penalties and long-term bans while underscoring how cooperation can shape outcomes in major crypto fraud investigations.Court Order Concludes CFTC Case Against FTX’s Former Head of EngineeringThe U.S. deriva...
Drift Protocol on Solana suffers security breach, losses exceed $200M
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Drift Protocol, a derivatives trading platform built on Solana, has experienced a security incident, with on-chain data indicating losses of at least approximately $200 million, with some estimates nearing $270 million.The project team has identified unusual activity...
U.S. Spot XRP ETFs See 96% Drop in QoQ Inflows in Q1 2026
The United States-based spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have registered a sharp decline in quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) inflows.With the spot XRP ETFs having opened on April 1 with total net assets of $943.73 million, these market-traded funds saw a QoQ drop in inflows of 96.4%, according to dat...
XRP Surpasses Bitcoin and Ethereum in Weekly Institutional Inflows
XRP Defies Market Outflows as Institutional Money Rotates Away from Bitcoin and EthereumAccording to data from CoinShares, XRP led all major cryptocurrencies in weekly inflows, pulling in $15.8 million at a time when the broader market was bleeding. In stark contrast, Bitcoin saw $194 million exit i...
CFTC Chair Warns of FTX-Style Risks in Unregulated Prediction Markets
CFTC warns prediction markets may face FTX-like risks without clear U.S. regulation.Kalshi and Polymarket’s growth raises concerns as offshore trading exposes investors.Regulators and banks push for clearer rules as prediction markets attract major capital.Prediction markets are growing fast, but wi...
Galaxy Digital's Testnet Suffers Hack, No Client Funds Compromised
Galaxy Digital (GLXY), the digital asset financial services firm founded by Mike Novogratz, said it recently contained a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to an isolated development workspace, according to a statement from a company spokesperson."An immaterial amount of company fu...
U.S. Treasury Proposes Hybrid Stablecoin Regulatory Framework with $10B Threshold
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has taken a key step toward implementing U.S. stablecoin legislation, releasing its first proposed rule under the GENIUS Act and opening a 60-day public comment period.The notice of proposed rulemaking [NPRM] outlines how payment stablecoin issuers may operate und...
WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) Surpasses $15 Billion Market Cap Amid Expansion and Institutional Recognition
WhiteBIT’s native token WBT has crossed the $15 billion market capitalization mark — a 50% jump from its previous $10 billion valuation — positioning it among the ten largest digital assets by market cap globally.- WBT’s tokenomics are built around a deliberate balance between controlled supply grow...
BlackRock withdraws 1,450 BTC and 1,780 ETH from Coinbase
According to Arkham monitoring, approximately one hour ago, BlackRock withdrew 1,780 ETH from a Coinbase Prime address via its Ethereum ETF, ETHA, valued at approximately $37.9 million; followed by a withdrawal of 1,450 BTC via its Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, valued at approximately $997.1 million.
QCP Group Warns Quantum Computing Threats Extend Beyond Crypto
Quantum computing could affect banking systems, secure websites, and other industries.Google researchers warned that quantum algorithms are advancing faster than expected.Fresh studies suggest it now takes a lot less computing power to crack encryption.QCP Group said quantum computing risks extend b...
Bittensor Price Surges 120% in March Amid AI Momentum and Subnet Expansion
Key insightsThe Bittensor price climbed over 120% in March as subnet expansion and AI model progress increased network usage and token demand significantly.NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s endorsement boosted credibility, attracting wider institutional attention while strengthening confidence in decentrali...
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