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04-02

BTC OG Insider Agent: Trump’s Statement Is Political Posturing; Middle East Conflict to Escalate

ME News reports that on April 2 (UTC+8), BTC OG insider whale agent Garrett Jin published a new analysis of Trump’s national address, stating that the speech equates to a commitment to hot war, with the escalation of conflict in the Middle East now irreversible. Garrett Jin noted that Trump’s cla...

XRP Price Drops to $1.31 Amid ETF Outflows and Weak Trading Volume

XRP falls to $1.31 as ETF outflows and lower volume signal reduced market demand.Break below $1.32 shifts XRP into bearish territory with focus on $1.31 support.Ripple’s $12.5T payment network highlights potential despite weak price trend.XRP price dropped to $1.31 after losing over 3% in 24 hours, ...

Coinbase's x402 AI Payment Protocol Joins the Linux Foundation with Support from Google, Stripe, and AWS

According to CoinDesk, x402, the agent-based payment protocol developed by Coinbase, has officially joined the Linux Foundation to advance its adoption as an open, standardized infrastructure. The protocol has established an initial governing body, the x402 Foundation, with Cloudflare and Stripe as ...

YZi Labs Makes Strategic Follow-up Investment in On-chain Prediction Market Platform Predict.fun

Odaily Planet Daily reports: YZi Labs announced on X that, following the completion of its EASY Residency Season 2 incubation program, it has made a strategic follow-on investment in the on-chain prediction market platform Predict.fun. This round of financing introduces Susquehanna Crypto, a globall...

Approximately 8–9 million BTC in a 'trapped' state as Bitcoin ETFs experience outflows ahead of Easter

Odaily Planet Daily reports: Bitcoin has fallen below the $66,000 mark; on-chain data shows that spot demand has begun to absorb selling pressure, but not enough to sustain a continued rally, indicating the market remains in a transitional phase. Approximately 8 to 9 million BTC are currently “locke...

YZi Labs Announces Strategic Additional Investment in Predict.fun

ChainCatcher report: According to official announcements, YZi Labs has made a strategic additional investment in Predict.fun following the second quarter of the EASY Residency program, with participation also from Susquehanna Crypto, a global leader in digital asset trading. Since graduating from Y...

Coinbase's x402 Protocol Launches Foundation with Support from Google and Cloudflare

ChainCatcher report, according to CoinDesk, Coinbase-developed x402 protocol has announced the formation of the x402 Foundation with support from Google, Cloudflare, Stripe, and others. Additionally, the x402 protocol will leverage the Linux Foundation to expand its open-source ecosystem, aiming to...

BTC OG Insider Whale Analyst: Trump’s National Address Signals Irreversible Escalation

Huo Xing Finance reports that on April 2, Garrett Jin, representative of the "BTC OG Insider Whale," posted that: "Trump’s nationwide address equates to a commitment to hot war; escalation is now irreversible. Since the outbreak of war, every major judgment we’ve made has come true—there is no exit ...

Coinbase's AI Payment Protocol x402 Joins Linux Foundation with Support from Google, Stripe, and AWS

EMBARGO: 9am EST APRIL 2ndCoinbase's AI-focused payment protocol x402 is moving toward becoming an open, standardized infrastructure under the Linux Foundation, the non-profit hub for open-source software development. The move aims to create a community-governed ecosystem for high-frequency, micro t...

Eightco Holdings Reports $326 Million in Total Holdings within the Worldcoin Ecosystem

Eightco Holdings disclosed its asset holdings, reporting as of March 30, 2026, ownership of 277 million Worldcoin (WLD) tokens, 11,068 ETH, a $90 million indirect investment in OpenAI, a $25 million investment in Beast Industries, and $109 million in cash and stablecoins, for a total portfolio value...

PEPE Chart Flashes Buy Signal: 50% Breakout in the Making?

The frog-themed meme coin PEPE, once part of the elite club of the 20 biggest cryptocurrencies, has lately been a pale shadow of its former success.While its price has collapsed by 55% over the past year, one important indicator suggests a substantial rebound could soon make the bulls happy.A Major ...

ZachXBT Accuses Circle of Failing to Freeze $230M USDC in Drift Protocol Hack

In the past 24 hours, another security threat has occurred in crypto. Drift Protocol [DRIFT], built on the Solana [SOL] blockchain, lost about $285 million in a hack that stole several coins, including stablecoins like Circle’s USDC.Circle is currently undergoing its second fix, just a few days afte...

Bitcoin short positions are overcrowded, with a potential short squeeze before Easter.

Huo Xing Finance reports that on April 2, according to The Block, Bitcoin fell below $66,000, recording a 3.7% decline over 24 hours, and has remained range-bound between $60,000 and $70,000 over the past several weeks. Glassnode noted that spot demand is beginning to absorb selling pressure, but no...

Bitcoin short positions are overcrowded; analysts predict a potential short squeeze before Easter.

ChainCatcher report, according to The Block, Bitcoin has fallen below $66,000, down 3.7% over the past 24 hours, and has remained range-bound between $60,000 and $70,000 over recent weeks. Glassnode notes that spot demand is beginning to absorb selling pressure, but not yet enough to drive sustaine...

Clarity Act Gains Momentum as Coinbase Legal Chief Signals Near Deal

Clarity Act advances as Coinbase legal chief signals deal nearingStablecoin yield debate intensifies as lawmakers weigh risks and innovationCoinbase CEO warns restrictions could slow growth and reduce competitivenessRegulatory momentum in the United States is building after new remarks signaled prog...

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