Bitcoin saw a fresh attempt to hit new local highs on the back of lower-than-expected US CPI data, despite a giant gas-price increase.
Hong Kong's stablecoin licensing fosters innovation in digital finance, enhancing cross-border transactions while ensuring regulatory oversight.
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Reuters reported that White House staff were warned against using confidential information after suspicious Iran-linked oil futures bets and fresh scrutiny of prediction markets.
A Bank of France official called for tighter MiCA rules on non-euro stablecoins as lawmakers advance reporting requirements for self-custodial crypto wallets above 5,000 euros.
March inflation has delivered a split result with one immediate consequence. US consumer prices accelerated hard enough to keep the Federal Reserve boxed in, while the softer core reading kept the next month alive as the real test. That tension reaches well beyond macro calendars. Bitcoin has spent much of 2026 trading through rates, liquidity, […]
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Securitize is set to issue a Currenc Group equity as a digital token on a public blockchain, with the shares expected to launch on both Ethereum and Solana. Related Reading: South Korea Imposes 5-Minute Audit Rule On Crypto Platforms The move puts Solana back in the spotlight for a use case tied to real-world assets, not just price moves. The setup is meant to combine Ethereum’s security profile with Solana’s faster and cheaper transaction speed. Price Holds In A Narrow Band Solana (SOL) was trading at $82.45 at the time of writing, according to CoinGecko data. The token was unchanged over the last 24 hours, but it was still up 4.50% over the past week. Trading volume came in at $3.55 billion, down 42% in a day, while market value held at $47.30 billion. $SOL Is Back At The Same Buy Zone That Pumped It 2,194% Last Time Will Solana Hit $1000 In Alt Season? pic.twitter.com/5Nj83gVZ7W — Crypto Patel (@CryptoPatel) April 9, 2026 That muted price action sits beside a much louder forecast. Crypto analyst Crypto Patel pointed to a buy zone that Solana has returned to, saying the same area came before a 2,194% rally in the past. Based on that setup, fresh talk has emerged about whether SOL could climb to $1,000 in the next cycle. A Familiar Chart Setup The long-range question has been linked to the idea of an incoming altseason. Some traders are watching for a broader recovery in smaller coins, with Solana drawing attention due to its history of sharp rallies. The $1,000 target, however, rests on a range of assumptions, including stronger adoption and increased liquidity flowing into the market. We’ve partnered with Currenc Group (Nasdaq: CURR) to tokenize their shares on Ethereum and Solana. pic.twitter.com/LnajAodSSJ — Securitize (@Securitize) April 8, 2026 For now, the more concrete story is the network’s growing role in tokenization. The Securitize-Currenc plan places Solana inside a market that is trying to move stocks and other assets onto blockchains. The report said tokenized shares are being released on both Ethereum and Solana at the same time, which signals a push to spread that activity across more than one chain. Tokenization Becomes The Real Test That two-chain design was presented as a response to the need for platforms that can handle tokenized real-world assets at scale. Related Reading: XRP Faces No Immediate Quantum Threat As Only 0.03% Supply Seen At Risk: Analyst Tokenized stocks are being treated as a growing part of blockchain finance, with the new issuance seen as another sign that Solana is being used for more than trading activity. The price debate remains open, but the network’s latest milestone offers a more practical point of focus. Featured image from Vecteezy, chart from TradingView
New BTC price analysis predicted that the bear market would bottom out later in the year, before beginning a "two-year accumulation phase."
Rising energy costs amid geopolitical tensions may hinder economic recovery, complicating monetary policy and impacting consumer spending.
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Cardando (ADA), down 1.3% from Thursday, was also among the underperformers.
World Liberty Financial responded to CoinDesk's reporting by saying it would "simply supply more collateral" if markets moved against it, a statement that did not reassure holders.
Bhutan moved more bitcoin to a new wallet, continuing an outflow streak that has cut its holdings to 3,774 BTC from a peak of 13,000 BTC.
Bitcoin mining is still running on the subsidy, not demand. That is the more useful place to start as we head into the next Bitcoin difficulty adjustment window, which CoinWarz now estimates for April 18, 2026, with difficulty projected to fall from 138.97 trillion to 132.14 trillion, a decline of 4.91%. The schedule matters less […]
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Bittensor co-founder Jacob Steeves denied suspending subnet emissions, and said token sales were less than 1% of his holdings.
The collaboration could democratize dApp development, enhancing security and accessibility, potentially accelerating blockchain technology adoption.
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A crypto analyst has shared two interesting scenarios she believes that the Bitcoin price could follow, depending on the direction of its next moves. According to the analyst, a price breakdown to new lows near $50,000 could be bullish for BTC, suggesting the cryptocurrency may reverse to the upside after hitting that bottom. On the other hand, she has also shared a bearish thesis which could see the flagship cryptocurrency extending its already prolonged downtrend. A Possible Bullish Scenario For The Bitcoin Price Crypto market analyst Tara has presented a price chart outlining a detailed roadmap for Bitcoin, depending on if it breaks upwards or downwards. At the moment, the cryptocurrency is trading sideways with no clear direction, despite its latest rebound. Tara has described this recent bounce above $71,000 as “noise,” noting that it has done nothing to make the cryptocurrency’s path clearer. At the time of her analysis, posted on X, Tara stated that Bitcoin is sitting at a major decision zone, right in the middle of the macro 0.382 Fibonacci resistance at $98,096 and the 0.5 Fibonacci support area at $93,038. For her bullish outlook, the analyst predicts that BTC needs to break the 0.382 resistance level for the cryptocurrency’s mid- or long-term price targets to become more visible. In her price chart, the analyst outlines an ABC pattern that shows where Bitcoin could move next, along with its upper price targets once the resistance is broken. If the cryptocurrency breaks below the 0.618 support at $69,891 to reach $50,000, Tara forecasts that Bitcoin could eventually gather enough bullish momentum to break past the bearish $93,200 resistance. Once this happens, Tara projects that Bitcoin could explode to a new all-time high above its current peak of around $126,000, officially ending its downtrend. Although she has shared an alternative bearish thesis, the analyst notes that the ATH breakout is her preferred and most likely scenario for Bitcoin right now. The Alternative Downside Path Alternatively, Tara warns that if Bitcoin rallies above $90,000 without a meaningful correction, it could set the stage for a sharp price crash. Supporting her bearish outlook, the analyst points to the same ABC pattern on the chart, which outlines a clear downward trajectory for BTC. The analyst noted that a breakout to the upside would align with the larger ABC structure, potentially driving Bitcoin toward the upper resistance at $93,200. However, she maintains a strong bearish mid-term outlook, warning that such a move could prolong the ongoing corrective phase. According to her projections, the next major downside target lies around $29,000, marking a significant cycle low and representing a drop of over 68% from the previous $93,200 resistance and an approximately 55% decline from its current price above $71,500. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token is under intense selling pressure, dropping over 12% in the past 24 hours and triggering panic across the market. The decline comes despite a relatively stable broader crypto environment, pointing to project-specific risks driving the move. The sell-off accelerated after revelations that the project used its own token as collateral …
US inflation rose to 3.3% in March 2026 as higher energy prices pushed the headline number upward, while still coming in slightly below expectations. Monthly CPI increased 0.9%, driven mainly by a sharp rise in gasoline and overall energy costs. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, stayed stable at 2.6% year over year and …
The crypto exchange said its operations in the United Arab Emirates remain unchanged and that many employees have chosen to remain
The Hyperliquid price has surged notably by more than 5.5%, reaching $41.22, while the volume has decreased to some extent. Fundamental demand drivers, rather than mere speculation, appear to fuel this move. The Hyperliquid Assistance Fund acquired 45,000 HYPE for $1.8 million at an average of $39.7 per token as a part of its ongoing …
Bitcoin trades at a macro crossroads, with derivatives positioning signaling caution despite ceasefire relief, analysts said.
Headline inflation rose 0.9% last month, driven by the sharp rise in energy costs due to the Iran war.
Prediction markets indicate a 67% probability that Bitcoin will fall below $55,000 in 2026, with a 43% chance of dropping under $45,000. Combined with weakening liquidity and bearish technical signals, analysts suggest Bitcoin could decline toward the $47K–$38K range in the coming months. Bitcoin Price Forecast Probability below $55K (2026): 67% Probability below $45K: 43% …
Binance is relocating employees from the UAE to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok after escalating war-related disruptions in the region. The exchange has offered four relocation options as safety concerns grow following missile and drone strikes affecting parts of Dubai. Binance, which employs over 1,000 staff in the UAE and operates under a …
Bitget’s IPO Prime will debut with preSPAX, a Republic-issued token tied to SpaceX’s post-IPO performance rather than direct ownership of the company’s shares.
The Trump administration and the broader crypto industry have initiated an unprecedented, multi-agency pressure campaign aimed at forcing the Senate to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, signaling a decisive final push to overhaul the regulatory framework of the $2.4 trillion cryptocurrency market before the 2026 midterm elections. In a highly synchronized effort this […]
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong backed passing the Clarity Act after the firm previously withheld support for earlier versions of the bill.
Two things are happening in the Bitcoin market right now that most people aren’t connecting. One is visible on price charts. The other is buried in on-chain data, and it tells a different story. Bitcoin is in pain. Long-term holders are now spending coins at a loss. That’s a pattern that has appeared at the …
Story Highlight Only 25% of tokens stay above their listing price within 30–59 days. By around 300 days, even strong performers on Upbit fall below their debut levels. After one year, fewer than 10% of tokens across major exchanges remain in profit. A new Spot CEX Report 2026 from CoinGecko showcases a tough reality for …
Polymarket prediction markets are showing a cautious outlook for Bitcoin in 2026, with traders assigning a 67% probability that BTC will trade below $55,000 and a 43% chance of falling under $45,000. These odds reflect shifting sentiment as traders weigh macro uncertainty, historical cycle behavior, and weakening momentum after recent volatility. Market participants are also …
Over the years, there have been talks of the XRP price eventually reaching the 5-figure mark, putting it above $10,000. These predictions come due to the cryptocurrency’s offering and usage in both the payments sector and the fast-growing real-world assets market. However, this dream still seems far away, given that XRP has yet to hit $5, and even Ethereum has not touched the $10,000 mark. One analyst in particular has come forward to explain that the move to $10,000 will not even follow the trajectory people are expecting. XRP Price Will Move When No One Expects It To In an X post, XRP community member Crypto Aikido explained that the way people are expecting the XRP price to move to new highs is actually not correct. Mostly, it seems that investors are expecting that there will come a time when everything seems to fall into place, and then the price will move up. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rainbow Chart Says Price Is Ranging Above $60,000 For A Reason, Here’s Why However, Crypto Aikido says this will not happen, and instead, it will begin when no one expects it to. The first part of the move is actually that the XRP price will continue to trend low for a while. In fact, the crypto analyst expects the XRP price to keep trending low for way longer than people imagine it would. The whole point of this is that such a muted performance for an extended period would make people lose hope that the coin will ever move higher. As a result, Crypto Aikido believes that most people will be shaken out as the price stays cheap for far too long, and holding XRP would feel pointless. Once this is done, though, is when the crypto analyst believes that the XRP price will actually begin to move. This is because, as they explain, the move is not going to reward agreement. But rather, it will work in a way that punishes those who hesitate and lose hope in the cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Ethereum Ascending Channel Puts Price At $5,700, Analyst Reveals When To Sell As Crypto Aikido explains, eventually, the XRP price, which is being laughed at at $1.50, will be called cheap at $20. Such will be the trajectory that the digital asset will follow in its move toward eventually reaching above the $10,000 mark. Aside from Crypto Aikido, other community members have also predicted that the XRP price will reach $10,000. According to a NewsBTC report, crypto analyst Remi also believes that XRP will reach $10,000 when assets such as Bitcoin and Gold are being tokenized on its blockchain, as well as other precious minerals. Given all of this, the crypto analyst believes $10,000 will be a base price for XRP. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com