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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Shows Little Conviction as Signals Skew Negative

14 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Bitcoin Consolidates Under Pressure at $67K With Bearish Undertone Intact

Bitcoin traded at $67,109 on April 4, 2026, indicating weak momentum and continued volatility within a consolidation phase.

Bitcoin Difficulty Climbs 3.87% as Hashrate Slips and Next Cut Looms

Bitcoin's mining difficulty increased by 3.87% at block 943488, with projections indicating a potential 15.73% reduction in the upcoming adjustment.

This Analyst Thinks Bitcoin's 50% Crash Was A 'Victory'

Bitcoin's recent decline is viewed as a sign of maturation rather than weakness, according to Cathie Wood.

4 hours ago

Risk off Markets and Centralization Debates Week in Review

Bitcoin risks dip below $59K as institutions dominate flows and quantum threats emerge.

10 hours ago

Bitcoin Shows Little Conviction as Signals Skew Negative

Bitcoin traded at $66,992 on April 5, 2026, with weak momentum limiting upside potential.

14 hours ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.

Bitcoin Consolidates Under Pressure at $67K With Bearish Undertone Intact

Bitcoin traded at $67,109 on April 4, 2026, indicating weak momentum and continued volatility within a consolidation phase.

Bitcoin Difficulty Climbs 3.87% as Hashrate Slips and Next Cut Looms

Bitcoin's mining difficulty increased by 3.87% at block 943488, with projections indicating a potential 15.73% reduction in the upcoming adjustment.

This Analyst Thinks Bitcoin's 50% Crash Was A 'Victory'

Bitcoin's recent decline is viewed as a sign of maturation rather than weakness, according to Cathie Wood.

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7 hours ago

Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto

Anthropic shifted Claude Pro and Max users to pay-as-you-go billing for third-party tools, impacting crypto developers with significant cost increases.

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fromWIRED

A Year After DOGE Cuts, GSA Now Plans to Hire Hundreds of Employees

GSA is hiring approximately 400 positions in response to workforce needs after significant cuts from DOGE.

Podcast

fromWIRED

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.

fromwww.theguardian.com

World's oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam

Heartbroken to share that our beloved Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, has passed away today peacefully on Saint Helena. As his vet for many years, it was an honour to care for him hand-feeding bananas, watching him bask in the sun and marvelling at his quiet wisdom.

Pets

US Elections

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.

Business

Dear Applied Digital Investors: April 8 Could Be the Make or Break Moment

Applied Digital Corp must deliver strong Q3 results to address significant stock decline and high debt levels.

Information security

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Google Slashes Quantum Resource Requirements for Breaking Cryptocurrency Encryption

Google's Quantum AI warns that cryptocurrencies are more vulnerable to quantum attacks than previously believed, shortening the timeline for potential threats.

Tech industry

Alphabet Climbs 5%: Google's Nine-Minute Bitcoin Warning Is Turning Heads on Wall Street

Alphabet's shares rose 4.83% due to claims about quantum computing's potential to crack Bitcoin's security in nine minutes.

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BuzzFeed's AI Collapse, Coinbase vs. Big Banks, and the SpaceX IPO Is Official - Episode 182

Markets and technology are rapidly evolving, impacting companies like BuzzFeed, Coinbase, and SpaceX.

E-Commerce

The API economy may soon grow by tens of millions of customers-here's why | Fortune

Agentic commerce is rapidly evolving, enabling AI agents to make micropayments on behalf of consumers, potentially transforming the shopping landscape.

#ai-agents

Human.tech Unveils Natural Language Wallet Protocol for AI Agents

Human.tech launched a wallet infrastructure for AI agents that ensures human control through cryptographic enforcement.

Information security

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Chainalysis introduces AI agents to enhance fraud detection and compliance without requiring deep technical expertise, ensuring data quality and human oversight.

Human.tech Unveils Natural Language Wallet Protocol for AI Agents

Human.tech launched a wallet infrastructure for AI agents that ensures human control through cryptographic enforcement.

Information security

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Chainalysis introduces AI agents to enhance fraud detection and compliance without requiring deep technical expertise, ensuring data quality and human oversight.

Social media marketing

How crypto creators are inspiring audiences to diversify investments.

21 hours ago

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.

Cryptocurrency

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Cryptocurrency

Gen Z millionaires are rushing into crypto-and they blame the risky bet on FOMO. Fear of missing out | Fortune

Wealthy Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly investing in cryptocurrency, driven by FOMO, despite significant volatility and risks.

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Are All Down Over 40% From Their Peaks - Is This the Bottom?

The crypto market is experiencing a significant correction, with major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum seeing substantial declines since mid-2025.

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How crypto creators are inspiring audiences to diversify investments.

The growth of cryptocurrency has led to a rise in crypto creators who provide accessible information and advice to new investors.

21 hours ago

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.

Gen Z millionaires are rushing into crypto-and they blame the risky bet on FOMO. Fear of missing out | Fortune

Wealthy Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly investing in cryptocurrency, driven by FOMO, despite significant volatility and risks.

Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Are All Down Over 40% From Their Peaks - Is This the Bottom?

The crypto market is experiencing a significant correction, with major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum seeing substantial declines since mid-2025.

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In the world of Stripe: Acquisitions, agentic AI, and stablecoins - Tearsheet

Reports suggest that Stripe is considering a PayPal acquisition, although negotiations on the subject are in early stages with no guarantee of going through.

Business

11 hours ago

For crypto miners turned AI stars, the real test is about to come

"They have been more successful than anyone including themselves could have anticipated," said Nick Giles, a senior research analyst at B. Riley Securities who covers several of the firms, most of which are public.

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Tech industry

Mark Zuckerberg texted Elon Musk to offer help with DOGE | TechCrunch

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fromArs Technica

All of DOGE's work could be undone as lawsuit against Musk proceeds

Elon Musk faces a lawsuit for allegedly exceeding his authority as leader of the Department of Government Efficiency without Senate confirmation.

Tech industry

fromEngadget

Mark Zuckerberg offered to 'help' Elon Musk with DOGE in 2025

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg had a friendly exchange in early 2025 regarding government efficiency and potential collaboration on OpenAI.

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Tech industry

Mark Zuckerberg texted Elon Musk to offer help with DOGE | TechCrunch

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fromArs Technica

All of DOGE's work could be undone as lawsuit against Musk proceeds

Elon Musk faces a lawsuit for allegedly exceeding his authority as leader of the Department of Government Efficiency without Senate confirmation.

Tech industry

fromEngadget

Mark Zuckerberg offered to 'help' Elon Musk with DOGE in 2025

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg had a friendly exchange in early 2025 regarding government efficiency and potential collaboration on OpenAI.

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ARKK Let's You Bet Big on Crypto Infrastructure With Top Disruptors In 2026

Cathie Wood continues to invest in Ark Innovation ETF despite market downturns, focusing on future tech and crypto infrastructure.

#government-efficiency

Non-profit organizations

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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Inside DOGE's early days of pressure campaigns, rule breaking and 'chaos'

DOGE officials pressured NEH leadership to terminate approximately 1,400 grants and lay off two-thirds of its workforce, with depositions revealing questionable justifications for cancellations labeled as DEI elimination.

US politics

How DOGE Gutted the NEH in 22 Days

Non-profit organizations

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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Inside DOGE's early days of pressure campaigns, rule breaking and 'chaos'

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US politics

How DOGE Gutted the NEH in 22 Days

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

The credibility economy. Why AI will redefine how value is measured

Growing unease about AI reflects deeper issues in recognizing value and expertise amidst expanding capabilities.

President Trump's 'Stone Age' Statement, Dormant Bitcoin Whales Waking up, and More Week in Review

Crypto markets are evolving with institutional shifts, including BlackRock's bitcoin ETF and Coinbase's OCC approval, while long-dormant wallets reactivate.

Cryptocurrency

Crypto Stocks Near A Bottom After 60% Selloff: Analyst

Crypto-linked equities are nearing a cyclical bottom after a 60% drawdown, presenting a potential buying opportunity ahead of earnings.

President Trump's 'Stone Age' Statement, Dormant Bitcoin Whales Waking up, and More Week in Review

Crypto markets are evolving with institutional shifts, including BlackRock's bitcoin ETF and Coinbase's OCC approval, while long-dormant wallets reactivate.

Crypto Stocks Near A Bottom After 60% Selloff: Analyst

Crypto-linked equities are nearing a cyclical bottom after a 60% drawdown, presenting a potential buying opportunity ahead of earnings.

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2 years after Musk challenged Zuckerberg to a cage match, they were texting about DOGE and a joint OpenAI bid, court records reveal | Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk communicated about collaborating on government efficiency efforts and the potential acquisition of OpenAI.

Privacy professionals

Crypto is in its "cloned cell phone" era

1990s cellular fraud cost the industry $650 million annually until carriers implemented authentication systems and law enforcement coordination that dramatically reduced cloning crimes.

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows

Sky's USDS led stablecoin inflows with a 9.57% rise, adding over $779 million, while Tether maintains 58.04% market dominance.

Beyond the Hashrate: Why MARA Just Laid Off 15% of Its Staff

MARA has laid off 15% of its workforce as part of a strategic shift towards energy and digital infrastructure services.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $9 Million While Ether Sees $71 Million Exit

Bitcoin ETFs saw modest inflows while Ether ETFs experienced significant outflows, indicating contrasting trends in the crypto market.

ViaBTC Showcases Collateral-Pledged Loan Solutions to Navigate Diverse Market Conditions

ViaBTC offers a collateral-pledged loan service to help miners maintain operations during bear markets without selling their cryptocurrencies.

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Startup companies

Why so many meme coins fail almost immediately

Cryptocurrency

Trump meme coin down 96% as Bitcoin and meme coins slide

Startup companies

Why so many meme coins fail almost immediately

Cryptocurrency

Trump meme coin down 96% as Bitcoin and meme coins slide

Altcoins Reclaim $1 Trillion Threshold Following Trump's Middle East Update

Altcoins surged following U.S. combat operation updates, with Ethereum leading the rally and total market cap surpassing $1 trillion for the first time since March.

Gadgets

fromCoindesk

Coinbase App Gets Left Behind as Memecoin Craze Drives Traders On-Chain

Decentralized wallet Phantom surpassed Coinbase in Apple's App Store as traders migrate on-chain to chase risky memecoins.

Digital life

fromBusiness Matters

In the volatile environment of the cryptocurrency market, DL Mining opening the era of zero-threshold BTCDOGEETH&XRP mining on smartphones,Earn $1K/day easily

DL Mining offers FCA-regulated cloud mining for Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Litecoin without user hardware, with flexible plans and promotional startup credits.

MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale And Debt Reduction Push

MARA Holdings has begun a series of company-wide layoffs affecting multiple departments, marking the latest shift in the firm's broader restructuring strategy.

Cryptocurrency

US politics

Inside the ambitious plan to undo DOGE's damage

Establish a ready tactical plan enabling rapid, day-one federal digital service repairs and scalable reforms to modernize and streamline government technology and processes.

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

fromThe Verge

Cryptocurrency

Fake or real, the "inside traders" on Polymarket are great engagement bait

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

fromThe Verge

Cryptocurrency

Fake or real, the "inside traders" on Polymarket are great engagement bait

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Dogecoin Jumps on Fresh X Payments Speculations After Elon Musk Tweet

Dogecoin rallied 5% to multi-year highs after Elon Musk's X post hinted at a payments feature, sparking speculation DOGE could be supported in X Payments.

fromSouth China Morning Post

4 days ago

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.

fromFlowingData

DOGE hiring and non-hiring data

One agency immediately stands out: the Internal Revenue Service. In January 2025, the IRS hired 1,313 people. Over the next two months the agency laid off 11,000 workers, or about 11% of its workforce. And it hired zero people in February and March. What happened at the IRS amidst the DOGE-slashing effort that swept through the federal government is an extreme case of how Musk and his wrecking crew gutted agencies. The IRS did not respond to a request for comment.

US politics

Coinbase Rises 3%, Bitmine Jumps 4%: Is the Crypto Rally Back?

Coinbase and Bitmine stocks are experiencing gains, raising questions about a potential recovery in crypto markets after significant declines.

Bitfarms (BITF) Started Selling All Of Its Bitcoin

Bitfarms is selling its bitcoin holdings to focus on AI infrastructure, marking a significant shift in its business strategy.

Fresh off victory over cops in 'Lemon Pound Cake' trial, Afroman heads to address Bitcoin's biggest gathering | Fortune

[Afroman's] story of standing up to power and winning resonates deeply with Bitcoin's ethos of sovereignty and financial freedom.

Cryptocurrency

New Crypto PAC Targets US Digital Asset Legislation With Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Support

BLF is a hybrid PAC supporting candidates favorable to digital asset policy through direct contributions and independent expenditures.

Incapable of 'Critical Thinking': Hoskinson Blasts the XRP Community

Charles Hoskinson criticizes the XRP community for lacking critical thinking and accuses Ripple's CEO of self-serving lobbying efforts.

Bitmine Nears 4% of ETH Supply as Holdings Rise to 4.73 Million ETH

Bitmine Immersion Technologies holds $10.7 billion in digital assets, primarily in Ethereum, and aims to control 5% of the total ETH supply.

Altcoins Tumble as Total Market Capitalization Falls Below $1 Trillion Mark

The altcoin market faced a severe sell-off, with total market capitalization dropping below $1 trillion amid heightened risk-off sentiment.

Grayscale Sees Crypto Valuations Recovering as Global Pressures Begin to Ease

Shifting geopolitical expectations have eased pressure on global markets, with crypto assets remaining stable during the war with Iran.

fromFuturism

Crypto Market Descending Into Chaos

Five-minute cryptocurrency price prediction markets have become extremely popular, with tens of millions in daily trading volume as bettors wager on short-term price movements.

fromCointelegraph

Bitcoin Adoption Metrics Say One Thing, Price Action Says Another

Bitcoin's price reflects short-term marginal trading while adoption reflects long-term structural shifts; ownership expansion, institutional integration, and merchant growth accelerate independently of price movements.

fromFuturism

Sad! Trump's Meme Coin Has Turned Into a Total Disaster

Donald Trump's $TRUMP meme coin crashed 96% from its $75 peak to $2.73, with early investors allegedly executing a rug pull scam that netted them nearly $700 million while retail followers lost money.

fromenglish.elpais.com

From millions of dollars to under a grand: The dramatic fall of the NFT

NFT investments, including high-profile purchases by celebrities like Justin Bieber, lost approximately 90% of their value within a year, demonstrating the market's spectacular collapse after its 2021-2022 peak.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Bitcoin climbs in break with stocks amid inflation concerns

Bitcoin rose 3% to $69,000 amid Middle East tensions and oil price surges, with advocates highlighting its potential as an inflation hedge despite historical correlation with equities during market stress.

fromTechCrunch