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An after-dark bitcoin ETF is making a bold push to capture overnight gains, as XFUNDS by Nicholas Wealth deploys a high-stakes timing strategy in a fiercely competitive crypto investment arena. Key Takeaways: A new bitcoin ETF, NGHT, targets after-dark trading windows to isolate differentiated ov

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, criticizes centralized AI and champions decentralization through the QVAC SDK, allowing local AI model deployment. This shift enhances data privacy and user control, positioning Tether at the convergence of blockchain and AI, challenging dominant tech firms.

Bitcoin Depot, a leading operator of crypto ATMs in the United States, disclosed a security breach that led to the theft of about 50.9 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $3.7 million at the time of reporting, after an attacker gained access to credentials tied to the company’s corporate Bitcoin

Trump raised the temperature again with a fresh Iran deadline and warnings of overwhelming force. The rhetoric was extreme, and markets treated it as immediate macro risk. To be precise, widely cited reports quote Trump saying Iran could be destroyed “in one night” if no deal is reached, not

Bittensor's TAO token dropped 25% due to allegations of centralized control by co-founder Jacob Steeves, resulting in $650 million market cap loss and $9.1 million liquidations. The controversy raises concerns about the project's governance.

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near the upper end of its recent range after the latest ceasefire headlines lifted risk appetite across global markets, but the mood beneath the surface is still cautious rather than euphoric. At the time of writing, BTC was around $72,266, after trading between $70,568

Illuvium's ILV price surged to $5.6, marking a 33.97% increase in just one hour, with a 24-hour trading volume of $1.88 million. This spike reflects heightened market activity and interest, driven by increasing user engagement and positive sentiment in the broader cryptocurrency market. Traders are monitoring key support and resistance levels for future price direction.

_TON’s Catchain 2.0 upgrade goes live April 10, cutting confirmation times from 10 seconds to under one second. Here is what changed and what it means._ The TON blockchain confirmed transactions in around ten seconds. That ended April 10, 2026. Sub-second finality is now live on mainnet, and the

Chainalysis forecasts stablecoin transaction volume could reach $1.5 quadrillion by 2035 due to generational wealth transfer and increased merchant adoption. Even without new catalysts, it may grow to $719 trillion, indicating a significant shift towards stablecoins becoming a mainstream payment method.

Crypto ETFs staged a strong rebound, with bitcoin and ether both returning to solid inflows. XRP slipped modestly, while Solana activity remained absent. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $358.17 million inflows on April 9, led by Blackrock IBIT, restoring momentum. Ether ETFs added $85.19 millio

David Schwartz argues that the identity of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is less important than the reality that the access keys to one million Bitcoins are likely lost or destroyed. His insights shift the focus from speculation to the technical facts surrounding Bitcoin's origins.

Grayscale says Aave could become mainstream, highlighting its decentralized lending model without intermediaries. Bank of Canada finds Aave has lower margins due to reduced costs but flags risks from leveraged trading. Governance issues and liquidations persist, though upgrades and ETF

_AVAX daily transactions hit 3.5M as active users surge, while price consolidates below $10 with bullish momentum building._ AVAX network activity reached a one-year high after daily transactions climbed to 3.5 million, according to an update from Nansen.  The firm said active addresses, which

TD Cowen adjusted its price target for Bitcoin-focused Strategy while maintaining a positive outlook, contrasting it with its new buy rating for Ethereum-based Sharplink, which offers a more active digital asset growth model through staking.

Ethereum's network usage is surging, averaging over 1.3 million transactions daily, with nearly 2 million wallets active. Staking has grown, securing over $85 billion in ETH, indicating long-term confidence despite stable prices around $2,100. This reflects strong fundamentals that may suggest future price increases.

Bitcoin Depot reported a security breach where hackers stole 50.9 BTC, worth approximately $3.6 million, by compromising internal settlement account credentials. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in crypto companies' operational infrastructure, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures.