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Australia has partnered with Anthropic to promote AI investment while ensuring safety and responsibility. The agreement focuses on research, economic data sharing, and infrastructure, signaling Australia's commitment to local jobs and innovation in AI development.

Bitcoin ETFs kicked off the week with renewed inflows, while ether broke its prolonged outflow streak. Solana and XRP, however, remained under pressure with notable declines. Crypto ETFs Mixed: Bitcoin, Ether Rise While Solana, XRP Fall The new week opened with a shift in tone, but not a full r

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The old “token playbook” is over, according to 21Shares researcher Darius Moukhtarzade, who said that launching at high FDV, low float with a governance “meme coin” does not work anymore. Moukhtarzade explained that there is a widening “sentiment-fundamentals gap” as the core reason behind

A Fed governor highlighted that the regulatory framework on stablecoins established by the GENIUS Act should be complemented by strict federal oversight. The warning comes amid the scheduled markup of the Clarity Act, which aims to patch the regulatory gaps of the GENIUS Act on digital

Satoshi Nakamoto proposed in 2010 that when Bitcoin faces threats from quantum computers, it should respond by using a method of progressively upgrading digital signature algorithms, pointing out that its design includes room for future technological evolution. Recently, Google research showed that the time it would take quantum computers to crack Bitcoin may come earlier; major public chains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have already started deploying post-quantum upgrade plans, indicating that they are taking quantum risks seriously and preparing to address them.

Ripple Labs and Convera, the commercial payments firm formerly known as Western Union Business Solutions, announced on March 31, 2026 a partnership to enhance global payments through stablecoin and blockchain infrastructure, utilizing a “stablecoin sandwich” model where payments begin and end in fiat while leveraging regulated stablecoins for settlement in between.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently sold Meme coins he was about to gift in exchange for 14.5 ETH, and converted 197,944 USDC into the Swiss franc stablecoin ZCHF. This move reflects his typical operating pattern targeting Meme coins and may also be a hedge against USD risk. Additionally, he also conducts private transfers through Railgun, supporting the development of financial privacy technologies.

A consortium of 12 major European banks including ING, UniCredit, and BBVA is developing a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin through Qivalis, aiming to close the gap between the euro’s 20–25% share of traditional global finance and its near-absence on blockchain networks, where euro-denominated transactions account for approximately 0.2% of activity.

Anthropic confirmed on March 31 that the npm package of the Claude Code CLI tool leaked about 512,000 lines of source code due to a publishing error, affecting 8,100 repositories. The leak came from a Source Map file generated by the Bun bundling tool that was not disabled, allowing developers to easily obtain the full code. This incident did not involve sensitive data, but it sparked external questions about Anthropic’s release standards.

WisdomTree’s head of digital assets, Will Peck, stated on April 1, 2026 that pending US crypto legislation including the proposed Clarity Act is not a prerequisite for the asset manager’s digital-asset innovation and expansion plans, arguing that existing SEC tools are sufficient to support tokenized securities and funds.

Tether Holdings SA has parted ways with two senior precious metals traders, Vincent Domien and Mathew O’Neill, just months after recruiting them from HSBC Holdings Plc as part of the stablecoin issuer’s plan to build a world-class gold trading floor.

Keyrock’s $1.1 billion valuation signals accelerating institutional conviction in crypto infrastructure as major financial players deepen exposure to liquidity, trading, and tokenized market services worldwide. Keyrock Valuation, SC Ventures Investment, Crypto Infrastructure Expansion A

Buffett warned, during an interview, about the fragility of the financial system—especially that the close link between the banking industry and non-bank institutions could trigger risk. He expressed concern about the U.S. dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency, and emphasized the importance of maintaining stability in the financial system. He said that Berkshire will make investments when the market experiences a major downturn in the future, and that it will continue to hold cash in reserve for the right moment.

AI crypto capital is rotating into a small group of infrastructure-linked tokens. FET, OCEAN, and VIRTUAL remain highly sensitive to narrative-driven volatility. NEAR shows relatively stronger stability due to ecosystem depth and adoption. The AI crypto sector continues to show uneven

Vitalik Buterin sold tokens he received for free, earning 17.26 ETH (about $36,000). This highlights his strategy of managing his crypto holdings rather than holding tokens long-term. Such actions draw market attention, reflecting a preference for liquidity and potential asset restructuring, though the details of the sold tokens remain unclear.

Chainalysis announced at a conference held in New York that it will roll out “blockchain intelligent agents” in stages during the summer, with the goal of improving investigation and compliance efficiency. Unlike general AI tools, this agent can proactively carry out investigative workflows, focusing on suspicious fund flows and customer risk screening. This move reflects the entry of the fight against crypto crime into the AI era, and shows that the entire industry is rapidly transforming to meet the growing need to respond to an increasing number of ransomware attacks.

Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff warned on April 1, 2026 that diminishing US credibility and accelerating de-dollarization could trigger higher interest rates, rising debt, persistent inflation, and recession, as gold surged above $4,700 per ounce following a 15% rally in just over one week.