Coinbase Hands x402 to Linux Foundation as Tech and Finance Giants Back AI Payment Future. Internet payments have long lacked a native, open standard. Coinbase’s x402 protocol now aims to fill that gap with broader industry backing. A shift to neutral governance marks a key step toward wider adoption. Major...
BlackRock Q2 Outlook: AI Broadens as Global Equity Leaders Rotate
BlackRock’s Q2 2026 equity outlook flags AI broadening, U.S. market rotation, and global value pockets investors should watch now. BlackRock has released its Q2 2026 Equity Market Outlook. The report signals a significant shift in how markets are treating major investment themes. Reversals and rotations are defining early 2026 trading. ...
CFTC Sues Three States in Major Prediction Market Jurisdiction Battle
The CFTC and DOJ filed lawsuits against three states trying to regulate federally registered prediction markets. Here’s what it means. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is going to court. On April 2, 2026, the CFTC and the U.S. Department of Justice filed three separate lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois....
Yzi Labs Doubles Down on Predictfun as Growth Accelerates
YZi Labs invests again in Predictfun as prediction markets surge, crossing $1.8B volume with strong growth and global expansion plans. YZi Labs has made a new follow-on investment in Predictfun. The decision is an indication of great confidence in the rapidly expanding prediction market industry. Furthermore, the platform has already...
Exchange Activity Hits Reset Levels: Healthy Pause or Bigger Breakdown?
CEX spot volume falls to $986B in March 2026, down 59% from October 2025 peak, marking a 24 month low in activity. Crypto exchange activity has slowed in recent months. Centralized exchange spot volumes reached a 24-month low in March 2026. Total volume dropped to $986 billion from $2.4 trillion...
BTC Price Analysis: Why Bitcoin Could Sweep $64K Before Reversal
BTC may test $64K before reversal, facing $69K resistance, with a potential macro bottom by July to September 2026. Bitcoin (BTC) recently approached $69,000 but faced immediate selling pressure. Market activity shows that upward moves are limited by strong supply in this range. Analysts note that liquidity zones below the...
April Started, and SHIB Is Already Bleeding. What the Exchange Data Shows
Shiba Inu saw 4.8 billion tokens flood into exchanges in 24 hours as $SHIB slipped 2% to start April, per Arkham Intelligence data. Billions of Shiba Inu tokens shifted across centralized exchanges on the first day of April. The movement drew attention from on-chain watchers tracking $SHIB as the memecoin...
Metaplanet Now Holds 40,177 BTC – Here’s What They Paid for It
Metaplanet bought 5,075 BTC in Q1 2026 for ¥63.6B, pushing total holdings to 40,177 BTC with a 2.8% YTD BTC Yield as of March 31. Metaplanet closed Q1 2026 with 40,177 BTC on its balance sheet. The Japanese firm spent approximately ¥63.645 billion acquiring 5,075 bitcoin throughout the quarter. Average...
BTCC Exchange Named Official Regional Partner of the Argentine National Team
LODZ, Poland, April 2nd, 2026, Chainwire BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, today announced its official partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) as the regional partner of the Argentine National Team. The landmark partnership spans the full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, bringing together two names whose legacies have...
Bithumb Delays IPO Again, Targets Public Listing After 2028
Bithumb delays IPO plans until after 2028, focusing on compliance, stronger controls, and growth strategy amid regulatory challenges. Bithumb has delayed its initial public offering again, now aiming for a listing after 2028. The company affirmed that it would concentrate on preparation work up to 2027. Besides, this is a...