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Flexa ends a seven-year crypto payments experiment, shutting down its SPEDN app while pivoting toward scalable infrastructure for merchants and partners, signaling a shift from consumer-facing pilots to broader digital asset integration across existing payment systems. Flexa SPEDN Shutdown

Will Peck said WisdomTree’s digital asset innovation won’t be affected by whether the $CLARITY Act is passed, because existing SEC regulatory tools are already sufficient to support the development of tokenized securities and funds. The company is committed to tokenized money market funds with real-time settlement, breaking traditional settlement constraints, improving liquidity, and reflecting that even amid market volatility, demand for tokenized financial products remains steady.

Pi Network is developing a cross-chain bridge to connect its blockchain with other major networks, and to conduct smart contract testing and security audits. Its core features include using KYB identity verification to ensure compliance, and allowing businesses to enter the ecosystem. This series of measures is intended to improve the system’s transaction efficiency and security, and to expand the use cases for the PI token.

The Federal Reserve Board member Michael Barr warned that stablecoin reserve assets face money laundering and financial stability risks, emphasizing that reserve quality is crucial. Stablecoins have advantages in areas such as real-time cross-border payments, but they could pose dangers due to insufficient regulation. Pushing the “Lummis Act” will require issuers to formally register and hold equivalent reserves to strengthen market stability. The implementation of regulatory details will directly affect the development of the U.S. stablecoin market.

Bitfarms reported a significant net loss of $285 million due to declining Bitcoin prices, yet its stock rose, indicating investor optimism in its strategic shift towards high-performance computing and AI. The success of this transition could lead to a more stable business model.

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Former a16z crypto investor Sam Broner and co-founder Adam Zuckerman announced on March 31, 2026 that they have raised $10 million in seed funding for Better Money Company, a stablecoin clearinghouse designed to enable seamless exchange between different dollar-backed tokens at predictable prices with no slippage.

Block Inc. co-founder and chairman Jack Dorsey outlined a vision on April 1, 2026 for restructuring companies around artificial intelligence, arguing that AI can replace the coordination functions traditionally performed by middle management layers that route information through organizational hierarchies.

Although bitcoin has already dumped by over 50% from its all-time high of over $126,000 marked in October to a multi-year low of $60,000, the asset’s troubles might not be over, warned Merlijn The Trader. The popular analyst indicated that the “most dangerous bitcoin pattern just completed phase

Stablecoin infrastructure startup Better Money announced the completion of a $10 million seed funding round, aiming to build a unified clearing platform and streamline stablecoin trading. Its business model works by establishing direct accounts with issuers to reduce transaction costs, while not supporting USDT that does not meet U.S. regulatory compliance standards. This move reflects the strong demand in the stablecoin market and its investment potential.

On April 1, XRP was trading at $1.32, attempting to stabilize after five months of continuous declines. On-chain data shows that the number of XRP leaving exchanges has been steadily increasing, especially with 7.03 billion coins flowing out in February. The behavior of institutions and whales has diverged: whales are accumulating assets, while institutional capital has seen outflows. The market needs to watch whether support at $1.27 holds. If that support is broken, it could trigger a deeper pullback.

Toobit has upgraded its Copy Trading feature, introducing customizable leverage, multiple referral profit-sharing tiers, a private leading mode for professional traders, and a redesigned user interface for better performance tracking. These enhancements cater to the growing demand for personalized social trading tools.

Bitcoin and the wider crypto market continue to grapple with a mood of extreme caution as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index sits at a reading of 11. The measure, which blends volatility, trading volume, social momentum and market momentum, has kept investors in a state of “extreme fear” for 12

Financial markets experienced significant volatility with Bitcoin reaching $68,500 amid reports of Iran's President Pezeshkian expressing willingness to end conflict with the US, contingent on guarantees. US stocks surged, while oil prices fell sharply.

Economist Peter Schiff warns that a surge in gold prices reflects deeper market unease about the stability of U.S. fiscal policy and the currency, signaling that the process of de-dollarization is accelerating and will lead to high interest rates, inflation, and an economic recession. Schiff believes that foreign central banks shifting toward gold is a concrete sign of wavering confidence in the U.S. dollar.

Bitfarms Ltd. (Nasdaq/TSX: BITF) announced on March 31, 2026 that shareholders have approved the company’s redomiciliation from Canada to the United States and rebrand to Keel Infrastructure, effective April 1, 2026, as part of a strategic transformation from a pure-play Bitcoin miner to a North American digital infrastructure company focused on AI and high-performance computing.

Bitcoin remains firmly in the middle of its almost two-month-long sideways channel following weekend declines, during which it dumped below $66,000 briefly. “Momentum remains tentative, with lower highs still defining the short-term structure,” commented on-chain analytics provider Coinglass on

Mandiant confirms a suspected North Korean hacker group is responsible for an axios supply-chain attack. The attackers pushed updates containing malicious code within three hours by compromising developer accounts. This attack affected about 135 devices, highlighting supply-chain vulnerabilities, and may lead to encrypted assets being stolen from companies. North Korea’s recent digital theft activities continue to escalate, posing a threat to international security.