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TAO and NEAR have seen significant declines of 10.12% and 5.53%, respectively, amid a general crypto market downturn and concerns over potential transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz. Other AI cryptocurrencies like ICP and RENDER also reported losses.

The Algorand Foundation has reduced its workforce by 25% amid market uncertainty, even as the SEC clarified ALGO’s status as a digital commodity. The move reflects a strategic reset rather than a retreat from long-term growth. Layoffs Hit Algorand as Market Pressures Collide With Regulatory

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 will feature MaxQuant as a Gold Sponsor, attracting key figures in Web3 and crypto to discuss trends and innovations from April 20-23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

In brief A new protocol called OP_NET has launched on the Bitcoin network, aiming to enable DeFi-style applications on the base layer. The system processes contract calls through standard Bitcoin transactions rather than sidechains or wrapped BTC. Founders say the design avoids Ordinals-r

In brief A Los Angeles rideshare driver has been charged with wire fraud after allegedly obtaining more than $2 million in COVID-19 business relief loans on behalf of non-existent companies. Prosecutors allege the funds were used to purchase crypto instead of supporting legitimate business o

A dormant wallet sat silent for five months, woke up on March 12, dropped $7 million into TRUMP tokens, and walked away up $2.47 million before most traders had finished reading the announcement. That is what happens when you position before the crowd finds the story.  The best crypto to buy n

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure With the recent turn in the tide led by Bitcoin crossing $70,000, the Dogecoin price has begun to see some upside. This has been propelled forward by the fact that the meme coin seems to have been s

In brief BTQ Technologies released the first working implementation of BIP 360 on the Bitcoin Quantum testnet. The upgrade introduces quantum-resistant transaction structures and post-quantum signatures. BTQ says Bitcoin’s biggest barrier to quantum readiness is social consensus around an

The SEC’s approval of expedited listing standards for XRP and Solana ETFs marks one of the most significant regulatory shifts in crypto this year, according to CNBC, opening the door for institutional capital that has been sitting on the sidelines. For both tokens, the ruling removes years of

Some fresh projections have linked XRP’s future price to two major developments. The discussion now centers on whether Ripple’s network can grow large enough to justify a $1 trillion market cap. XRP currently sits near $93.4 billion in valuation, which means the path to that level would

The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 3.75% with an 11-1 vote, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy. A lone dissent for a rate cut was noted, while projections indicate one cut in 2026 and 2027. The decision led to stock drops and a stronger dollar amidst concerns over inflation.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs just logged their first five day inflow streak of 2026, pulling in $767 million, and the same trend is showing with Ether products.  The shiba inu price prediction for 2026 shows steady growth from $3.6 billion, but the returns that made early SHIB holders millionaires

A California court dismissed Roger Metz's petition against an IRS summons for his financial records, citing failure to notify all necessary parties within 90 days. Another Coinbase user, James Harper, also claimed a rights violation but faced a similar dismissal, reinforcing IRS authority over user records.

Elon Musk, nicknamed "The DogeFather," revived interest in Dogecoin and Bitcoin with his latest meme on X. He highlighted Bitcoin's significance as a currency linked to energy, stirring excitement in the crypto community.

The European Central Bank is shifting from policy architecture to practical deployment planning for a potential digital euro. In a published call for industry expertise, the ECB opened two workstreams under its Rulebook Development Group to map how the digital euro would operate across ATMs,

Coinbase and EY-Parthenon interviewed 350 institutional crypto investors, revealing insights on market volatility, stablecoins, and the potential of tokenization. Most investors plan to increase digital asset allocations, emphasizing the role of regulation and competition in the stablecoin market.