UK finalises 2026 crypto rules with DeFi carve‑out and ‘controlling entity’ test
The UK is locking in a 2026–27 crypto regime that keeps “truly decentralised” DeFi outside scope but drags any protocol with an identifiable controlling entity into full FCA authorisation. The UK is moving into the final phase of designing its…
By Andrew Folkler 4/13/2026, 2:51:55 PM
Apple (AAPL) Smart Glasses Design Revealed: Taking on Meta in 2027
Apple (AAPL) is developing AI smart glasses with four design options, oval camera lenses, and acetate frames. Launch expected late 2026 or early 2027. The post Apple (AAPL) Smart Glasses Design Revealed: Taking on Meta in 2027 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/13/2026, 2:47:31 PM
Bitmine (BMNR) Amasses $10.7B Ethereum Treasury Following NYSE Upgrade
Bitmine (BMNR) now controls 4.87M ETH worth $10.7B—4% of total supply—generating $212M annually through staking as stock trades down 32% YTD. The post Bitmine (BMNR) Amasses $10.7B Ethereum Treasury Following NYSE Upgrade appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/13/2026, 2:46:46 PM
Middle East on edge as Trump’s Iran blockade begins and oil jumps above $100
Trump’s new naval blockade of Iranian ports at the Strait of Hormuz has sent Brent and WTI back above $100, sparked Iranian threats against Gulf ports, and knocked Bitcoin off weekend highs as traders reprice energy and geopolitical risk. A…
By Andrew Folkler 4/13/2026, 2:46:03 PM
US Blockades Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz: Oil Prices Spike Higher
The United States Navy began enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET, targeting Tehran’s remaining oil export revenue without halting global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Key Takeaways: The U.S. Navy began enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports on April […]
By Jamie Redman 4/13/2026, 2:45:36 PM
AVAX Breaks Higher: $11 Target This Week as Bulls Reclaim Control
AVAX's move above $9.50 resistance signals the start of a push toward $11, with technical momentum finally aligning after weeks of sideways grinding. (Read More)
By N/A 4/13/2026, 2:42:24 PM
CLARITY Act moves toward markup with split treatment for DeFi and stablecoin yield
The U.S. CLARITY Act, the most advanced crypto market‑structure bill to reach Congress, is moving toward a Senate Banking Committee markup in the second half of April, with lawmakers targeting a potential floor vote as early as May. Also known…
By Andrew Folkler 4/13/2026, 2:39:31 PM
Meta Platforms (META) Develops AI Replica of CEO Mark Zuckerberg for Internal Use
Meta (META) is creating an AI replica of Mark Zuckerberg trained on his communication style to interact with employees. Stock down 0.69% on news. The post Meta Platforms (META) Develops AI Replica of CEO Mark Zuckerberg for Internal Use appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/13/2026, 2:39:29 PM
Alt5 Sigma (ALTS) Stock: Fintech Revenue Doubles While $344M Crypto Writedown Hits Earnings
Alt5 Sigma (ALTS) reports $24.8M revenue for 2025 with $3.5B transaction volume, but posts $344M loss driven by cryptocurrency asset revaluation. The post Alt5 Sigma (ALTS) Stock: Fintech Revenue Doubles While $344M Crypto Writedown Hits Earnings appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/13/2026, 2:33:54 PM
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stock Drops as Analyst Cuts Rating on Growth Concerns
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) stock declined 3% after Raymond James downgraded the rating, citing uncertain AI growth and reduced price expectations. The post Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stock Drops as Analyst Cuts Rating on Growth Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/13/2026, 2:32:38 PM
Vertiv (VRT) Expands AI Infrastructure Footprint With BMarko Structures Deal
Vertiv (VRT) acquires BMarko Structures for AI data center expansion. Citi raises price target to $340. Stock drops 0.73% premarket to $292.94. The post Vertiv (VRT) Expands AI Infrastructure Footprint With BMarko Structures Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/13/2026, 2:31:48 PM
Why 89 Million XRP Inflow to Coinbase Is Drawing Attention Before Tuesday's US Inflation Data
As $119 million in XRP hit Coinbase, the market asks: Sell-off or strategic liquidity? Discover how this massive whale move aligns with Tuesday's PPI data and what it means for XRP's $1.32 support level.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 4/13/2026, 2:29:00 PM
Wedbush Sees Buying Opportunity in Tech Downturn — 5 Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch
Wedbush calls the tech sell-off excessive, naming CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and three cybersecurity stocks as top buys amid rising AI-driven demand. The post Wedbush Sees Buying Opportunity in Tech Downturn — 5 Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/13/2026, 2:24:33 PM
XRP Buy Signal? Data Suggests Potential Rebound as Extreme FUD Meets FOMO Signals
Extreme bearish sentiment around XRP is nearing historic highs, with Santiment data signaling a potential buy setup as past spikes at similar levels have preceded short-term price recoveries. Key Takeaways: Santiment identifies XRP FUD at 3rd-highest level in 2 years, signaling bullish reversal setup. Data shows a 1.02 sentiment ratio, aligning...
By Kevin Helms 4/13/2026, 2:19:16 PM
LINK Price Prediction: Chainlink Targets $9.30 Breakout as Technical Indicators Show Mixed Signals
Chainlink (LINK) trades at $8.80 with neutral RSI at 47.78. Technical analysis suggests potential move to $9.30 resistance, though analyst predictions range $8.83-$11.30 for 2026. (Read More)
By N/A 4/13/2026, 2:14:36 PM
FIL Price Prediction: Filecoin Eyes Multi-Year Breakout Targeting $2.94 by May 2026
Filecoin (FIL) shows potential for a significant breakout with analyst targets at $2.94, $7.50, and $11.40. Current technical setup suggests bullish momentum building at $0.87. (Read More)
By N/A 4/13/2026, 2:12:03 PM
Shiba Inu Begins Week With Bullish Exchange Activity Amid 89 Billion SHIB Drop
Shiba Inu starts off new week with strong network activity, projecting a bullish outlook while its price continues trading negative.
By Caroline Amosun 4/13/2026, 2:08:00 PM
Bitcoin Faces Selling Strain Above $70K as Wall Street Signals Correction Near End
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Faces Selling Strain Above $70K as Wall Street Signals Correction Near End Bitcoin is struggling to break above $70K as profit-taking caps rallies, even as Wall Street firms grow more bullish on equities amid signs the recent correction may be ending. This post Bitcoin Faces Selling Strain Above $70K as Wall Street Signals...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/13/2026, 2:07:12 PM
Ethereum Price Analysis: Has ETH’s Structure Shifted Fundamentally After Surge to $2.2K?
Ethereum is trading below $2.2k to open the new week, holding above the critical $1.8k support zone but struggling to make any decisive move higher. The recovery from February’s lows has been frustratingly shallow, and with macro uncertainty still clouding the broader risk environment, ETH remains in a position where it needs to prove itself […]
By Shayan Markets 4/13/2026, 2:06:57 PM
OpenAI Revenue Chief Highlights Microsoft Partnership Constraints in Internal Memo
OpenAI's revenue leader says Microsoft partnership restricted enterprise growth, praises Amazon's $50B deal, and criticizes Anthropic's AI strategy. The post OpenAI Revenue Chief Highlights Microsoft Partnership Constraints in Internal Memo appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/13/2026, 2:06:55 PM
Animoca‑backed Anchorpoint to launch HKDAP stablecoin as ECB backs ESMA crypto push
Anchorpoint Financial Technology, a joint venture backed by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), HKT and Animoca Brands, will launch a regulated Hong Kong dollar stablecoin called HKDAP (HKD At Par) in the second quarter of 2026 after securing a stablecoin…
By Andrew Folkler 4/13/2026, 2:05:58 PM
Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock: Q1 Earnings Beat Expectations Despite Pre-Market Decline
Goldman Sachs (GS) reports Q1 revenue of $17.23B and EPS of $17.55, beating estimates. Stock falls 2.70% pre-market despite strong banking results. The post Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock: Q1 Earnings Beat Expectations Despite Pre-Market Decline appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/13/2026, 2:03:41 PM
ECB backs tokenized EU capital markets with strict guardrails
The European Central Bank said tokenization could improve EU capital markets, but only with central bank money, interoperable infrastructure and resilient regulation.
By Christina Comben 4/13/2026, 2:02:17 PM
ClearBank secures MiCA approval, targets Circle euro, dollar stablecoins for institutional clients
The U.K.- and EU-regulated credit institution gains crypto-asset service provider status and said it will connect clients to regulated stablecoin rails over Circle Mint
By Olivier Acuna 4/13/2026, 2:02:03 PM
Most Visited Crypto After Bitcoin: JUNO and RAVE Steal Spotlight
The post Most Visited Crypto After Bitcoin: JUNO and RAVE Steal Spotlight appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Most visited crypto after Bitcoin today isn’t some blue-chip altcoin like ETH, SOL or XRP but today’s gems are JUNO and RAVE, two names that suddenly found themselves sitting just behind BTC on CoinMarketCap. And yeah, that raises...
By Yash Jain 4/13/2026, 2:02:02 PM
Decade Of Bitcoin Savings Gone In Minutes After Fake App Fools Musician
Ten years of careful saving wiped out in a single afternoon. That’s what happened to Garrett Dutton, the American musician known as G. Love, who lost 5.9 Bitcoin — worth roughly $420,000 — after a malicious app tricked him into giving away the one thing he was never supposed to share. Related Reading: Ethereum Boom: […]
By Christian Encila 4/13/2026, 2:00:51 PM
Fuel Costs Poised for Sharp Increase as Crude Crosses $104 Mark
Oil prices surge past $104/barrel after Strait of Hormuz blockade, threatening to push U.S. gas prices to $5/gallon, JPMorgan warns. The post Fuel Costs Poised for Sharp Increase as Crude Crosses $104 Mark appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/13/2026, 2:00:48 PM
Bitget Unlocks Pre-IPO Access for VIPs
This sponsored press release was provided by Bitget and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 13, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has introduced its UEX VIP Airdrop Season, a new tier of...
By Media 4/13/2026, 2:00:09 PM
Why Iran Wants Bitcoin For Safe Passage Though The Strait Of Hormuz
Bitcoin Magazine Why Iran Wants Bitcoin For Safe Passage Though The Strait Of Hormuz Iran is demanding that oil tankers pay a $1-per-barrel toll in Bitcoin to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz during the current two-week ceasefire with the United States, according to a Financial Times report citing Iranian oil exporters’ union spokesman...
By Juan Galt 4/13/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Hyperbridge exploit mints 1 billion fake DOT on Ethereum, nets just $237K
Polkadot-Ethereum Hyperbridge exploit mints 1B fake DOT, but thin liquidity limits attacker haul to about $237K while exposing deep cross-chain verification flaws. An attacker exploited the Hyperbridge cross-chain gateway linking Polkadot to Ethereum to gain administrative control over a DOT-linked…
By Andrew Folkler 4/13/2026, 1:59:00 PM
Bybit Private Wealth Management Reports Strong Fund Performance Amid Market Consolidation
Bybit Private Wealth Management Reports Strong Fund Performance Amid Market Consolidation
By Chainwire 4/13/2026, 1:51:46 PM
US Banks Just Fired Back at the White House Over Stablecoin Yield: “Misleading Sense of Safety”
The post US Banks Just Fired Back at the White House Over Stablecoin Yield: “Misleading Sense of Safety” appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The White House said the banking industry was wrong about stablecoin yield. The banking industry just said the White House asked the wrong question entirely. The American Bankers Association published a...
By Zafar Naik 4/13/2026, 1:50:15 PM
Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Plunges 27% But Analyst Projects 70% Rally Ahead
Microsoft (MSFT) stock down 27% in six months, but Bernstein sees 70% upside. Analysts cite temporary Azure margin pressure and AI capacity timing gap. The post Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Plunges 27% But Analyst Projects 70% Rally Ahead appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/13/2026, 1:47:03 PM
Roblox (RBLX) Stock Plunges 33% — Will $4.99 Subscription and Youth Safety Features Reverse the Slide?
Roblox (RBLX) stock down 33% despite 55% bookings growth. Company debuts Roblox Plus subscription at $4.99/month and new age-based safety tiers. The post Roblox (RBLX) Stock Plunges 33% — Will $4.99 Subscription and Youth Safety Features Reverse the Slide? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/13/2026, 1:46:12 PM
Bernstein says Bitcoin market already priced in quantum risk
Bernstein says Bitcoin’s selloff already reflects quantum risk and that developers still have time to agree on a post-quantum upgrade path.
By Zoltan Vardai 4/13/2026, 1:46:04 PM
XRP Holders Brace For Sentiment-Shifting ‘Clarity Act Week’
Clarity Act in the Senate & Paris Blockchain Week could turn around the sentiment for XRP Army, still fearful of a downswing. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 4/13/2026, 1:44:00 PM
Cardano Sets Stage for Two Key Upgrades in H1, 2026, What to Expect?
Cardano gears up for double upgrade push in H1, 2026.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 4/13/2026, 1:43:00 PM
Kris Mitchener: Historical crises shape economic institutions, timely policy responses prevent calamity, and money is a social construct | Macro Musings
Understanding past financial crises can guide effective policy responses and prevent future economic disasters. The post Kris Mitchener: Historical crises shape economic institutions, timely policy responses prevent calamity, and money is a social construct | Macro Musings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/13/2026, 1:42:40 PM
Musician Loses $420K in Bitcoin to Fraudulent Ledger App on Mac App Store
Fraudulent Ledger application on Mac App Store steals $420K in Bitcoin from musician G. Love through seed phrase phishing, exposing platform security gaps. The post Musician Loses $420K in Bitcoin to Fraudulent Ledger App on Mac App Store appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 4/13/2026, 1:38:30 PM
Revolution Medicines (RVMD) Stock Jumps 38% Following Breakthrough Pancreatic Cancer Data
Revolution Medicines (RVMD) stock surged 38% after Phase 3 data showed daraxonrasib achieved 13.2 months survival vs. 6.7 months with chemotherapy. The post Revolution Medicines (RVMD) Stock Jumps 38% Following Breakthrough Pancreatic Cancer Data appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/13/2026, 1:37:57 PM
Intel (INTC) Stock Soars 200%+ in 12 Months as Analysts See Further Upside
Intel (INTC) stock has tripled in a year, surging 69% in 2026. Major partnerships with Tesla and Google drive analyst targets as high as $92. The post Intel (INTC) Stock Soars 200%+ in 12 Months as Analysts See Further Upside appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/13/2026, 1:37:05 PM
Chainlink and 24 Banks Deploy AI Oracles to Fix Global Finance’s $58 Billion Data Crisis
TLDR: Over 3.7 million corporate action events occur annually in the U.S., costing the global industry $58 billion each year. AI models extract unstructured financial data from PDFs, while Chainlink oracles verify and reach 100% consensus on accuracy. Major institutions including Swift, DTCC, Euroclear, and BNP Paribas are already distributing...
By Brenda Mary 4/13/2026, 1:36:59 PM
Bitmine Now Owns 4% of All Ethereum Ever Issued
Bitmine disclosed Monday that its ethereum holdings reached 4,874,858 ETH, crossing 4% of the total coin supply, as the Las Vegas-based company reported combined crypto, cash, and equity stakes totaling $11.8 billion. Key Takeaways: Bitmine holds 4.875 million ETH, over 4% of the total supply, after its fastest weekly buy since December 22, 2025....
By Jamie Redman 4/13/2026, 1:35:57 PM
TD Securities Formalizes Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies (PBTCs) as Distinct, Investable Equity Category
Bitcoin Magazine TD Securities Formalizes Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies (PBTCs) as Distinct, Investable Equity Category TD Securities has established Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies (PBTCs) as a distinct investable equity category, defining formal institutional standards. This post TD Securities Formalizes Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies...
By Nick Ward 4/13/2026, 1:34:46 PM
Bitmine acquires 71,524 Ethereum, reaching 81% of its ETH supply accumulation goal
Bitmine's aggressive Ethereum accumulation and staking strategy could significantly influence market dynamics and blockchain adoption trends. The post Bitmine acquires 71,524 Ethereum, reaching 81% of its ETH supply accumulation goal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/13/2026, 1:32:25 PM
XRP Social FUD Nears 2-Year High—Contrarian Signal Brewing?
Data shows the XRP social media sentiment has dropped to its third-worst level in the past two years, a sign that the crowd has turned bearish on the asset. XRP Positive/Negative Sentiment Has Declined Recently According to data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment, the Positive/Negative Sentiment has plummeted for XRP. This indicator tells us...
By Keshav Verma 4/13/2026, 1:30:24 PM
World Liberty Financial threatens top token holder with legal action as WLFI loses $700M amid token scandal
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the decentralized finance platform backed by President Donald Trump, is navigating a deepening crisis as a precipitous drop in its token price collides with a bitter public dispute involving Tron founder Justin Sun. The turbulence centers on two distinct but compounding controversies: accusations from Sun that the...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 4/13/2026, 1:30:18 PM
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP risks extending decline amid extreme fear sentiment, rising uncertainty
Ripple (XRP) is trading sideways around $1.32 at the time of writing on Monday, reflecting a dominant risk-off mood and a technical structure that continues to deteriorate. Retail interest in the remittance token has taken a back seat, with the derivatives market appearing significantly suppressed.
By N/A 4/13/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Nearly $120 million of XRP just moved to Coinbase in whale transaction
XRP is flat over the past 24 hours, but down more than 60% from its summer 2025 peak.
By Omkar Godbole 4/13/2026, 1:19:56 PM
Pi Network’s PI Dumps to Local Lows as New Updates Fail to Boost Investor Sentiment
The token is back to its low levels marked before the war against Iran began.
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/13/2026, 1:19:39 PM