Week Ahead: Its Still Mostly about the War
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The Middle East war remains the dominant fundamental condition. There continues to be some indication that market participants are hopeful of a resolution soon. The May WTI contract settled near $111.55 last week, which appears to build in the risk of near-term escalation, but the June [...]
The Middle East war remains the dominant fundamental condition. There continues to be some indication that market participants are hopeful of a resolution soon. The May WTI contract settled near $111.55 last week, which appears to build in the risk of near-term escalation, but the June [...]
Keywords: Macro, Prices
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-04 11:07:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-04 11:07:00
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Polymarket takes down market on missing US pilot after backlash
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Polymarket cited “integrity standards” for removing the market but did not specify which rule was broken, drawing scrutiny from users who questioned how its policies are applied.
Polymarket cited “integrity standards” for removing the market but did not specify which rule was broken, drawing scrutiny from users who questioned how its policies are applied.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-04 09:32:42
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-04 09:32:42
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Rich Bitcoin traders lost $337M daily in first quarter of 2026
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Bitcoin whales and sharks have locked in $30.9 billion in BTC losses this year, resembling the 2022 bear market, as onchain data points to continued downside risk.
Bitcoin whales and sharks have locked in $30.9 billion in BTC losses this year, resembling the 2022 bear market, as onchain data points to continued downside risk.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: Yashu Gola ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-04 08:31:42
Authors: Yashu Gola ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-04 08:31:42
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Centralizing crypto: Why Malta’s clash with ESMA is about more than one small state
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A plan to move supervision of major crypto asset service providers to the France-based ESMA is testing MiCA’s balance between EU-level control and national-level decision-making.
A plan to move supervision of major crypto asset service providers to the France-based ESMA is testing MiCA’s balance between EU-level control and national-level decision-making.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-03 12:51:51
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-03 12:51:51
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Bitcoin 'done' with 85% crashes, says Cathie Wood amid new $34K target
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ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said that Bitcoin as a "proven" asset would no longer experience drawdowns of 85% or more from all-time highs.
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said that Bitcoin as a "proven" asset would no longer experience drawdowns of 85% or more from all-time highs.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-03 11:28:19
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-03 11:28:19
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Risk of Escalation Discourages Risk Taking while US Jobs Report May Extend the Dollar's Narrow Ranges
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The shroud of the Middle East war overhangs the Good Friday holiday. The attack on an Iranian bridge yesterday threatens a response in kind by Tehran, and this will serve to keep risk appetites in check ahead of the weekend. Many centers will be closed on Monday, as well. The main interest [...]
The shroud of the Middle East war overhangs the Good Friday holiday. The attack on an Iranian bridge yesterday threatens a response in kind by Tehran, and this will serve to keep risk appetites in check ahead of the weekend. Many centers will be closed on Monday, as well. The main interest [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-03 10:48:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-03 10:48:00
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How Rise Is Paying Global Teams Faster and Cheaper with Polygon
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Case Study: How Rise is paying global teams faster and cheaper with Polygon
Case Study: How Rise is paying global teams faster and cheaper with Polygon
Source: Polygon Blog — Payments, Stablecoins & Blockchain Infrastructure Insights ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-03 00:00:00
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Bitcoin hits weekly low on oil fears as analyst teases $10K BTC price target
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Analysis warned that Bitcoin risked falling to $10,000 in the long term as BTC price action fell with US stocks thanks to oil-supply concerns.
Analysis warned that Bitcoin risked falling to $10,000 in the long term as BTC price action fell with US stocks thanks to oil-supply concerns.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-02 14:40:19
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-02 14:40:19
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AI agents will kill the web as we know it: Animoca’s Yat Siu
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The open, ad-supported web will undergo a radical transformation, as billions of AI Agents start paying for services with crypto says Yat Siu.
The open, ad-supported web will undergo a radical transformation, as billions of AI Agents start paying for services with crypto says Yat Siu.
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Canada’s bid to ban crypto donations highlights transparency issue
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A new bill in Canada would ban crypto donations to political parties, a move which election overseers have supported in past recommendations to Parliament.
A new bill in Canada would ban crypto donations to political parties, a move which election overseers have supported in past recommendations to Parliament.
Keywords: Features
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-02 12:49:29
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-02 12:49:29
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Liquidity, not novelty, determines tokenization’s value
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High-demand assets enable continuous settlement, collateralization and network effects. Programmability on dollars and bonds compresses financial frictions where trillions already flow.
High-demand assets enable continuous settlement, collateralization and network effects. Programmability on dollars and bonds compresses financial frictions where trillions already flow.
Keywords: Opinion
Authors: Serrano Sebastián ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-02 12:30:00
Authors: Serrano Sebastián ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-02 12:30:00
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Hope Dashed, Risk Appetites Slashed Ahead of Long Holiday Weekend for Many
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President Trump’s national address seemed to contain little more than a reading of some of his recent social media posts. The market was eager for some sign of confirmation of its hope that had buoyed the capital markets in the last couple of sessions. It found none. The threat of escalating [...]
President Trump’s national address seemed to contain little more than a reading of some of his recent social media posts. The market was eager for some sign of confirmation of its hope that had buoyed the capital markets in the last couple of sessions. It found none. The threat of escalating [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-02 10:51:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-02 10:51:00
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Coinbase exec says Senate CLARITY compromise is close, but no markup date set
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Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal says US lawmakers are nearing agreement on the CLARITY Act, with a Senate markup expected soon.
Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal says US lawmakers are nearing agreement on the CLARITY Act, with a Senate markup expected soon.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-02 09:05:24
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-02 09:05:24
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Polygon Private Mempool: MEV Protection in One RPC Swap
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Polygon Launches Private Mempool: MEV Protection Is Now a One-Line Integration
Polygon Launches Private Mempool: MEV Protection Is Now a One-Line Integration
Source: Polygon Blog — Payments, Stablecoins & Blockchain Infrastructure Insights ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-02 00:00:00
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SurfLiquid: AI-Powered Stablecoin Savings on Polygon
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SurfLiquid Is Building AI-Powered Stablecoin Savings on Polygon
SurfLiquid Is Building AI-Powered Stablecoin Savings on Polygon
Source: Polygon Blog — Payments, Stablecoins & Blockchain Infrastructure Insights ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-02 00:00:00
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IOTA Q1 2026 Progress Update
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In the first quarter of 2026, IOTA solidified its strategic pivot toward becoming the primary infrastructure provider for global trade. This evol
In the first quarter of 2026, IOTA solidified its strategic pivot toward becoming the primary infrastructure provider for global trade. This evol
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A newbie’s guide to surviving crypto winter
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A beginner’s guide to surviving crypto winter, with lessons on hype, survival and what the market reveals in a downturn.
A beginner’s guide to surviving crypto winter, with lessons on hype, survival and what the market reveals in a downturn.
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Who is Kevin Warsh? Trump’s Fed pick wants ‘regime change’ at central bank
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US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, but the financier’s plans to lower interest rates may come up against hard economic realities and a split board.
US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, but the financier’s plans to lower interest rates may come up against hard economic realities and a split board.
Keywords: Features
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-01 12:49:18
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-01 12:49:18
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Gen Z turns Bitcoin into a solid portfolio diversifier
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Gen Z embraces Bitcoin despite acknowledged volatility. Younger investors treat crypto risk as portfolio diversification rather than pure speculation.
Gen Z embraces Bitcoin despite acknowledged volatility. Younger investors treat crypto risk as portfolio diversification rather than pure speculation.
Keywords: Opinion
Authors: Alex Tsepaev ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-01 12:30:00
Authors: Alex Tsepaev ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-01 12:30:00
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Bitcoin snaps 5-month losing streak: Key BTC price levels to watch in April
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Bitcoin ended its longest monthly losing streak since 2018 with a green March candle, sparking hopes of a powerful rebound similar to past cycles.
Bitcoin ended its longest monthly losing streak since 2018 with a green March candle, sparking hopes of a powerful rebound similar to past cycles.
Keywords: Market Analysis
Authors: Nancy Lubale ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-01 11:55:30
Authors: Nancy Lubale ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-01 11:55:30
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Hope Boosts Risk Appetites and Drags the Greenback Lower
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Hope springs eternal, and the capital markets are trading on hope that the Middle East war ends shortly, even as missiles continue to be fired in the region. President Trump again hinted that the war may be winding down shortly. He will address the nation at 9:00 pm ET today. At a news [...]
Hope springs eternal, and the capital markets are trading on hope that the Middle East war ends shortly, even as missiles continue to be fired in the region. President Trump again hinted that the war may be winding down shortly. He will address the nation at 9:00 pm ET today. At a news [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-01 10:46:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-01 10:46:00
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Fed’s Barr backs stablecoin clarity but warns of run risks
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US Fed Governor Michael Barr said clearer US rules could help the market grow, but warned that GENIUS Act implementation must still guard against runs, weak reserves and illicit finance.
US Fed Governor Michael Barr said clearer US rules could help the market grow, but warned that GENIUS Act implementation must still guard against runs, weak reserves and illicit finance.
Keywords: Latest News
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-01 09:52:13
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-01 09:52:13
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Corporate Treasury Has a New Starting Point for Digital Assets
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Ripple Treasury, the enterprise treasury management platform built on a 40-year foundation and powered by Ripple's blockchain infrastructure, is launching two native digital asset capabilities: Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury.
Ripple Treasury, the enterprise treasury management platform built on a 40-year foundation and powered by Ripple's blockchain infrastructure, is launching two native digital asset capabilities: Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury.
Source: Crypto, Blockchain and FinTech Industry Insights Blog | Ripple ( active sources )
Published: 2026-04-01 00:00:00
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Bitcoin traders forecast short-term downside even as BTC price chases $68K
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Analysts expect Bitcoin’s price consolidation to tilt toward $60,000, but technical charts favor a liquidation rally toward $82,000.
Analysts expect Bitcoin’s price consolidation to tilt toward $60,000, but technical charts favor a liquidation rally toward $82,000.
Keywords: Markets
Authors: Antonio Oliveira ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-31 17:40:22
Authors: Antonio Oliveira ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-31 17:40:22
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USA₮ to Launch on Celo: The First Chain Following Ethereum to Host the Regulated Dollar Stablecoin…
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USA₮ to Launch on Celo: The First Chain Following Ethereum to Host the Regulated Dollar Stablecoin with Gas Enablement for USA₮Celo will be the first chain for USA₮ expansion following Ethereum deployment, bringing the stablecoin to the leading USD₮ transport layerSelf Protocol to launch a [...]
USA₮ to Launch on Celo: The First Chain Following Ethereum to Host the Regulated Dollar Stablecoin with Gas Enablement for USA₮Celo will be the first chain for USA₮ expansion following Ethereum deployment, bringing the stablecoin to the leading USD₮ transport layerSelf Protocol to launch a [...]
Keywords: tether, news, stable-coin, celos
Authors: Celo Foundation ( top authors )
Source: The Celo Blog - Medium ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-31 13:00:05
Authors: Celo Foundation ( top authors )
Source: The Celo Blog - Medium ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-31 13:00:05
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