Total stablecoin supply rose approximately $8 billion to a record $315 billion in the first quarter of 2026, even as broader crypto markets contracted, according to data published by CEX.IO – with Circle’s USDC expanding its market share while Tether’s USDT posted its first quarterly supply decline since Q2 2022. The divergence between the two dominant issuers marked one of the more structurally significant shifts in the stablecoin sector in recent years, coinciding with stablecoins capturing 75% of total crypto trading volume, the highest proportion on record. We suspect the…
Month: April 2026
Former FTX Crypto Engineer Nishad Singh Fined $3.7M by CFTC, Avoids Prison
Nishad Singh, the former Director of Engineering at FTX crypto and FTX US, has been ordered by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to pay $3.7 million in disgorgement under a supplemental consent order finalized on April 1, 2026 – resolving the agency’s civil enforcement action stemming from his role in the $8 billion-plus customer fund misappropriation that precipitated FTX’s November 2022 collapse. Singh, who pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges and cooperated extensively with the Department of Justice (DOJ), avoided a custodial sentence at his criminal proceeding, and the…
Bitget Launches VIP Fast Track Program Across Futures, Spot and Asset Holdings – Branded Spotlight Bitcoin News
Victoria, Seychelles, April 03, 2026 – Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today launched the VIP Fast Track Program, a new campaign designed to help users reach higher VIP levels through personalized trading routes across futures, spot, and asset holdings. The launch marks the first phase of Bitget’s broader UEX VIP season, a platform-wide initiative built around the principle of maximum perks and minimum fees for high-value users. Unlike traditional exchange VIP systems that rely primarily on fixed asset thresholds, VIP Fast Track introduces progression paths based on trading…
⚠️ BITCOIN के बाद अब ETHER मे DEATH CROSS – क्या ALTCOINS का खेल खत्म ? DECEMBER MORE CRASH COMING ?
▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io In this video, we will share and understand why bitcoin and cryptocurrency is under pressure and what should we do after the big crypto crash. And after Bitcoin death cross now ether death cross indicator in charts can make more pressure in bitcoin and cryptocurrency market. Is there any hope for recovery in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market. We will also share in latest news and update and what should we do. Do we buy the dip or exit from cryptocurrency market. We…
OpenAI Acquires TBPN Podcast Startup to Shape Global Narrative on AI – News Bytes Bitcoin News
OpenAI announced the acquisition of the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN) on April 2, 2026, integrating the media startup’s editorial and marketing talent into its internal Strategy organization. The deal brings co-founders Jordi Hays and John Coogan, along with the broader TBPN team, into the company to report directly to Chris Lehane. The acquisition leverages TBPN’s status as a fast-growing media company and live talk show to scale OpenAI’s communication efforts while protecting the network’s editorial independence. TBPN currently operates as a multi-platform conversation for the tech ecosystem, broadcasting weekdays…
Drift Seeks Contact With The Hacker After $280M Exploit
Drift Protocol, a Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX), said Friday it had opened onchain contact with wallets tied to funds stolen in the exploit that outside firms have estimated at roughly $280 million to $286 million. Drift said on X that it had initiated onchain contact with wallets holding the stolen Ether (ETH), seeking to open a line of communication. The team sent onchain messages from its Ethereum address (0x0934faC) to four wallets linked to the exploiter at the time of publication, urging the attacker to reach out via Blockscan chat.…
ICBA Opposes OCC’s Conditional Nod For Coinbase National Trust Bank Charter
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted Coinbase (COIN) a conditional approval for a national trust bank charter, a move that would place the crypto exchange among a small group of five digital-asset firms — including Ripple, Circle (CRCL) — that have received similar tentative sign-offs from the agency. If the charter is finalized, Coinbase would be able to expand beyond custody services to offer payment products and other infrastructure under federal supervision, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, told CNBC. Coinbase Eyes Broader US Payments Suite …
Riot Platforms Sells 3,778 Bitcoin in Q1 2026, Raising $289.5 Million for Data Center Expansion – Mining Bitcoin News
Riot Platforms Q1 2026 Update The Texas-based bitcoin miner and data center developer (Nasdaq: RIOT) sold more than 2.5 times the 1,473 BTC it produced during the quarter. The company described the sales as routine treasury management to generate fiat liquidity for operational and capital expenses. Riot’s bitcoin holdings fell to 15,680 BTC by quarter’s end, down 18% from 19,223 BTC held at the close of Q1 2025. Of the current holdings, 5,802 BTC are restricted. Riot has consistently converted portions of its mined bitcoin to fund electricity costs, hardware…
Bitcoin Miner Soluna Closes $53 Million Wind Farm Acquisition in West Texas – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Soluna Holdings, Inc. announced on April 2, 2026, the successful closing of its $53 million acquisition of the Briscoe Wind Farm in West Texas. This transaction, financed through cash and debt, allows the Albany-based developer to own the renewable energy source powering its Project Dorothy data center infrastructure. The acquisition is immediately accretive, featuring a projected year-one Adjusted EBITDA between $6 million and $11 million. Soluna now manages a total capacity of 150 MW at this site, providing a foundation for the planned 300 MW Project Dorothy 3 AI campus…
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