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Bitmine Hits NYSE as Company Ramps up $4B Share Buyback

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Ether treasury company Bitmine Immersion Technologies has started trading on the New York Stock Exchange after uplisting from NYSE American as the company expanded its share buyback program. The Ether (ETH) treasury company’s stock began trading on the NYSE at market open on Thursday under its existing “BMNR” ticker symbol, Bitmine announced Thursday. Bitmine chairman Tom Lee said it’s a major milestone for the company as the NYSE is considered one of the world’s top exchanges. “The NYSE is the most prestigious venerable stock exchange with a storied history. The…

Ethereum Stablecoin Value Hits All-Time High of $180 Billion

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The onchain value of stablecoins on the Ethereum network has reached an all-time high of $180 billion, according to blockchain analytics firm Token Terminal. Ethereum holds 60% of the stablecoin supply at $180 billion, which is up 150% over the past three years, the firm reported Tuesday. The company projected that around $1.7 trillion is expected to come onchain across all networks over the next four years and that Ethereum could see $850 billion in “new flows” by 2030, if it grows 470% in that time.  Standard Chartered predicted in…

BTC Accumulation Hits 4.37M as Network Activity Sends Mixed Signal

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New data suggests that Bitcoin (BTC) could be moving closer to a bull market phase as its supply slowly shifts back into long-term, retail-investor-linked wallets. The figure surpassed 4 million BTC in Q1 2026. The accumulation trend aligns with a rise in Bitcoin network activity index to levels last seen in April 2025, signaling a return of stronger network activity. Bitcoin long-term wallets expand holdings CryptoQuant data shows that balances held by accumulating address cohorts continued to rise into Q1 2026. The total BTC held by these cohorts has crossed…

Metaplanet hits 40,177 Bitcoin, overtaking MARA to become third-largest corporate holder

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Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed investment firm that has remade itself as one of the world’s most aggressive corporate Bitcoin buyers, disclosed today it had acquired 5,075 BTC for about $400 million in Q1 2026, bringing its total reserves to 40,177 Bitcoin worth $2.7 billion. With this purchase, the company rises to third place among publicly traded firms by Bitcoin holdings, overtaking MARA Holdings, which recently sold $1.1 billion in Bitcoin, and edging toward parity with Twenty One Capital. Metaplanet is now ranked #3 in total $BTC holdings amongst global publicly traded…

Ava Labs CEO says banks love Ripple, then hits April Fools

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From Polygon to Polymarket, crypto communities have their own way of pulling off April Fool’s Day stunts. This year, Ava Labs CEO Emin Gün Sirer couldn’t resist giving Ripple a friendly jab. Banks are choosing Ripple. April Fools, obviously. They actually use Avalanche. — Emin Gün Sirer🔺⚔️ (@el33th4xor) April 1, 2026 The post racked up 585 likes and more than 50,000 views as of reporting. Its comment section exploded with hundreds of responses, many from Ripple’s community who came for the fastest bait-and-switch and stayed for the debate. April fools…

Ripple, SC Ventures back Keyrock as it hits unicorn status

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Brussels-based digital asset market maker Keyrock has reached a $1.1 billion valuation after securing series C funding led by SC Ventures, Standard Chartered Bank’s venture arm, alongside Ripple, according to a Tuesday statement. The investment will allow the company to scale its services, pursue acquisitions, and reinforce its position in institutional-grade digital asset markets. Keyrock CEO Kevin de Patoul said in a statement that the latest funding round reflects the company’s forward-looking strategy. Following the launch of Keyrock Asset & Wealth Management last year, the firm is now focused on…

World Foundation Sells $65M in WLD as Token Hits Record Lows

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Sam Altman’s World Foundation has raised $65 million through an over-the-counter (OTC) sale of its WLD token, which has hit new record lows. In a Saturday post on X, the foundation said its token issuance arm, World Assets, completed the sale to four counterparties over the past week, with the first tranche settling on March 20. The transactions were priced at an average of roughly $0.27 per token, suggesting that around 239 million Worldcoin (WLD) changed hands. “This sale funds the project’s core operations and activities, R&D, orb manufacturing, ecosystem…

Solana (SOL) Hits Key Support, Will Bulls Hold the Line?

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Solana failed to settle above $92 and extended losses. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $88 and might struggle to start a recovery wave. SOL price started a fresh decline below $90 and $88 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $88 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $88 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $85 or $80.…

Bitcoin Price Hits Barriers, Can Bulls Overcome Key Resistance Levels?

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Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above $70,000. BTC is now consolidating above $70,200 and might aim for a steady increase if it clears $71,650. Bitcoin started a decent recovery wave above $69,800 and $70,200. The price is trading above $70,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $70,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it stays below the $71,000 and $71,650 levels. Bitcoin Price Faces Hurdles…

Bitcoin rally hits wall as Iran clowns US talks

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Bitcoin’s push toward $72,000 stalled after Iran rebuffed ceasefire chatter, insisting that no talks have occurred since the war began in late February, state media FARS reported Wednesday. These comments directly oppose President Donald Trump’s claim on Monday that diplomatic talks were underway. Citing the discussions’ positive tone, Trump announced a five-day pause on any military strikes against Iran’s power and energy facilities while negotiations continue to move forward. Despite offers from regional and international mediators, Iran said it would continue its military defenses. Bullish momentum faltered as Iran shot…