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Gina Raimondo: Strengthening US alliances is crucial to compete with China, European patience is wearing thin, and China’s economic strategies threaten global markets | Odd Lots

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasizes the critical need to strengthen US alliances to compete with China, warning that European patience with US-China tensions is diminishing. China's economic strategies are identified as posing significant threats to global market stability.

XRP Price Prediction: Why the Next Three Weeks in the US Senate Will Decide XRP’s Direction

The XRP price faces a critical juncture as the US Senate Banking Committee targets a late April markup for the CLARITY Act. Senator Bernie Moreno warns that failure to pass the bill by May would effectively kill it until 2026, making the next three weeks decisive for XRP's regulatory future.

Charles Cascarilla: The financial system’s replatforming potential is $900 trillion, blockchain technology will transform finance, and Bitcoin’s role as a store of value is distinct | Empire

Charles Cascarilla discusses blockchain's potential to transform the global financial system, valued at $900 trillion, through comprehensive replatforming. He emphasizes that blockchain technology will fundamentally change finance while positioning Bitcoin as having a distinct role as a store of value.

Expert Explains What Strategy’s 89,599 BTC Buy In Q1 Means For The Bitcoin Price

Strategy accumulated 89,599 Bitcoin in Q1 2026, marking their second-largest quarterly purchase on record during a Bitcoin downtrend and bearish market sentiment. Crypto expert Adam Livingston suggests the market hasn't fully recognized the long-term implications of this accumulation pace.

Steve Kamin: The US dollar will remain dominant despite economic policy threats, the notion of exorbitant privilege is overrated, and geopolitical actions are challenging its safe haven status | Macro Musings

Steve Kamin argues that the US dollar will maintain its global dominance despite facing economic policy threats and geopolitical challenges. He suggests that the concept of 'exorbitant privilege' is overrated while acknowledging that geopolitical actions are putting pressure on the dollar's traditional safe haven status.

SEC crypto safe harbor heads to White House review, proposal due ‘shortly’ says Atkins

The SEC's proposed crypto safe harbor framework, which would allow crypto projects to launch without immediate registration requirements, has been sent to the White House for review. Commissioner Atkins indicated the proposal will be released 'shortly' following the review process.

JPMorgan Projects Tokenized Real-World Assets Market Could Reach $13 Trillion by 2030: JPMorgan

Stablecoins dominate crypto trading volumes amid geopolitical tensions

Stablecoins are dominating cryptocurrency trading volumes during current geopolitical tensions, representing a market shift toward financial stability. This trend may hinder Bitcoin's growth prospects without new catalysts to drive investor interest away from stable assets.

Stablecoins surge as investors seek safety amid Middle East tensions

Investors are increasingly moving funds into stablecoins as a safe haven amid escalating Middle East tensions, demonstrating market caution during geopolitical uncertainty. The shift highlights the crypto market's sensitivity to global events and the ongoing need for regulatory clarity to restore broader investor confidence.

Quantum Threat Puts Bitcoin on the Clock

The article discusses five key takeaways from a podcast interview with Nic Carter regarding Bitcoin's vulnerability to quantum computing threats and the timeline for potential quantum attacks on Bitcoin's cryptographic security.

Bitcoin may hit $110K as Strategy absorbs nearly 3x new BTC supply

Bitcoin could potentially reach $110K as Strategy has purchased 46,233 BTC in just over a month, absorbing nearly three times the new Bitcoin supply of 16,200 BTC during the same period. This aggressive accumulation by Strategy may invalidate Bitcoin's current bear flag technical pattern.

Prediction markets sprint from crypto niche to mainstream finance

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are experiencing explosive growth, now clearing nearly $24 billion monthly as they transition from crypto niches to mainstream finance. The sector's evolution is being driven by AI bots, Wall Street capital, and new CFTC regulatory frameworks that are legitimizing these platforms.

Canton vs Ethereum: TradFi LARP or Institutional Blockchain Pivot?

Canton Network is emerging as a permissioned, institution-focused blockchain that challenges Ethereum's open approach to tokenized finance. This development highlights the growing debate between privacy-gated enterprise solutions and open decentralized rails for traditional financial institutions entering blockchain.

Algorand Surges 50% in a Month After Google’s Quantum AI Team Flags It as a Blockchain Security Model

Algorand's ALGO token surged 50% this month from $0.079 to $0.126 after Google's Quantum AI team referenced the blockchain 32 times in a research paper about quantum threats to cryptocurrency. The citations positioned Algorand as a potential security model for quantum-resistant blockchain infrastructure.

Crypto Tokenization Boom Or Time Bomb? Four Hidden Risks Wall Street Is Ignoring

The IMF released a report warning that crypto tokenization could accelerate financial crises beyond regulators' ability to respond, despite promised efficiency gains. The report identifies four key risks including fragmentation, instant settlement removing natural pauses, automated liquidations, and potential undermining of emerging market monetary policy.

Bitcoin options market is quietly pricing a major downside move

Bitcoin options markets are signaling expectations for a significant price decline, according to Bitfinex analysis. Weak demand and fragile market positioning are leaving Bitcoin vulnerable to breaking below critical support levels.

JPMorgan CEO Embeds Blockchain in Core Strategy

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon integrated blockchain technology into the bank's core competitive strategy in their April 6 shareholder letter. Dimon positioned blockchain-based firms alongside major fintech competitors and identified stablecoins, smart contracts, and tokenization as emerging competitive categories requiring JPMorgan's own blockchain technology rollout.

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon sees ‘new competitors’ from blockchain, stablecoins

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon acknowledged in his annual shareholder letter that blockchain technology and stablecoins represent 'new competitors' reshaping the financial industry. While warning of competitive threats from tokenization and blockchain rivals, JPMorgan continues scaling its own blockchain network.

Crypto Market Update: Over $273 Million in Bearish Bets Wiped Out After Ceasefire Reports

Over $273 million in bearish cryptocurrency positions were liquidated within 24 hours on April 6, following reports of potential US-Iran ceasefire talks. The news triggered a sharp reversal in market sentiment, causing significant losses for traders betting against crypto prices.

BlackRock's BUIDL Token Surpasses $1 Billion Market Cap: Token Terminal

Stock Market 90–95% Done With War-Related Sell-Offs, Says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee – Here’s His Forecast

Fundstrat's Tom Lee believes the stock market has completed 90-95% of its war-related sell-offs and expects April to be a strong month for equities. Lee suggests that as the Iran conflict appeared to extend beyond initial expectations in March, markets have already priced in much of the geopolitical risk.

Ethereum traders face $1.4b long wipeout if price breaks below $2,040

Ethereum faces significant liquidation risk with $1.414 billion in long positions vulnerable if the price drops below $2,040, while $889 million in shorts are at risk above $2,253. The cryptocurrency is currently trapped in a tight liquidation corridor according to Coinglass data.

Argentina’s President Milei faces renewed scrutiny after evidence suggests deeper ties to LIBRA scandal

Argentine President Javier Milei faces renewed scrutiny over alleged deeper involvement in the LIBRA scandal, with new evidence emerging. The controversy threatens to undermine public trust in Milei's administration and could destabilize Argentina's political landscape.

Second’s Bark Boasts New era of Bitcoin Payments, drawing in former Blockstream developers

Second, a Bitcoin development lab founded by former Blockstream executives, has launched Bark, a custom Ark protocol implementation that promises faster and cheaper self-custodial Bitcoin payments compared to Lightning Network channels. The company is led by CEO Steven Roose and CTO Erik De Smedt, both former Blockstream developers.

Security Matters (SMX) Stock Jumps 64% on Blockchain Material Tracking Platform

Security Matters (SMX) stock surged 63.9% following the announcement of its Digital Material Passport Platform, which uses blockchain technology for material tracking and tokenization. The platform represents the company's entry into blockchain-based supply chain solutions.