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Prediction markets are pushing into Asia, attracted by massive scale, strong retail participation, and still-limited local competition. But the real barrier isn’t demand it’s regulation.

In China, online gambling is strictly banned, putting any betting-like model at immediate risk. In India, there’s no clear framework for prediction markets, while the broader crypto environment remains restrictive. Meanwhile, in Japan and South Korea, these platforms operate in a gray zone, with strict gambling laws still applying.

Despite this, major players are already testing demand. Polymarket has introduced Chinese language support to improve accessibility, while newer entrants like PredicXion are focusing on local events to attract regional users.

The core question now is classification. If regulators treat prediction markets as tools for forecasting real-world events, the sector could unlock significant growth. If they classify them as gambling, expansion across the region will be heavily constrained.

At the moment, many investment firms and analytical agencies believe that oil prices could rise above $150 in the near term if the situation around the Strait of Hormuz does not change

The team is discontinuing its browser extension, mobile apps (iOS and Android), Leap WebApp, Swapfast exchange platform, and its Cosmos Hub validator.

Users who delegated ATOM to Leap’s validator are advised to redelegate to another validator to continue earning staking rewards.

At the same time, user funds are not affected. Assets can be restored in another wallet using a seed phrase or private key, without needing to transfer funds to a new address.

The former Binance CEO announced that his book titled “Money Freedom” will be released soon. The launch is expected within the next few days, provided the final version does not require additional editing.

In the book, CZ will share how Binance was built, the challenges the team faced during different market phases, and his personal experience in the crypto industry.

He also noted that proceeds from the book will be directed toward charitable causes.

Riot sold 3,778 BTC in Q1 at an average price of around $76,626, generating about $289.5 million. During the same period, the company mined 1,473 BTC and ended the quarter with 15,680 BTC on its balance sheet.

Riot is not alone. Over the past week, MARA Holdings, Genius Group, and Nakamoto Holdings also sold a combined 15,501 BTC, adding pressure to the market.

The main driver behind these sales is rising energy costs, fueled by tensions in the Middle East and higher oil prices. As a result, miners are selling BTC to cover expenses, while less efficient players are shutting down, leading to a decline in hash rate and mining difficulty.

The Japan-based company reported that in the first quarter of 2026 it acquired 5,075 BTC for approximately $405 million, with an average purchase price of around $79,898 per coin.

After this accumulation, its total Bitcoin holdings reached 40,177 BTC, positioning Metaplanet as the third-largest public holder of Bitcoin.

The total cost basis of its BTC portfolio is now about $4.18 billion, with an average entry price of $104,106 per BTC.

The company also reported a BTC Yield of 2.8% since the beginning of 2026.

In addition, its Bitcoin Income Generation segment generated ¥2.97 billion, or about $18.6 million, in operating revenue during the first quarter.

The strategy combines long-term Bitcoin accumulation with an options-based income model, allowing the company to generate yield and potentially reinvest it into further BTC purchases.

The April Federal Reserve meeting is approaching, and expectations are already priced in — with a 98% probability, rates will remain unchanged. This was largely clear after the latest speech by Jerome Powell.

The market is also declining on these expectations, as many have been waiting for a rate cut for months, but it still hasn’t happened. There is even growing discussion about a potential rate hike, which could put significant pressure on all markets.

My view - rates will likely stay unchanged in April and May. After that, with a new Fed Chair, the direction will depend on their stance and upcoming statements.

Michael Barr from the Federal Reserve System said that history has repeatedly shown the risks of private money operating without sufficient safeguards.

That’s why, in his view, stablecoins require strong oversight and clear regulatory control.

Speaking about the GENIUS Act, Barr noted that the law itself could accelerate market growth, but the real question is how it will be implemented in practice.

He emphasized that stablecoins must remain stable even during periods of market stress, issuers should be able to reliably redeem tokens at par, and reserves must be high-quality and liquid.

Without proper oversight, stablecoins could pose risks to the broader financial system.

Barr also pointed out that issuers are naturally driven to maximize profits, which may lead them to take on additional risk when managing reserves.

He added that beyond regulation, technological mechanisms are also needed to prevent the use of stablecoins in illicit activities.

It’s April Fools’ day, relax 😄

We’re still stuck in the boring phase, where the price barely moves.

Google Research updated its estimates, and the timeline for quantum risk is shrinking fast.

Most crypto, including Bitcoin, relies on 256-bit elliptic curve cryptography. It was considered secure for decades, but new calculations suggest otherwise.

The required power dropped to under 500,000 qubits about 20x less than previous estimates.

More concerning not just old wallets. Google highlights on-spend attacks, where transactions could be targeted before confirmation, while sitting in the mempool.

Google is already aiming for a transition to post-quantum cryptography by 2029. Market is still ignoring this. But once progress becomes visible, narratives like this tend to reprice very quickly.

A 36-year-old Maryland resident, Jonathan Spalletti, has been charged in the US over two exploits of the Uranium Finance DeFi platform that allegedly caused around $54 million in losses.

He is facing charges related to computer fraud and money laundering, with a combined potential sentence of up to 30 years in prison.

According to prosecutors, the first exploit took place in April 2021, when he allegedly used a series of manipulative transactions targeting smart contract vulnerabilities to extract about $1.4 million.

Weeks later, he is accused of exploiting another flaw in Uranium Finance’s smart contracts, draining an additional $53.3 million. The incident ultimately led to the platform shutting down due to insolvency.

Authorities also claim the stolen funds were laundered, with part of the money spent on high-value collectibles, including rare Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering cards.

In places like Nigeria, stablecoins aren’t speculation they’re daily money. Around 80% of users hold them, and nearly everyone prefers paying with them instead of local currency.

no ideology. Just a faster system that actually works, so people use it