Author: John Smith

Pavel Durov said push notifications can create a privacy risk even after users delete messages and apps.  Summary Pavel Durov said push notifications may preserve data even after users delete chats and apps. Reports said FBI retrieved deleted Signal messages from iPhone notification logs in a criminal investigation. Interest in decentralized messaging apps rose as bans, unrest and internet restrictions disrupted communication access. His remarks followed reports that investigators retrieved deleted Signal messages from iPhone notification logs, renewing debate about metadata, device storage and private messaging tools. Durov said push notifications can leave message data on a device outside the…

A federal judge in Arizona has temporarily stopped state officials from enforcing gambling laws against Kalshi, a prediction market platform regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.  Summary A federal judge paused Arizona action against Kalshi and backed the CFTC’s jurisdiction argument. The restraining order blocks Arizona enforcement until April 24 as the case moves forward. State and federal officials remain split on whether event contracts are swaps or gambling. The ruling adds to the legal fight over whether event-based contracts should be treated as financial products under federal law or as gambling under state rules. The order came from…

Reports that Iran may accept crypto for oil tanker tolls in the Strait of Hormuz have sparked debate across the digital asset market.  Summary Reports on Iran’s possible crypto tolls for oil tankers have split opinion across Bitcoin and stablecoin circles. Analysts said stablecoins face freeze risks, while Bitcoin supporters called BTC harder to block or control. Galaxy’s Alex Thorn said tanker payments may use Bitcoin addresses, not Lightning, due to size limits. The discussion followed a Financial Times report that linked the proposal to Iran’s efforts to reduce exposure to US sanctions. Market participants have focused on one question:…

Bitcoin (BTC) extended its upward move over the past 24 hours and reached its highest level in three weeks.  Summary Bitcoin climbed above $73,000 as traders weighed cease-fire updates and stronger March CPI data yesterday. Ethereum moved back above $2,200, while HYPE and DASH posted gains across the altcoin market. RAVE surged 100% in one day and entered the top 100 tokens. The broader crypto market also moved higher, with Ethereum (ETH), HYPE (HYPE), and RAVE among the tokens posting gains. Bitcoin traded in a tight range between $66,000 and $67,000 over the weekend. That changed on Monday when the…

WLFI (WLFI) fell to a new all-time low on Saturday after onchain data showed wallets linked to World Liberty Financial used large token holdings to borrow stablecoins.  Summary WLFI fell to a record low after a self-backed loan raised fresh market risk questions. Onchain data showed linked wallets used 5 billion WLFI tokens to borrow stablecoins on Dolomite. World Liberty said its positions remain safe and framed the lending move as yield strategy. The move added pressure to the Trump-linked project as traders weighed the risk tied to using its own token as collateral. WLFI dropped to about $0.077, its…

Grayscale has updated its list of digital assets under consideration for future investment products.  Summary Grayscale named HYPE, TON, TRX and ENA among digital assets under consideration this quarter today. The asset manager also filed with the SEC to launch a spot HYPE ETF. Zcash surged over 30% after reports linked Grayscale activity to renewed demand in markets. The latest Q2 2026 list includes several large and emerging tokens, while a separate filing tied to Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has added more attention to the asset manager’s next product moves. Grayscale said its latest Q2 2026 review covers digital assets it…

Ripple’s native token traded at $1.35 on April 11 after posting a slight daily gain and a 3% weekly rise.  Summary XRP held near $1.35 as traders prepared for a busy week around Congress and crypto policy. Market focus shifted to the CLARITY Act as lawmakers returned after a two-week recess. Analyst EGRAG CRYPTO shared long-range XRP targets, while traders weighed price history and market size. The US Congress is due to reconvene on April 13. Traders are watching that date closely because the CLARITY Act may return to the agenda during the coming week. The Senate Banking Committee could…

San Francisco police arrested a suspect after an alleged firebomb attack at OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman’s home.  Summary Police arrested a 20-year-old after a firebomb attack at Sam Altman’s San Francisco home Friday. OpenAI said no one was hurt after the exterior gate of the property caught fire. Altman later addressed the attack and allegations from The New Yorker in a Sunday post. The case drew wider attention after police said the same person later moved toward OpenAI headquarters and made threats. The San Francisco Police Department said an unknown man threw an incendiary device at a North Beach…

The US government moved a small amount of bitcoin on April 10 from wallets that Arkham Intelligence linked to a criminal case. The transfer involved 2.438 BTC, worth about $177,000, sent to a Coinbase Prime address. Summary US government moved 2.438 BTC from seized wallets tied to an alleged steroid conspiracy case. Arkham linked the funds to Glenn Olivio, who faced charges filed in 2025. The transfer renewed focus on how seized bitcoin moves under the federal reserve policy. Arkham data showed two separate transactions from wallets labeled “U.S. Government: Glenn Olivio Seized Funds.” Both transfers went to the same…

The US labor market added 178,000 jobs in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Summary March job growth stayed modest while tech hiring remained weak and entry-level roles kept shrinking. AI use rose in offices, but many workers reported rework, frustration, and lower trust. Executives saw gains from AI tools, while staff faced errors and extra checks daily. The data showed limited change from the prior month, even as companies kept talking about AI-led growth and better workplace efficiency. That gap has kept attention on whether AI is lifting hiring and output as promised. Recent labor, workplace, and…