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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently sold Meme coins he was about to gift in exchange for 14.5 ETH, and converted 197,944 USDC into the Swiss franc stablecoin ZCHF. This move reflects his typical operating pattern targeting Meme coins and may also be a hedge against USD risk. Additionally, he also conducts private transfers through Railgun, supporting the development of financial privacy technologies.

A consortium of 12 major European banks including ING, UniCredit, and BBVA is developing a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin through Qivalis, aiming to close the gap between the euro’s 20–25% share of traditional global finance and its near-absence on blockchain networks, where euro-denominated transactions account for approximately 0.2% of activity.

Anthropic confirmed on March 31 that the npm package of the Claude Code CLI tool leaked about 512,000 lines of source code due to a publishing error, affecting 8,100 repositories. The leak came from a Source Map file generated by the Bun bundling tool that was not disabled, allowing developers to easily obtain the full code. This incident did not involve sensitive data, but it sparked external questions about Anthropic’s release standards.

WisdomTree’s head of digital assets, Will Peck, stated on April 1, 2026 that pending US crypto legislation including the proposed Clarity Act is not a prerequisite for the asset manager’s digital-asset innovation and expansion plans, arguing that existing SEC tools are sufficient to support tokenized securities and funds.

Tether Holdings SA has parted ways with two senior precious metals traders, Vincent Domien and Mathew O’Neill, just months after recruiting them from HSBC Holdings Plc as part of the stablecoin issuer’s plan to build a world-class gold trading floor.

Keyrock’s $1.1 billion valuation signals accelerating institutional conviction in crypto infrastructure as major financial players deepen exposure to liquidity, trading, and tokenized market services worldwide. Keyrock Valuation, SC Ventures Investment, Crypto Infrastructure Expansion A

Buffett warned, during an interview, about the fragility of the financial system—especially that the close link between the banking industry and non-bank institutions could trigger risk. He expressed concern about the U.S. dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency, and emphasized the importance of maintaining stability in the financial system. He said that Berkshire will make investments when the market experiences a major downturn in the future, and that it will continue to hold cash in reserve for the right moment.

AI crypto capital is rotating into a small group of infrastructure-linked tokens. FET, OCEAN, and VIRTUAL remain highly sensitive to narrative-driven volatility. NEAR shows relatively stronger stability due to ecosystem depth and adoption. The AI crypto sector continues to show uneven

Vitalik Buterin sold tokens he received for free, earning 17.26 ETH (about $36,000). This highlights his strategy of managing his crypto holdings rather than holding tokens long-term. Such actions draw market attention, reflecting a preference for liquidity and potential asset restructuring, though the details of the sold tokens remain unclear.

Chainalysis announced at a conference held in New York that it will roll out “blockchain intelligent agents” in stages during the summer, with the goal of improving investigation and compliance efficiency. Unlike general AI tools, this agent can proactively carry out investigative workflows, focusing on suspicious fund flows and customer risk screening. This move reflects the entry of the fight against crypto crime into the AI era, and shows that the entire industry is rapidly transforming to meet the growing need to respond to an increasing number of ransomware attacks.

Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff warned on April 1, 2026 that diminishing US credibility and accelerating de-dollarization could trigger higher interest rates, rising debt, persistent inflation, and recession, as gold surged above $4,700 per ounce following a 15% rally in just over one week.

The cryptocurrency market has remained shaky over the past 24 hours, and sentiment remains in “Extreme Fear” according to the popular Crypto Fear and Greed Index. The total market capitalization is dwindling, currently at about $2.47 trillion as of this writing. Bitcoin’s Price Struggles

The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority has advanced plans for a $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, earning a Ba2 rating from Moody’s Investors Service on April 1, 2026, two steps below investment grade.

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Magic Eden began phasing out its native multi-chain wallet on April 1, 2026, transitioning the application to export-only mode and removing it from all app stores, with full shutdown scheduled for May 1, 2026.

XWIN Research’s analysis indicates that Bitcoin underwent a structural supply shift in the first quarter of 2026, with an increase in the exchange whale ratio. This suggests that large holders are selling Bitcoin, while publicly listed companies such as MicroStrategy have net-bought 62,000 Bitcoins. The market shows a dual trend of exchange whales and corporate accumulation: supply has shifted from early investors to companies’ balance sheets, and market liquidity has not improved significantly.

Ripple Labs and Convera announced a partnership to improve global payment efficiency through a “stablecoin sandwich” model. Businesses can use fiat currency and stablecoins for cross-border payments without directly managing digital assets. This collaboration is intended to speed up settlement, reduce costs, and maintain compliance, helping companies make multi-currency payments in 200 countries. Ripple is also carrying out other expansion plans in Singapore.