Kalshi Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Khamenei Prediction Market Payout

Kalshi is facing a class action lawsuit over how it resolved a prediction market on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Grok’s Vulgar Roasts of Musk, Netanyahu and Starmer Go Viral on X

xAI’s Grok sparked widespread buzz on X after responding to user prompts with explicit roasts of Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu and Keir Starmer, drawing millions of views.

Why Bitcoin keeps snapping back to $70k — and the $13B options "magnet" behind it

Why Bitcoin keeps returning to $70,000: heavy options exposure from $70k to $75k, peak gamma near $71k, and a $13.27B expiry on March 27.

Binance and Changpeng Zhao Win Dismissal of $4.3B Terrorism Financing Civil Lawsuit - Blockonomi

A Manhattan federal judge dismissed a civil lawsuit against Binance and CZ over alleged terrorist financing tied to 64 attacks worldwide.

China's HR Minister Says Jobs Will Stay Stable for 5 Years Despite AI and Labour Headwinds - Blockonomi

China's HR minister says jobs will stay stable over 5 years despite AI disruption and rising labour market pressures affecting key workforce groups.

Washington Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Diverting $35M to Failed DeFi Platform

A former Washington CFO was sentenced to two years in prison for diverting $35 million in company funds into a failed DeFi investment scheme.

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock Climbs 4% on $6M Counter-Drone Deal from Middle East - Blockonomi

Ondas (ONDS) stock climbs ~4% after winning $6M in Middle East orders for counter-drone systems, marking potential entry into larger defense programs.

Ripple Shifts 200M XRP in Internal Wallet Transfer - Blockonomi

Ripple moves 200M XRP between internal wallets after its March escrow release, according to on-chain data.

Trump Rejects Diplomacy with Iran as Oil Markets Surge Past $90 and Global Trade Routes Disrupted - Blockonomi

Trump rules out Iran negotiations, demanding total surrender. Oil reaches $90/barrel, Maersk halts services, 23K+ flights canceled on conflict day seven.

Spot Distributes, Perps Hold: Bitcoin $70K Level Faces a Two-Sided Trap - Blockonomi

Bitcoin teeters at $70K as spot selling hits -137M CVD while perp futures hold firm with 4x stronger depth and negative funding rates.

Bitcoin Supply Debate Heats Up Between Mow and Saylor - Blockonomi

Samson Mow challenges Michael Saylor’s claim that Bitcoin supply is insufficient, offering a numerical breakdown of global distribution.

NYSE hit with $9 million SEC penalty over 2023 market disruption

The NYSE will pay a $9M SEC penalty for a 2023 trading failure, highlighting regulatory focus on exchange technology resilience.

Analysis: Bitcoin Exchange Outflows Signal Holder Conviction Amid Hormuz Crisis

Bitcoin outflows from exchanges continued during the Hormuz crisis, signaling holders are moving coins into cold storage rather than selling.

Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD Face New Export Restrictions on AI Chip Sales Globally - Blockonomi

New U.S. export rules may require Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD to obtain government approval for AI chip sales abroad, threatening billions in overseas revenue.

SEC Schedules April Roundtable on Options Market Structure - Blockonomi

The SEC will hold an April 16, 2026 roundtable in Washington to review U.S. listed options market structure and competition.

Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin Will Feel Ripple Effect of Prolonged Mideast War

War in the Middle East, rising energy risks, and global markets on edge. In this interview, Arthur Hayes explains how a prolonged conflict could impact inflation, liquidity, and crypto.

Aave Rift, Bitcoin Rebound and ETF Inflows Dominate the Crypto Week

Bitcoin rebounded amid ongoing Mideast conflict, but Aave’s internal governance rifts rocked DeFi.

Altcoin Season Is Dead, Bitcoin and a Few Others Will Take Its Place - Bitwise CIO

The days of buying almost any altcoin and watching it double during a crypto bull run may be finished. That's the assessment of Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, who argues that the mechanics driving previous altcoin seasons have fundamentally broken down.

CFO Gets Prison Time After Losing $35 Million of Company Money in Crypto Side Hustle