Author: Isabella Taylor

Polymarket traders now put a 65% chance on WTI crude hitting $120 at some point in 2026, as Middle East tensions and supply fears drive a rapid repricing of oil risk. Summary The Polymarket market on WTI crude reaching $120 in 2026 has seen its implied probability jump to 65%, up 25 percentage points over 24 hour. The contract resolves “yes” if any one-minute candle high of the active WTI futures month in 2026 trades at or above $120; a prior market used CME’s year-end settlement price instead. ChainCatcher reports that Polymarket will keep monitoring flows in the oil markets…

Nasdaq-listed Eightco Holdings has disclosed a $326 million position in 277 million Worldcoin tokens, plus ETH, cash, and an indirect OpenAI stake, effectively transforming the stock into a high-beta proxy on Sam Altman’s identity project and AI ecosystem. Summary Eightco Holdings now holds 277 million WLD tokens worth about $326 million, making it the largest public company holder of Worldcoin. The Nasdaq-listed firm’s portfolio also includes a $90 million indirect stake in OpenAI, $25 million in Beast Industries, and over $100 million in cash and stablecoins. Eightco is positioning itself as a leveraged play on Sam Altman’s Worldcoin identity project…

Wallet in Telegram now offers 50x perpetual futures on metals, stocks, oil, and crypto via Lighter’s hybrid stack, collapsing messaging, custody, and high-risk derivatives into one mini-app. Summary Wallet in Telegram has launched perpetual contract trading with up to 50x leverage, using infrastructure from Lighter. The encrypted mini-app now offers more than 50 markets spanning metals, stocks, oil, and cryptocurrencies directly inside Telegram. The move deepens Telegram’s push into multi-asset derivatives as perpetual futures gain traction across exchanges and wallets. Telegram’s embedded crypto service Wallet in Telegram has introduced perpetual contract trading inside the messaging app’s encrypted interface, according to…

Vitalik Buterin has called for a shift to a “local-first” approach to artificial intelligence. He said modern AI tools pose serious privacy and security risks. Summary Vitalik Buterin urged a shift to local-first AI, warning that cloud-based systems expose user data and increase risks of manipulation, leaks, and unauthorized actions. He cited research showing that about 15% of AI agent “skills” contain malicious instructions and warned that models may include hidden backdoors or lack full transparency. Buterin proposed a local setup using on-device models, sandboxing, and human-AI confirmation to limit risks, as autonomous AI agents continue to expand capabilities and…

Drift Protocol, a major Solana-based DeFi exchange, has suffered a $285 million social engineering-driven exploit that weaponized a compromised administrator key rather than any code flaw. Summary Drift Protocol suffered a $285 million exploit on April 1, making it one of the largest DeFi hacks in Solana’s history, triggered by a compromised administrator key rather than a smart contract flaw. Solana Foundation Chair Lily Liu and CPO Vibhu Norby both confirmed via X that the attack vector was social engineering and operational security failures, not code-level vulnerabilities. SOL dropped 9% to an intraday low of $78.60 following the breach, with…

United States President Donald Trump has vowed to continue military operations as the country’s Middle East war with Iran enters the third week of intensified hostilities. Summary Trump says U.S. will intensify strikes on Iran’s critical infrastructure over the next two to three weeks as military operations expand. Iran warns of “crushing” retaliation and rejects ceasefire talks, claiming US and Israeli strikes have hit only limited targets so far. Major cryptocurrencies have fallen in response to the recent escalation. “We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks. We’re going to bring them back…

Solana price fell nearly 9% following a major exploit on its Drift Protocol DeFi platform that drained nearly $300 million in digital assets. Summary Solana price dropped about 9% after a $285 million exploit on Drift Protocol, one of the largest hacks in the network’s history. Broader market weakness tied to escalating U.S.–Iran tensions and rising oil prices added to selling pressure on SOL. Technical indicators signal continued downside risk, with key support at $75, while a move above $93 could invalidate the bearish setup. According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) price fell 9% to an intraday low of…

Blockchain technology has introduced a paradigm shift in the ways we think about ownership, investments and value transfer. The growing attention towards Security Token Offering (STOs) use cases creates curiosity regarding their relevance among cryptocurrencies. The difference between security tokens and utility tokens clearly establishes that security tokens represent ownership of real-world assets and financial instruments. Security token offerings or STOs have become a regulated approach for companies that wish to raise capital. STOs not only offer tokenized securities but also blend the advantages of transparency, global reach of blockchain and speed with the safeguards of traditional finance. Understanding the…

AI-powered Genius Group has sold off its remaining Bitcoin holdings in the first quarter to pay down debt. Summary Genius Group sold its remaining Bitcoin in Q1 to repay debt, stepping back from its earlier commitment to hold the majority of reserves in BTC. The company reported a turnaround in performance, with revenue reaching $3.3 million and net profit at $2.7 million after a loss a year earlier. According to an April 1 press release, the company said it will “recommence building its Bitcoin Treasury when it believes market conditions are more favorable,” outlining that the exit is tied to…

Chainlink price fell 6% to $8.55 on Thursday as crypto investors remained concerned over a potential escalation in the U.S.–Iran war. Summary Chainlink price fell around 6% to near $8.5 as broader crypto markets declined amid escalating U.S.–Iran tensions. Whale accumulation intensified, with large holders withdrawing up to 26,000 LINK daily, reducing exchange supply and signaling long-term confidence. Technical indicators point to a potential rebound toward $10, though short-term downside risk to $8 remains amid macro uncertainty. According to data from crypto.news, Chainlink (LINK) price fell 6% to $8.50 on Thursday as the crypto market fell, reacting to news of…