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Bitcoin network activity “just snapped higher after months of decline,” reported CryptoQuant on Monday. The blockchain analytics provider’s index tracks addresses, transactions, UTXOs, and blockspace demand. It noted that the daily Bitcoin transaction count is now around 615,000, which is the highest since November 2024. It added that this shift is happening while $BTC fees remain relatively low, “so part of this activity spike may be operational, not just organic demand.” Low-fee environments make it cheaper for exchanges, custodians, and large holders to consolidate UTXOs, rebalance wallets, and reshuffle funds on-chain, stated CryptoQuant. Bitcoin network activity just snapped higher after…

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is paying its first dividend of 2026 next month, on April 1. Based on the current estimates, the American semiconductor leader will distribute $0.01 per share to investors as of March 11. How much will 100 NVDA shares receive in dividends next month? Investors holding 100 NVDA shares will thus receive $1 in dividends this quarter, as the chipmaker maintains its payout at $0.01 per share (unchanged from its previous distribution in December 2025). Based on the current rate, shareholders can expect annual dividend payments of $4 per 100 shares, assuming no increases over the course of…

Israel’s Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority has greenlit the launch of a shekel-pegged stablecoin by the virtual exchange exchange Bits of Gold. In a Monday notice, the Israeli regulator said that it had granted approval of the BILS stablecoin after a two-year pilot program of the stablecoin on the Solana blockchain. Source: LinkedIn According to the announcement, the stablecoin’s reserve assets will be held in Israel in “designated and separate accounts.” The project was part of a larger effort by the Israel Tax Authority and the country’s Finance ministry to regulate the crypto industry, including by allowing certain stablecoin…

Strategy purchased about 89,599 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2026, its second-largest quarterly accumulation on record, doing so while Bitcoin traded in a downtrend and sentiment across the crypto market was pessimistic. According to crypto expert Adam Livingston, the market still is not fully valuing what that pace of accumulation could mean over time. Q1 2026 Changed How The Market Reads Weakness According to numbers from its Bitcoin purchases page, Strategy bought a total of 89,599 $BTC in the first quarter of 2026, taking its total holdings to 762,099 $BTC. This was the second-largest accumulation range period, and only…

Over the years, most crypto sectors have seen strong capital inflows, while one has lagged. Looking at the data, whether it’s Real World Assets (RWA), stablecoins, or emerging AI agents, all have seen major capital rotation, with triple-digit growth in under half a decade. NFTs, however, have struggled, with market cap still far below the $15 billion+ levels seen in the 2021–2022 cycle. That said, April has started to shift sentiment. As the chart below highlights, total $NFT market capitalization has surged 54% over the past month, bringing the combined market cap of $NFT [Non Fungible Tokens] projects back above…

Stablecoins are gaining traction in high-cost cross-border payment corridors in emerging markets as they reduce some of the inefficiencies of legacy foreign exchange (FX) infrastructure, according to research firm Delphi Digital. Stablecoins are emerging as the cheapest alternative to move US dollars in emerging economies due to the high costs of legacy FX corridors, which can reach up to 8% in combined fees when sending money to Argentina or Nigeria. Delphi said in a Monday article on X that 81% of the cost in those corridors comes from servicing the underlying banking infrastructure, which it argues gives stablecoin rails a…

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins told attendees at Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026 on Monday that the agency is moving to embrace digital asset innovation, end enforcement-driven regulation, and work alongside the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to bring clarity to U.S. crypto markets. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Atkins confirmed that an innovation exemption for onchain tokenized securities trading is coming within weeks in 2026. The SEC and CFTC’s joint token taxonomy guidance is already moving Asian markets, creating premiums on listed digital commodities. Senator Lummis expects a full Senate vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity…

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe stated in his latest assessment of the Bitcoin market that bullish signals are gaining strength and that a critical breakout level is being approached. According to the analyst, Bitcoin’s current price structure, contrary to previous expectations, makes an upward scenario possible without causing a liquidity accumulation movement below its lows. Van de Poppe noted that historically, the market has often risen after accumulating liquidity by falling below lows. However, he stated that this scenario has not yet occurred, but the likelihood of an uptrend is steadily increasing. The analyst emphasized that the $71,000 level…

In a significant move underscoring institutional confidence in regulated digital asset custody, Tether partner Antalpha has deposited 1,700 XAUT, valued at approximately $8.46 million, into the Singapore-based custody firm Cobo. This transaction, identified by blockchain analytics platform Onchain Lens, highlights the growing trend of major financial entities utilizing specialized custodians for gold-backed digital assets. The deposit occurred against a backdrop of evolving global regulatory frameworks, particularly in Singapore, which has positioned itself as a leading hub for compliant cryptocurrency innovation. Consequently, this action provides a tangible case study in how institutional capital is navigating the digital asset landscape with an…

CZ, the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, shared new developments regarding his book. According to CZ, the launch of his book, “Freedom of Money,” will take place next week. CZ stated that the e-book format is now available for pre-order and can be purchased in English and Traditional Chinese. The physical English edition is expected to be released next week. CZ stated that his book would also be released in other languages, adding, “Regional language editions will be coming in the next few months – it will take a little longer, but we are working on it.”…