Key Takeaways: CFTC names 5 experts to Innovation Task Force, sharpening oversight of crypto and derivatives markets. Task Force signals stronger alignment with SEC, boosting institutional confidence in digital assets. Expert-led framework targets blockchain, AI, and prediction markets, setting stage for clearer rules. CFTC Innovation Task Force Signals Stronger Crypto Oversight Push A targeted staffing move by the top U.S. derivatives regulator signals accelerating momentum toward structured crypto oversight. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the members of its Innovation Task Force on April 10, advancing its March initiative into execution. This development underscores how personnel selection will directly…
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Apr 10, 2026 15:34 Worldcoin’s daily WLD token unlocks will fall from 5.1M to 2.9M starting July 24, 2026, potentially reducing sell pressure on the struggling token. Worldcoin’s WLD token is about to get some relief from its persistent supply overhang. Starting July 24, 2026, daily token unlocks will decrease by 43%—dropping from roughly 5.1 million WLD per day to 2.9 million WLD.The reduction comes automatically under existing vesting schedules, with no cliff events or sudden dumps to worry about. Tokens will continue unlocking linearly, just at a significantly slower pace.Current Supply SnapshotAs of April 10, 2026, about 4.9 billion…
OpenAI announced on Thursday something that power users have been asking for forever: a $100/month plan. Until now, plans were priced at: free (which now includes ads), an $8/month Go plan (that also includes ads), a $20/month Plus plan (ad free), and then all the way up to a $200 Pro plan (also ad free). OpenAI’s pricing plan page currently does not list a $200/month plan at all. However, that highest tier is still available, OpenAI confirmed to TechCrunch. The model maker says Plus (which remains at $20/month) and the new $100 Pro tier are geared to support daily usage…
The dominance of Bitcoin and Ethereum is being directly challenged in a new outlook from Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone. An unexpected competitor He is in a position to overtake both. With Tether USDT’s market capitalization steadily closing in on Ethereum, Mike McGlone believes the stablecoin’s rise is only just beginning, but the two largest cryptocurrencies could be headed in opposite directions. Unlikely candidate gains ground Mike McGlone, senior macro strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, said: selected Tether (USDT) is the asset most likely to reshape the hierarchy of the cryptocurrency market in the near future. The crypto market has grown…
Tether has launched QVAC SDK, an open-source software development kit designed to let developers build, run, and fine-tune AI directly on local devices across major operating systems. The company said applications built with the toolkit can run across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single codebase, without relying on cloud-only infrastructure. Tether said QVAC SDK is designed to keep AI functions such as writing assistance, transcription, translation, image generation, search, and summarization running directly on consumer hardware, including smartphones, laptops, desktops, and servers. The company said that should improve privacy, lower latency, and keep services functioning even when…
Luisa Crawford Apr 09, 2026 09:52 HKMA confirms 4% interest rate for Silver Bond third payment as Hong Kong inflation averages just 1.28%, highlighting fixed-rate floor protection for senior investors. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority confirmed a 4% annual interest rate for the third payment on its Silver Bond Series due 2027, as the city’s persistently low inflation continues to make the fixed-rate floor the determining factor for bondholders.Announced April 9, the rate applies to payments scheduled for April 23, 2026. The HKMA calculated a Floating Rate of just 1.28% based on six months of Consumer Price Index data—well below…
Is Poke an OpenClaw for the rest of us? That’s the idea coming from a new startup offering an AI agent that you can access via iMessage, SMS, Telegram, and, in some markets, WhatsApp. The AI agent Poke launched publicly in March, allowing consumers to access a personal assistant that can take action on their behalf through a familiar interface. Today, Poke can help with everyday needs, like daily planning, managing your calendar, tracking your health and fitness, controlling your smart home, editing your photos, and more, all via text message. Image Credits:Poke/The Interaction Company of California While you may…
Bitcoin rose above $71,000 on news of a conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin rebounds…for now According to today's QCP Market Color, after the ceasefire was announced, risk assets rebounded, stock prices rose, and crude oil cooled to the low $90s. However, the report warns that all this looks like a temporary pause rather than a permanent solution. Remember, according to President Donald Trump himself, the ceasefire depends on how Iran deals with the Strait of Hormuz in the coming weeks. 🚨 President Donald J. Trump issues statement on Iran:…
Joerg Hiller Apr 08, 2026 09:31 Injective (INJ) shows mixed signals at $3.01 with RSI at 53.38 and bearish MACD. Technical analysis suggests $3.20 resistance test possible, but $2.70 support remains critical. INJ Price Prediction: Technical Analysis Points to Key Resistance Test Injective Protocol (INJ) is trading at $3.01 as of April 8, 2026, showing a solid 4.65% gain over the past 24 hours. With the token positioned near the upper portion of its Bollinger Bands and facing critical technical levels ahead, our INJ price prediction analysis reveals both opportunities and risks for traders. INJ Price Prediction Summary • Short-term…
Key Takeaways: Certik launched its AI Auditor, a tool which has achieved an 88.6% hit rate in tests against 35 security incidents. Ronghui Gu says the tool shifts the Web3 industry toward high-signal, always-on defense for 2026 workflows. Certik will next scale its modular AI architecture across DeFi and high-compliance institutional environments. Real-World Testing Certik, a Web3 security platform, said Tuesday, April 7, that it has officially transitioned its artificial intelligence (AI) auditor from an internal powerhouse to a public-facing solution. This launch, bolstered by open-source integrations for AI coding agents, marks a pivotal shift in Certik’s AI-first security roadmap,…