Day: April 9, 2026

CFTC Seeks Injunction, Restraining Order as Arizona Applies State Criminal Laws to Prediction Markets

2026-04-09 By admin

Federal regulators move to block state interference in prediction markets, escalating a high-stakes legal clash over jurisdiction as the CFTC pushes to assert exclusive authority and prevent fragmented oversight across multiple states. Key Takeaways: CFTC filed for injunction to stop Arizona from using state laws against federally regulated firms. Arizona actions heighten systemic risk concerns, […]

Question – Zen 6 Speculation Thread

2026-04-09 By admin

ATX dying would probably require a drastic upheaval beyond even CAMM. Likeliest candidate for the executioner would be tied to development of glass PCBs with photonic interconnects – something I don’t expect to land anytime soon even with TSMC and other non Intel parties making moves on photonics.

Traded my Lexus GX for a BMW 840i

2026-04-09 By admin

They had some pretty good deals on these as they are discontinued and they don’t sell very well. It is a 2026 BMW 840i xDrive Coupe in San Remo Green with brown leather interior. It has the B58 turbocharged 3.0l inline six cylinder engine and ZF 8 speed automatic so it should be pretty reliable. […]

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Outflows Despite Morgan Stanley’s $31 Million Debut

2026-04-09 By admin

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their outflow streak despite a strong debut from Morgan Stanley’s new fund. Ether followed with losses, while solana declined, and XRP remained inactive. Key Takeaways Morgan Stanley’s MSBT drew $30.6 million, but bitcoin ETFs still lost $93.9 million amid uneven demand. Blackrock IBIT added $40.38 million, yet Fidelity FBTC saw […]

Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack

2026-04-09 By admin

Bitcoin Depot revealed it lost just over 50 bitcoins in a cyberattack in which an unauthorized party gained access to its corporate systems and settlement account credentials. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin Depot lost 50.903 BTC, worth $3.665 million, after a March 23 cyberattack on corporate systems. Management deemed the event material on April 6 due to […]

Ethereum Foundation Converts 5,000 ETH to Fund Operations

2026-04-09 By admin

The Ethereum Foundation has begun converting 5,000 ETH into stablecoins to support operations and grants, using Cowswap’s TWAP mechanism. The move reflects a broader shift away from routine ETH sales toward diversified funding strategies. Key Takeaways: Ethereum Foundation sold 5,000 ETH, worth approximately $11 million via Cowswap TWAP, reducing market impact on prices. EF has […]

FARTCOIN Price Pumped 27% Then Crashed in Hyperliquid Manipulation Attempt

2026-04-09 By admin

A trader using four coordinated wallets built a 145.24 million FARTCOIN leveraged long position on Hyperliquid, triggering a forced liquidation that cost the attacker $3.02 million and pushed $1.5 million in losses onto the platform’s liquidity vault. Key Takeaways: A trader using 4 wallets built a 145.24M FARTCOIN long on Hyperliquid, losing $3.02M on April […]