BlackRock IBIT Buys $181.9M in Bitcoin After Two Days of Outflows
Farside Investors data shows BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF bought $181.9 million of BTC on April 6, 2026. BlackRock recorded outflows of $86.5 million on April 1, 2026, and $3 million on April 2, 2026. Bitcoin was down 0.5% over the last 24 hours and was meeting resistance in the $69,000-$70,000 range.
AVAX One Signs 10MW Alberta AI Data Center Plan, Buys 220 Bitcoin Miners
AVAX One Technology signed a FEED plan for a 10MW AI/HPC microgrid data center in Alberta, Canada, as part of its AI infrastructure strategy. The Nasdaq-listed company also spent less than $500,000 on 220 Bitmain S21 Pro miners, lifting its Alberta computing power from 150 PH/s to more than 200 PH/s. AVAX One Technology said the mining operation will provide transitional cash flow while the AI center is built.
Williams Says Fed Continuity Intact Despite Uncertain Wash Confirmation Timeline
John Williams said uncertainty around Kevin Wash's confirmation to succeed Powell as Federal Reserve Chair is not a problem for the Federal Reserve. Key Republican senators oppose advancing Wash's nomination while Powell is under investigation. Williams said Powell can keep leading the policy committee until Wash is confirmed.
Iranian Source Says Iran Won't Reopen Hormuz for 'Empty Promises'
A senior Iranian source said the US wants to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran will not do so for "empty promises." The source said Iran will show flexibility when it sees flexibility from the US side. The source warned that a US attack on Iran's power plants would black out the region, including Saudi Arabia, and could lead Iran's allies to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the situation spirals out of control.
WTI crude rose 2.32% to $115.014 per barrel after Trump threatened Iran. Brent crude gained 0.61% to $110.444, while COMEX gold futures rose 0.13% to $4,691.0 and COMEX silver futures fell 0.49% to $72.49.
Beijing Official Says Space-Ground Computing Network Buildout Will Accelerate
Guo Zebang said the Beijing Space Computing Innovation Center is being initiated and established to support space-based computing and satellite-wide validation. Guo said stronger AI computing demand and faster low Earth orbit constellation deployment are pushing faster construction of an integrated space-ground computing network.
Societe Generale analyst Kit Juckes said the US dollar may remain range-bound if the Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged for the rest of the year. Kit Juckes said market expectations for other G10 central banks to raise rates could limit the dollar's upside.
Global digital asset investment products drew $224 million in net inflows in the week ending April 3, according to CoinShares. XRP products led with $119.6 million, while Bitcoin products added $107.3 million and Ethereum products recorded $52.8 million in net outflows.
CoinDesk 20 fell 2.4% to 1,917.55, down 47.87 points from yesterday's close. BCH and CRO were the smallest decliners, while AAVE and AVAX posted the biggest losses.
Cardano and Draper Dragon launched an $80 million ecosystem fund to support Cardano-native and integrated projects. Draper Dragon will manage the Draper Ecosystem Fund, and the Cardano Foundation will join as an institutional partner for technical and ecosystem support.
Bitcoin ranked first in social dominance at 31.75%, while Ethereum ranked second at 11.15%. Ethereum led AI-driven search volume at 12%, and Solana Foundation followed at 11%.
CME Group is scheduled to launch Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) futures on May 4. Unfolded reported that the products will later move to 24-hour trading.
Ethereum-based stablecoin supply surpassed $180 billion to reach an all-time high, according to Token Terminal data. Ethereum accounts for about 60% of the stablecoin market.
Bitdeer launched the SEALMINER A4 series, with the flagship A4 Ultra Hydro rated at 9.45 J/TH power efficiency. The series includes three models: the A4 Pro Air, A4 Pro Hydro, and A4 Ultra Hydro. Bitdeer said the A4 Pro Air and A4 Pro Hydro each reach 10.9 J/TH power efficiency.
Apple Foldable iPhone Snags Could Delay Shipments by Months
Apple is reportedly facing engineering problems with its foldable iPhone models, and Nikkei Asia said first shipments could be delayed by months in a worst-case scenario. People familiar with the matter said pilot tests did not go as expected and manufacturing could be pushed back from mass production. The development coincided with CEO Tim Cook selling $16.5 million of Apple stock on April 2.
Coinbase Institutional Keeps Neutral Q2 Crypto Outlook as Bitcoin Shows Resilience
Coinbase Institutional kept a neutral outlook for the crypto market in Q2 and said Bitcoin showed more resilience than the S&P 500 during recent volatility. The report said the escalation of the Iran situation pushed capital back into cash assets and left the crypto market without a clear short-term direction.