Naoris Protocol said it officially launched its Layer 1 mainnet on April 1, 2026, positioning the network as post-quantum security infrastructure for blockchains and other critical digital systems. The mainnet uses decentralized Proof of Security (dPoSec) consensus and NIST-approved cryptography, and is currently operating in an invite-only phase for strategic partners and validators.

Bitget Wallet has added Hyperliquid's HIP-3 infrastructure, bringing always-on, permissionless onchain macro markets into its self-custodial "everyday finance" app. Users can trade RWA spot and perpetual markets from one wallet interface, including around 300 equities and ETFs, major indexes, and commodities such as gold, crude oil, and natural gas.

Ethereum (ETH) traded near $2,043.41 after falling -4.16% over the past 24 hours, while the $2,040–$2,130 area was framed as a key support zone. The market outline maps a bearish path toward $1,800–$1,900 if $2,000 breaks, versus a bullish recovery scenario that points to $2,500 if support holds.

Bitcoin fell on Wednesday as President Trump spoke about the US-Iran conflict, with BTC dropping about 3% to $66,600 during the address and sitting down 4.9% over the past seven days. Oil jumped back above $100 to $108 per barrel, while the report frames $66,000 and $63,000 as nearby supports and $69,000 to $72,000 as resistance.

Ripple introduced Ripple Treasury, a treasury platform designed to let companies manage crypto and fiat side by side within a single system. The product adds digital-asset accounts and a consolidated dashboard that displays real-time liquidity and records each transaction with both crypto and fiat values. The rollout is positioned for CFOs seeking digital-asset exposure without rebuilding existing treasury workflows.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed SB 277 into law on Wednesday, creating a legal framework for DAO-like decentralized nonprofit organizations. The measure says members generally are not personally liable for the association's activities, and it is expected to take full effect on Oct. 1, 2026.

On April 1st, 2026, Australia passed legislation requiring cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians operating in the country to obtain financial services licenses. The framework aims to boost transparency and investor protection across a local crypto market valued at $16.5 billion (AUD 24 billion), including stricter KYC and anti-money laundering controls. Firms that do not comply may face major penalties, ranging from large fines to possible shutdowns.

Bitcoin's 7-day moving average Net Realized Profit/Loss has slid to -$410M, alongside nine straight days of STH SOPR staying under 1.0. The figures suggest short-term holders are continuing to sell below cost, with loss-taking pressure worsening by $154M over the week. A shift toward a more neutral setup would require both metrics to move back above their key thresholds.