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An April 23 non-binding opinion from an Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union has found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with EU law, marking the second significant setback for the country’s iGaming protection regime in just over a week. Key Takeaways: AG Emiliou found Malta

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that the goal was for 50% of government sectors to operate through autonomous agentic AI. The transition will also include the training of federal employees to “master AI” and will be overseen by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed. Key Takeaways:

CHZ shows bullish structure with higher lows and breakout above key resistance levels. Volume and money flow indicators show weak and inconsistent buyer demand. Liquidity risks and Bitcoin movement could trigger reversal despite bullish setup. Chiliz — CHZ, has gained fresh attention

Fold Holdings expanded bitcoin workplace compensation with a new employer bonus program. The rollout turns payroll-linked incentives into a potential distribution channel for everyday BTC adoption. Key Takeaways: Fold launches BTC bonuses, expanding employer adoption pathways. Businesses gain

## Opening Aave and DeFi United released a detailed recovery plan on April 28 to restore KelpDAO rsETH backing following an April 18 bridge exploit that released 116,500 unbacked rsETH from the Ethereum-side adapter, according to Wu Blockchain. The plan focuses on two key steps: refilling the missi

SHIB revisits a key support zone that previously triggered major price rallies. Price compression and accumulation signals suggest a potential breakout ahead. Analysts project strong upside, though market conditions may limit extreme gains. Shiba Inu has returned to a price level that on

PEPE shows weak sentiment with falling price, volume, and Open Interest. Heavy short bias may trigger a surprise rally through liquidation clusters. Range-bound price suggests a possible trap before continuation of bearish trend. PepeCoin — PEPE, has taken another hit, and sentiment

Brazil has enacted a sweeping ban on prediction markets and betting platforms, according to local media and government filings. The two leading prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi, were inaccessible to researchers in the country. Finance Minister Dario Durigan stated that approximately 28 plat

Liquidity rotation is gradually moving across multiple blockchain sectors beyond Bitcoin dominance. Scaling and infrastructure tokens show steady development activity across developer ecosystems. Privacy and gaming narratives continue to influence selective market participation trends

The US Space Force awarded 12 companies, including SpaceX and Lockheed Martin, contracts worth up to US$3.2 billion to develop space-based missile interceptor prototypes under President Donald Trump's Golden Dome plan, according to Bloomberg. The program aims to build a system that can destroy

Bitcoin extended its inflow streak with conviction, adding $223 million. However, ether’s rally paused with a $76 million outflow, while XRP and solana posted decent gains. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $223 million inflows for an eighth straight day of inflows, led by Blackrock’s IBIT addi

The US State Department issued a cable on April 24 to diplomatic and consular posts worldwide warning foreign governments about Chinese efforts to copy American AI systems through distillation, according to Reuters. The cable

Thrive Capital, a New York-based venture firm, has launched Thrive Eternal, a permanent capital holding designed to own a small number of long-term assets, according to The Economic Times. The new entity plans to acquire a minority stake in Major League Baseball team the San Francisco Giants,

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Friday that the federal government is sanctioning multiple wallets linked to Iran as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to increase economic pressure on the country amid an ongoing ceasefire, according to CNN. The action follows Tether's

Market rotation is splitting attention between meme coins and infrastructure-driven blockchain projects. TAO and FIL reflect stronger alignment with emerging tech and data infrastructure narratives. DOGE and SHIB remain primarily driven by retail sentiment and short-term volatility

The U.S. is intensifying its scam center crackdown by targeting Tai Chang money flows and alleged crypto laundering tied to schemes targeting Americans. The actions raise pressure on Southeast Asian fraud networks accused of using online fraud to reach U.S. victims. Key Takeaways: $700M DOJ

CATL unveiled its 'super swap integrated' network solution at its super technology day, combining battery swap and ultra-fast charging infrastructure to address profitability challenges across the energy replenishment sector. According to Yang Jun, General Manager of CATL's battery swap division, th