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Key Insights: XRP consolidates within a symmetrical triangle, with tightening price action suggesting a potential breakout toward higher resistance levels as bullish momentum continues building. Supertrend turning green and MACD rising indicate increasing buying pressure, supporting a bullis

OCC draft sets federal rules for stablecoin issuers and custody services, focusing on safety and regulatory compliance. Proposal excludes AML and sanctions rules, leaving those areas for separate coordination with Treasury agencies. Framework marks initial step in multi-agency

Judge sets tentative retrial date as acquittal motion decision will determine whether case proceeds or ends. Jury deadlock left key charges unresolved, prompting prosecutors to seek retrial on laundering and sanctions counts. Defense argues protocol neutrality and free speech, while prose

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the federal government is sanctioning multiple wallets linked to Iran as part of President Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to increase economic pressure on the country amid an ongoing ceasefire. The move comes a day after Tether froze $344

Amazon Web Services has launched Chainlink's data standard on the AWS Marketplace, making the oracle provider's data feeds, data streams, and proof-of-reserve services available to enterprise developers. The integration maintains enterprise security and compliance standards while bridging cloud and

GSR debuts BESO ETF with active strategy, adjusting Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana allocations weekly to outperform benchmarks. ETF records nearly $5M in first-day volume, signaling early investor interest in diversified crypto investment products. Launch aligns with growing ETF momentum as

On April 25, Iran once again escalated its Strait of Hormuz control measures. Bitcoin hovered around $77,500, gold was $4,709, and Brent crude was above $106. With fresh geopolitical turmoil, how will the three major assets move in tandem?

Avalanche enables enterprise blockchains using subnets, targeting strong institutional adoption and growth potential. Arbitrum leads Ethereum Layer 2 scaling with high liquidity and expanding developer activity. Polygon powers enterprise and zkEVM scaling, supporting mass adoption and

Bitcoin developer and Drivechain architect Paul Sztorc announced a new Bitcoin hard fork called eCash, set to launch this August, giving every BTC holder an equal number of eCash coins at the time of the split. Key Takeaways: Paul Sztorc announced eCash, a new Bitcoin hard fork dropping in Augus

A new report on the state of bitcoin mining in Latam found that the region is lagging in bitcoin mining adoption, even as it holds vast energy resources. While Paraguay holds the fourth place in global hashrate, Hashrate Index picked Brazil and Venezuela as the nations to follow. Key Takeaways: A

XRP enthusiast explains the two types of XRP holders in the space. These include XRP investors and XRP adopters.  Investors expect $5 – $10 ATH prices while adopters expect 4-digit targets. The crypto market

Shiba Inu (SHIB) holder count has reached approximately 1.585 million wallets, according to data shared by BSCN on April 25, 2026. The network added nearly 22,000 new wallet addresses in the preceding week, representing a sustained growth pattern rather than a single-day spike. Data from April 19–22

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