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The Federal Reserve has shifted from signaling rate cuts to a neutral, wait-and-see stance, with three regional presidents unusually dissenting on policy wording. Energy shocks persist, and rate-hike conditions have entered the discussion for the first time.

A $292 million cryptocurrency hack has become the year's biggest DeFi crisis, forcing industry insiders to reconsider risk management, security protocols, and market structure, according to CoinDesk. The incident is occurring as Wall Street continues to move onchain, intensifying scrutiny of

AVAX offers scalable subnet infrastructure for developers building specialized blockchain ecosystems. POL strengthens Ethereum with efficient scaling, strong partnerships, and continued ecosystem growth. XMR provides unmatched blockchain privacy with lasting utility in digital financial f

JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said in a report that while stablecoin usage is growing rapidly, this may not translate to equivalent growth in total stablecoin market capitalization. The key factor is rising velocity—the frequency at which the same stablecoin is u

Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) have written to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino requesting information about loans made by the stablecoin firm to a trust

## Prediction Markets Reach $240 Billion Milestone According to a new report from Bitget and Polymarket, prediction markets have evolved into a $240 billion industry, with retail users emerging as the primary drivers of market activity. The report indicates that retail traders are increasing tradin

Adam Back has again denied being Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, after weeks of renewed speculation. The New York Times reported in early April that Back was the most credible candidate yet for Satoshi Nakamoto after analyzing writings from the early cypherpunk era.

Ethereum finalized block 25,000,000 on May 1, 2026, marking nearly 11 years of operation since the network’s genesis block on July 30, 2015. Key Takeaways: Ethereum finalized block 25 million on May 1, 2026, nearly 11 years after its July 2015 genesis with no prolonged global network shutdown. T

HYPE powers decentralized derivatives trading with strong revenue growth and token burn incentives. TAO monetizes AI development through decentralized infrastructure and rewards global innovation. SOL drives scalable blockchain adoption with rising transaction volumes and expanding

Canadian pension fund AIMCo has returned to an investment in Michael Saylor's bitcoin treasury company Strategy, according to available reports. The fund is now sitting on a $69 million unrealized gain from the position. Investment History AIMCo had previously exited its position in Strategy

Ripple is expanding its financial infrastructure beyond cross-border payments into corporate treasury management through Ripple Treasury, a platform developed in partnership with GTreasury. According to the company, Ripple Treasury operates as an on-chain corporate treasury system integrating fiat c

A Paradigm researcher has outlined a new model designed to protect dormant bitcoins, including those belonging to Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto, from potential quantum computing threats. Dan Robinson introduced what he calls "Provable Address-Control Timestamps" (PACTs), a proposal that would a

Tether plans mergers with Strike and Elektron to unify mining, financial services, and capital markets into one integrated entity. Elektron adds 50 EH/s mining capacity while Strike contributes global Bitcoin services across 100+ countries and markets. Proposal shifts Twenty-One Capital i

PCE inflation rose and Fed uncertainty pushed Bitcoin price down toward key support levels. Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions increased inflation fears and market risk-off sentiment. ETF outflows and weak equities added pressure, though buyers defend Bitcoin near $75,000. Bitco

According to El Salvador’s Central Bank, the share of crypto-linked remittances sent to El Salvador rose by nearly 50% in Q1 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Even so, crypto remittances have failed to reach even 1% of the country’s total remittances. Key Takeaways: El Salvador’s Central

CoinShares, a European crypto asset management company, recorded $165.7 million in full-year revenue for 2025 following its Nasdaq listing via a $1.2 billion merger with special purpose acquisition company Vine Hill earlier this month, according to the firm's first annual report since going public i

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz submitted an 18-page comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Friday, supporting the CFTC's position against state-level crackdowns on prediction

The United Arab Emirates formally withdrew from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ mechanism on May 1 (local time), according to reports. The move is viewed as a landmark event in which Middle Eastern oil-producing nations are reassessing security, market