<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" version="2.0"><channel><title>COINS NEWS - Latest Cryptocoins News Live</title><description>Latest cryptocurrency news today - Check what are the trends in the digital currency market - Learn when is the best moment to buy Bitcoin or Altcoins on the best crypto exchanges - What you need to know about the crypto market trend</description><link>https://coinsnews.com</link><item><title>XRP Sees Renewed Interest After Rakuten Pay Integration News</title><description><![CDATA[XRP, since the beginning of this year, has seen major developments that have put the leading altcoin and network in the spotlight of the crypto and financial sector. One of the key developments this year that is taking the wave in the sector is Raktuken Pay’s move to integrate XRP into its payment ecosystem, making a notable step toward mainstream adoption.
Rakuten Pay Move Triggers Fresh Optimism For XRP
In a move that underscores mainstream adoption, Rakuten Pay has integrated XRP into its payment solution. The development demonstrates an increasing effort to connect digital assets with routine transactions, which could allow consumers to make payments more quickly and effectively.
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After this integration, Rakuten is now introducing a new bridge between loyalty rewards and digital assets, as its users of Rakuten Wallet can now convert their points into XRP. Such a decision allows millions of users to enter the digital asset industry without making direct fiat transactions by turning ordinary incentives into a doorway for crypto exposure.
According to the report, this conversion will also foster spot trading in-app and spending across +5 million Merchant locations. With 44 million Rakuten Pay users and $23 billion in loyalty points now redeemable for XRP, this integration is one of the biggest retail implementations using XRP as a payment method to date.
Since this move, sentiment around the altcoin has significantly flipped positive. Leading on-chain platform Santiment reported that the asset is seeing its second-highest level of optimistic sentiment on social media in the last 2 years, partly because of the recent integration of XRP with Rakuten.
By integrating the token with a well-known points system, the action demonstrates the expanding trend of integrating blockchain functionality into well-known consumer platforms. Furthermore, it could expand the practical use cases of the altcoin beyond trading and speculation as traditional platforms continue to explore blockchain-based solutions.
A Turnaround In Sight For The Asset
Santiment stated that traders are demonstrating excitement due to the fact that XRP is experiencing further adoption. As the asset finds increasing use cases outside of its traditional role in cross-border payments, adoption is gradually growing around it.
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As far as prices go, these events do not typically lead to a major price outbreak instantly. Instead, it is often seen after the initial wave of euphoria when FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) has calmed down, which tends to see the bullish outcome.
XRP investors and traders have been waiting a long time for a turnaround in price action since the altcoin fell from recent highs. Specifically, the asset’s value has declined by approximately-55% over the past 9 months, making one of its steepest drops in years. 
With patience after the euphoria subsides, Santiment noted that these types of key integrations with major financial companies offer a clear picture of what drives prices over the long term. In the meantime, this trend may present a good buying opportunity as markets usually move opposite to the direction the crowds lean.
]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/xrp-sees-renewed-interest-after-rakuten-pay-integration-news</link><guid>845555</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/XRP-chart-from-Santiment.jpeg?w=640&amp;#038;resize=640%2C360</dc:content ><dc:text>XRP Sees Renewed Interest After Rakuten Pay Integration News</dc:text></item><item><title>Garlinghouse Says Ripple Remains ‘Extremely Committed’ To XRP</title><description><![CDATA[Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse used an appearance at XRP Las Vegas on April 30 to push back against doubts about the company’s alignment with XRP, arguing that the firm remains economically and strategically tied to the asset even as it expands deeper into institutional finance, stablecoins and regulated US infrastructure.
Speaking on stage, Garlinghouse said he has long found criticism of Ripple’s commitment to XRP “funny and strange,” given the company’s direct exposure to the asset and its role in building products around liquidity, utility and trust.
“Today, Ripple is still the largest holder of XRP on the planet. We are the most interested party in seeing XRP be successful. We will continue to be the most interested party in seeing XRP be successful,” Garlinghouse said. “And so whenever I read people kind of question that, I just think, like, it doesn’t make sense logically.”
The comments came during a wide-ranging panel that moved from Ripple’s advertising push in Las Vegas to US policy, the Clarity Act, stablecoin regulation, Ripple’s private-market valuation and the company’s relationship with the XRP community.
Ripple’s Institutional Push Still Runs Through XRP
Garlinghouse framed Ripple’s current strategy around making XRP “the most useful digital asset,” “the most liquid digital asset” and “the most trusted digital asset.” He tied that directly to Ripple’s enterprise business, including products and services for financial institutions and capital markets under what he referred to as Ripple Prime, as well as Ripple Treasury.
The CEO also addressed a recurring concern among XRP holders: whether Ripple’s stablecoin work, including RLUSD, could reduce XRP’s importance inside the company’s broader product stack. Garlinghouse said Ripple does not always publicly explain every strategic step, partly because doing so would disclose too much to competitors. But he argued that even moves that appear indirect are still designed to support XRP’s long-term role.
“We’re going to do things that may not at first blush make crystal clear sense,” he said. “But I swear to you, even if it doesn’t have a direct line from point A to point B, point B being good for XRP, it may be point A to point B to point C. It’s all in service of how do we do things that expand, grow, and drive in liquidity, utility, and trust in XRP.”
That formulation is important because it captures Ripple’s current balancing act. The company is no longer only defending XRP in court or selling a single payments narrative. It is building across custody, treasury, stablecoins, prime brokerage-style services and institutional market infrastructure, while asking the XRP community to view those efforts as connected to the same liquidity network.
Garlinghouse said Ripple now has around 1,500 employees and is having a record year across multiple areas. He also pointed to tokenization as a major area where the XRP Ledger could matter, even when Ripple itself is not the direct operator of every use case.
He cited bond settlement as one example of a market still burdened by slow and outdated processes. “Bond settlement is slow, it is arcane, and it is absurd to think about how that works in a world of the internet,” Garlinghouse said, adding that he believes it is “only a matter of time” before assets like bonds move on-chain.
Clarity Act Deadline Looms
The policy section of the interview centered on the Clarity Act and whether US market structure legislation can still move before the midterm election cycle disrupts the process. Garlinghouse said Ripple had been close to the finish line months earlier, but that the legislative process slowed after Coinbase, led by Brian Armstrong, urged caution.
His frustration was less about Ripple’s own regulatory status than about the broader industry. Garlinghouse argued that XRP already has the legal clarity others are still seeking because of the court ruling in Ripple’s fight with the SEC.
“XRP has clarity. XRP fought a very painful fight to get clarity. It’s a big deal,” he said. “We have a federal judge said in her opinion, XRP in and of itself is not a security. Boom. We have clarity. That’s what we care about.”
That distinction shaped much of Garlinghouse’s message. Ripple supports the Clarity Act, he said, because it would help the US crypto industry and give large financial institutions more confidence to engage. But he repeatedly separated that broader policy objective from XRP’s own status.
“If it doesn’t pass, I think that’s unfortunate for a lot of other players in the industry in the United States,” Garlinghouse said. “XRP is going to be okay no matter what.”
Still, he warned that the window is narrow. Garlinghouse said that if the bill does not move out of the Senate Banking Committee by the end of the third week of May, “we’re in real trouble.” If it clears committee, he said, he believes it can pass the Senate because bipartisan support exists at that level.
Ripple Looks Toward US Banking Rails
Garlinghouse also said Ripple’s conditional OCC trust charter approval is tied to its stablecoin strategy, particularly RLUSD, and described dual oversight from the New York Department of Financial Services and the OCC as a “belt and suspenders” approach. He said Ripple wants to be “the most white hat around stablecoins as possible” because of its institutional customer base.
He also confirmed that a Federal Reserve master account is “very much on our radar,” calling it a potential “big unlock” for Ripple and arguing that better financial services infrastructure would benefit the United States.
At press time, XRP traded at $1.37.
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Proposed Bitcoin Hard Fork Raises Concerns About Satoshi’s Holdings
In an X post, Tyler warned that Satoshi’s coins will likely be moved within a week of the proposed e-cash hard fork. Paul Sztorc, the founder of LayerTwo Labs, proposed a Bitcoin hard fork, which he called eCash, and revealed that it will drop this August. He explained that investor coins will be split, with these investors getting an equivalent of their BTC holdings in eCash.  
Sztorc further stated that their L1 Node is a near-copy of the Bitcoin core and is SHA256d mined. He also mentioned that forks will be via a one-time difficulty reset to its minimum value. As such, mining will be very difficult at the beginning. Meanwhile, the LayerTwo Labs founder revealed that they will change the seed nodes, the name, and the network magic. 
Sztorc also commented on how this Bitcoin hard fork will differ from the Bitcoin Cash hard fork. He noted that BTC holders are getting an advanced warning, and they plan to replay all transactions at first and also release a coin-splitter tool. The crypto founder added that this is a permanent, sustainable fix for BTC’s problems. The proposal has notably raised concerns about what will happen to Satoshi’s BTC holdings. 
Crypto educator DBCrypto suggested that the proposed Bitcoin hard fork was a ploy to gain access to Satoshi’s coins. He also called out those who may be supporting the proposal, as it goes against having privacy to one’s coins. 
Satoshi’s Coins Will Remain Untouched
In another X post, Sztorc addressed concerns about what will happen to Satoshi’s Bitcoin holdings, stating that they are not taking any of his coins. He said that, instead, they will “gift” the BTC creator 600,000 eCash, rather than 1.1 million coins, which is what he currently holds in BTC. 
Sztorc noted that these coins are more than what Satoshi got from Litecoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tether, and other crypto projects. He reiterated that BTC balances are untouched by eCash as they lack the BTC software or private key to move these coins. Meanwhile, as to how it would work, these eCash coins will move whenever a holder moves their BTC. However, if they sell their eCash coins, then the transaction will not replay on the Bitcoin network. 
At the time of writing, the BTC price is trading at around $77,000, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
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The comments mark one of the clearest public signals yet that parts of the US defense establishment now view BTC not only as a financial network, but as a national security domain.
The exchange came during an April 30 congressional hearing, when Rep. Lance Gooden pressed Hegseth on whether Bitcoin should be treated as an instrument of power projection. Gooden framed the issue through the lens of adversarial use, arguing that BTC has moved from a marginal asset to a strategic concern for Washington.
“Over the past decade, Bitcoin has evolved from a fringe asset into a matter of national security,” Gooden said. “Iran has demanded Bitcoin as a toll for transit through the Strait of Hormuz. North Korean cyber actors have leveraged it in ransomware campaigns, and China is believed to be stockpiling substantial holdings as part of a strategic reserve.”
Gooden then linked those concerns directly to the Indo-Pacific theater, citing recent testimony from Admiral Samuel Paparo, the commander of US Indo-Pacific Command. He said Paparo had stated that Bitcoin has “direct implications for power projection” and noted that USINDOPACOM was operating a Bitcoin node in furtherance of that mission.
Bitcoin Becomes Pentagon Focus
That framing put Hegseth in a position to answer a question that would have sounded unusual in a defense hearing only a few years ago: whether Bitcoin is a tool to project power, and whether the department is working to secure a US advantage against China’s “digital authoritarianism.”
Hegseth’s answer was brief but unusually direct. “I guess my short answer would be yes and yes,” he said. “Long an enthusiast of Bitcoin and crypto potential. And a lot of the things we’re doing, enabling it or defeating it, are classified efforts that are ongoing inside our department, which do provide us a lot of leverage in a lot of different scenarios. I appreciate that. And I share your views.”
The phrase “enabling it or defeating it” is the key policy signal. Hegseth did not describe BTC simply as an asset to be held, regulated, or monitored. He framed the Defense Department’s work around two operational tracks: using the technology where it creates strategic advantage, and countering it where adversaries use it against US interests.
The comments also build on Paparo’s earlier testimony. On April 21, Paparo told the Senate Armed Services Committee that Bitcoin can be relevant to American “power projection,” adding that “anything that supports all instruments of national power for the United States of America is to the good.” A day later, Gooden’s office said Paparo told the House Armed Services Committee that the US military was using a Bitcoin node to help “secure and protect networks.”
At press time, BTC traded at $77,168.
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The Hidden Flaw in BTC’s Tech Stock Correlation Narrative - CCN.com</title><description><![CDATA[Is Bitcoin Being Mispriced? The Hidden Flaw in BTC’s Tech Stock Correlation Narrative& & CCN.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/is-bitcoin-being-mispriced-the-hidden-flaw-in-btcs-tech-stock-correlation-narrative-ccncom</link><guid>845528</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Is Bitcoin Being Mispriced? The Hidden Flaw in BTC’s Tech Stock Correlation Narrative - CCN.com</dc:text></item><item><title>CryptoQuant Warns Bitcoin's April Rally Was Futures-Driven With Declining Spot Demand, Mirroring 2022 Bear Market Setup - Binance</title><description><![CDATA[CryptoQuant Warns Bitcoin's April Rally Was Futures-Driven With Declining Spot Demand, Mirroring 2022 Bear Market Setup& & Binance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/cryptoquant-warns-bitcoins-april-rally-was-futures-driven-with-declining-spot-demand-mirroring-2022-bear-market-setup-binance</link><guid>845544</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>CryptoQuant Warns Bitcoin's April Rally Was Futures-Driven With Declining Spot Demand, Mirroring 2022 Bear Market Setup - Binance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bhutan’s Bitcoin sell-offs hit $200 mln: Is the country letting go of its BTC reserve? - AMBCrypto</title><description><![CDATA[Bhutan’s Bitcoin sell-offs hit $200 mln: Is the country letting go of its BTC reserve?& & AMBCrypto]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bhutans-bitcoin-sell-offs-hit-200-mln-is-the-country-letting-go-of-its-btc-reserve-ambcrypto</link><guid>845515</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bhutan’s Bitcoin sell-offs hit $200 mln: Is the country letting go of its BTC reserve? - AMBCrypto</dc:text></item><item><title>Crypto Today: Bitcoin leads recovery, while Ethereum and XRP try to shake off the bearish pressure - FXStreet</title><description><![CDATA[Crypto Today: Bitcoin leads recovery, while Ethereum and XRP try to shake off the bearish pressure& & FXStreet]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/crypto-today-bitcoin-leads-recovery-while-ethereum-and-xrp-try-to-shake-off-the-bearish-pressure-fxstreet</link><guid>845540</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Crypto Today: Bitcoin leads recovery, while Ethereum and XRP try to shake off the bearish pressure - FXStreet</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Closes April Up 12% as Strategy's MSTR Posts First Positive Month Since July - Decrypt</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Closes April Up 12% as Strategy's MSTR Posts First Positive Month Since July& & Decrypt]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-closes-april-up-12-as-strategys-mstr-posts-first-positive-month-since-july-decrypt</link><guid>845508</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Closes April Up 12% as Strategy's MSTR Posts First Positive Month Since July - Decrypt</dc:text></item><item><title>Best Bitcoin Video Poker Sites in 2026: Top Crypto Casinos Ranked - DolphinsTalk</title><description><![CDATA[Best Bitcoin Video Poker Sites in 2026: Top Crypto Casinos Ranked& & DolphinsTalk]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/best-bitcoin-video-poker-sites-in-2026-top-crypto-casinos-ranked-dolphinstalk</link><guid>845517</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Best Bitcoin Video Poker Sites in 2026: Top Crypto Casinos Ranked - DolphinsTalk</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Holdings at Top 10 Centralized Exchanges Rise Above 2.85 Million, With Upbit Fourth - bloomingbit</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Holdings at Top 10 Centralized Exchanges Rise Above 2.85 Million, With Upbit Fourth& & bloomingbit]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-holdings-at-top-10-centralized-exchanges-rise-above-285-million-with-upbit-fourth-bloomingbit</link><guid>845531</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Holdings at Top 10 Centralized Exchanges Rise Above 2.85 Million, With Upbit Fourth - bloomingbit</dc:text></item><item><title>Explosive 2025: Why Bitcoin, Gold &amp; Silver Are Set to Surge w/ Alan Hibbard - GoldSilver</title><description><![CDATA[Explosive 2025: Why Bitcoin, Gold & Silver Are Set to Surge w/ Alan Hibbard& & GoldSilver]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/explosive-2025-why-bitcoin-gold-silver-are-set-to-surge-w-alan-hibbard-goldsilver</link><guid>845548</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Explosive 2025: Why Bitcoin, Gold &amp; Silver Are Set to Surge w/ Alan Hibbard - GoldSilver</dc:text></item><item><title>Gold vs Bitcoin: Why 2025’s Smart Money is Betting on Both - GoldSilver</title><description><![CDATA[Gold vs Bitcoin: Why 2025’s Smart Money is Betting on Both& & GoldSilver]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/gold-vs-bitcoin-why-2025s-smart-money-is-betting-on-both-goldsilver</link><guid>845511</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Gold vs Bitcoin: Why 2025’s Smart Money is Betting on Both - GoldSilver</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Friday, May 1, 2026: Prices moving higher this morning - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Friday, May 1, 2026: Prices moving higher this morning& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-and-ethereum-prices-today-friday-may-1-2026-prices-moving-higher-this-morning-yahoo-finance</link><guid>845492</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Friday, May 1, 2026: Prices moving higher this morning - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Justin Sun: Why Crypto Cards Are the ‘Next Evolution’ for Stablecoin Distribution</title><description><![CDATA[Tron founder Justin Sun has declared that crypto cards are the next structural phase in how digital assets reach everyday users. This follows a seismic year where stablecoins processed $33 trillion, surpassing Visa’s $14 trillion volume. 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276 Arrested, 6 Indicted In Global Crackdown
On Wednesday, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that an unprecedented collaboration between the FBI, the Dubai Police Department, and the Chinese Ministry of Public Security had led to the crackdown of at least nine crypto scam centers targeting Americans.
Earlier this month, the FBI revealed that US victims had lost $11.4 billion to crypto fraud in 2025, representing a 22% increase over 2024. As reported by Bitcoinist, phishing, extortion, and investment schemes remained the most reported scams, with older Americans suffering roughly $7.7 billion in losses.
The international crackdown was led by the Dubai Police, under the UAE Ministry of Interior, which arrested 275 individuals last week, including three people charged in the Southern District of California with federal wire fraud and money laundering charges. Meanwhile, the Royal Thai Police arrested an additional person, bringing the total of detentions to 276.
According to the DOJ, Thet Min Nyi, Wiliang Awang, Andreas Chandra, Lisa Mariam, and two other fugitive co-conspirators have been charged with federal fraud and money laundering and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Specifically, a grand jury in the Southern District of California indicted Thet Min Nyi and a fugitive co-defendant in March, charging them with wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and criminal forfeiture allegations.
In April 2026, Awang, Chandra, their fugitive co-defendant, and Mariam were also charged with wire fraud conspiracy, based on the crypto investment fraud schemes of two alleged scam organizations, Sanduo Group and Giant Company.
“These scammers thought they were safe half a world away,” said US Attorney Adam Gordon for the Southern District of California. “But their world has changed. Global crime now faces global justice.”
Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division emphasized that “the charges and arrests announced today reflect an international consensus that scam centers are unwelcome everywhere and must be rooted out.”
“Scam center organizers and fraudsters who defraud Americans and others will face justice in American courts and in courts around the world. In contemporary society, fraud is borderless, and law enforcement activity to combat it and eliminate it is as well,” he added.
Crypto Pig-Butchering Centers Busted
In 2025, FBI agents in San Diego opened an investigation after identifying multiple companies and individuals operating scam centers that conducted crypto investment fraud. Law enforcement authorities discovered that the six defendants managed, worked for, and recruited others to work at three companies that operated multiple alleged scam centers.
According to the indictment and other court records, the defendants seemingly engaged in crypto fraud schemes through “pit-butchering” scams, in which scammers gain a victim’s trust before exploiting them financially.
“The defendants targeted citizens of the United States and other countries by cultivating trust and affection with the victims, based on the charging documents and court filings,” the DOJ explained. “After that, the scammers promoted investments in cryptocurrencies and assisted victims in setting up accounts and transferring cryptocurrency to investment platforms that, unbeknownst to the victims, were false.”
Notably, the scammers encouraged victims to invest more by touting their alleged returns from the fake crypto investments, asking them to borrow money from friends and family or take out loans.
FBI agents have identified multiple victims in the US through complaints filed with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). After analyzing the complaints and crypto records, investigators have identified millions of dollars in losses from these crypto investment schemes.
The Dubai Police Department, through its parallel investigation, helped disrupt the scam operations, the DOJ noted, highlighting its close collaboration with international law enforcement agencies to identify and dismantle transnational criminal networks.
The announcement also underscored the Royal Thai Police (RTP) Immigration Bureau, Foreign Affairs, and Anti-Cyber Scam Center, and Meta Platforms’ assistance in the investigation.
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The recovery is real but not yet decisive — and as the market consolidates, a GugaOnChain report is drawing attention to a specific price zone that institutional participants appear to be watching with increasing focus.
The report identifies the $65,000 to $70,000 range as a zone of potential liquidity capture — the area where institutional accumulation has historically concentrated during corrective phases. With Bitcoin&#8217;s three-day pullback bringing that range back into realistic view, the framework for identifying whether smart money is actually positioning there has returned to the radar.
The analytical approach the report outlines is not a single signal but a convergence of three. The first rests on a metric that measures retail pain. When recent Bitcoin buyers are forced to sell at a loss — when the holders who bought in the past few months are capitulating at prices below their entry — the STH-SOPR falls below 1.0. That reading is not merely a bearish signal. It is the specific condition that has historically marked the moment when institutional participants begin filling positions, absorbing the cheap liquidity that retail panic produces.
The bleeding of weak hands and the buying of smart money are not opposites. In markets, they tend to happen at the same time, and identifying when they are occurring simultaneously is the framework the report is built around.
Two More Signals. When All Three Align, the Move Becomes Inevitable
The STH-SOPR reading confirms retail pain. But pain alone is not enough to validate institutional accumulation — it must be accompanied by the capital and the positioning that transforms a support test into a directional shock. The second and third pillars of the GugaOnChain framework provide those confirmations.
The stablecoin supply ratio tracks the firepower waiting on the sidelines. When large inflows of USDT arrive on Binance — the exchange that processes the largest share of global Bitcoin volume — it signals that institutional capital has been loaded and is ready to deploy.
That influx must coincide with a specific divergence in order flow: retail traders opening leveraged short positions in derivatives while institutions silently accumulate the actual asset in spot markets. The CVD captures that split in real time. When derivatives show aggressive shorting while spot buying quietly dominates, the structure for a squeeze is forming beneath the surface.
The funding rate completes the picture and provides the trigger. When the 30-day funding rate reaches persistent negative readings between -0.015% and -0.020%, short sellers have become dangerously overleveraged. They have borrowed heavily to bet against the price — and in doing so, they have created the directional fuel that makes a violent short squeeze not just possible but mechanically inevitable when institutional buying begins in earnest.
The convergence of all three — retail capitulation in spot, stablecoin firepower confirmed on Binance, and extreme negative funding guaranteeing overleveraged shorts — is the framework that filters noise from signal. When they align simultaneously, the directional shock the report describes does not arrive gradually. It arrives all at once.
Bitcoin Tests Range High As Recovery Meets Overhead Resistance
Bitcoin is trading around $76,000, pressing into a resistance zone that has repeatedly capped upside attempts since the February breakdown. After establishing a base between $64,000 and $68,000, the price has trended higher in a controlled recovery, forming a sequence of higher lows that reflects improving short-term structure. However, that recovery is now confronting a critical inflection point.
The $74,000–$76,000 region stands out as a clear supply zone. It previously acted as support before the breakdown and is now functioning as resistance, with multiple rejections confirming the presence of sellers. This aligns with the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, both trending downward and converging above the current price, reinforcing the broader bearish bias.
Momentum is slowing as the price approaches this level. Recent candles show smaller bodies and reduced follow-through, suggesting that buyers are losing strength as they encounter overhead supply. Volume patterns support this interpretation. The spike during the February selloff marked capitulation, but the subsequent recovery has occurred on relatively moderate volume, indicating limited conviction behind the move.
Structurally, Bitcoin remains range-bound between $64,000 support and $76,000 resistance. A decisive break above this zone would shift momentum and open a move toward $80,000, while rejection here risks a rotation back into the lower range.
Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 
]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-is-in-an-institutional-support-zone-here-are-the-three-metrics-funds-need-before-they-jump-in</link><guid>845560</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://i0.wp.com/img.cryptoquant.com/10045/quicktake/zlP2V_3fb30f3a7ea3f4e98da864e49e18cd9e27b780d431dfc66226391232148a4294.png?resize=1280%2C720&amp;#038;ssl=1</dc:content ><dc:text>Bitcoin Is In An Institutional Support Zone: Here Are The Three Metrics Funds Need Before They Jump In</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin seals best monthly gain in a year as S&amp;P 500 hits fresh all-time high - MSN</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin seals best monthly gain in a year as S&P 500 hits fresh all-time high& & MSN]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-seals-best-monthly-gain-in-a-year-as-sp-500-hits-fresh-all-time-high-msn</link><guid>845513</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin seals best monthly gain in a year as S&amp;P 500 hits fresh all-time high - MSN</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Offloads Another 500 BTC to NYDIG, Extending Sell Streak</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms has deposited another 500 BTC, worth $38.24 million, to institutional custodian NYDIG, extending one of the most consistent miner-selling patterns of 2026. Key Takeaways: Riot deposited 500 BTC worth $38.24M to NYDIG, extending its sustained 2026 sell streak. The move adds persistent supply pressure from one of the largest publicly listed [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-miner-riot-platforms-offloads-another-500-btc-to-nydig-extending-sell-streak</link><guid>845463</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-miner-riot-platforms-offloads-another-500-btc-to-nydig-extending-sell-streak-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Offloads Another 500 BTC to NYDIG, Extending Sell Streak</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin edges above $77,000, but institutional activity suggests downside hedging - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin edges above $77,000, but institutional activity suggests downside hedging& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-edges-above-77000-but-institutional-activity-suggests-downside-hedging-coindesk</link><guid>845483</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin edges above $77,000, but institutional activity suggests downside hedging - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin upside capped by $82K sell wall after UAE exits OPEC - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin upside capped by $82K sell wall after UAE exits OPEC& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-upside-capped-by-82k-sell-wall-after-uae-exits-opec-crypto-briefing</link><guid>845520</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin upside capped by $82K sell wall after UAE exits OPEC - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Top Crypto Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Could See A 'Push Higher' Before A Final Leg Down— Here's What Indicators Say - Benzinga</title><description><![CDATA[Top Crypto Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Could See A 'Push Higher' Before A Final Leg Down— Here's What Indicators Say& & Benzinga]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/top-crypto-analyst-predicts-bitcoin-could-see-a-push-higher-before-a-final-leg-down-heres-what-indicators-say-benzinga</link><guid>845510</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Top Crypto Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Could See A 'Push Higher' Before A Final Leg Down— Here's What Indicators Say - Benzinga</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Ended April With Biggest Monthly Gains in a Year: What’s Next? - CryptoPotato</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Ended April With Biggest Monthly Gains in a Year: What’s Next?& & CryptoPotato]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-ended-april-with-biggest-monthly-gains-in-a-year-whats-next-cryptopotato</link><guid>845512</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Ended April With Biggest Monthly Gains in a Year: What’s Next? - CryptoPotato</dc:text></item><item><title>Inside Bitcoin 2026: The Year the Faithful Outgrew the Price - Bloomberg</title><description><![CDATA[Inside Bitcoin 2026: The Year the Faithful Outgrew the Price& & Bloomberg]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/inside-bitcoin-2026-the-year-the-faithful-outgrew-the-price-bloomberg</link><guid>845494</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Inside Bitcoin 2026: The Year the Faithful Outgrew the Price - Bloomberg</dc:text></item><item><title>Hyperliquid Policy Center Fires Off CFTC Letter On Prediction Markets—Here’s What It Wants</title><description><![CDATA[The newly launched Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) has entered the US prediction market debate with a fresh submission to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). 
The Washington, D.C.-based non-profit, led by Jake Chervinsky, said it responded to the CFTC’s request for public input following an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (the “ANPRM”). 
Hyperliquid Policy Center Lays Out Its Case To CFTC
In its comment letter, filed on Thursday, HPC urges the CFTC to adopt a flexible, function-based approach so the regulatory framework can account for decentralized market designs. 
HPC also asked for an explicit path for US participants to access decentralized prediction markets, while emphasizing the importance of encouraging American leadership in decentralized financial innovation.
The policy center framed prediction markets as part of a broader US derivatives tradition. It noted that federal derivatives laws exist to support price discovery across commodities and to help producers and consumers plan and hedge risk. 
In that context, HPC argued that public, market-based prices function as “a public good” because they aggregate scattered information, produce signals that can support decisions in economic and political settings, and can outperform less structured approaches. 
The group added that prediction market pricing already influences prediction platforms, saying its data is integrated into major trading terminals, financial and news outlets, and social media.
In its view, decentralized prediction markets bring advantages rooted in design choices rather than operator discretion. The center described decentralized markets as transparent and non-custodial, with built-in operational resilience. 
Finally, HPC pointed to the idea that market data and collateral can be composed directly with other on-chain components, including smart contract environments and trading and risk management protocols.
HIP-4 Testing Meets Washington Push
According to the letter, those characteristics help advance regulatory objectives that the CFTC has discussed in relation to centralized prediction markets, including impartial access, settlement integrity, customer protection, and effective market surveillance. 
HPC emphasized, however, that rulemaking aimed at centralized structures should not inadvertently lock in assumptions that only a single exchange operator can exist at the center of the system, or that surveillance and settlement mechanics must be structured around a traditional operator model. 
The policy center said enabling access to decentralized prediction markets in the United States will require additional steps beyond the ANPRM process, but it argued the CFTC still has an opportunity to shape that access pathway.
The Hyperliquid Policy Center’s move comes amid broader industry activity around Hyperliquid. The policy center’s letter follows a new proposal reported by NewsBTC on Wednesday, describing Hyperliquid testing a system upgrade called HIP-4. 
The reported upgrade is intended to enable traders to bet on real-world outcomes on a platform that has drawn attention for rapid and aggressive expansion.
As of this writing, Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, was trading at $39, marking a 6% loss over the past week. 
Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com 
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The 30-day moving average of XRP&#8217;s funding rates on Binance has risen sharply, reaching its highest level since early February at 0.0002. That number requires context to feel significant. For the majority of the past several months, funding rates sat in negative territory — reaching a low of -0.0007 at the most bearish point — reflecting a derivatives market where short positions dominated, and bearish expectations were the consensus. Traders were paying to maintain their shorts. Long-side conviction was nearly absent.
That dynamic has reversed. Funding has crossed into positive territory, and the 30-day average has continued climbing — which means the reversal is not a daily noise event but a sustained, trend-level shift in how derivatives participants are positioning. Long positions are increasing. The willingness to pay to hold bullish exposure has returned to a market that had been persistently skeptical for months.
XRP at $1.35 may look like consolidation. The derivatives data suggest something different is building beneath it.
The Derivatives Market Is Moving Before the Price Does. That Tends to Matter
The Arab Chain report draws a distinction that prevents the current funding rate improvement from being dismissed as a routine daily fluctuation. The 30-day moving average is specifically designed to filter out noise — it smooths over the day-to-day volatility that makes short-term readings unreliable and surfaces the more stable, directional trends that persist across weeks rather than hours.
The fact that this average has reached its highest level since early February is not a one-day anomaly. It is a trend-level development that has been building gradually and has now reached a threshold that the data has not visited in nearly three months.
The divergence between that improving derivatives signal and XRP&#8217;s stable, range-bound price is the analytical detail the report identifies as most forward-looking. Derivatives markets move before spot markets. When funding rates shift directionally ahead of price, the historical pattern is that price eventually follows the derivatives signal rather than the reverse. XRP consolidating at $1.35 while long-side conviction quietly builds in the perpetual market is the sequence that typically precedes directional moves rather than continued stagnation.
The honest caution the report appends is worth taking seriously. Funding rates that rise too quickly can create overbought conditions — a market where long positions have accumulated so rapidly that any disappointment triggers forced exits and sudden corrections.
The current 0.0002 reading is elevated relative to recent months but not yet at the extreme levels that historically signal excess. The momentum is constructive. Managing the risk of that momentum becoming self-defeating is what determines whether the current setup resolves as the derivatives signal suggests or reverses before it does.
XRP Compresses Beneath Resistance As Range Tightens
XRP is trading around $1.37, continuing to consolidate within a clearly defined range that has held since the sharp February breakdown. After capitulating toward the $1.20 zone, price stabilized and began forming a horizontal structure between roughly $1.30 support and $1.45 resistance. That range remains intact, and recent price action shows compression rather than expansion — a sign that a larger move is building but not yet resolved.
The moving averages reinforce the lack of trend. XRP remains below the 200-day moving average, which is still trending downward and acting as dynamic resistance near the $1.45–$1.50 area. Meanwhile, the 50-day and 100-day averages are flattening and converging around the current price, reflecting equilibrium between buyers and sellers rather than directional conviction.
Volume supports this interpretation. The spike during the February selloff marked a clear capitulation event, but subsequent trading activity has declined steadily. The latest consolidation phase shows relatively muted volume, suggesting neither aggressive accumulation nor distribution is dominating the market.
From a structural perspective, XRP is coiling within a narrowing range. A break above $1.45 would invalidate the sequence of lower highs and shift short-term momentum, while a loss of $1.30 would reopen downside toward the February lows.
Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 
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Bitcoin Spot Volume Has Gone Through A Decline Recently
As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Glassnode in an X post, the Bitcoin Spot Volume has declined to multi-year lows. The &#8220;Spot Volume&#8221; here refers to an indicator that measures, as its name suggests, the total amount of the cryptocurrency (in USD) that&#8217;s becoming involved in trading activity on the various centralized spot exchanges.
When the value of the metric rises, it means the investors are ramping up their spot trading activity. Such a trend suggests interest in the cryptocurrency is increasing.
On the other hand, the indicator observing a decline implies investors may be shifting their attention away from the asset as the number of tokens becoming involved in spot trades is going down.
Now, here is the chart shared by Glassnode that shows the trend in the Bitcoin Spot Volume over the last few years:
As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Spot Volume witnessed a sharp spike following the price crash at the start of February, but the elevated trading activity lasted only temporarily as the metric soon plunged back to low levels.
Since then, the indicator has continued to move down, implying investors have been disengaging with the market. Interestingly, the downtrend has maintained despite the price recovery that BTC saw in April.
Recently, the Spot Volume dropped to its lowest levels since October 2023, showcasing just how low trading interest around the cryptocurrency has become. &#8220;Such low volume environments often coincide with reduced market depth and heightened sensitivity to flow shifts,&#8221; noted the analytics firm.
In some other news, the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has assumed a significantly negative level, as CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn has pointed out in an X post. The Coinbase Premium Gap keeps track of the difference between the BTC prices listed on Coinbase (USD pair) and Binance (USDT pair).
As the below chart shows, the indicator&#8217;s value has plummeted to a value of -$30 recently, suggesting that BTC has been trading at a discount on Coinbase as compared to Binance.
Bitcoin going for a lower rate on Coinbase naturally implies that users of the platform have been applying a higher amount of selling pressure than Binance traders. Alongside the recent Coinbase selling, BTC has observed a retrace, a potential sign that American institutional entities, the platform&#8217;s largest users, could be involved.
BTC Price
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $76,400, down 1.5% over the past week.
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Everyday Shopping, Now With Crypto
Rakuten Wallet launched a feature this week letting users in Japan swap their Rakuten Points directly into XRP. From there, those tokens can be traded inside the app or spent at over 5 million merchant locations through Rakuten Pay.
The rollout brings XRP into one of Japan&#8217;s largest retail payment networks — not a crypto exchange, not a niche fintech app, but the same platform millions of Japanese consumers already use to shop, pay bills, and collect rewards.
https://t.co/R7Gr5bMJPi
— Tats (@tatsuya_kohrogi) April 13, 2026
The numbers behind the program are hard to ignore. Rakuten&#8217;s loyalty ecosystem holds more than 3 trillion points, valued at roughly $23 billion. Some 44 million Rakuten Pay users are now within reach of the feature.
Ripple&#8217;s senior ecosystem growth manager Tatsuya Kohrogi said the significance lies in the audience: most of these users have never engaged with crypto at all.
Starting today, @Rakuten_Wallet users in Japan can convert @Rakuten Points into XRP, spot trade in-app, and spend across 5M+ merchant locations.
With 44 million Rakuten Pay users and $23B in loyalty points now redeemable for XRP, this is one of the largest retail deployments… pic.twitter.com/P7I52bGjVL
— RippleX (@RippleXDev) April 30, 2026
XRP Social Sentiment Up
Rakuten operates across e-commerce, banking, and telecommunications in Japan, processing trillions of yen in transactions each year.
That reach is what makes this integration unusual. Most crypto payment projects target people already inside the ecosystem. This one starts with people who are simply buying groceries or earning points on an online purchase.
RippleX confirmed the rollout on X, saying users can now convert points into XRP, trade in-app, and spend across the merchant network.
Reports indicate social sentiment for XRP in Japan has climbed to its second-highest point in two years since the news broke.
Long-Term Adoption Carries More Weight Than The Buzz
Analysts caution that price movement may lag behind the enthusiasm. Data shows sentiment spikes don&#8217;t always translate into immediate valuation changes — what matters more is whether users keep engaging with XRP after the initial novelty fades.
Ripple has been building its footprint in Japan since 2016, when SBI Group began supporting XRP-based cross-border transfers.
The company is also planning to roll out its RLUSD stablecoin through platforms in the country. As of writing, XRP was trading at $1.36, up about 3.25% over the past month.
Featured image from Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Zuma Press, chart from TradingView
]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/xrp-could-see-fresh-demand-as-japans-rakuten-unlocks-loyalty-point-conversions</link><guid>845446</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>XRP Could See Fresh Demand As Japan’s Rakuten Unlocks Loyalty Point Conversions</dc:text></item><item><title>Porvenir Launches Crypto Pension Fund in Colombia</title><description><![CDATA[Porvenir, the largest Colombian pension fund manager, opened the doors to cryptocurrency to its users by launching a new crypto investment portfolio option. “ Crypto Porvenir” allows exposure to crypto assets starting from 100,000 Colombian pesos, leveraging BlackRock’s IBIT ETF to simplify management and minimize costs. Key Takeaways: Porvenir launched a crypto portfolio using Blackrock’s [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/porvenir-launches-crypto-pension-fund-in-colombia</link><guid>845466</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mahalo-2026-04-30t080808-884-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Porvenir Launches Crypto Pension Fund in Colombia</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin’s surge to $77K pressures shorts, but absent spot and long leverage caps rallies - MSN</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin’s surge to $77K pressures shorts, but absent spot and long leverage caps rallies& & MSN]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-surge-to-77k-pressures-shorts-but-absent-spot-and-long-leverage-caps-rallies-msn</link><guid>845421</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin’s surge to $77K pressures shorts, but absent spot and long leverage caps rallies - MSN</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin ETF Saw Billions in April – But Is Institutional Demand Slowing? - Coinpedia</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin ETF Saw Billions in April – But Is Institutional Demand Slowing?& & Coinpedia]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etf-saw-billions-in-april-but-is-institutional-demand-slowing-coinpedia</link><guid>845431</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin ETF Saw Billions in April – But Is Institutional Demand Slowing? - Coinpedia</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin ETF News: April Inflows Hit $1.9B Despite Late-Month Outflows - Coinpedia</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin ETF News: April Inflows Hit $1.9B Despite Late-Month Outflows& & Coinpedia]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etf-news-april-inflows-hit-19b-despite-late-month-outflows-coinpedia</link><guid>845537</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin ETF News: April Inflows Hit $1.9B Despite Late-Month Outflows - Coinpedia</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin’s surge to $77K pressures shorts, but absent spot and long leverage caps rallies - TradingView</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin’s surge to $77K pressures shorts, but absent spot and long leverage caps rallies& & TradingView]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-surge-to-77k-pressures-shorts-but-absent-spot-and-long-leverage-caps-rallies-tradingview</link><guid>845403</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin’s surge to $77K pressures shorts, but absent spot and long leverage caps rallies - TradingView</dc:text></item><item><title>Silence Labs Launches Quantum-Safe Vault to Secure Crypto Custody</title><description><![CDATA[Silence Laboratories has launched a quantum-safe custody vault designed to protect digital assets from future cryptographic threats. The system combines post-quantum signatures with multi-party computation to help institutions transition without overhauling existing infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Silence Laboratories launched a quantum-safe vault using NIST’s 2024 ML-DSA standard. Bitgo and Infosys join early tests, signaling rising institutional [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/silence-labs-launches-quantum-safe-vault-to-secure-crypto-custody</link><guid>845467</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/silence-labs-launches-quantum-safe-vault-to-secure-crypto-custody-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Silence Labs Launches Quantum-Safe Vault to Secure Crypto Custody</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin hits $77,000 amid US-Israel-Iran tensions, oil prices surge - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin hits $77,000 amid US-Israel-Iran tensions, oil prices surge& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-hits-77000-amid-us-israel-iran-tensions-oil-prices-surge-crypto-briefing</link><guid>845407</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin hits $77,000 amid US-Israel-Iran tensions, oil prices surge - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Visa Expands Stablecoin Pilot To 9 Blockchains As Usage Hits $7B Run Rate</title><description><![CDATA[Visa has announced an expansion for its stablecoin pilot, with the payments processing giant adding Arc, Polygon, and three other blockchains.
Visa Has Added Five New Blockchains To Its Stablecoin Pilot
As revealed in a press release, Visa has expanded its global stablecoin settlement pilot with five new blockchains. The pilot enables issuers and acquirers to settle payments in stablecoins rather than traditional banking rails.
Stablecoins are digital assets that are tied to a fiat currency. Since these tokens run on the blockchain, they come with all the benefits that the technology allows, including cheap and fast settlements. This fact has made them gain popularity as a mode of payments, particularly in the cross-border case, and has attracted attention from giants like Visa.
The card payment firm noted:
Over the past year, stablecoins have evolved from a promising innovation to a practical way to move money globally, and Visa’s settlement pilots are helping partners streamline operations.
These fiat-tied cryptocurrencies are available on a range of blockchains. Earlier, Visa&#8217;s pilot included four of these networks: Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and Stellar. With the new expansion, Arc, Base, Canton, Polygon, and Tempo have also become part of the company&#8217;s program.
Rubail Birwadker, Global Head of Growth Products and Strategic Partnerships at Visa, said:
Expanding our stablecoin settlement pilot program to more blockchains means our partners can choose the networks that best fit their needs, while relying on Visa to provide a common settlement layer across all of them.
In the press release, Visa also shared an update on how the pilot is doing in terms of numbers. Compared to the last quarter, the annualized settlement run rate has gone up by 50%, reaching the $7 billion milestone. Visa&#8217;s push into stablecoins has come as this class of digital assets has seen regulatory momentum around the world, with perhaps the most important development being the signing of the GENIUS Act in the United States.
The global adoption has given resilience to the sector amid the downturn in the wider cryptocurrency market, with the total market cap associated with the fiat-pegged tokens even setting a new all-time high in mid-April, according to data from DefiLlama.
From the chart, it&#8217;s visible that the stablecoin market cap has followed a slight uptrend since October. In the same period, Bitcoin has gone down roughly 40% instead. Currently, the total valuation of the stables is sitting at about $319.8 billion, shy just $1.5 billion of the record.
Bitcoin Price
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is floating around $76,000, down 1.8% in the last seven days.
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That quiet, behind-the-scenes signal is now drawing attention from analysts who say it points to something bigger: Bitcoin may be deeply undervalued.
Bitcoin: Sentiment Has Shifted Sharply Since December
A joint survey by Coinbase Institutional Research and Glassnode polled 91 global investors between March 16 and April 7. The group included 29 institutions and 62 non-institutional participants. What they found marks a clear break from where things stood just months ago.
About 82% of institutional respondents and 70% of non-institutional respondents now classify the current market as a late bear or markdown phase. Back in December, only around one-third held that view. The shift happened fast.
Valuation opinions were just as pointed. Roughly 75% of institutions and 61% of non-institutions said Bitcoin is undervalued at current prices. Very few flagged it as overpriced.
Expectations around Bitcoin dominance also changed. The share of institutions expecting dominance to climb fell from 40% to 25%. A majority — about 54% — now expect it to hold near its current level of 58.1%, while 21% think it will slide.
Onchain Metrics Back The Undervaluation Argument
The survey findings don&#8217;t stand alone. Onchain data tells a similar story.
Analyst Woominkyu&#8217;s Bitcoin Combined Market Index, known as the BCMI, pulls together four separate metrics: MVRV, NUPL, SOPR, and investor sentiment.
MVRV compares market value against realized value. NUPL tracks net unrealized profit and loss across all holders. SOPR measures whether coins are being sold at a gain or a loss. Together, they give a broad picture of both price and behavior.
The BCMI recently moved from 0.26 to 0.37 — a range that has historically lined up with periods of deep undervaluation. Its 90-day average is still trending lower, which signals that selling pressure hasn&#8217;t fully dried up.
BTC – Is It Approaching a Relatively Undervalued Zone?
“An interpretation based on historical data suggests that the market has entered a zone reasonably close to undervalued territory.” – By @DanCoinvestor pic.twitter.com/qiAkYP5M9l
— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) March 11, 2026
But Woominkyu said the data suggests downside is becoming limited relative to long-term upside, and that the market is entering what he called a &#8220;value-accumulation zone.&#8221;
Analyst Crypto Dan made a similar observation in March. Based on the UTXO age band drop, he said Bitcoin is approaching undervalued territory, though a final bottom has not been confirmed.
Historical Patterns Point Toward A Potential Cycle Low
Reports indicate that whenever the one-week to one-month UTXO age band has hit levels like this since 2021, Bitcoin has typically found a cycle low within three to six months. That pattern doesn&#8217;t guarantee a repeat, but it gives the current setup some historical weight.
Featured image from MetaAI, chart from TradingView
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Calls Bitcoin A ‘Geopolitical Weapon Used By Multiple Adversaries’ - CryptoRank</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Recovery Near Resistance, Breakout Or Rejection Next? - TradingView</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Recovery Near Resistance, Breakout Or Rejection Next?& & TradingView]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-recovery-near-resistance-breakout-or-rejection-next-tradingview</link><guid>845424</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Recovery Near Resistance, Breakout Or Rejection Next? - TradingView</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Defends $75,000 Support as Middle East Risk, Fed Uncertainty Weigh - bloomingbit</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Defends $75,000 Support as Middle East Risk, Fed Uncertainty Weigh& & bloomingbit]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-defends-75000-support-as-middle-east-risk-fed-uncertainty-weigh-bloomingbit</link><guid>845433</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Defends $75,000 Support as Middle East Risk, Fed Uncertainty Weigh - bloomingbit</dc:text></item><item><title>Ripple Expands Korea Banking Footprint With Kbank Custody Deal</title><description><![CDATA[Ripple Custody will support Kbank’s digital asset wallet expansion in Korea’s regulated banking sector. The deal gives Korea’s first internet-only bank managed infrastructure for custody, asset control, and cross-border payment capabilities. Key Takeaways: Ripple will provide Kbank with managed custody infrastructure for institutional digital asset wallets. Kbank gains multi-party computation-based tools across multiple blockchain networks. 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The analysis, shared by dUNL validator Vet on X, examined all 7,810,364 XRP Ledger accounts and found that 76.82 billion tokens is currently held in accounts whose public keys have already been exposed through signed transactions.
The thread does not argue that quantum-capable attackers are an immediate operational risk. Instead, it frames the issue as a future migration and governance problem. Once quantum-resistant cryptography is implemented, active users can move funds to new quantum-safe accounts. The harder question is what happens to accounts that cannot move.
“What’s the problem with the Quantum threat that is so difficult to agree on how to solve?” Vet wrote. “We’ll need Quantum proof encryption eventually. That is most likely outcome. This means, once we implement such encryption, everyone can transfer their funds to a Quantum threat proof XRP account.”
The difficulty, he argued, starts where user agency ends. Dormant accounts may belong to people who lost keys, forgot about holdings, died, or are temporarily unable to act. In a future where quantum computers can exploit exposed public keys, those funds could become vulnerable while the owner remains silent.
“Here is already the Problem though,” Vet wrote. “People who can’t move their funds to a Quantum threat proof XRP account are at risk to have their funds stolen in a future with capable enough Quantum computers.”
Why Exposed Public XRP Keys Matter
Vet’s analysis rests on a key distinction: an account is considered “quantum exposed” only if it has submitted a signed transaction that revealed its public key on-ledger. Accounts that have never signed a transaction have not exposed that public key and are therefore treated as quantum safe under the framework used in the scan.
That distinction creates a split across the ledger. According to Vet, 5.6 million accounts holding 76.82 billion tokens are quantum exposed when dormancy is not considered. However, he said 96% of that exposed XRP is held by active accounts, meaning those users would be expected to migrate once a quantum-resistant account model becomes available.
The more contentious slice is dormant supply. Accounts that are both quantum exposed and dormant for at least five years hold 3.83% of all quantum-exposed XRP supply. Against total XRP supply, that represents 2.94%. The oldest dormant category, accounts dating back to the ledger’s 2013 genesis year, represents 0.03% of exposed XRP supply and 0.024% of total supply.
The account count follows the same pattern. Vet identified 1.33 million accounts in the five-year dormant and exposed bucket, while the 2013 dormant group contains roughly 15,000 accounts.
A Smaller Dormant Risk Than Bitcoin?
Vet positioned the XRP Ledger’s dormant exposure as materially smaller than Bitcoin’s most discussed quantum-risk edge case: early unmoved BTC, including coins attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto.
“Massively lower than Bitcoin, where genesis accounts alone aka Satoshi BTC are about 5% of supply,” he wrote. “That’s supply that is expected to not move to quantum safe addresses. This is not even including BTC sitting in P2PK accounts outside of Satoshi holdings.”
The comparison is important because the quantum debate in crypto is not only technical. It is social. If a network introduces quantum-resistant account types, active users can rotate. Dormant users cannot. That raises a difficult governance question: should untouched funds remain exposed, should protocol rules somehow protect them, or should the network accept the risk that future attackers may drain accounts whose owners never migrated?
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Vet described the dormant-account issue as a “litmus test for blockchains social layer,” noting that the XRP Ledger community faces the same type of question Bitcoiners have debated around early wallets.
Multi-Sig Is Not Automatically Safe
The scan also found that around 27% of XRPL accounts are already quantum safe, collectively holding approximately 23.16 billion XRP. Vet said these accounts either never signed a transaction, meaning their public key never appeared on the ledger, or they disabled their master key and now sign through a fresh RegularKey or SignerList that has not been exposed.
But the analysis also cautions against assuming that more sophisticated wallet setups are protected by default. Vet said 242 multi-signature wallets hold 36.60 billion XRP, equal to 36.6% of total supply, in a state where a quorum of signer public keys is already visible on-ledger. The largest examples, he said, include Ripple’s escrow distribution wallets.
“So even sophisticated multi-sig setups aren’t automatically safe — they require disciplined signer-key rotation,” Vet wrote.
The key nuance is operational. A single-key account can remain safe until it needs to spend, but spending reveals the relevant public key. Multi-signature setups can preserve safety if the quorum threshold is not yet exposed. Vet gave the example of a 4-of-8 SignerList with the master key disabled and only three signers’ keys visible on-ledger: the account can remain quantum safe because the exposed keys are still below the signing threshold.
At press time, XRP traded at $1.3758.
]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/new-ledger-scan-shows-how-much-xrp-is-quantum-exposed</link><guid>845449</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/XRPUSDT_2026-04-30_14-31-22.png?resize=1024%2C502</dc:content ><dc:text>New Ledger Scan Shows How Much XRP Is Quantum-Exposed</dc:text></item><item><title>US Spot-Bitcoin ETFs See $490 Million in Outflows Over Three Days, Signaling Weaker Institutional Demand - bloomingbit</title><description><![CDATA[US Spot-Bitcoin ETFs See $490 Million in Outflows Over Three Days, Signaling Weaker Institutional Demand& & bloomingbit]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/us-spot-bitcoin-etfs-see-490-million-in-outflows-over-three-days-signaling-weaker-institutional-demand-bloomingbit</link><guid>845429</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>US Spot-Bitcoin ETFs See $490 Million in Outflows Over Three Days, Signaling Weaker Institutional Demand - bloomingbit</dc:text></item><item><title>Gov. Mike Braun ceremonially signs bill banning the use of bitcoin ATMS in Indiana - 14 News</title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Mike Braun ceremonially signs bill banning the use of bitcoin ATMS in Indiana& & 14 News]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/gov-mike-braun-ceremonially-signs-bill-banning-the-use-of-bitcoin-atms-in-indiana-14-news</link><guid>845404</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Gov. Mike Braun ceremonially signs bill banning the use of bitcoin ATMS in Indiana - 14 News</dc:text></item><item><title>XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access Talks</title><description><![CDATA[Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla linked XRP to a potential U.S. payments shift as policymakers weigh limited Federal Reserve account access for stablecoin issuers. The proposal frames XRP as a possible dollar movement rail if RLUSD qualifies under the structure. Key Takeaways: Evernorth’s CEO said limited Fed account access could reshape stablecoin settlement infrastructure. XRP could [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/xrp-eyes-bigger-us-payments-role-amid-fed-access-talks</link><guid>845392</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/evernorth-xrp-fed-access-talks-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access Talks</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin climbs above $76K as Big Tech earnings spur mild recovery - FXStreet</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin climbs above $76K as Big Tech earnings spur mild recovery& & FXStreet]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-climbs-above-76k-as-big-tech-earnings-spur-mild-recovery-fxstreet</link><guid>845413</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin climbs above $76K as Big Tech earnings spur mild recovery - FXStreet</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Steady At US$78,000 As Ethereum Consolidates - Moomoo</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Steady At US$78,000 As Ethereum Consolidates& & Moomoo]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-steady-at-us78000-as-ethereum-consolidates-moomoo</link><guid>845432</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Steady At US$78,000 As Ethereum Consolidates - Moomoo</dc:text></item><item><title>Kevin Warsh nomination impacts Bitcoin price outlook amid hawkish stance - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Warsh nomination impacts Bitcoin price outlook amid hawkish stance& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/kevin-warsh-nomination-impacts-bitcoin-price-outlook-amid-hawkish-stance-crypto-briefing</link><guid>845427</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Kevin Warsh nomination impacts Bitcoin price outlook amid hawkish stance - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>XRP Takes Over Vegas As Massive Ad Blitz Kicks Off Ahead Of XRP Las Vegas 2026</title><description><![CDATA[XRP ads showed up at the Aria, Horseshoe, and Treasure Island during one of Bitcoin&#8217;s biggest annual events — a move that put Ripple&#8217;s messaging directly in front of tens of thousands of Bitcoin conference attendees.
Ripple Plants Its Flag Outside Bitcoin&#8217;s Backyard
The ad campaign unfolded across Las Vegas as Bitcoin 2026 ran from April 27 to 29 at The Venetian Resort. One of the more pointed placements was at Conrad Las Vegas, a Hilton premium hotel inside the Resorts World complex — sitting just outside the doors of the Bitcoin conference venue. That ad carried the message &#8220;Raise the Standard.&#8221;
Another ad, posted on the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino along the Las Vegas Strip, read &#8220;XRP didn&#8217;t fold&#8221; — a phrase that carries weight for the token&#8217;s community given Ripple&#8217;s years-long legal fight with the SEC. Ripple also ran a separate ad at Harrah&#8217;s Las Vegas aimed squarely at a financial crowd, with the line &#8220;Don&#8217;t gamble with cash flow forecasts&#8221; promoting its Ripple Treasury product.
#Bitcoin conference is underway…
But the real action is happening outside.#XRP
Watching @Ripple take over Las Vegas makes one thing clear:
The tides are shifting. #XRPLV26 is shaping up to be a monumental moment.
See you there. #LoveYouMucho pic.twitter.com/K5qb5ZwecR
— rayfuentes (@RayFuentesIO) April 28, 2026
Community builder Ray Fuentes first drew attention to the campaign, posting a video on X that captured the ads at multiple locations around the city. According to Fuentes, Ripple taking over Las Vegas signaled a turning point, and he called XRPLV26 a monumental moment for the crypto community.
This is the best clip out of Vegas.
The XRP community gives everyone over there something to look up to.
XRP Everywhere. https://t.co/XXV8srNqmb pic.twitter.com/pKATO5QxBB
— Vet (@Vet_X0) April 28, 2026
The XRP Community Responds
The video spread quickly. XRPL validator Vet clipped the footage showing the ad near The Venetian and posted it separately, calling it the best clip out of Vegas. Vet wrote that the crypto community gave those attending the Bitcoin conference &#8220;something to look up to.&#8221;
JUST IN: BITCOIN CONFERENCE IS A GHOST TOWN… $XRP Community This Could NEVER Be Us! pic.twitter.com/4q5UEUYB2k
— Good Evening Crypto (@AbsGEC) April 28, 2026
Reports also surfaced from inside Bitcoin 2026. Abdullah &#8220;Abs&#8221; Nassif, host of the Good Evening Crypto show, attended in person and posted video showing rows of empty seats inside the event. He suggested the altcoin community would never face the same turnout problem, describing the Bitcoin conference as a ghost town.
Bitcoin 2026, organized by BTC Inc. — the company behind Bitcoin Magazine — covers topics including institutional adoption, mining, infrastructure, and regulatory policy. Speakers at this year&#8217;s event included Michael Saylor, Tim Draper, Arthur Hayes, and Senator Cynthia Lummis.
When Bitcoin 2026 wraps, the Las Vegas 2026 event picks up the following day. The event runs April 30 to May 1 at Paris Las Vegas, located at 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd. Billed as the world&#8217;s largest XRP-focused conference, XRPLV26 covers development, tokenization, payments, real-world utility, and institutional adoption.
Featured image from Merlin Crypto, chart from TradingView
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Data from on-chain transaction tracker Lookonchain shows that two wallets linked to Galaxy Digital recently deposited 45,000 ETH across multiple crypto exchanges over a 15-hour window.
Ethereum Whales Move $104 Million In ETH To Exchanges
On-chain data shows that some Ethereum whale wallets are currently on a roll of transactions. These Ethereum whale wallets involved were flagged by Lookonchain as belonging to Galaxy Digital, the digital asset firm co-founded by Mike Novogratz.
The on-chain transfers flagged by Lookonchain show a clear pattern: large amounts of ETH moved from two whale wallets associated with Galaxy Digital-linked addresses into centralized crypto exchanges. 
As shown in the screenshots shared from Arkham data, the transfers were routed to Binance, Bybit, and OKX deposits, with individual movements including 15,000 ETH, 17,000 ETH, 10,000 ETH, 8,500 ETH, 7,500 ETH, 4,250 ETH, and 3,250 ETH across different transactions. Taken together, these transfers totaled 45,000 ETH, worth around $104 million, and all were made within the space of 15 hours.
Are Whales Crashing ETH?
Exchange deposits are noteworthy because they often increase the chance of selling. The movement of ETH from self-custody into an exchange can be interpreted as a sign that Galaxy Digital may already be selling a notable portion of its holdings.
The Ethereum price has fallen by 2.8% and 2.3% in the past 24-hour and seven-day timeframes, respectively. At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,262. 
The weakness is not limited to on-chain whale activity alone, as Spot Ethereum ETF inflows have also slowed down. SoSoValue data shows that Ethereum Spot ETFs recorded $87.7 million in net outflows on April 29, marking a third consecutive day of outflows. This was enough to flip the weekly flows to a negative $160 million.
However, the latest Ethereum weakness is not taking place in a one-sided whale dump. On-chain data shows that Ethereum is witnessing an equal amount of whale purchases that might be able to offset the selloffs.
For example, Lookonchain noted that Tom Lee’s BitMine bought another 20,000 ETH worth about $44.8 million on April 30, bringing its total purchases to 65,000 ETH worth roughly $147 million over the past 24 hours.
Other whale wallets are also showing signs of accumulation. Lookonchain reported that whale wallet 0xE5eB withdrew 4,361 ETH, worth about $9.98 million, from Kraken after three months of inactivity. Another newly created wallet, 0xA605, withdrew 2,000 ETH, worth about $4.58 million, from Binance.
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Solana Chosen by Meta for Stablecoin Payment
A new era in digital payments may be beginning in the financial landscape as Meta Platforms, an American multinational technology company, investigates providing stablecoin transactions. This move has captured the attention of the cryptocurrency sector as the firm plans to launch the payment solution on the Solana and Polygon blockchains.
Meta leveraging on Solana aligns with the rising demand for seamless cross-border payments and signals a possible shift toward blockchain infrastructure for faster, low-cost settlement solutions. With SOL’s high-speed solution, Meta may provide stablecoin functionality for a sizable user base worldwide.
In this integration, Meta will be offering Circle’s USDC stablecoin on the blockchain to pay eligible creators, bridging traditional platforms with Decentralized Finance (DeFi). To ensure eligibility, creators are expected to enter a compatible crypto wallet address through Facebook, the largest social networking platform, in payout settings.
Once it is completely implemented, the project will be a big step toward incorporating cryptocurrency-based payments into popular digital ecosystems. For now, this system will be limited to creators in Colombia and the Philippines, with broader global expansion scheduled for throughout 2026. 
After being paid, users are advised to convert their earnings into local currency by using a local cryptocurrency exchange, a classic behavior of an off-ramp. According to the report, payouts to creators will be processed via Stripe, a financial services platform that aids payments for all types of businesses. 
Western Union Is Adopting SOL’s Infrastructure
Another similar move was observed with Western Union, which has decided to utilize the Solana network for its USDPT stablecoin launch. This major development could reshape the foundations of global payments due to Western Union’s robust influence in cross-border payments. 
Upon integration, Western Union will be using the USDPT stablecoin via SOL as a means of settlement between the financial behemoth and its agents without involving SWIFT. Such a move indicates how stablecoins&#8217; function is shifting from the cryptocurrency narrative to actual payment infrastructure within the financial sector.
Currently, the USDPT stablecoin is in its final stages and is expected to go live in May, which will foster faster capital processing and reduce friction. Western Union’s decision is mainly triggered by the low fees, speed, and notable processing power of the Solana network compared to traditional rails. 
To further strengthen this move, the company is planning to introduce a “Stable Card” to facilitate consumer payments. &#8220;The Stable Card is particularly compelling in inflation-sensitive markets where customers want dollar-denominated value with immediate practical utility,&#8221; Western Union’s CEO McGranahan stated.
]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/meta-leverages-solana-network-for-next-gen-stablecoin-payments-what-to-know</link><guid>845373</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Meta Leverages Solana Network For Next-Gen Stablecoin Payments – What To Know</dc:text></item><item><title>Senator Warren Launches New Probe Targeting Tether And Commerce Secretary Lutnick</title><description><![CDATA[Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of the most prominent crypto skeptics in Washington, is now focusing her scrutiny on Tether and the man leading the Department of Commerce. 
In a new probe framed around alleged national security concerns, Warren and Senator Ron Wyden have asked Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to respond to reports that Tether provided a loan connected to a foreign stablecoin arrangement involving a trust that benefits Lutnick’s four children.
Senators Probe Lutnick’s Link To Tether
The issue, according to Bloomberg reporting and the letter sent by the senators, centers on the timing of Lutnick’s Cantor Fitzgerald divestiture and a subsequent credit filing in New York. 
The lawmakers point out that Bloomberg reported Lutnick sold his Cantor Fitzgerald stake to his children the day after divesting it, following his previous ownership of what was described as a “multi-billion dollar position.” 
Then, one day later—October 7,2025—a credit document was filed in New York indicating that Tether lent an undisclosed amount to a trust called “Dynasty Trust A.” The letter states that Lutnick’s four children are the beneficiaries of that trust.
Warren and Wyden argue the arrangement, if accurate, would raise serious questions about the relationship between Lutnick and the crypto company and about whether Tether could have influenced policy decisions made by a Cabinet secretary. 
In their letter, the senators say they want to be sure Tether did not seek to bribe or exert control or influence over Lutnick. They also suggest that the reported loan may have helped provide capital for Lutnick’s sons to purchase his Cantor Fitzgerald stake, while Tether, in return, gained an interest in assets held by the children through the trust.
‘Favorable Treatment’ In The GENIUS Act?
The senators’ concern is not limited to corporate connections alone. The letter describes Tether as being viewed by critics as a “dream currency” for money laundering and says the Department of Justice (DOJ) was reportedly investigating Tether over possible violations of sanctions and anti-money laundering rules. 
Against that backdrop, the lawmakers say the reported loan becomes even more troubling given Lutnick’s close relationship with Tether before his nomination and what the letter calls the favorable treatment Tether received in the GENIUS Act, the country’s first stablecoin bill signed by President Trump last July.
In seeking answers, the lawmakers ask Lutnick to address eight specific questions by May 13. Among the questions, they ask whether he was aware that Tether provided a loan to Dynasty Trust A, describing that trust as one for the benefit of his four children, and, if so, to explain his role in procuring, soliciting, and/or negotiating the loan. 
They also ask whether the loan financed the divestiture of his Cantor Fitzgerald stake and to provide the size and terms of the loan, along with a copy of the credit document.
The senators further ask whether Lutnick agreed—either explicitly or implicitly—to use his position as Commerce Secretary to benefit Tether in exchange for a loan that facilitated his children’s acquisition of his Cantor stake. 
They also request information about other sources of financing for the divestiture, including what other funding provided capital to Dynasty Trust A or any related legal entities involved in the divestiture, aside from Tether.
Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com 
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Key Takeaways: Carrot ( DeFi Carrot) shut down April 30, 2026, citing the $285 million Drift Protocol exploit [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/solana-yield-protocol-carrot-shuts-down-after-drift-exploit-drains-8m-in-tvl</link><guid>845398</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/solana-yield-protocol-carrot-shuts-down-after-drift-exploit-drains-8m-in-tvl-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Solana Yield Protocol Carrot Shuts Down After Drift Exploit Drains $8M in TVL</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Crash Incoming? April Surge Was Built on Shaky Ground, Analysts Warn - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Crash Incoming? April Surge Was Built on Shaky Ground, Analysts Warn& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-crash-incoming-april-surge-was-built-on-shaky-ground-analysts-warn-yahoo-finance</link><guid>845409</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Crash Incoming? April Surge Was Built on Shaky Ground, Analysts Warn - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Crash Incoming? April Surge Was Built on Shaky Ground, Analysts Warn - Decrypt</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Crash Incoming? April Surge Was Built on Shaky Ground, Analysts Warn& & Decrypt]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-crash-incoming-april-surge-was-built-on-shaky-ground-analysts-warn-decrypt</link><guid>845418</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Crash Incoming? April Surge Was Built on Shaky Ground, Analysts Warn - Decrypt</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin ETFs see $819.7M inflows amid US-Iran ceasefire - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin ETFs see $819.7M inflows amid US-Iran ceasefire& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etfs-see-8197m-inflows-amid-us-iran-ceasefire-crypto-briefing</link><guid>845308</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin ETFs see $819.7M inflows amid US-Iran ceasefire - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Ex-PayPal president unveils bullish Bitcoin target - thestreet.com</title><description><![CDATA[Ex-PayPal president unveils bullish Bitcoin target& & thestreet.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/ex-paypal-president-unveils-bullish-bitcoin-target-thestreetcom</link><guid>845291</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Ex-PayPal president unveils bullish Bitcoin target - thestreet.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Top Cryptocurrencies Rise; Bitcoin Holds Above $76,000 - Moomoo</title><description><![CDATA[Top Cryptocurrencies Rise; Bitcoin Holds Above $76,000& & Moomoo]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/top-cryptocurrencies-rise-bitcoin-holds-above-76000-moomoo</link><guid>845317</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Top Cryptocurrencies Rise; Bitcoin Holds Above $76,000 - Moomoo</dc:text></item><item><title>Dogecoin Just Entered A New Market With This Latest Move, But Will It Make A Difference?</title><description><![CDATA[Dogecoin is now being packaged for institutional investors through a regulated financial product in Europe, marking another step in its transition from internet meme to tradable asset within traditional markets. This move raises a key question: will this move materially impact Dogecoin’s long-term trajectory, or is it simply another symbolic milestone in crypto’s ongoing institutional push?
Dogecoin’s Institutional Exposure Through 21Shares’ Listing
On the 27th of April 2026, 21Shares confirmed that a Dogecoin exchange-traded product had been listed on Xetra. Xetra is widely recognized as Europe’s largest ETF trading venue, making the listing a notable expansion for DOGE into a more structured financial environment.
The new product is a physically backed exchange-traded product (ETP), meaning the issuer holds actual DOGE tokens in custody instead of relying on derivatives or synthetic mechanisms to mirror the asset’s price. Investors, therefore, gain price exposure to Dogecoin through a security that trades on traditional exchanges without needing to open a crypto wallet, manage private keys, or interact with blockchain infrastructure.
According to 21Shares, the product is designed to provide institutional-grade access to digital assets while maintaining familiar market infrastructure. The firm already operates a wide range of crypto ETPs across several major European exchanges, including Euronext Paris, Euronext Amsterdam, the London Stock Exchange, and the SIX Swiss Exchange. Adding Xetra expands the reach of the Dogecoin product to another major hub used by asset managers, banks, and institutional investors.
The newly launched ETP listing positions Dogecoin within Europe’s largest ETF trading ecosystem, while also bridging institutional finance and internet culture through the cryptocurrency’s origins as one of the most recognizable meme-driven assets in the market.
Can This Expansion Change DOGE Market Trajectory?
While the listing marks a structural milestone, its broader market impact depends on whether institutional demand follows. Exchange-traded crypto products typically aim to remove operational barriers that prevent large investors from holding digital assets directly. Compliance requirements, custody risks, and internal policy restrictions often limit direct crypto exposure for funds and asset managers.
By offering Dogecoin through a regulated exchange product, 21Shares effectively lowers those barriers. Institutional investors can now gain DOGE exposure through standard brokerage accounts, similar to how they would buy an ETF tracking equities or commodities.
However, access alone does not guarantee inflows. Dogecoin’s investment narrative remains different from assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum, which are often associated with store-of-value or smart-contract utility narratives. DOGE&#8217;s reputation is still closely tied to its meme origins and social media popularity.
That difference means the listing alone does not automatically shift Dogecoin’s trajectory. What it does accomplish is removing the final structural barrier preventing institutions from accessing it. Whether this development makes a real difference for DOGE ultimately depends on one factor: if institutional investors actually allocate capital to it. Without that demand, the launch represents expanded access rather than a transformation of Dogecoin’s market position.
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Even as its price action remains muted, a crypto analyst has announced that XRP’s fundamentals are accelerating. According to the analyst, XRP is currently centered around several bullish developments that strengthen its underlying outlook. He believes that these events are also solidifying XRP’s fundamentals and could help support a breakout in the future. 
Analyst Points To Strengthening XRP Fundamentals
X Finance Bull, a crypto analyst, has taken to X to share a bullish forecast for XRP while addressing concerns about its underperforming price. In his post, the analyst noted that XRP has been stuck in a range between $1.1 and $2.4 for four months straight, showing no clear signs of a sustained uptrend. 
He stated that this steady downtrend and prolonged consolidation can be frustrating for investors and traders, as it tests their patience, conviction, and belief in XRP’s bullish outlook. X Finance Bull added that this frustration becomes even worse when major bullish developments unfold and the price shows little to no reaction. 
Some of the bullish events he described include the launch of XRP ETFs and the Ripple Treasury. He also mentioned the RLUSD stablecoin surpassing $1.56 billion in market value, Goldman Sachs’ recent $153 million XRP investment, and ongoing progress on the CLARITY Act. Despite these developments, X Finance Bull noted that XRP continues to trade around $1.37. 
From his perspective, XRP’s downtrend was intentionally made brutal to shake out weak hands. X Finance Bull noted that the current price slump was designed to make traders doubt and sell before a potential uptrend. He also said that it was normal for fundamentals and price movements to be completely disconnected in a bear market. He added that every market cycle has a phase in which price action enters a boring, painful consolidation before a strong bullish reversal. 
Accelerating Fundamentals May Drive XRP Price Breakout
Looking at the market more positively, X Finance Bull noted that the disconnect between XRP’s price and ongoing bullish developments is not a sign of weakness. He pointed out that even as the price looked weak, it did not break when oil crashed 12%, or when XRP’s legislation was delayed for months, or even after attempts by the banking lobby to cancel the CLARITY Act compromise. 
According to him, this resilient foundation is a testament to XRP’s underlying strength over the past four months. As a result, he believes that XRP’s current price action reflects controlled accumulation rather than weakness. He added that the cryptocurrency’s fundamentals are also still improving and could eventually influence price action. As such, he urges investors to remain patient until a potential breakout occurs.
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However, traders appear to be gradually switching into a bearish stance on BTC as evidenced by growing short positions around the leading cryptocurrency asset, particularly among seasoned investors.
Large Players Are Increasingly Shorting Bitcoin
While the Bitcoin price is facing sideways action, an important shift in sentiment and behavior is being observed among investors. Bitcoin has managed to hold above the $75,000 following a drop on Wednesday, but large investors or whales are not convinced about BTC’s price stability in the near term.
As revealed by Joao Wedson, the founder of Alphractal and a data analyst, whales are increasing their short positions in Bitcoin. Even as broader markets remain mixed, these key investors, regarded as the most influential players in the market, are more confident about a downward move for BTC than an upward move.
Wedson’s analysis stems from the Bitcoin Whale Vs Retail Delta, which is positioned at -0.18. This reading signals that large investors have significantly reduced their net-long exposure relative to retail traders. In practical terms, while smaller traders continue to have a bullish bias, larger participants are positioned more defensively, possibly short.
A trend like this is typically considered a crucial signal due to how whale activity quickly shapes liquidity and price direction of an asset. Thus, BTC is now at a pivotal moment, one that could serve as a major trigger for its next trajectory.
According to Wedson, this negative divergence usually acts as a contrarian flag. When retail buyers continue to make purchases while skilled traders withdraw from long exposure, it may indicate distribution or, at the very least, a lack of conviction at the current price levels.
With time, the dynamic often shifts through retail capitulation, forced selling, or whales&#8217; re-entry, making this a critical zone to monitor the stability of the momentum. 
How It Can Flip The Market’s Direction
Wedson highlighted that this trend carries weight in the market. At this point, the magnitude of this gap implies retail investors are absorbing supply without getting sponsored by institutional players. Historically, this setup has preceded volatile reversals or prolonged consolidation, which lasts until whale positioning aligns with the crowd.
For a deeper view into the positioning divergence, Wedson has outlined other key indicators such as Funding Rates and Open Interest (OI). Exploring these indicators would reveal whether retail is paying excessive premiums to maintain these leveraged longs. Furthermore, they show how vulnerable these positions are to liquidation cascades. 
In the meantime, the expert has put in place an awareness alert, which will help in identifying potential whale accumulation ahead of retail when the Whale Vs Retail metric crosses back into positive territory.
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That is precisely what happened this week, when analyst Ali Martinez pointed to an interesting trend in XRP whale behavior. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed that 1.10 billion XRP were moved by whale accounts over the past week, using Santiment data to show a drop in the supply held by large wallets.
Reading The 1.1 Billion XRP Move
According to Martinez, who shared the finding on X alongside a Santiment chart, approximately 1.10 billion XRP was sold or redistributed by whales over the course of a single week. The chart shows whale holdings declining sharply from a peak of roughly 8.84 billion XRP down to approximately 7.66 billion, with the highest drop recorded on April 21 before flattening out.
1.10 billion $XRP were sold or redistributed by whales over the past week. pic.twitter.com/mah2JTuta7
— Ali Charts (@alicharts) April 28, 2026
That kind of drop shows a coordinated trend of selling or redistribution among large XRP holders. This is why the wording “sold or redistributed” matters. On-chain balance changes can show that whales reduced their holdings, but they do not always reveal the final motive behind the movement. Some tokens may have been transferred to exchanges and some may have been moved into smaller wallet addresses.
The market impact of the move on XRP&#8217;s price action cannot be dismissed, as the price has weakened over the past week. Data from CoinGecko shows a 7-day decline of about 3.7% at the time of writing. That makes the whale movement more sensitive because large holder distribution during a weak price phase can increase caution among traders.
What Comes Next After This?
The question raised by the whale data is what happens next for XRP ashe altcoin is currently trading at $1.37, pinned below the $1.4 resistance that a few analysts have identified as the important level for the next directional move.
Another question is whether XRP can absorb this supply movement without losing more ground. XRP has already fallen more than 60% over the past nine months and is only starting to reduce its corrections in April. Technical analysis of liquidity zones shows that there are liquidity pockets in both bullish and bearish directions, which means it could resolve in either way in the coming days. 
Nonetheless, the altcoin is about to close April in the green, which would be its first green monthly candle since September 2025. That matters because it would show that buyers are finally beginning to slow the broader downtrend. It also gives a clear level to watch heading into May, as a green monthly close could improve retail sentiment around the cryptocurency.
Therefore, the 1.1 billion XRP movement from whales should be treated as more of a warning signal and not a final verdict. If XRP finds stability around $1.37 and closes April on a bullish note, and whale balances stop falling, then the move may end up as redistribution.
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Specifically, he highlighted the new escrow service and what it could mean for token holders. 
XRPL Validator Spotlights New XRP Escrow Service as Ripple Expands
In an X post, Vet stated that “XRP escrows on steroids” might be coming soon. He indicated that this feature will combine zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) and smart escrows (programmable Escrows), which he described as a powerful combo. The XRPL validator further explained that this escrow service will be similar to using off-chain data via Chainlink in a ZKP that the network verifies natively. This will enable token escrows to be triggered by verified off-chain events. 
As to what is needed to implement this on Ripple’s XRP Ledger, the validator stated that they will need ZKP host functions and Smart Escrows. It is worth noting that the XRPL recently integrated native ZK technology, enabling on-chain privacy for institutional investors, which network stakeholders described as the missing piece for institutional adoption. 
Ripple’s developers also continue to put forward new upgrades to boost the XRP Ledger’s adoption. This includes upgrades such as the Permissioned DEX and domains for institutional investors to trade in a regulated environment. Meanwhile, proposed upgrades, such as a native lending protocol to boost XRP’s use case, are being considered. 
Vet highlighted how these upgrades already appear to be paying dividends. In another X post, he noted that there has been a big increase in RWA issuance on the XRP Ledger across the board. The XRPL validator further remarked that the network is becoming a stronger distribution platform for asset issuers, with new XRP integrations every week.
XRP Treasury Firm Highlights 8X Growth In Tokenized Treasuries On XRPL
In an X post, Ripple-backed XRP treasury firm Evernorth revealed that the tokenized U.S. Treasuries on the XRPL have grown from $50 million 12 months ago to $418 million as of today. This represents an 8x increase in a single year. The firm also alluded to the transfer volume, which signals the institutional adoption that the network is currently witnessing. 
Evernorth stated that the transfer volume of these tokenized U.S. Treasuries on the XRP Ledger in 2025 was $70 million. Meanwhile, the transfer volume this year is already at $352 million, representing a 5x increase year-over-year (YoY), with the year just four months in. In line with this, the Ripple-backed firm noted that more U.S. Treasuries are being tokenized on the XRPL, and those already on the network are being traded more frequently. 
Related Reading: Why Does Ripple Keep Unlocking And Selling Millions Of XRP Every Month?
At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.36, down over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
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The move gives Ripple capacity to double the size of its existing local operations, according to the company, and comes as the Middle East has become an increasingly important part of its global customer base. The new headquarters is located in the DIFC, one of Dubai’s core financial hubs and a key jurisdiction for regulated digital asset activity.
Ripple Doubles Down On UAE
The firm first established its MEA regional headquarters in Dubai in 2020. Since then, the company says its regional business has expanded alongside demand from banks, fintechs and enterprises seeking blockchain-powered financial infrastructure. Its regional client and partner base includes Zand Bank, Ctrl Alt, Garanti BBVA, Absa Bank and Chipper Cash.
The expansion is not just a real estate move. For Ripple, it is a signal that the UAE has become one of the company’s main regulatory and commercial anchors outside the United States, particularly for cross-border payments and custody products aimed at institutional clients.
“In recent years the Middle East has become an increasingly vital driver of Ripple&#8217;s global growth. Our new regional headquarters is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to playing our part in the region&#8217;s upward trajectory,” said Reece Merrick, Ripple’s Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa. “From our earliest days in the UAE, we have seen first-hand the appetite from local businesses for regulated, blockchain-powered payment infrastructure, an appetite that is only growing. A larger team, based here in Dubai, will enable us to go further in supporting our clients and partners across the region and beyond.”
The timing follows a series of regulatory milestones for Ripple in Dubai. In March 2025, the company became the first blockchain payments provider to be fully licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, allowing it to deliver regulated cross-border digital payment services from within the DIFC.
More recently, the DFSA approved RLUSD, Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin, as a recognised crypto token. That status enables regulated firms operating in the DIFC to use RLUSD, strengthening Ripple’s pitch to institutional clients looking for compliant digital asset settlement and liquidity tools.
For Dubai, Ripple’s expansion reinforces the emirate’s broader push to attract digital asset companies that can operate inside formal regulatory structures rather than outside them. The DIFC has positioned itself as a venue for financial firms that want access to digital asset rails while staying within a supervised framework.
“Ripple&#8217;s expansion within DIFC is a strong signal of the confidence that world-leading digital asset firms have in Dubai as a global hub for blockchain technology,” said Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer at DIFC Authority. “Since establishing its regional headquarters here, Ripple has been a model for how digital asset firms can operate with both ambition and accountability &#8211; connecting institutions to the future of finance through regulated, scalable technology. We look forward to deepening that partnership as they grow their presence in the DIFC.”
At press time, XRP traded at $1.3737.
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Bitwise CIO Claims Strategy Behind BTC Gains - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin's (BTC/USD) Price Outlook: Struggling against resistance in a high-stakes consolidation phase - marketpulse.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin's (BTC/USD) Price Outlook: Struggling against resistance in a high-stakes consolidation phase& & marketpulse.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-btcusd-price-outlook-struggling-against-resistance-in-a-high-stakes-consolidation-phase-marketpulsecom</link><guid>845140</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin's (BTC/USD) Price Outlook: Struggling against resistance in a high-stakes consolidation phase - marketpulse.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Twenty One Capital (XXI) details vision to merge with Strike and Elektron - Stock Titan</title><description><![CDATA[Twenty One Capital (XXI) details vision to merge with Strike and Elektron& & Stock Titan]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/twenty-one-capital-xxi-details-vision-to-merge-with-strike-and-elektron-stock-titan</link><guid>845166</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Twenty One Capital (XXI) details vision to merge with Strike and Elektron - Stock Titan</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Forecast: Breakdown or bounce from key support? - FXStreet</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Forecast: Breakdown or bounce from key support?& & FXStreet]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-forecast-breakdown-or-bounce-from-key-support-fxstreet</link><guid>845207</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Forecast: Breakdown or bounce from key support? - FXStreet</dc:text></item><item><title>Wasabi Protocol Loses $5M After Attacker Seizes Deployer Admin Key Across 3 Chains</title><description><![CDATA[An attacker seized control of Wasabi Protocol’s deployer admin key on Thursday, draining an estimated $4.5 million to $5.5 million from perp vaults and liquidity pools across three blockchains. Key Takeaways: An attacker drained $4.5M to $5.5M from Wasabi Protocol by compromising the deployer EOA admin key on April 30, 2026. Virtuals Protocol froze margin [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/wasabi-protocol-loses-5m-after-attacker-seizes-deployer-admin-key-across-3-chains</link><guid>845102</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wasabi-protocol-loses-5m-after-attacker-seizes-deployer-admin-key-across-3-chains-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Wasabi Protocol Loses $5M After Attacker Seizes Deployer Admin Key Across 3 Chains</dc:text></item><item><title>Tether Proposes Three-Way Merger to Build Integrated Bitcoin Platform Around Twenty One Capital - unchainedcrypto.com</title><description><![CDATA[Tether Proposes Three-Way Merger to Build Integrated Bitcoin Platform Around Twenty One Capital& & unchainedcrypto.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/tether-proposes-three-way-merger-to-build-integrated-bitcoin-platform-around-twenty-one-capital-unchainedcryptocom</link><guid>845160</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Tether Proposes Three-Way Merger to Build Integrated Bitcoin Platform Around Twenty One Capital - unchainedcrypto.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Hamak Strategy reports 2025 results, acquires Bitcoin and gold - Investing.com</title><description><![CDATA[Hamak Strategy reports 2025 results, acquires Bitcoin and gold& & Investing.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/hamak-strategy-reports-2025-results-acquires-bitcoin-and-gold-investingcom</link><guid>845187</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Hamak Strategy reports 2025 results, acquires Bitcoin and gold - Investing.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Dips to $76K as Oil Hits $120 and Fed Turns Hawkish - Bitbo</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Dips to $76K as Oil Hits $120 and Fed Turns Hawkish& & Bitbo]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-dips-to-76k-as-oil-hits-120-and-fed-turns-hawkish-bitbo</link><guid>845152</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Dips to $76K as Oil Hits $120 and Fed Turns Hawkish - Bitbo</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $2.44Bn in April as Institutional Demand Returns - Investing.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $2.44Bn in April as Institutional Demand Returns& & Investing.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etf-inflows-hit-244bn-in-april-as-institutional-demand-returns-investingcom</link><guid>845158</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $2.44Bn in April as Institutional Demand Returns - Investing.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Prediction: Forbes Takes Aim at Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin – Chinese Propaganda - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Prediction: Forbes Takes Aim at Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin – Chinese Propaganda& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-prediction-forbes-takes-aim-at-eric-trumps-american-bitcoin-chinese-propaganda-yahoo-finance</link><guid>845149</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Prediction: Forbes Takes Aim at Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin – Chinese Propaganda - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Jack Dorsey Backs 'Bitcoin World Premiere' Of Julian Assange Documentary: 'There Was Natural Resonance Wi - Benzinga</title><description><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey Backs 'Bitcoin World Premiere' Of Julian Assange Documentary: 'There Was Natural Resonance Wi& & Benzinga]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/jack-dorsey-backs-bitcoin-world-premiere-of-julian-assange-documentary-there-was-natural-resonance-wi-benzinga</link><guid>845177</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Jack Dorsey Backs 'Bitcoin World Premiere' Of Julian Assange Documentary: 'There Was Natural Resonance Wi - Benzinga</dc:text></item><item><title>Meta Picks Solana And Polygon For Creator Stablecoin Payouts</title><description><![CDATA[Meta has begun rolling out USDC payouts for select creators in Colombia and the Philippines, marking the company’s most concrete return to crypto payments since the collapse of its Libra and Diem ambitions. The feature uses Solana and Polygon as supported blockchain rails, putting two major public networks inside a creator-payment flow run through Meta’s payout system.
According to Meta’s business help page, stablecoin payouts are currently available only to select creators in the two markets. Fortune reported that creators who choose the option are asked to add a third-party crypto wallet address to Facebook’s payout platform, with payments made in USDC over Solana or Polygon. Meta is not providing its own conversion service from USDC into local currency, meaning creators who want fiat will need to rely on external wallets, exchanges or payment services.
Meta Turns To Solana And Polygon
The rollout is narrow, but the signal is larger. Meta is not launching a new currency, not reviving Libra, and not trying to build a vertically controlled global money network. Instead, the company is testing stablecoin payouts through existing crypto infrastructure, using USDC and established chains to move money to creators in markets where cross-border payouts can be slow, expensive or operationally uneven.
A Meta spokesperson told Fortune that the company is “exploring how stablecoins could become part of our suite of options,” framing the move as an expansion of payment methods rather than a full crypto strategy. Stripe is also involved, with Fortune reporting that the payments company is working with Meta on the rollout and that Meta’s page references Stripe for crypto-specific tax reporting tied to the payouts.
For Solana, the integration gives the network another high-profile payments use case at a time when stablecoins have become a central battleground for blockchain adoption. The official Solana account called the news directly on X: “BREAKING: Meta adds support for USDC payments on Solana for creators in Colombia and the Philippines.”
That post was quickly amplified by ecosystem voices. Vibhu Norby, Chief Product Officer &amp; Interim CMO at Solana Foundation, wrote: “All the money in the world will move on Solana. You’re just a bit earlier to it than everyone else.”
Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius, framed the Meta rollout as part of a broader stablecoin stack forming around Solana. “Meta just added stablecoin payments via solana! Altitude has just launched a full platform for stablecoins and banking on solana. Ramp also recently added solana support. And we have a privacy solution cooking. Quietly becoming the best place for payments &amp; stables.”
Polygon’s inclusion is equally notable. Fortune cited Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron as saying that marketplace payouts are increasingly being built on blockchain infrastructure such as Polygon, while adding that Meta’s stablecoin payout program is expected to expand to more than 160 countries by year-end.
The contrast with Libra is sharp. Meta’s earlier stablecoin effort, later renamed Diem, was abandoned in 2022 after sustained regulatory resistance. This time, the company is not attempting to issue a Meta-controlled coin. It is using USDC, a widely circulated dollar-backed stablecoin, and routing payouts across existing public blockchain networks rather than trying to define the monetary layer itself.
At press time, SOL traded at $82.92.
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Bullish has deployed [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/mezo-launches-mezo-prime-as-bullish-deploys-250-btc-into-yield-vaults</link><guid>845103</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mezo-vault-1-768x452.jpeg</dc:content ><dc:text>Mezo Launches Mezo Prime as Bullish Deploys 250 BTC Into Yield Vaults</dc:text></item><item><title>US Treasury vs. Tehran: Iran in Bitcoin Cat and Mouse Game - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[US Treasury vs. Tehran: Iran in Bitcoin Cat and Mouse Game& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/us-treasury-vs-tehran-iran-in-bitcoin-cat-and-mouse-game-yahoo-finance</link><guid>845156</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>US Treasury vs. Tehran: Iran in Bitcoin Cat and Mouse Game - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Fidelity Flags Bitcoin Price Zone That Historically Marked Accumulation - CryptoRank</title><description><![CDATA[Fidelity Flags Bitcoin Price Zone That Historically Marked Accumulation& & CryptoRank]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/fidelity-flags-bitcoin-price-zone-that-historically-marked-accumulation-cryptorank</link><guid>845210</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Fidelity Flags Bitcoin Price Zone That Historically Marked Accumulation - CryptoRank</dc:text></item><item><title>Tether-Owned Twenty One Capital's Shares Surge After Stablecoin Company Proposes Merger With Bitcoin Firm Strike - Benzinga</title><description><![CDATA[Tether-Owned Twenty One Capital's Shares Surge After Stablecoin Company Proposes Merger With Bitcoin Firm Strike& & Benzinga]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/tether-owned-twenty-one-capitals-shares-surge-after-stablecoin-company-proposes-merger-with-bitcoin-firm-strike-benzinga</link><guid>845205</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Tether-Owned Twenty One Capital's Shares Surge After Stablecoin Company Proposes Merger With Bitcoin Firm Strike - Benzinga</dc:text></item><item><title>Dogecoin zooms 10%, breaking away from bitcoin as open interest hits a yearly peak - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[Dogecoin zooms 10%, breaking away from bitcoin as open interest hits a yearly peak& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/dogecoin-zooms-10-breaking-away-from-bitcoin-as-open-interest-hits-a-yearly-peak-coindesk</link><guid>845145</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Dogecoin zooms 10%, breaking away from bitcoin as open interest hits a yearly peak - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin price slips on ‘discord’ risk at Fed amid messy regime change. ‘No choice but to stay’ - dlnews.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin price slips on ‘discord’ risk at Fed amid messy regime change. ‘No choice but to stay’& & dlnews.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-slips-on-discord-risk-at-fed-amid-messy-regime-change-no-choice-but-to-stay-dlnewscom</link><guid>845139</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin price slips on ‘discord’ risk at Fed amid messy regime change. ‘No choice but to stay’ - dlnews.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Haven or High Risk? Decoding Bitcoin’s Unstable Market Role - Morningstar Canada</title><description><![CDATA[Haven or High Risk? Decoding Bitcoin’s Unstable Market Role& & Morningstar Canada]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/haven-or-high-risk-decoding-bitcoins-unstable-market-role-morningstar-canada</link><guid>845271</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Haven or High Risk? Decoding Bitcoin’s Unstable Market Role - Morningstar Canada</dc:text></item><item><title>South Korea Ramps Up 2027 Crypto Tax Prep Amid Abolition Calls</title><description><![CDATA[South Korea’s tax authority has begun preparations to implement its 20-22% tax on crypto income starting next year, fast-tracking the development of a tax base and tracking system to end years of delays for the Income Tax Act.
NTS Begins 2027 Crypto Tax Rollout Prep
On Wednesday, South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) announced it has begun “full-scale preparations” to implement the long-delayed Income Tax Act in January of next year, according to local reports.
In an NTS briefing, Park Jeong-yeol, Director of the Individual Taxation Bureau at the National Tax Service, affirmed that the agency plans to secure data from exchanges and establish a taxation system to ensure smooth execution of the comprehensive income tax filing scheduled for May 2028.
Since a law has been enacted to tax virtual asset income generated starting next year, we are preparing to accept filings starting with the 2028 (May) comprehensive income tax filing.
Under the Income Tax Act, crypto assets will be subject to a 20% income tax rate, up to 22% including local taxes, starting January 1, 2027, for profits exceeding 2.5 million won annually.
The tax authority reportedly intends to establish a tax base by formally receiving pertinent data from virtual asset exchanges, including Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax. It also aims to establish a guidance framework specifically for taxpayers subject to virtual asset income tax and outline criteria for capital gains calculations.
In addition, the NTS is accelerating the development of its tax infrastructure. Last month, the agency announced it would develop an AI-driven system, the “Comprehensive System for Virtual Asset Transaction Analysis,” to track crypto investment gains.
As reported by Bitcoinist, the agency aims to launch the project’s pilot in November and a full-scale launch by the end of the year. It also plans to complete the system within the year by developing information exchange functions based on the Crypto-Asset Automatic Information Exchange System (CARF).
Lawmakers Push To Abolish Crypto Taxation
An official from the NTS said that they “plan to compile data from exchanges by January 2028 (tentative), review various cases to finalize the tax collection system, and complete preparations so that comprehensive income tax returns can be filed in May of the same year.”
Nonetheless, political uncertainties have made it unclear whether the tax will be implemented. Notably, the framework was initially expected to be implemented in 2022 but has been postponed three times.
Now, the People Power Party (PPP) has pushed to abolish the tax. PPP’s floor leader, Song Eun-seok, proposed a bill last month to amend the long-delayed Income Tax Act, seeking to remove all provisions governing the taxation of crypto assets in the legislation.
The lawmaker argued that imposing a separate income tax on crypto assets raises concerns regarding the fairness and consistency of the tax system, noting that the financial investment income tax was abolished to promote capital market development while protecting investors.
The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) acknowledged PPP’s concerns about tax equity and the consistency of the Korean tax system. DPK’s Senior Deputy Floor Leader for Policy, Kim Han-kyu, affirmed that the ruling party would review the amendment now that it has been introduced.
However, he noted that the two parties previously clashed over delaying the Income Tax Acts, which may signal the proposed amendment could receive limited support from the DPK.
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Celsius Founder’s New Limits
Under the terms described in the FTC’s latest filing, Mashinsky has been permanently restrained and placed under an injunction prohibiting him from advertising, marketing, promoting, offering, or distributing any product or service that could be used to deposit, exchange, invest, or withdraw assets. 
The restriction applies whether the activity is carried out directly or through an intermediary. The language is broad, aiming to prevent the Celsius founder from operating or assisting in activities that would connect consumers to financial offerings involving crypto assets.
The settlement also includes a major monetary component. The filing states that the $4.72 billion judgment has been entered in favor of the FTC against Mashinsky as monetary relief. 
It further notes that Mashinsky’s liability is joint and several with any other defendants, to the extent additional liability is ordered later. In addition, Mashinsky is ordered to pay the FTC $10 million. 
While the settlement resolves this portion of the dispute, it does not necessarily cap the FTC’s broader options. The agreement is described as part of the continuing legal fallout tied to Celsius’s 2022 collapse, and it preserves the FTC’s ability to pursue the larger judgment if Mashinsky is found to have misstated or omitted assets in financial disclosures.
From ‘No Risk’ To 12 Years In Prison
The allegations that led to the fallout center on how Celsius users were “duped” into moving their cryptocurrency onto the Celsius platform. 
The regulator says Mashinsky and Celsius represented that deposits were “safer” than keeping funds in a bank or other traditional financial institution, and that customer assets were protected because Celsius allegedly generated profits without exposing consumers to risk. 
The FTC claims those assurances were false, including the assertion that Celsius earned money through secured crypto loans made to other exchanges while presenting the arrangement as carrying no risk to depositors.
The FTC also alleged that the crypto lender falsely advertised that a $750 million insurance policy covered customers’ assets. In addition, it alleges that customers were told they could withdraw their funds at any time, despite how Celsius ultimately functioned during the period leading up to its collapse.
Mashinsky’s legal exposure has also continued to escalate in criminal court. In May 2025, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to commodities fraud and securities fraud. 
At the time of writing, Celsius&#8217; native token, CEL, was trading at $0.017, marking a nearly 99.80% decline for the cryptocurrency since the network&#8217;s fallout in 2022.
Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com 
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A Direct Attack On Card Networks
Jack Mallers took the stage at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference with one clear message: the payment system that most Americans rely on every day is rigged against the people running businesses.
Mallers, who leads Twenty One Capital, said card networks like Visa and Mastercard have built a structure that squeezes merchants while keeping consumers too distracted by perks to notice. Bitcoin, he argued, is the way out.
The math he laid out is simple. Every time a customer swipes a credit card, the merchant on the other end of that transaction loses 3% to 5% of the sale.
That money doesn&#8217;t vanish — it gets recycled back to consumers as cashback, airline miles, and lounge access. Rewards that feel like a bonus are actually funded by the businesses accepting the cards.
&#8220;They are holding merchants hostage and abusing customers,&#8221; Mallers said.
JUST IN: JACK MALLERS JUST ABSOLUTELY UNLOADED ON THE BIG BANKS LIVE AT THE #BITCOIN CONFERENCE
THEY ARE “HOLDING MERCHANTS HOSTAGE&#8221; AND &#8220;ABUSING CUSTOMERS&#8221;
THEY WANT TO CONTROL THE SYSTEM.
THEY WANT TO STOP CRYPTO.
BTC FIXES THIS pic.twitter.com/JD6NPk6rDU
— The Bitcoin Historian (@pete_rizzo_) April 29, 2026
What Bitcoin Offers Instead
Mallers said Bitcoin can move money across the world quickly and at far lower cost than the existing card infrastructure allows.
That makes it more useful than gold, he argued, which is slow to transfer and difficult to use in everyday transactions. Gold stores value. Bitcoin stores value and moves it.
He also pointed to why most people don&#8217;t already spend crypto on daily purchases. His explanation was blunt: people spend the money they think will lose value and hold onto the money they think will gain it.
Since Bitcoin&#8217;s supply is capped at 21 million coins, holders expect it to appreciate — so they keep it rather than spend it. Dollars, by contrast, get spent because inflation erodes their value over time.
Mallers said his goal isn&#8217;t just personal. He wants BTC payments to become a real option for every entrepreneur and consumer in the country, breaking what he called the &#8220;chokehold&#8221; that card networks and centralized institutions have over how money moves.
More Than Just Talk
Twenty One Capital&#8217;s Bitcoin holdings put Mallers in the position of second-largest public crypto holder, according to data from Bitcoin Treasuries. At current prices, those 43,514 coins are worth approximately $3.3 billion.
His company&#8217;s position makes clear that his push for BTC adoption isn&#8217;t purely philosophical.
Still, the argument he&#8217;s making — that small businesses absorb hidden costs every time a rewards card gets swiped — is one that merchants across the country have raised for years, long before crypto entered the conversation.
Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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What the Iran War Rally Reveals - Morningstar Canada</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin slides toward $75,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as oil hits four-year high - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin slides toward $75,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as oil hits four-year high& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-slides-toward-75000-eth-sol-xrp-drop-as-oil-hits-four-year-high-coindesk</link><guid>845146</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin slides toward $75,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as oil hits four-year high - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin carves out 10pc monthly gain, flipping the script on gold - AFR</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin carves out 10pc monthly gain, flipping the script on gold& & AFR]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-carves-out-10pc-monthly-gain-flipping-the-script-on-gold-afr</link><guid>845213</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin carves out 10pc monthly gain, flipping the script on gold - AFR</dc:text></item><item><title>Tether Proposes Plan to Make Twenty One Capital “Premier Bitcoin Company” - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Tether Proposes Plan to Make Twenty One Capital “Premier Bitcoin Company”& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/tether-proposes-plan-to-make-twenty-one-capital-premier-bitcoin-company-yahoo-finance</link><guid>845155</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Tether Proposes Plan to Make Twenty One Capital “Premier Bitcoin Company” - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Tether Plans to Turn Twenty One Capital Into Bitcoin Powerhouse - BeInCrypto</title><description><![CDATA[Tether Plans to Turn Twenty One Capital Into Bitcoin Powerhouse& & BeInCrypto]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/tether-plans-to-turn-twenty-one-capital-into-bitcoin-powerhouse-beincrypto</link><guid>845195</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Tether Plans to Turn Twenty One Capital Into Bitcoin Powerhouse - BeInCrypto</dc:text></item><item><title>Eric Trump Expresses 'Absolute Conviction' About Bitcoin Hitting $1 Million—But Won't Say When - Benzinga</title><description><![CDATA[Eric Trump Expresses 'Absolute Conviction' About Bitcoin Hitting $1 Million—But Won't Say When& & Benzinga]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/eric-trump-expresses-absolute-conviction-about-bitcoin-hitting-1-millionbut-wont-say-when-benzinga</link><guid>845054</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Eric Trump Expresses 'Absolute Conviction' About Bitcoin Hitting $1 Million—But Won't Say When - Benzinga</dc:text></item><item><title>Maduro Raid Commando Pleads Not Guilty After $400K Polymarket Bet on His Own Mission</title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Army Master Sergeant Gannon Ken Van Dyke pleaded not guilty Tuesday to five federal charges over a series of Polymarket bets that turned $33,000 into more than $404,000, in what prosecutors describe as the first insider-trading case ever filed against a prediction-markets trader. 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Both Anchorpoint &amp; HSBC Confirm No Official Stablecoin Launch Yet
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has posted a notification on its website warning the public regarding certain stablecoins floating around that claim to be issued by licensed issuers.
Since the passage of the stablecoin bill last year, only entities that have received a license from the HKMA can launch stablecoins in Hong Kong. So far, only two firms have been approved by the regulator: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited and Anchorpoint Financial Limited.
According to the HKMA, tokens pretending to be issued by these companies have started circulating. &#8220;Tokens with tickers “HKDAP” or “HSBC” have been launched, but they are not issued by or otherwise associated with licensed stablecoin issuers,&#8221; noted the financial regulator.
HSBC confirmed in a press release that the bank, which received a license earlier this month, hasn&#8217;t launched any stablecoin in the Chinese city yet. The firm noted that it plans to release its Hong Kong-dollar denominated stablecoin in the second half of the year. &#8220;At launch, the HSBC issued stablecoin will only be offered through PayMe and the HSBC HK Mobile App,&#8221; added HSBC.
Anchorpoint, which is a joint venture between Standard Chartered, Hong Kong Telecom, and Animoca Brands, has released a similar press release, stating that it hasn&#8217;t launched any product with the &#8220;HKDAP&#8221; branding so far. Anchorpoint didn&#8217;t confirm a release timeframe in this announcement, but an earlier statement said that the JV plans a phased launch from the second quarter of the year.
The HKMA noted:
Members of the public should stay vigilant against fraudulent activities or scams that are purported to be associated with the licensees or their stablecoin issuance.
Before HSBC and Anchorpoint were given licenses, the HKMA had revealed that it had received a total of 36 applications, showcasing interest from firms in issuing fiat-tied cryptocurrencies in the region. The regulator ended up going with a cautious approach, however, as it provided licenses to just two of them. Currently, it&#8217;s unclear when the rest of the applications will be processed.
The stablecoin sector has historically been dominated by tokens tied to the United States dollar, so the launch of HKD tokens could potentially add a new flavor to the market this year.
In Europe, a consortium of major banks is also planning to challenge the USD hegemony with its euro-backed token. Initially, the group involved nine banks, but over time, it has grown to have twelve members. The consortium intends to release the coin in the second half of the year.
Bitcoin Price
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $77,500, up 1.5% in the last 24 hours.
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That projection, from Galaxy Digital research head Alex Thorn, puts into sharp focus just how much one company has come to shape the crypto market.
A Preferred Stock Is Funding The Buying
Strategy — the treasury firm led by Michael Saylor — has poured $7.2 billion into Bitcoin over the past eight weeks, according to Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan.
He called it the &#8220;single biggest factor&#8221; behind Bitcoin&#8217;s climb of roughly 20% from its February low of $62,820. As of Wednesday, Bitcoin was trading near $76,550.
The fuel behind those purchases is STRC, Strategy&#8217;s perpetual preferred stock. The company issues STRC shares and channels most of the money raised directly into Bitcoin.
Investors are drawn to it partly because it offers an 11.5% annual yield — well above what junk bonds are currently paying.
Hougan said that with private credit losing favor among investors, STRC&#8217;s yield backed by a Bitcoin reserve worth more than $40 billion looks attractive. He expects Strategy to raise billions more through the instrument.
Strategy&#8217;s Bitcoin buys have become a weekly occurrence. Its latest purchase — 3,273 coins for $255 million between April 20 and 26 — pushed its total holdings to 818,334 BTC, edging past BlackRock&#8217;s roughly 812,300 coins held on behalf of its clients.
Dividend Payments Could Last Decades
Hougan ran the numbers on how long Strategy could sustain its dividend commitments. At current Bitcoin prices, the company could theoretically keep paying existing dividends for 42 years.
If Bitcoin grows at 20% annually, Saylor has argued, those payments could continue indefinitely. Hougan appears to share that view, saying the purchases are likely to continue &#8220;for some time to come.&#8221;
ETFs and large individual buyers have also played a role in the recovery. ETF inflows have reached $3.8 billion since March 1, and long-term holders have resumed buying. But Hougan was clear that Strategy&#8217;s consistent, large-scale purchases have outweighed those other factors combined.
Closing In On Satoshi&#8217;s Holdings
Wallets attributed to Nakamoto hold a little over a billion Bitcoin — about 5.5% of the total supply. Strategy would need to acquire roughly 277,660 more coins to match that figure.
Its weekly purchases have ranged widely this year, from as few as 850 coins in February to 34,160 on a single day in April, so the timeline depends heavily on how aggressively the company continues buying.
Featured image from MetaAI, chart from TradingView
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- Phemex</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Soars Above $76K—Is a New All-Time High Approaching?& & Phemex]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-soars-above-76kis-a-new-all-time-high-approaching-phemex</link><guid>845068</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Soars Above $76K—Is a New All-Time High Approaching? - Phemex</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoiners encouraged to stay invested amid falling value during Las Vegas conference - Las Vegas Review-Journal</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoiners encouraged to stay invested amid falling value during Las Vegas conference& & Las Vegas Review-Journal]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoiners-encouraged-to-stay-invested-amid-falling-value-during-las-vegas-conference-las-vegas-review-journal</link><guid>845201</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoiners encouraged to stay invested amid falling value during Las Vegas conference - Las Vegas Review-Journal</dc:text></item><item><title>Kevin O'Leary Once Explained Exactly When You Should Sell Bitcoin Or Stocks: 'My Mother Taught Me This Game….' - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Kevin O'Leary Once Explained Exactly When You Should Sell Bitcoin Or Stocks: 'My Mother Taught Me This Game….'& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/kevin-oleary-once-explained-exactly-when-you-should-sell-bitcoin-or-stocks-my-mother-taught-me-this-game-yahoo-finance</link><guid>845059</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Kevin O'Leary Once Explained Exactly When You Should Sell Bitcoin Or Stocks: 'My Mother Taught Me This Game….' - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Weakness Grows, Traders Brace For Further Downside - TradingView</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Weakness Grows, Traders Brace For Further Downside& & TradingView]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-weakness-grows-traders-brace-for-further-downside-tradingview</link><guid>845070</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Weakness Grows, Traders Brace For Further Downside - TradingView</dc:text></item><item><title>RLUSD Goes Live on OKX With XRP Pair and 280+ Markets</title><description><![CDATA[Ripple and OKX announced on April 29 that RLUSD is now live on eligible OKX markets, adding 280+ spot pairs and derivatives collateral support. The rollout includes XRP/RLUSD trading, XRPL deposits and withdrawals, and access to OKX’s unified order book. Key Takeaways: Ripple and OKX launched RLUSD across 280+ eligible spot pairs. Traders gain RLUSD [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/rlusd-goes-live-on-okx-with-xrp-pair-and-280-markets</link><guid>844998</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ripple-xrp-okx-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>RLUSD Goes Live on OKX With XRP Pair and 280+ Markets</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin carves out massive 10pc gain in April despite the war - AFR</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin carves out massive 10pc gain in April despite the war& & AFR]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-carves-out-massive-10pc-gain-in-april-despite-the-war-afr</link><guid>845066</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin carves out massive 10pc gain in April despite the war - AFR</dc:text></item><item><title>Top cryptocurrencies fall; Bitcoin falls below $76,000 - MSN</title><description><![CDATA[Top cryptocurrencies fall; Bitcoin falls below $76,000& & MSN]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/top-cryptocurrencies-fall-bitcoin-falls-below-76000-msn</link><guid>845053</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Top cryptocurrencies fall; Bitcoin falls below $76,000 - MSN</dc:text></item><item><title>Cardano Builder IO Says It Delivered 16 Of 18 Treasury Commitments</title><description><![CDATA[Input Output said it progressed 16 of 18 treasury-funded Cardano commitments across Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, framing the period as a test of whether ecosystem funding can translate into publicly verifiable delivery. Two commitments, Acropolis and tiered pricing, were canceled, with funding returned to the treasury, according to IO’s delivery report.
The report positions Cardano’s treasury model in unusually direct terms: funding either produces trackable output, or it goes back. “In Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, IO delivered measurable progress across 18 treasury-funded commitments. Sixteen were progressed successfully. Two – Acropolis and tiered pricing – were canceled, and their funding returned. Every outcome in this report is publicly verifiable.”
Cardano Adoption Moves From Roadmap To Usage
The most immediate adoption milestone was the launch of USDCx on Cardano in Q1 2026. IO said the asset went live 84 days after announcement, with more than 15 million USDCx minted in its first week. During that period, Cardano DeFi total value locked rose from $127 million to $142 million, while Minswap, Liqwid and SundaeSwap supported live liquidity pools.
Interoperability was the second major adoption theme. LayerZero’s announced integration with Cardano and Midnight connects the ecosystem to more than 160 blockchains and over $80 billion in omnichain assets, according to the report. IO called it “the single largest interoperability unlock in the ecosystem’s history,” with particular relevance for Midnight’s selective disclosure and zero-knowledge proof architecture.
The report also cited several external milestones around the Cardano ecosystem, including CME Group’s launch of Cardano futures in February, Coinbase adding ada as collateral for on-chain loans, Midnight’s mainnet launch, and ada acceptance at 137 SPAR stores in Switzerland.
IO’s engineering update centered on node reliability, security and upgrade readiness. The company shipped Cardano node versions 10.5.4 and 10.6.2, with improvements to network connectivity, system monitoring, and support for future protocol versions, including v11 and v12.
The KES agent also reached version 1.0. The tool separates cryptographic key management from the main node process, reducing key-related attack surface for stake pool operators. IO linked that work directly to the needs of Cardano’s more than 3,000 stake pools.
UTXO HD was another major infrastructure item. By moving the UTXO set from memory to disk, IO said Cardano node memory utilization was reduced by up to 80%. That matters for operators because lower memory requirements can reduce infrastructure costs and make running nodes less resource-intensive.
Mithril, Hydra And Leios All Reach Working Code
Scaling was presented as a three-track strategy rather than a single upgrade. Mithril reached its first stable release, with distribution 2603.1 adding support for the decentralized message queue protocol. IO said this moves Mithril closer to operating without a central coordinator.
Hydra moved further into production-oriented work, with releases from 1.0.0 through 1.3.0. The report highlighted faster node restarts, chain-sync drift reporting, deposit and decommit fixes, and active work with real users. It also cited Pondora’s Echo as the first non-custodial Hydra implementation and noted the VTech Hydra SDK.
Leios, Cardano’s base-layer throughput upgrade, produced its first working prototype. IO said the prototype now produces and distributes endorser blocks in a local multi-node network, including large blocks with hundreds of transactions and optional simulated network delays.
Beyond scaling, IO emphasized developer tooling and formal methods. Plutus received Van Rossem hard fork features, faster Flat decoding, optimized bytestring-integer primitives, and improved Plinth tooling. Cardano High Assurance opened early access to five companies testing automated formal verification at the UPLC level.
Research also remained part of the delivery narrative. IO said Work Package 25 closed with all funding milestones complete after a public consultation reaching more than 24,000 people. Two papers were published at Financial Cryptography 2026, and IO chief scientist Professor Aggelos Kiayias was named an ACM Fellow.
Looking ahead, IO listed several Q2 targets: the protocol version 11 intra-era hard fork coordinated by Intersect, node v10.7, Mithril 2608, a Leios public testnet, Work Package 26, and the Cryptographic Tools for the Blockchain workshop at Eurocrypt 2026.
At press time, Cardano traded at $0.2491.
]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/cardano-builder-io-says-it-delivered-16-of-18-treasury-commitments</link><guid>845091</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ADAUSDT_2026-04-29_14-41-13.png?resize=1024%2C502</dc:content ><dc:text>Cardano Builder IO Says It Delivered 16 Of 18 Treasury Commitments</dc:text></item><item><title>BlackRock Falls Flat as Bitcoin ETFs End April in Red - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[BlackRock Falls Flat as Bitcoin ETFs End April in Red& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/blackrock-falls-flat-as-bitcoin-etfs-end-april-in-red-yahoo-finance</link><guid>845037</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>BlackRock Falls Flat as Bitcoin ETFs End April in Red - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Middle East tensions pressure crypto markets, Bitcoin $94K odds falter - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Middle East tensions pressure crypto markets, Bitcoin $94K odds falter& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/middle-east-tensions-pressure-crypto-markets-bitcoin-94k-odds-falter-crypto-briefing</link><guid>845045</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Middle East tensions pressure crypto markets, Bitcoin $94K odds falter - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Crypto’s Next 2 Billion Users Won’t Come From Trading Alone, Binance Explains</title><description><![CDATA[Binance says crypto adoption is moving beyond trading toward payments, yield, tokenized assets, and AI. The company cited stablecoin supply above $320 billion and monthly on-chain volume of $7.2 trillion. Key Takeaways: Binance said crypto adoption is expanding through payments, yield products, AI, and tokenized assets. Stablecoin supply topped $320 billion, while monthly on-chain volume [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/cryptos-next-2-billion-users-wont-come-from-trading-alone-binance-explains</link><guid>844999</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/binance-next-billion-crypto-users-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Crypto’s Next 2 Billion Users Won’t Come From Trading Alone, Binance Explains</dc:text></item><item><title>A Look At American Bitcoin (ABTC) Valuation After Recent Volatile Trading Swings - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[A Look At American Bitcoin (ABTC) Valuation After Recent Volatile Trading Swings& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/a-look-at-american-bitcoin-abtc-valuation-after-recent-volatile-trading-swings-yahoo-finance</link><guid>845035</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>A Look At American Bitcoin (ABTC) Valuation After Recent Volatile Trading Swings - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Cathie Wood’s ARK buys Robinhood stock, sells Bitcoin ETF - Investing.com</title><description><![CDATA[Cathie Wood’s ARK buys Robinhood stock, sells Bitcoin ETF& & Investing.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/cathie-woods-ark-buys-robinhood-stock-sells-bitcoin-etf-investingcom</link><guid>845043</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Cathie Wood’s ARK buys Robinhood stock, sells Bitcoin ETF - Investing.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Tether Proposes Mergers Involving Bitcoin Treasury Company - Bloomberg.com</title><description><![CDATA[Tether Proposes Mergers Involving Bitcoin Treasury Company& & Bloomberg.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/tether-proposes-mergers-involving-bitcoin-treasury-company-bloombergcom</link><guid>845038</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Tether Proposes Mergers Involving Bitcoin Treasury Company - Bloomberg.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Lending Proof-of-Reserves, Volatility-Proof Loans, and Backs Tether Merger Plan - Bitcoin Magazine</title><description><![CDATA[Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Lending Proof-of-Reserves, Volatility-Proof Loans, and Backs Tether Merger Plan& & Bitcoin Magazine]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/strike-ceo-jack-mallers-announces-lending-proof-of-reserves-volatility-proof-loans-and-backs-tether-merger-plan-bitcoin-magazine</link><guid>845036</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Lending Proof-of-Reserves, Volatility-Proof Loans, and Backs Tether Merger Plan - Bitcoin Magazine</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Is Moving From Trade to Treasury Asset -- Here's Why That Matters - The Motley Fool</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Is Moving From Trade to Treasury Asset -- Here's Why That Matters& & The Motley Fool]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-is-moving-from-trade-to-treasury-asset-heres-why-that-matters-the-motley-fool</link><guid>845030</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Is Moving From Trade to Treasury Asset -- Here's Why That Matters - The Motley Fool</dc:text></item><item><title>Is Solana Dead Or Is There Something Going On Behind The Scenes?</title><description><![CDATA[Solana (SOL) has shown weak price action throughout this year, recording only modest gains even as several major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, staged stronger rallies. Data from CoinMarketCap indicates that SOL is currently down more than 45% year-to-date. Moreover, reports suggest that the cryptocurrency’s total revenue has collapsed by 98%, from $120 million to just $2 million. Because of this underperformance, analysts like Crypto Tice have gone as far as labeling Solana a “dead coin,” citing market hype as the major factor behind the crash. 
Despite this bearish narrative, new updates reveal that more bullish developments are unfolding behind the scenes. While price action has remained muted, SOL’s ecosystem continues to expand through new integrations and increased adoption by global financial institutions. 
Western Union To Launch Stablecoin On Solana
Western Union, the 175-year-old money transfer giant, is making a bold move into the crypto sector, with Solana set to drive this push. During its Q1 2026 earnings call on April 24, CEO Devin McGranahan confirmed the company’s US dollar-backed stablecoin, USDPT, is in its final stages and set to launch in May on the Solana blockchain. 
The token will be issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and will initially serve as an alternative to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) for agent settlements. McGranahan said that the new stablecoin will enable 24/7 transaction processing, including weekends and bank holidays. 
Notably, Western Union had initially revealed it would build the USDPT stablecoin on Solana in 2025. Solana was chosen because of its low fees, speed, and ability to handle the massive volumes of transactions. The crypto network also processes payments across more than 200 countries daily, making its throughput a critical requirement for Western Union’s stablecoin launch.   
SOL Goes Live On Aave Lending Protocol
In an X post on April 27, Aave, a major lending protocol, announced the launch of its native token AAVE on the SOL blockchain. The token went live through Sunrise, a Wormhole-powered bridging platform, giving Solana users native access to one of DeFi’s largest lending protocols for the first time. Following the debut, AAVE can now be traded across major Solana applications, including Jupiter Exchange, Phantom, and Solflare. 
Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, also disclosed last weekend that the foundation is lending USDT to Aave for the first time. Liu explained that the decision was made so that SOL and the broader DeFi market can remain strong. The intervention is also tied to the ongoing DeFi recovery effort, which was triggered by the KelpDAO bridge exploit.
Notably, these underlying developments show that despite its slow price and prolonged decline, Solana has not stopped building and advancing its network. The cryptocurrency continues to expand its reach into new markets and DeFi ecosystems, even as the recent wave of positive developments has done little to move its price.
]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/is-solana-dead-or-is-there-something-going-on-behind-the-scenes</link><guid>845092</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Is Solana Dead Or Is There Something Going On Behind The Scenes?</dc:text></item><item><title>Ripple, Bullish Expand Institutional Access to BTC Options Trading</title><description><![CDATA[Ripple Prime clients gained direct BTC options access through Bullish on April 29, expanding institutional derivatives trading. The rollout enables RLUSD use in options trading and connects clients to one of the largest regulated BTC options markets by open interest. Key Takeaways: Ripple Prime clients can now trade BTC options on Bullish using RLUSD. Institutional [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/ripple-bullish-expand-institutional-access-to-btc-options-trading</link><guid>845000</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ripple-bullish-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Ripple, Bullish Expand Institutional Access to BTC Options Trading</dc:text></item><item><title>Crypto News Today: AlphaPepe Presale Announces New Stage as Bitcoin Price Prediction Aims for $250,000 - markets.businessinsider.com</title><description><![CDATA[Crypto News Today: AlphaPepe Presale Announces New Stage as Bitcoin Price Prediction Aims for $250,000& & markets.businessinsider.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/crypto-news-today-alphapepe-presale-announces-new-stage-as-bitcoin-price-prediction-aims-for-250000-marketsbusinessinsidercom</link><guid>845046</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Crypto News Today: AlphaPepe Presale Announces New Stage as Bitcoin Price Prediction Aims for $250,000 - markets.businessinsider.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Is Moving From Trade to Treasury Asset -- Here's Why That Matters - The Globe and Mail</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Is Moving From Trade to Treasury Asset -- Here's Why That Matters& & The Globe and Mail]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-is-moving-from-trade-to-treasury-asset-heres-why-that-matters-the-globe-and-mail</link><guid>845061</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Is Moving From Trade to Treasury Asset -- Here's Why That Matters - The Globe and Mail</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Is Moving From Trade to Treasury Asset -- Here's Why That Matters - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Is Moving From Trade to Treasury Asset -- Here's Why That Matters& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-is-moving-from-trade-to-treasury-asset-heres-why-that-matters-yahoo-finance</link><guid>845148</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Is Moving From Trade to Treasury Asset -- Here's Why That Matters - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin slips under $76k after Fed holds rates steady; U.S.-Iran tensions persist - Investing.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin slips under $76k after Fed holds rates steady; U.S.-Iran tensions persist& & Investing.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-slips-under-76k-after-fed-holds-rates-steady-us-iran-tensions-persist-investingcom</link><guid>845041</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin slips under $76k after Fed holds rates steady; U.S.-Iran tensions persist - Investing.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin’s August Hard Fork May Dwarf Every Previous Split Combined — Here’s Why</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin is scheduled to fork in August 2026, and for the first time, the entities holding a great deal of coins are not retail traders but exchange-traded fund (ETF) sponsors, corporate treasuries like Strategy, and regulated custodians sitting on more than two million BTC. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s August 2026 eCash hard fork will distribute 1:1 [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-august-hard-fork-may-dwarf-every-previous-split-combined-heres-why</link><guid>845001</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bitcoins-august-hard-fork-may-dwarf-every-previous-split-combined--heres-why-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Bitcoin’s August Hard Fork May Dwarf Every Previous Split Combined — Here’s Why</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin sees $176.8B in inflows – But trading volume just hit 3-year low - AMBCrypto</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin sees $176.8B in inflows – But trading volume just hit 3-year low& & AMBCrypto]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-sees-1768b-in-inflows-but-trading-volume-just-hit-3-year-low-ambcrypto</link><guid>845067</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin sees $176.8B in inflows – But trading volume just hit 3-year low - AMBCrypto</dc:text></item><item><title>Hawaii AG says man posed as state CTO at Bitcoin conference - Honolulu Star-Advertiser</title><description><![CDATA[Hawaii AG says man posed as state CTO at Bitcoin conference& & Honolulu Star-Advertiser]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/hawaii-ag-says-man-posed-as-state-cto-at-bitcoin-conference-honolulu-star-advertiser</link><guid>845024</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Hawaii AG says man posed as state CTO at Bitcoin conference - Honolulu Star-Advertiser</dc:text></item><item><title>Strategy And Blockstream CEOs Paint Vision Of Bitcoin's Financial Future - Bitcoin Magazine</title><description><![CDATA[Strategy And Blockstream CEOs Paint Vision Of Bitcoin's Financial Future& & Bitcoin Magazine]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/strategy-and-blockstream-ceos-paint-vision-of-bitcoins-financial-future-bitcoin-magazine</link><guid>845031</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Strategy And Blockstream CEOs Paint Vision Of Bitcoin's Financial Future - Bitcoin Magazine</dc:text></item><item><title>Morgan Stanley Executive On Bitcoin: 'We Are Still So Early On This Journey' - Bitcoin Magazine</title><description><![CDATA[Morgan Stanley Executive On Bitcoin: 'We Are Still So Early On This Journey'& & Bitcoin Magazine]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/morgan-stanley-executive-on-bitcoin-we-are-still-so-early-on-this-journey-bitcoin-magazine</link><guid>845025</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Morgan Stanley Executive On Bitcoin: 'We Are Still So Early On This Journey' - Bitcoin Magazine</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin, WikiLeaks, and a Film the Streamers Wouldn’t Touch: Jack Dorsey and Eugene Jarecki Make Their Case - Bitcoin Magazine</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin, WikiLeaks, and a Film the Streamers Wouldn’t Touch: Jack Dorsey and Eugene Jarecki Make Their Case& & Bitcoin Magazine]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-wikileaks-and-a-film-the-streamers-wouldnt-touch-jack-dorsey-and-eugene-jarecki-make-their-case-bitcoin-magazine</link><guid>845032</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin, WikiLeaks, and a Film the Streamers Wouldn’t Touch: Jack Dorsey and Eugene Jarecki Make Their Case - Bitcoin Magazine</dc:text></item><item><title>Powell Keeps Fed Governor Role Past May 15 in First Such Move Since 1948</title><description><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced on Wednesday that he will remain on the Fed’s Board of Governors after his chairmanship ends May 15, a decision rooted in a Justice Department probe and the politics of central bank independence. Key Takeaways: Powell holds a separate Governor term through January 2028, allowing him to stay on [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/powell-keeps-fed-governor-role-past-may-15-in-first-such-move-since-1948</link><guid>845002</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/powell-keeps-fed-governor-role-past-may-15-in-first-such-move-since-1948-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Powell Keeps Fed Governor Role Past May 15 in First Such Move Since 1948</dc:text></item><item><title>Twenty One targets a single Bitcoin platform spanning mining and finance - Stock Titan</title><description><![CDATA[Twenty One targets a single Bitcoin platform spanning mining and finance& & Stock Titan]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/twenty-one-targets-a-single-bitcoin-platform-spanning-mining-and-finance-stock-titan</link><guid>845056</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Twenty One targets a single Bitcoin platform spanning mining and finance - Stock Titan</dc:text></item><item><title>XXI higher by 8% on merger plans with Strike and bitcoin miner Elektron Energy - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[XXI higher by 8% on merger plans with Strike and bitcoin miner Elektron Energy& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/xxi-higher-by-8-on-merger-plans-with-strike-and-bitcoin-miner-elektron-energy-coindesk</link><guid>845027</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>XXI higher by 8% on merger plans with Strike and bitcoin miner Elektron Energy - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin’s ‘constructive’ Q2 setup meets a summer lull: Will BTC falter at $80K? - AMBCrypto</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin’s ‘constructive’ Q2 setup meets a summer lull: Will BTC falter at $80K?& & AMBCrypto]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-constructive-q2-setup-meets-a-summer-lull-will-btc-falter-at-80k-ambcrypto</link><guid>845062</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin’s ‘constructive’ Q2 setup meets a summer lull: Will BTC falter at $80K? - AMBCrypto</dc:text></item><item><title>Meta Launches USDC Stablecoin Payouts for Creators in Colombia and the Philippines</title><description><![CDATA[Meta has launched a pilot program allowing eligible creators in Colombia and the Philippines to receive earnings in USDC stablecoins through Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp. Key Takeaways: Meta launches USDC stablecoin payouts for creators in Colombia and the Philippines, using Solana and Polygon networks in April 2026. Stripe serves as Meta’s infrastructure partner, enabling low-fee [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/meta-launches-usdc-stablecoin-payouts-for-creators-in-colombia-and-the-philippines</link><guid>845003</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/meta-launches-usdc-stablecoin-payouts-for-creators-in-colombia-and-the-philippines-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Meta Launches USDC Stablecoin Payouts for Creators in Colombia and the Philippines</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Sees Declining Short-Term Activity Amid Gradual Upside Momentum</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin may have pulled back briefly after days of upward action, but its price is still holding firm above the pivotal $77,000 mark backed by growing bullish sentiment across the broader cryptocurrency market. While BTC’s price has displayed upside momentum, the on-chain indicator points to a steady decline in activity among short-term holders.
Short-Term Holder Activity Cools While Bitcoin Edges Higher
Following its renewed upside performance, a subtle but crucial shift is starting to emerge in the Bitcoin market. This important shift is being observed among Short-Term BTC holders as the STH Active Supply Ratio continues to decline even while price gradually moves in the upside direction.
It is worth noting that this metric represents the percentage of total circulating supply held by these investors, which is defined as native units that have moved at least once in the last 180 days. Furthermore, it measures the portion of supply that price-sensitive players control. Particularly, these are investors who are more likely to react to volatility, market news, and profit opportunities in the short term.
The divergence between the Active Supply Ratio and BTC’s price implies that more recent market players are becoming less active, possibly choosing to hold rather than trade in the face of improving conditions.
In the chart shared by Alphractal, an advanced on-chain data analytics platform, it appears that the ratio has been declining since the beginning of this year. According to the platform, this steady decline in the metric signals reduced BTC movement on-chain by the short-term holders.
Furthermore, Alphractal highlighted that this type of behavior is often seen at a time when market optimism is fading, and activity from short-term holders simultaneously cools down. As the STH active supply drops, this pattern may indicate the early phases of a more sustained and resilient trend.
One Of The Most Important Retests For BTC’s Price
The Bitcoin market has been quite unclear about its next direction as prices face continued sideways price performance. However, the asset is witnessing a critical moment, one that could play a role in determining its next possible trajectory.
On-Chain Mind, a Bitcoin and crypto data analyst, has shared on X that the crypto king is having one of its important tests at the Short-Term Holder Realized Price around the $78,000 level. What makes this move so important is tied to different scenarios in the past where this level has defined the bull and bear regime shifts.
Whatever happens here this week is likely to set the tone for the next few months. Meanwhile, a rejection here, in classic bear-market style, would cause the price to drop further or break through, opening the door to the next Bitcoin bull phase.
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As XRP is trading at $1.39, down over 60% from its all-time high of $3.65 reached in July 2025, the analyst is part of those pushing back hard against a culture of wishful thinking that could become more hazardous than any bearish call ever could be.
Extreme XRP Targets Can Trap Investors
Across cycles, through lawsuits and legal victories, exchange delistings and regulatory clarity, the XRP community has produced some of the most ambitious price forecasts in the crypto industry. There have been multiple predictions of the altcoin becoming repriced and trading around targets like $100, $1,000, or even as high as $18,000 and $25,000.
According to crypto analyst ChartNerd, these price targets being thrown around for XRP are FAR more dangerous and unrealistic than the sub-$1 calls, which are at least grounded in historical data. The point is not that the token cannot rise, but that some of the figures now attached to the cryptocurrency are far above what the chart and its circulating supply are saying.
The video attached to his post took the same position. The speaker also noted how the $1,000 price narrative has been around for years without playing out. However, the problem with the possibility of the altcoin trading at $1,000 is not bullishness itself. The problem is when bullishness becomes detached from its actual reality.
That concern is especially relevant because several viral forecasts have gone far beyond normal cycle targets. Recent examples include claims that XRP could reach $1,000 if it repeats its 2017 bull run, arguments that institutional usage requires XRP to trade above $1,000, and even discussions of the cryptocurrency at $25,000 based on prophetic claims.
Bears Might Be Closer To The Truth
According to the analyst, the bearish case for XRP returning below $1 is at least rooted in historical data. The specific framework in this case is the Gaussian channel, which the price has always returned to its lower regression band in every bear market. Therefore, there’s still a chance of the altcoin coming down further to it again. On the basis of this recurring structure, the current cycle&#8217;s bottom could form in the $0.70 to $0.91 range.
The current fundamental picture for the token is, in many respects, the strongest it has ever been. The SEC enforcement action against Ripple has ended, institutions are buying through Spot XRP ETFs, and Ripple is making moves that could position the cryptocurrency at the forefront of the financial world.
However, these developments do not certify that the price will jump to these extravagant price targets. Ripple CTO emeritus David Schwartz, for instance, noted that the rationale is not yet to support a $100 price.
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Discover If the Shift Is Real</title><description><![CDATA[XRP is holding above $1.40 as the market approaches what feels like a defining moment — a price level that has served as both support and resistance through weeks of consolidation, with buyers and sellers increasingly aware that the next decisive move is building. The price action is cautious. The data beneath it is beginning to shift.
An Arab Chain analysis tracking XRP&#8217;s risk-adjusted performance on Binance has identified an improvement that cuts against the hesitant price action. The Sharpe Ratio — which measures the quality of returns relative to the volatility required to generate them — has climbed to approximately 0.065, its highest reading of April. That follows a period of decline that began at the end of March and extended into early April, during which holders were bearing risk without being adequately compensated by returns.
The distinction the Sharpe Ratio draws is one that the price chart alone cannot make. A rising price in a high-volatility environment can still represent a poor risk-adjusted trade if the gains are small relative to the swings required to hold through them. What the current improvement is describing is something more constructive: returns are beginning to improve relative to the volatility present in the market, reflecting a more favorable balance between risk and reward than XRP has offered in recent weeks.
At $1.40, the price is at a critical test. The risk-adjusted data suggest the market&#8217;s internal structure is quietly improving to support it.
The Balance Is Returning. Slowly, But the Direction Is Clear
The Arab Chain report frames the current Sharpe Ratio reading as evidence of a market in the process of rebalancing rather than one that has already recovered. The improvement to 0.065 did not arrive suddenly — it built gradually, supported by two conditions developing simultaneously.
Average returns over the past 30 days have been improving, and volatility has remained relatively stable rather than expanding to absorb those gains. When both move in the right direction at the same time, the risk-reward balance improves in a way that is more durable than a spike in either direction alone would produce.
The return to monthly highs after the late March decline carries a behavioral dimension beyond the metric itself. Sharpe Ratio improvements during consolidation phases often reflect the gradual return of participants who stepped back during periods of elevated uncertainty — traders whose confidence was shaken by the volatility of late March and who are now cautiously rebuilding exposure as conditions stabilize. Liquidity returning alongside improving returns is the combination that transforms a temporary stabilization into a genuine recovery foundation.
The report&#8217;s forward framing is honest about what the current reading represents and what it does not. A Sharpe of 0.065 is positive and improving — that matters. It is not yet at the elevated levels associated with strong directional momentum — that also matters. What the data supports is a constructive short-term outlook, conditional on the momentum and trading volume that have been building continuing to develop rather than plateauing.
XRP holding $1.40 with improving risk-adjusted returns beneath it is a more defensible position than it was three weeks ago. The improvement is real. Whether it is enough to drive the next leg depends on what arrives next.
XRP Compresses as Market Prepares for Expansion
XRP is trading near $1.40 on the daily chart, holding a level that has repeatedly acted as both support and resistance since the February breakdown. The structure reflects a market in compression rather than trend — price has stabilized after the sharp selloff toward $1.10, but upside momentum remains limited.
The most relevant development is the formation of higher lows since early April. Buyers have consistently stepped in around the $1.30–$1.35 range, gradually lifting the base. At the same time, rallies into the $1.45–$1.50 zone continue to stall beneath the declining 100-day moving average, which remains a key overhead barrier.
This creates a tightening range. XRP is coiling between rising short-term support and persistent dynamic resistance. The 50-day moving average has flattened and begun to turn upward, suggesting selling pressure is easing, but the broader trend has not yet reversed while the 200-day moving average remains well above price.
Volume supports the consolidation narrative. The large spike during the February capitulation has not been followed by similar expansion, indicating the market is no longer in forced selling mode but has not transitioned into aggressive accumulation either.
A break above $1.50 would open momentum toward $1.70. Losing $1.30 would invalidate the current base.
Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 
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Derivatives Gain Control Of The Ethereum Market
Ethereum is experiencing a crucial shift in its market structure as traders lean toward derivatives trading once again. It is clearly evident that ETH derivatives trading is starting to demonstrate robust dominance while activity in the spot market declines.
Such a divergence suggests that speculative positioning and leverage bets are taking the spotlight among Ethereum traders, and direct buying and selling activity is slowing down. During this period, it creates a more fragile environment where liquidations and sudden changes in attitude can amplify price fluctuations.
Arab Chain, a market expert and verified author at the CryptoQuant platform, revealed this change in investors’ behavior using the Ethereum Perp-Spot Volume Imbalance Z-Score on Binance, the leading trading platform. The expert stated that this pattern is an indication of a stronger focus among traders on short-term speculation and the use of leverage rather than actual asset accumulation.
In the most recent, it can be seen that the price of ETH was sitting at approximately $2,322, with the volume of perpetual trading hitting around 4.47 million ETH. This is extremely significant when compared to the spot market, which saw about 300 ETH. While the gap between derivatives and spot expands, it continues to produce a Volume Imbalance of 0.87. When positioned at this level, it often signals clear dominance of derivatives trading activity.
Historically, this imbalance is known for sparking increased risk appetite among traders due to more participants relying on leveraged contracts to generate quick returns. A behavior like this is mostly accompanied by higher volatility, especially during sudden price movements that may trigger large-scale liquidations.
On the other hand, the continued weakness in spot market volumes reflects fading demand for long-term investments. However, this trend is a key factor for maintaining any bullish trend. Interestingly, strong spot activity typically supports more stable market conditions rather than just speculation.
With perpetual trading clearly dominating, the overall data indicates that speculation is currently the primary driver of the Ethereum market. Arab Chain predicts that if this imbalance persists, it may lead to sharp price movements in the short term. This will be particularly evident when the market direction begins to shift or liquidity in leverage positions starts to decline.
ETH Leading In Terms Of Holders Base
In the growing crypto market, Ethereum has emerged as the leading network with the largest number of holders. Everstake shared a report from Santiment, which shows that the network has reached an incredible milestone of 189.49 million non-empty wallet addresses. When compared to Bitcoin, this is 3.2 times larger than BTC’s holder base.
Such staggering results solely imply that the market has fundamentally shifted toward utility. Even though BTC remains the ultimate store of value, ETH is the foundation currency of the Web3 space. This is because users’ holding desire is highly linked to their increased need to transact, build, and interact across the entire ecosystem.
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Judge Lewis Kaplan, who presided over Bankman-Fried&#8217;s 2023 fraud trial and later sentenced him to 25 years in prison, rejected the motion in a written order. He said the filing appeared to be &#8220;one part of a plan to rescue his reputation&#8221; — a plan Bankman-Fried reportedly put to paper after FTX&#8217;s bankruptcy but before he was ever charged.
Witnesses Were Never A Secret
At the center of Bankman-Fried&#8217;s argument were three former FTX insiders he claimed could have challenged the government&#8217;s case that the exchange was insolvent. He named Ryan Salame, FTX&#8217;s former Bahamian CEO, Daniel Chapsky, the exchange&#8217;s former head of data science, and Nishad Singh, FTX&#8217;s onetime engineering lead.
The argument didn&#8217;t land. Kaplan wrote that none of the three qualified as newly discovered witnesses. Bankman-Fried had known all of them well before trial and already knew what he wanted them to say. The judge pointed out that he could have sought to compel their testimony but chose not to.
Singh had actually testified — against Bankman-Fried. He cut a plea deal with prosecutors and avoided prison time in exchange for his cooperation. Bankman-Fried argued Singh had changed his testimony under pressure from the government. Kaplan dismissed that claim outright, calling it &#8220;wildly conspiratorial and entirely contradicted by the record.&#8221;
Salame, for his part, was not available as a friendly witness. He had pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations and running an illegal money-transmitting business, and was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison in May 2024.
A Motion Filed Without Lawyers
The bid for a new trial was unusual from the start. Bankman-Fried filed the motion in February without consulting his legal team — a rare move that raised eyebrows on its own. He also asked that a different judge oversee any new proceedings, citing doubts about getting a fair hearing from Kaplan.
Then he tried to pull the motion entirely. In a message to the court, he told Kaplan he didn&#8217;t believe he would get a fair hearing &#8220;on this topic in front of you.&#8221; That request to withdraw was denied too.
Bankman-Fried is currently serving his sentence at a federal prison in Lompoc, California. A separate appeal of his conviction and sentence remains before an appellate court.
The jury that convicted him found he had illegally moved billions of dollars in FTX customer funds to Alameda Research, the trading firm he also controlled. Those funds were used for risky trades that helped bring down one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world.
Featured image from MetaAI, chart from TradingView
]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-loses-bid-for-retrial</link><guid>844977</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/a_7223af.png?resize=497%2C560</dc:content ><dc:text>FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Loses Bid For Retrial</dc:text></item><item><title>Robinhood (HOOD), Coinbase (COIN) plunge in crypto stock rout, outpacing bitcoin (BTC) decline - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[Robinhood (HOOD), Coinbase (COIN) plunge in crypto stock rout, outpacing bitcoin (BTC) decline& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/robinhood-hood-coinbase-coin-plunge-in-crypto-stock-rout-outpacing-bitcoin-btc-decline-coindesk</link><guid>844887</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Robinhood (HOOD), Coinbase (COIN) plunge in crypto stock rout, outpacing bitcoin (BTC) decline - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Short term Bitcoin forecasts are noise - The Natchez Democrat</title><description><![CDATA[Short term Bitcoin forecasts are noise& & The Natchez Democrat]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/short-term-bitcoin-forecasts-are-noise-the-natchez-democrat</link><guid>844917</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Short term Bitcoin forecasts are noise - The Natchez Democrat</dc:text></item><item><title>Peter Brandt Says Those Who Predict Bitcoin At $250,000 'Need To Stop With The Mushrooms' As Arthur Hayes Slashes Year-End Forecast - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Peter Brandt Says Those Who Predict Bitcoin At $250,000 'Need To Stop With The Mushrooms' As Arthur Hayes Slashes Year-End Forecast& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/peter-brandt-says-those-who-predict-bitcoin-at-250000-need-to-stop-with-the-mushrooms-as-arthur-hayes-slashes-year-end-forecast-yahoo-finance</link><guid>844909</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Peter Brandt Says Those Who Predict Bitcoin At $250,000 'Need To Stop With The Mushrooms' As Arthur Hayes Slashes Year-End Forecast - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Brent Crude Climbs Above $115 as Trump Signals Longer Iran Naval Blockade</title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump directed aides to prepare for an extended naval blockade of Iranian ports, pushing Brent crude above $115 per barrel on April 29 and widening what the International Energy Agency called the largest supply shock on record. 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The Banking Committee is expected to schedule the vote for May, bringing the bill closer to a full Senate vote.
At the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Patrick Witt, the White House’s top crypto adviser, suggested that the bill&#8217;s passage could be the catalyst the industry has been waiting for. 
CLARITY Act Momentum Builds
Speaking to the room in direct, high-confidence terms, Witt said that once the CLARITY Act is signed, “this industry is going to take off like a rocket ship,” framing the law as the major turning point that could unlock a fresh rally. 
Witt also pointed to timing, emphasizing that the administration expects concrete movement—language he reiterated in connection with May.
His remarks were followed by Senator Cynthia Lummis, member of the Senate Banking Committee, who offered the clearest signal yet about the committee’s timetable. Lummis said, “We are going to mark up the Clarity Act in May. We are going to get it to the finish line.” 
The CLARITY Act, which would establish federal rules to determine which crypto assets are treated as commodities versus securities, passed the House in July 2025. 
Since then, it has remained stuck in the Senate Banking Committee. The bill received backing from the Agriculture Committee last January, shifting much of the remaining uncertainty to the Banking Committee’s stance and internal negotiations.
However, according to a Wednesday report by Eleanor Terrett of Crypto In America, additional momentum may be building inside the Senate process. 
In a social media post on X, Terrett—who has closely tracked developments in Washington—reported that Senator Thom Tillis, a key negotiator on the Senate Banking Committee, said he is ready to push the bill forward for a markup. 
Stablecoin Yield Concerns Addressed?
Terrett quoted Tillis as stating: “I’m going to ask the chair to move forward with scheduling a markup when we get back… I think we’ve made a lot of progress… and it’s time to get it before the committee to move it forward.”
Tillis also indicated that the primary concerns of the CLARITY Act from traditional banking stakeholders—particularly those tied to stablecoin yield—have been heard and addressed. He added that any remaining issues can be worked out cooperatively, noting that others are welcome to “come and work in good faith.” 
The remarks suggest negotiators believe they can reach a compromise that satisfies at least the core demands from both sides, though it remains unclear how much the latest CLARITY Act draft language will ultimately reflect those concessions.
As for the near-term process, Tillis reportedly offered a hope for timing on the release of legislative text. He said he expects to release stablecoin yield language 4 to 5 days before a markup after stakeholders receive a preview. 
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Dogecoin OI And Shiba Inu Exchange Inflows In Focus
Coinglass data shows that Dogecoin’s open interest has surged over 6%, reaching $1.5 billion as DOGE’s derivatives activity explodes. This signals an increased interest in the leading meme coin among crypto traders, who may be positioning for a price surge. Notably, this surge in open interest comes amid the meme coin’s reclaiming of the psychological $0.10 level, even as Bitcoin trades flat. 
Further data from Coinglass shows that the Dogecoin long/short ratio is above 1, indicating that most traders are long on the meme coin. The long/short ratio on Binance is at 1.9, signaling that most traders on the largest crypto exchange are bullish on the meme coin. Meanwhile, the long/short ratio for DOGE among the top traders on Binance by account size is 2.3. 
In addition to the surge in Dogecoin’s open interest, the meme coin’s derivatives trading volume has climbed by over 16%, reaching $2.18 billion. Options open interest has also surged 38%, reaching $1.2 million. Fellow meme coin Shiba Inu is also seeing a renewed interest among crypto investors. 
CryptoQuant data shows that Shiba Inu’s exchange inflows have dropped from a recent high of around 1.5 trillion SHIB recorded on April 10. Additionally, the exchange netflow has turned negative as of April 29, indicating that more traders are moving their coins off exchanges than to them. This is typically bullish, as it highlights an accumulation trend and suggests crypto investors are positioning for a potential rally. 
Time To Buy DOGE?
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has indicated that now may be a good time to buy Dogecoin. In an X post, he stated that the level he was watching closely was $0.1018, with a sustained four-hour close above this resistance, backed by rising volume likely to confirm the bullish breakout. With DOGE now above this level, the bullish breakout has been confirmed based on Martinez’s analysis, signaling that a new high may be on the cards. 
Martinez had stated that if DOGE reclaims that level, then his technical target for the move is $0.1172, which aligns with the channel top. Meanwhile, crypto analyst Celal predicted that a 10x rally may be on the horizon for Shiba Inu, with the meme coin reaching $0.00007. The analyst stated that the meme coin could reach this level based on the technicals and with the power of the SHIB community. 
]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/dogecoin-oi-is-exploding-and-shiba-inu-exchange-inflows-are-crashing-is-it-time-to-buy</link><guid>844979</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Dogecoin-chart-from-Coinglass.png?w=512&amp;#038;resize=512%2C119</dc:content ><dc:text>Dogecoin OI Is Exploding And Shiba Inu Exchange Inflows Are Crashing, Is It Time To Buy?</dc:text></item><item><title>Senate Panel Clears Kevin Warsh 13-11, Setting up Fed Leadership Change Before May 15</title><description><![CDATA[The Senate Banking Committee voted 13-11 along party lines Wednesday to advance Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, sending the pick to the full Senate for a final confirmation vote. Key Takeaways: The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination 13-11 on April 29, 2026. Sen. Thom Tillis [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/senate-panel-clears-kevin-warsh-13-11-setting-up-fed-leadership-change-before-may-15</link><guid>844860</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/senate-panel-clears-kevin-warsh-13-11-setting-up-fed-leadership-change-before-may-15-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Senate Panel Clears Kevin Warsh 13-11, Setting up Fed Leadership Change Before May 15</dc:text></item><item><title>The AI-crypto disconnect: Why Pantera’s CEO thinks institutions are missing the boat on bitcoin - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[The AI-crypto disconnect: Why Pantera’s CEO thinks institutions are missing the boat on bitcoin& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/the-ai-crypto-disconnect-why-panteras-ceo-thinks-institutions-are-missing-the-boat-on-bitcoin-coindesk</link><guid>844906</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>The AI-crypto disconnect: Why Pantera’s CEO thinks institutions are missing the boat on bitcoin - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>5 Businesses Accepting Bitcoin in Mexico as Crypto Adoption Grows - CCN.com</title><description><![CDATA[5 Businesses Accepting Bitcoin in Mexico as Crypto Adoption Grows& & CCN.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/5-businesses-accepting-bitcoin-in-mexico-as-crypto-adoption-grows-ccncom</link><guid>844938</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>5 Businesses Accepting Bitcoin in Mexico as Crypto Adoption Grows - CCN.com</dc:text></item><item><title>5 Businesses Accepting Bitcoin in Mexico as Crypto Adoption Grows - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[5 Businesses Accepting Bitcoin in Mexico as Crypto Adoption Grows& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/5-businesses-accepting-bitcoin-in-mexico-as-crypto-adoption-grows-yahoo-finance</link><guid>845050</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>5 Businesses Accepting Bitcoin in Mexico as Crypto Adoption Grows - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin steady above $77K despite ETF outflows, Powell’s FOMC meeting looming - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin steady above $77K despite ETF outflows, Powell’s FOMC meeting looming& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-steady-above-77k-despite-etf-outflows-powells-fomc-meeting-looming-crypto-briefing</link><guid>844947</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin steady above $77K despite ETF outflows, Powell’s FOMC meeting looming - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin finds willing sellers near resistance targets, and the technical tilt shifts down. - investingLive</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin finds willing sellers near resistance targets, and the technical tilt shifts down.& & investingLive]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-finds-willing-sellers-near-resistance-targets-and-the-technical-tilt-shifts-down-investinglive</link><guid>844948</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin finds willing sellers near resistance targets, and the technical tilt shifts down. - 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Ether ETFs lost $21.80M as Blackrock ETHA [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/blackrock-pulls-112m-from-ibit-as-bitcoin-etf-outflows-extend-cooling-phase</link><guid>844861</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blackrock-pulls-112m-from-ibit-as-bitcoin-etf-outflows-extend-cooling-phase-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Blackrock Pulls $112M From IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Outflows Extend Cooling Phase</dc:text></item><item><title>Analyst: “Strategy has been the single biggest factor” for bitcoin’s recent rally - Sherwood News</title><description><![CDATA[Analyst: “Strategy has been the single biggest factor” for bitcoin’s recent rally& & Sherwood News]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/analyst-strategy-has-been-the-single-biggest-factor-for-bitcoins-recent-rally-sherwood-news</link><guid>844921</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Analyst: “Strategy has been the single biggest factor” for bitcoin’s recent rally - Sherwood News</dc:text></item><item><title>KuCoin EU Strengthens Compliance Leadership With Appointment of Experienced AMLO and Expansion of AML Team</title><description><![CDATA[This sponsored press release was provided by KuCoin and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. 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US military officials are now weighing its value and potential role in national security. These remarks have added to the growing discussion around how the cryptocurrency could strengthen military resilience and support national power. 
US Admiral Calls Bitcoin A Tool For National Security
Bitcoin has entered discussions about national security after US Admiral Samuel Paparo outlined the asset’s strategic relevance during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing tied to the fiscal year 2027 defense budget request. His witness testimony placed BTC within a broader conversation around cybersecurity, military readiness, and national power.
Speaking during the hearing reviewing the posture of US Indo-Pacific Command and US Forces Korea, Paparo described Bitcoin as a “computer science tool” built from cryptography, blockchain, and a secure proof-of-work (PoW) mechanism. He said that, because of these systems, the technology carries significance beyond its economic function. 
Paparo noted that the Bitcoin network has “incredible potential” because of its PoW protocol, which requires computing power to secure its blockchain. He also stated that this system adds costs beyond normal network security, including expenses that could affect how US military systems are able to operate.
The US commander also called Bitcoin “a reality,” noting that people around the world are already using the crypto network. He sees Bitcoin as a useful tool that could impact how countries project power and how they could influence and operate in digital and global systems. 
He also described BTC as a peer-to-peer (P2P) system in which value can be transferred directly between users without a trusted middleman, such as a bank. This is because the cryptocurrency operates on a zero-trust model that relies on no central authority. He links this design to broader debates about cybersecurity issues in the US and the potential for Bitcoin to strengthen military and defense capabilities. 
How BTC Could Help Boost Cybersecurity Applications
Beyond calling Bitcoin a national power tool, Paparo also highlighted its role and importance in US cybersecurity. He said the technology has real use in this area and has shown the potential to boost overall national power. 
By emphasizing network structure, rather than price or investment, Paparo shows that Bitcoin’s utility extends well beyond its store of value narrative and payment use cases. The US Admiral stated specifically that the cryptocurrency’s PoW mechanism could support cybersecurity applications. 
In broader cybersecurity terms, BTC’s cryptographic system can help protect transactions through public-key encryption, making it very hard to fake ownership or alter records. As a decentralized network, it means there is no single server or authority to attack, which reduces weak points. Additionally, the PoW system makes potential attacks very costly and difficult because they require a lot of computing power.
Taken together, these features explain why Paparo sees Bitcoin as a tool to bolster national security. He noted that any technology that helps make the US stronger as a country is considered beneficial. 
]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-in-the-us-military-how-btc-could-help-strengthen-national-security</link><guid>844980</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin In the US Military: How BTC Could Help Strengthen National Security</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin, XRP give mixed reactions to Trump's 'No More Mr Nice Guy' post - thestreet.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin, XRP give mixed reactions to Trump's 'No More Mr Nice Guy' post& & thestreet.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-xrp-give-mixed-reactions-to-trumps-no-more-mr-nice-guy-post-thestreetcom</link><guid>844919</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin, XRP give mixed reactions to Trump's 'No More Mr Nice Guy' post - thestreet.com</dc:text></item><item><title>FOMC Decision Collides With 4 AI Mega-Cap Earnings, Setting Bitcoin’s Next Move - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[FOMC Decision Collides With 4 AI Mega-Cap Earnings, Setting Bitcoin’s Next Move& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/fomc-decision-collides-with-4-ai-mega-cap-earnings-setting-bitcoins-next-move-yahoo-finance</link><guid>844912</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>FOMC Decision Collides With 4 AI Mega-Cap Earnings, Setting Bitcoin’s Next Move - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>London BTC Company CEO on hunt for US gold assets to fuel Bitcoin strategy - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[London BTC Company CEO on hunt for US gold assets to fuel Bitcoin strategy& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/london-btc-company-ceo-on-hunt-for-us-gold-assets-to-fuel-bitcoin-strategy-yahoo-finance</link><guid>844916</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>London BTC Company CEO on hunt for US gold assets to fuel Bitcoin strategy - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Around $77K - Advisor Perspectives</title><description><![CDATA[Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Around $77K& & Advisor Perspectives]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-hovers-around-77k-advisor-perspectives</link><guid>844893</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Around $77K - Advisor Perspectives</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin's Options Tape Supports Recovery, But ETH Gives A Less Clean Read - Seeking Alpha</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin's Options Tape Supports Recovery, But ETH Gives A Less Clean Read& & Seeking Alpha]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-options-tape-supports-recovery-but-eth-gives-a-less-clean-read-seeking-alpha</link><guid>844922</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin's Options Tape Supports Recovery, But ETH Gives A Less Clean Read - Seeking Alpha</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin's Upside Capped by $82K Sell Wall as UAE’s OPEC Exit Triggers Risk Sell-Off - Decrypt</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin's Upside Capped by $82K Sell Wall as UAE’s OPEC Exit Triggers Risk Sell-Off& & Decrypt]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-upside-capped-by-82k-sell-wall-as-uaes-opec-exit-triggers-risk-sell-off-decrypt</link><guid>844885</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin's Upside Capped by $82K Sell Wall as UAE’s OPEC Exit Triggers Risk Sell-Off - Decrypt</dc:text></item><item><title>Paul Tudor Jones says bitcoin is 'unequivocally the best inflation hedge' - The Block</title><description><![CDATA[Paul Tudor Jones says bitcoin is 'unequivocally the best inflation hedge'& & The Block]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/paul-tudor-jones-says-bitcoin-is-unequivocally-the-best-inflation-hedge-the-block</link><guid>844888</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Paul Tudor Jones says bitcoin is 'unequivocally the best inflation hedge' - The Block</dc:text></item><item><title>Still believe bitcoin will be worth $1 million or more in the long run: Lightspark's David Marcus - MSN</title><description><![CDATA[Still believe bitcoin will be worth $1 million or more in the long run: Lightspark's David Marcus& & MSN]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/still-believe-bitcoin-will-be-worth-1-million-or-more-in-the-long-run-lightsparks-david-marcus-msn</link><guid>844928</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Still believe bitcoin will be worth $1 million or more in the long run: Lightspark's David Marcus - MSN</dc:text></item><item><title>Strategy’s STRC Becomes World’s Largest Preferred Stock in Under One Year, Saylor Says</title><description><![CDATA[Michael Saylor told a packed crowd at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas that Strategy’s STRC instrument has grown to $8.5 billion in nine months, becoming what he called the largest and most liquid preferred stock in the world. 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Now he calls Bitcoin the ‘best inflation hedge’ - dlnews.com</title><description><![CDATA[Billionaire trader Paul Tudor Jones made bank in gold. Now he calls Bitcoin the ‘best inflation hedge’& & dlnews.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/billionaire-trader-paul-tudor-jones-made-bank-in-gold-now-he-calls-bitcoin-the-best-inflation-hedge-dlnewscom</link><guid>844913</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Billionaire trader Paul Tudor Jones made bank in gold. Now he calls Bitcoin the ‘best inflation hedge’ - dlnews.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin 2027 conference will return to Nashville - WZTV</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin 2027 conference will return to Nashville& & WZTV]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-2027-conference-will-return-to-nashville-wztv</link><guid>844895</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin 2027 conference will return to Nashville - WZTV</dc:text></item><item><title>Still believe bitcoin will be worth $1 million or more in the long run: Lightspark's David Marcus - CNBC</title><description><![CDATA[Still believe bitcoin will be worth $1 million or more in the long run: Lightspark's David Marcus& & CNBC]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/still-believe-bitcoin-will-be-worth-1-million-or-more-in-the-long-run-lightsparks-david-marcus-cnbc</link><guid>845028</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Still believe bitcoin will be worth $1 million or more in the long run: Lightspark's David Marcus - CNBC</dc:text></item><item><title>Canada Moves to Outlaw Crypto ATMs Amid Rising Fraud - PYMNTS.com</title><description><![CDATA[Canada Moves to Outlaw Crypto ATMs Amid Rising Fraud& & PYMNTS.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/canada-moves-to-outlaw-crypto-atms-amid-rising-fraud-pymntscom</link><guid>844943</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Canada Moves to Outlaw Crypto ATMs Amid Rising Fraud - PYMNTS.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Pump.fun Burns $370 Million in PUMP Tokens and Locks 50% of Revenue Into Buybacks</title><description><![CDATA[Pump.fun burned approximately $370 million worth of PUMP tokens on April 29, reducing circulating supply by 36%, and committed 50% of all net platform revenue to an irreversible smart contract that will continue buying back and burning PUMP for the next 12 months. 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The incident, detailed in a postmortem published by Litecoin developer David Burkett on April 28, also set the stage for a second April event in which a later exploit attempt triggered a denial-of-service failure mode, disrupted upgraded mining nodes, and led to a 13-block invalid chain being reorged out.
A Critical Litecoin MWEB Validation Failure
According to the postmortem, the root issue was a missing validation check in Litecoin’s MWEB block connection path. MWEB inputs are supposed to reference previous MWEB outputs, while carrying metadata used by balance and spend validation logic. That metadata must match the actual MWEB UTXO being spent.
In normal mempool and block construction paths, that check existed. But it was not fully enforced during block connection. That gap allowed a malicious block producer to include an MWEB input whose supplied metadata did not match the real UTXO, making a small input appear capable of supporting a much larger pegout.
“The intended rule is simple: when an MWEB input spends a previous output, the metadata supplied by the input must match the actual MWEB UTXO identified by the input’s output ID,” the postmortem states. “That check existed in some paths, including normal mempool and block construction paths. But it was not fully enforced in the block connection path.”
The exploit occurred at block height 3,073,882. The attacker used an MWEB input with an actual value described as unknown, but “not more than 1.2084693 LTC,” while using fake commitment data to generate a pegout of 85,034.47285734 LTC. The inflated funds were initially sent to a transparent Litecoin address and later split into three transparent-chain outpoints.
Because exploitation required bypassing normal transaction relay and block-building checks, the attacker needed to mine a block or control a miner willing to include malformed MWEB data.
Miner Coordination, Frozen Outputs And Recovery
Once developers identified the vulnerability and confirmed it had already been exploited, they coordinated privately with major mining pools. The aim was to prevent further exploit blocks without immediately alerting the actor before the inflated outputs could be contained.
Litecoin Core 0.21.5 and 0.21.5.1 were deployed as emergency miner-focused releases. The latter added a historical exception for the already-accepted exploit block and temporarily rejected spends of the three attacker-controlled transparent outputs.
The attacker later attempted to spend at least one frozen output, but upgraded miners rejected the transaction. Developers then contacted the actor, who agreed to sign a recovery transaction returning the funds except for an 850 LTC bounty.
“The actor later signed a recovery transaction,” the postmortem says. “That transaction paid: 84,184.47278630 LTC total to the recovery address, split across two outputs. 850.00000000 LTC to an address controlled by the actor as the agreed bounty.”
The postmortem adds that Charlie purchased 850 LTC to cover the bounty gap. The full 85,034.47285734 LTC was then pegged back into MWEB at block height 3,078,098, and the resulting MWEB output was frozen. This was designed to restore MWEB’s internal supply balance while ensuring the rebalancing output could not be spent.
Litecoin developers said no confirmed user funds were ultimately lost in the March incident. Still, the response required emergency miner coordination, staged releases and special-case handling of historical exploit data.
April Attempt Triggered A 13-Block Invalid Chain
The second incident began on April 25 at block height 3,095,931, when another actor attempted to use the same original exploit path. Upgraded nodes rejected the malformed MWEB data, but the rejection exposed a separate mutated-block handling issue.
The postmortem explains that some serialized MWEB body data could be mutated without changing the canonical Litecoin block hash. When an upgraded node received such a mutated MWEB block over peer-to-peer channels, it could fail while applying the MWEB body, classify the failure as “BLOCK_MUTATED,” and retain the bad serialized data for that block hash. That could interfere with later valid block processing and mining RPC flows such as submitblock.
“During the April incident, this caused upgraded mining nodes to reject the bad block but also become unable to continue normal mining operations quickly enough,” the postmortem states. “Unupgraded miners, which did not enforce the MWEB fix, continued extending the invalid chain until upgraded miners coordinated and overtook it.”
The invalid chain ran through block height 3,095,943, producing 13 bad blocks in total before the valid chain overtook it. Litecoin developers emphasized that this was not a rollback of valid Litecoin history, but a reorg of an invalid chain produced by miners that had not upgraded or had not fully enforced the MWEB validation rules.
Third-Party Losses Remain A Key Open Issue
While the March exploit was recovered internally, the April reorg affected some external infrastructure. The postmortem says NEAR Intents processed a swap of 11,000 LTC for 7.78814476 BTC before those LTC were removed from the valid chain, resulting in what Litecoin described as a “large loss” for NEAR Intents. THORChain was also affected, with an attacker swapping 10 LTC for 0.00719957 BTC before the reorg invalidated the Litecoin side of the transaction.
Other attempted swaps were reportedly prevented in time, but exact third-party transaction IDs and final loss amounts were still being collected.
Litecoin Core 0.21.5.4 was released on April 25 to address the mutated-block DoS failure mode by erasing stored block data for blocks classified as mutated, allowing valid data for the same block hash to be accepted later. Users, miners, exchanges and services were urged to upgrade to Litecoin Core 0.21.5.4 or later and verify that nodes are syncing normally.
At press time, LTC traded at $55.95.
]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/litecoins-mweb-bug-let-an-attacker-create-85034-ltc</link><guid>844835</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/LTCUSDT_2026-04-29_10-28-19.png?resize=1024%2C502</dc:content ><dc:text>Litecoin’s MWEB Bug Let An Attacker Create 85,034 LTC</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Bottom or May Bust? Top 3 Price Predictions From Experts Highlight Crucial Cost Basis - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Bottom or May Bust? Top 3 Price Predictions From Experts Highlight Crucial Cost Basis& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-bottom-or-may-bust-top-3-price-predictions-from-experts-highlight-crucial-cost-basis-yahoo-finance</link><guid>844908</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Bottom or May Bust? 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Is It Breaking Out or Topping? - Barron's</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Prices Rise. Is It Breaking Out or Topping?& & Barron's]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-prices-rise-is-it-breaking-out-or-topping-barrons</link><guid>844894</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Prices Rise. 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That rarely ends smoothly. - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin trading volume is falling fast. That rarely ends smoothly.& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-trading-volume-is-falling-fast-that-rarely-ends-smoothly-coindesk</link><guid>844900</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin trading volume is falling fast. That rarely ends smoothly. - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026: Values continue to fall this week - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026: Values continue to fall this week& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-and-ethereum-prices-today-wednesday-april-29-2026-values-continue-to-fall-this-week-yahoo-finance</link><guid>844897</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026: Values continue to fall this week - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>$1.5M Bitcoin Price? Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Bold Prediction Amid Pushback - CCN.com</title><description><![CDATA[$1.5M Bitcoin Price? Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Bold Prediction Amid Pushback& & CCN.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/15m-bitcoin-price-cathie-wood-doubles-down-on-bold-prediction-amid-pushback-ccncom</link><guid>844896</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>$1.5M Bitcoin Price? Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Bold Prediction Amid Pushback - CCN.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Holds $77,000, Ethereum, XRP Rebound While Dogecoin Rallies On FOMC Day - Benzinga</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Holds $77,000, Ethereum, XRP Rebound While Dogecoin Rallies On FOMC Day& & Benzinga]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-holds-77000-ethereum-xrp-rebound-while-dogecoin-rallies-on-fomc-day-benzinga</link><guid>844941</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Holds $77,000, Ethereum, XRP Rebound While Dogecoin Rallies On FOMC Day - Benzinga</dc:text></item><item><title>Canadian Government Moves to Ban 4,000 Crypto ATMs</title><description><![CDATA[Canada has announced plans to ban cryptocurrency ATMs, identifying them as a primary tool for money laundering and fraud. Key Takeaways: The Liberal Party’s April 28 update plans a ban on crypto ATMs to stop scammers and illicit cash moves. Canada leads the world per capita with 4,000 machines, while over 39,000 remain active globally. [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/canadian-government-moves-to-ban-4000-crypto-atms</link><guid>844865</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/canada-crypto-atm-2-1-768x456.jpeg</dc:content ><dc:text>Canadian Government Moves to Ban 4,000 Crypto ATMs</dc:text></item><item><title>Leading AI Claude Predicts the Price of XRP, Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of May 2026 - Cryptonews</title><description><![CDATA[Leading AI Claude Predicts the Price of XRP, Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of May 2026& & Cryptonews]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/leading-ai-claude-predicts-the-price-of-xrp-bitcoin-and-ethereum-by-the-end-of-may-2026-cryptonews</link><guid>844939</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Leading AI Claude Predicts the Price of XRP, Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of May 2026 - Cryptonews</dc:text></item><item><title>Kyberswap Exploiter Moves 2,900 ETH to Tornado Cash Two Years After $65M Heist</title><description><![CDATA[Andean Medjedovic, the Canadian national charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for stealing $65 million across two decentralized finance ( Defi) exploits, moved 2,900 ETH worth $6.8 million to Tornado Cash on Wednesday. Key Takeaways: Andean Medjedovic moved 2,900 ETH worth $6.8 million to Tornado Cash on April 29, 2026. The DOJ charged Medjedovic [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/kyberswap-exploiter-moves-2900-eth-to-tornado-cash-two-years-after-65m-heist</link><guid>844866</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kyberswap-exploiter-moves-2900-eth-to-tornado-cash-two-years-after-65m-defi-heist-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Kyberswap Exploiter Moves 2,900 ETH to Tornado Cash Two Years After $65M Heist</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin (BTC) price holds key support as market eyes next move toward $80,000 - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin (BTC) price holds key support as market eyes next move toward $80,000& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-btc-price-holds-key-support-as-market-eyes-next-move-toward-80000-coindesk</link><guid>844898</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin (BTC) price holds key support as market eyes next move toward $80,000 - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Mezo unveils bitcoin yield vaults with Anchorage as institutions seek secure BTC returns - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[Mezo unveils bitcoin yield vaults with Anchorage as institutions seek secure BTC returns& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/mezo-unveils-bitcoin-yield-vaults-with-anchorage-as-institutions-seek-secure-btc-returns-coindesk</link><guid>844905</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Mezo unveils bitcoin yield vaults with Anchorage as institutions seek secure BTC returns - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin 2026: Michael Saylor Warns of BTC ‘Supply Shock,’ Jack Mallers Claims Banks Hold Customers Hostage - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin 2026: Michael Saylor Warns of BTC ‘Supply Shock,’ Jack Mallers Claims Banks Hold Customers Hostage& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-2026-michael-saylor-warns-of-btc-supply-shock-jack-mallers-claims-banks-hold-customers-hostage-yahoo-finance</link><guid>844904</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin 2026: Michael Saylor Warns of BTC ‘Supply Shock,’ Jack Mallers Claims Banks Hold Customers Hostage - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Nigeria’s Greenafrica Claims $100k Top Prize as Hedera Hackathon Draws 45,000 Participants</title><description><![CDATA[The Hashgraph Association and Exponential Science have concluded a hackathon that attracted over 45,000 participants and generated more than 1,300 project submissions. Key Takeaways: On April 29, THA and Exponential Science named Greenafrica the top winner of the 2025 Hedera Africa Hackathon. The $1M prize pool fueled 1,300+ projects, proving Hedera as a top utility [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/nigerias-greenafrica-claims-100k-top-prize-as-hedera-hackathon-draws-45000-participants</link><guid>844867</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hackathon-1-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Nigeria’s Greenafrica Claims $100k Top Prize as Hedera Hackathon Draws 45,000 Participants</dc:text></item><item><title>Czech central bank governor frames bitcoin as reserve diversifier, not revolution - ledgerinsights.com</title><description><![CDATA[Czech central bank governor frames bitcoin as reserve diversifier, not revolution& & ledgerinsights.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/czech-central-bank-governor-frames-bitcoin-as-reserve-diversifier-not-revolution-ledgerinsightscom</link><guid>844914</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Czech central bank governor frames bitcoin as reserve diversifier, not revolution - ledgerinsights.com</dc:text></item><item><title>New Bitcoin Wallet Offers Post-Quantum Protection Without a Fork - unchainedcrypto.com</title><description><![CDATA[New Bitcoin Wallet Offers Post-Quantum Protection Without a Fork& & unchainedcrypto.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/new-bitcoin-wallet-offers-post-quantum-protection-without-a-fork-unchainedcryptocom</link><guid>844792</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>New Bitcoin Wallet Offers Post-Quantum Protection Without a Fork - unchainedcrypto.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Holds Near $77,000 as Trump Preps Extended Hormuz Blockade and Fed Decision Looms - unchainedcrypto.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Holds Near $77,000 as Trump Preps Extended Hormuz Blockade and Fed Decision Looms& & unchainedcrypto.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-holds-near-77000-as-trump-preps-extended-hormuz-blockade-and-fed-decision-looms-unchainedcryptocom</link><guid>844791</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Holds Near $77,000 as Trump Preps Extended Hormuz Blockade and Fed Decision Looms - unchainedcrypto.com</dc:text></item><item><title>'Finding Satoshi' Documentary Probes Identity Of Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto - i24NEWS</title><description><![CDATA['Finding Satoshi' Documentary Probes Identity Of Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto& & i24NEWS]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/finding-satoshi-documentary-probes-identity-of-bitcoin-creator-satoshi-nakamoto-i24news</link><guid>844944</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>'Finding Satoshi' Documentary Probes Identity Of Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto - i24NEWS</dc:text></item><item><title>Why Are Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Sliding This Week? - AOL.com</title><description><![CDATA[Why Are Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Sliding This Week?& & AOL.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/why-are-bitcoin-xrp-ethereum-and-solana-sliding-this-week-aolcom</link><guid>844818</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Why Are Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Sliding This Week? - AOL.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Why Are Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Sliding This Week? - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Why Are Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Sliding This Week?& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/why-are-bitcoin-xrp-ethereum-and-solana-sliding-this-week-yahoo-finance</link><guid>844777</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Why Are Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Sliding This Week? - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Why Are Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Sliding This Week? - 24/7 Wall St.</title><description><![CDATA[Why Are Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Sliding This Week?& & 24/7 Wall St.]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/why-are-bitcoin-xrp-ethereum-and-solana-sliding-this-week-247-wall-st</link><guid>844918</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Why Are Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Sliding This Week? - 24/7 Wall St.</dc:text></item><item><title>Circle Mints $500 Million in USDC on Solana as Weekly Issuance Tops $3.25 Billion</title><description><![CDATA[Circle minted $500 million in USDC on the Solana network on April 29, with the issuance being part of a week that saw Solana process $3.25 billion in fresh USDC supply. Key Takeaways: Circle minted $500 million in USDC on Solana, as flagged by onchain intelligence firm Arkham. Solana’s weekly USDC issuance hit $3.25 billion, [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/circle-mints-500-million-in-usdc-on-solana-as-weekly-issuance-tops-325-billion</link><guid>844868</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/circle-mints-500-million-in-usdc-on-solana-as-weekly-issuance-tops-3-25-billion-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Circle Mints $500 Million in USDC on Solana as Weekly Issuance Tops $3.25 Billion</dc:text></item><item><title>'This is the future': Czech central bank governor makes case for bitcoin in sovereign reserves - The Block</title><description><![CDATA['This is the future': Czech central bank governor makes case for bitcoin in sovereign reserves& & The Block]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/this-is-the-future-czech-central-bank-governor-makes-case-for-bitcoin-in-sovereign-reserves-the-block</link><guid>844776</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>'This is the future': Czech central bank governor makes case for bitcoin in sovereign reserves - The Block</dc:text></item><item><title>Tether Unveils Modular Architecture for Bitcoin Miners - ForkLog</title><description><![CDATA[Tether Unveils Modular Architecture for Bitcoin Miners& & ForkLog]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/tether-unveils-modular-architecture-for-bitcoin-miners-forklog</link><guid>844817</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Tether Unveils Modular Architecture for Bitcoin Miners - ForkLog</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin is in a funk. How the Fed, big tech earnings can boost cryptos - MSN</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin is in a funk. How the Fed, big tech earnings can boost cryptos& & MSN]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-is-in-a-funk-how-the-fed-big-tech-earnings-can-boost-cryptos-msn</link><guid>844932</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin is in a funk. How the Fed, big tech earnings can boost cryptos - MSN</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin futures funding rates hit one-year low as price nears record - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin futures funding rates hit one-year low as price nears record& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-futures-funding-rates-hit-one-year-low-as-price-nears-record-crypto-briefing</link><guid>844795</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin futures funding rates hit one-year low as price nears record - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Peter Schiff Wonders Why Bitcoin Keeps Dropping Despite Michael Saylor's Aggressive BTC Accumulation—Crit - Benzinga</title><description><![CDATA[Peter Schiff Wonders Why Bitcoin Keeps Dropping Despite Michael Saylor's Aggressive BTC Accumulation—Crit& & Benzinga]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/peter-schiff-wonders-why-bitcoin-keeps-dropping-despite-michael-saylors-aggressive-btc-accumulationcrit-benzinga</link><guid>844802</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Peter Schiff Wonders Why Bitcoin Keeps Dropping Despite Michael Saylor's Aggressive BTC Accumulation—Crit - Benzinga</dc:text></item><item><title>There's a social media groundswell predicting bitcoin above $90,000. That might be a problem. - Cryptonews.net</title><description><![CDATA[There's a social media groundswell predicting bitcoin above $90,000. That might be a problem.& & Cryptonews.net]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/theres-a-social-media-groundswell-predicting-bitcoin-above-90000-that-might-be-a-problem-cryptonewsnet</link><guid>844816</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>There's a social media groundswell predicting bitcoin above $90,000. That might be a problem. - Cryptonews.net</dc:text></item><item><title>A Look At American Bitcoin’s Valuation After Recent Volatility In Trading Performance - simplywall.st</title><description><![CDATA[A Look At American Bitcoin’s Valuation After Recent Volatility In Trading Performance& & simplywall.st]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/a-look-at-american-bitcoins-valuation-after-recent-volatility-in-trading-performance-simplywallst</link><guid>844788</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>A Look At American Bitcoin’s Valuation After Recent Volatility In Trading Performance - simplywall.st</dc:text></item><item><title>What is Bitcoin’s Endgame? MicroStrategy’s Saylor Has a Prediction - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[What is Bitcoin’s Endgame? MicroStrategy’s Saylor Has a Prediction& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/what-is-bitcoins-endgame-microstrategys-saylor-has-a-prediction-yahoo-finance</link><guid>844902</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>What is Bitcoin’s Endgame? MicroStrategy’s Saylor Has a Prediction - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>What is Bitcoin’s Endgame? MicroStrategy’s Saylor Has a Prediction - BeInCrypto</title><description><![CDATA[What is Bitcoin’s Endgame? MicroStrategy’s Saylor Has a Prediction& & BeInCrypto]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/what-is-bitcoins-endgame-microstrategys-saylor-has-a-prediction-beincrypto</link><guid>844789</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>What is Bitcoin’s Endgame? MicroStrategy’s Saylor Has a Prediction - BeInCrypto</dc:text></item><item><title>MicroStrategy’s Saylor Predicts Bitcoin’s Endgame in Las Vegas - BeInCrypto</title><description><![CDATA[MicroStrategy’s Saylor Predicts Bitcoin’s Endgame in Las Vegas& & BeInCrypto]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/microstrategys-saylor-predicts-bitcoins-endgame-in-las-vegas-beincrypto</link><guid>844935</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>MicroStrategy’s Saylor Predicts Bitcoin’s Endgame in Las Vegas - BeInCrypto</dc:text></item><item><title>Czech Central Bank’s Bitcoin Bet Delivers Early Findings, Governor Says</title><description><![CDATA[Aleš Michl, governor of the Czech National Bank, said the institution’s early research suggests a small Bitcoin allocation could improve portfolio returns without materially increasing overall risk. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas, Michl framed the finding not as a policy shift or ideological endorsement, but as part of a broader effort to rethink reserve management while maintaining strict monetary discipline.
Michl opened his remarks by acknowledging the unusual nature of the subject. “Today I want to talk about a strange combination, a central bank and Bitcoin,” he said. “Most people do not put these two things together. I do.”
Bitcoin Trial Puts Czech Central Bank In Uncharted Territory
The governor placed the Bitcoin discussion inside the Czech National Bank’s recent macroeconomic record. When he became governor in mid-2022, he said, Czech inflation was close to 20%. At the time, he pledged to bring inflation back to 2% within two years, a target he said the bank achieved through tighter policy rather than “magic.”
“Even before COVID, money was too cheap for too long,” Michl said. “For too long, the system promoted borrowing. For too long the currency, our currency, the Czech koruna, was weakened.”
That experience, he argued, defines his version of conservative central banking: tighter policy for longer, support for saving, and a stronger domestic currency. His rule, stated bluntly, was: “Stay hawkish forever.”
But Michl’s speech moved beyond interest-rate policy into the management of the Czech National Bank’s foreign exchange reserves. The bank oversees about $180 billion in reserves, equivalent to roughly 44% of Czech GDP, which Michl described as among the largest reserve positions in the world relative to the size of the economy. That scale, he said, forces the bank to think carefully about the long-term construction of its portfolio.
Over the past four years, the Czech National Bank increased the share of equities in its portfolio from 15% to 26%. It also raised gold exposure from almost zero to 6%. Michl said the aim was to build a portfolio with higher expected returns than before, lower risk than an all-stock allocation, and even lower risk than an all-bond portfolio.
The next question, he said, was whether the bank could go further. That led to Bitcoin. Michl recalled buying coffee with Bitcoin in Prague about a decade ago, joking that the purchase would now be worth roughly $350. “It was the most expensive coffee of my life,” he said.
Still, he did not minimize Bitcoin’s risk profile. Michl described the asset as highly volatile and said its price could rise substantially or fall to zero. But he argued that the same conceptual risk exists across other assets: stocks can collapse, and bonds can fail. For a reserve manager, the issue is not whether one asset is risky in isolation, but how it behaves inside a diversified portfolio.
That was the central finding of the bank’s new working paper, according to Michl. “This is our model portfolio with 1% in Bitcoin,” he said. “And here comes the interesting part. With 1% in Bitcoin, expected return goes up and overall risk stays about the same in our Czech currency.”
Michl attributed that result to Bitcoin’s low long-term correlation with many traditional assets. Because Bitcoin does not move in the same way as conventional portfolio components, he said, a small allocation may improve the overall risk-return profile. “Return can go up and risk stay about the same,” he said. “That is diversification.”
The Czech National Bank has now created a separate Bitcoin test portfolio. Michl was careful to define its scope: “A test portfolio. Not a revolution. Not a political statement. A test.”
The experiment will run for two years, after which the central bank plans to publish the results and decide what comes next.
At press time, Bitcoin traded at $77,269.
]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/czech-central-banks-bitcoin-bet-delivers-early-findings-governor-says</link><guid>844836</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BTCUSDT_2026-04-29_08-11-37.png?resize=1024%2C502</dc:content ><dc:text>Czech Central Bank’s Bitcoin Bet Delivers Early Findings, Governor Says</dc:text></item><item><title>This "Set It and Forget It" Cryptocurrency Could Make You a Multimillionaire With Almost No Effort - The Motley Fool</title><description><![CDATA[This "Set It and Forget It" Cryptocurrency Could Make You a Multimillionaire With Almost No Effort& & The Motley Fool]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/this-set-it-and-forget-it-cryptocurrency-could-make-you-a-multimillionaire-with-almost-no-effort-the-motley-fool</link><guid>844798</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>This "Set It and Forget It" Cryptocurrency Could Make You a Multimillionaire With Almost No Effort - The Motley Fool</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Is in a Funk. How the Fed, Big Tech Earnings Can Boost Cryptos. -- Barrons.com - Moomoo</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Is in a Funk. How the Fed, Big Tech Earnings Can Boost Cryptos. -- Barrons.com& & Moomoo]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-is-in-a-funk-how-the-fed-big-tech-earnings-can-boost-cryptos-barronscom-moomoo</link><guid>844800</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Is in a Funk. How the Fed, Big Tech Earnings Can Boost Cryptos. -- Barrons.com - Moomoo</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin, stocks risk 'months' of losses as Kevin Warsh Becomes Fed chair - TradingView</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin, stocks risk 'months' of losses as Kevin Warsh Becomes Fed chair& & TradingView]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-stocks-risk-months-of-losses-as-kevin-warsh-becomes-fed-chair-tradingview</link><guid>844807</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin, stocks risk 'months' of losses as Kevin Warsh Becomes Fed chair - TradingView</dc:text></item><item><title>There's a social media groundswell predicting bitcoin above $90,000. That might be a problem. - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[There's a social media groundswell predicting bitcoin above $90,000. That might be a problem.& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/theres-a-social-media-groundswell-predicting-bitcoin-above-90000-that-might-be-a-problem-coindesk</link><guid>844781</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>There's a social media groundswell predicting bitcoin above $90,000. That might be a problem. - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Is in a Funk. How the Fed, Big Tech Earnings Can Boost Cryptos. - Barron's</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Is in a Funk. How the Fed, Big Tech Earnings Can Boost Cryptos.& & Barron's]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-is-in-a-funk-how-the-fed-big-tech-earnings-can-boost-cryptos-barrons</link><guid>844775</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Is in a Funk. How the Fed, Big Tech Earnings Can Boost Cryptos. - Barron's</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Supply Shock Coming? Strategy Now Buys 2 BTC For Every 1 Mined - Yellow.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Supply Shock Coming? Strategy Now Buys 2 BTC For Every 1 Mined& & Yellow.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-supply-shock-coming-strategy-now-buys-2-btc-for-every-1-mined-yellowcom</link><guid>844801</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Supply Shock Coming? Strategy Now Buys 2 BTC For Every 1 Mined - Yellow.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Canada Plans to Ban Bitcoin ATMs Over Fraud - Bitbo</title><description><![CDATA[Canada Plans to Ban Bitcoin ATMs Over Fraud& & Bitbo]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/canada-plans-to-ban-bitcoin-atms-over-fraud-bitbo</link><guid>844793</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Canada Plans to Ban Bitcoin ATMs Over Fraud - Bitbo</dc:text></item><item><title>Twenty One Capital's Jack Mallers Argues BTC's Proof of Reserves Outclasses Gold at Bitcoin 2026 - Bitcoin News</title><description><![CDATA[Twenty One Capital's Jack Mallers Argues BTC's Proof of Reserves Outclasses Gold at Bitcoin 2026& & Bitcoin News]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/twenty-one-capitals-jack-mallers-argues-btcs-proof-of-reserves-outclasses-gold-at-bitcoin-2026-bitcoin-news</link><guid>844799</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Twenty One Capital's Jack Mallers Argues BTC's Proof of Reserves Outclasses Gold at Bitcoin 2026 - Bitcoin News</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin traders flip bullish on price ahead of Powell’s final FOMC as Fed chair - dlnews.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin traders flip bullish on price ahead of Powell’s final FOMC as Fed chair& & dlnews.com]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-traders-flip-bullish-on-price-ahead-of-powells-final-fomc-as-fed-chair-dlnewscom</link><guid>844779</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin traders flip bullish on price ahead of Powell’s final FOMC as Fed chair - dlnews.com</dc:text></item><item><title>The real use of Bitcoin? Defending freedom and human rights when everything collapses - Cryptonews.net</title><description><![CDATA[The real use of Bitcoin? Defending freedom and human rights when everything collapses& & Cryptonews.net]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/the-real-use-of-bitcoin-defending-freedom-and-human-rights-when-everything-collapses-cryptonewsnet</link><guid>844808</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>The real use of Bitcoin? Defending freedom and human rights when everything collapses - Cryptonews.net</dc:text></item><item><title>Tether launches Bitcoin faucet inside self-custody wallet using Lightning payouts - crypto.news</title><description><![CDATA[Tether launches Bitcoin faucet inside self-custody wallet using Lightning payouts& & crypto.news]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/tether-launches-bitcoin-faucet-inside-self-custody-wallet-using-lightning-payouts-cryptonews</link><guid>844810</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Tether launches Bitcoin faucet inside self-custody wallet using Lightning payouts - crypto.news</dc:text></item><item><title>Japan Regulators Target Crypto Deals In Real Estate With New Guidance</title><description><![CDATA[In response to the growing adoption of crypto in real estate, four Japanese regulatory authorities have issued joint guidance outlining compliance requirements to mitigate money laundering risks in property transactions.
Authorities Issue Crypto Guidance For Real Estate Industry
On Tuesday, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the National Police Agency, and the Ministry of Finance, published a joint guidance request that major industry bodies must follow when utilizing crypto assets in real estate transactions.
The request, addressed to key associations from the two industries, warned about the potential risks posed by real estate deals using digital assets, affirming that “given the nature of crypto assets, which can be transferred across borders instantaneously, there is a high risk that they will be used as a settlement method in real estate transactions for money laundering and other illicit activities.”
Therefore, Japanese regulators advised real estate firms conducting crypto transactions to strictly enforce Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures and source-of-funds verifications under the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds.
They also requested firms notify regulators and law enforcement upon discovering unlicensed transactions or unusual fund flows. In addition, it explained that cross-border crypto asset receipts and payments exceeding 30 million yen are subject to reporting obligations:
Furthermore, from the perspective of understanding these actual conditions, the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (Act No. 228 of 1949) stipulates that: (1) any person who receives cryptocurrency or similar assets from overseas in an amount exceeding the equivalent of 30 million yen must submit a “Report on Payment or Receipt of Payment”; and (2) in cases where a non-resident acquires real estate or similar assets located in Japan, a “Report on the Acquisition of Real Estate or Rights Thereof Located in Japan.
Notably, the guidance request explicitly stated that activities involving the exchange of crypto assets for fiat currency or brokerage services on behalf of clients may constitute crypto asset exchange operations, adding that conducting such operations without proper registration carries the risk of legal violations.
Japan’s Digital Asset Landscape
This month, Japan amended its Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) to classify crypto assets as financial instruments. As reported by Bitcoinist, digital assets in Japan have been regulated by the Payment Services Act, which focuses on digital money and transactions rather than investment activities.
If passed, the amended law would move crypto out of the payments category and bring it into the same framework as stocks and other securities. The reclassification will require issuers to file annual disclosures, bringing them closer in line with publicly listed companies.
Additionally, the legislation will impose substantial penalties on individuals engaged in illicit activities. For instance, unlicensed crypto operators would face prison sentences ranging from three to ten years.
Fines would be increased from ¥3 million, around $18,800, to ¥10 million, roughly $62,600. Meanwhile, insider trading would also be explicitly banned under the new framework, a prohibition that did not exist under the Payment Services Act.
Notably, Japanese authorities have been working to restructure how crypto assets are treated in the country, with the government also backing a tax reform plan to introduce a separate system for different transactions.
The outline of the 2026 Tax Reform, released last December, proposed changing the current progressive tax system, in which digital asset gains can be taxed at up to 55%, to a system like the one used for stocks, with a flat 20% tax on crypto income.
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Fear and caution are becoming more common among investors, and that shift is happening while the price action remains unstable. Still, one analyst believes this combination could be the start of a turnaround, pointing to how XRP behaved the last time sentiment deteriorated this sharply.
XRP Sentiment Drops Again
In his latest report, market analyst Sam Daodu notes that XRP has fallen more than 60% over the past nine months, dropping from a July 2025 cycle high of $3.65. The sell-off has triggered rapid selling and weakened what technical analysts often call market structure, leaving the token&#8217;s near-term direction unclear.
Beyond these factors, Daodu also links pressure on the token to broader macro conditions. Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed toward roughly 1.97% to 1.98%, borrowing costs rose, and that has pressured investors to reduce risk, with XRP among the assets affected. 
On top of that, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have reportedly contributed to a “risk-off” rotation, with some traders choosing safer stores of value such as gold or bonds instead of holding XRP.
As a result, analytics provider Santiment, cited in Daodu’s report, says negative conversations have surged, with more users openly questioning whether XRP is truly decentralized, what real-world problem it solves, and who effectively controls the network. 
Past Fear Drops And Rallies
The analyst points out that Santiment data show two prior occasions within the last two years when XRP’s social sentiment fell into similarly bearish territory—and that both times, the altcoin followed with a meaningful rally. 
In February 2025, sentiment dropped to a ratio of 0.96 bullish to 1.00 bearish, with XRP trading around $2. From there, the altcoin surged 82%, eventually reaching a high of $3.65 by July. Then, in October 2025, the ratio was 1.01 bullish per 1.00 bearish. 
In the current reading, with prices currently at around $1.37 at the time of writing, the ratio stands at 1.02 bullish to 1.00 bearish, which Daodu describes as the third-most bearish social sentiment level in the last two years.
From a pure market-structure standpoint, the chart also remains bearish. Daodu notes that XRP is currently trading below its 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages (MAs), indicating that the downtrend has not yet reversed in a technically convincing way. 
In other words, the current bounce—if it comes—would likely depend on catalysts rather than sentiment alone. Until something concrete changes, Daodu argues that a major rally is unlikely.
What Could Flip The Script?
For XRP to move into a bullish run similar to the one that followed the February 2025 sentiment low, Daodu says several elements would need to align. 
First is the CLARITY Act, which would permanently and legally classify XRP as a commodity. If the bill passes, Daodu expects large institutional investors to be more willing to buy the token without worrying as much about regulatory risk.
Second is whale behavior, where on-chain data reportedly point to accumulation rather than distribution. Daodu says large wallets are adding more than 11 million XRP every day, and that the Whale Flow 30DMA is at a 10-month high. 
Finally, the analyst turns to Bitcoin (BTC) because he argues XRP rarely makes a major upside move while BTC is falling. Bitcoin often sets the tone for the broader crypto market, and the altcoin tends to move in its shadow. 
Daodu’s overall takeaway is that the current environment may look like a trap to some, but it could also be an opportunity—if the right signals keep appearing. 
Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com 
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Ethereum Has Been Widening Its Adoption Gap To Bitcoin
In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Santiment has shared how the various top networks in the digital asset sector like Bitcoin and Ethereum currently compare against each other in terms of the Total Amount Of Holders. This indicator measures, as its name implies, the total number of addresses on a given blockchain that hold a non-zero balance.
When the value of this metric rises, it means new wallets with a balance are popping up on the network. Such a trend can arise due to a number of reasons, like new investors coming into the market or old investors who had sold earlier making a return. Existing users creating new wallets for privacy purposes can also naturally contribute to the trend.
In general, whenever the Total Amount Of Holders goes up, all of these factors could be considered to be at play at once. In other words, some net adoption of the cryptocurrency could be assumed to have occurred.
On the other hand, the indicator going down suggests some users are clearing out their wallets on the blockchain, potentially because they have decided to exit from the market.
Now, here is the chart shared by Santiment that shows the trend in the Total Amount Of Holders for eight major cryptocurrencies:
As displayed in the above graph, the coin ranked the highest in terms of holders is Ethereum, with about 189.5 million in non-empty addresses present on the network. This is a massive amount, and it&#8217;s only been growing recently.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin has witnessed a flat trajectory in its Total Amount Of Holders over the last few months, implying that the adoption of the cryptocurrency has stalled while Ethereum has continued to attract users. Currently, BTC has 59.1 million wallets with a balance, which is less than a third of the size of ETH&#8217;s userbase.
Ethereum&#8217;s dominant position in the metric is down to the rich DeFi ecosystem that the blockchain hosts thanks to its smart contracts feature. Speaking of ETH&#8217;s ecosystem, stablecoins make a major part of it and the most dominant among them are USDT and USDC, both of which appear on this list with 13.6 million and 6.8 million holders, respectively.
Among the altcoins, Dogecoin beats XRP and Cardano with a Total Amount Of Holders value of around 8.3 million.
ETH Price
At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading around $2,270, down over 2% in the last 24 hours.
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With both bullish and bearish positions building, the setup points to rising tension among traders and investors as they attempt to predict XRP’s future price action. 
XRP Forms Liquidity On The Upside And Downside
In an X post on April 26, Pillows noted that the XRP price has been struggling to move in a clear direction, as the cryptocurrency trades in a tight range even while Bitcoin moves higher. Typically, when the price of BTC rises, most cryptocurrencies tend to follow, tracking the market’s upward momentum. 
However, XRP has continued to consolidate around the $1.40 level for weeks now. In market terms, this type of sideways price action often indicates indecision, where buyers and sellers are both building positions while waiting for a breakout, either to the upside or downside. 
Importantly, Pillows noted that XRP’s prolonged consolidation phase has created liquidity pockets on both sides of the market. He stated that a decent amount of short-side liquidity has formed on the upside near $1.5. This suggests that many traders betting against XRP may have set stop-loss or liquidation levels around that level. As a result, if the price were to move above $1.5, it could trigger those stop-loss orders, forcing short sellers to buy back positions and potentially fueling a sharp move higher. 
On the downside, Pillows noted that a liquidity cluster has formed below $1.4. This suggests a concentration of stop-loss orders around this area, likely placed by bullish traders beneath support. If XRP were to drop below this zone, those stops could get swept, potentially triggering liquidations that could spark a downside move before a possible rebound. 
Overall, the major point Pillows is making is that XRP may be building pressure for a larger move soon, with both upside and downside liquidity acting as magnets for price action. Traders and investors often watch these zones because the market sometimes gravitates toward liquidity pockets before moving in a clearer direction.  
Analyst Rejects “Unrealistic” $1,000 Claims
Separately, crypto analyst ChartNerd has rejected recent overly optimistic XRP forecasts circulating in the market. He argued that repeated calls for the altcoin to reach $1,000 are “highly unrealistic” and “far more dangerous” than warnings of a drop below $1. 
According to ChartNerd, unlike the $1,000 calls, these sub-$1 bearish projections are at least grounded in historical chart data. He explained that during every bear market, XRP has repeatedly fallen to the lower regression band of the Gaussian Channel, where its price declined significantly. Based on that historical trend, he said that another similar decline cannot be ruled out, even as overly bullish predictions continue to dominate the market. 
]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/analyst-ted-pillows-calls-out-the-xrp-liquidity-points-in-both-directions</link><guid>844748</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/xrp.jpg?w=512&amp;#038;resize=512%2C246</dc:content ><dc:text>Analyst Ted Pillows Calls Out The XRP Liquidity Points In Both Directions</dc:text></item><item><title>New BNB 2x Leveraged ETF XBNB Begins Trading on NYSE Arca</title><description><![CDATA[A new leveraged BNB ETF began trading in U.S. markets as XBNB launched with 2x daily exposure, giving short-term crypto traders regulated access to amplified price swings while raising risks tied to volatility and daily resets. Key Takeaways: XBNB offers 2x daily exposure to BNB through a regulated ETF structure. Teucrium is expanding its leveraged [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/new-bnb-2x-leveraged-etf-xbnb-begins-trading-on-nyse-arca</link><guid>844767</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/xbnb-new-bnb-etf-2x-leverage-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>New BNB 2x Leveraged ETF XBNB Begins Trading on NYSE Arca</dc:text></item><item><title>Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC nears key support, ETH weakens, XRP slips below key EMA - FXStreet</title><description><![CDATA[Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC nears key support, ETH weakens, XRP slips below key EMA& & FXStreet]]></description><link>https://houseofboom.coinsnews.com/top-3-price-prediction-bitcoin-ethereum-ripple-btc-nears-key-support-eth-weakens-xrp-slips-below-key-ema-fxstreet</link><guid>844809</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC nears key support, ETH weakens, XRP slips below key EMA - FXStreet</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Breaks Green Streak: US Selling Pressure Back?</title><description><![CDATA[American Bitcoin sellers may be making a return as data shows the Coinbase Premium Gap has turned negative for the first time in 20 days.
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap Has Broken Its Positive Streak
In a new post on X, CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn has talked about the latest trend in the Coinbase Premium Gap for Bitcoin. This metric keeps track of the difference between the BTC spot price listed on Coinbase (USD pair) and that on Binance (USDT pair).
The indicator basically tells us about how buying or selling behaviors differ between the userbases of Coinbase and Binance. The two platforms naturally see some overlap in traders, but their demographics tend to still be different enough overall to produce unique behaviors.
Coinbase is the main destination of the US-based investors, especially the large institutional entities, while Binance hosts a global traffic. As such, the value of the Coinbase Premium Gap reflects whether the American whales are applying a higher or lower buying/selling pressure as compared to Binance&#8217;s global whales.
Now, here is the chart shared by Maartunn that shows the trend in the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap over the last several weeks:
As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has been positive for most of April, implying that the cryptocurrency has traded at a higher rate on Coinbase than on Binance. This trend would suggest that American investors have generally applied a higher buying pressure than global traders during this month.
From the chart, it&#8217;s visible, however, that the past day has seen a shift in the market. The metric, which had been on a 20-day green streak, has plummeted into the negative zone. This reversal in the indicator has come alongside a pullback in the BTC price below the $77,000 mark.
Last month, the Coinbase Premium Gap had witnessed an extended stay inside the red region, and while it had this phase, the BTC price had struggled. The surge into positive values this month, on the other hand, led to the asset&#8217;s recovery. The indicator having some correlation with the spot price in this manner is a pattern that has often been witnessed since the start of 2024 due to US institutional entities becoming more involved in the sector.
As these massive investors have seemingly taken to selling again, it&#8217;s possible that Bitcoin could see a negative effect. It only remains to be seen, though, how the Coinbase Premium Gap will develop in the near future and whether the switch to negative values is going to sustain.
BTC Price
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is floating around $76,500, down 1.7% in the last 24 hours.
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Reduced Leverage Activity Hits XRP on Binance
While the XRP price is gaining bullish traction, something crucial is happening on cryptocurrency exchanges, particularly Binance, the world&#8217;s largest trading platform. A shift in derivatives positioning is currently emerging for XRP on this leading trading platform.
As reported by Xaif Crypto, a market expert and trader, on the X platform, the Estimated Leverage Ratio on Binance has shifted to the downside. The chart shared by the expert shows that the leveraged ratio is now sitting g at the 0.15 level, indicating a reduction in exposure to high-risk positions.
What this implies is that traders are either closing contracts or scaling back leverage in the face of uncertainty across the broader crypto market. When the ratio drops to these kinds of levels, it often points to a cooling phase, in which the market resets after periods of increased activity, and speculative intensity diminishes.
After examining the chart, Xaif Crypto stated that traders are barely leveraged right now. While this pattern may be considered bearish, the expert claims that this is the precise setup that leads to explosive moves in the near term. This is because when there is less leverage, less fuel is being burned, which creates an atmosphere for major price moves.
Xaif Crypto added that the next ignition could catch everyone off guard, reflecting his conviction in an impending notable bullish move for the XRP’s price once new momentum emerges.
In another X post, Xaif Crypto has highlighted a compelling divergence in the XRP market. While there are signs of increasing scarcity, the price continues to stay low. The XRP Scarcity Index on Binance is exhibiting a subtle, steady growth, indicating a tightening of the available supply, either as a result of rising long-term holding behavior or decreased exchange balances. 
Each time the index has bottomed out, the expert highlighted that prices have followed higher, making this a crucial moment for the altcoin. With scarcity rising and prices remaining low, this setup has created a key gap. However, this kind of gap does not stay open for long, especially once demand begins to rise again.
Another Weekly Inflows For The Leading Altcoin
Bullish sentiment in the market is gradually building as huge capital continues to flow into major cryptocurrency assets in the ever-dynamic sector. CoinShares data shows that digital asset investment products recorded a whopping $1.2 billion in weekly inflows.
Even though this renewed wave of capital was majorly seen across Bitcoin and Ethereum, XRP still managed to attract some of these funds, snatching up $25 million in weekly inflows. With this capital, the altcoin’s weekly YTD is now valued at $148 million in addition to its $2.57 billion in Asset Under Management (AUM). “While others chase headlines, XRP just keeps stacking,” Xaif Crypto added.
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Bitcoin-Linked Financing Model Raises Structural Concerns
At the center of this issue is how Strategy raises money using a financial instrument called STRC. These preferred shares promise investors a variable return of about 11.5%. Some believe that Bitcoin only needs to grow by around 2% each year for the company to keep paying this return. However, Schiff pointed out that this idea only works if Strategy stops issuing new STRC shares.
That is not what is happening. Under Michael Saylor, the company continues to release more STRC. Each new issuance increases the total amount of returns the company must pay. This means Bitcoin would need to grow faster over time just to keep up with the rising obligations.
Another problem appears if the price of STRC drops below its target value of 100. Schiff explained that to bring the price back up, the company may need to offer an even higher return. This increases the pressure further because higher returns mean more money must be paid out. As more shares are issued and returns rise, the system becomes harder to maintain.
Death Spiral Scenario Extends From STRC To Bitcoin And MSTR
Schiff then described how this situation could turn into a dangerous cycle. To keep paying investors, Strategy may need to sell some of its Bitcoin. Selling Bitcoin can push its price down, especially if it happens repeatedly.
If Bitcoin’s price falls, the value of the company’s remaining holdings also drops. At the same time, the company still has to meet its growing payment obligations. This creates a loop where falling prices and rising demands feed into each other.
The situation can become worse if more STRC is issued. Each step adds more pressure, and, according to Schiff, this is how a “death spiral” can form, where each action taken to solve the problem ends up making it bigger.
He added that the only way to stop this cycle would be to cancel the payments tied to STRC. However, that option comes with its own risks. If the payments stop, the value of STRC could fall sharply, which may also affect Strategy&#8217;s stock. Because the company is so closely tied to Bitcoin, this kind of disruption could spread to the wider market.
In Schiff’s view, the link between STRC, Strategy, and Bitcoin creates a chain reaction where pressure in one area quickly affects the others. He believes this cycle could ultimately bring down Strategy, widely seen as Bitcoin’s strongest corporate supporter, with ripple effects extending into the Bitcoin market itself.
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Bitcoin Bulls Face Key Test At $79,300
Crypto analyst @Sherlockwhale warned in a post on X that Bitcoin may be approaching a key area where traders could misread the short-term upward move as bullish strength or a sustained breakout. According to the analyst, current market conditions could trap participants who expect a prolonged bull trend, as price action may end up forming a lower high instead of a sustained move upward.
The analyst explained that while many traders are currently expecting Bitcoin to confirm a higher high, he believes the structure is more similar to previous rejection zones around  $107,000 and $97,000. In those instances, the BTC price failed to sustain an upward move, forming lower highs that trapped late buyers as sellers stepped in aggressively to take profits.
@Sherlockwhale suggests that a similar situation could develop again if Bitcoin approaches the critical level around $79,300. In his view, this area could serve as a turning point where bulls may get caught and possibly become exit liquidity. He outlined two potential bearish outlooks based on Bitcoin&#8217;s weekly chart structure. 
In the first scenario, he predicts that if Bitcoin closes the week below $79,300, he would consider that a signal to take a short position. In that case, he targets a sharp reversal toward $60,000, with invalidation above the current weekly wick.
The second scenario assumes Bitcoin could move higher first before reversing to the downside. In that case, @Sherlockwhale expects the price to rally toward its next major resistance around $83,400, aligning with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement level on the chart. This area is also seen as a potential liquidity zone where buyers could get caught before a major downturn begins. Even in this case, the analyst’s projected bearish target remains $60,000, likely viewing this level as a potential bear market bottom. 
BTC To See More Upside Before Another Crash
Sharing similar bearish sentiment, market analyst Michael van de Poppe has predicted that Bitcoin could see another strong upside move, extending its ongoing rebound, before a steeper crash. According to the analyst, BTC is currently holding critical levels around $76,000 after rallying above $79,000 just a day before. 
Poppe notes that the cryptocurrency is still preparing for more upside and could be heading toward its next resistance levels between $85,000 and $88,000 by May. He predicts that once the price reaches this level, it could reverse sharply, potentially declining toward $56,000.  
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In his post, Bons framed the conversation around what he calls “devils hiding in the details,” arguing that Hyperliquid’s rise is tied to design choices that are easy to overlook.
Spotlight On Hyperliquid
Bons said Hyperliquid’s performance—especially its ability to lead fee charts—comes down to product execution. He argued that HYPE has built a trading experience that feels superior to alternatives, including Solana’s.
According to Bons, Solana’s planned upgrades, Alpenglow and MCP, are intended to close the perceived gap in performance, positioning, and user experience.
At the same time, Bons maintained that Hyperliquid has benefited from running largely unchallenged within its specific niche. He pointed to the platform’s focus areas—perpetual (perp) trading and real-world assets (RWA)—as areas where it has found strong momentum and demand. 
For Bons, this combination of product strength and a clear market focus has helped explain why HYPE has attracted attention so quickly, even as it remains early in the journey toward a more fully decentralized execution model.
A major part of Bons’s analysis centered on what he described as a “latency race.” He argued that HYPE’s current infrastructure shows a high level of concentration, citing that the network has only 24 validators and that most are located in the same data center in Tokyo. 
Centralization Concerns Remain
In his view, that distribution represents an “extreme degree of centralization,” even if the validator operators remain permissionless in principle. Bons acknowledged that this structure appears to have emerged due to strong demand for low latency. 
He said Cyber Capital would not defend the design, but emphasized that market behavior has rewarded faster execution, which helps explain why such an architecture developed in the first place.
Bons also described an important dynamic for both chains: Hyperliquid and Solana are both pursuing low latency performance while moving toward fully decentralized designs. He characterized this as the key contest—who can reach a low-latency, highly decentralized outcome first.
HYPE Could Be ‘Bitcoin 3.0’
Another claim Bons made was that much of Hyperliquid’s trading activity does not occur in the fully on-chain way that many users assume.  In his description, HYPE does not match trades on-chain immediately; instead, orders are matched in the mempool and are only included on-chain later. 
Bons argued that this distinction is not obvious to most traders, and that it is part of the reason the platform can deliver a smoother product. Bons further argued that Hyperliquid is taking steps that align with a path toward greater decentralization. 
He said HYPE is moving in a direction that could lead to more “full decentralization” over time, citing commitments such as open-sourcing the codebase, moving trading fully on-chain, and increasing and better distributing validators globally. 
From an “evolutionary” perspective in his post, the winner of this competition could be seen as a kind of next-generation benchmark for decentralization and performance, with the potential to become “Bitcoin 3.0” in the sense of building the most decentralized and performant chain at scale.
Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com 
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Dogecoin Investment Product Debuts On Major European Exchange
A new milestone for mainstream crypto adoption is taking shape, and this time it is centered around Dogecoin, the largest meme coin in the market. The Dogecoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have secured another achievement that allows these products to gain more ground globally.
In the face of growing demand for ETFs, 21Shares’ Dogecoin ETP just went live on Xetra, the largest ETF exchange in Europe. The listing is a major step in making DOGE more accessible to institutions, turning it from a retail-driven asset into a more accessible investment product alongside leading assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
According to the report from 21Shares, DOGE ETPs going live on Xetra offers investors across Europe 100% physically-backed access to the most famous meme coin in crypto history. By connecting traditional finance with the cryptocurrency market, the action demonstrates the increasing need for diverse exposure to digital assets within regulated frameworks.
With fresh capital poised to enter DOGE ETPs, this burst of demand could play a crucial role in shaping the meme coin’s price trajectory in the short and long term. This news has triggered a frenzy across the Dogecoin community, with analysts expressing optimism regarding the milestone.
The milestone comes at a time when the Dogecoin Spot ETFs are experiencing significantly slow growth, recording little or no capital inflows. As the product eyes a new variety of investors across Europe, demand for the DOGE ETFs could gradually return, once again backed by meme coin excitement.
Another factor that could spur demand for the products is the decision by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regarding meme coins and other major assets in the crypto sector. Both regulatory bodies have recently classified DOGE alongside 16 other crypto assets as digital commodities, reducing regulatory friction and uncertainty on the meme coin.
Such classification is going to change how DOGE is being viewed in the crypto and financial sector. As a result, more institutional players and new financial products might likely flow into DOGE.
DOGE Showing Strength Compared To Bitcoin
While the market slowly improves, Trader Tardigrade, a crypto analyst, has delved into the performance of Dogecoin and Bitcoin. After his examination of the 1-hour time frame, the expert outlined that the Lower Time Frame (LTF) is flashing a classic Relative Strength Divergence.
For the DOGE, the meme coin is now printing a higher high, indicating underlying bullish momentum. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is steadily retesting the prior high before trending downward. Trader Tardigrade stated that this setup often signals rotation and fresh liquidity flowing into Dogecoin. With this, DOGE is now taking the spotlight while the crypto king experiences sideways performance.
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What Coinbase Thinks About Q2 2026
In the report, Coinbase frames its overall position as neutral for the second quarter of the year, pointing to the kind of uncertainty that makes it difficult to press directional bets in the near term.
The firm said persistent, elevated uncertainty tied to the current geopolitical situation is one of the main reasons it isn’t leaning heavily toward either upside or downside trades. In that environment, Coinbase expects a more balanced approach to risk and return rather than aggressive positioning. 
It also notes that, even with broader uncertainty dominating decision-making, there are still specific, “idiosyncratic” factors that can influence crypto outcomes. 
Among them, Coinbase highlights regulatory developments and the growing rise of agentic artificial intelligence (AI). However, the firm’s view is that these themes are currently taking a back seat to macro and geopolitical risk.
Looking closer to the present, Coinbase said it is cautiously optimistic that the macro picture may be shifting in a more positive direction as the quarter begins. The firm suggests that this could help many crypto assets find a bottom in the near term and then recover later in Q2. 
Coinbase also pointed to technical indicators that, in general, have turned positive not only across crypto markets but also across equity markets. Still, the report makes clear that this improvement is conditional and that it depends on whether a deal is reached with Iran.
82% Of Institutions See Late-Bear Markets
As part of its outlook, between March 16 and April 7, 2026, Coinbase surveyed 91 global investors—29 institutions and 62 non-institutions—to gather perspectives on where the market is headed. 
One of the most striking takeaways from the survey is that sentiment has worsened across both institutional and non-institutional groups. Coinbase reported that roughly 82% of institutions and 70% of non-institutions now place the market in either bear market or late bear market phases. 
Even with the more pessimistic phase readings, the survey suggests investors continue to see Bitcoin as a value opportunity. Coinbase said three-quarters of institutions (75%) and about three-fifths of non-institutions (61%) view BTC as undervalued. 
The survey also measured expectations for Bitcoin’s share of the market, or “dominance.” Coinbase reported that expectations have shifted toward what it called a steady state. Specifically, the share of institutions expecting BTC dominance to increase fell from 40% to 25%. 
At the same time, a plurality of institutions—54%—now expect dominance to hold around current levels, an increase from 44%. Coinbase added that within that set, 21% of institutions are looking for a decline in dominance.
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