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Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization protocol KAIO has released the tokenomics for its utility and governance token, KAIO. The token has a total supply of 10 billion, with 37.5% allocated to community and liquidity incentives. Other allocations include 31% for early investors, 17% for the foundation, 12.5% for liquidity at the token generation event (TGE), 11% for the team, and 3.5% for a pre-TGE sale. The project also plans to launch KASH, an app for retail investors, in the second quarter.

Sky, the DeFi lending platform formerly known as MakerDAO, posted a record $124 million in revenue for the first quarter, DL News reported. However, its governance token, SKY, fell 2.4% immediately following the announcement. The decline is attributed to the foundation's decision to channel its earnings into an emergency fund to prepare for potential crises, rather than using them for token buybacks or burns. The foundation explained the move was a choice for long-term viability and that it would resume returning value to holders once its emergency fund target of $150 million is met. Nevertheless, the sell-off from investors who had anticipated short-term returns is expected to continue for the time being.

According to Lookonchain, the bankrupt crypto lender Genesis Trading has deposited 1,482 ETH to Binance, OKX, and Bybit. Such moves are often seen as a precursor to selling.

U.S. gasoline futures prices surged more than 5% to their highest level since 2022.

Hyperliquid has announced its entry into the prediction market, a sector currently dominated by Polymarket, by introducing a zero-fee model. According to CoinDesk, Hyperliquid has unveiled an unconventional fee structure for trading on the outcomes of real-world events. Users will not be charged any fees when placing a bet. Once the HIP-4 upgrade is implemented, users will be able to trade Bitcoin futures and simultaneously bet on events such as the U.S. presidential election or sports games, all from a single wallet.

Ripple has announced an expansion of its long-term partnership with digital asset exchange Bullish. According to BlockBeats, Ripple Prime institutional clients will now gain access to Bullish's Bitcoin options market.

President Trump said he will not lift the naval blockade on Iran unless a deal is reached that includes the country's nuclear program, according to Solid Intel.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $76,000. BTC is trading at $75,981.01 on the Binance USDT market.

According to data from prediction market Kalshi, the probability of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut this year now stands at just 50%. This marks a sharp decline from the 80-90% odds seen at the beginning of the year.

U.S. Senator Tom Tillis, a Republican, said he is ready to advance the Clarity Act to the committee markup stage. According to Eleanor Terrett, Tillis told reporters he would strongly push for a markup to be scheduled. Opposition from the banking sector over interest payments on stablecoins, previously a major hurdle for the bill's passage, has reportedly been largely resolved. The senator indicated that consultations with stakeholders are in their final stages and that specific amendments will be released just before the markup. He also signaled the bill is being refined in a crypto-friendly direction, stating his support for a proposal from fellow pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis on the controversial issues of software developer liability and law enforcement.

Adrian Fritz, CIO of global ETP issuer 21Shares, projected that Bitcoin could surpass $100,000 by the end of the year if macroeconomic conditions are supportive, noting that spot Bitcoin ETFs have created structural buying pressure by absorbing $2 billion this year alone. Fritz highlighted that Bitcoin's daily trading volume exceeds $50 billion, showing stable liquidity comparable to large tech stocks. He also analyzed that the inclusion of Bitcoin in portfolios by major asset managers like Morgan Stanley has become a decisive turning point. Fritz identified inflation indicators and oil price trends as key variables for breaking through the $80,000 level. He stated that a true upward rally would begin if Bitcoin reclaims its 200-day moving average of $85,000. Regarding the altcoin market, Fritz predicted a reorganization away from the indiscriminate rallies of the past, with a new focus on projects that generate real revenue and cash flow.

Ethereum Layer 2 project MegaETH announced that its governance token, MEGA, will begin on-chain trading at 10:00 a.m. UTC on April 30. Off-chain trading on centralized exchanges (CEX) is scheduled to go live one hour later.

U.S. releases from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) over the past week have reached their highest level since October 2022, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

OKX On-chain OS has officially launched the Agent Payment Protocol (APP), an open payment standard designed for AI agents, BlockBeats reported. The protocol is engineered to enable AI agents to conduct various business transactions, including lump-sum payments, pay-as-you-go models, and secure escrow payments. Initial partners supporting the standardization effort include the Ethereum Foundation, Uniswap, and Aptos.

A massive shift of liquidity from passive, index-tracking investment strategies into the Bitcoin market could push the cryptocurrency's price as high as $105,000 this summer, CryptoSlate reported, citing Bloomberg Intelligence data. The report highlights that assets with concentrated passive fund inflows have historically generated overwhelmingly superior returns compared to those without, positioning Bitcoin at the center of this structural buying pressure. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated approximately $58.4 billion in inflows, with BlackRock's IBIT in particular dominating institutional distribution channels and driving structural demand. Experts analyze that asset managers are beginning to implement allocation formulas that mechanically assign 1-2% of their portfolios to Bitcoin. However, the report warns that this trend is a double-edged sword. If inflation indicators come in higher than expected, institutions could rapidly withdraw their funds, potentially causing a sharp price drop to the $60,000 level.

Pakistani mediators expect Iran to submit a revised peace proposal after President Trump rejected a previous one, CNN reported. A source indicated that Iran could respond as early as April 29 but might delay until May 1. The source also suggested that such a delay indicates difficulties in contacting Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif told his cabinet that the Iranian foreign minister, who led negotiations in Islamabad last weekend, promised to provide a response. While no specific timeline was given, the public call for a response comes as the White House has stated its patience is running out.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Kevin Warsh for Chairman of the Federal Reserve to the full Senate.

The Ethereum Foundation announced on its official blog that it awarded approximately $9.856 million to various projects in the first quarter through its Ecosystem Support Program (ESP). This round of funding focused on infrastructure building, including protocol research and development (R&D), security, and zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs.

The U.S. Senate held a confirmation vote on Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman nominee Kevin Warsh.

For cryptocurrency to regain the trust of mainstream finance, the industry must shift away from hype marketing aimed at short-term price spikes and adopt a "Get Rich Slow" strategy, argued Stellar's new Chief Marketing Officer, Jason Kashu, according to CoinDesk. He criticized the sector's chronic reliance on complex jargon and a speculation-driven approach, which he said deters the general public. Kashu added that crypto often reaches a peak of public interest due to speculative fervor before its technological potential is proven, emphasizing that the focus should now shift to rebuilding financial infrastructure that creates real value.

Squads, a Solana-based multisig protocol, has raised $18 million in new funding to expand its stablecoin platform, Altitude, The Block reported. The round was led by Solana Ventures, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Hon Ventures, and L1D. The new round brings the company's total funding to $42.9 million.

Tron founder Justin Sun withdrew 93.41 million USDT from the Spark (SPK) USDT deposit pool approximately 30 minutes ago and subsequently deposited the funds to the HTX exchange. According to on-chain analyst ai_9684xtpa, the withdrawal accounts for 9.89% of the total value locked (TVL) in the pool.

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not visit Washington next week.

Crypto media outlet Blockworks has raised an undisclosed amount in a Series A funding round, valuing the company at $192 million, CNBC reported. The round was co-led by ParaFi Capital and Reciprocal Ventures, with participation from Coinbase Ventures. Blockworks plans to use the capital to acquire competitors and build out its data and research infrastructure for on-chain asset investors.

The three major U.S. stock indices opened mixed today. - S&P 500: -0.01% - Nasdaq: +0.25% - Dow Jones: +0.01%