Live Feed

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%

Binance has announced that it will list AIGENSYN/USDT perpetual futures at 2:15 p.m. UTC today. The exchange will support up to 20x leverage.

A White House official stated that U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed with oil companies measures that could sustain a blockade of Iran for several months if necessary, Walter Bloomberg reported. The meeting was also attended by White House Chief of Staff Suzy Wiles, Treasury Secretary Vasant, and Vice President Vance. The official said President Trump discussed how to maintain the blockade for months while minimizing the impact on U.S. consumers, in addition to measures already taken to stabilize global oil markets.

Monthly trading volume in prediction markets has surpassed $25 billion, with growth primarily driven by retail investors, The Block reported. According to a joint report by Bitget Wallet and Polymarket, trading volume reached $25.7 billion in March 2026, a 10.6% increase from the previous month. An analysis of approximately 1.29 million wallets in the first quarter of this year revealed that 82.3% of all users traded in volumes under $10,000, highlighting the market's retail-centric structure. Bitcoin-related prediction markets recorded an all-time high trading volume of about $5.42 billion. Ethereum followed with $1.19 billion, Solana with $420 million, and XRP with $308 million. The report explained that cryptocurrencies are driving initial user adoption in prediction markets, citing their low barriers to entry and 24-hour trading characteristics.

Ethereum (ETH) has broken through a major downtrend line on its daily chart, with the next significant resistance level at $2,400, according to an analysis by CryptoPotato. The outlet noted that the upper resistance of a descending channel, observed from the peak in late 2025 to the low in February of this year, was recently breached. The nearest resistance is around the $2,400 mark, a level that has thwarted all breakout attempts since mid-March. Should ETH manage a daily close above this resistance, its next target could be the 200-day moving average, currently located at the $2,800 level. The analysis also highlighted a developing falling wedge pattern on the four-hour chart, a bullish signal that further supports a potential upward move.

Cos, founder of blockchain security firm SlowMist, urged DeFi protocols to use artificial intelligence (AI) to find vulnerabilities and strengthen their security before hackers do. In a post on X, he noted a clear increase in recent DeFi hacking incidents. He added that with both malicious and white-hat hackers actively using AI, older decentralized protocols must take preemptive action. Cos also stressed that any long-held private keys should be considered compromised and must be changed.

Securities token platform Securitize has partnered with Computershare to build the infrastructure for tokenizing U.S. stocks and expanding the market onto the blockchain, CoinDesk reported. The collaboration will allow publicly traded companies to issue shares in a tokenized format, officially known as Issuer-Sponsored Tokens (IST), alongside their traditional equity. According to Securitize, this will enable investors to hold their shares in digital wallets in addition to conventional brokerage accounts.

According to Polygon Labs, Visa has expanded its global stablecoin settlement program to include the Polygon, Base, Canton, Arch, and Tempo networks. Polygon Labs explained that Visa partners, including card issuers and payment processors, can now settle transactions using Polygon-based stablecoins. The organization emphasized that Polygon is currently one of the leading blockchains for dollar-based stablecoin settlements, utilized for large-scale financial payments due to its high transaction speeds and low fees.

Iran's state-run Press TV reported, citing a high-ranking Iranian security source, that Iran will take unprecedented military action if the United States continues to seize vessels linked to the country.