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Binance has announced that it will list MEGA/USDT perpetual futures at 11:00 a.m. UTC on April 30. The contract will support up to 50x leverage.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced the seizure of approximately $500 million in crypto assets as part of a pressure campaign against Iran, Cointelegraph reported. Speaking on Fox Business on April 29, Bessent detailed the results of "Operation Economic Fury," an initiative ordered by President Donald Trump in March 2025. He stated that the U.S. is freezing bank accounts globally and is focused on discouraging any willingness to transact with the Iranian regime. Bessent added that sanctions also extend to the retirement pensions and overseas real estate of Iranian officials. The $500 million figure represents a significant increase from previously disclosed amounts. Last week, stablecoin issuer Tether froze over $344 million in USDT following sanctions on Iran-linked crypto wallets by the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Upbit announced it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for Celestia (TIA) starting at 9:00 a.m. UTC on May 5 to support a network upgrade.

The tokenization market is projected to grow by approximately 5,600% to reach $2 trillion by 2028, according to a forecast from Standard Chartered (SC). In a recent report cited by DL News, Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at SC, explained that in a tokenized market, all assets and infrastructure exist on the same ledger, allowing for frictionless interaction. He identified lending protocols as the central hub for this activity. The expansion of stablecoin-based DeFi lending is a key driver, as the on-chain movement of real-world assets allows a single asset to simultaneously serve as collateral, generate yield, and provide liquidity, thereby lowering capital costs compared to traditional finance. The report also addressed the KelpDAO exploit and large outflows from Aave earlier this month, describing them as some of the most serious recent incidents in DeFi. However, it concluded that the fundamental growth drivers for tokenization remain intact.

OKX announced it will list the MEGA/USD spot pair at 12:00 p.m. UTC on April 30.

Megaether (MEGA), a token scheduled for listing on major exchanges, reached a high of $0.4238 on decentralized exchanges (DEX), according to data from Dexscreener. The token is currently trading at $0.3436. Major exchanges including South Korea's Upbit and Bithumb, as well as Binance, have previously announced plans to list MEGA.

Bitcoin's price has declined due to expectations of policy discord within the U.S. Federal Reserve after Chairman Jerome Powell announced he would remain on the board with voting rights after his term ends, DL News reported. Kraken Chief Economist Thomas Perfumo explained that four members voted against the interest rate freeze at the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, marking the most dissent in a single decision since October 1992. He noted that the transition to the next chair, Kevin Warsh, who is awaiting Senate confirmation, may not be smooth, raising the possibility of policy misalignment within the Fed. Perfumo added that Powell's decision to stay on as a voting board member further complicates the balance of power. Following the FOMC meeting, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $138 million, according to DeFiLlama data.

South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb listed a combined 17 new cryptocurrencies in April, with 12 of those being added for KRW trading, according to a post on X by Asian Web3 research and consulting firm Tiger Research. The firm highlighted the case of Pearl (PRL), whose trading volume surged 5,500% on its listing day, jumping from just $6.3 million the day before to $352.84 million. Tiger Research added that this case proves once again that a listing for trading against the won can trigger a massive surge in liquidity.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for Allora (ALLO) starting at 9:30 a.m. UTC on May 4 to support the token's network upgrade.

Iranian parliamentarian Manouchehr Mottaki stated in an interview with Iran International TV that a maritime blockade is tantamount to a declaration of war. He added that Iran's fighters could decide to remove such obstacles through military action, whether tomorrow or next week. The comments follow U.S. President Donald Trump's statement that he would not lift the blockade on Iranian ports until an agreement is reached, and he has reportedly discussed extending the blockade with oil industry executives. Meanwhile, Iran has shown no intention of making concessions, and a military advisor to the country's Supreme Leader has warned that Iran will respond if the blockade continues.

AhnLab's blockchain subsidiary, AhnLab Blockchain Company (ABC), obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of South Korea's Financial Services Commission on April 23, Digital Asset reported. The license covers the transfer, custody, and management of digital assets. With the approval, the company plans to launch a Web3 financial infrastructure business targeting corporate clients.

An anonymous whale address starting with 0x0a8 has withdrawn 9,600 ETH ($21.6 million) from Bybit over the past five hours, Onchain Lens reported on X. Withdrawals from exchanges are typically interpreted as a sign of intent to hold. The address currently holds 17,811 ETH, valued at $40.2 million.

Stablecoin payments company KAST has appointed Stephanie Allen, a former senior advisor at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as its head of corporate and policy communications, The Block reported. During her tenure at the SEC, Allen advised on external and internal communication strategies, served as a spokesperson, and was an advisor to the agency's crypto task force. KAST stated that the appointment is a strategic move to accelerate its expansion into North and Latin American markets. The company raised $80 million in a Series A funding round in March.

Binance announced it will list Megaether (MEGA) for spot trading at 11:00 a.m. UTC on May 11. The exchange noted that the Seed Tag will be applied to the token, which designates assets that may exhibit higher volatility and risk compared to other listed tokens.

Prediction market platform XO Market is emerging as a rival to Polymarket and Kalshi, CoinDesk reported. While major platforms operate like Netflix, with an internal team curating the markets, XO Market allows users to create their own prediction markets and share in the revenue, a model it compares to YouTube. Since its mainnet beta launch last November, XO Market has recorded over $150 million in trading volume, attracted more than 30,000 users, and hosts over 600 active markets. The platform is also preparing to launch XO Vaults, a feature that will open liquidity provision, an area traditionally dominated by market makers, to general users.

Japan Exchange Group (JPX) could list a cryptocurrency ETF as early as 2027, CEO Hiromi Yamaji said in an interview with Bloomberg. He noted that asset managers have shown interest in launching such products, and JPX is prepared to move forward as soon as the relevant domestic legislation and tax rules are clarified. However, Yamaji warned that if progress is delayed, the listing could be pushed back to 2028. JPX first announced its goal to list cryptocurrencies and related asset classes in March 2025.

Educational crypto mock investment platform Edu-X announced that its trading competition, which features a total prize pool of 5.9 BNB, is set to conclude in four days. The event, which began on April 20, will end at 3:00 a.m. UTC on May 4. The total prize pool will be distributed among the top 50 participants based on their final account balances. Prizes are tiered, with 2 BNB for first place, 1 BNB for second, 0.5 BNB for third, 0.2 BNB for fourth through 10th, 0.1 BNB for 11th through 25th, and 0.05 BNB for 26th through 50th. All prizes are scheduled to be distributed on May 13. Meanwhile, Edu-X has also launched its official app on the Google Play Store, where it is now available for download.

Alberta Investment, a Canadian government-backed asset manager, has purchased 1.38 million shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR) for approximately $219 million, BitcoinTreasuries.net reported.

Global Web3 security firm CertiK has reported a suspected hack of Wasabi, a memecoin leverage trading protocol, with estimated losses currently at $2.9 million. Separately, Cyvers Alerts stated it detected suspicious transactions related to the Wasabi Protocol. According to the firm, approximately $4.5 million in various cryptocurrencies, including PEPE, MOG, USDC, and BTC, appear to have been stolen. The stolen funds were all swapped for ETH and then distributed to multiple addresses, Cyvers Alerts explained.

Bithumb has announced that it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for Zilliqa (ZIL) starting at 3:00 a.m. UTC on May 4 to support a network upgrade.

South Korean exchanges Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone announced that they will delist Drift (DRIFT) at 6:00 a.m. UTC on June 1.

Binance has announced it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals on the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) network for wallet maintenance, starting at 5:55 a.m. UTC on May 5.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced it is removing Polkadot (DOT) from its delisting watchlist. The exchange stated that the issues leading to the initial investment warning have been resolved.

Whale Alert reported that 300,000,000 USDT has been transferred from HTX to an unknown wallet. The transaction is valued at about $300 million.

Whale Alert reported that 1,000 million USDT has been minted at the Tether Treasury.