Daniel Lacalle: Liquidity is masking economic stresses, Europe’s energy crisis stems from inadequate preparation, and the fastest money supply growth since 2021 is impacting asset prices | Macro Voices
Europe's energy crisis and geopolitical tensions threaten economic stability and consumer confidence across the continent. The post Daniel Lacalle: Liquidity is masking economic stresses, Europe’s energy crisis stems from inadequate preparation, and the fastest money supply growth since 2021 is impacting asset prices | Macro Voices appeared first...
By Editorial Team 4/30/2026, 8:12:06 PM
Defillama Confirms April 2026 as Crypto’s Most-Hacked Month With 30 Incidents
April 2026 closed as the most-hacked month in crypto history by incident count, with Defillama confirming 28 to 30 separate exploits and more than $625 million stolen across the industry. Key Takeaways: Defillama confirmed April 2026 as the most-hacked month in crypto history, with 28-30 incidents totaling over $625M stolen. Drift Protocol lost...
By Jamie Redman 4/30/2026, 8:10:10 PM
Blue Owl sells half its SpaceX stake at $1.2T valuation amid IPO buzz
Blue Owl's sale reflects strong investor confidence in SpaceX, potentially boosting its IPO prospects and influencing market dynamics. The post Blue Owl sells half its SpaceX stake at $1.2T valuation amid IPO buzz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/30/2026, 8:07:06 PM
Dogecoin Just Entered A New Market With This Latest Move, But Will It Make A Difference?
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...
By Sandra White 4/30/2026, 8:00:26 PM
Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta plan $710B AI investment by 2026
The $710B AI investment by tech giants may reshape global tech leadership, intensifying U.S.-China competition and impacting market dynamics. The post Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta plan $710B AI investment by 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/30/2026, 7:39:29 PM
Chainlink (LINK) Might be Gearing up for a Huge Move: Here’s Why
Major rally or a painful decline: what's next for LINK?
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 4/30/2026, 7:36:49 PM
Google and Microsoft report strong Q1 AI-driven earnings growth
AI-driven earnings growth by Google and Microsoft intensifies competition, potentially reshaping market dynamics and challenging NVIDIA's dominance. The post Google and Microsoft report strong Q1 AI-driven earnings growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/30/2026, 7:35:31 PM
Fed holds rates steady amid global risks, economic growth concerns
The Fed's cautious stance amid global risks may stabilize markets but limits aggressive monetary policy shifts, impacting future economic growth. The post Fed holds rates steady amid global risks, economic growth concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/30/2026, 7:33:37 PM
Shiba Inu Exchange Reserve Spikes, Triggering Selloff Fears
Dogecoin and Shiba Inu traders moved a significant portion of holdings to exchanges, doubling down on profit-taking after recent gains.
By Aliyu Pokima 4/30/2026, 7:33:13 PM
US Senate Bans Lawmakers From Betting on Prediction Markets
The United States Senate took decisive action on Thursday to prevent lawmakers from wagering on the very outcomes they influence by unanimously passing a resolution to ban sitting senators from participating in prediction markets. Key Takeaways: Sen. Bernie Moreno led the U.S. Senate to pass a unanimous ban on prediction market trading on April...
By Jamie Redman 4/30/2026, 7:30:47 PM
From Cathie Wood to Cantor Fitzgerald, the big money is betting that Robinhood’s crypto slump is just a temporary speed bump
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest snapped up over 500,000 shares of Robinhood on Wednesday, joining a wave of analysts who believe a surge in April trading activity will outweigh a recent earnings disappointment.
By Helene Braun 4/30/2026, 7:30:05 PM
Dollar slides as Iran ceasefire unwinds safe‑haven trade
The dollar index is heading for its biggest monthly drop since June 2025 as U.S.–Iran ceasefire hopes unwind the war premium, even while oil and Fed bets keep it range‑bound. The dollar is on track for its largest monthly decline…
By Andrew Folkler 4/30/2026, 7:30:00 PM
Ray Dalio warns US stagflation risk amid Iran conflict impacts inflation
Stagflation risks may lead to prolonged high inflation and economic stagnation, complicating monetary policy and global economic stability. The post Ray Dalio warns US stagflation risk amid Iran conflict impacts inflation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/30/2026, 7:26:12 PM
Franklin Templeton issues Bitcoin price prediction for 2026
As the Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to signal near-term selling pressure, a $1.68 trillion asset manager, Franklin Templeton, has issued … Continue reading The post Franklin Templeton issues Bitcoin price prediction for 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 4/30/2026, 7:22:18 PM
Ripple’s XRP Silent Surge: Volume Is Telling a Bigger Story
XRP’s market behaviour continues to witness a paradigm shift, given that trading volume across major exchanges is going through the roof despite price remaining at a standstill.
By Brian Njuguna 4/30/2026, 7:11:32 PM
Bitcoin Miner MARA Holdings Signs $1.5B Deal for Ohio Gas Plant, Plans AI Data Center
MARA Holdings, Inc. signed a definitive agreement on Thursday in order to acquire Long Ridge Energy & Power LLC from FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (Nasdaq: FIP) for approximately $1.5 billion, adding a 505 MW natural gas power plant and more than 1,600 acres in Hannibal, Ohio. Key Takeaways: MARA Holdings agreed to buy Long Ridge Energy […]
By Jamie Redman 4/30/2026, 7:10:37 PM
Visa is quietly building stablecoins into mainstream payment plumbing without you knowing
Visa said its settlement pilot for stablecoins now supports nine blockchains and has reached a run rate of $7 billion a year. The company announced on April 29 that it added Arc, Base, Canton, Polygon and Tempo to a pilot that already used Avalanche, Ethereum, Solana and Stellar. Visa said the annualized settlement run rate […] The post Visa is...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 4/30/2026, 7:10:30 PM
Michael Saylor: Automation and AI will drive unprecedented prosperity, the dollar’s 7% annual debasement threatens wealth, and asset ownership is crucial for financial stability | The Peter McCormack Show
Monetary debasement and AI-driven shifts position Bitcoin as a superior capital form for the future economy. The post Michael Saylor: Automation and AI will drive unprecedented prosperity, the dollar’s 7% annual debasement threatens wealth, and asset ownership is crucial for financial stability | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto...
By Editorial Team 4/30/2026, 7:07:48 PM
Bitcoin Rejection Sparks Caution: Is The Rally Losing Steam?
Bitcoin’s recent rejection near key resistance has raised fresh concerns about the strength of its ongoing rally. After a steady climb, signs of selling pressure are beginning to emerge, hinting that bullish momentum may be weakening. With price now hovering around critical support zones, the next move could determine whether the uptrend regains...
By Godspower Owie 4/30/2026, 7:00:47 PM
Bitcoin’s $75K cost basis emerges as key support zone for current bull trend
Bitcoin found support above a key investor cost-basis level as spot BTC ETF flows and spot positioning compressed BTC’s price range in preparation for the next trending move.
By Biraajmaan Tamuly 4/30/2026, 6:56:06 PM
Fixed Forever: Why XRP’s 100 Billion Cap Still Catches Traders Off Guard
Despite claims that “there’s a billion XRP out there”, XRP’s defining feature is a permanently fixed supply: 100B, with no mechanism to add more. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 4/30/2026, 6:45:00 PM
Digital Asset Giant Moonpay Buys Sodot for $100M to Target Global Finance
Moonpay, the heavyweight crypto payments infrastructure provider, has officially pivoted toward the big banks and asset managers with a massive $100 million acquisition. Key Takeaways: Moonpay acquired Israeli firm Sodot for $100 million in an all-stock deal closed in April 2026. Moonpay Institutional launched to provide regulated DeFi and...
By Jamie Redman 4/30/2026, 6:35:16 PM
Meta pays Facebook creators in USDC four years after Libra collapsed
Meta has begun paying select creators in USDC stablecoin on Solana and Polygon via Stripe, marking Facebook’s first crypto payout program four years after the company shut down its Libra project under regulatory pressure. Meta USDC creator payouts went live…
By Peace Longe 4/30/2026, 6:35:00 PM
Alternatives to Cision and Muck Rack: OMI Adds a Decision Layer That Precedes Media Databases
A detailed comparison of Cision, Muck Rack, and Outset Media Index (OMI), explaining how modern PR teams use media intelligence, benchmarking, and data-driven analysis to improve media selection before outreach.
By Crypto Daily 4/30/2026, 6:33:19 PM
Analyst Says XRP Fundamentals Are Accelerating, What Does This Mean?
The XRP price has been on a steady decline for months, reflecting weak structure and underlying negative sentiment. 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...
By Scott Matherson 4/30/2026, 6:30:45 PM
Twenty One Capital Jumps After Tether Backs a 3-Way Merger
Twenty One Capital's shares skyrocketed as Tether, the majority stakeholder approved the company's three-fold merger plan. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 4/30/2026, 6:26:00 PM
Capital One Hit With Class Action Lawsuit for Allegedly Canceling Credit Cards and Denying Customers Earned Rewards
Virginia-based lender Capital One is facing accusations of engaging in unfair, unlawful and deceptive practices with regard to its credit cards and their rewards in a proposed class action lawsuit. The proposed class action lawsuit says Capital One wrongfully canceled credit card accounts of the plaintiffs, who include NTech Consulting LLC and...
By Mark Emem 4/30/2026, 6:25:56 PM
Key Reason Why New Fed Chair Might Be Bearish for Bitcoin
Despite his reputation as one of the most pro-crypto nominees in Federal Reserve history, Kevin Warsh's impending confirmation as Fed Chair could spell short-term trouble for Bitcoin.
By Alex Dovbnya 4/30/2026, 6:22:20 PM
How to sell Counter-Strike 2 skins for crypto
CS2 skin trading trends rise as gamers convert in-game items into crypto assets for liquidity and control. Counter-Strike 2 is the reality for many players, beyond an ordinary shooting game, a skillful merging of tactics and personality. Skins contribute significantly…
By Samuel Msiska 4/30/2026, 6:20:26 PM
Why Jerome Powell refuses to leave the fed, even after Trump tried to force Him out
Jerome Powell announced at his final FOMC press conference on April 29 that he will remain on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors past May 15, saying Trump’s legal attacks on the institution had “left me no choice” but to…
By Peace Longe 4/30/2026, 6:08:35 PM
Prediction Market Leader Polymarket Deploys Chainalysis Security Tools
Polymarket, the prediction marketplace giant, has officially selected blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis to deploy a first-of-its-kind onchain solution for monitoring market integrity. Key Takeaways: Polymarket selected Chainalysis to deploy a first-of-its-kind onchain solution for monitoring trading activity. The 2024 partnership introduces...
By Jamie Redman 4/30/2026, 6:05:43 PM
Joaquín Cuenca Abela: AI is revolutionizing Hollywood filmmaking, reducing production costs significantly, and enhancing the demand for skilled storytellers | TWIST
AI's transformative role in filmmaking is reducing costs and enhancing creative efficiency across the industry. The post Joaquín Cuenca Abela: AI is revolutionizing Hollywood filmmaking, reducing production costs significantly, and enhancing the demand for skilled storytellers | TWIST appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/30/2026, 6:03:07 PM
Peter Brandt Puts XRP Bulls on Alert With New Support Chart
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has shared a weekly chart and asked traders how deep they think XRP could fall into support. The post matters because Brandt’s chart frames XRP not as a clean momentum breakout, but as a market still trying to prove that its late-2024 range expansion can hold as support. Brandt, posting from @PeterLBrandt account on X,...
By Jake Simmons 4/30/2026, 6:00:04 PM
Crypto Apathy Matches 2019 Lows: Analyst Calls it a Buy Setup
Capital that would have stayed in crypto is rotating into AI, which may thin the competition for those who remain.
By Wayne Jones 4/30/2026, 5:54:48 PM
Trump-backed WLFI drops over 23% in 7 days amid vote to unlock 62B tokens
President Donald Trump-backed crypto venture World Liberty Financial (WLFI) faced increased bearish sentiment after a governance proposal to dilute its … Continue reading The post Trump-backed WLFI drops over 23% in 7 days amid vote to unlock 62B tokens appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 4/30/2026, 5:47:42 PM
Powerus deal tightens Trump family links to Pentagon drone war
The U.S. Air Force’s interceptor drone deal with Trump‑backed Powerus tightens family links to the Pentagon as Washington pivots to cheap AI drones against Iran. The U.S. Air Force has struck a weapons procurement agreement with Powerus, a drone company…
By Andrew Folkler 4/30/2026, 5:44:56 PM
Bitcoin Reverses 3-Day Slide, Climbs Past $76K Despite $75M Long Liquidations
Despite initial volatility following the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates, bitcoin reclaimed the $76,000 level, positioning it for a double-digit gain in April. Key Takeaways Bitcoin reclaimed $76,000 after the Fed’s rate pause, eyeing a 13% gain by the end of April. Volatility triggered $266 million in long liquidations, though...
By Terence Zimwara 4/30/2026, 5:42:52 PM
8 leading crypto apps for 2026: Trade, automate, and earn crypto
SaintQuant expands AI trading adoption with automated strategies and 150,000+ global users. Bought Bitcoin for the first time. The wallet is set up. What comes next? For most people, the next step is finding the best crypto app in 2026,…
By Samuel Msiska 4/30/2026, 5:36:23 PM
Global Settlement Network Deploys Onchain Compliance Layer on Canton for Institutions
Global Settlement Network joined the Canton Network on April 30, 2026, as both a Validator and Featured Application, deploying its GSX ID credentialing platform to cut repeated compliance checks across tokenized capital markets. Key Takeaways: Global Settlement Network joins Canton Network as a Validator on April 30, 2026, deploying GSX ID to...
By Jamie Redman 4/30/2026, 5:35:08 PM
Sentora brings institutional DeFi to the public with the launch of its Smart Yield platform
Sentora has announced that Sentora Smart Yield is now publicly available, opening access to its DeFi vault discovery and monitoring platform to all users.
By Advertorial 4/30/2026, 5:34:21 PM
Insider trading backlash forces Polymarket to step up surveillance
Polymarket has selected Chainalysis to flag suspicious trades as insider betting concerns mount and regulators tighten scrutiny on prediction markets.
By Sam Bourgi 4/30/2026, 5:33:07 PM
Musk says most crypto coins are scams as OpenAI ICO plans surface in court
Musk's critique of crypto scams and OpenAI's legal battle may influence regulatory scrutiny and investor confidence in tech ventures. The post Musk says most crypto coins are scams as OpenAI ICO plans surface in court appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/30/2026, 5:32:32 PM
TRM Labs: North Korea-linked hackers drive 76% of 2026 crypto thefts
TRM Labs says North Korea-linked hackers have stolen about $577m in 2026 so far—76% of all crypto hack losses—driven by massive hits on KelpDAO and Drift Protocol. A new report from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs finds that organizations linked…
By Andrew Folkler 4/30/2026, 5:31:44 PM
Polymarket rolls out on-chain integrity monitor in Chainalysis tie-up
Polymarket is rolling out an onchain integrity monitor with Chainalysis to detect insider trading and manipulation across its prediction markets and reassure regulators and institutions. Polymarket has unveiled a comprehensive on-chain market integrity monitoring solution designed to track trading behavior…
By Andrew Folkler 4/30/2026, 5:25:28 PM
Ondo price forecast: bulls target multi-month resistance at $0.30
Ondo price hovers around $0.26 after bouncing off crucial support. Ondo leads tokenized stocks, ETFs with over $825M TVL peak. Failure to hold support could see ONDO dip to $0.20. Ondo (ONDO) is trading near a critical psychological support zone, with intraday action including a retest of resistance above $0.26. The token is poised at […] The post...
By Benson Toti 4/30/2026, 5:19:08 PM
Bitcoin stuck below $79,000 as ETF outflows and Fed split sap risk appetite
Bitcoin is pinned near $76,000 below $79,000 resistance as ETF outflows, Fed infighting, and record shorts sap risk appetite and keep volatility unnaturally muted. Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around $76,000 on Thursday, struggling to break above a resistance band between $78,000…
By Andrew Folkler 4/30/2026, 5:17:16 PM
Investing Has Entered A New Phase, And Tokenization Is At The Center Of The Shift
The post Investing Has Entered A New Phase, And Tokenization Is At The Center Of The Shift appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Historically, investing was not designed for broad participation. Early capital markets were largely dominated by institutions, wealthy families, and insiders who had the relationships and wealth needed to access...
By Sara K 4/30/2026, 5:14:36 PM
Shinhan Card Bets on Solana for Next-Gen Payment Rails
Shinhan Card's deal with the Solana Foundation puts stablecoin payments on the radar of 28 million South Korean cardholders. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 4/30/2026, 5:10:00 PM
Hassett says Powell’s reappointment could delay Fed rate cuts, with crypto watching closely
Kevin Hassett warns that reappointing Jerome Powell to the Fed Board could delay or dilute Trump-era rate cuts, keeping crypto traders fixated on personnel-driven monetary policy. White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome…
By Andrew Folkler 4/30/2026, 5:07:37 PM
Senator Warren questions Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Tether loan to family
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden sent letters to Howard Lutnick and Tether CEO Paulo Ardoino asking about a loan Tether reportedly made to Lutnick's family.
By Jesse Hamilton 4/30/2026, 5:06:21 PM