Iran’s diplomatic push for ceasefire excludes key Gulf states
Iran's exclusion of key Gulf states in ceasefire talks may deepen regional divides, complicating efforts for unified conflict resolution. The post Iran’s diplomatic push for ceasefire excludes key Gulf states appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 3:18:19 PM
Iran demands accountability for US-Israeli actions amid diplomatic tensions
Iran's demand for accountability may exacerbate regional tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting geopolitical stability. The post Iran demands accountability for US-Israeli actions amid diplomatic tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 3:13:36 PM
Crypto hacks surge in April, dampening Ethereum and Bitcoin price outlook
Increased crypto hacks erode investor confidence, potentially stalling Ethereum and Bitcoin's price growth and impacting market dynamics. The post Crypto hacks surge in April, dampening Ethereum and Bitcoin price outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 3:11:52 PM
Bennett and Lapid alliance challenges Netanyahu’s leadership prospects
Bennett and Lapid's alliance may destabilize Netanyahu's leadership, reflecting broader political fragmentation in Israel's center-right. The post Bennett and Lapid alliance challenges Netanyahu’s leadership prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 3:05:22 PM
Bitcoin takes another aim at $80,000 as stocks rise, oil drops on Iran optimism
The crypto asset rose nearly 3% over the past 24 hours.
By Helene Braun 5/1/2026, 3:01:41 PM
Someone just drained long-forgotten dormant Ethereum wallets, and the cause may trace back years
Hundreds of Ethereum wallets that had sat untouched for years were drained into the same tagged address, turning old key exposure into this week’s sharpest crypto security warning. On Apr. 30, WazzCrypto flagged the incident affecting mainnet wallets on X, and their warning spread quickly because the affected accounts did not appear to be freshly...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 5/1/2026, 3:00:36 PM
XRP leverage ratio drops to historical lows
The XRP leverage ratio is still on a noticeably downward momentum, even with the price holding above the psychological $1.35 … Continue reading The post XRP leverage ratio drops to historical lows appeared first on Finbold.
By Marko 5/1/2026, 2:57:54 PM
US envoy proposes nuclear amendments in Iran talks amid regional tensions
The proposed amendments could foster diplomatic progress, potentially easing regional tensions and impacting global nuclear policy dynamics. The post US envoy proposes nuclear amendments in Iran talks amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 2:56:50 PM
Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon sign AI deal with Pentagon, boosting market position
The AI deal enhances U.S. military capabilities, potentially reshaping global tech dynamics and impacting future government collaborations. The post Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon sign AI deal with Pentagon, boosting market position appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 2:49:52 PM
Israel expands military operations in southern Lebanon, raising withdrawal doubts
Israel's actions suggest a strategic shift towards long-term control in Lebanon, undermining ceasefire terms and affecting regional stability. The post Israel expands military operations in southern Lebanon, raising withdrawal doubts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 2:46:45 PM
Bank of England holds rates amid energy price surge
The Bank of England's rate hold highlights global inflation challenges, influencing cautious monetary policies and impacting economic growth. The post Bank of England holds rates amid energy price surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 2:44:47 PM
Federal Reserve holds rates steady amid dissenting vote for cut
The Fed's steady rate decision amid dissent signals internal policy debate, impacting market expectations and future economic strategies. The post Federal Reserve holds rates steady amid dissenting vote for cut appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 2:40:16 PM
XRP Price Gears Up for a Bullish Move — Can It Break Above $2 This Time?
The post XRP Price Gears Up for a Bullish Move — Can It Break Above $2 This Time? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The XRP price today is up marginally by 0.59% to $1.38 in the past 24 hours. The current price action is largely influenced by the overall crypto market direction rather than its own fundamentals. The token has been...
By Sahana Vibhute 5/1/2026, 2:37:17 PM
Trump rejects Iran peace proposal, vows to maintain Hormuz blockade
Trump's stance may escalate tensions, impacting global oil markets and diplomatic relations, while reducing prospects for near-term peace. The post Trump rejects Iran peace proposal, vows to maintain Hormuz blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 2:36:54 PM
White House confirms third assassination attempt on Trump at press dinner
The incident highlights ongoing security challenges for national leaders, with potential implications for public confidence and political stability. The post White House confirms third assassination attempt on Trump at press dinner appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 2:35:38 PM
AI predicts XRP price for May 31, 2026
After XRP price failed to break out of a multi-month horizontal consolidation in April, Finbold AI Agent – an advanced … Continue reading The post AI predicts XRP price for May 31, 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 5/1/2026, 2:33:26 PM
Bittensor price climbs past $260, technicals signal more upside
Bittensor price is showing renewed strength as it climbs above the $260 level, with improving momentum indicators hinting at a potential continuation of the recent recovery trend. According to data from crypto.news, Bittensor (TAO) price was trading around $263.19 at…
By Rony Roy 5/1/2026, 2:33:00 PM
IDF captures Bint Jbeil, escalating tensions amid Lebanon withdrawal talks
The IDF's actions in Bint Jbeil may hinder peace talks, signaling prolonged conflict and reducing the likelihood of a near-term Israeli withdrawal. The post IDF captures Bint Jbeil, escalating tensions amid Lebanon withdrawal talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 2:31:09 PM
If You Hold XRP, Then You Should Be Paying Attention To These Major Developments
XRP holders are seeing measurable developments on the XRP Ledger that signal growing network activity and expanding real-world use cases. Recent data posted by crypto enthusiast @mrcauliman on X points to several indicators suggesting the infrastructure supporting XRP is evolving in ways investors should monitor closely. Surging Activity On The...
By Sandra White 5/1/2026, 2:30:26 PM
Bitcoin reclaims the $78k handle on Gate
Bitcoin has reclaimed $78,000 on Gate’s BTC/USDT pair, extending a rebound from $76,000 and keeping the market within range of the closely watched $80,000 level. According to spot data from Gate, the BTC/USDT pair is currently changing hands around $78,004, marking…
By Andrew Folkler 5/1/2026, 2:22:10 PM
Kashkari warns oil shock could lead to Fed rate hikes amid Iran conflict
The geopolitical tensions and oil price surge could complicate inflation control, potentially leading to tighter monetary policy by the Fed. The post Kashkari warns oil shock could lead to Fed rate hikes amid Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 2:19:37 PM
US military operations in Iran hit 60-day mark, raising escalation concerns
The prolonged US military presence in Iran heightens risks of conflict escalation, impacting geopolitical stability and diplomatic relations. The post US military operations in Iran hit 60-day mark, raising escalation concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 2:15:44 PM
World Liberty Financial sinks to record low on news of undisclosed 5.9 billion token sales to private investors
The undisclosed token sales and governance issues could undermine trust in DeFi projects, highlighting risks of centralized control. The post World Liberty Financial sinks to record low on news of undisclosed 5.9 billion token sales to private investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 5/1/2026, 2:13:23 PM
Fed’s Hammack opposes rate cut, aligns with hawkish regional sentiment
Hammack's opposition to rate cuts signals a potential shift towards sustained higher interest rates, impacting market stability and inflation control. The post Fed’s Hammack opposes rate cut, aligns with hawkish regional sentiment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 2:10:20 PM
Ethereum liquidation map pins $874m long trapdoor and $403m short cliff
Coinglass data show Ethereum longs face about $874m in liquidations below $2,206, while shorts risk roughly $403m above $2,412, creating two key forced‑flow bands. Derivatives analytics platform Coinglass is flagging fresh stress points on Ethereum’s futures liquidation heatmap, with hundreds of millions…
By Dorian Batycka 5/1/2026, 2:08:56 PM
Israeli airstrikes on Iran threaten oil supply, prices may hit $150
Geopolitical tensions could destabilize global markets, prompting economic uncertainty and potential shifts in energy policy and trade dynamics. The post Israeli airstrikes on Iran threaten oil supply, prices may hit $150 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 2:08:33 PM
Curve’s new bad‑debt pools turn losses into tradable claims
Curve Finance is turning CRV‑linked bad debt into tradable onchain claims via crvUSD–debt pools, shifting bailouts from socialized rescues to market pricing of losses. Curve Finance has rolled out a bad debt recovery framework that formalizes what founder Michael Egorov…
By Andrew Folkler 5/1/2026, 2:05:19 PM
Brazil Bans Crypto in Cross-Border Payments
The Central Bank of Brazil published Resolution No. 561, which imposed a blanket ban on the use of cryptocurrency assets, such as bitcoin and stablecoins, for entities providing international payment and transfer services, limiting them to traditional payment rails. Central Bank of Brazil Issues Ban on Crypto Utilization As Part of Regulated...
By Sergio Goschenko 5/1/2026, 2:05:16 PM
Major Price Declines for These Altcoins as Binance Removes 23 Assets: Details Inside
BUBB - one of the affected tokens - crashed by 50% in a matter of a single day.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 5/1/2026, 2:04:39 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Cointelegraph 5/1/2026, 2:03:23 PM
Iran conflict drives oil to $115, central banks adopt hawkish stance
Geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices may lead to prolonged inflation, prompting central banks to maintain or increase interest rates. The post Iran conflict drives oil to $115, central banks adopt hawkish stance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 2:02:33 PM
Bitcoin open interest jumps nearly 6% as traders re‑lever into futures
Bitcoin futures open interest has climbed 5.92% to $57.621b, signaling traders are re‑levering into BTC derivatives as open positions concentrate on a few major exchanges. The Bitcoin (BTC) derivatives market has seen a notable uptick in risk-taking over the past…
By Andrew Folkler 5/1/2026, 2:01:42 PM
Are Satoshi’s 600,000 BTC At Risk? Unveiling The Hard Fork That Targets Bitcoin
On-chain sleuth Tyler has drawn attention to a Bitcoin hard fork proposal amid the quantum threat to the Bitcoin network. This has raised concerns about what could happen to Satoshi Nakamoto’s BTC holdings, although the developer behind the proposal has assured that Satoshi’s coins will remain safe. Proposed Bitcoin Hard Fork Raises Concerns About...
By Scott Matherson 5/1/2026, 2:00:20 PM
DeFi can freeze stolen funds, but not everyone agrees it should
Crypto faces backlash for freezing stolen funds and for doing nothing, with expectations pulling in opposite directions.
By Yohan Yun 5/1/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Brazil shuts crypto out of its official cross‑border payment pipes
Brazil’s central bank has barred crypto from settlement inside regulated eFX payment rails, forcing banks and fintechs back to fiat-only channels for cross‑border flows. Brazil’s central bank has introduced a foreign‑exchange rule that prohibits regulated cross‑border payment channels from using…
By Andrew Folkler 5/1/2026, 1:55:59 PM
China court rules companies can’t replace employees with AI to cut costs
A Chinese court has ruled that companies cannot legally dismiss employees solely to replace them with cost-saving artificial intelligence tools, setting a clear boundary on how far firms can go in using automation to reduce labour costs. On April 30,…
By Rony Roy 5/1/2026, 1:55:24 PM
Shiba Inu Delivers Strongest Monthly Return in April 2026
Shiba Inu has extended the positive momentum seen in March to April as it has closed the month with the highest return recorded so far in 2026.
By Caroline Amosun 5/1/2026, 1:54:09 PM
Iran sends peace proposal to US, WTI crude futures fall
Iran's peace proposal to the US may ease geopolitical tensions, potentially stabilizing oil markets and improving Strait of Hormuz traffic. The post Iran sends peace proposal to US, WTI crude futures fall appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 1:53:44 PM
Crypto VC funding plunges to $659M in April, hits near two-year low
Crypto VC funding fell to $659 million in April, its lowest monthly total since July 2024, as dealmaking slowed across the sector.
By Zoltan Vardai 5/1/2026, 1:53:26 PM
Iran responds to US deal amendments via Pakistani mediators: Axios
Iran's diplomatic engagement via mediators highlights a preference for negotiation, yet persistent military expectations suggest fragile stability. The post Iran responds to US deal amendments via Pakistani mediators: Axios appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 1:52:14 PM
Bithumb wins court stay on six‑month Korea FIU suspension
Seoul’s Administrative Court has stayed a six‑month partial suspension against Bithumb, halting Korea FIU’s harshest crypto penalty while the exchange fights it in court. South Korea’s Seoul Administrative Court has sided with Bithumb, temporarily blocking the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit…
By Andrew Folkler 5/1/2026, 1:51:00 PM
Iran’s supreme leader rejects concessions as US weighs military options
Escalating US-Iran tensions may hinder diplomatic efforts, increasing the risk of military conflict and impacting regional stability. The post Iran’s supreme leader rejects concessions as US weighs military options appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 1:50:55 PM
Monero Price Set for Breakout – XMR Strengthens as Bulls Target $600
The post Monero Price Set for Breakout – XMR Strengthens as Bulls Target $600 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Monero price is starting to regain traction at a time when most of the crypto market remains range-bound. Holding near $380, XMR price is showing early signs of strength after weeks of consolidation, with structure beginning to...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 5/1/2026, 1:50:15 PM
Fun raises $72m to wire fiat and crypto into the same checkout
Fun raises $72m to power unified fiat and crypto rails for apps like Polymarket and Aave, after quietly processing over $18b in annual payment volume. Fun, a payment infrastructure startup that plugs both fiat and crypto rails into high-growth consumer…
By Andrew Folkler 5/1/2026, 1:45:43 PM
Iran responds to US amendments amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations
The ongoing diplomatic engagement between Iran and the US could lead to reduced hostilities, impacting regional stability and market dynamics. The post Iran responds to US amendments amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 1:45:27 PM
Fed dissent dampens June rate cut expectations, Bitcoin $80K April odds low
Fed dissent signals potential shifts in monetary policy, influencing market stability and investor sentiment amid geopolitical uncertainties. The post Fed dissent dampens June rate cut expectations, Bitcoin $80K April odds low appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 1:42:54 PM
Ripple investors turn to new profit opportunities, with SHRMiner offering returns of up to $57,000 per month
XRP holders explore yield strategies as SHRMiner gains attention for cloud mining and passive income. As the cryptocurrency market evolves, many long-term XRP holders are re-evaluating their investment strategies. Instead of simply waiting for prices to rise, they are exploring…
By Guest Post 5/1/2026, 1:40:36 PM
ExxonMobil output hit by 15% due to Strait of Hormuz closure
The closure's impact on ExxonMobil highlights vulnerabilities in global oil supply chains, potentially driving sustained price increases and market volatility. The post ExxonMobil output hit by 15% due to Strait of Hormuz closure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/1/2026, 1:37:33 PM
Crypto market recap: What happened today?
Crypto market rises as Bitcoin shorts face pressure, ETF inflows continue, and Strategy’s STRC dividend risks draw attention.
By Olivia Stephanie 5/1/2026, 1:36:26 PM
XRP Disrupts Korean Banking With High-Compliance KRW Stablecoin Breakthrough
Korea's massive XRP volume moves on-chain as Hana Financial TI validates a new KRW stablecoin framework.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 5/1/2026, 1:35:30 PM