Iran tensions disrupt aluminum supply, strain automakers amid US tariffs
The disruption in aluminum supply could lead to increased production costs and potential slowdowns in the automotive industry, affecting global markets. The post Iran tensions disrupt aluminum supply, strain automakers amid US tariffs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 3:17:42 PM
Wall Street giant DTCC plans tokenized securities platform with July pilot, October launch
Clearing giant's move toward live tokenization market adds weight to Wall Street's blockchain push.
By Krisztian Sandor 5/4/2026, 3:16:06 PM
Canada adds over 170 Bitcoin ATMs in 2026 as lawmakers push for removal
The Bitcoin (BTC) Automated Teller Machine (ATM) operators in Canada have signaled resilience in 2026 amid a looming nationwide ban. … Continue reading The post Canada adds over 170 Bitcoin ATMs in 2026 as lawmakers push for removal appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 5/4/2026, 3:11:59 PM
Ripple's Schwartz on XRP: 'I Don't Have Much Left Anymore'
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has candidly revealed that he has largely liquidated his XRP holdings.
By Alex Dovbnya 5/4/2026, 3:09:56 PM
ZIGChain Summit 2026 marks a defining moment for onchain finance as ecosystem unites around execution, partnerships
ZIGChain, the blockchain built to bring regulated investment products onchain for everyday users, today reflected on its second annual ZIGChain Summit, a defining gathering for the future of onchain finance, held on 28 April at the The Meydan Hotel, Dubai.
By Advertorial 5/4/2026, 3:03:07 PM
Bitcoin Price Expansion To $97,000 Is Only Being Blocked By One Pesky Retest
The latest Bitcoin move has brought bulls back into control of the short-term chart, but the setup is not as straightforward as a clean breakout into higher prices. The 4-hour structure shows momentum building, trendline support holding, and buyers pushing through to higher highs. However, the path to a much larger expansion still appears to have...
By Sandra White 5/4/2026, 3:00:17 PM
DeFi Development launches $200M ATM to keep buying Solana
Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp has launched a $200M at-the-market equity program, pledging to issue stock only when it boosts “SOL per share” and fuels its Solana reserve strategy. DeFi Development Corp, a Nasdaq-listed digital asset treasury company focused on Solana…
By Andrew Folkler 5/4/2026, 3:00:00 PM
Powell to remain Fed governor post-chair term, stabilizing markets
Powell's continued role ensures policy consistency, calming market fears of abrupt changes and reinforcing economic stability amid uncertainties. The post Powell to remain Fed governor post-chair term, stabilizing markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 2:55:48 PM
Bitcoin Poised for Epic Surge Toward $96K as Institutions Soak Up 500% of New BTC Issuance
Bitcoin (BTC) has retreated to around $79,200 after briefly climbing above the $80,000 mark on Sunday night for the first time since January.
By Brenda Ngari 5/4/2026, 2:51:18 PM
Israel expands military presence in Lebanon, withdrawal less likely by June 2026
The expanded military presence in Lebanon may exacerbate regional instability, complicating diplomatic efforts and prolonging conflict resolution. The post Israel expands military presence in Lebanon, withdrawal less likely by June 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 2:47:54 PM
No CLARITY Act Needed? Expert Believes XRP’s Next Parabolic Breakout Could Happen Without New Legislation
Some analysts have pinned their hopes on the long-awaited CLARITY Act, viewing it as a potential turning point that could rejuvenate XRP’s bulls.
By Brenda Ngari 5/4/2026, 2:44:22 PM
Whales Load Up Heavy On XRP As Institutional Inflows Strengthen
Whales and institutions appear to be positioning for XRP’s next big move, even as the token’s price action remains flat. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 5/4/2026, 2:44:00 PM
Hut 8 refinances Bitcoin-backed loan with $200M FalconX deal
The Bitcoin miner said the FalconX facility lowers its fixed interest rate to 7% and releases about 3,300 BTC from collateral restrictions.
By Zoltan Vardai 5/4/2026, 2:40:40 PM
DTCC to run first live tokenized asset trades in July, eyes October rollout
DTCC's tokenization initiative could revolutionize financial markets by enhancing liquidity, transparency, and efficiency across sectors. The post DTCC to run first live tokenized asset trades in July, eyes October rollout appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 5/4/2026, 2:38:41 PM
US Navy aids commercial shipping as vessels transit Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Navy's support in the Strait of Hormuz may signal easing tensions, potentially impacting global trade and geopolitical stability. The post US Navy aids commercial shipping as vessels transit Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 2:38:21 PM
BTC breaks $80,000, emotions run wild, and the BTCEcosystem enters a frenzy
BTCEcosystem gains attention as Bitcoin surge past $80,000 fuels renewed investor confidence in 2026. The global cryptocurrency market has reached a monumental milestone. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has decisively breached the $80,000 mark, setting a new all-time high for…
By Guest Post 5/4/2026, 2:36:14 PM
R0AR Advances at Consensus 2026 as Platform Season 3 and BASE Ecosystem Expansion Near Launch
Miami, Florida, May 4th, 2026 — R0AR, an emerging innovator at the intersection of Web3 and AI, continues to build momentum following its advancement to the final selection round of CoinDesk’s prestigious Consensus 2026 PitchFest—while preparing for a major expansion of its ecosystem this quarter. Recognized among a highly competitive global field...
By PR DESK 5/4/2026, 2:35:40 PM
Remittance Giant Western Union Ditches Legacy Rails for Its Own Stablecoin
Issued by Anchorage Digital, the Solana-based dollar-pegged stablecoin comes to revitalize the remittances and settlements processes at Western Union, which rely largely on legacy rails that trap idle liquidity to function properly. Key Takeaways: Western Union launched its 1st stablecoin, USDPT, on Solana with Anchorage Digital Bank. Solana’s...
By Sergio Goschenko 5/4/2026, 2:35:16 PM
Bitcoin Legend Hal Finney Would Have Turned 70 Today: Look at His Legacy in 2026
Hal Finney's 70th anniversary puts Bitcoin's earliest believer back in focus, from his 2009 million-dollar BTC prediction to his legacy of privacy-first ideals shaping crypto today.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 5/4/2026, 2:35:00 PM
WLFI Lawsuit Sparks Response: Justin Sun Calls It ‘Meritless’
He added that he stands by his actions as the lawsuits between the two parties unfold.
By Jordan Lyanchev 5/4/2026, 2:31:20 PM
Trump crypto portfolio sees trading volume spike amid new lawsuit
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance protocol affiliated with the Trump family, has filed a defamation lawsuit against TRON … Continue reading The post Trump crypto portfolio sees trading volume spike amid new lawsuit appeared first on Finbold.
By Marko 5/4/2026, 2:31:19 PM
Ripple Execs Are Firing Back And XRP Investors Could Be In For A Good Time
Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and David Schwartz have addressed recent claims made by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson on the CLARITY Act and XRP. The CEO reiterated his company’s commitment to the XRP community and suggested that the community could benefit when the company finally goes public. Former Ripple CTO Comments On CLARITY Act...
By Scott Matherson 5/4/2026, 2:30:31 PM
Stani Kulechov: The recent bridge exploit posed an existential threat to DeFi, immediate collaboration is essential for recovery, and restoring confidence is more impactful than individual protocol performance | Empire
DeFi's resilience and collaboration are crucial to preventing a crisis worse than the FTX collapse. The post Stani Kulechov: The recent bridge exploit posed an existential threat to DeFi, immediate collaboration is essential for recovery, and restoring confidence is more impactful than individual protocol performance | Empire appeared first on...
By Editorial Team 5/4/2026, 2:29:28 PM
Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates, impacting withdrawal prospects
The escalating conflict reduces the likelihood of Israeli withdrawal, signaling prolonged instability and impacting regional security dynamics. The post Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates, impacting withdrawal prospects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 2:29:08 PM
Dogecoin Retains $0.1172 Price Target: Analyst
A crypto analyst claims that Dogecoin has set its next price target at $0.1172 and it has maintained upward momentum that could drive its price to that level.
By Caroline Amosun 5/4/2026, 2:28:43 PM
Iran missile strike heightens Bitcoin volatility amid geopolitical tensions
Geopolitical tensions may drive increased Bitcoin volatility, impacting investor confidence and market stability amid uncertain global dynamics. The post Iran missile strike heightens Bitcoin volatility amid geopolitical tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 2:25:54 PM
What Caused the 4100% SKYAI Price jump? Is Hype Sustainable?
The post What Caused the 4100% SKYAI Price jump? Is Hype Sustainable? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Investors and traders have been staring at the same boring sideways SKYAI chart, but this is bit different. Since May 2025, the SKYAI price was in a range but the recent price action probably gave you a mild heart attack, as it was a...
By Yash Jain 5/4/2026, 2:25:30 PM
Binance Launches Huge Star-Studded Virtual Event On May 13
From behind the scenes to center stage: the globe's leading crypto exchange is setting up a big-time online crypto conference. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 5/4/2026, 2:25:00 PM
Strategy raises $82M for Bitcoin purchase amid geopolitical tensions
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin acquisition amid geopolitical tensions underscores Bitcoin's rising role in global finance and institutional adoption. The post Strategy raises $82M for Bitcoin purchase amid geopolitical tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 2:23:30 PM
Tom Lee says 'crypto spring' started as largest Ethereum treasury buys $238 million in ether
Bitmine's latest ETH purchase comes as Lee cited progress on digital asset regulation CLARITY Act as a key catalyst for crypto markets.
By Krisztian Sandor 5/4/2026, 2:23:18 PM
DeLorean Takes Its Iconic IP to Solana
For decades, the DeLorean has meant something. It’s a car, yes — but it’s also a symbol. Of the future. Of rebellion. Of the idea that something ordinary could become extraordinary. With its gullwing doors and its permanent place in pop culture, the DeLorean has always belonged to the culture more than to any single […]
By PR DESK 5/4/2026, 2:21:07 PM
Bitcoin surges past $80K amid US-Iran de-escalation, easing macro risks
Bitcoin's surge reflects reduced geopolitical risks and increased market confidence, potentially influencing future regulatory and economic dynamics. The post Bitcoin surges past $80K amid US-Iran de-escalation, easing macro risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 2:19:33 PM
Orbs Launches SPOT, a DeFi Trading Interface Built for AI Agents
Orbs has introduced a new decentralized finance (DeFi) trading interface designed not for human users, but for autonomous AI agents. … Continue reading The post Orbs Launches SPOT, a DeFi Trading Interface Built for AI Agents appeared first on Finbold.
By Diana Paluteder 5/4/2026, 2:14:47 PM
Bitcoin in ‘disbelief rally’ as traders spot $84K BTC price target
Bitcoin’s rally on Monday pushed it above $80,000 for the first time since January as analysts say BTC price could rise further to fill the futures gap at $84,000 in the short term.
By Nancy Lubale 5/4/2026, 2:08:41 PM
Tether Mints 5 Billion USDT in Two Weeks as Liquidity Signal Builds Alongside Bitcoin Rally
Tether has minted 5 billion USDT across Ethereum and Tron over the past two weeks, including a fresh 1 billion USDT issuance, in a liquidity injection that analysts read as a bullish demand signal for the broader crypto market. Key Takeaways: Tether minted 5B USDT in two weeks, including 1B USDT on Tron on May […]
By Shiraz Jagati 5/4/2026, 2:05:00 PM
A16z Advocates Rebranding Stablecoins as Digital Payment Infrastructure
Robert Hacket, an a16z crypto executive, stated that stablecoins have outgrown the meaning of their original label in recent years.
By Aliyu Pokima 5/4/2026, 2:04:25 PM
DeLorean Brings Its Iconic IP to Solana
Miami, Florida, 4th May 2026, Chainwire The post DeLorean Brings Its Iconic IP to Solana appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Chainwire 5/4/2026, 2:04:19 PM
Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2, Base to Upgrade to Zero-Knowledge Proofs via SP1
Base Chain to add ZK Proofs with Succinct's SP1 zero-knowledge virtual machine.
By Chayanika Deka 5/4/2026, 2:00:46 PM
Strategy pauses Bitcoin purchase, plans to resume next week
MicroStrategy's temporary pause in Bitcoin purchases highlights the firm's unwavering commitment to its long-term crypto strategy. The post Strategy pauses Bitcoin purchase, plans to resume next week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 2:00:45 PM
CLARITY Act markup could come next week after stablecoin deal breakthrough
The CLARITY Act is moving toward its next procedural test after Senate negotiators released compromise language on stablecoin rewards last week, raising expectations that the Senate Banking Committee could take up the measure as soon as the week of May 11. Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, said the release of text from […] The post...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 5/4/2026, 2:00:27 PM
Solana Strategies buys privacy-focused cross-chain aggregator HoudiniSwap for $18M
SOL Strategies is acquiring privacy-focused cross-chain aggregator HoudiniSwap for $18M in cash, notes, and stock as it builds an institutional Solana treasury and routing stack. According to reporting from The Block, SOL Strategies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HoudiniSwap…
By Andrew Folkler 5/4/2026, 2:00:00 PM
Binance is launching a withdrawal lock to help deter crypto wrench attacks
The lock is meant to protect users from being forced into withdrawing their funds, though it's an internal policy and not a cryptographic lock.
By Francisco Rodrigues 5/4/2026, 2:00:00 PM
$8 BILLION GONE: Crypto Whale Wiped Out in Brutal Liquidation Cascade
A HyperUnit crypto whale’s total assets have dropped from around $10 billion to just $2 billion over the years, according to data from crypto intelligence website Arkham.
By Talha Arshad 5/4/2026, 1:58:56 PM
PUMP Technical Analysis Report – 4th May 2026
PUMP: The PUMP crypto asset is the official utility coin of the pump.fun coin launch platform and the swap.pump.fun automated market maker (AMM) protocol (together, the “Pump.Fun Protocols”). The PUMP crypto asset is not required to utilize the Pump.Fun Protocols, which remain permissionless. Holders of the PUMP crypto asset may choose to...
By N/A 5/4/2026, 1:57:08 PM
Strategy (MSTR) Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Earnings, Stock Jumps Over 10% in 2 Days
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Earnings, Stock Jumps Over 10% in 2 Days Strategy paused its weekly bitcoin buys ahead of earnings as investors zero in on losses and the durability of its capital-raising machine. This post Strategy (MSTR) Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Earnings, Stock Jumps Over 10% in 2 Days first...
By Micah Zimmerman 5/4/2026, 1:55:34 PM
Bitcoin Surpasses the $80,000 Mark—Market Sentiment Soars, btcecosystem Enters a Frenzy, with Daily Earnings Reaching Up to $6,200.
Cloud mining is reshaping how people access Bitcoin earnings, removing the need for expensive hardware or technical expertise. Platforms like Btcecosystem aim to simplify entry with automated systems, flexible contracts, and daily payout visibility. As interest in crypto grows in 2026, this model is attracting users looking for more accessible...
By Domas Ziemininkas 5/4/2026, 1:53:29 PM
TAG Price 350% Surge Turns Heads, But Risks Loom
The post TAG Price 350% Surge Turns Heads, But Risks Loom appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News TAG price had a mesmerizing clean breakout rally this week. After months stuck in a tight $0.0003200 to $0.0009700 range, TAG finally snapped out of its cage, ripping all the way to $0.0022000. That’s not just any ordinary rally, it’s a full-blown...
By Yash Jain 5/4/2026, 1:50:20 PM
Risk Management Strategies Every Crypto Trader Must Know
The post Risk Management Strategies Every Crypto Trader Must Know appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News If you ask a hundred crypto traders what separates those who last from those who disappear, the answer comes back the same almost every time. It is not the entries. It is not the indicators. It is not access to some secret signal group. It is...
By PR Manager 5/4/2026, 1:49:10 PM
Ethereum Foundation Sells $47M ETH to BitMine Amid Staking Pullback
Ethereum Foundation sold 10K ETH OTC (~$23M) in the latest of three deals to BitMine, totaling $47M last…
By Harsh Chauhan 5/4/2026, 1:42:24 PM
Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ boosts oil prices amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to prolonged global trade disruptions and increased market volatility. The post Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ boosts oil prices amid Strait of Hormuz tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 5/4/2026, 1:41:06 PM