Alphabet cloud revenue hits $20B, Nvidia odds barely shift
Alphabet's cloud growth highlights its potential market influence, yet NVIDIA's dominance remains largely unchallenged in the short term. The post Alphabet cloud revenue hits $20B, Nvidia odds barely shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 10:02:12 PM
Western Union’s Solana Move Signals A Shift In Global Payment Infrastructure
Western Union’s decision to build on Solana isn’t just another stablecoin integration, but a signal that the foundations of global payments may be starting to shift. For decades, Western Union has been synonymous with cross-border money movement, built on a network of intermediaries, settlement layers, and regional constraints. Behind the surface,...
By Godspower Owie 4/29/2026, 10:00:46 PM
James Comey indictment prompts arrest speculation amid market certainty
The indictment's market impact highlights the influence of legal proceedings on financial speculation and procedural expectations. The post James Comey indictment prompts arrest speculation amid market certainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 10:00:43 PM
BNB Chain Leads All Blockchains With 150,000 On-Chain AI Agents
BNB Chain has surpassed 150,000 on-chain AI agent deployments as of April 2026, a 43,750% increase since January, while Binance simultaneously launched its Agentic Wallet, a keyless wallet allowing AI bots to trade and transfer tokens on behalf of its…
By Peace Longe 4/29/2026, 10:00:00 PM
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, threatens action if provoked
The closure heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially disrupting global oil markets and increasing the risk of military conflict. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, threatens action if provoked appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 9:59:38 PM
Bennett unveils plan to replace Netanyahu with new alliance by June 30
Bennett's plan highlights potential political instability, with market skepticism indicating challenges in shifting leadership dynamics swiftly. The post Bennett unveils plan to replace Netanyahu with new alliance by June 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 9:43:20 PM
Amazon stock drops 6% despite Q1 earnings beat; Nvidia eyes top market cap spot
Amazon's stock decline highlights investor concerns over its strategies, potentially easing NVIDIA's path to becoming the market cap leader. The post Amazon stock drops 6% despite Q1 earnings beat; Nvidia eyes top market cap spot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 9:40:45 PM
Amazon Q1 EPS beats estimates, net sales reach $181.5B
Amazon's strong earnings could challenge NVIDIA's market cap dominance, influencing trader sentiment and future market dynamics. The post Amazon Q1 EPS beats estimates, net sales reach $181.5B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 9:38:40 PM
Amazon Q1 earnings beat raises questions on Nvidia’s market cap lead
Amazon's earnings beat could challenge Nvidia's market cap dominance, signaling potential shifts in tech sector leadership dynamics. The post Amazon Q1 earnings beat raises questions on Nvidia’s market cap lead appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 9:32:28 PM
Meta Launches USDC Stablecoin Payouts for Creators in Colombia and the Philippines
Meta has launched a pilot program allowing eligible creators in Colombia and the Philippines to receive earnings in USDC stablecoins through Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp. Key Takeaways: Meta launches USDC stablecoin payouts for creators in Colombia and the Philippines, using Solana and Polygon networks in April 2026. Stripe serves as Meta’s...
By Jamie Redman 4/29/2026, 9:30:55 PM
Bitcoin Sees Declining Short-Term Activity Amid Gradual Upside Momentum
Bitcoin may have pulled back briefly after days of upward action, but its price is still holding firm above the pivotal $77,000 mark backed by growing bullish sentiment across the broader cryptocurrency market. While BTC’s price has displayed upside momentum, the on-chain indicator points to a steady decline in activity among short-term holders....
By Godspower Owie 4/29/2026, 9:30:43 PM
Rahul Chhabra: Ownership drives community success, activating the top 1% can transform startups, and non-invasive BCIs are revolutionizing brain imaging | TWIST
Non-invasive brain-computer interfaces revolutionize thought-to-text translation, opening new frontiers in communication technology. The post Rahul Chhabra: Ownership drives community success, activating the top 1% can transform startups, and non-invasive BCIs are revolutionizing brain imaging | TWIST appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/29/2026, 9:29:50 PM
A Stealth Force In Derivatives—Why Bitcoin Can’t Punch Past $80,000 Yet
Bitcoin (BTC) failed again to push back above the $80,000 level this week, a price point that has remained stubbornly resistant since early February. After struggling through the latest attempt to break higher, BTC retraced to around $75,400 on Wednesday. Bloomberg attributes part of this stagnation to a less visible but powerful force:...
By Ronaldo Marquez 4/29/2026, 9:18:06 PM
Canada Weighs Nationwide Ban On Crypto ATMs As Fraud Spikes
Canada's curbing the widespread crypto ATMs, quoting rising crime data as the reason: what's behind this concerning trend? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 4/29/2026, 9:15:00 PM
Powell to remain Fed governor despite Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ criticism
Powell's decision to remain could stabilize market expectations, but potential future events may still influence his tenure's trajectory. The post Powell to remain Fed governor despite Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ criticism appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 9:13:56 PM
Big Tech's multi-billion dollar AI bets are still on track as Mag 7 giants report earnings
The four Mag 7 giants reported quarterly results on Wednesday, showing that they are still on track to spend multi-billion on AI. Here is what it means for crypto.
By James Van Straten 4/29/2026, 9:07:33 PM
Iran threatens to capture US soldiers, sink ships amid deadlock
Heightened tensions and threats from Iran could escalate military conflict, complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting global markets. The post Iran threatens to capture US soldiers, sink ships amid deadlock appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 9:05:46 PM
RealOpen and TRON verify $9.4M in USDT for crypto-enabled real estate purchases
RealOpen, the leading platform for buying real estate with crypto, today announced the conclusion of its collaborative "Fast Moves, Fast Payments" Holiday Campaign with TRON
By Advertorial 4/29/2026, 9:02:38 PM
Report: Trump-Linked WLFI Partnered With Project Linked to Alleged Fraud Syndicate
The Prince Group allegedly ran at least 10 scam compounds and stole billions through pig butchering schemes targeting victims online.
By Wayne Jones 4/29/2026, 8:56:47 PM
Securitize partners with Computershare to bring tokenized equities to US public markets
Securitize is partnering with Computershare, a stock transfer agent serving a majority of S&P 500 companies, to enable US public companies to issue tokenized equity alongside traditional shares, according to a statement on Wednesday.
By N/A 4/29/2026, 8:56:13 PM
Eurozone confidence hits low as Bitcoin market remains steady above $68K
Eurozone's economic woes may heighten global recession risks, while Bitcoin's stability suggests a decoupling from traditional markets. The post Eurozone confidence hits low as Bitcoin market remains steady above $68K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 8:55:48 PM
Trump discusses Ukraine ceasefire with Putin in phone call
The call highlights the complexities of diplomatic negotiations, with markets reflecting skepticism about immediate conflict resolution. The post Trump discusses Ukraine ceasefire with Putin in phone call appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 8:50:29 PM
Fed rate hike odds rise amid memory shortage, energy disruptions
Rising rate hike odds reflect heightened economic uncertainty, potentially impacting investment strategies and consumer borrowing costs. The post Fed rate hike odds rise amid memory shortage, energy disruptions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 8:49:17 PM
Iran offers combat insights to SCO allies, impacting US-Iran ceasefire outlook
Iran's military alignment with SCO allies diminishes prospects for US-Iran diplomacy, increasing skepticism about near-term ceasefire. The post Iran offers combat insights to SCO allies, impacting US-Iran ceasefire outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 8:43:04 PM
Iran threatens retaliation for Khamenei’s killing amid leadership instability
Iran's leadership instability and threats of retaliation could heighten regional tensions, impacting global markets and geopolitical dynamics. The post Iran threatens retaliation for Khamenei’s killing amid leadership instability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 8:37:30 PM
Meta's Former Blockchain Lead Makes Stunning $1 Million Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction
Lightspark CEO and co-founder David Marcus is standing by an ultra-bullish, seven-figure price target for Bitcoin.
By Alex Dovbnya 4/29/2026, 8:31:04 PM
Analyst Reveals Bitcoin Big Picture, Predicts 50% Crash By EOY
Bitcoin’s price structure is starting to look less like a clean recovery to $80,000 and more like a battleground between $76,000 and $78,000, where every rally is being tested, and every dip is being watched. A new technical outlook from a crypto analyst known as Guru is now adding an interesting angle to that uncertainty, outlining a path where...
By Scott Matherson 4/29/2026, 8:30:31 PM
Robinhood Posts $1.07B Q1 Revenue as 47% Crypto Drop Shifts Focus to Equities
Robinhood posted solid first-quarter growth, with revenue up 15% year over year, even as crypto trading income fell sharply. The results highlight a shift toward equities, options, and interest income as key drivers. Key Takeaways: Robinhood posted $1.07B Q1 revenue, up 15%, but crypto revenue fell 47% to $134M. Robinhood assets jumped 39% to...
By Emmanuel Musa 4/29/2026, 8:30:21 PM
Powell defends Fed autonomy amid political pressure for rate cuts
Powell's stance reinforces the Fed's commitment to data-driven decisions, potentially stabilizing markets amid political and geopolitical tensions. The post Powell defends Fed autonomy amid political pressure for rate cuts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 8:30:04 PM
Eric Trump, John Koudounis Call Bitcoin a Global Reserve Asset, Float $1M Price Target
Bitcoin Magazine Eric Trump, John Koudounis Call Bitcoin a Global Reserve Asset, Float $1M Price Target American Bitcoin Co-Founder and Calamos CEO John Koudounis told attendees at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas that the ownership structure of bitcoin has changed in a way that makes a price retreat less likely, and both men urged skeptics to reconsider...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/29/2026, 8:28:14 PM
Reiner Pope: Batch size dramatically impacts AI latency and cost, kv cache is key for autoregressive models, and efficient inference can save resources | Dwarkesh
Efficient batching in AI models can slash costs and boost performance by up to a thousand times. The post Reiner Pope: Batch size dramatically impacts AI latency and cost, kv cache is key for autoregressive models, and efficient inference can save resources | Dwarkesh appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/29/2026, 8:27:18 PM
Turkey eyes demining role in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran-US peace talks
Turkey's demining role could signal broader regional cooperation, potentially easing tensions and impacting future geopolitical dynamics. The post Turkey eyes demining role in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran-US peace talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 8:22:53 PM
Bitcoin ETFs see $823M inflows led by BlackRock’s IBIT amid US-Iran tensions
Institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs suggests potential for market growth, but geopolitical tensions and low trading volumes may hinder price surges. The post Bitcoin ETFs see $823M inflows led by BlackRock’s IBIT amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 8:22:06 PM
Steve Hou: The AI bubble is rapidly adopted and could eclipse the crypto bubble, traditional knowledge may lose market value, and AI is transforming investment cycles | Forward Guidance
AI's rapid adoption and utility could drive an investment cycle surpassing the crypto bubble's magnitude. The post Steve Hou: The AI bubble is rapidly adopted and could eclipse the crypto bubble, traditional knowledge may lose market value, and AI is transforming investment cycles | Forward Guidance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/29/2026, 8:19:31 PM
IDF destroys Hezbollah rocket launcher in civilian building, escalating conflict
The destruction of military assets in civilian areas suggests escalating tensions, reducing the likelihood of a near-term ceasefire agreement. The post IDF destroys Hezbollah rocket launcher in civilian building, escalating conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 8:12:41 PM
Kevin Warsh to become FOMC Chair as Powell stays on as Fed Governor
Warsh's FOMC leadership may delay rate cuts, linking monetary policy more closely to geopolitical energy and tariff developments. The post Kevin Warsh to become FOMC Chair as Powell stays on as Fed Governor appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 8:05:44 PM
Analyst Says High XRP Price Targets Are Dangerous, Here’s Why
XRP has never lacked ambitious price forecasts, but a warning from crypto analyst ChartNerd is aimed at the extreme end of that optimism. As XRP is trading at $1.39, down over 60% from its all-time high of $3.65 reached in July 2025, the analyst is part of those pushing back hard against a culture of […]
By Scott Matherson 4/29/2026, 8:00:29 PM
Pi Network Price Climbs Over 5% as Both Founders Head to Consensus 2026
Pi Network’s token climbed more than 5% on April 29 ahead of Consensus 2026 in Miami on May 5 to 7, where both co-founders Dr. Chengdiao Fan and Nicolas Kokkalis are confirmed speakers, marking the project’s most prominent mainstream industry…
By Peace Longe 4/29/2026, 7:59:00 PM
Stable Sea integrates WisdomTree tokenized Treasury fund for corporate cash management
Businesses can now allocate idle cash to a government-backed fund via Stable Sea, as tokenized Treasury products gain traction in corporate finance.
By Sam Bourgi 4/29/2026, 7:57:45 PM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH eyes decline to $2,200 as Fed hawkish tone weighs
Ethereum (ETH) declines below $2,300 on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) decided to hold interest rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% and signaled increasing internal division over any upcoming interest-rate cuts.
By N/A 4/29/2026, 7:54:13 PM
Eric Trump says bitcoin in its 'greatest period ever' as Wall Street falls in line
Speaking at Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026, the American Bitcoin co-founder declared the last six months a turning point.
By James Van Straten 4/29/2026, 7:49:14 PM
Bitcoin Swings $2,800 as Traders Dump at $77,882 Peak, Pushing Price Toward $75,100
On April 29, bitcoin experienced significant price swings, peaking at $77,882 before retreating to $75,100. This volatility coincided with the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain steady interest rates and growing concerns over conflict in the Middle East. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell to $75,100 on April 29 after the Federal Reserve opted to...
By Terence Zimwara 4/29/2026, 7:47:41 PM
Trump hints at further action against Iran after military strikes
Trump's rhetoric heightens geopolitical tensions, increasing market speculation on potential US-Iran conflict, impacting diplomatic efforts. The post Trump hints at further action against Iran after military strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 7:46:24 PM
Paul Tudor Jones: Bitcoin’s value is rising amid dollar decline, predicting $200,000 to $300,000 by year-end, and DeFi faces increasing risks | The Wolf Of All Streets
Bitcoin's potential to hit $300,000 challenges gold as the ultimate inflation hedge amid market shifts. The post Paul Tudor Jones: Bitcoin’s value is rising amid dollar decline, predicting $200,000 to $300,000 by year-end, and DeFi faces increasing risks | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/29/2026, 7:46:08 PM
RLUSD Settlement of $59 Million Completed on XRP Ledger for $0.000188
A $59 million RLUSD settlement was completed on the XRP Ledger on April 29 at a total transaction fee of $0.000188, cited by on-chain researcher Ripple Bull Winkle as live proof that Ripple’s payment network is already handling large-scale cross-border…
By Peace Longe 4/29/2026, 7:45:00 PM
How XRP Opens Real-Life Rewards For Healthy Activities
As the world of medicine is gradually transitioning on-chain, this XRP-based health app presents personalized perks for patients. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 4/29/2026, 7:44:00 PM
Price predictions 4/29: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, XMR
Bitcoin’s sell-off accelerated leading into this week’s FOMC, but charts highlight some positives for BTC and altcoins.
By Rakesh Upadhyay 4/29/2026, 7:39:32 PM
Everyone is watching America’s crypto boom but Israel and Pakistan may be showing what comes next
This month, Israel and Pakistan supplied a quieter test for crypto than the one playing out in US capital markets. What if the more important 2026 shift is happening where digital assets meet local money and bank accounts? Israeli crypto firm Bits of Gold said Israel's Capital Market Authority approved the issuance and distribution of […] The post...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 4/29/2026, 7:35:40 PM
Unprecedented US, China, Dubai Crypto Scam Crackdown Nets 276 Arrests
At least 276 people were arrested in a global cryptocurrency scam crackdown that dismantled nine alleged fraud centers targeting Americans. Authorities said the schemes used fake platforms, online trust-building, and rapid laundering to move victims’ crypto beyond their control. Key Takeaways: U.S. authorities cited “unprecedented” cooperation...
By Kevin Helms 4/29/2026, 7:33:42 PM
Stripe partners with Google to bring AI shopping into Gemini and AI Mode
Stripe partners with Google to bring AI shopping into Gemini and AI Mode as it unveils 288 products for agents and AI payments. The post Stripe partners with Google to bring AI shopping into Gemini and AI Mode appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 7:25:47 PM