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
XRP Las Vegas 2026 Opens as Community Gathers With Clarity Act Progress Adding to the Mood
The post XRP Las Vegas 2026 Opens as Community Gathers With Clarity Act Progress Adding to the Mood appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP Las Vegas 2026 opened its doors Thursday, drawing the XRP community together for what has become one of the most anticipated dedicated gatherings in the digital asset calendar. Running April 30 to May 1,...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 4/30/2026, 5:02:26 PM
Bitcoin Whales Take Bearish Stance With Rising Short Positions, Another Sharp Pullback Ahead?
Bitcoin has not entirely lost its newfound upside momentum despite a pullback to the $75,000 price level. However, traders appear to be gradually switching into a bearish stance on BTC as evidenced by growing short positions around the leading cryptocurrency asset, particularly among seasoned investors. Large Players Are Increasingly Shorting...
By Godspower Owie 4/30/2026, 5:00:45 PM
WLFI Selloff Deepens After Controversial Governance Vote Goes Live
World Liberty Financial’s native token WLFI lost roughly 17% of its value on Wednesday as a governance proposal affecting more than 62 billion WLFI tokens officially opened for community voting — and the backlash was immediate. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Run Brewing: ATH In Sight By Late 2026: Analyst A Token Already Deep In The Red WLFI was...
By Christian Encila 4/30/2026, 5:00:44 PM
Dubai to Host RWA SUMMIT on May 1 as Part of the Global RWA WEEK Initiative
This sponsored press release was provided by RWA Summit 2026 and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Dubai will host RWA SUMMIT Dubai on May 1, 2026, at Uptown Tower (DMCC), bringing together institutional investors, regulators, founders,...
By Media 4/30/2026, 5:00:42 PM
Polymarket adds Chainalysis tools to detect insider trading
Polymarket partnered with Chainalysis to detect insider trading and suspicious activity as prediction markets face rising scrutiny. The post Polymarket adds Chainalysis tools to detect insider trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/30/2026, 4:59:47 PM
MegaETH opens MEGA trading following seven-day launch countdown
MegaETH's MEGA token launch could drive increased network engagement and demand, linking token value directly to ecosystem performance. The post MegaETH opens MEGA trading following seven-day launch countdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/30/2026, 4:59:15 PM
Tether-Backed Financial Platform Oobit Gives AI Agents Their Own Corporate Visa Cards
Oobit has launched Agent Cards, the first corporate card product built specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) agents rather than human employees, giving finance teams programmable controls over software that now handles company spending around the clock. Key Takeaways: Oobit launched Agent Cards in 2026, giving each AI agent its own...
By Jamie Redman 4/30/2026, 4:55:54 PM
Syndicate Labs suffers $380k SYND bridge exploit, pledges full user compensation
Syndicate Labs has confirmed that a leaked upgrade key let an attacker hijack its Commons cross-chain bridge, drain about 18.5 million SYND tokens worth roughly $330,000 plus user funds, and trigger a sharp price crash before the team pledged full…
By Andrew Folkler 4/30/2026, 4:52:46 PM
Bitcoin Price Prediction Today: Analyst Issues Warning As Volume Hits a 2023 Low During a 30% Rally
The post Bitcoin Price Prediction Today: Analyst Issues Warning As Volume Hits a 2023 Low During a 30% Rally appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin has climbed roughly 30% from its February lows and bulls have been feeling good about it for weeks. The problem, according to one analyst who has held the same macro thesis unchanged for...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 4/30/2026, 4:52:27 PM
At Bitcoin Vegas, It Feels More Like XRP’s Show
At this year’s edition of Bitcoin Vegas, one analyst says the flagship BTC gathering “feels a bit more like XRP Vegas”. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 4/30/2026, 4:52:00 PM
KCS Price Hangs by a Thread as $8 Support Faces Pressure
The post KCS Price Hangs by a Thread as $8 Support Faces Pressure appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The KCS price isn’t just drifting it’s kind of dangling. Sitting around $8.39, KuCoin’s native token is now pressed against a level that’s less “support” and more like a “risky line of defense.” Lose it, and things could unravel fast. Because...
By Yash Jain 4/30/2026, 4:48:41 PM
1,500% Unrealized Profit: Why Hyperliquid's Top XRP Shorter Isn't Exiting Yet
Why most successful traders on Hyperliquid are betting on a "Sell in May" correction for XRP and how one whale is holding a 1,557% profit.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 4/30/2026, 4:45:25 PM
Crypto is the most “muted” term on X as public splits between believers and avoiders
X has given users a new way to turn down the noise in their For You feeds. The first signal from that tool should make the crypto industry uncomfortable. According to X product executive Nikita Bier, crypto ranked as the most-snoozed topic since the platform began rolling out topic snoozing for Premium subscribers. It came […] The post Crypto is...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 4/30/2026, 4:45:17 PM
Clarity Act News Today: Senator Tillis Commits to May 11 Markup Push as Final Talks Intensify
The post Clarity Act News Today: Senator Tillis Commits to May 11 Markup Push as Final Talks Intensify appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Senator Thom Tillis told Fox Business this week that he will push the Senate Banking Committee to schedule a markup for the Clarity Act when lawmakers return from recess on May 11, marking the clearest...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 4/30/2026, 4:32:25 PM
XRP ETFs Smash $81.6M Inflows In April — Strongest Month Of 2026
The most successful 30-day period for XRP's ETFs strangely arrive as the broader market is still soaking in uncertainty. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 4/30/2026, 4:29:00 PM
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Plunges to New ATL: Has Trump’s Family Ruined Crypto?
Earlier today, WLFI plummeted to an all-time low after a 16% daily crash.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 4/30/2026, 4:26:49 PM
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Sent Back to No Man’s Land After Clean Rejection
XRP is closing out April at $1.37, as it has surrendered the tentative momentum it built through the middle of the month. A promising RSI setup that had buyers eyeing a potential channel breakout less than a week ago has fully unwound, with the price reversing from below the upper channel boundary and drifting back […]
By Shayan Markets 4/30/2026, 4:26:43 PM
Can Chainlink Price Hold $9 Support Level & Show Reversal?
The post Can Chainlink Price Hold $9 Support Level & Show Reversal? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Chainlink price is moving just enough to keep traders engaged, but not enough to actually commit big. Sitting around $9.10, it’s stuck in a tight range, sandwiched between short-term EMAs and a much bigger ceiling looming overhead. And...
By Yash Jain 4/30/2026, 4:26:34 PM
Three reasons why $3K ETH price target is back for May
Despite Ether’s 8% deviation from 10-week highs above $2,460, data suggests that ETH's price could still rise toward $3,000 as a new month begins.
By Nancy Lubale 4/30/2026, 4:24:35 PM
Coinbase Introduces CUSHY Strategy to Bring Institutional Credit Onchain
Coinbase’s CUSHY is expanding institutional credit onchain through a tokenized fund for qualified investors. The strategy links stablecoin settlement, tokenized shares, and credit exposure as stablecoin volume exceeded $33 trillion in 2025. Key Takeaways: Coinbase Asset Management launched CUSHY to expand tokenized credit access for qualified...
By Kevin Helms 4/30/2026, 4:24:04 PM
Bitcoin stuck below $80K as options wall builds overhead
Bitcoin's struggle below $80K highlights the significant impact of derivatives on market dynamics, emphasizing cautious trading strategies. The post Bitcoin stuck below $80K as options wall builds overhead appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/30/2026, 4:16:49 PM
Gemini wins CFTC clearinghouse approval as it deepens prediction market push
Gemini won CFTC approval to operate a derivatives clearinghouse as it expands prediction markets and eyes broader crypto derivatives. The post Gemini wins CFTC clearinghouse approval as it deepens prediction market push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/30/2026, 4:15:26 PM
Ethereum applications guild launches to boost App ecosystem
The Ethereum Applications Guild launches as a global non-profit to fund, coordinate, and grow Ethereum’s app layer using membership fees and ETH staking yield. The Ethereum Applications Guild (EAG) announced its official launch on April 30, 2026, as a global…
By Andrew Folkler 4/30/2026, 4:14:42 PM
Tokenized RWA market value hit $19B in Q1, driven by Gold and Treasuries
Tokenized Real World Assets (RWAs) appear to be cracking out of their shells, with the latest CoinGecko report showing significant growth in market capitalization and trading volume across different asset classes.
By N/A 4/30/2026, 4:12:52 PM
KelpDAO commits 2,000 ETH to DeFi united recovery fund for rsETH restoration
ECB held rates at April 30 meeting but Lagarde stressed rising inflation and growth risks from Iran war, signaling June hike possibility. KelpDAO announced April 30 it has completed its committed contribution to the recovery fund, providing 2,000 ETH in treasury…
By Andrew Folkler 4/30/2026, 4:05:55 PM
Canadian Pension Giant Grabs 1.38M MSTR Shares Worth $219M
Canada’s Alberta Investment Management Corporation disclosed a $219 million purchase of Strategy Inc. shares, marking the pension giant’s first-ever allocation to a bitcoin-linked asset. Key Takeaways: AIMCo, Canada’s $195B asset manager, bought 1.38 million MSTR shares worth $219M in its first bitcoin-linked bet. Canada’s top institutions,...
By Jamie Redman 4/30/2026, 4:05:27 PM
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium threatens bear flag repeat with BTC price at $76K
Bitcoin price action risked repeating January's breakdown despite April being poised to offer the best monthly BTC price gains in a year.
By William Suberg 4/30/2026, 4:01:22 PM
Bitcoin And XRP Are Seeing A Surge In Adoption, Here Are The Numbers
The latest holder data from Santiment shows that crypto adoption is still increasing, even as prices are without a clear bullish trend across the market. Bitcoin is approaching a major wallet milestone, XRP has continued to grow its user base, and Ethereum is dominating the field by a wide margin. Numbers Reveal A Surge In Adoption New figures...
By Scott Matherson 4/30/2026, 4:00:47 PM
XRP-Friendly US Crypto Exchange Gemini Secures Key CFTC License
Gemini secures a landmark CFTC DCO license, enabling full-cycle clearing for its XRP-friendly marketplace as Cameron Winklevoss hints at building "super app".
By Gamza Khanzadaev 4/30/2026, 4:00:30 PM