Key Takeaways: OFAC warned crypto payments tied to Hormuz transit may trigger sanctions exposure. Reports say Iran operates a crypto-based toll system generating about $20 million in daily revenue. Foreign firms risk secondary sanctions and restricted access to U.S. financial system. OFAC Alert Raises Crypto Sanctions Risk for Hormuz Transit The U.S. Department of the
From Hyperliquid to Ripple, from Canada to Malaysia, here are the crypto news you may have missed this week. Market Analysis & Exchange Data Hyperliquid Tests HIP-4 for Onchain Prediction Markets Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid is making a major play for the prediction market space with its new HIP-4 initiative. Reported by Bloomberg, the proposal enables
Key Takeaways: SBI and Visa launched credit cards that convert spending points into a user-selected cryptocurrency ( BTC, ETH, or XRP). Gold users can earn up to 10%, while standard users can receive up to 2.5% through a limited-time launch campaign. Campaign rewards depend on spending through Aug. 5, with point caps applied to both
Key Takeaways: Japan Exchange Group targets 2027 crypto ETFs pending legal and tax reforms. JPX shift mirrors U.S. bitcoin ETF success, signaling rising institutional demand. Japanese regulators may reclassify crypto under FIEA, shaping ETF launch timeline. JPX Moves Toward Crypto ETFs as U.S. Market Sets Precedent Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is laying the groundwork to
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.76M inflows as Blackrock IBIT added $26.61M after a 3-day slump. Ether ETFs lost $23.64M, led by Blackrock ETHA’s $50.57M outflow in 4th straight drop. XRP and Solana ETFs lost $5.83M and $1.24M, respectively, with potential for inflows only returning if bitcoin rebound holds. Investors Trade $340M in Ether ETFs
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin AI models gave Dec. 31, 2026, targets from $84,500 to $118,400. Polymarket gives BTC 87% odds of topping $80,000 and 40% odds at $100,000. Bitcoin’s 2026 close hinges on ETF flows, liquidity, and institutional demand. Nearly a Dozen AI Models See Bitcoin Recovering in 2026, but Not Reclaiming Its $126K Peak Earlier
Key Takeaways: Bitgo introduced five security layers for institutional digital asset transactions. Controls address deepfakes, API spoofing, address manipulation, and withdrawal risks. Institutions can add approvals, address restrictions, and velocity limits. Bitgo Adds 5-Layer Security Model to Stop Crypto Transaction Manipulation Digital asset security is moving beyond private keys. Bitgo Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BTGO) announced
Key Takeaways: Trader 0xcc15 opened a $1.96 million leveraged long on 11.96M MEGA tokens and is already down $402K as of May 1. The trade highlights the volatility risk of new altcoins like MEGA even at minimal 1x leverage. MEGA launched on the Base network in April 2026 and has seen sharp price swings since
Key Takeaways: CBK opened recruitment for 4 VASP oversight roles following the passage of the 2025 VASP Act. The recruitment signals that the CBK aims to professionalize and stabilize Kenya’s growing crypto market. A 13-member committee will manage the VASP regime after the rules are gazetted. Defining Key Management Roles The Central Bank of Kenya
Key Takeaways: U.S. national debt topped 100% of GDP for the first time since 1946, eclipsing the nation’s entire annual economy. Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply makes it a direct hedge against debt-driven dollar debasement. Institutional BTC demand has held firm, with spot ETFs recording $14.75M in net inflows on April 30, 2026. US National