A substantial pump or a painful decline: what’s next for BTC? The primary cryptocurrency seems to be sitting at a crossroads, with one important indicator signaling it could be on the verge of a major move. Many analysts believe an uptrend is the more likely scenario, while the renewed interest from institutional investors supports
DeFi heavyweights urge the SEC to turn its temporary “non‑custodial UI” safe harbor into binding broker rules that shield neutral infrastructure from creeping regulation. Summary The Humanity Foundation has overhauled its $H vesting plan, giving investors until April 26 at 09:00 UTC to choose between a three‑year extended vest or a steeply discounted one‑time unlock
The Trump administration announced that $344 million USDT frozen by Tether on the Tron blockchain was linked to Iran. Markets for a US-Iran nuclear deal by April 30 sit at 10.1% YES, down from 68% a week ago. Market reaction Traders in the US-Iran nuclear deal market are pricing a deal as unlikely with six
While Bitcoin is at $77k and climbing, XRP is trading at $1.43, roughly where it has been over the last three months. The altcoin’s inability to participate in one of the market’s most sustained recovery phases raises a legitimate question: is XRP facing a temporary lag, or is something more structural at play in its
Robin Markets raised $475k to launch a staking product that turns Polymarket positions into yield, a targeted crypto VC bet in a funding cycle otherwise dominated by AI. Summary Robin Markets has completed a $475,000 angel round led by Fabric VC, with joint leads from Animoca Brands, ATKA Incubator, John Lilic, and Gnosis co-founder Stefan
The International Energy Agency has flagged the Iran war as creating the biggest energy security threat on record. The US-Iran nuclear deal by April 30 contract sits at 6% YES, down from 16% just a day ago. Market reaction The nuclear deal market has seen odds fall sharply from 42% a week ago. The IEA’s
An interesting and, ultimately, positive week, saw Bitcoin’s price attempt a shot at $80K and renewing positive sentiment across the board. The tension, and more specifically the recent signs of de-escalation, in the Middle East have sparked another wave of volatility across the broader cryptocurrency market. Recall that on April 22, Bitcoin (BTC) shot
Aave has organized a coalition called “DeFi United” to respond to the $292 million KelpDAO exploit, which drained 116,500 unbacked rsETH tokens. Ethereum reaching $10,000 by December 31, 2026, sits at 4.2% YES. Market reaction The exploit triggered over $10 billion in withdrawals from Aave. The Ethereum price market has held steady at 4.2% YES,
MSNXX invests only in cash, US Treasury bills, notes, and overnight repurchase agreements, allowing for a stable one-dollar NAV. Morgan Stanley Investment Management has introduced a new fund designed to support stablecoin issuers. The firm announced the Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio (MSNXX) in New York as part of its Institutional Liquidity Funds Trust, structured as
Riot Platforms has sent another 500 BTC to an NYDIG deposit address, according to on-chain data cited by Lookonchain. The transfer was worth about $39 million at the time of reporting. Summary Riot Platforms transferred 500 BTC worth about $39 million to an NYDIG deposit address. The miner sold 3,778 BTC in Q1 2026, generating