Ripple Prime CEO Mike Higgins breaks down how Ripple Prime is evolving beyond its XRP roots, leveraging RLUSD and Bullish liquidity for institutional Bitcoin options.

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Nexo extends its 0% APR, no‑liquidation Zero-interest Credit to Solana and XRP, targeting holders who want dollar liquidity without selling their crypto. Nexo is expanding its Zero-interest Credit product to include Solana’s SOL and Ripple’s XRP as collateral, becoming the…

Oman has moved to formalise its artificial intelligence strategy with a Royal Decree from Haitham bin Tarik creating a dedicated economic zone for AI in the capital governorate of Muscat. State media said the new district will be called the…

Nexo’s ZiC gives crypto holders access to stablecoin liquidity at 0% interest for a fixed duration, with no risk of forced liquidation.

BingX marks eight years with its INFIN8 campaign, tying AI tools, TradFi access and gamified rewards into a more intelligent, user-driven trading ecosystem. Eight years in crypto is not a small marker. In an industry shaped by sharp market cycles,…

XRP Ledger (XRPL) validator Vet has revealed a new upgrade that could soon launch on the network as Ripple continues to expand. Specifically, he highlighted the new escrow service and what it could mean for token holders.  XRPL Validator Spotlights New XRP Escrow Service as Ripple Expands In an X post, Vet stated that “XRP […]

A federal judge this week entered a $4.72 billion judgment against Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of collapsed crypto lending platform Celsius Network, while permanently banning him from the cryptocurrency and financial services industries. Key Takeaways: A federal judge entered a $4.72 billion FTC judgment against Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky on April 28, […]

This sponsored press release was provided by BYDFi and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 30, 2026 – Global crypto exchange BYDFi is approaching the close of its month-long 6th anniversary season, marking a new checkpoint in its […]

Rezolve AI (RZLV) stock rises 6% as Q1 2026 revenue reaches $60M, exceeding all of 2025 and demonstrating powerful AI commerce platform growth momentum. The post Rezolve AI (RZLV) Stock Surges 6% After $60M Q1 Revenue Crushes Full-Year 2025 Performance appeared first on Blockonomi.

IBM (IBM) stock slides as company unveils AI partnership with Dallara Group, cutting aerodynamic simulation time from hours to 10 seconds with quantum computing. The post IBM (IBM) Stock: Dallara Partnership Slashes Vehicle Design Time with AI Innovation appeared first on Blockonomi.

SanDisk (SNDK) reports Q3 earnings today with options pricing a 21% move. Revenue expected at $4.70B, up 175% YoY after a 2,966% annual surge. The post SanDisk (SNDK) Q3 Earnings Preview: Wall Street Braces for 21% Post-Report Swing appeared first on Blockonomi.

Stanley Druckenmiller exits SanDisk with 400% gains and buys Bloom Energy (BE) as the fuel cell company reports record Q1 revenue driven by AI data centers. The post Stanley Druckenmiller Exits SanDisk With 400% Returns, Pivots to Bloom Energy (BE) appeared first on Blockonomi.

Altria (MO) surged after crushing Q1 estimates with $5.43B revenue (+18.6%) and $1.32 EPS (+5.9%). Full-year guidance confirmed at $5.64 midpoint. The post Altria (MO) Stock Surges on Stellar Q1 Earnings Beat appeared first on Blockonomi.

OKX published a new open-standard payment protocol for autonomous AI agents in business and commerce, aiming to support more complex financial interactions.

THORWallet has partnered with Swiss-regulated provider Unblock to expand global access to non-custodial Mastercard solutions, advancing self-custodial finance adoption.

The US CFTC has sued four states for trying to enforce state-level gambling laws on prediction markets, meanwhile Strategy stacked over 56,000 BTC.

Bitcoin’s 40% rebound against gold signals a potential bottom, echoing past setups that preceded strong BTC/USD rallies.

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The FCA signs off rules to let UK funds keep registers onchain and add a new Direct‑to‑Fund dealing model, aiming to simplify tokenized funds inside the existing regime.

Prosecutors say Jeong Sang-ho’s “active deceptive acts” left nearly 2,800 investors frozen out of their funds, as South Korea's crackdown on the crypto industry widens.

Visa Supercharges Stablecoin Payments by Adding : Base, Polygon, and More Big news for the crypto world! Visa is making waves in digital payments. The giant card company just added to its stablecoin settlement pilot. This move lets banks and […] The post Visa Supercharges Stablecoin Payments by Adding 5 Key Blockchains: Base, Polygon, and More appeared first on Blockmanity.

Tether Investments announced a strategic plan on Wednesday to transform Twenty-One Capital into an integrated bitcoin powerhouse through a series of proposed mergers with Strike and Elektron Energy. Key Takeaways: Tether Investments proposed a merger between XXI and Jack Mallers’ Strike on April 29, 2026. The deal integrates Elektron Energy’s 50 EH/s mining fleet to […]

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MegaETH activates MEGA Token after hitting ecosystem milestones. Performance-based distribution model connects token supply to network activity and growth. The post MEGA Token Goes Live as MegaETH Hits Performance Benchmark appeared first on Blockonomi.

The investor's total profit (including unrealized gains) equals more than $660 million.

Tesla (TSLA) stock edges up slightly as the first Semi truck exits its mass production line, but investors remain focused on robotaxis and AI developments. The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock Barely Budges as Semi Truck Production Milestone Reached appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ripple has opened a new Middle East and Africa regional headquarters in Dubai’s International Financial Centre, expanding its UAE footprint as demand for regulated blockchain-based payments and custody infrastructure grows across the region. The move gives Ripple capacity to double the size of its existing local operations, according to the company, and comes as the […]

Alphabet's record-setting performance underscores its robust growth trajectory, potentially reshaping tech industry dynamics and investor strategies. The post Google parent set to open at fresh record after blowout Q1 earnings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cardinal Health (CAH) stock gained 1.6% after boosting annual EPS guidance. Q3 earnings topped estimates but revenue fell short and profit declined. The post Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Rises on Upgraded Full-Year Earnings Forecast Despite Revenue Shortfall appeared first on Blockonomi.

BNB's price has slipped below the moving average lines but remains above the 21-day SMA support after being caught between the moving averages.

ConocoPhillips (COP) stock dropped 1.8% premarket after cutting production outlook and excluding Qatar from guidance despite beating Q1 earnings estimates. The post ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Falls After Slashing Production Forecast Amid Qatar Pullout appeared first on Blockonomi.

Mastercard (MA) stock fell 2.1% despite beating Q1 estimates with $4.60 EPS and $8.4B revenue. Rising costs and restructuring charges weighed on sentiment. The post Mastercard (MA) Stock Dips Despite Strong Q1 Earnings Beat — What Investors Should Know appeared first on Blockonomi.

L3Harris (LHX) stock gains after beating Q1 estimates with $5.74B revenue, raising 2026 EPS outlook, and filing IPO for missile solutions business unit. The post L3Harris (LHX) Stock Climbs After Strong Q1 Results and Raised 2026 Earnings Forecast appeared first on Blockonomi.

Hyperscale Data (GPUS) stock rises 8.08% pre-market following 76% Q1 revenue growth to $44M, driven by AI expansion and diversified business segments. The post Hyperscale Data (GPUS) Stock Surges on 76% Revenue Jump in Q1 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Samsung's semiconductor division reported record profits in the first quarter, surpassing expert expectations, according to Bloomberg. The 48-fold increase was driven by high margins on equipment for AI infrastructure and data centers. The operating profit of the company, a competitor to SK Hynix and Micron Technology, reached 53.7 trillion won ($36 billion), while analysts had anticipated 35.3 trillion won. The results reflect significant spending by hyperscalers to support AI operations. Meta and Alphabet have planned to increase capital expenditures. Some investors believe that high-bandwidth memory has moved beyond traditional boom-and-bust cycles and can demonstrate stable growth. “The pertinent question is duration: how long will the pricing power of HBM4 last, and will infrastructure spending remain sustainable?” noted Dave Mazza, CEO of Roundhill Investments. Samsung plans to “significantly” increase capital investments this year and is preparing for the release of HBM4e, the next-generation memory chips for AI. “The company has limited stockpiles that do not meet client demand,” stated one of the firm's executives. Expected profits of Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC. Source: Bloomberg. The performance of Nvidia accelerators is limited by the speed and volume of memory that supplies data. As a result, DRAM becomes a key factor in the quality of AI services. Cloud service providers are paying for increasingly expensive memory, which is reflected in Samsung's shares: they have risen by 88% this year following a doubling last year. Memory Prices Set to Rise Further Analysts believe Samsung's chip division will set new profit records in the coming quarters as contract prices continue to rise amid limited supply. They cite a more than 180% increase in semiconductor exports from Korea in the first 20 days of April as evidence. Tom Kang, an analyst at Counterpoint Research, forecasts a 60% rise in DRAM prices this quarter compared to the previous one. From February to March, they have already increased by 42%. Earlier, Samsung considered transitioning to multi-year contracts for memory chip supply.

Coinbase will disable DAI trading on May 4 and convert remaining balances to USDS at a 1:1 rate, with some EEA users excluded.

XRP ETF inflows soar 63% on Rakuten news as the greed index peaks, while a $5.5 million hack hits Wasabi and bullish Bollinger Bands point toward a $95,200 Bitcoin target.

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Solana price is showing signs of weakness after failing to sustain momentum above the $90 level, with price action now tilting bearish as a rounded top pattern takes shape on lower timeframes. According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) has…

Losses from crypto hacks have topped $630 million in April across more than 25 hacks, with DeFi dominating major incidents and exploits accelerating despite security updates.

Liquidation are piling up on the market despite the positivity that has been covering cryptocurrency industry only a few days ago.

On April 30, the Layer 2 network MegaETH launched the MEGA token. The asset began trading on leading exchanges at approximately $0.2. MEGA Now Trading. pic.twitter.com/OVx62C0Fjs— MegaETH (@megaeth) April 30, 2026 The coin's release followed the achievement of the first planned on-chain activity milestone. On April 23, the team announced that 10 applications from the Mega Mafia ecosystem had launched and surpassed the target threshold. Emerging market asset issuer @brix_money represents the next frontier of RWAs onchain.Their first product, wiTRY, is a yield-bearing instrument for the Turkish lira. It's the first of many assets the vast majority of the world struggles to access.10/10 Mafia apps live. pic.twitter.com/dl7YJKmcDu— MegaETH (@megaeth) April 23, 2026 The issuance of MEGA will total 10 billion tokens. A key feature is that a large portion of the supply is tied not to timeframes but to the achievement of specific metrics. Such conditional staking rewards account for 53.3% of the tokens. MEGA trading commenced on several major platforms, including Binance, KuCoin, and Bitget. At the time of writing, the asset's price stands at $0.1, according to TradingView. Following the listing, quotes fell by 21%. Only participants of the Sonar Sale received the full amount of coins, while others in the rewards program received only a portion. MegaETH is positioned as a high-performance scaling solution for Ethereum, focused on real-time on-chain applications and consumer scenarios. The project aims for a throughput of 100,000 TPS and nearly instant finalization of operations. Current average daily figures are around 30 TPS. Source: MegaETH. MegaETH also has its own US dollar-pegged stablecoin USDm, supported by all applications in the ecosystem. As of last week, approximately 62.9 million coins were in circulation, about 13% of the rollup's stated goal of reaching 500 million in issuance. The MegaETH Foundation intends to direct all revenues from the use of USDm towards the buyback and accumulation of MEGA. Back in February, the L2 network team launched the public mainnet. Prior to this, the platform was in the testing phase for several months. In October 2025, MegaETH conducted an ICO, raising $1.39 billion from the token sale.

The top crypto news today just dropped from Western Union, which confirmed during its Q1 earnings call that its USDPT stablecoin will launch in May on the Solana blockchain through Anchorage Digital Bank, according to Cryptopolitan. A 175 year old money transfer giant connecting 360,000 cash pickup locations across 200 countries is plugging directly into [...] The post Crypto News: Bitcoin Price Holds $76,602 as Western Union Picks Solana for USDPT Launch and Pepeto Targets 150x appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bank of America sets Street-high $38 price target for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) stock as Q1 revenue climbs 18% and AI systems demand accelerates. The post Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Stock Receives Top Wall Street Price Target of $38 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Australia modernizes payment infrastructure to support stablecoins and tokenized assets, aligning traditional systems with digital currency innovation. The post Australia Advances Payment Infrastructure Overhaul to Integrate Stablecoin Technology appeared first on Blockonomi.

MegaETH launched its native governance token MEGA on Thursday, opening trading simultaneously on more than a dozen centralized exchanges and its own layer two decentralized exchange ( DEX) at 10:00 UTC. Key Takeaways: MegaETH’s MEGA token began trading on April 30, 2026, on Binance, Coinbase, and 11 other major exchanges at 11:00 UTC. MEGA opened […]

PayPal's reorganization could enhance its competitive edge in the evolving fintech landscape, fostering innovation and user-centric growth. The post PayPal reorganizes business to accelerate crypto and fintech growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

FuelCell Energy (FCEL) stock surged 29% to $13.66 on AI data center demand, but analysts rate it "Reduce" with an $8.24 target despite pipeline growth. The post FuelCell Energy (FCEL) Stock Surges Nearly 30% to 52-Week Peak Amid Data Center Frenzy appeared first on Blockonomi.

Quick Summary Chimera is the first Bitcoin super-app to integrate Arkade as its primary payment layer rather than as an add-on, launching as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on 20 April 2026. Chimera is built natively on Arkade Protocol, integrating Arkade as its primary payment layer rather than as an add-on. A Visa-compatible spending card is [...] The post Chimera Wallet Review 2026: Non-Custodial, PWA-Based — Is It Worth It? appeared first on Blockonomi.

MegaETH launched MEGA trading after meeting its first KPI, with Binance, KuCoin and Bitget listing the token.

On April 30th, the Wasabi project was hacked. According to PeckShield experts, the damage exceeded $5 million.  #PeckShieldAlert @wasabi_protocol has been exploited for $5M+ across multiple chains, including Ethereum, Base, Berachain, & Blast. pic.twitter.com/zkWjEkZMMp— PeckShieldAlert (@PeckShieldAlert) April 30, 2026 Experts from CertiK estimated the losses at $5.5 million. The attack affected funds across several networks: Ethereum, Base, Berachain, and Blast.  UPDATE:Total losses amount to ~$5.5M across the ETH, BASE, BLAST, and BERA chains:https://t.co/c37s3gNtwBhttps://t.co/Sj9gtovG5Khttps://t.co/E5W6LLDuenhttps://t.co/fUZrwM5NmK— CertiK Alert (@CertiKAlert) April 30, 2026 According to Blockaid, the attacker gained access to an administrative key and through a special Wasabi wallet, appointed their version of the contract as the manager. Using UUPS upgrade, they altered the internal logic of the platform's storage and extracted the assets.  The founder of SlowMist, under the pseudonym Cos, highlighted the protocol's weak security mechanisms. According to him, storage management was conducted by a single EOA without multisig, time lock, or DAO. This allowed the hacker to compromise the private key easily, raising questions within the community. Why did a single EOA seemingly have so much control without basic safeguards?Seems your runway was burned on KOL grifters like Kook…. https://t.co/sRNtM8Ai8K pic.twitter.com/rXzCSZpCD0— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) April 30, 2026 BlockSec added that administrative roles were assigned to wallets funded through the crypto mixer Tornado Cash.  According to Cyvers, the cybercriminal stole WETH, PEPE, MOG, USDC, ZYN, REKT, cbBTC, AERO, VIRTUAL and has already converted the assets into ETH, distributing them across multiple addresses.  🚨ALERT🚨Our system has detected multiple suspicious transactions involving @wasabi_protocol An address funded via @TornadoCash deployed a malicious contract on both #Base and #Ethereum, extracting approximately $4.5M across multiple assets, including $WETH, $PEPE, $MOG, $USDC,… pic.twitter.com/UHTRNvqZ15— 🚨 Cyvers Alerts 🚨 (@CyversAlerts) April 30, 2026 The Wasabi team confirmed the hack and advised users not to interact with the protocol's contracts until further notice.  “We will provide updated information as soon as new data becomes available,” the developers noted.  Earlier, on April 28th, the Ethereum infrastructure project Syndicate was also hacked. Cybersecurity experts estimated the losses at $330,000.  At the same time, attackers breached the Aftermath Finance exchange in the Sui ecosystem, extracting about $900,000 in USDC. The day before, the L1 network ZetaChain was affected. Developers stated that the incident only impacted the team's internal wallets, with damages amounting to $333,868. 

Tether's investment division has proposed merging three companies to create a leading public entity in the bitcoin industry. Tether Investments Proposes Merger Plans at Twenty-One Capital to Accelerate its Strategic DirectionRead more: https://t.co/aed2IjaWwj— Tether (@tether) April 29, 2026 The merger involves Twenty-One Capital (XXI), financial services provider Strike, and mining platform Elektron Energy. The combined entity will hold bitcoin treasury reserves, engage in cryptocurrency mining, and offer lending services. Strike will provide the financial services platform, global distribution, and regulatory infrastructure. Elektron will contribute bitcoin mining infrastructure and operational expertise. The platform manages a capacity of about 50 EH/s, representing approximately 5% of the hashrate of the network, and has mined over 5500 BTC. Tether Investments recommended appointing Elektron head Raphael Zagury as president of the merged company. He will oversee capital markets and operations, while Strike founder Jack Mallers will focus on product and brand development. The initiators believe the merger will transform XXI from a mere bitcoin holder into a platform with operational business, regular income sources, and cryptocurrency accumulation opportunities. Details of the deal will be disclosed as negotiations progress. At the time of writing, XXI ranks second among public companies in terms of bitcoin reserves, holding 43,514 BTC valued at approximately $3.3 billion. Source: BitcoinTreasuries. The company trails only Strategy (818,334 BTC) but surpasses Japan's Metaplanet (40,177 BTC) and miner MARA Holdings (38,689 BTC). Institutional interest in such assets is also confirmed by actions of government entities. Canadian sovereign fund AIMCo, with assets of $142 billion, disclosed the purchase of 1.38 million shares of Strategy worth $219 million. This marks the first direct allocation in bitcoin-related instruments for one of Canada's largest investment managers. JUST IN: $142 Billion Canadian government-owned Alberta Investment Management Corp just disclosed they bought 1.38 million shares worth $219 million of #Bitcoin treasury company Strategy $MSTR for the first time.One of Canada's largest institutional manager just made first BTC… pic.twitter.com/oAwDleKbW5— BitcoinTreasuries.NET (@BTCtreasuries) April 30, 2026 Earlier in April, Tether, in partnership with Canaan and ACME Swisstech, introduced modular infrastructure for mining.

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Ford (F) stock fell despite crushing Q1 earnings with $3.5B operating profit vs $1.3B expected. UBS cuts price target. Here's what happened. The post Ford (F) Stock Slides Despite Blowing Past Q1 Earnings Expectations appeared first on Blockonomi.

Royal Caribbean (RCL) stock jumped 8% premarket after beating Q1 earnings estimates with $3.60 EPS, despite trimming full-year outlook on fuel costs. The post Royal Caribbean (RCL) Stock Soars 8% on Earnings Beat Despite Lower Full-Year Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

Reddit (RDDT) reports Q1 earnings Thursday. Analysts expect $608M revenue and $0.57 EPS, but the stock is down 36% in 2026 amid slowing user growth. The post Reddit (RDDT) Stock: Q1 Earnings Preview Shows Mixed Signals for Investors appeared first on Blockonomi.

Alzheimer's cases are set to triple by 2050, underscoring the urgent need for brain health innovations. The post Louisa Nicola: Alzheimer’s prevalence projected to triple by 2050, the critical role of deep sleep in brain health, and how digital content consumption impacts cognitive decline | Shawn Ryan Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Caterpillar (CAT) stock surges after Q1 2026 earnings show 22% revenue growth to $17.4B, strong demand across segments, and $5.7B in shareholder returns. The post Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Soars on Q1 2026 Revenue Jump and $5.7B Shareholder Returns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is starting to show measurable gains from its AI investments, while Meta Platforms Inc. is still working to convince investors that its heavy spending will pay off. The updates came within minutes of…

eBay (EBAY) stock declined despite beating Q1 estimates with $1.66 EPS. Q2 GMV guidance of $21.3B-$21.7B concerned investors. Full breakdown here. The post eBay (EBAY) Stock Slides Despite Strong Q1 Beat — Here’s Why appeared first on Blockonomi.

Merck (MRK) stock jumped 4.8% after Q1 revenue of $16.3B beat forecasts. Keytruda sales grew 12%, and the company raised its full-year outlook. The post Merck (MRK) Shares Surge Nearly 5% on Strong Q1 Earnings Beat appeared first on Blockonomi.

Caterpillar (CAT) stock jumps 5% after crushing Q1 estimates with $5.54 EPS, $17.4B revenue, record $63B backlog, and raised 2026 guidance. The post Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Soars 5% Following Stellar Q1 Earnings Beat appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Trump administration is blocking Anthropic from expanding its Mythos AI model to additional companies, citing cybersecurity threats and computing concerns. The post Trump Administration Halts Anthropic’s Mythos AI Expansion Plans Over Security Fears appeared first on Blockonomi.

Eli Lilly (LLY) stock rises 5% after crushing Q1 expectations with $8.55 EPS and $19.8B revenue. Full-year guidance raised despite Foundayo concerns. The post Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock Climbs 5% on Strong Q1 Results and Upgraded Forecast appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin nears $76K, but Binance funding rates stay flat and taker buy volume falls, raising doubts over rally strength.

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A draft vision for Australia’s domestic payments system says stablecoins and tokenized fiat currency could reshape how money moves across future rails.

Shinhan Card signed a deal with Solana Foundation to expand stablecoin payment tests and explore non-custodial wallets and DeFi-based services.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US has seized nearly $500 million in Iranian crypto assets, surpassing the previously reported $344 million freeze.

What’s Behind the Hype: A Jump for ? Imagine turning every $1,000 you invest in crypto into $26,000. That’s the kind of talk grabbing headlines right now. A top Wall Street strategist named Tom Lee has predicted that (ETH) could […] The post Could Ethereum Skyrocket 2,500% to $62,000? Wall Street Strategist’s Bold Crypto Prediction Analyzed appeared first on Blockmanity.

Shinhan Card has partnered with the Solana Foundation to explore stablecoin payments and hybrid finance models. The initiative reflects growing interest among traditional financial firms in blockchain-based infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Shinhan Card and Solana Foundation to launch a stablecoin pilot via testnet. Solana-backed tests signal TradFi shift, as Shinhan explores hybrid finance models. Shinhan Card […]

This sponsored press release was provided by ViaBTC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. As the crypto market matures, ViaBTC, a global cryptocurrency mining pool, is bringing sharper focus to blockchain’s role in modern finance. With institutional adoption increasing and […]

Stellantis (STLA) stock falls 5.59% to $7.26 despite Q1 revenue rising 6% to €38.1B and profit hitting €0.4B. Cash flow concerns drive investor selloff. The post Stellantis (STLA) Stock Plunges 5.59% Despite Posting Revenue and Earnings Gains in Q1 appeared first on Blockonomi.

The U.S. seized nearly $500M in Iranian crypto assets, above the $344M USDT freeze earlier reported by Tether.

Wasabi Protocol lost over $5M in a multi-chain exploit after a compromised admin key was used to upgrade contracts and drain funds.

The Rakuten launch sits alongside deals with South Korea's KBank, Kyobo Life Insurance, and an RLUSD listing across 280+ pairs on OKX.

The attack on Wasabi Protocol highlights the critical need for robust security measures in DeFi platforms to protect against admin key vulnerabilities. The post Wasabi Protocol hit by multi-chain attack after admin key compromise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP gains momentum following integration with Rakuten wallets as hype surrounding the event has pushed its social sentiment to reach the highest level in two years.

  One of the biggest token unlock proposals to get approval in recent memory looks set to succeed at World Liberty Financial. As part of the roadmap, 62m $WLFI tokens will be unlocked which currently has 99.5% voter approval. A phased release schedule on which tokens are appropriately put into circulation gradually is what the proposal outlines. This is mainly to ensure that the project does not employ long-term sustainability at the expense of short-term liquidity needs and also alleviate concerns pertaining to insider allocations. Voters have the option for seven days to weigh in on what might be a The post Market Concerns And Governance Debate Ramp Up As World Liberty Financial Token Unlock Nears Approval appeared first on The Merkle News.

Ripple launches Dubai MEA headquarters in DIFC to scale blockchain payment services and meet growing regional demand for regulated crypto solutions. The post Ripple Establishes Regional Hub in Dubai to Accelerate MEA Blockchain Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP "Genesis" wallets in spotlight over quantum risk but billions of tokens still deemed safe.

The bill on the taxation of digital financial assets (DFA) and cryptocurrencies will be submitted to the State Duma in early May. This was announced by the Director of the Financial Policy Department of the Ministry of Finance, Alexey Yakovlev, at the "Alpha Summit," reports RBC. The discussion concerns amendments to the Tax Code. On April 27th, they were approved by the governmental commission on legislative activities. The amendments accompany the main bill — "On Digital Currency and Digital Rights." What Will Change The amendments affect four areas: VAT, personal income tax for individuals, a special tax regime for exchange-traded digital financial assets, and corporate profit tax. Income from cryptocurrency transactions for individuals will be subject to personal income tax similarly to securities. Income and expenses from transactions with digital currency and digital rights will be allowed to offset within the tax period. Brokers and trust managers making payments on such transactions will act as tax agents. For debt DFAs in the exchange market, loss carryforwards to future periods will be provided. For companies, income and expenses from crypto operations (excluding mining) will be included in the overall tax base for profit tax. Periodic payments on debt digital financial assets will be equated to interest income on loans. VAT will not be charged on services of digital depositories and exchanges, as well as on the sale of non-documentary foreign virtual rights certifying exclusively monetary claims. For ruble-denominated debt DFAs of Russian issuers, a separate tax base and preferential rate will be introduced. In the case of over-the-counter buybacks of such assets, firms will be able to account for income and expenses if the transaction price is close to the exchange price. Earlier in April, the Bank of Russia suggested criminal liability for unlicensed crypto exchanges. ForkLog spoke with experts about who might be affected by these measures if adopted.

TLDR: A forged cross-chain message released $292M in unbacked rsETH due to a single-DVN bridge misconfiguration. Ether.fi pinned message libraries and raised DVN verification to a unanimous 4/4 threshold on all chains. weETH bridging will be deprecated on Scroll, Swell, Bera, zkSync, Mode, Blast, Morph, and Sonic by June. Ether.fi joins DeFi United and contributes [...] The post Ether.fi Hardens weETH Bridge Security Across 20 Chains After $292M rsETH Exploit appeared first on Blockonomi.

Lockheed Martin (LMT) receives $1.13B Army contract for HIMARS M142 launchers, serving U.S. and allied forces including Taiwan, Estonia, and Sweden. The post Lockheed Martin (LMT) Secures $1.13 Billion Contract for HIMARS Production appeared first on Blockonomi.

Lockheed Martin (LMT) secures $1.13B Army contract for 17 HIMARS M142 launchers serving U.S. and allied forces through 2028 despite recent stock decline. The post Lockheed Martin (LMT) Secures $1.13 Billion HIMARS Production Deal from U.S. Army appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum price fell 5% to nearly $2,200 on Thursday, as the asset remains in a downtrend for the fourth straight day. Now, a confirmed breakdown below a key ascending trendline positions it for more downside in the coming sessions. According…

ETH price is retesting a long-term support trend line that previously preceded a 5,200% rally, a fractal setup pointing to a potential move toward $60,000 by 2030.

Crypto has become the most-muted topic on X since the platform launched its snooze feature, with AI-generated spam and InfoFi posting likely driving users to tune it out.

Australia’s payments draft says A2A systems may need stablecoin and tokenized fiat interoperability as digital money adoption grows.

Analysts are divided on the current state of the leading cryptocurrency, though they have noted signs of a local bottom being reached. An expert known as Zizcrypto pointed out that the current price drop from the all-time high is 39%. Source: Zizcrypto/CryptoQuant. In previous cycles, the decline was deeper: 86% in 2015, 83% in 2018, and 76% in 2022. According to him, losses in bear phases are gradually decreasing as the market matures, yet current conditions still differ from previous cyclical lows. The founder of MN Trading, Michaël van de Poppe, believes that the leading cryptocurrency has reached a capitulation point. #Bitcoin is at its capitulation point.Eleven indicators are signaling that we're at the best opportunity to buy the asset in the last five years.The last time all these signals flashed was Q4 2022.That also resonates with the current market sentiment, where nobody is… pic.twitter.com/I4cqHygdMi— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 29, 2026 He highlighted several key factors: eleven indicators are signaling the best buying opportunity in five years; negative funding rates indicate the dominance of short positions; the basis of three-month futures has fallen to its lowest since the end of 2022. Van de Poppe noted that there are almost no leveraged longs left in the market, and everyone who wanted to sell the asset has already done so. An indirect confirmation is the inflow into spot Bitcoin ETFs amounting to $1.5 billion since mid-April. According to the expert, the market has become "spot-driven," and forced sales have ceased. Fidelity's Director of Macro Research, Jurrien Timmer, added that Bitcoin is showing resilience as it attempts to break through the upper boundary of a "bear flag" pattern. Bitcoin also continues to show resilience as it tests the upper bounds of a potential bear flag. Technical Analysis 101 states that when bear market rallies get overbought (per the stochastics below), it’s usually the kiss of death and time to sell. However, during bull markets… pic.twitter.com/Xn2Xbl5hKD— Jurrien Timmer (@TimmerFidelity) April 29, 2026 He explained that in a bullish trend, overbought conditions signal market strength rather than an imminent collapse. If the price holds at current levels despite resistance, it will confirm the start of a new growth phase. On April 29, Bitcoin and many other crypto assets declined following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to maintain the interest rate at its current level.

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SoftBank is preparing Roze AI for a U.S. IPO targeting $100B valuation. The venture combines autonomous robotics with AI infrastructure development. The post SoftBank’s $100 Billion Gamble: Roze AI to Revolutionize Data Center Construction with Robotics appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cardano's volume increase might not translate into something more meaningful.

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TLDR: Shinhan Card is running a proof-of-concept on Solana’s testnet to test real-world stablecoin payment systems. Non-custodial wallet security and stability are central to Shinhan Card’s blockchain deployment strategy this year. Oracle technology will connect real-world transaction data to Solana’s blockchain for smart contract deployment. South Korea’s pending Digital Asset Basic Act is driving financial [...] The post Shinhan Card Partners with Solana Foundation to Pioneer Stablecoin Payments in South Korea appeared first on Blockonomi.

Intel (INTC) stock surged 12% to record highs as Jim Cramer praised its Q1 earnings beat and called it the next phase of the AI revolution. The post Intel (INTC) Stock Soars 12% Following Cramer’s Bold AI Revolution Prediction appeared first on Blockonomi.

Prosecutors in South Korea have requested a 20-year prison sentence for Jeong Sang-ho, CEO of Delio, over alleged large-scale crypto embezzlement. According to Yonhap News Agency, the request was made during closing arguments at the Seoul Southern District Court on…

Crypto became X’s most-muted topic after its snooze feature launch, as AI spam and InfoFi posts pushed users away.

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An attacker seized control of Wasabi Protocol’s deployer admin key on Thursday, draining an estimated $4.5 million to $5.5 million from perp vaults and liquidity pools across three blockchains. Key Takeaways: An attacker drained $4.5M to $5.5M from Wasabi Protocol by compromising the deployer EOA admin key on April 30, 2026. Virtuals Protocol froze margin […]

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has reported a strong demand for its cloud services and artificial intelligence solutions, according to Bloomberg. Robust Report The corporation's revenue for the first quarter reached $94.7 billion, surpassing analysts' forecast of $91.6 billion. Earnings per share were $5.11, while Wall Street had expected $2.62. Alphabet's shares rose by more than 6%. Alphabet's stock pricing dynamics. Source: Yahoo Finance. The results have dispelled investors' concerns about the future of Google's core business—search monetization. Instead of a decline, the company is actively transforming this area with AI. The cloud segment continues to grow rapidly due to demand for AI software and infrastructure. The Gemini application and corporate tools are gaining popularity, and the number of search queries reached a record high following the integration of neural networks. "AI has improved search, not killed it," wrote Zacks Investment Research strategist Andrew Rocco. In 2026, Alphabet plans to allocate up to $190 billion for capital investments, with even higher spending anticipated in 2027. "These strong results reinforce our conviction in the need to invest in the capital required to further leverage AI opportunities," stated CFO Anato Ashkenazi. Google CEO Sundar Pichai noted that the company managed to reduce user query processing costs using LLM. Cloud Figures Google's cloud division reported revenue of $20 billion, exceeding analysts' forecast of $18.4 billion. It showed "significant growth acceleration" due to demand for AI software and infrastructure. The order portfolio nearly doubled compared to the previous quarter, exceeding $460 billion. "We faced computational capacity constraints. Cloud service revenue could have been higher if we had met the demand. We are working on solving this issue and investing," said Pichai. Google will offer tensor processing units (TPUs) to some clients for use in their own data centers. Demand for AI software remains high. The number of active Gemini Enterprise users with paid subscriptions grew by 40% over the quarter. The Gemini chatbot had 750 million users as of the end of 2025. New Releases In addition to the financial report, Google introduced several new AI products. Google Photos The service now features an AI function for creating a digital wardrobe, allowing users to devise new outfit combinations and virtually try them on. The tool uses artificial intelligence to automatically create a wardrobe copy based on clothing available in the Google Photos library. The app includes a category filter. Users can share outfit ideas with friends or save them in a digital album, enabling them to assemble outfits for various occasions—travel, events, dates, work, etc. The update will be released in the summer: first on Android, later on iOS. Google TV The platform received a package of AI features based on Gemini and a short video feed. The update centers on enhanced Gemini capabilities. The "Create" button provides access to experiments with Nano Banana and Veo. The first model allows photo transformation via voice commands. Veo creates videos or animates still images. Developers position these tools as a new format for shared leisure in the living room. The "Photos" app for TVs has also been updated. Gemini's smart search helps quickly find desired shots (e.g., from a specific holiday). The "Remix" feature stylizes images, while "Dynamic Slideshows" add animation, frames, and color effects. Additionally, the Google TV home screen will feature a "Short Videos for You" section with content from YouTube Shorts. Document Export in Gemini The Gemini AI assistant now can generate and download ready-made files for Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Supported formats include: .pdf, .docx, .xlsx, .csv, LaTeX, Plain Text (.txt), Rich Text Format (.rtf), Markdown (.md). Google Translate For the translator's twentieth anniversary, developers have introduced a pronunciation training tool. In the "Practice" menu, by pressing the "Speak" button, the app listens to the user, evaluates speech, and provides feedback. Celebrating 20 years of Google Translate and… the launch of a top-requested feature! 🎂One of the toughest things about speaking a new language is getting the nuances of pronunciation just right. Now, you can get instant feedback with "pronunciation practice,” which uses AI… pic.twitter.com/DdMfiMB9dz— Nick Fox (@thefox) April 28, 2026 The feature is launching in the US and India and currently supports English, Spanish, and Hindi. As reported, Google is investing up to $40 billion in Anthropic, deepening its partnership with the AI startup.

Stellantis (STLAM) plunged 6% after Q1 2026 earnings revealed tariff adjustments masked weak North American margins of 1.2%, missing consensus estimates. The post Stellantis (STLAM) Shares Plunge 6% as Tariff Adjustment Masks Weak North American Performance appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Arbitrum nine-of-twelve Security Council used emergency powers to freeze $72M in stolen Kelp DAO funds. Griff Green accused Circle of prioritizing profits over action, calling it “clearly not full of good men.” Tether actively froze North Korean hacker wallets, contrasting sharply with Circle’s reported inaction on stolen funds. Green proposed community-led USDC sell-offs as [...] The post Arbitrum Security Council Member Slams Circle Over Inaction on North Korea Hack Funds appeared first on Blockonomi.

Brent crude surges past $123/barrel as Trump administration reviews military options against Iran. Hormuz Strait blockade enters third month. The post Crude Markets Soar to Four-Year Peak Amid Escalating Iran-U.S. Tensions appeared first on Blockonomi.

Unilever (UL) stock rises after Q1 sales growth of 3.8% beats forecasts, driven by Power Brands and emerging markets momentum. Full analysis inside. The post Unilever (UL) Stock Climbs as Q1 Results Surpass Expectations on Strong Volume Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Gate officially joins Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program launched in March 2026 to bridge blockchain and payments. The program targets cross-border payments, stablecoin networks, fiat-crypto on/off ramps, and crypto payment cards. Gate holds regulatory approvals in Malta, Italy, Gibraltar, and the Bahamas, supporting its global payment expansion. Gate will prioritize stablecoin use in cross-border settlement, [...] The post Gate Joins Mastercard Crypto Partner Program to Connect Blockchain with Global Payment Networks appeared first on Blockonomi.

BNP Paribas (BNP) stock dropped 4% after record Q1 profit of €3.22B beat forecasts, but Arval unit weakness and used-car price declines weighed on sentiment. The post BNP Paribas (BNP) Shares Slide Despite Delivering Record-Breaking Q1 Earnings appeared first on Blockonomi.