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news.bitcoin.com Pentagon Eyes Bitcoin Infrastructure as Strategic Asset, Hegseth Says

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said this week that Bitcoin is part of classified Defense Department efforts to project power and counter China. Key Takeaways: Pete Hegseth told Congress on April 30, 2026, that Bitcoin efforts are classified inside the Pentagon. Samuel J. Paparo Jr. confirmed INDOPACOM runs 1 Bitcoin node and tests protocol […]

blockonomi.com WLFI Price Prediction at $0.063 After Justin Sun Lawsuit as Pepeto Presale Offers 100x Early Entry

The WLFI price prediction shifted again after Tron founder Justin Sun filed a federal lawsuit against World Liberty Financial on April 22 per CoinDesk, claiming the Trump-backed protocol illegally locked $45 million in WLFI tokens. WLFI holds at $0.063 per CoinMarketCap while the courtroom pressure adds fresh risk to the chart. Meanwhile, a presale is gaining [...] The post WLFI Price Prediction at $0.063 After Justin Sun Lawsuit as Pepeto Presale Offers 100x Early Entry appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Senator Warren Launches New Probe Targeting Tether And Commerce Secretary Lutnick

Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of the most prominent crypto skeptics in Washington, is now focusing her scrutiny on Tether and the man leading the Department of Commerce.  In a new probe framed around alleged national security concerns, Warren and Senator Ron Wyden have asked Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to respond to reports that Tether provided […]

news.bitcoin.com Blackrock Pulls $54M From IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Slide Pushes Assets Below $100B

A third consecutive day of outflows in bitcoin and ether ETFs underscores a shift toward caution, as investors continue to trim exposure after last week’s strong inflow streak. Smaller assets like XRP are still attracting selective capital, while solana products remain dormant. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $137.8M outflows, led by Blackrock IBIT, marking 3 […]

news.bitcoin.com Solana Yield Protocol Carrot Shuts Down After Drift Exploit Drains $8M in TVL

Carrot, the Solana-based decentralized finance ( DeFi) yield protocol, announced its shutdown on Thursday, following direct losses tied to the April 1 exploit on Drift Protocol, which drained approximately $285 million from the Drift platform in minutes. Key Takeaways: Carrot ( DeFi Carrot) shut down April 30, 2026, citing the $285 million Drift Protocol exploit […]

cryptobriefing.com Jamie Coutts: Liquidity cycles are slowing asset returns, blockchain is the future coordination layer, and Tether’s strategic role in emerging markets | Raoul Pal

Sovereign wealth funds eye significant crypto allocations, potentially reshaping global financial landscapes. The post Jamie Coutts: Liquidity cycles are slowing asset returns, blockchain is the future coordination layer, and Tether’s strategic role in emerging markets | Raoul Pal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockmanity.com Exposed: ‘Green’ Chia Crypto Devours 18 Times More Energy Than Claimed

Is the Hype Around Eco-Friendly Crypto Just Hot Air? Everyone talks about Bitcoin’s massive energy suck. It guzzles power like a small country. But what about those promising to save the planet? Enter Chia, the crypto that said it would […] The post Exposed: ‘Green’ Chia Crypto Devours 18 Times More Energy Than Claimed appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Defillama Confirms April 2026 as Crypto’s Most-Hacked Month With 30 Incidents

April 2026 closed as the most-hacked month in crypto history by incident count, with Defillama confirming 28 to 30 separate exploits and more than $625 million stolen across the industry. Key Takeaways: Defillama confirmed April 2026 as the most-hacked month in crypto history, with 28-30 incidents totaling over $625M stolen. Drift Protocol lost $285M on […]

cryptobriefing.com Daniel Lacalle: Liquidity is masking economic stresses, Europe’s energy crisis stems from inadequate preparation, and the fastest money supply growth since 2021 is impacting asset prices | Macro Voices

Europe's energy crisis and geopolitical tensions threaten economic stability and consumer confidence across the continent. The post Daniel Lacalle: Liquidity is masking economic stresses, Europe’s energy crisis stems from inadequate preparation, and the fastest money supply growth since 2021 is impacting asset prices | Macro Voices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

bitcoinist.com Dogecoin Just Entered A New Market With This Latest Move, But Will It Make A Difference?

Dogecoin is now being packaged for institutional investors through a regulated financial product in Europe, marking another step in its transition from internet meme to tradable asset within traditional markets. This move raises a key question: will this move materially impact Dogecoin’s long-term trajectory, or is it simply another symbolic milestone in crypto’s ongoing institutional […]

news.bitcoin.com US Senate Bans Lawmakers From Betting on Prediction Markets

The United States Senate took decisive action on Thursday to prevent lawmakers from wagering on the very outcomes they influence by unanimously passing a resolution to ban sitting senators from participating in prediction markets. Key Takeaways: Sen. Bernie Moreno led the U.S. Senate to pass a unanimous ban on prediction market trading on April 30, […]

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Miner MARA Holdings Signs $1.5B Deal for Ohio Gas Plant, Plans AI Data Center

MARA Holdings, Inc. signed a definitive agreement on Thursday in order to acquire Long Ridge Energy & Power LLC from FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (Nasdaq: FIP) for approximately $1.5 billion, adding a 505 MW natural gas power plant and more than 1,600 acres in Hannibal, Ohio. Key Takeaways: MARA Holdings agreed to buy Long Ridge Energy […]

cryptobriefing.com Michael Saylor: Automation and AI will drive unprecedented prosperity, the dollar’s 7% annual debasement threatens wealth, and asset ownership is crucial for financial stability | The Peter McCormack Show

Monetary debasement and AI-driven shifts position Bitcoin as a superior capital form for the future economy. The post Michael Saylor: Automation and AI will drive unprecedented prosperity, the dollar’s 7% annual debasement threatens wealth, and asset ownership is crucial for financial stability | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com ZunaBet Is Raising The Bar For What Players Expect From An Online Casino

There is a moment in most industries when a new entrant does something well enough that it stops being a differentiator and starts being a baseline expectation. Players who experience fast crypto withdrawals do not go back to waiting five days. Players who understand rakeback do not go back to accumulating points they cannot value. [...] The post ZunaBet Is Raising The Bar For What Players Expect From An Online Casino appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Digital Asset Giant Moonpay Buys Sodot for $100M to Target Global Finance

Moonpay, the heavyweight crypto payments infrastructure provider, has officially pivoted toward the big banks and asset managers with a massive $100 million acquisition. Key Takeaways: Moonpay acquired Israeli firm Sodot for $100 million in an all-stock deal closed in April 2026. Moonpay Institutional launched to provide regulated DeFi and stablecoin access to global asset managers. […]

bitcoinist.com Analyst Says XRP Fundamentals Are Accelerating, What Does This Mean?

The XRP price has been on a steady decline for months, reflecting weak structure and underlying negative sentiment. Even as its price action remains muted, a crypto analyst has announced that XRP’s fundamentals are accelerating. According to the analyst, XRP is currently centered around several bullish developments that strengthen its underlying outlook. He believes that […]

blockonomi.com Ethereum Price Prediction Hits $7,500: Standard Chartered Says 2026 Is ETH’s Year, But Pepeto Presale Offers Higher Potential

Ethereum price prediction from Standard Chartered just jumped to $7,500 for year end 2026, a number that caught even the bulls off guard. The bank’s analyst said this will be the year ETH takes back the market, and the data backs it: Glamsterdam targets a 78% gas fee cut by June, spot ETH ETFs just [...] The post Ethereum Price Prediction Hits $7,500: Standard Chartered Says 2026 Is ETH’s Year, But Pepeto Presale Offers Higher Potential appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Gemini Enters Prediction Market Race After CFTC License Approval

TLDR Gemini secured approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission for a derivatives clearinghouse license. The license allows Gemini to clear and settle trades internally without relying on external providers. Gemini aims to expand into the prediction market sector and compete with platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. The company plans to offer a full [...] The post Gemini Enters Prediction Market Race After CFTC License Approval appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com 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 bespoke anomaly models to detect insider trading patterns on public blockchains. Polymarket aims to […]

cryptobriefing.com 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.

blockonomi.com Polymarket Adds Chainalysis to Monitor Trading and Enforce Rules

TLDR Polymarket has partnered with Chainalysis to monitor trading activity and enforce market rules. The platform will use blockchain analytics tools to detect suspicious behavior and flag potential insider trading patterns. Chainalysis systems will analyze onchain data, including wallet activity and transaction timing, to identify irregular trades. Polymarket plans to review flagged accounts and take [...] The post Polymarket Adds Chainalysis to Monitor Trading and Enforce Rules appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Anchorage Digital Taps M0 to Scale Regulated Stablecoin Issuance

TLDR Anchorage Digital has partnered with M0 to strengthen its regulated stablecoin issuance platform. The collaboration allows institutions to launch compliant stablecoins in the United States market. M0 provides modular technology that supports customizable stablecoin creation and management. Anchorage Digital aims to expand its infrastructure while maintaining regulatory and security standards. M0 integrates with platforms [...] The post Anchorage Digital Taps M0 to Scale Regulated Stablecoin Issuance appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com 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 OKX SG reports […]

blockonomi.com MARA Expands Power Capacity With $1.5B Long Ridge Deal

TLDR MARA agreed to buy Long Ridge Energy & Power in a deal valued at about $1.5 billion. MARA will assume at least $785 million of debt backed by a bridge loan. The deal includes a 505-megawatt gas plant in Hannibal, Ohio. MARA said the site could support more than 1 gigawatt of power capacity [...] The post MARA Expands Power Capacity With $1.5B Long Ridge Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com 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 streamline onchain compliance. […]

blockonomi.com Tesla Stock Climbs While Tech Giants Fall After Semi Update

TLDR Tesla stock rose about 1.3% to $377.56 after the company confirmed a Semi production milestone. The company announced that the first Tesla Semi rolled off its high-volume production line. The electric truck offers a range of about 500 miles on a single charge. Tesla plans to scale production and target up to 50,000 Semi [...] The post Tesla Stock Climbs While Tech Giants Fall After Semi Update appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Outlook: Adam Back Keeps $1M Target Before 2028 Halving

TLDR Adam Back said the US will likely keep seized Bitcoin instead of making new purchases. He explained that this approach would not create a new demand shock in the market. Back stated that governments usually buy Bitcoin at higher prices during later cycles. He maintained his prediction that Bitcoin could reach $1 million before [...] The post Bitcoin Outlook: Adam Back Keeps $1M Target Before 2028 Halving appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com 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 Bitcoin While the Bitcoin price […]

news.bitcoin.com 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 programmable corporate card with finance-controlled […]

news.bitcoin.com 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, and infrastructure leaders shaping […]

blockonomi.com Coinbase Launches CUSHY to Target Stablecoin Credit Markets

TLDR Coinbase Asset Management launched CUSHY to offer tokenized credit exposure to institutions and qualified investors. The strategy combines public and private credit with onchain incentives and blockchain-based fund access. CUSHY will operate across Ethereum, Solana, and Base to support broad blockchain compatibility. FundOS by Superstate will provide the infrastructure for tokenized shares and fund [...] The post Coinbase Launches CUSHY to Target Stablecoin Credit Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Trump-Linked WLFI Falls 17% After 62B Token Unlock Vote Opens

TLDR WLFI dropped by more than 17% within 36 hours after the token unlock proposal entered voting. The price fell from $0.074 on April 28 to around $0.061 as selling pressure increased. Whale activity surged with 15 large transactions recorded within a 4-hour period. The proposal aims to unlock over 62 billion WLFI tokens over [...] The post Trump-Linked WLFI Falls 17% After 62B Token Unlock Vote Opens appeared first on Blockonomi.

cointelegraph.com HederaCon 2026 comes to Miami Beach on May 4 — Last chance to join leaders in tokenization and digital finance

HederaCon 2026 will take place on May 4 at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, bringing together leaders from global finance, policy, and enterprise to explore how tokenization, stablecoins, interoperability, and AI-powered financial systems are moving into real-world adoption.

blockmanity.com Layer 1 vs Layer 2 Blockchains: Simple Guide for Crypto Newbies

vs Blockchains: Simple Guide for Crypto Newbies Blockchain technology powers cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. But it faces big problems: it needs to be secure, decentralized, and fast all at once. This is called the blockchain trilemma. Most blockchains struggle […] The post Layer 1 vs Layer 2 Blockchains: Simple Guide for Crypto Newbies appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com Solana Yield Platform Exponent Secures $5M Led by Multicoin Capital

TLDR Exponent raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by Multicoin Capital to expand its platform on Solana. The funding round included participation from Solana Ventures, RockawayX, and several other crypto investors. The company structured the investment as a SAFE agreement with token warrants. Exponent plans to launch an upgraded platform with an [...] The post Solana Yield Platform Exponent Secures $5M Led by Multicoin Capital appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptopotato.com 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 […]