- XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access Talks01 May 2026 01:30
Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla linked XRP to a potential U.S. payments shift as policymakers weigh limited Federal Reserve account access for stablecoin issuers. The proposal frames XRP as a possible dollar movement rail if RLUSD qualifies under the structure. Key Takeaways: Evernorth’s CEO said limited Fed account access could reshape stablecoin settlement infrastructure. XRP could […] - Robert Kiyosaki Escalates Giant Crash Warning, Says It Could Turn Into Depression01 May 2026 00:30
Robert Kiyosaki says a 2026-27 market crash could reward prepared investors willing to buy discounted assets. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author cited past downturns where he profited, including crashes in 1987, 2000, 2008, 2015, 2019, and 2022. His latest message urged followers to prepare capital before volatility rises and focus on opportunity rather than […] - Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Regulated Payments Demand Rises30 Apr 2026 23:30
Ripple expanded its Dubai presence with a new regional headquarters to support Middle East and Africa growth. The office adds capacity to double its regional team as demand rises for regulated blockchain payment and custody solutions. Key Takeaways: Ripple opened a Dubai headquarters to expand Middle East and Africa operations. Regional demand is rising for […] - Senate Democrats Urge CFTC to Ban Sports and Election Contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket30 Apr 2026 22:50
A group of congressional Democrats sent the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) a letter on Thursday demanding the agency issue rules banning event contracts on elections, war, military actions, sports, and government actions without an economic hedging interest. The letter was filed on the final day of the CFTC’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking comment […] - Pentagon Eyes Bitcoin Infrastructure as Strategic Asset, Hegseth Says30 Apr 2026 22:01
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 […] - Blackrock Pulls $54M From IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Slide Pushes Assets Below $100B30 Apr 2026 21:10
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 […] - Solana Yield Protocol Carrot Shuts Down After Drift Exploit Drains $8M in TVL30 Apr 2026 20:40
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 […] - Defillama Confirms April 2026 as Crypto’s Most-Hacked Month With 30 Incidents30 Apr 2026 20:10
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 […] - US Senate Bans Lawmakers From Betting on Prediction Markets30 Apr 2026 19:30
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, […] - Bitcoin Miner MARA Holdings Signs $1.5B Deal for Ohio Gas Plant, Plans AI Data Center30 Apr 2026 19:10
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 […]