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Fold Holdings expanded bitcoin workplace compensation with a new employer bonus program. The rollout turns payroll-linked incentives into a potential distribution channel for everyday BTC adoption. Key Takeaways: Fold launches BTC bonuses, expanding employer adoption pathways. Businesses gain

Aave service providers put forth a governance proposal on Friday to contribute 25,000 ETH—worth nearly $58 million—from the protocol's DAO to DeFi United, a coordinated relief effort to restore backing for rsETH following the Kelp DAO exploit. The proposed contribution would help close the

SHIB revisits a key support zone that previously triggered major price rallies. Price compression and accumulation signals suggest a potential breakout ahead. Analysts project strong upside, though market conditions may limit extreme gains. Shiba Inu has returned to a price level that on

PEPE shows weak sentiment with falling price, volume, and Open Interest. Heavy short bias may trigger a surprise rally through liquidation clusters. Range-bound price suggests a possible trap before continuation of bearish trend. PepeCoin — PEPE, has taken another hit, and sentiment

Brazil has enacted a sweeping ban on prediction markets and betting platforms, according to local media and government filings. The two leading prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi, were inaccessible to researchers in the country. Finance Minister Dario Durigan stated that approximately 28 plat

Liquidity rotation is gradually moving across multiple blockchain sectors beyond Bitcoin dominance. Scaling and infrastructure tokens show steady development activity across developer ecosystems. Privacy and gaming narratives continue to influence selective market participation trends

The US Space Force awarded 12 companies, including SpaceX and Lockheed Martin, contracts worth up to US$3.2 billion to develop space-based missile interceptor prototypes under President Donald Trump's Golden Dome plan, according to Bloomberg. The program aims to build a system that can destroy

Bitcoin extended its inflow streak with conviction, adding $223 million. However, ether’s rally paused with a $76 million outflow, while XRP and solana posted decent gains. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $223 million inflows for an eighth straight day of inflows, led by Blackrock’s IBIT addi

The US State Department issued a cable on April 24 to diplomatic and consular posts worldwide warning foreign governments about Chinese efforts to copy American AI systems through distillation, according to Reuters. The cable

Thrive Capital, a New York-based venture firm, has launched Thrive Eternal, a permanent capital holding designed to own a small number of long-term assets, according to The Economic Times. The new entity plans to acquire a minority stake in Major League Baseball team the San Francisco Giants,

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Friday that the federal government is sanctioning multiple wallets linked to Iran as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to increase economic pressure on the country amid an ongoing ceasefire, according to CNN. The action follows Tether's

Market rotation is splitting attention between meme coins and infrastructure-driven blockchain projects. TAO and FIL reflect stronger alignment with emerging tech and data infrastructure narratives. DOGE and SHIB remain primarily driven by retail sentiment and short-term volatility

The U.S. is intensifying its scam center crackdown by targeting Tai Chang money flows and alleged crypto laundering tied to schemes targeting Americans. The actions raise pressure on Southeast Asian fraud networks accused of using online fraud to reach U.S. victims. Key Takeaways: $700M DOJ

CATL unveiled its 'super swap integrated' network solution at its super technology day, combining battery swap and ultra-fast charging infrastructure to address profitability challenges across the energy replenishment sector. According to Yang Jun, General Manager of CATL's battery swap division, th

Liquidity is rotating selectively into both DeFi and infrastructure tokens. Meme assets show higher volatility compared to utility-driven protocols. Market conditions resemble early-stage accumulation before potential expansion phases. Market participants are observing renewed accumulati

U.S. President Trump stated on April 23 that Americans should expect higher gasoline prices in the "short term" due to the Iran situation, according to CCTV News. The statement coincided with multiple U.S. airlines reporting significant financial pressure from Middle East conflict-driven jet fuel pr

Markets favor disciplined allocation over hype, with Chainlink/Uniswap tied to DeFi liquidity, and stablecoins as buffers; altcoin cycles face structural shifts amid cautious, liquidity-driven strategies. Abstract: The article highlights a secular shift in crypto markets from speculative cycles to disciplined, liquidity-aware allocation. It links Chainlink and Uniswap activity to actual DeFi usage and liquidity trends, while stablecoins USDT and USDC serve as buffers amid uncertainty. The outlook emphasizes macro conditions and liquidity shifts as primary determinants of market direction, with institutional actors adopting structured approaches.

Euro stablecoins have surged 1,200% under MiCA as regulatory clarity attracts institutional capital into euro-denominated digital assets, with controlled reserve management requiring 100% fiat-backing for EU stablecoin issuers boosting investor confidence by nearly 50%. The striking growth is