Pakistan PM Sharif mediates US-Iran peace amid Trump visit speculation
Sharif's mediation could reduce US-Iran tensions, potentially fostering diplomatic breakthroughs and impacting geopolitical stability. The post Pakistan PM Sharif mediates US-Iran peace amid Trump visit speculation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 1:00:51 PM
Crypto Markets Rattle As Bitcoin Sinks Under $77K Following Oil Spike
Bitcoin’s technical indicators had just started flashing warning signs when crude oil markets made things worse. The MACD histogram turned red — a signal that buying pressure was fading — right as West Texas Intermediate crude surged past $104 a barrel, rattling risk assets across the board. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Run Brewing: ATH In Sight...
By Christian Encila 4/29/2026, 1:00:13 PM
DeFi shaken by $292 million hack, but showing resilience, Standard Chartered says
The AAVE-led response and new safeguards underscore the sector's maturity as the bank maintains its $2 trillion RWA outlook.
By Will Canny 4/29/2026, 12:55:30 PM
Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Breaks Key Downtrend—Is $2.8K Next?
Ethereum is trading at $2,340 as April closes out, having quietly done what it failed to accomplish for the better part of six months: break out of the descending channel that has defined its entire corrective structure since October 2025. The breakout is fresh, unconfirmed on higher timeframes, and happening right below the $2.4k resistance […]
By Shayan Markets 4/29/2026, 12:52:10 PM
Trump plans extended Hormuz blockade, WTI crude oil hits $160 in April
The extended blockade could destabilize global oil markets, leading to economic ripple effects and heightened geopolitical tensions. The post Trump plans extended Hormuz blockade, WTI crude oil hits $160 in April appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 12:46:27 PM
Securitize, Computershare open path for $70 trillion U.S. stocks to move onchain
The tie-up between the tokenization specialist and transfer agent giant lets public companies issue blockchain-based shares without changing market structure.
By Krisztian Sandor 4/29/2026, 12:45:43 PM
Missile strikes in Qatar spike costs, impact Nvidia supply chain
The Middle East conflict highlights the vulnerability of tech supply chains, prompting a strategic shift towards resource investments over chip stocks. The post Missile strikes in Qatar spike costs, impact Nvidia supply chain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 12:44:33 PM
IBM and MIT launch new computing lab to advance AI and quantum research
IBM and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have launched the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab, expanding their long-standing collaboration to focus on next-generation computing technologies. According to reports, the new lab builds on the foundation of the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, established…
By Rony Roy 4/29/2026, 12:44:22 PM
GSR says Crypto Core3 ETF is simple gateway for mainstream investors
A new actively managed ETF aims to simplify crypto investing by bundling Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana into one rebalanced portfolio.
By AI Boost 4/29/2026, 12:43:44 PM
Ripple Teams Up With Major Crypto Exchange to Boost RLUSD Liquidity
The stablecoin has now gone live for spot trading across over 280 pairs on OKX.
By Jordan Lyanchev 4/29/2026, 12:43:14 PM
SoFi posts record $1.1B revenue in Q1 as everything app strategy gains traction
SoFi's strategic expansion into digital assets and comprehensive financial services could significantly reshape the fintech landscape, enhancing user engagement and market competitiveness. The post SoFi posts record $1.1B revenue in Q1 as everything app strategy gains traction appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/29/2026, 12:43:10 PM
Jerome Powell’s final Fed rate decision could come April 29 amid regime change
Warsh's potential leadership shift may alter monetary policy, impacting market expectations and reducing the likelihood of rate cuts. The post Jerome Powell’s final Fed rate decision could come April 29 amid regime change appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 12:38:29 PM
Ripple CEO Fuels Bullish XRP Speculation With Mysterious “Lock In” Message After Bold North Star Reaffirmation
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has shared posts that quickly sparked an enthusiastic response from the XRP community.
By Brenda Ngari 4/29/2026, 12:35:32 PM
Pump.fun Burns $370 Million in PUMP Tokens and Locks 50% of Revenue Into Buybacks
Pump.fun burned approximately $370 million worth of PUMP tokens on April 29, reducing circulating supply by 36%, and committed 50% of all net platform revenue to an irreversible smart contract that will continue buying back and burning PUMP for the next 12 months. Key Takeaways: Pump.fun burned roughly $370 million in PUMP tokens on Wednesday, […]
By Shiraz Jagati 4/29/2026, 12:30:52 PM
Litecoin’s MWEB Bug Let An Attacker Create 85,034 LTC
Litecoin developers have disclosed that a critical validation flaw in the network’s Mimblewimble Extension Block implementation allowed an attacker to create an inflated pegout of 85,034.47285734 LTC in March 2026, before a coordinated emergency response recovered the funds and neutralized the accounting imbalance. The incident, detailed in a...
By Jake Simmons 4/29/2026, 12:30:44 PM
US-Iran tensions heighten economic uncertainty, recession fears grow
Heightened US-Iran tensions amplify global economic instability, potentially triggering inflation and influencing Fed rate decisions amid recession fears. The post US-Iran tensions heighten economic uncertainty, recession fears grow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 12:30:36 PM
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Breaks Above $0.10 as Open Interest Rises—Can Bulls Sustain the Move?
The post Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Breaks Above $0.10 as Open Interest Rises—Can Bulls Sustain the Move? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Dogecoin price is moving again, and this time, it’s not subtle. After weeks of sideways movement and repeated rejections below key resistance, DOGE has surged past the $0.10 level with strong momentum,...
By Sahana Vibhute 4/29/2026, 12:25:44 PM
Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite Iran’s reopening announcement
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates global oil supply issues, elevating energy costs and impacting airline operations. The post Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite Iran’s reopening announcement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 12:24:03 PM
Can XRP price break $1.50 as a symmetrical triangle forms amid RWA narrative?
XRP price has formed a decisive symmetrical triangle pattern on charts as bulls and bears battle for dominance. Will it stage a bullish breakout from its current range as it continues to grow into a leading RWA powerhouse? After hitting…
By Rony Roy 4/29/2026, 12:23:29 PM
IOG Reveals Biggest Technical Upgrade in Pipeline for the Cardano Network
Input Output, the primary engineering organization behind Cardano, has outlined a major consensus upgrade designed to dramatically boost the network’s transaction capacity.
By Olivia Brooke 4/29/2026, 12:22:38 PM
Tether Invests $14M in Crypto Payments App Belo
The post Tether Invests $14M in Crypto Payments App Belo appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Tether led a $14 million funding round for Belo, a payments platform using crypto rails and stablecoins for faster, cheaper transactions. Belo helps users protect savings from inflation and weak local currencies, a major issue across Latin America....
By Nidhi Kolhapur 4/29/2026, 12:19:04 PM
French Rafale jets intercept Iranian drones targeting UAE bases
The interception highlights regional tensions and underscores the potential for further instability, impacting geopolitical and market dynamics. The post French Rafale jets intercept Iranian drones targeting UAE bases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 12:18:52 PM
ZetaChain dismissed bug report that could have prevented $334K exploit
The vulnerability behind ZetaChain's $334,000 exploit had been reported through its bug bounty program before the attack but was dismissed.
By Amin Haqshanas 4/29/2026, 12:17:29 PM
Galaxy Digital leads $20 million investment in Fence to overhaul back end of $6 trillion credit market
Startup Fence uses blockchain technology and tokenization in the background to automate processes that many asset managers still rely on manual workflows.
By Krisztian Sandor 4/29/2026, 12:17:12 PM
XRP Wins Weekly ETF Race vs. Bitcoin as $1 Billion Stays Intact, Dogecoin (DOGE) Finally Breaks $0.1 Threshold With 10% Price Jump, Vitalik Buterin Dumps Gifted Asteroid Shiba Coins - Morning Crypto Report
XRP holds $1 billion AUM in ETFs vs Bitcoin outflows, Dogecoin hits $0.109 after 10% price spike, and Vitalik Buterin offloads Asteroid meme coins.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 4/29/2026, 12:16:55 PM
Toobit Rolls Out Sleek New Proof Of Reserves Portal
In a campaign to maximalize transparency, the forward-thinking derivatives exchange launches a dedicated PoR portal. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 4/29/2026, 12:16:00 PM
Putin scales back Victory Day parade amid Ukrainian strike concerns
The scaled-back parade highlights Russia's defensive stance, reflecting low ceasefire odds and market skepticism about near-term diplomacy. The post Putin scales back Victory Day parade amid Ukrainian strike concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 12:14:16 PM
MoonPay acquires Israeli crypto security firm Sodot in $100 million stock deal
The acquisition gives MoonPay the security infrastructure for a new institutional business led by former CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham.
By Francisco Rodrigues 4/29/2026, 12:13:52 PM
First Prediction Market ETFs to Launch Next Week – Bloomberg Analyst
The post First Prediction Market ETFs to Launch Next Week – Bloomberg Analyst appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The U.S. ETF market may be about to enter a completely new phase. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart says the first-ever prediction market ETFs may begin trading next week, letting investors bet on U.S. election outcomes like...
By Rizwan Ansari 4/29/2026, 12:13:42 PM
Price of bitcoin could go higher or ‘can go to zero,’ says Czech central bank governor
The Czech Central Bank purchased $1 million in bitcoin in October to run tests and conduct a study and found it is more efficient than stocks and gold but much too risky.
By Olivier Acuna 4/29/2026, 12:11:14 PM
Bitcoin heads into Fed decision today at the exact price where its strongest holders may finally sell
Bitcoin's rebound is running straight into one of the few events it can't price in advance. After climbing back toward $80,000 on the back of renewed institutional buying and a nine-day ETF inflow streak, BTC pulled back to around $76,500 on Tuesday before recovering early Wednesday to around $77,800 as the Federal Reserve began its […] The post...
By Andjela Radmilac 4/29/2026, 12:10:24 PM
ZetaChain admits overlooking bug bounty report before $334K exploit
ZetaChain has acknowledged that a vulnerability behind its recent exploit had already been reported through its bug bounty program, but was treated as expected behavior. According to ZetaChain’s post-mortem published Wednesday, the incident has triggered an internal review of how…
By Rony Roy 4/29/2026, 12:09:02 PM
Trump warns Iran amid Hegseth’s Capitol Hill testimony
Trump's rhetoric influences prediction markets, highlighting the volatility and uncertainty in U.S.-Iran relations and potential military actions. The post Trump warns Iran amid Hegseth’s Capitol Hill testimony appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 12:08:35 PM
Dogecoin Price Forecast: DOGE surges 10% as whale activity, retail interest rise
Dogecoin (DOGE) is up over 10% at press time on Wednesday, driven by renewed demand from large wallet investors and retail participants. The technical outlook for DOGE is bullish, as price clears $0.1000 and short-term momentum rises.
By N/A 4/29/2026, 12:06:44 PM
1,100,000,000 XRP in 1 Week: Do Ripple Whales Know Something We Don’t?
The big players sold or redistributed XRP tokens worth over $1.5 billion.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 4/29/2026, 12:05:04 PM
Meme Coins Rally: DOGE Hits $0.1 in Short Squeeze, SHIB Jumps on Golden Cross
Meme coins rallied on strong inflows, with Dogecoin and Shiba Inu seeing significant gains.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 4/29/2026, 12:05:00 PM
MoonPay acquires crypto security startup Sodot for around $100 million in all-stock deal
MoonPay's acquisition of Sodot signals a strategic shift towards institutional crypto services, potentially accelerating mainstream adoption. The post MoonPay acquires crypto security startup Sodot for around $100 million in all-stock deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/29/2026, 12:02:44 PM
Bitcoin hit with massive FOMO as BTC investors target $99,000
On-chain data is suggesting that market sentiment around Bitcoin (BTC) has shifted toward optimism, with social media chatter pointing to … Continue reading The post Bitcoin hit with massive FOMO as BTC investors target $99,000 appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 4/29/2026, 12:01:40 PM
XRP Faces Fragile Setup As Whale Selling Meets Retail Buying
XRP’s on-chain profile is flashing a conflicted market structure, with valuation metrics showing holders underwater while derivatives positioning remains heavily skewed to the long side. A granular on-chain report from Alphractal’s AI assistant suggests the asset is caught between retail accumulation, whale distribution and fragile leverage...
By Jake Simmons 4/29/2026, 12:00:54 PM
BitMEX Brings FX Perpetual Swaps to Crypto Traders
BitMEX is launching FX Perpetual Swaps, allowing traders to access major currency markets using crypto as collateral. The product offers 24/7 trading, up to 100x leverage and no overnight fees, bringing crypto-style market structure to foreign exchange. BitMEX is pushing its derivatives business further into traditional finance with the launch of...
By Bena Ilyas 4/29/2026, 12:00:44 PM
A tiny group is winning on Polymarket as under 1% of wallets take half the profits
After research showed a small minority moves prices, new data suggests an even smaller group captures roughly half of all gains
By Sam Reynolds 4/29/2026, 12:00:19 PM
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP gain modestly despite softening institutional demand
Cryptocurrency prices are broadly rising on Wednesday, following a mild correction the previous day, during which Bitcoin (BTC) tested support around $75,600. The Crypto King trades above $77,000 at the time of writing, as bulls tighten their grip on a potential break toward $80,000.
By N/A 4/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Address Poisoning in 2026: How the Attack Became an Industry - and Why Victims Still Have Options
Since 2023, Match Systems has handled over a hundred investigations involving address poisoning - ranging from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses.
By Elliot Veynor 4/29/2026, 11:59:30 AM
Up to 2,447% for XRP Futures Flow: Is Market Recovering?
Enormous growth of futures volume is very unlikely to guarantee a further growth.
By Arman Shirinyan 4/29/2026, 11:58:00 AM
Dfns & Zama: Unlocking Institutional Liquidity on Public Blockchains Via Confidential Wallet Infrastructure
Paris, France, 29th April 2026, Chainwire
By Chainwire 4/29/2026, 11:57:21 AM
Israeli strike in Bint Jbeil kills two, including Lebanese soldier
Rising tensions in Bint Jbeil undermine ceasefire prospects, impacting market confidence and highlighting geopolitical instability risks. The post Israeli strike in Bint Jbeil kills two, including Lebanese soldier appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 11:53:01 AM
Bitcoin Price Prediction for Next 24 Hours Ahead of FOMC Meeting: Will BTC Drop After Powell’s Speech?
The post Bitcoin Price Prediction for Next 24 Hours Ahead of FOMC Meeting: Will BTC Drop After Powell’s Speech? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is heading into the Federal Reserve decision today with a stretched rally and weakening momentum, conditions that have historically triggered sharp post-FOMC sell-offs. After climbing more...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 4/29/2026, 11:50:35 AM
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Compression Signals Imminent Move—Here are the Key Levels to Watch Next
The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Compression Signals Imminent Move—Here are the Key Levels to Watch Next appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Bitcoin price is struggling to maintain its bullish trend after a couple of bearish pullbacks. The rejection from $79,000 pushed the levels to $75,600, but the bull somehow bought the levels back to...
By Sahana Vibhute 4/29/2026, 11:48:05 AM
Czech National Bank eyes 1% Bitcoin reserve allocation for improved returns
The Czech National Bank's Bitcoin reserve move could influence EU central banks, challenging traditional asset strategies and ECB policies. The post Czech National Bank eyes 1% Bitcoin reserve allocation for improved returns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/29/2026, 11:46:41 AM
On-Chain Analyst Willy Woo Says Bitcoin Must Stay Above Key Price Level to Increase Odds of Major Bottom
Analyst Willy Woo believes Bitcoin (BTC) needs to convincingly flip one key level into support to confirm the start of a bullish phase. Woo tells his 1.2 million followers on X that Bitcoin may go parabolic if the top crypto asset can break through the next major resistance level at $79,000, the cost basis of […] The post On-Chain Analyst Willy...
By Daily Hodl Staff 4/29/2026, 11:45:26 AM