Russian mafia ties exposed as Polish exchange Zondacrypto failures continue
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Zondacrypto, arguably the largest exchange on the Polish coin market, has been under the control of a notorious Russian gang, according to Poland’s counterintelligence.

Wasabi Protocol hit by multi-chain attack after admin key compromise: Reports
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The attack on Wasabi Protocol highlights the critical need for robust security measures in DeFi platforms to protect against admin key vulnerabilities.

Bitget IPO Prime explained: SpaceX Pre-IPO tokens, risks and how it works (vs. Binance)
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Bitget IPO Prime is a subscription-based marketplace that issues investors synthetic claims on pre-IPO companies before they go public.

Stablecoin volume tops $30T as USDC gains institutional lead
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Stablecoin transaction volume has surpassed $30 trillion annually, reflecting the massive throughput of value being moved on-chain.

Wasabi Protocol Loses $5M After Attacker Seizes Deployer Admin Key Across 3 Chains
April 30, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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…

MegaETH moves toward long-awaited MEGA token debut
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
MegaETH prepares for its token generation event for MEGA.

Bitcoin’s Last Shot at Breakout: Can BTC Push Above $80K Before It’s Too Late?
April 30, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
With all short to medium term momentum indicators having reset, Bitcoin bulls look to be preparing for one big push back to the top of the bear flag and the $80K horizontal level.

Meta Picks Solana And Polygon For Creator Stablecoin Payouts
April 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Meta has begun rolling out USDC payouts for select creators in Colombia and the Philippines, marking the company’s most concrete return to crypto payments since the collapse of…

South Korea seeks 20-year term for Delio CEO in $169 million crypto case: report
April 30, 2026 | theblock.co
South Korean prosecutors seek 20 years for Delio CEO over $168.8 million embezzlement from 2,800 crypto deposit users.

Best AI Quantitative Trading Website in 2026 — BsStrategy: A Safe, Efficient, and Simple Choice for Intelligent Trading
April 30, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
More and more users are looking for smarter, more efficient, and lower-barrier ways to trade.

Prosecutors seek 20 years for Delio CEO in $181M crypto case
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
South Korean prosecutors are pushing for a 20-year prison sentence against Delio CEO Jung Sang-ho.

Bitcoin eyes $75K after 'most hawkish' FOMC as oil hits highest since 2022
April 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin price action remained weak as the US-Iran war delivered a Fed meeting that was the "most hawkish in years" and oil neared four-year highs.

Rob Goldstein: Technology is reshaping financial services, AI’s unpredictability challenges accountability, and asset management relies on information processing | Odd Lots
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
AI integration in finance is reshaping enterprise systems, enhancing efficiency and transforming user interactions globally.

Crypto Strategist Details Key Level for Bitcoin’s ‘True Expansion’ After BTC Price Rallies Near $80,000
April 30, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A popular crypto strategist believes Bitcoin will have a parabolic rally if BTC can reclaim one key level.

Meta reenters stablecoin space with USDC payouts
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Meta launched USDC creator payouts on the Polygon and Solana networks globally.

Bitcoin price prediction 2026-2032: Will BTC hit $150k soon?
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Can Bitcoin hit $150,000 in post-halving rally?

Stablecoin fintech KAST appoints former SEC advisor to lead policy communications
April 30, 2026 | theblock.co
KAST said Stephanie Allen will bolster KAST's public profile and reputation among policymakers, thought leaders, and media.

Ark Invest buys $39 million worth of Robinhood shares, offloads $6 million of its own spot bitcoin ETF
April 30, 2026 | theblock.co
Robinhood's stock closed down 13.2% after the company reported weaker first-quarter earnings the previous day.

Bitcoin’s next risk is hiding in the gap between debt and liquidity
April 30, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The old Bitcoin playbook ran on the simple logic that when global M2 expands, capital flows into risk assets, and Bitcoin captures a disproportionate share.

OKX joins the agentic economy with new AI payments framework
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
OKX launched the Agent Payments Protocol that lets AI programs buy things, hire each other, and settle payments without human intervention.

THORWallet Partners with Unblock to Expand Global Non-Custodial Mastercard Access
April 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The Web3 neobank narrative is accelerating fast.

Mezo Launches Mezo Prime as Bullish Deploys 250 BTC Into Yield Vaults
April 30, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Mezo has launched an institutional-grade product designed to help corporate treasuries earn yield and access lending on their bitcoin holdings.

Kite Launches Kite Chain and Kite Agent Passport, Enabling Autonomous AI Agent Payments
April 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Kite today announced the launch of its mainnet and the Kite Agent Passport, an identity and payment infrastructure built specifically for autonomous AI agents.

Kite Launches Kite Chain and Kite Agent Passport, Enabling Autonomous AI Agent Payments
April 30, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
San Francisco, United Stated, 30th April 2026,…

Kite Launches Kite Chain and Kite Agent Passport, Enabling Autonomous AI Agent Payments
April 30, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Kite Launches Kite Chain and Kite Agent Passport, Enabling Autonomous AI Agent…

XRP Sees 2nd-Highest Bullish Sentiment in 2 Years: What It Means for the Price
April 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
XRP (XRP) bullish social sentiment on social media has reached its second-highest level in the past two years, according to Santiment.

South Korea Ramps Up 2027 Crypto Tax Prep Amid Abolition Calls
April 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
South Korea’s tax authority has begun preparations to implement its 20-22% tax on crypto income starting next year, fast-tracking the development of a tax base and tracking…

Dogecoin surges 10% after 72-day range breakout: ETF inflows turn positive
April 30, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Here's what Dogecoin's breakout means for the potential memecoin season.

LBank Launches Global Trading Competition with $100,000 Prize Pool
April 30, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
LBank Launches Global Trading Competition with $100,000 Prize…

Cronos price prediction 2026-2032: Will CRO reach $1?
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways Cronos (CRO) is the native cryptocurrency of the Cronos chain, a decentralized, open-source blockchain created by Crypto.com, a leading payment, trading, and…

W Group Advances European Expansion as White Tech Obtains MiCA Authorization
April 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
WHITE TECH, part of the W Group ecosystem and majority-owned by Volodymyr Nosov, Founder and CEO of WhiteBIT, has received authorization from the Croatian Financial Services…

Hyperliquid’s HIP-4 Is the Most Direct Threat Polymarket Has Faced
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Hyperliquid is the last thing Polymarket needed right now.

Twenty One Capital shares rise as Tether pushes merger with Strike, Elektron
April 30, 2026 | theblock.co
Tether has proposed that Twenty One Capital, a NYSE-listed bitcoin treasury venture, merge with Strike and Elektron Energy.

Who Owns the Stack: From Bitcoin to AI, the Race for Power Is Going Off-Grid
April 30, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The AI boom has increased demand exponentially, requiring cutting-edge infrastructure and high-efficiency technology to support grid resilience, ultimately reshaping how the…

SpaceX Ties Musk’s 200 Million-Share Award to Mars Colony and $7.5 Trillion Valuation
April 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
American aerospace manufacturer SpaceX has approved a fresh compensation package for its founder, Elon Musk.

Meta rolls out stablecoin payouts for creators in Philippines, Colombia
April 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The latest stablecoin move comes years after Meta first dipped its toes into stablecoins through Libra in 2019, before scrapping the plans in 2022 due to regulatory pushback.

Americans Lose $2,100,000,000 in One Year As Social Media Scammers Hack Accounts, Target Victims With Ads: FTC
April 30, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
US regulators say people lost more money on scams perpetrated using social media than through any other medium last year.

US Senator Tillis to push Senate Banking vote on stalled crypto bill
April 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Republican Senator Thom Tillis says the Senate’s version of the CLARITY Act has “made a lot of progress,” and it was time for lawmakers to vote on advancing the bill.

Celsius Founder Lands $10 Million FTC Settlement—And A Crypto Ban For Life
April 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Alex Mashinsky, the founder of the crypto lender Celsius, has settled with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

W Group advances European expansion as White Tech obtains MiCA authorization
April 30, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
WHITE TECH, part of the W Group ecosystem and majority-owned by Volodymyr Nosov, Founder and CEO of WhiteBIT, has received authorization from the Croatian Financial Services…

Is Bitcoin’s price about to slip and fall? THIS metric says YES!
April 30, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Market depth is falling alongside the rising sell pressure.

Tapbit Reinforces Transparency with Proof of Reserves and Independent Security Validation by CertiK
April 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Tapbit today announced it has integrated real-time infrastructure monitoring from blockchain security firm CertiK, complementing its existing Proof of Reserves (PoR) framework to…

Brent Crude Jumps to 4-Year High as US-Iran Standoff Deepens
April 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Brent crude oil pushed past $120 a barrel today. This marked its highest level since June 2022, as the US-Iran conflict showed no signs of easing.

SUI price prediction 2026-2032: Is SUI a good investment?
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Is SUI a good investment? Will it go up? Where will it be in five years?

Ripple expands headquarters in Dubai’s financial hub as regional demand accelerates
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Ripple's expansion in Dubai underscores the Middle East's growing influence in the blockchain sector, potentially reshaping global finance dynamics.

Ouch. The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield just hit 5% and bitcoin may pay the price
April 30, 2026 | coindesk.com
Hawkish dissent within the Federal Reserve, elevated oil prices and rising long-term inflation expectations are pushing bond yields higher.

Polymarket leads prediction markets, but TradFi is knocking at its doors
April 30, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Regulation access could flip the game altogether.

Kambi Commits to 100% AI-Traded World Cup as Q1 Bet Automation Hits 60%
April 30, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Regulated B2B sportsbook supplier Kambi reported Q1 2026 EBITDA up 63.5% on the year.

Bitcoin Could Free Businesses From Bank Control, CEO Says
April 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Twenty One Capital holds 43,514 Bitcoin worth roughly $3.3 billion — and its CEO wants the world to know why.

South Korea’s Shinhan Card to test real-world stablecoin payments on Solana
April 30, 2026 | theblock.co
Shinhan Card has partnered with the Solana Foundation for a proof-of-concept project testing a real-world payment system using stablecoins.

Bitcoin slides toward $75,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as oil hits four-year high
April 30, 2026 | coindesk.com
Crypto sold off across the board with bitcoin down 2.1% and ether off 3.4% as Brent crude surged 7.1% to $126 a barrel on reports President Trump is being briefed on military…

What next after TRON’s 53% activity spike? Traders, look out for THIS move!
April 30, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
A look into the impact of growing network activity on the price of TRON.

WLFI drops 14% as controversial token unlock goes to vote
April 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The proposal to unlock more than 62 billion WLFI tokens over four to five years has 99.95% approval but is still facing backlash on X.

Tether Proposes Plan to Make Twenty One Capital “Premier Bitcoin Company”
April 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Tether Investments, the investment arm of stablecoin issuer Tether and a majority shareholder of Twenty-One Capital (XXI), has unveiled a plan aimed at turning XXI into the…

OKX publishes open protocol enabling AI agents to quote, escrow and settle autonomously
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
OKX's protocol could revolutionize AI-driven commerce by enabling autonomous transactions, potentially reducing human intervention in business operations.

Maduro Raid Commando Pleads Not Guilty After $400K Polymarket Bet on His Own Mission
April 30, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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60% whale outflows vs rising leverage – XRP at a crossroads?
April 30, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Large wallets may be reducing exchange supply, but derivatives traders are leaning bullish!

W Group Strengthens Regulated Infrastructure As White Tech Wins Hanfa Approval Under Mica
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
WHITE TECH, a company within the W Group ecosystem and majority-owned by Volodymyr Nosov, founder and CEO of WhiteBIT, has received authorization from the Croatian Financial…

Galaxy Digital posts $216M loss in Q1, but stock surges by 5% – Here’s why!
April 30, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Wall Street analysts gave a 'moderate buy' rating for the stock and projected a 50% potential gain.

Fake ‘HSBC’ Stablecoins Emerge Before Launch—Hong Kong Issues Warning
April 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has warned about fake tokens claiming to be associated with licensed stablecoin issuers HSBC and Anchorpoint.

RealOpen and TRON Verify $9.4M in USDT for Crypto-Enabled Real Estate Purchases
April 30, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
This sponsored press release was provided by TRON DAO and was not written by Bitcoin.com News.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
April 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Need to know what happened in crypto today?

Twenty One Capital rises on proposed merger with Strike and Elektron
April 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Tether proposed that Elektron founder and CEO Raphael Zagury serve as president of the proposed merged company, while Strike's Jack Mallers would also serve in an executive role.

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token could be its prediction market weapon, Arthur Hayes says
April 30, 2026 | coindesk.com
HIP-4 could become a dominant prediction-market venue because Hyperliquid users can get economic exposure to platform usage through HYPE, unlike users of Polymarket or Kalshi.

Hyperliquid Sets Outcome Token Fees as Prediction Market Race Heats Up
April 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Hyperliquid has published a fee model for outcome tokens on its testnet. The disclosure follows HyperCore’s backing of HIP-4.

Tezos price prediction 2026-2032: How high can XTZ rise?
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Tezos started strong as a platform for smart contracts and decentralized apps. After being released in 2018, its price touched an all-time high of $9.12 in 2021.

Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?
April 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The crypto market slipped after Wednesday’s FOMC hold, where Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish farewell tone drained risk appetite.

US Court Sentences French National to 8 Years in $470M Crypto Laundering Case
April 30, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
A U.S. court sentenced Maximilien de Hoop Cartier to eight years in prison for helping launder more than $470 million through an unlicensed crypto exchange.

Could Warsh Fed shift shake liquidity and boost stablecoins?
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
A growing number of market watchers say a potential shift to Kevin Warsh at the Federal Reserve could do more than tweak policy. It could change how money moves through the system.

Trump rejects Iran proposal, keeps naval blockade amid nuclear deal stalemate
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The ongoing blockade heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially driving up oil prices and increasing market volatility amid diplomatic uncertainty.

XRP Price Softens Further, Grinding Losses Test Bullish Patience
April 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.380. The price is now consolidating losses and faces hurdles near $1.3840 and $1.40.

Iranian jet bombs US base in Kuwait, challenges air defense systems
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The incident underscores vulnerabilities in US air defenses, potentially prompting more aggressive military strategies and policy shifts.

Meta Begins Stablecoin Payouts to Select Creators in Colombia and Philippines
April 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Tech giant Meta has begun stablecoin payouts to select creators. This signals a cautious return after its earlier high-profile retreat from the stablecoin sector.

Bitcoin $90,000 Predictions Surge Across Social Media—Contrarian Signal?
April 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Social media data shows trader calls for $90,000+ Bitcoin prices have registered a spike recently, a potential sign of FOMO brewing in the market.

Bitcoin is ‘undervalued,’ Ethereum shows ‘hope’ in Q2 – Report
April 30, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Investor sentiment points to a late bear phase, with Bitcoin inflows and Ethereum optimism fueling recovery hopes.

Peter Schiff Continues to Go After MicroStrategy, But Is He Right This Time?
April 30, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Peter Schiff renewed his attack on Strategy’s Bitcoin accumulation playbook. He argued the firm’s growing share of the supply has done nothing to support the BTC price.

Ripple partners with Kbank to boost XRP institutional demand in South Korea
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Ripple's partnership with Kbank could significantly enhance institutional crypto adoption in South Korea, influencing regional market dynamics.

FBI leads arrests of 276 in global crypto ‘pig butchering’ scams
April 30, 2026 | theblock.co
Dubai police arrested 275 individuals, while Thai authorities arrested one suspect allegedly involved in crypto scams.

CENTCOM to brief Trump on unprecedented military options against Iran
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The briefing could significantly impact market sentiment and geopolitical stability, potentially altering Iran's internal dynamics and leadership.

US Army eyes control of Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Increased U.S.

US, UAE and China joint effort dismantles 9 crypto scam centers
April 30, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
In another police action, European police arrested 10 people and took down three scam centers, estimated to have stolen over $58 million from victims around the world.

Bitcoin’s Rally Is Being Supercharged By Strategy, According To Bitwise
April 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
If Strategy keeps buying at its current pace, it could surpass Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto as the largest single holder of the cryptocurrency within two…

Hong Kong Central Bank Flags Fake HSBC Tokens Circulating Ahead of Launch
April 30, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Hong Kong’s central bank warned that fraudulent tokens claiming links to HSBC and licensed issuers are circulating, even though no regulated stablecoins have been issued in the…

Iranian rial hits record low amid US naval blockade intercepting oil shipments
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The rial's collapse threatens Iran's economic stability, potentially increasing internal unrest and testing regime resilience amid external pressures.

Upbit lists MEGA token with KRW, BTC, USDT trading pairs in South Korea
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The Upbit listing could significantly boost MEGA's market cap and influence South Korea's crypto trading landscape.

CENTCOM plans targeted strikes on Iran amid military escalation talks
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
CENTCOM's strategic strikes could destabilize regional security, impacting global oil markets and prompting shifts in international alliances.

Iran refuses to surrender enriched uranium by April 2026 deadline
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Iran's stance heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and increasing uncertainty in nuclear diplomacy and regional stability.

Ethereum Price Downtrend Gains Pace—Is A Steeper Drop Ahead?
April 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,265. ETH is now consolidating above $2,220 and might struggle to recover.

Twenty One Capital seeks mergers with Strike and Elektron to build premier Bitcoin platform
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The mergers could create a robust Bitcoin ecosystem, enhancing market stability and potentially driving innovation in cryptocurrency services.

Iran stockpiling missiles to counter US attacks, says Senator Kennedy
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Iran's missile stockpiling heightens geopolitical tensions, influencing market perceptions of potential US-Iran conflict escalation.

DOJ ends Powell probe, reducing urgency for Warsh confirmation
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The DOJ's decision may stabilize Powell's tenure, reducing immediate market volatility and delaying potential leadership changes at the Fed.

Bond market sees higher odds of Fed rate hike by year-end amid inflation concerns
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions may prompt tighter monetary policy, impacting economic growth and market stability.

Hyperliquid Jumps Into The Betting Boom With New ‘Outcome Tokens’ For Real-World Events
April 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Hyperliquid (HYPE), one of the fastest-growing decentralized exchanges in crypto, is moving into prediction markets with a proposal aimed at competing with Polymarket and Kalshi.

BlackRock’s Fawcett sees Fed rate cuts unlikely before December
April 30, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions may delay economic relief, impacting market stability and investor confidence until year-end.

Bitmine locks 77% of Ethereum holdings – Why $9B ETH bet matters
April 30, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Coinbase analysts noted that short-term speculators were flushed out in Q1, further cementing a firm base for ETH to…

Apecoin (APE) Price Prediction May 2026
April 30, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Apecoin (APE) has surged over 200% from its April 2026 lows, driven by strong speculation and a change in leadership, though some analysts question how sustainable the rally is.

Bitcoin Price Weakness Grows, Traders Brace For Further Downside
April 30, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $76,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $75,000 support.

RLUSD Goes Live on OKX With XRP Pair and 280+ Markets
April 30, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Ripple and OKX announced on April 29 that RLUSD is now live on eligible OKX markets, adding 280+ spot pairs and derivatives collateral support.

RealOpen and TRON Verify $9.4M in USDT for Crypto-Enabled Real Estate Purchases
April 30, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Los Angeles, California, April 29, 2026 — RealOpen, the leading platform for buying real estate with crypto, today announced the conclusion of its collaborative “Fast…

Cardano Builder IO Says It Delivered 16 Of 18 Treasury Commitments
April 30, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Input Output said it progressed 16 of 18 treasury-funded Cardano commitments across Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, framing the period as a test of whether ecosystem funding can translate…