XRP at a Breaking Point: Crash to $1 or Rally to $1.8 Next?
Popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez has doubled down on a recent prediction of his that the popular cross-border token could be on the verge of a more profound breakout. XRP has remained sluggish over the past few weeks, and even…
Crypto Hacks Hit Record High in April 2026 as Exploits Keep Piling Up
The decentralized finance world just lived through its worst month ever — not just in money lost, but in how relentlessly it was hit. April 2026 is now officially the most-hacked month in cryptocurrency history. Blockchain analytics platform DefiLlama confirmed…
Nansen Predicts AI Agent Dominance by 2028
Key Takeaways: Nansen predicts billions of AI agents will become the default crypto investment vehicle by 2028. The forecast compares the shift to how software engineers abandoned manual coding for automated pipelines. Nansen says the change will fundamentally reshape how…
Kashkari tempers hopes for 2026 cuts as war muddies inflation path
Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari has shifted from penciling in one or two 2026 cuts to a data‑dependent stance as the Iran war and higher oil muddy the inflation path. Summary Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says he had expected…
Ripple Launches Dubai HQ to Strengthen UAE Footprint
Ripple officially launched its Middle East and Africa (MEA) regional headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in late April 2026, expanding its presence in the UAE after being licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) as a…
Trump favors no Iran deal as US military presence increases
## Market Snapshot Next US x Iran Diplomatic Meeting market is currently observing decreased likelihood of a meeting on April 22, 2026, with no active pricing available. The US-Iran Ceasefire market has seen a drastic drop to 0.1% YES for…
Stablecoins Hit 40% of Latam Crypto Buys
Key Takeaways: Bitso’s 2025 report reveals that stablecoins like USDC drove nearly 40% of crypto purchases across Latam. Highlighting a shift to stability, USDC and USDT now comprise over 70% of all crypto bought in Argentina. Moving forward, Latam users…
137 Ventures reloads with $700m to chase AI agents and space
137 Ventures has raised over $700m across two new funds, lifting AUM above $15b as it doubles down on AI agents, robotics, advanced industry and a $10b‑plus SpaceX stake. Summary SpaceX backer 137 Ventures has closed more than $700 million…
Google, Meta, Microsoft boost AI spending amid US-China competition
## Market Snapshot Meta Platforms’ current pricing for hitting $740 the week of April 27, 2026, stands at 0.1% YES, down from 2% 24 hours ago. This reflects a low confidence level in achieving this price target. The market for…
1,000 Victims Hit in $215M Scam—$1.2M in Crypto, Cash Found
Key Takeaways: Authorities detailed a global email fraud scheme using hacked accounts and deceptive payment requests. Losses totaled $215 million, routed through shell companies, banks, and cashier’s checks. Next steps include sentencing decisions based on each defendant’s role and conduct….
