Starlink Usage Turns Fatal in Iran Internet Blackout
Key Takeaways: Iran’s 64-day digital blockade led to the death of Hesam Alaeddin for allegedly using Starlink. Netblocks reports 1% connectivity, costing Iran over $2.5B according to the Chamber of Commerce. Despite 4 April arrests, Iranians keep risking thousands to…
Tokenized RWAs See Strong Growth in 2025, Outpacing Stablecoins: Report
Within the last 15 months ending March 2026, the market cap of tokenized RWAs more than tripled from $5.42 billion to $19.32 billion. Last year was a significant one for real-world assets (RWAs), as the sector saw intensified competition,…
Pete Hegseth says Bitcoin battles China in secret
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the House Armed Services Committee on April 30 that the Pentagon is running classified Bitcoin programs on two operational tracks — enabling the technology and countering it — and that those efforts provide the United…
90% of US Crypto Traders Surveyed Fear Dollar Purchasing Power Drop – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: 90% of surveyed traders fear the dollar will lose purchasing power. 49% increased crypto holdings since January amid rising inflation concerns. 73% expect crypto to play a larger global financial role. Inflation Concerns Drive Crypto Allocation Changes Rising…
Russia launches 1,600 drones, 1,100 bombs in Ukraine escalation
## Market Snapshot Russia-Ukraine ceasefire predictions are currently priced at 6.2% YES for a resolution by May 31, 2026. This represents a slight increase from 6% a day ago and 5% a week ago. The escalation in military aggression appears…
BTC Closes Above 100-Day MA as Bulls Eye Breakout
Bitcoin is trading at $78.3k as the first weekend of May opens. It has done something it has not managed since the cycle peak, which is closing above the 100-day MA and breaking out of a long-term descending channel that…
NY AG Secures $5M From Uphold to Compensate Crypto Investors
Key Takeaways: Uphold will pay more than $5 million to customers tied to CredEarn losses. Regulators said CredEarn was presented like savings while relying on risky lending activity. Next, Uphold must strengthen due diligence, register as a broker, and distribute…
Trump retirement order opens 401k to crypto
President Trump signed an executive order on April 30 directing the Labor Department to allow Trump retirement account access to cryptocurrency, private equity, and other alternative assets inside US 401(k) plans, targeting the roughly $12.5 trillion defined-contribution market that has…
Trump rejects Iran proposal, dims prospects for US-Iran talks
## Market Snapshot The “next US x Iran diplomatic meeting” market currently shows decreased likelihood of a meeting occurring on the specified dates in late April 2026. Market participation reflects uncertainty following Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest proposal. The “Iranian…
MegaETH Token MEGA Falls 38% in 72 Hours After Binance and Coinbase Listings
Key Takeaways: MEGA token launched on Binance, Coinbase, and a dozen other exchanges on April 30, dropping -38% from its $0.225 ATH within 72 hours. MegaETH TVL climbed toward $600M despite MEGA trading near $0.138, signaling onchain strength decoupled from…
