Year: 2026

Crypto

Why is XRP flat despite record ETF inflows?

Spot XRP ETFs recorded a new all-time high in cumulative net inflows after investor demand returned in April.  Summary Spot XRP ETFs reached $1.29 billion in cumulative inflows after April demand returned strongly again. XRP stayed near $1.43 despite fresh…

Tim Cook backs John Ternus as Apple’s next CEO with foldable iPhone plans

Tim Cook is backing his successor John Ternus with plans for a foldable iPhone, and the Next CEO of Apple market on Polymarket sits at 100¢ YES for Ternus. The confirmation of Ternus as Cook’s successor has locked in his…

Bitcoin Stumbles at $78,500 as Hourly Momentum Stalls

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin holds $77,989 on April 26, 2026, consolidating near $78K with neutral signals. TradingView data shows RSI 64 and MACD 2,047, signaling momentum but limited conviction. Bitcoin eyes $79,500 resistance; break or drop below $77,200 sets next directional…

Ripple ETFs Hit New All-Time High But XRP Price Fails to Capitalize

XRP has remained essentially at the same level as it was last week. After ending March as the first red month since their inception, the spot XRP ETFs have started to regain investors’ attention, and they reached a major…

Why did Ethereum Foundation unstake $40M in ETH?

The Ethereum Foundation has unstaked 17,035.326 ETH, worth about $40 million, shortly after moving close to its 70,000 ETH staking target.  Summary Ethereum Foundation unstaked 17,035 ETH worth $40 million after nearing its 70,000 ETH staking target. The foundation deposited…

‘The Whole World Is a Casino’

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin neared $80K as Ki Young Ju flagged a 30% rebound, reviving crypto risk appetite. Tether minted $3B and froze record USDT, sharpening the Bitcoin vs. stablecoin split. THORChain moved 75,700 ETH in 1.5 days, with DeFi security…

Reports of sexual abuse surge in Iranian prisons amid regime crackdown

Reports of sexual abuse in Iranian prisons have surged following the regime’s crackdown on dissent. The odds of the Iranian regime falling by May 31 sit at 4% YES, down from 5% a day ago. The June 30 market moved…

NFT

What Is Flork (FLORK)? The Stick Figure Meme That Became a Crypto Token — and Whether It’s Worth Anything

An MS Paint-style stick-figure meme unexpectedly became a focal point in the crypto market this week after the community on X linked the “Flork” imagery to the platform’s new “Custom Timelines” feature introduced on April 22. The FLORK token on…

Pi Network’s PI Token Stages Notable Recovery as BTC Taps $78K: Weekend Watch

STABLE is today’s top performer but PI follows suit closely. Bitcoin’s overall dull price moves over the weekend saw a brief uptick earlier today after reports that the US President was evacuated after gunshots were heard during a White…

Brazil Bans Predictions Markets, Report Highlights Region’s Mining Potential

Key Takeaways: On April 24, Brazil banned non-financial prediction markets, restricting future derivative trades. Hashrate Index sees Latam becoming a Bitcoin mining hub, fueled by Brazil’s 133% YoY hashrate growth. Itau Ventures invested $10M in Minter to tackle future green…