David Schwartz addressed the resurging controversy on X
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has pushed back against a resurfaced 2017 post in which he said XRP could not stay “dirt cheap,” rejecting the community’s reading of it as a price guarantee and separately dismissing claims that Ripple holds…
Middle East conflict impacts global economy, Bitcoin holds above $68K
## Market Snapshot Bitcoin Price Above on May 2 is priced at 99.9% YES, unchanged from the previous 24 hours. The market suggests a high likelihood of Bitcoin staying above $68,000, despite geopolitical tensions. ## Key Takeaways – The ongoing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Solana Yield Protocol Carrot Shuts Down After $8M Exploit
Carrot, a Solana-based DeFi yield protocol, announced its permanent shutdown on April 30, 2026, after losing approximately $8 million in total value locked, roughly half its TVL – to the fallout from the April 1 Drift Protocol exploit that drained…
Dogecoin (DOGE) Whales Quietly Accumulate as Holdings Hit Record Levels
A wave of whale transactions and rising holdings suggests something bigger may be unfolding behind DOGE’s latest price surge. After a period of relative calm, the OG meme coin, Dogecoin (DOGE), has surged even as other top crypto assets…
Why Brad Garlinghouse still backs CLARITY Act
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse declared at XRP Las Vegas that the CLARITY Act will pass by the end of May, his third public deadline for the bill after predicting 80% odds of April passage on Fox Business in February and…
