Yellow Network’s Sirkia sees CLARITY Act as reset
Yellow Network chairman Alexis Sirkia says the CLARITY Act is the structural reset U.S. crypto has waited for. Summary Sirkia argues the bill creates the first navigable framework around classification, jurisdiction, and compliance for crypto firms. Years of regulatory uncertainty…
Middle East conflict closes Strait of Hormuz, spikes crude oil prices
## Market Snapshot The WTI Crude Oil market for May 2026 is currently priced with a 51.5% likelihood of prices hitting $110, reflecting a substantial increase in recent days. For the question of oil hitting $150, the probability remains lower…
CLARITY Act Faces Wave of Amendments Ahead of Markup
Stand With Crypto says its advocates have contacted lawmakers nearly 1.5 million times in support of the CLARITY Act. The Senate Banking Committee’s CLARITY Act is heading into Thursday’s markup, buried under opposition. According to reports, Senator Elizabeth Warren…
Anthropic rejects PreStocks tokens as shares void
Anthropic and OpenAI have declared PreStocks tokens backed by their shares worthless, sending the Solana products down up to 39%. Summary Both companies said any transfer of their stock to special purpose vehicles without board approval is void, meaning buyers…
Crypto Correlations Hit Record Highs as BTC-SOL Reaches 0.99
Ethereum emerged as the most connected asset, showing strong alignment with Cardano, Solana, and Dogecoin. Analytics platform DefiLlama has reported an elevated degree of price synchronization among leading cryptocurrencies. Over the past week, several major trading pairs showed correlation…
Bitcoin Pulls In $706M as Traders Abandon Short Positions in Massive Sentiment Shift
While Bitcoin dominated headlines, Solana and XRP investment products also recorded sharp increases in activity. Digital asset investment products posted inflows of $857.9 million, and extended six straight weeks of positive flows – the highest weekly figure since April…
Solana and Google Cloud Team Up for Stablecoin-Powered AI Agent Payments
Developers can link a Solana wallet to AI tools like Claude Code or Gemini and have an agent accessing paid APIs within one minute. The Solana Foundation has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Pay.sh, a platform that allows…
Wall Street Giant Morgan Stanley Enters Crypto Race With Pricing Edge: Report
Morgan Stanley is bringing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading to E*Trade clients soon. One of the world’s largest wealth management firms, Morgan Stanley, is all set to introduce cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform, which it acquired for $13…
The US 30-year Treasury Yield Just Hit 5% and BTC USD May Pay the Price
The bond market just delivered a body blow to risk assets. The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield crossed 5% early Thursday, a level tested only twice in the past two decades, and BTC USD is already feeling it, sliding to $76,400,…
Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Regulated Payments Demand Rises
Key Takeaways: Ripple opened a Dubai headquarters to expand Middle East and Africa operations. Regional demand is rising for regulated blockchain payment, custody, and stablecoin services. Licensing progress positions Ripple to deepen bank, fintech, and enterprise partnerships. Ripple Expands Dubai…
Analyst Says Gensler Exit Hurt Crypto Trust, Warns Powell Could Too
Benjamin Cowen sees a risk that a more politically aligned Federal Reserve could weaken confidence even if markets get lower rates. Widely followed analyst Benjamin Cowen said in an X post Thursday that crypto’s slide since early 2025 tracks…
Trump orders Iran briefing as crypto falls
President Trump will receive a military briefing today from CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper on new Iran options, including a “short and powerful” wave of infrastructure strikes, a Strait of Hormuz ground operation, and a special forces mission to secure…
Pentagon Eyes Bitcoin Infrastructure as Strategic Asset, Hegseth Says
Key Takeaways: Pete Hegseth told Congress on April 30, 2026, that Bitcoin efforts are classified inside the Pentagon. Samuel J. Paparo Jr. confirmed INDOPACOM runs 1 Bitcoin node and tests protocol for cybersecurity. Trump administration signals include 2026 Bitcoin reserve…
Venezuelan oil boost lowers odds of $160 WTI crude by April 2026
## Market Snapshot Crude oil price predictions by June market currently stands at 100% YES for hitting $90. WTI crude oil predictions for April 2026 suggest a decrease in likelihood of hitting $160, given the increased Venezuelan oil supply. ##…
Michael Saylor vs. Peter Schiff: Is the MicroStrategy Bitcoin Bet at Risk?
Peter Schiff is back with receipts, and this time the numbers are harder to dismiss. The longtime gold advocate and Bitcoin critic has renewed his attack on the MicroStrategy Bitcoin treasury strategy, noting that MSTR increased its share of the total…
US Senate Bans Lawmakers From Betting on Prediction Markets – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Sen. Bernie Moreno led the U.S. Senate to pass a unanimous ban on prediction market trading on April 30, 2026. Prediction platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi saw 2026 volume surges amid growing insider trading scandals. Senate Rule XXXVII…
Dollar slides as Iran ceasefire unwinds safe‑haven trade
The dollar index is heading for its biggest monthly drop since June 2025 as U.S.–Iran ceasefire hopes unwind the war premium, even while oil and Fed bets keep it range‑bound. Summary The dollar index is heading for its steepest monthly…
Joaquín Cuenca Abela: AI is revolutionizing Hollywood filmmaking, reducing production costs significantly, and enhancing the demand for skilled storytellers
Key Takeaways AI is revolutionizing creative workflows by connecting various elements seamlessly. Hollywood studios are increasingly adopting advanced creative tools, indicating a major industry shift. AI tools are significantly reducing film production costs, allowing for more content creation. The role…