Market Makers Abandon Public Blockchains
@GoQuant plans to launch GoDark, a privacy-focused DEX on Solana in May, using zero-knowledge proofs to conceal trade details. Regulatory compliance remains uncertain. #Update #Crypto $SOL
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Oil Futures Surge 7% Amid Trump Blockade
Oil futures surged 7% on Hyperliquid after President Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, pushing WTI to $96.40 amid supply concerns. Bitcoin dropped nearly 3% to $71,000. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (-8) ↘
CFTC Chair Selig Demands Exclusive Authority
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig asserts the agency’s exclusive authority over prediction markets, filing lawsuits against states to clarify regulatory jurisdiction under the Commodity Exchange Act. #Update #Legal $BTC
Bitcoin Forms Strong Base at $65000
Bitcoin is forming a base at $65,000 as selling pressure eases; geopolitical tensions impact markets, with oil prices fluctuating and equities showing resilience amid uncertainty. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Surges Towards $88000 Amid War Risks
Bitcoin ($BTC) traded at $71,095.58 amid geopolitical tensions; however, bullish sentiment persists with $330M in recent purchases by @MicroStrategy and ETF inflows of $787M this week, indicating potential upside to $88K. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Trump Token Surges as Whales Accumulate
Large investors are accumulating $TRUMP memecoins ahead of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago gala, with notable whale withdrawals totaling over $2.7M, despite ongoing political scrutiny. #Update #Crypto $TRUMP
Hyperliquid ETF Race Heats Up as Bitwise Files S-1
@Bitwise has filed an amended registration with the SEC for an ETF tied to Hyperliquid’s HYPE, trading under ticker BHYP, aiming for direct exposure and including staking rewards. #Update #Crypto $HYPE
Crypto Clarity Bill Faces 30% Passage Chance
Ron Hammond of @Wintermute says the Clarity Act has a 30% chance of passing this year, facing hurdles from banks over stablecoin yield issues. Progress is ongoing but uncertain. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran War Crisis
@MichaelAshton highlights the need for a stablecoin that preserves purchasing power amid rising inflation, introducing USDi, which tracks U.S. Consumer Price Index changes. #Update #Crypto $USDi
Bitcoin Flat as U.S.-Iran Talks Begin
Bitcoin $BTC is trading at $73,364.24, down 0.2% as U.S.-Iran negotiations commence amid fragile ceasefire conditions; broader crypto market remains flat. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Holds $603 Million Amid $5 Billion Loss
@SpaceX holds 8,285 BTC valued at $603 million in Coinbase Prime custody despite reporting a $5 billion loss for 2025, indicating a strong belief in Bitcoin as a treasury asset. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ethereum SPAC Deal Worth $1.6B Collapses
A $1.6 billion SPAC merger between @DynamixCorp and The Ether Machine has been terminated due to unfavorable market conditions; Dynamix will receive a $50 million payment. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Crypto Perpetuals Predict Wall Street Open 89% Accurate
Crypto exchanges are increasingly pricing traditional assets during Wall Street’s closure, with weekend perpetual futures showing 89% accuracy in predicting Monday’s openings, highlighting their growing significance. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Bitcoin Market Splits Amid War Tensions
Bitcoin remains stable between $65,000 and $73,000 despite war-related volatility, with institutional buyers like @Strategy accumulating 44,000 BTC monthly while discretionary sellers exit. #Update #Crypto $BTC