Bitcoin Event: Trump Hosts Meme Coin Gala
President Trump’s meme coin, TRUMP, surged 10% after announcing an exclusive Mar-a-Lago event for top holders on April 25. The price later retraced. #Update #Crypto
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Bitcoin Surges Amid Middle East Tensions
Bitcoin rises 2.6% to $71,500 amid Middle East tensions and strong demand for Strategy’s 11.5% yield product linked to Bitcoin exposure. #Update #Crypto $BTC
CFTC Tightens Grip on Prediction Markets
The CFTC issued guidance and seeks public input on event-contract markets, asserting jurisdiction amid state challenges over sports prediction markets. #Update #Legal
Adobe CEO Narayen Exits Amid AI Shift
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen steps down as the company pivots to generative AI, reflecting broader tech industry shifts with layoffs at Atlassian and Block. #Breaking #Tech
White House Demands ABC Retraction on Iran
The White House demands ABC News retract a report on an alleged Iranian drone threat to California, citing reliance on unverified intelligence. #Update #Legal
Aave Trade Losses Hit $50M Refund Offered
A trader lost nearly $50M swapping USDT for AAVE due to price impact, receiving only 324 tokens. Aave will refund $600K in fees. #Breaking #Crypto $AAVE
Google AI Predicts Flash Floods 24 Hours Early
Google unveils Groundsource, using AI to predict urban flash floods 24 hours in advance by analyzing global news data since 2000. #Update #Tech
Ethereum Scaling Shifts Trigger 20 Layoffs
OP Labs, behind Ethereum’s Optimism, lays off 20 staff to streamline operations amid Ethereum’s layer-2 shifts. $OP drops 2.9% to $0.11. #Update #Crypto $OP
JPMorgan Sued Over $328M Crypto Ponzi
JPMorgan Chase faces a lawsuit for allegedly enabling a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme by Goliath Ventures, despite CEO Jamie Dimon’s past warnings on crypto fraud. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Stablecoin Revival: Tether Backs $5.2M Bet
@ArkLabs secures $5.2M from @Tether_to and Anchorage Digital to enhance stablecoin use on Bitcoin’s Arkade layer, aiming for real-world asset integration. #Update #Crypto $USDT
SafeX Crypto Theft: $6.9M Singapore Jail
A Singapore court sentenced Zhang Xinghua to two years for a $6.9M crypto theft from SafeX, using Tornado Cash to launder $1.6M; $4.8M remains unrecovered. Legal
Ethereum Hackers Hijack Bonk.fun Domain
Hackers compromised @BonkFun’s domain, deploying a wallet-draining phishing prompt. Users are advised to avoid the site as losses are reportedly limited. #Update #Security $BONK
Bitcoin Strategy Expands with $25M Investment
Metaplanet launches Metaplanet Ventures and Asset Management, investing $25M in Japan’s Bitcoin ecosystem, starting with $2.6M in JPYC’s Series B. #Crypto #BTC
SEC CFTC Coordinate Crypto Rules Pact
The SEC and CFTC signed a memorandum to coordinate oversight of financial markets and digital assets, aiming to harmonize regulatory frameworks and reduce compliance friction. #Update #Legal