Ethereum: Tether Mints 2B USDT Rapidly
Tether minted 2 billion $USDT on Ethereum, raising total supply near $190B. This reflects institutional demand for liquidity, not direct capital inflows. #Update #Crypto $USDT
JPMorgan Chase Raises S&P 500 Target to 2026
@JPMorganChase raises its S&P 500 target for 2026 to 7,600, citing stronger AI sector earnings and reduced geopolitical risks, with EPS estimates also increased. #Update #Finance
Iran Seizes Two Vessels in Gulf
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized two vessels in the Persian Gulf, signaling control over its security. April 30 regime fall market drops to 0.5% YES. #Update #Geopolitics
Volo Protocol Hacked for $3.5M Compensation
@VoloProtocol suffered a security breach, losing $3.5M from vaults holding $WBTC, $XAUm, and $USDC. They froze $500K and are committed to covering user losses. #Breaking #Crypto $USDC (-8) ↘
Crypto ETNs Launch Tax-Free Access for UK Investors
@Stratiphy has launched a tax-free route for UK investors to access crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) after the FCA lifted its ban, despite recent regulatory changes limiting eligibility. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
DeFi Protocol Loses Millions After Hack
@VoloProtocol suffered a security breach, losing approximately $3.5 million from three vaults, while assets in other vaults remain safe. The protocol is working to trace the stolen funds. #Breaking #DeFi $USDC
Kalshi Polymarket Launch Perpetual Futures
Kalshi plans to introduce crypto trading with perpetual futures, while Polymarket will offer similar leverage-based speculation. Both operate under CFTC’s Designated Contract Markets framework. #Update #Crypto
XRP Ledger Powers BlackRock Mastercard DeFi Move
BlackRock and Mastercard leverage the XRP Ledger for a DeFi initiative, highlighting increased institutional interest in blockchain technology. #Update #DeFi $XRP
Bitcoin Surges Past $78K Amid Ceasefire
Bitcoin surged past $78,000 after Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire indefinitely, causing $320M in liquidations and boosting the crypto market cap to $2.7T. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Set to Explode 230% Says Draper
Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper predicts Bitcoin will surge over 230% to $250K in 18 months, citing its real-world use cases and his early investment experiences. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+7) ↗
Bitcoin Demand Rises as Russia Approves Bill
Russia’s State Duma passes crypto regulation bill, boosting Bitcoin’s $80K April odds to 66% YES, up from 44%, signaling potential demand increase. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Justin Sun Sues World Liberty Financial Over Tokens
Justin Sun, founder of TRON, has filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial in California federal court over the alleged freezing of his WLFI tokens and revocation of voting rights. #Update #Legal $TRX
Umbra Bans Front End to Combat Kelp Exploiters
@UmbraCash has taken down its front-end website to hinder hackers moving $800,000 in stolen funds after the Kelp protocol exploit. The protocol claims it can identify all stolen funds. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Surges to $78100 on Trump Ceasefire
Bitcoin ($BTC) surged to $78,100 after President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire and @MicroStrategy purchased 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion, marking a significant market development. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+7) ↗