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Ethereum [$ETH] was changing hands at $2,257.62 at the time of publishing after a drop of 2.1% in the past 24 hours. The downturn was not a short-term effect, as the monthly and yearly price action also exhibited declines of 4.92% and 13%, respectively. The technical indicators like the RSI and the MACD further confirmed the bearish momentum surrounding $ETH. Source: Trading View Ethereum’s realized profits bring fresh optimism Santiment noted that Ethereum recorded its highest network realized profits in three weeks, even though the cryptocurrency was moving in a stagnant range. Source: Santiment Intelligence As per the charts, the…

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Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has had a strong run this month, its stock climbing more than 26% as one of the market’s best-performing equities. The rally has also outpaced the broader S&P 500, keeping Google at the center of investor attention. Now, further momentum is building ahead of Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report on April 29. Investors are primarily focused on whether the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) efforts have translated into growth. Accordingly, all eyes are on Google Cloud and Gemini. Google stock price. Source: Finbold Gemini and Google Cloud drive investor sentiment Indeed, investor sentiment has primarily hinged on these two…

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It was late 2021 when the self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer shocked the crypto world with a massive price surge, pushing its market capitalization above $40 billion. However, that peak was short-lived, and Shiba Inu headed south before staging an evident resurgence in 2024 (though it did not reach its historical peak). The past year has been nothing but disappointing for the token, whose price is down by 60%. And while disbelief may be currently running high within the community, we asked three of the most popular AI-powered chatbots what may could potentially spark a major revival. The Catalysts According to ChatGPT,…

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Roni Cohen-Pavon, the former chief revenue officer of defunct cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius, will likely turn over more than $1 million as part of a forfeiture order by US authorities ahead of his sentencing hearing. In a Tuesday court filing, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton said that Cohen-Pavon had consented to a $1,070,000 judgment “representing the amount of proceeds traceable” to the former Celsius executive’s crimes. Clayton said that Cohen-Pavon would receive credit for any funds, in cash or crypto that he had on Celsius, paid as part of the platform’s bankruptcy case. Source:…

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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced a spot listing for AIGENSYN, an AI-focused blockchain project. According to the exchange’s announcement, Gensyn (AIGENSYN) will begin trading on the spot market on May 14, 2026, at 16:00. The listing will include AIGENSYN/USDT, AIGENSYN/USDC, and AIGENSYN/TRY trading pairs. Binance also announced that it will implement a “Seed Tag” for the token. This tag is typically used for early-stage projects with high volatility risk. This way, investors will be informed that the asset involves high risk before making a trade. Users will be able to start depositing AIGENSYN one hour before trading begins. Withdrawals will…

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Swiss cryptocurrency bank Sygnum has announced the completion of a pilot program that enables on-chain cryptocurrency trading through AI agents, marking what the bank describes as a first for a regulated Swiss financial institution. The pilot allowed a client to submit a command in natural language, which the AI agent then used to execute a multi-step blockchain transaction, with the client providing the final digital signature. Sygnum says it plans to commercialize the service after resolving related regulatory and security issues. How the AI agent pilot works According to Sygnum, the system processes a client’s natural language request—such as a…

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The recent outflows from Fidelity Investments highlight a shift in short-term investor behavior within the crypto market. In the United States, Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of approximately $66 million during the same period, signaling a phase of adjustment rather than a major trend reversal. Such movements often occur during periods of uncertainty or consolidation. Investors may reduce exposure after price increases, leading to temporary capital withdrawals from exchange-traded products. These outflows can reflect tactical decisions, such as profit-taking or risk management, rather than a fundamental change in long-term outlook. 🚨JUST IN: FIDELITY CLIENTS DUMP $50M AS BITCOIN ETFs OUTFLOWS…

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Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,280 zone. $ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to continue higher above the $2,320 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave from the $2,235 zone. The price is trading below $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $2,260 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,320 zone. Ethereum Price Faces Hurdles Ethereum price remained bid above the $2,220 support zone and attempted to recover, like Bitcoin. $ETH…

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China has ordered Meta to unwind its more than $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, escalating Beijing’s scrutiny of US investment in Chinese linked frontier technology companies. The National Development and Reform Commission said its foreign investment security review office would prohibit foreign investment in Manus and require the parties involved to withdraw the acquisition transaction. The order did not name Meta directly, but Reuters reported that the move targets Meta’s completed purchase of the AI agent startup. The decision marks a rare attempt by Beijing to reverse a completed cross border technology deal involving a company that had…

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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has once again drawn attention to the $XRP Ledger (XRPL) after revisiting its consensus design during a live X Spaces session with David Schwartz. Hoskinson has offered fresh praise for the network’s architecture and reinforced a growing narrative of mutual respect between two of crypto’s most influential ecosystems. The Cardano founder, known for his research-driven approach to blockchain design, highlighted the XRPL’s consensus model as a “well-reasoned system,” emphasizing its efficiency, low-latency settlement structure, and long-standing focus on payments infrastructure. His remarks reflect a broader reassessment of early blockchain systems as institutional adoption and tokenization accelerate…

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