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$SKYAI jumps 44% to top the day’s top‑100 gainers as $ONDO sinks 10%, highlighting a rotation from RWA and yield infra into AI‑adjacent tokens riding the agentic AI narrative. According to CoinMarketCap data, $SKYAI is Tuesday’s standout performer among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, jumping 44.45% to a current price of $0.5792 as AI-themed tokens continue to attract disproportionate speculative interest in a market where the agentic AI narrative is building momentum. BUILDon followed with a 15.32% gain to $0.6454, and Humanity added 13.06% to reach $0.2646, rounding out a top three that is heavily skewed toward newer,…

In brief The Senate Banking Committee is set to vote Thursday on the Clarity Act, a major crypto bill. Key fights remain over stablecoin rewards, President Trump’s crypto ventures, and protections for DeFi software developers. Crypto leaders are increasingly optimistic the bill can pass, though a partisan committee vote could complicate matters. After months of dramatic back-and-forth, crypto’s long-desired market structure bill is set for a do-or-die vote on the Senate Banking Committee this Thursday. Several battles regarding key language in the legislation remain unresolved—but crypto policy leaders are increasingly confident they may be able to get the bill passed…

Recent analyses published regarding cryptocurrency markets have once again brought the impact of geopolitical developments on Bitcoin’s price to the forefront. According to a report shared by liquidity provider and market maker Wintermute, developments in the Middle East and volatility in energy markets, in particular, could be decisive for Bitcoin. The report predicted that if maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz returns to normal and oil prices stabilize at around $100 per barrel, Bitcoin could test the resistance zone between $74,000 and $76,000. Analysts note that this scenario could contribute to a renewed increase in risk appetite in the…

Ethereum entered a volatile stretch after a sharp liquidation wave erased bullish positions across the market. Over the past 24 hours, nearly $246 million in long positions were wiped out. That forced selling added pressure as automated liquidations pushed prices lower. The decline became more fragile as trading activity weakened alongside the sell-off. Lower volume often reduces the market’s ability to absorb aggressive selling. That setup can leave prices vulnerable to sharper downside swings. Source: CoinGlass The recent liquidation spike reflected how quickly bullish sentiment weakened after Ethereum lost momentum. When leveraged long positions begin closing rapidly, the selling pressure…

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries have hit a record $14 billion as of April 2026, a 37x jump from early 2023. That has positioned Treasuries as a safe haven for the broader $29 billion RWA sector, but will everyday buyers actually “buy in”? Token Terminal data shows that the surge is driven by heavyweights bringing institutional-grade yield on-chain. Circle’s USYC leads the pack with $2.9 billion in assets, catering primarily to non-U.S. investors. BlackRock’s BUIDL, managed via Securitize, has surpassed $2.5 billion, and Centrifuge’s JTRSY is third with $1/.5 billion in assets. Meanwhile, Franklin Temploton’s IBENJI sits at a close fourth with…

21shares launched THYP to give U.S. investors spot exposure to $HYPE with integrated staking rewards. The ETF recorded $1.8 million in first-day trading volume, while a leveraged companion product also entered the market. Key Takeaways: THYP launched with spot $HYPE exposure, staking rewards, and $1.8 million in trading volume. Investors face staking risks, market-price trading, and no direct individual share redemption. TXXH’s daily leverage reset may amplify losses over time. Hyperliquid ETF Debut Puts THYP in Focus Asset management firm 21shares announced on May 12 the launch of the 21shares Hyperliquid ETF (Nasdaq: THYP), offering U.S. investors spot exposure to…

Key lawmakers have secured a significant compromise to strengthen law enforcement provisions within the Clarity Act, the landmark crypto market structure bill that has been struggling to pass the Senate for months. The bipartisan agreement has been struck between Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley and Senator Cynthia Lummis. It aims to strike the right balance between protecting technology and addressing the concerns of law enforcement. White House official Patrick Witt summarized the current state of Capitol Hill negotiations: “The deals will continue until CLARITY improves.” The much-awaited compromise Sources close to the negotiations claim that the new deal empowers…

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened the week with a strong rebound, breaking a three-day outflow streak. Ether extended its losses, while $XRP and solana remained inactive. Ether Outflows Continue as Bitcoin ETFs Snap Outflow Streak A new week brought a shift in tone. After several sessions of steady withdrawals, bitcoin ETFs found their footing again, drawing fresh capital and restoring a measure of confidence. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $167.23 million, snapping a three-day outflow streak. The recovery was led decisively by Blackrock’s IBIT, which pulled in $160.81 million, accounting for the bulk of the day’s gains.…

The analyst believes that one of the reasons ether has been under selling pressure is linked to the conflict in the Middle East and the subsequent rise in oil prices. To Lee, this is “short tactical noise,” and prices should be stronger later this year. Key Takeaways: Tom Lee says the US-Iran war drove oil up and $ETH down 28%, but expects a 2026 market recovery driven by tokenization and AI. Despite a 12% Bitcoin dip, Vitalik Buterin sees $ETH thriving as an economic layer for AI agents. Dismissing short-term noise, BCG predicts asset tokenization will next hit $16T and…

Reppo landed a $20m strategic commitment from Bolts Capital to scale its prediction market protocol and “Datanets,” aiming to turn staked human judgment into high‑quality AI training data. Decentralized prediction market network Reppo has secured a $20,000,000 strategic investment commitment from Bolts Capital to back the next phase of its protocol development and ecosystem growth, the Reppo Foundation said on April 23. The foundation said the funding will also be used “to promote the use of prediction markets to solve the training data bottleneck issue,” positioning Reppo at the intersection of crypto-native market design and AI infrastructure. Bolts Capital’s commitment…