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XRP Returns Hit 987% Since 2020

Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings' cryptocurrency arm, SBI VC Trade, has noted that $XRP has delivered staggering returns of 987% over the past six years. The official data, which tracked asset prices on the SBI VC Trade platform, aims to encourage retail investors to engage in dollar-cost averaging (DCA). $XRP outpacing Ethereum ($ETH) $XRP has notably outperformed archrival Ethereum in the medium term. According to the official SBI metrics, which have tracked the three-year window from April 2023 to April 2026, $XRP has jumped by 208%. Meanwhile, Ethereum grew by just 31%, underperforming even the S&P 500 over this period…

EthereumApr 26

Simon White: Inflation is peaking at 3.5% before dropping to 2.8%, complacency mirrors the 1970s, and geopolitical risks threaten market stability

Key takeaways Inflation is expected to peak at 3.5% in the short term before dropping to around 2.8% within a year. The perception of inflation as transitory is overly complacent, drawing parallels with the 1970s inflationary environment. The probability of an April ceasefire in the current conflict has significantly decreased, indicating prolonged instability. Current inflation mirrors historical patterns, particularly the 1970s, where temporary inflation perceptions led to prolonged challenges. There is a non-negligible tail risk in the market that could lead to significant stock sell-offs. Current stock market valuations are significantly higher than historical averages, indicating potential risk. Market sentiment…

MarketsApr 26

Whale Returns With $1M Deposit for 20x Brent Oil Long Position on Hyperliquid DEX

Blockchain’s transparency provides an opportunity to revisit the multi-billion dollar institutional-grade trading market. Recently, Onchain Lens has uncovered a seasoned whale trader making a comeback to the market after a five-month hiatus. The whale has generated profits exceeding $12.44 million in the past. The whale trader has deposited $1 million of USDC into Hyperliquid DEX for the purpose of opening a substantial long position in Brent Oil. This activity reflects an overall trend of sophisticated capital moving toward decentralized perpetual exchanges. These platforms enable commodities to be transacted at conventional prices between traditional banking channels and digital blockchain systems. A…

AltcoinsApr 26

Illia Polosukhin: AI will replace traditional operating systems, blockchain serves as a root of trust for secure AI, and the need for user-owned AI is crucial

Key takeaways Using traditional AI services can expose sensitive information, highlighting critical security concerns. Blockchain can facilitate data labeling and crowdsourcing in AI, enhancing efficiency. AI will fundamentally change how we interface with computing, potentially replacing traditional operating systems. AI will serve as an interface that connects various services, including financial services, seamlessly. Blockchain serves as a root of trust for AI infrastructure, enabling secure identity management. Money is becoming increasingly important as AI accelerates the need for a marketplace for resource coordination. AI will bridge the gap between traditional systems and blockchain-based systems. AI can facilitate interactions with traditional…

BlockchainApr 26

CME Gap vs Trendline Clash

Bitcoin is sitting at a key short term turning point after a new CME gap opened near $67,500 while a separate chart showed a third rejection from a rising trendline. Together, the setups point to one clear question: whether Bitcoin will pull back to fill the gap first or break resistance and shift momentum back to buyers. Bitcoin CME Gap Opens Near $67,500 as Traders Watch for Possible Retest Bitcoin opened a new CME gap near the $67,500 level after a sharp move higher on the 1 hour CME chart shared by Ted. The image shows $BTC jumping from the…

BitcoinApr 26

Aave Takes Action to Resolve $290 Million Hack Crisis – Will Donate a Large Amount of ETH

As recovery efforts in the DeFi ecosystem accelerate following the KelpDAO-related rsETH crisis, Aave DAO has taken a notable step. According to a new governance proposal presented to the Aave community, the DAO is suggesting contributions of approximately 25,000 ETH (approximately $57.8 million) to a joint recovery initiative called “DeFi United.” Aave stated that this contribution is part of a plan to strengthen the collateral structure of the rsETH asset and return market conditions to normal as quickly as possible. This initiative aims to close the collateral gap in KelpDAO’s rsETH product and protect affected users. Related News The Owner…

DeFiApr 26

Bitmine to buy 10,000 ether for $23.9 million from the Ethereum Foundation

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) said it is purchasing 10,000 ether ($ETH) from the Ethereum Foundation, adding to its growing position as the largest digital asset treasury firm after the bitcoin-centric Strategy (MSTR). The terms of the over-the-counter transaction were finalized on Friday and is worth $23.87 million, the Ethereum Foundation said in an X post. $ETH currently trades at around $2,310, some 3% lower than the sale price in the transfer. The proceeds will support the organization’s operations, including protocol research, ecosystem development and grants, the foundation said. The transaction comes as Bitmine continues to accumulate ether at scale while…

EthereumApr 26

Ed Chin: Hedge funds can exploit crypto market inefficiencies, the need for a multi-strategy approach, and unique opportunities in private credit

Key takeaways The crypto market is characterized by inefficiencies that present opportunities for hedge funds to capitalize on. Institutional investors face significant barriers in emerging markets due to a lack of investment products, leading to price premiums. The pace of evolution in the crypto market necessitates a multi-strategy approach to remain competitive. The private credit space in digital assets was virtually non-existent in 2021, offering unique investment opportunities. Regulatory constraints make it challenging for banks to maintain large Bitcoin exposures. Market makers face limited options for hedging Bitcoin exposure due to regulatory capital constraints. The demand for high upside and…

MarketsApr 26

List of Altcoins with the Highest Inflows and Outflows Over the Past Week Has Been Released

On-chain data from the cryptocurrency market over the past week has revealed a concentration of investor capital in certain ecosystems, along with notable outflows from some major networks. While strong inflows were observed, particularly into Layer-2 and next-generation blockchain projects, net capital outflows were noted in some of the market’s leading networks. According to weekly data, Polygon and Hyperliquid were among the ecosystems experiencing the highest net fund inflows, while Ethereum and Arbitrum saw significant outflows. The altcoins and ecosystems that experienced the highest net fund inflows in the last week are listed below: Polygon (MATIC) – $153.02 million Hyperliquid…

AltcoinsApr 26

Demonstration of “Attack Blocks” On Bitcoin’s Signet Test Network

In two days, on Wednesday April 7th, a handful of Bitcoin Core developers are going to be doing a demonstration of “attack blocks” designed to take an inordinate amount of time to verify on Signet. The demonstration will take place at 10 AM EST (2 PM UTC). Anyone who wishes to participate can run Bitcoin Core node on Signet and watch the blocks be mined and processed by their node in real-time. Instructions can be found here to spin up a node and follow along (including how to check your node’s logs to see the verification times for the attack…

BitcoinApr 26