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Cardano founder and IOG CEO Charles Hoskinson recently joined the conversation around enhancing Bitcoin messaging capabilities via the OP_RETURN functionality. The conversation emerged after a Cardano DRep, “Psiloblox,” raised concerns about the lack of OP_Return support in most Bitcoin wallets. It highlighted missed opportunities for users to attach messages to Bitcoin transactions. In response, Hoskinson described the critique as “interesting.” Notably, the context of the conversation is the Cardano native wallet, Lace, adding Bitcoin support. Given the significance, Cardano proponents like Psiloblox are lauding the move and highlighting weaknesses in other wallet services. https://t.co/PU7h5btwlj pic.twitter.com/bQ0LE3OYP2 — Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) April…

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Financial giants mulling ways to better serve clients clamoring for crypto is no longer surprising. That doesn’t exactly make it any less significant, though. First up is Morgan Stanley, which is reportedly working on adding crypto trading to its E*Trade platform (possibly next year). A spokesperson declined to comment when I requested for details. This report — citing people familiar — doesn’t shock us, given our own reporting in recent weeks and months (even years). It’s even less surprising now, given the changing US regulatory landscape…

A series of sudden unknown transfers stunned the cryptocurrency space this morning. As became known thanks to reports from Whale Alert, approximately $373 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) was transferred today between several unknown wallets, but what drew specific attention was one of the biggest names in institutional custody behind a major piece of it. NYDIG (New York Digital Investment Group), a prominent Bitcoin custodian for financial institutions, was responsible for one of the largest transfers. Roughly 2,860 BTC, valued at $270 million, was moved from an NYDIG-managed wallet to a separate address — not new, but far from well-worn.…

U.S. stocks rallied Friday as better-than-expected job growth and fresh signals from China about trade negotiations helped investors shake off recent concerns around tariffs. The S&P 500 extended its winning streak to nine days, which is the longest in 20 years. The S&P 500 rose 1.47%, marking its ninth straight day of gains—its longest winning streak since November 2004. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.39%, or more than 570 points, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.51%. Markets responded positively to the Labor Department’s April employment report, which showed the U.S. added 177,000 nonfarm payrolls, well above economists’ forecasts of…

Hayden Davis-linked wallets launch FRIES token, showing patterns similar to previous controversial projects like LIBRA and WOLF. Investigations into LIBRA reveal heavy losses, potential fraud, and insider trading, raising concerns over FRIES’ launch activities. Hayden Davis has once again caused a stir in the crypto space. The figure who has long been associated with various controversies has reportedly launched a new token called FRIES. What makes the community even more suspicious is that analysis from Bubblemaps shows that the pattern of wallet movements involved in FRIES is exactly the same as the pattern found when LIBRA and WOLF were launched.…

On-chain data aggregator CryptoQuant has published a chart with an important Bitcoin metric showing a significant rise. This metric is the Bitcoin Supply in Profit, and the report by a company’s analyst reveals that “an increase in the supply in profit tends to fuel bullish phases.” This report came out while Bitcoin is striving to regain the $95,000 level briefly reached, and then quickly lost on Monday. Bitcoin Supply in Profit nearing 90% level Bitcoin Supply in Profit refers to the part of the circulating BTC supply that is currently worth more than when it was bought or last moved.…

Tokenized assets’ momentum continues accelerating, prominent financial institutions are leading the way, and Lumia stands above all. This shift has begun to impact regulatory bodies in major economies, which have started adapting frameworks to accommodate the change. The Institutional Shift Toward Tokenized AssetsMomentum is building. What once sat on the periphery of financial innovation—tokenized assets—is now at the center of institutional strategy.In the United States, regulatory bodies are adapting. The @FDICgov now permits… pic.twitter.com/0fDmQVR3c3 — Lumia (@BuildOnLumia) May 2, 2025 According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), supervised institutions in the United States may now carry out crypto-related actions…

With just days left in April, Ethereum’s biggest meme coin Shiba Inu (SHIB) is setting up for what could be a standout month. Historical data points to May as a strong period for SHIB, and if the pattern holds, a 77.8% surge could be next. Looking back at SHIB’s price history by CryptoRank, May has delivered some of its biggest moves. In 2021, the meme coin skyrocketed over 350% during the month. Even after more muted years, like 2024’s 13.2% gain, the average May return still clocks in at an impressive 77.8%. That kind of track record is hard to…

Bitcoin appears to be just 24 to 48 hours away from triggering a golden cross, one of the most potent technical signals in trading. Bitcoin has been consolidating following its dramatic breakout above $90,000. It is currently trading at about $94,900. Price action is flattening just below important resistance levels, but the momentum has not diminished entirely. Despite Bitcoin breaking well above the 100 EMA, which is unusual this far into a rally, the 100 EMA is still above the 50 EMA at $88,837, which is just a little above the current price. The crucial part is that the 50-day…

President Trump is again urging lower interest rates after bullish US employment data. Some analysts are hopeful that new rate cuts will generate positive momentum for Bitcoin. However, there are no signs that Powell will change his mind. If anything, it’s even less likely. Tariffs could cause unprecedented chaos, and the economy doesn’t need rate cuts to survive right now. Can Trump Compel Cuts to US Interest Rates? Earlier today, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest jobs report, which seems quite bullish in the face of recession fears. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 177,000, far outperforming…