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Garret Jin, founder of the now‑defunct crypto exchange BitForex, transferred his remaining Ethereum [$ETH] holdings to Binance [BNB]. Notably, on‑chain data shows he deposited 225,627 $ETH, valued at $528.19 million. In total, prior wallet activity indicates that Jin moved about 577,896 $ETH, worth $1.35 billion, into Binance over just four days, including this transfer. Source: Lookonchain/X That said, about eight months ago, when $ETH was trading at $4,591, most of Jin’s current holdings were swapped from Bitcoin [$BTC]. However, with Ethereum trading far below its previous peak, the value of Jin’s holdings has dropped sharply. On‑chain data shows he is…

While US President Donald Trump has reiterated that both diplomatic and military options remain on the table in the ongoing tensions with Iran, uncertainty persists regarding a possible agreement between the parties. Trump stated that he was awaiting the “full text” of a draft agreement that had been presented to him, while describing the blockade against Iran as a “very friendly blockade.” According to Iranian media, the Tehran government has presented the US with a plan to end the war “on all fronts.” According to a senior Iranian official, this proposal includes reopening maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz…

The White House is pushing to pass the CLARITY Act before July 4, 2026, as lawmakers race to approve the biggest crypto regulatory framework in U.S. history. At the same time the banking lobby groups are reportedly trying to derail the bill. As the concern grows, investors are wondering what will happen if the CLARITY Act fails to pass. Will Bitcoin price crash? What Happens If the CLARITY Act Fails? Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says institutional investors are unlikely to abandon crypto even if the Clarity Act fails to pass. He pointed out that during the 2018 and 2022 market…

$XRP Ledger sidechain Xahau is in the spotlight amid the launch of Blockchain-Based Settlement for Euro remittances to Ethiopia. Global payments infrastructure company TerraPay, in partnership with Cooperative Bank of Oromia, announced the launch of Blockchain-Based Settlement for inward remittances to Ethiopia. The initiative, which supports euro-denominated remittance flows from Europe, was developed in collaboration with the Inclusive Financial Technology Foundation (INFTF). INFTF and TerraPay worked together with Ethiopian financial authorities to establish the regulatory and technical framework for the blockchain-based inward remittance settlement. A major milestone on the Xahau roadmap has been completed!From core developers to fintechs and banks,…

Yes, you read the title right. The number of bullish bitcoin wagers, the so-called $BTC/USD long positions, on the OG exchange Bitfinex has hit multi-month highs. But, bulls, hold your cheers, as this metric has become a textbook “contrary indicator” over the years, with upswings characterizing bitcoin’s price downtrends. Highest since 2023 The number of $BTC/USD longs has increased to 79,343, the highest since November 2023, according to data source CoinDesk. Rising bullish bets usually signal growing upside pressure – a positive read. But historically, the market has done the exact opposite, falling just as Mother Nature turns sunny forecasts…

Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum ($ETH), and Ripple (XRP) are currently trading around key levels on Monday after surging nearly 5%, 2%, and 6%, respectively, in the previous week. Bitcoin has dropped below $81,000, while Ether closed last week’s candle above the key resistance level. This could allow $ETH to record further gains over the next few hours and days despite whale selling pressure. Whales unload some Ether Ether is trading above the $2,300 level on Monday after closing the weekly candle above a key resistance level. The smart money tracker EmberCN revealed over the weekend that a key Bitcoin OG, Garrett…

Deepening inflation fears are pushing U.S. crypto traders into digital assets, as 90% worry the dollar will lose purchasing power. An OKX survey found 49% increased crypto holdings since January, reflecting intensifying pressure on portfolio strategies. Key Takeaways: 90% of surveyed traders fear the dollar will lose purchasing power. 49% increased crypto holdings since January amid rising inflation concerns. 73% expect crypto to play a larger global financial role. Inflation Concerns Drive Crypto Allocation Changes Rising inflation concerns are driving a measurable shift in how U.S. crypto traders allocate capital, according to a survey released May 1, 2026, by OKX,…

Haliey Welch, better known online as the “Hawk Tuah” girl, is back, and no, she has not taken responsibility for her memecoin dip. In a recent interview with Channel 5, she says memecoin scams should be “normalized” by now. “It’s done every single day… like it’s normal at this point,” she says. For the past year, Welch has kept a low profile after being involved in a memecoin scandal. While speaking with Andrew Callaghan of Channel 5, she has denied everything, OnlyFans account included. Hawk Tuah girl still knows nothing about memecoins Welch announced the launch of her Hawk Tuah…

MIAMI — Ripple’s stablecoin business is on track to receive a license from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), according to Jack McDonald, the company’s Senior Vice President of Stablecoins. McDonald made the announcement during a panel at Consensus 2026 in Miami, signaling a significant step forward for the firm’s regulatory strategy in the United States. Regulatory Progress and Global Footprint McDonald noted that the stablecoin division already holds a license from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) and has secured approvals in several other international jurisdictions. The OCC license, if granted, would…

Base, the Layer 2 blockchain developed by Coinbase, has announced that its x402 protocol processed over $100 million in cumulative stablecoin payments during the first quarter of 2025. The milestone, shared via Base’s official social media channels, underscores the growing role of blockchain infrastructure in facilitating machine-to-machine payments, particularly among autonomous AI agents. The x402 Protocol and Its Role in AI Payments The x402 protocol is an open standard for AI-driven payments, designed to enable seamless, low-cost transactions between artificial intelligence agents without human intervention. By integrating stablecoins — digital assets pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar —…