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Ethereum is showing fresh signs of strength as price breaks key resistance and futures traders add new long positions. Still, analysts say the rebound may only be a short term recovery, with lower lows still possible later in 2026. Ethereum Breakout Holds, but Analyst Warns of New Lows Ethereum may be trying to recover, but one analyst said the move still does not confirm a broader trend reversal. In a chart shared on X, Ted Pillows said $ETH broke above the $2,150 to $2,200 resistance zone. The chart shows Ethereum trading near $2,257 against Tether on the daily timeframe. It…

According to Nick Timiraos, a journalist known for his close ties to the FED, FED Chairman Jerome Powell delivered important messages regarding his role within the institution as his term comes to an end. Powell’s remarks could have significant implications for the upcoming leadership change and political balance in Washington. Powell hinted that he could remain in his role as chairman if a successor is not appointed before his term ends on May 15. This statement stands out as the clearest assessment to date regarding a possible transition process at the Fed. On the other hand, Powell stated that he…

Welcome to our institutional newsletter, Crypto Long & Short. This week: Bob Williams on how stricter crypto regulations in Asia are putting more personal responsibility on senior leaders, making strong governance and D&O insurance essential. The FBI’s Haidy Grigsby on how crypto scams are increasingly targeting experienced investors by building trust and tricking them into making larger deposits until their money is gone. Top headlines institutions should pay attention to by Francisco Rodrigues. Hyperliquid’s TradFi bet is now 40% of its own volume in Chart of the Week. -Alexandra Levis Expert Insights Asia’s digital asset crackdown: accountability gets personal By…

ASI Alliance and Matterhorn have announced a strategic partnership to bring AI-powered, safety-focused decentralized application (dApp) development to ASI:Chain, according to an announcement shared with Finbold on April 10. Matterhorn, the developer of an AI-native “vibecoding” integrated development environment (IDE), is collaborating with the Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) Alliance ( which includes SingularityNET, Fetch.ai, and CUDOS) to address security challenges associated with AI-generated smart contract code. Partnership to address security risks in AI-generated smart contracts The collaboration comes as AI-assisted coding becomes more widely adopted, particularly in blockchain development. According to the release, while many tools enable developers to generate smart…

Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee is calling the bottom on the stock market, a prediction that, if correct, would flow directly into bitcoin , ether ($ETH) and the broader crypto market given how the asset classes tend to correlate. The macro strategist said that the Iran ceasefire meant “the bottom is in” for the stock market, and that a break above the S&P 500’s 200-day moving average at 6,617 would trigger “a decisive move higher,” in a CNBC appearance on Wednesday. E-mini futures were already trading at 6,820 by Thursday morning, well past his trigger. Lee’s framework rests on two points.…

Table of Contents What Is TreasuryPlus (TPLUS) and How Does It Work?Why Most Tokenized Funds Have Fallen ShortWho Is Behind TPLUS, And What Is Their Track Record?How Does Synthesys Connect the Distribution Network?From Tokenized Treasuries to Tokenized Private CreditLINK Classified as a Digital Commodity on the Same DayConclusionResources Frequently Asked Questions EPOCH Digital Credit, Synthesys, and Chainlink have jointly launched TreasuryPlus (TPLUS), a digitally native tokenized private credit fund distributed across 22 channels in six global financial markets from day one. It is the first tokenized private credit fund of its kind to combine institutional-grade fund administration with cross-chain interoperability…

In brief The SEC has dismissed seven major crypto cases, even while enforcement actions dropped by 22% last year. Penalties dropped to $2.7 billion from $8.2 billion the prior year. Observers say the shift could ease regulatory overhang and unlock institutional capital. The SEC has said that the crypto enforcement campaign conducted under its previous leadership set “misguided expectations” in an annual report that appears to formally reject its past actions against crypto firms. Resources “have been misapplied in prior years to pursue media headlines and run up numbers,” the Commission said, adding that this has “led to misguided expectations…

Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, records a low volatility during Wednesday’s U.S. market hours to currently trade at $2,216. This slowdown in recovery momentum surfaced as the U.S. and Iran continue to comply with each other’s terms despite the recently announced two weeks ceaseful. While the price action wavers in uncertainty, the percentage of $ETH supply stacked has hit a new high, raising the underlying demand pressure for Ethereum price. Iran Accuses US of Breaching 10-Point Deal On April 8th, the Ethereum price recorded an intraday drop of 1.26% to currently trade at $2,211. This pullback a…

Fold just finished its debut year as a public company. The report card is… mixed. The bitcoin-focused financial services firm reported a net loss of $69.6 million for the full year 2025, according to its annual filing released Tuesday. Revenue climbed 34% year-over-year to $31.8 million, but operating losses ballooned from $5.8 million to $27.7 million — nearly a fivefold increase that makes the top-line growth feel like a consolation prize. The numbers behind the red ink Fold’s adjusted EBITDA loss came in at $17.2 million, translating to an adjusted loss per share of $0.41. For a company trading on…

With network growth and active address metrics surging well above typical ranges, Wrapped Ethereum recently reported one of the most aggressive on-chain activity spikes of the year. Explosive activity data The data is clear: in a single day, 32,058 new wallets were created — more than 16 times the average — and the number of active wallets increased to 46,650, more than three times the average. Source: Santiment Liquidity migration is the first and most obvious explanation. In contrast to other altcoins, WETH is an infrastructure rather than a speculative asset. DeFi protocols, decentralized exchanges, lending markets and bridging mechanisms…