Bitcoin (BTC) extended its two-day decline on Wednesday after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes confirmed the Fed’s decision to hold “the target range for the federal funds rate at 3-½ to 3-¾ percent.” While the Fed maintains its goal of achieving “maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the …
Monthly archives: April 2026
RealOpen and TRON verify $9.4M in USDT for crypto-enabled real estate purchases
Los Angeles, California, April 29, 2026 – RealOpen, the leading platform for buying real estate with crypto, today announced the conclusion of its collaborative “Fast Moves, Fast Payments” Holiday Campaign with TRON, the leading settlement layer for stablecoin transactions. The campaign, which ran from November 17, 2025, through February 28, 2026, offered eligible U.S. homebuyers …
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Powell Keeps Fed Governor Role Past May 15 in First Such Move Since 1948
Key Takeaways: Powell holds a separate Governor term through January 2028, allowing him to stay on the Fed Board after May 15. The DOJ closed its criminal investigation into the Fed’s HQ renovation around April 24, 2026, but Powell said he is watching the remaining steps. Kevin Warsh cleared the Senate Banking Committee 13-11 on …
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Meta Launches USDC Stablecoin Payouts for Creators in Colombia and the Philippines
Key Takeaways: Meta launches USDC stablecoin payouts for creators in Colombia and the Philippines, using Solana and Polygon networks in April 2026. Stripe serves as Meta’s infrastructure partner, enabling low-fee cross-border earnings for creators across Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp. Meta plans to expand stablecoin payouts globally throughout 2026, potentially reaching billions of users across its …
Robinhood Posts $1.07B Q1 Revenue as 47% Crypto Drop Shifts Focus to Equities
Key Takeaways: Robinhood posted $1.07B Q1 revenue, up 15%, but crypto revenue fell 47% to $134M. Robinhood assets jumped 39% to $307B, showing shift from crypto to equities/options. Robinhood expands Cortex AI and Ethereum L2 in 2026 to drive future growth. Crypto Weakness Reshapes Revenue Mix for Robinhood Robinhood Markets Inc. delivered a steady start …
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Bitcoin Swings $2,800 as Traders Dump at $77,882 Peak, Pushing Price Toward $75,100
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell to $75,100 on April 29 after the Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates unchanged. Bitunix analysts warn that rising oil prices may stifle future liquidity for BTC and the crypto economy. Jerome Powell tied the FOMC hold to Middle East tensions, as Brent crude returns to pre-ceasefire levels. Bitcoin’s Volatile …
Unprecedented US, China, Dubai Crypto Scam Crackdown Nets 276 Arrests
Key Takeaways: U.S. authorities cited “unprecedented” cooperation with China and Dubai in arresting 276 suspects. Fraud schemes used pig-butchering tactics, fake platforms, and laundering to steal millions. The case shows authorities are targeting infrastructure behind cross-border crypto fraud operations, not only individual scammers. Global Crypto Scam Crackdown Nets 276 Arrests Worldwide On April 29, 2026, …
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Visa Scales Stablecoin Rails to Nine Networks as Partners Cite Real-World Demand
Key Takeaways: Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot reached a $7 billion annualized run rate in April 2026, up 50% from the prior quarter. Visa now supports nine blockchains, including Polygon, Base, and Arc, covering 130-plus card programs in over 50 countries. Circle, Coinbase, and Polygon joined Visa’s expanded multi-chain settlement layer. Visa Pushes Stablecoin Settlement to …
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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady at 3.5–3.75%
Key Takeaways: The Fed voted 8–4 on April 29, 2026, to hold the federal funds rate at 3.5–3.75%, with Stephen Miran dissenting for a cut. The FOMC cited Middle East uncertainty and elevated inflation above the 2% target as key reasons to hold rates steady. Bowman, Kashkari, Logan, and Miran split on approach, signaling internal …
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Stable Sea integrates WisdomTree tokenized Treasury fund for corporate cash management
Treasury management startup Stable Sea has integrated WisdomTree’s tokenized US Treasury money market fund into its platform, in a move aimed at helping businesses generate yield on idle cash. On Wednesday, Stable Sea said the WisdomTree Government Money Market Digital Fund (WTGXX) is now available on its platform, allowing corporate clients to allocate excess cash …
Price predictions 4/29: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, XMR
Key points: Buyers are struggling to sustain the BTC rebound, suggesting bears are attempting a comeback. Several major altcoins risk breaking below their support levels, signaling a deeper short-term pullback. Bitcoin (BTC) rallied above $77,900 on Wednesday, but the long wick on the candlestick shows selling on rallies. On-chain analyst Willy Woo said in a …
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Kustodia launches smart contract escrow for LATAM’s $600m fraud crisis
Mexico’s first peso-denominated blockchain escrow goes live on SPEI for high-value P2P transactions. Mexico City, April 29, 2026 — Kustodia, a programmable escrow platform for Latin America’s high-value economy, today announced the public launch of its smart contract escrow service in Mexico. Buyers and sellers can now protect any transaction — from used vehicles to …
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Bitcoin falls as traders cut risk ahead of FOMC: Will TradFi, spot ETF volumes bolster $70K support?
Bitcoin (BTC) fell from its local high at $79,500 as traders repositioned ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday. Historical data shows that since the start of 2025, BTC has corrected seven out of 10 times after an interest rate cut. Bitcoin’s reaction to interest rate cut decisions in 2025 and …
Crypto Founder Allegedly Masterminds $16,000,000 ‘Insured’ Coin Offering, Splurges on Luxury Homes and Horse: SEC
US regulators just filed a complaint against a crypto executive who allegedly carried out a $16 million fraudulent securities offering. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that GIBF GP Inc. and Monsoon Blockchain Corporation founder Donald Basile offered investors Simple Agreements for Future Tokens (SAFTs) that would supposedly allow them to receive a crypto …
Most crypto investors believe Bitcoin is undervalued: Coinbase survey
More than 70% of crypto investors believe that Bitcoin (BTC) is undervalued, according to a recent Global Investor Survey conducted by Coinbase and Glassnode. The survey found that 82% of institutions and 70% of non-institutions classify the market as a late bear cycle markdown phase, while onchain indicators suggest BTC is entering a “value-accumulation zone.” …
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