🔥 Tether Reports $1.04 Billion Net Profit in Q1 2026, Strengthens USDT Reserves
Tether announced a net profit of approximately $1.04 billion in Q1 2026, with excess reserves increasing to $8.23 billion, reinforcing USDT's stability. The company also holds about $7 billion in Bitcoin, further diversifying its substantial reserves.
⚡ Arbitrum Freezes $72 Million Linked to North Korean Hackers Using Emergency Powers
Arbitrum utilized emergency powers to freeze $72 million associated with North Korean hackers, marking the first time a 9-of-12 multi-signature emergency execution has been deployed. This action follows the freezing of funds related to the $293 million Kelp DAO exploit.
📉 Crypto Venture Capital Funding Drops 74% in April 2026
Crypto venture capital funding saw a significant decline in April 2026, falling by 74% from $2.6 billion in March to $659 million. This marks the lowest monthly total since July 2024, indicating a notable slowdown in investment activity.
📈 Mainstream Asset Performance (24h)
BTC: +2.7% — Bitcoin crossed the $78,000 benchmark, showing a positive trend after a period of volatility.
ETH: +2.0% — Ethereum surpassed the $2,300 mark, with analysts suggesting a potential move towards $3,000 in May if key resistance levels are broken.
SOL: +1.5% — Solana achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 10 billion transactions in a single quarter, reflecting strong network activity despite recent outflows from its spot ETF.
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24h change: -0.41% (slightly down on the day) $BTC What this implies (high-level)
The move is modest, suggesting no major breakout or selloff in the last 24 hours based on price change alone.
In this type of session, short-term direction often depends on whether BTC holds key support levels and whether volume picks up.
What to check next (quick checklist)
24h high/low range: helps identify whether price is compressing or trending.
Volume & volatility: confirms whether the move has conviction.
Key levels to watch: your nearest support (recent swing low) and resistance (recent swing high) on the 1H/4H charts.
Funding / open interest (if using futures): rising OI with flat price can signal buildup; sharp flips can precede volatility.
If you tell me your preferred timeframe (15m / 1H / 4H / 1D) and whether you’re trading spot or futures, I can summarize the key levels and a simple scenario plan (bull/base/bear).
#CryptoStocks Ohio House Approves Bill Exempting ‘Bitcoin Users’ From Minor Tax Burden
The bill, which seeks to grant crypto users and miners certain rights, now moves on to the Ohio State Senate.
Ohio’s House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to move forward with a new crypto bill that seeks several protections for industry participants, advancing it up the legislative chain and inching it closer to becoming law.
If signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Blockchain Basics Act would prohibit state and local governments from restricting the use of digital assets as payment or interfering with individuals’ use of hardware wallets or “self-hosted” wallets.
It would also permit digital asset mining by individuals in residential areas, subject to local ordinances, and allow mining businesses to operate in industrial zones if they meet existing requirements.
#NewsTrade Bill Gates Left Behind By Satoshi Nakamoto: Bitcoin Creator's Wealth Now Eclipses That Of Microsoft Co-Founder Amid Crypto's Sharp Rebound
Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated fortune has surged sharply, surpassing that of tech billionaire Bill Gates.
What happened: As of this writing, the wallet linked to Satoshi owned about $113.8 billion in Bitcoin, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham. 🔥
#BTCBackto100K Bitcoin breaks $100k barrier for first time in months
Bitcoin rose 5.3% in 24 hours to $101,293, topping $100K for the first time since February, says CoinDesk.
The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 5.3% over the past 24 hours to reach $101,293, according to data from CoinDesk. The rally marked a significant milestone for Bitcoin, which had not breached the $100,000 threshold since February.
#BTCPrediction Bitcoin price surged to $97,260 after initially retracing below $94,000 on Wednesday amid India’s missile attack on Pakistan, triggering market-wide volatility. The initial BTC price dip had conceded India’s military assault on nine targets across Pakistan and the disputed Kashmir region.
Bitcoin (BTC) price is hovering around $97,000 at the time of writing on Friday, following a decisive breakout above its key resistance level the previous day, and looks set to post a fourth consecutive week of gains. 🔥
#FOMCMeeting The next FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting will be on May 6–7, 2025. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets eight scheduled times a year to discuss and set monetary policy, and its decisions have a major impact on financial markets, mortgage rates, and economic growth. 🔥
#DigitalAssetBill The "Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2025" aims to transform Pakistan into a digitally empowered nation by fostering a dynamic digital society, a robust digital economy, and efficient digital governance. This bill seeks to promote the development of a comprehensive digital landscape, including initiatives like the National Digital Masterplan, to guide digital initiatives and ensure a unified digital agenda. 🔥
#AltcoinETFsPostponed Franklin Templeton’s XRP ETF decision postponed by SEC in procedural extension
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed its decision on Franklin Templeton’s spot XRP ETF application, setting a new review deadline of June 17, 2025. The ETF, officially known as the Franklin XRP Fund, was filed through Cboe BZX Exchange and initially entered the Federal Register on March 19.
The SEC was expected to rule by May 3, but cited the need for additional time to evaluate the proposed rule change and address regulatory issues raised in the filing.
Franklin Templeton, which manages over $1.5 trillion in assets, is the largest asset manager so far to seek approval for a spot XRP exchange-traded product. The application follows a surge of interest from institutional players in crypto-based funds, joining similar efforts from Grayscale, Bitwise, WisdomTree, and 21Shares. 🔥
#AirdropStepByStep Farmers or investors interested in Movement’s MOVE airdrop, which opened on April 17, can complete tasks and get beta EXP in return.
In hindsight, Movement previously gave away MOVE airdrops. However, a beta test is running now, with all previously farmed points to be reset later. For this activity, participants can only get a boost of farming future points in the main version of the ecosystem. 🔥
#AirdropFinderGuide Another crypto airdrop to watch this week is Nous Research, a blockchain service backed by key supporters, including Paradigm, Distributed Global, Delphi Labs, and North Island Ventures.
Together, these firms, among others, accumulated up to $70 million for the project on April 25, accentuating the confirmed status of the NOUS airdrop. Out of the $70 million, $50 million comprised Series A funding, led by Paradigm at a $1 billion token valuation. 🔥
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