Many "crypto enthusiasts" often complain that the cryptocurrency market (especially recently) is being manipulated by some - "unknown Whales". They supposedly transfer liquidity from one coin (token) to another, or simply make loud statements through certain "Media Opinion Leaders" (like Musk, Trump, Changpeng Zhao ... and others). You can continue the list at your discretion. There are plenty to choose from (!). 😉
But here’s what I would like to ask the crypto community (!). Do you really consider yourselves just (and only) - "sheep for manipulation" ..??! 🙄.
Have you ever had the desire to turn this situation, as they say, - "upside down" ..?! 🥺
And let these (so-called Whales, like Saylor ... and similar), continue to believe in only BTC, buying as much as they can (!). But the point is, if we ourselves do not play along - "turning ourselves into FODDER", and giving them a chance to offload about US (!), they are unlikely to remain profitable while wiping out our investments ... !!! 🤫 And someone might ask "HOW is this possible?".
Trial in Austria for Attempted Terror Attack at Swift Concert
In the district court of Wiener Neustadt, Austria, on Tuesday, April 28, the trial began against suspects accused of planning a terrorist attack at a concert of American pop star Taylor Swift in Vienna in 2024. The proceedings are taking place under heightened security measures. On the defendants' bench are two alleged members of a terrorist organization. One of them, 21-year-old Austrian citizen Beran A., is charged with intending to carry out an attack on concertgoers at Taylor Swift's show at the "Ernst Happel" stadium in August 2024. Following his arrest, all three of Swift's concerts in Vienna were canceled, each expected to draw around 65,000 attendees inside the stadium and thousands of fans outside. According to Beran A.'s lawyer, he intends to plead guilty on the main counts.
"The cartel has lost its former influence": what does the UAE's exit from OPEC mean?
The exit of the third-largest oil producer from OPEC could weaken the cartel's influence and ramp up volatility amid the geopolitical crisis, analysts warned while commenting on the UAE's decision to leave OPEC. This move, experts caution, poses long-term implications for the oil market and the organization itself. The UAE plans to exit OPEC on May 1.
Citi sees no signs of overheating in Japan's tech sector
Japanese stocks showed a sharp recovery in April: the Nikkei 225 index broke the 60,000 mark and hit year-to-date highs, but Citi states that investors shouldn't fear a repeat of last year's correction triggered by the tech sector. The rally was largely concentrated in AI and semiconductor stocks, pushing the Nikkei/TOPIX ratio to a record high of 16.2.
Ryanair CEO Warns of Bankruptcies Among European Airlines
European airlines may face bankruptcy if elevated jet fuel prices persist through the summer months, warned Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary on Thursday. Speaking at the Norges Bank Investment Management conference in Oslo, O'Leary stated that his airline has hedged 80% of its fuel costs, but predicted bankruptcies among competitors if prices stay high.
In western Germany - large-scale searches of Hells Angels bikers
The police in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia conducted a major operation against the Hells Angels motorcycle club on Tuesday, April 28. Raids are happening in 28 cities, including Cologne, Dortmund, Leverkusen, Solingen, Duisburg, Bochum, Oberhausen, and Bielefeld. A total of 1200 police officers, including special units, are involved, as reported by the state ministry of the interior in Düsseldorf.
Iran has no place to store oil: tanks will last a maximum of 22 days
Iran is rapidly running out of crude oil storage tanks. According to research firm Kpler, this threatens to accelerate the pace of production cuts in a country that was once the second-largest producer in OPEC. Bloomberg reports on this. The country's available capacity will last for another 12-22 days, according to Kpler analysts' report. This creates the likelihood that by mid-May, Iran will be forced to cut its daily oil production by another 1.5 million barrels, the experts added.
The UAE will be exiting OPEC and OPEC+ starting May 1, as reported by WAM and Reuters. "The decision was made after a thorough analysis of the UAE's production strategy," WAM stated. This move is expected to impact Saudi Arabia significantly, according to experts. https://static.dw.com/image/76920405_1004.webp The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its decision to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC and OPEC+) effective May 1. This was reported by WAM and Reuters on Tuesday, April 28.
Google has entered a secret deal with the Pentagon
Google has struck a secret deal with the Pentagon for its AI models to be utilized by the U.S. Department of Defense. This was reported by Reuters, referencing The Information's announcement. The company has also confirmed this information to the agency. The Information, citing sources familiar with the situation, notes that the agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google's AI products for any legitimate government purposes. The deal requires the company to assist in setting up security parameters and AI filters at the government's request.
Birth Rate in Germany Falls to Lowest Level Since 1946
In 2025, Germany saw the lowest birth rate since 1946. According to the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden, the birth rates have been on a downtrend for the fourth consecutive year. Preliminary data shows that around 654,300 babies were born last year, which is a 3.4 percent drop compared to the previous year.
Nasdaq Composite dips amid 'OpenAI shock'. Will Mag 7's earnings support it?
The Nasdaq Composite tech index took a dip of just over 1% in the first minutes of trading on April 28, but then it slowed down the drop, losing 0.75% at the time of this publication. This movement comes as reports indicate that OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, missed its own targets for user acquisition and revenue, as previously reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) citing sources.
Standard Chartered, BlackRock, and OKX Launch Collateral System for Tokenized Fund
Standard Chartered (LON:STAN) announced on Tuesday the launch of a system that allows institutional clients to use a tokenized fund of short-term US Treasury bonds from BlackRock as collateral on the crypto trading platform OKX. The lender teamed up with BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) and OKX to enable VIP clients and institutional traders on the platform to use the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity (BUIDL) fund as collateral for trading operations on OKX Middle East.
US President Donald Trump and his national security team are skeptical about Iran's proposal to end the war and open the Hormuz Strait, postponing discussions on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program to a later date, reported Reuters and The Wall Street Journal independently on the night of Tuesday, April 28.
MOEX Index falls below 2700 points for the first time since mid-January
The MOEX Index (IMOEX) dipped by a minimal 1.4%, dropping to 2696.49 points, according to trading data at 16:57 MSK. The last time the Russian stock market traded below the 2700 mark was on January 15, 2026. Russian stocks are still trading despite their fundamental appeal, ignoring the start of the dividend season next week, the rise in global Brent crude prices above $100 per barrel, as well as potential government initiatives in the stock market, note experts at the investment bank 'Sinara'. According to analysts, the market needs a clear signal to start factoring in these elements into stock prices.
T-Mobile Launches Joint Ventures with Oak Hill and Wren House
T-Mobile (NASDAQ:TMUS) announced on Tuesday that it has signed agreements to create two joint ventures aimed at expanding operations for providing fiber-optic internet alongside broadband and wireless services. The company is teaming up with Oak Hill Capital to form a joint venture, merging two firms from the private equity portfolio — GoNetspeed and Greenlight. T-Mobile plans to drop around $2 billion for a 50% stake in this venture, with the deal expected to close in the first half of 2027.
Israel Responds to Ukraine's Protest over Grain Vessel
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar reacted on Monday, April 27, to Kyiv's protest regarding the entry of a Russian vessel, allegedly carrying looted Ukrainian grain, into the Haifa port. "Evidence supporting these accusations has yet to be presented," Saar wrote on social media X, adding that "this matter will be reviewed," and Israeli authorities will act in accordance with the law.
ZetaChain has paused cross-chain transactions due to an attack
The project team announced that the incident only affected internal wallets. The attack was neutralized nine hours after detection. According to DefiLlama, the project lost $300,000, but ZetaChain didn't disclose the exact amount of the hit. The developers promised to release a detailed analysis of the incident and roll out a patch to fix the vulnerability.
World Bank predicts commodity prices will reach a 4-year high
Global commodity prices are set to hit their highest levels since 2022 this year, as the war in Iran continues to disrupt key industrial raw material supplies like oil and metals, the World Bank warned. Bloomberg reports on this. The World Bank's commodity price index is expected to rise by about 16% this year, according to their latest report on 'Commodity Market Outlook'.
In Switzerland, the daughter of the former president of Uzbekistan is being tried in absentia.
In Switzerland, a trial in absentia has started against the daughter of the former president of Uzbekistan. Gulnara Karimova is accused of creating a criminal organization, bribery, and money laundering. She is currently serving time in prison back home. In Switzerland, a federal criminal trial began on Monday, April 27, in the city of Bellinzona against the daughter of the late former president of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, Gulnara. The proceedings are expected to last until May 22, according to the Associated Press.
Advantest shares drop due to cautious guidance, despite a strong quarter
Advantest (TSE:6857) shares dipped today by 5.5%, despite Q4 results that exceeded analysts' expectations. The semiconductor testing equipment manufacturer posted a revenue of ¥328.1 billion for the quarter, marking a 20% increase from the previous quarter and beating the consensus forecast by 14%. Net profit hit ¥126.8 billion, exceeding consensus by 38%. The gross margin stood at 67.4%, while operating margin was at 46.7%.
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