Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

Greg Abel Reveals Berkshire’s ‘Narrow AI’ Direction After Buffett Retirement

Greg Abel told Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Saturday that the conglomerate will adopt artificial intelligence (AI) only where it adds clear value, rejecting industry-wide hype in his first annual meeting as the designated successor to Warren Buffett.　　His remarks, delivered in Omaha on May 2, set out a cautious deployment strategy across Berkshires insurance, rail, energy, and manufacturing units. Buffett, who recently retired from the chief executive role, did not weigh in on AI during the session.　　Narrow AI, Not Hype　　Abel told shareholders that AI must improve efficiency, safety, or decision-making before Berkshire deploys it. The vice chairman pointed to railroad subsidiary BNSF, where targeted AI tools are sharpening operations, and to insurance, where the company uses technology to flag fraud and deepfake threats.　　Organizers opened the meeting with an AI-generated video of Buffett, which Abel called a serious risk Berkshire manages every day.　　“It has to be additive to our businesses. Were not going to do AI for the sake of AI,” he said.　　The framing extends Buffetts long-standing skepticism of unproven tech narratives, and stands in contrast to peers cutting jobs or rebranding around AI capabilities.　　Energy Unit Positioned for Data-Center Boom　　The clearest growth angle came from Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Data centers already account for

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Satirical video escalates tensions, complicates Israel-Lebanon withdrawal plans

Tech　　Satirical video escalates tensions, complicates Israel-Lebanon withdrawal plans　　The “Israel withdraws from Lebanon by June 30, 2026” market is currently priced at 9.5% YES, down from 12% a week ago. The “Israel withdraws from Lebanon by May 31, 2026” market is priced at 2.7% YES, down from 4% a week ago.　　## Key Takeaways　　– The satirical video mocking Hezbollahs leadership on Lebanese television appears to have escalated tensions, suggesting a decrease in the likelihood of Israeli withdrawal. – Continued Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets and the uproar over the video are consistent with scenarios where escalation persists. – U.S.-mediated contacts between Israel and Lebanon may indicate ongoing efforts to manage tensions despite the current uproar.　　## Article Body　　Tensions in Lebanon have intensified following a satirical video aired by Lebanons LBCI network, mocking Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem. This development comes amid ongoing Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and efforts by the U.S. to mediate between Israel and Lebanon. The situation is part of the broader Israel-Hezbollah conflict, which reignited with heavy fighting in March 2026. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect on April 16, 2026, but violations continue, with Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah drone attacks maintaining pressure. The controversial video has heightened

05-03Industry

Ethereum Price Prediction: Smart Money Trap On The Monthly Chart As Foundation Sells Another 10,000 ETH

ETH trades at $2,302, up 0.32%, below the Bollinger midline at $2,324 and SAR at $2,403 with lower band at $2,240 as key support.Ethereum Foundation sold another 10,000 ETH to BitMine at $2,292, its third OTC sale totaling 25,000 ETH since March.ETH failed the February range high while Bitcoin cleared it in April, a Smart Money divergence pointing to continued relative weakness.　　Bitcoin captured liquidity above the February monthly range high in April. ETH ran toward $2,500, failed to close above the same level, and returned to range. That divergence is the most important thing happening on the ETH chart right now, and it sits underneath a daily setup that has not managed a close above the Bollinger midline since late April.　　ETH Daily Chart: Below The Midline, SAR Still Pointing Down　　The Bollinger midline at $2,324 has been in resistance since the late April rejection from $2,408. Price at $2,302 is below it, and the SAR at $2,403 sits higher, both indicators aligned bearish on the daily. The lower band at $2,240 is the next meaningful support, with a close below it opening the $2,000 February cycle low.　　The upper band at $2,408 lines up with the April rejection high. Clearing the SAR

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Ethereum Validators Confirm Block 25 Million After Nearly 11 Years of Runtime

The distinction matters: the base layer has never fully stopped globally for an extended stretch, but it has experienced some degraded performance, some client failures, and finalization gaps over its history.　　Under proof-of-stake (PoS), which Ethereum adopted at the Merge in September 2022, the network targets one block every 12 seconds. Before the Merge, under proof-of-work ( ), average block times ran between 13 and 15 seconds. That pace has generated roughly 7,000 blocks per day in recent months, with each block bundling transactions, usage data, base fees, and validator rewards into a cryptographically linked record.　　Each block proposed under goes through a slot of approximately 12 seconds and reaches finality after two epochs, a process that takes about 15 minutes. Block 25,000,000 followed the same path, finalized by validator consensus without intervention from any central authority.　　The network‘s size now runs into hundreds of gigabytes, with tens of millions of locked in . ( ) solutions continue to carry a growing share of Ethereum’s transaction , though some networks built on Ethereum have experienced their own clear outages. The development roadmap includes plans for single-slot finality, which would compress the current 15-minute finalization window to a single 12-second slot.　　Ethereum has processed through

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XRP spot ETFs attract $2.2M inflows as BTC, ETH see outflows amid tensions

## Market Snapshot　　Bitcoin price target markets show a significant decline in optimism. The $80,000 target is priced at 0.1% YES, down from 3% 24 hours ago and 58% a week ago. The $150,000 target remains at 0.1% YES, unchanged.　　## Key Takeaways　　– Market behavior suggests a shift in institutional sentiment, with XRP spot ETFs seeing inflows while BTC and ETH face outflows. – The geopolitical tension involving the US, Israel, and Iran appears to influence risk asset de-escalation, affecting crypto ETF flows. – Bitcoin price targets reflect reduced optimism, with the $80,000 target seeing a drastic drop in YES pricing.　　## Article Body　　XRP spot ETFs have observed net inflows of $2.2 million, contrasting with Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, which have experienced net outflows. This development comes amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, involving the US, Israel, and Iran, now in its fourth week. The geopolitical tensions have affected global risk appetite, leading to significant outflows from several crypto ETFs. Similar to the impact of the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict, these tensions have prompted a selective rotation rather than a broad exit from crypto assets, with some institutions opting for Solana ETFs.　　## Market Interpretation　　The current market pricing suggests a pessimistic outlook for

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Ethereum Foundation Sells Another 10K ETH to BitMine for $22.9M

Just one week before to this sale, at $2,387 per coin, a transaction involving 10,000 ETH was finalized.The Foundations ETH sales have been the subject of criticism in the past, and the organization even announced plans to cap them last year.　　In its third round of over-the-counter (OTC) sales to BitMine Immersion Technologies, the Ethereum Foundation has sold 10,000 ETH for an additional $22.9 million, or an average price of $2,292 per coin.　　In a post on X published on Friday, the Ethereum Foundation said that the proceeds from this sale would go toward supporting the organizations fundamental purposes, including protocol research and development, ecosystem development, community grant financing, and more.　　Just one week before to this sale, at $2,387 per coin, a transaction involving 10,000 ETH was finalized. In March, the Foundation sold 5,000 ETH to BitMine for about $2,043. This was the first sale to BitMine. Combined, BitMine has purchased ETH from the Foundation valued at almost $47 million in the last seven days.　　Rising Criticism Over Sales　　This comes after last week, the foundation reportedly abandoned its declared aim of having 70,000 staked ETH and instead unstaked 17,035 ETH, valued at almost $40 million. The Foundations ETH sales have been the subject

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Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction: ETH Holds Near $2,300 as Bulls Eye $2,340 and CME Gap Zone

Ethereum (ETH) is trading near a key breakout zone, with bulls watching the $2,340 resistance as a potential trigger for a move towards the $2,400–$2,650 CME gap region.　　Ethereum price is trading near a key decision area as ETH continues to hold around the $2,300 region. The latest setup shows a market that is no longer falling aggressively, but still needs a clean breakout to confirm stronger upside.　　According to Brave New Coin, Ethereum is trading around $2,307, nearly flat over the last 24 hours, with 24-hour volume above $7.26 billion.　　Ethereum (ETH) was trading at around $2,307, down 0.05% in the last 24 hours. Source: Brave New Coin　　Bullish Divergence Keeps $2,340 in Focus　　The short-term technical picture has improved after Ethereum reacted from support. Trader Symba highlighted that ETH showed a bullish divergence near the $2,265–$2,275 zone, where price made a lower move while RSI started to recover.　　That reaction pushed ETH higher and brought price close to the $2,340 resistance area. This level is now the first major upside test. A clean move above $2,340 would show that buyers are gaining control and could open a push towards $2,400.　　ETH reacted from the $2,265–$2,275 support zone after bullish divergence appeared, with $2,340 now acting

05-03Ethereum

Iran expands military strikes, heightening instability and leadership change odds

## Market Snapshot　　Reza Pahlavis potential entry into Iran by June 30 is currently priced at 4.5% YES, down from 6% a week ago. The likelihood of an Iran leadership change by December 31 is priced at 33.5% YES, slightly decreasing from 36% in the past 24 hours.　　## Key Takeaways　　– The expansion of Iranian strikes suggests increased instability, impacting the likelihood of a leadership change in Iran. – Market pricing indicates that the ongoing conflict may influence Iran‘s leadership status by the end of 2026. – Prolonged conflict and broader regional involvement suggest potential shifts in Iran’s political landscape.　　## Article Body　　The Iran conflict, which began with Operation Epic Fury led by the US and Israel, has now escalated into a broader regional war. Iran‘s military actions, initially defensive, have expanded to target key energy infrastructures and allied bases, extending into Turkey and other NATO territories. The conflict’s duration has surpassed initial expectations, with ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire amid continued military activity. The situation suggests a complex geopolitical landscape, with Iran asserting control over strategic regions like the Strait of Hormuz and maintaining significant enriched uranium reserves. This escalation could have substantial implications for regional stability and Irans internal political dynamics.　　##

05-03Industry

BARD Technical Analysis May 2

BARD is stuck in a narrow range at the $0.28 level ($0.28-$0.29) while the overall downtrend prevails, with RSI at 33.48 approaching the oversold region and MACD showing a positive histogram; this situation enables both bullish and bearish scenarios.　　Current Market Situation　　BARD is currently trading at the $0.28 price level and exhibiting a narrow consolidation in the $0.28-$0.29 range with a slight 0.50% increase over the last 24 hours. Volume remains at a moderate $8.65 million level, while the overall trend continues as a downtrend. Examining the technical indicators, RSI at 33.48 is positioned near the oversold region, potentially signaling a reaction buy, while MACD‘s positive histogram indicates bullish momentum. However, with the price remaining below EMA20 ($0.31), short-term bearish pressure prevails, and Supertrend’s bearish signal emphasizes the $0.36 resistance. Critical support stands at $0.2724 (strength score 87/100) and resistance at $0.2852 (60/100). In multi-timeframe (MTF) analysis, 2 strong levels were detected across 1D, 3D, and 1W timeframes: 1 support/1 resistance on 1D, with neutral structures on the others. This setup indicates that market participants are searching for direction, with clear triggers expected for both scenarios.　　Scenario 1: Bullish ScenarioHow Does This Scenario Occur？　　For the bullish scenario to unfold, the $0.2852 resistance

05-03Industry

FTC Seeks $4.7 Billion Restitution from Alex Mashinsky

The American Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ruled that former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky must pay $4.7 billion in compensation for losses stemming from Celsius‘s 2022 collapse. The decision, announced on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, bans Mashinsky for life from the crypto and financial services industries. Most of the ruling is suspended; Mashinsky is currently only required to pay $10 million. If he lies in his asset declaration or hides significant assets, the full amount will be collected. This development marks the closure of one of the crypto industry’s largest fraud cases.　　Details of the FTCs $4.7 Billion Ruling Against Alex Mashinsky　　Celsius was a platform that allowed users to deposit and lend cryptocurrencies; however, its 2022 bankruptcy resulted in billions of dollars in losses. The FTC‘s complaint highlights that Mashinsky and other Celsius executives marketed these services misleadingly and deceived consumers. The ruling places the $4.7 billion liability remaining from Celsius’s bankruptcy directly on Mashinsky; it also imposes reporting and record-keeping requirements for up to 18 years. Mashinsky pleaded guilty in December 2024 to commodity fraud and manipulating the price of Celsiuss CEL token, receiving a 12-year prison sentence. Institutions such

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