Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

New ‘PACTs’ idea could help early Bitcoin holders prepare for a quantum future

A researcher at Paradigm has put forward a new idea that could help early Bitcoin holders prepare for a future quantum threat, without touching their coins or revealing who they are.　　In a May 1 paper, Dan Robinson introduced “Provable Address-Control Timestamps,” or PACTs. The concept is to help prove you control your Bitcoin today, and keep that proof in reserve for a future when it might matter.　　Robinson described it as a possible way of “letting Bitcoin holders protect themselves” without having to publicly move their coins.　　At its core, PACTs are about timing.　　A user creates a cryptographic proof showing they control a private key. That proof is then timestamped using Bitcoin‘s existing infrastructure. After that, it stays private and unused unless the day comes when it’s needed.　　If Bitcoin ever shifts to quantum-resistant rules, those stored proofs could become a lifeline. Users could potentially present them through zero-knowledge methods to regain access to funds, even if older cryptography is no longer trusted.　　What is PACTs different route？　　The proposal comes as developers debate how Bitcoin should respond to advances in quantum computing.　　One of the leading ideas, BIP-361 from Jameson Lopp, would give users time to move their funds into safer, quantum-resistant addresses. Eventually, older

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Bitcoin Price Action Favors Bears But Profit Taking Overwhelms Each Rally

Bitcoin (BTC) traders pushed the price to $77,400, but data suggests profit-taking may thwart the bulls goal of turning the $77,000 to $80,000 zone into support.　　Orderbook data from TRDR shows over $130 million in asks extending from $76,700 to $79,300.　　Given Bitcoins negative futures funding rate and the small negative long-short delta (-$1.47 million at the time of writing), bulls have a slight edge in the short-term.　　The situation could shift further in their favor if the BTC price pushes into short liquidity starting at $76,800, where there is a -$66.5 million to -$189 million negative delta, meaning short positions face a significantly higher risk of forced closure.　　From a technical analysis perspective, the current price action saw Bitcoin lock in $75,000 as support through a , and it also traded back above the 20-day moving average ($76,067) after falling below it on Wednesday and Thursday.　　In the short-term, the most desirable outcome for bulls would be a repeat of this weeks price action, where, in this case, BTC rallies through the channel trendline resistance at $79,000, followed by another SR-flip to .　　Beyond the expected profit-taking kicking in at $77,000, a volume spike in either spot or perpetual futures markets is the missing ingredient

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Fed’s Bowman flags rising AI risks to banks, calls for coordinated oversight

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman urged regulators to work more closely together as artificial intelligence tools rapidly make their way into the banking system, warning that the same technology helping firms defend themselves could also be turned against them.　　Speaking at a Financial Stability Oversight Council roundtable on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, Bowman said regulators are still figuring out “how best to oversee” these fast-moving technologies as banks begin integrating them into core operations.　　One example she pointed to was Mythos, an advanced system built by Anthropic that can scan software for vulnerabilities.　　“Anthropics Mythos… shows the dynamic nature of this technology and how quickly its capabilities can develop.”　　The concern, Bowman indicated, is straightforward but serious: tools that help banks find weaknesses in their systems could just as easily be used by attackers to exploit them.　　Safer ways for banks to adopt AI　　Behind the scenes, regulators are now wrestling with a practical question — whether existing rules are enough.　　For years, banks have operated under model risk frameworks designed to keep quantitative systems in check. But AI, especially newer generative models, doesnt always behave in predictable ways. That makes it harder to test, monitor, and explain — all things regulators typically expect.　　Officials

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Tether Q1 2026 Report: $1.04B Profit and Record Reserves

Tether (USDT) released its audit report for the first quarter of 2026 on Friday and announced a net profit of $1.04 billion. This result strengthens the company‘s financial position while elevating its excess reserves to a record $8.23 billion. The report, prepared by the global independent accounting firm BDO, confirms Tether’s continued profitability, though it falls short of last years annual earnings exceeding $10 billion. The report provides a snapshot of reserves as of March 31 and does not constitute a full financial audit. The company has renewed market confidence with this data.　　Tether Q1 2026 Financial Results and Market Impact　　Tethers reserves are concentrated in short-term high-quality liquid instruments; as of March 31, with $141 billion exposure to US Treasury bonds, it entered the global top 20 holders and positioned itself alongside sovereign nations like Saudi Arabia and South Korea. The report also mentions limited asset classes like gold and bitcoin; these establish a conscious balance between liquidity and resilience. Total assets exceeded $191.7 billion, liabilities $183.5 billion; of which $183.4 billion corresponds to issued digital tokens.Excess Reserves: $8.23 billion (record level)US Treasury Bonds: $141 billion (global top 20)Circulating USDT: Stable throughout the quarter　　Special investments made through Tether Investments are completely

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RAY Technical Analysis May 1

RAY, with an impressive 10.44% rise in the last 24 hours, jumped to the $0.85 level, solidifying its short-term uptrend, while RSI approaching 76 indicates the overbought zone and puts the risk of a possible correction on the table.　　Market Outlook and Current Situation　　The RAY market is facing clear upward momentum on the daily timeframe. With the current price positioned at $0.85, the 24-hour range occurred between $0.75-$0.85, and volume stands at a supportive level of $4.10 million. This movement can be evaluated as part of the general altcoin rally; as RAY, reflecting the strong position of the Raydium protocol in the DeFi ecosystem, is regaining investor interest. While the uptrend continues, the price is comfortably tracking above EMA20 ($0.72), indicating that short-term bulls are in control.　　However, the dynamics behind this rally should be carefully examined. Bitcoin‘s sideways movement across the market may limit such jumps in altcoins. RAY’s 10.44% gain over 24 hours raises sustainability questions due to relatively modest volume. Multi-timeframe confluence analysis reveals that 4 support and 4 resistance levels are strongly clustered on the 1D chart; on 3D and 1W timeframes, there is no clear participation yet, signaling that we are at a stage testing the depth

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Crypto ETFs: Japans JPX Exchange To List Bitcoin & Other Altcoin ETFs

Spot Bitcoin ETFs flow data　　Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of about $263.2 million on April 27, $89.7 million on April 28 and $137.6 million on April 29. The withdrawals were widespread among the key funds, which suggests a temporary dip in investor enthusiasm.　　A similar pattern can be observed with Ethereum ETFs, albeit on a smaller scale. The net outflows were roughly $50.4 million on April 27, $21.8 million on April 28 and then $87.8 million on April 29.　　These figures suggest that while institutional interest in crypto exposure is structurally sound, flows can be highly volatile in response to market events. On the contrary, altcoin ETFs like XRP ETF saw inflows of $81 million.　　The outflows, while temporary, reflect volatility as JPX prepares to launch crypto ETFs. In the past, Japan has adopted a conservative stance on digital assets. Nonetheless, there has been a recent uptick in regulatory interest, as policymakers explore ways to bring crypto assets into traditional financial instruments.　　Crypto ETFs, if approved on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, would be a game-changer for Asias markets. It would place Japan in the same camp as other global economies that have adopted regulated crypto investment vehicles.　　Conclusion　　Crypto news highlighted Japan Exchange Groups plans

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Coinbase CUSHY credit fund targets institutions

Coinbase Asset Management announced CUSHY on April 30, a tokenised stablecoin credit fund for qualified institutional investors running on Ethereum, Solana, and Base, with Apollo handling private credit origination, Superstate issuing tokenised shares via FundOS, and Northern Trust administering the fund.Coinbase CUSHY targets yield from three sources: public digital credit, private asset-based lending through Apollo, and structural alpha from tokenisation incentives and on-chain market positions.CUSHY is the first external fund issued on Superstate‘s FundOS platform, which already manages over $1 billion in AUM through Superstate’s own USTB and USCC products.COIN stock rose 3.7% on the April 30 announcement as the fund arrives amid the CLARITY Act debate over whether stablecoin yield can be offered directly to users.　　Coinbase CUSHY was unveiled on April 30 by Coinbase Asset Management, positioning the product as a bridge between traditional fixed-income markets and on-chain settlement infrastructure. As crypto.news reported, the strategy is structured as a diversified credit fund where qualified investors access tokenised shares across Ethereum, Solana, and Base, with Coinbase Prime handling custody and trading. “With CUSHY, we are fusing the high-velocity efficiency of digital rails with the institutional rigour of traditional credit,” said Anthony Bassili, President of Coinbase Asset Management. The fund is

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Ethereum ETFs Shed $184M Over 4-Day Negative Streak

Ethereum ETFs posted $184 million in outflows over four straight days through April 30.Bitcoin ETFs also shed $476 million over the same period, but saw a $14.76 million inflow Thursday.Myriad users see a 55% chance Ethereum hits $3,000 next, up from 46% on Monday.　　exchange-traded funds extended their losing streak to four days on Thursday, shedding nearly $184 million as geopolitical uncertainty offset record highs in U.S. stocks.　　The outflows accelerated on April 29, when Ethereum ETFs posted $87.7 million in net redemptions, the largest single-day exit since March 26, according to SoSoValue data. Cumulative flows for Ethereum ETFs now stand at $11.9 billion, down from a peak of $12.9 billion in mid-January.　　Despite the outflows, Ethereums price climbed 2.2% over the same period, trading at $2,313 on Thursday, per CoinGecko data. The divergence suggests selling pressure on the fund product has not translated directly to spot market weakness.　　On prediction market Myriad, owned by Decrypt‘s parent company Dastan, users see a 55% chance that Ethereum’s next major move reaches $3,000, up from 46% on April 30.　　Why ETF outflows matter now　　The four-day negative streak for Ethereum ETFs coincides with broader weakness in crypto investment products. Bitcoin ETFs shed $476 million over the same four-day

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Ethereum Shows Strength With $1 Billion In Buying Despite Hawkish Fed

Ethereum　　Ethereum Shows Strength With $1 Billion In Buying Despite Hawkish Fed　　Bitcoin Ethereum News　　My name is Godspower Owie, and I was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three siblings who have always been my idols and mentors, helping me to grow and understand the way of life.　　My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They‘ve always supported me in good and bad times and never for once left my side whenever I feel lost in this world. Honestly, having such amazing parents makes you feel safe and secure, and I won’t trade them for anything else in this world.　　I was exposed to the cryptocurrency world 3 years ago and got so interested in knowing so much about it. It all started when a friend of mine invested in a crypto asset, which he yielded massive gains from his investments.　　When I confronted him about cryptocurrency he explained his journey so far in the field. It was impressive getting to know about his consistency and dedication in the space despite the risks involved, and these are the major reasons why I got so interested in cryptocurrency.　　Trust me, I‘ve had my share of experience with the

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Ethereum news (ETH): Tom Lees BitMine secures another 10,000 ether from Ethereum Foundation

The Ethereum Foundation has sold another 10,000 ether (ETH) in an over-the-counter deal to Tom Lees BitMine (BMNR), continuing a string of treasury sales this year.　　In a post on X on Friday, the organization said it finalized the sale at an average price of $2,292.15 per token, implying proceeds of roughly $22.9 million. The counterparty was BitMine Immersion Technologies, a repeat buyer that has increasingly acted as a key institutional accumulator of ETH from the foundation.　　The latest transaction follows a similar March deal in which the foundation sold 5,000 ETH to BitMine at about $2,042 per ETH, raising roughly $10.2 million.　　Like prior sales, the Ethereum Foundation said proceeds will go toward core operations & activities, including protocol research and development, ecosystem growth and community grants, a longstanding funding model for the organization.　　The foundation added that the transaction is part of its formal treasury management strategy, under which ETH holdings are periodically converted into fiat to maintain operating runway and reduce market impact. These deals are typically executed OTC to avoid disrupting spot markets.　　Bitmine, which is helmed by Fundstrat‘s Tom Lee, continues to participate in these transactions, which underscores its growing role as one of the largest corporate ETH holders. The

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