Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

XRP ETF News: April Sees Record Inflows as Institutional Demand Accelerates

Tech　　XRP ETF News: April Sees Record Inflows as Institutional Demand Accelerates　　The post XRP ETF News: April Sees Record Inflows as Institutional Demand Accelerates appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News　　XRP ETF News dominated April as institutional capital surged into XRP-linked products following regulatory clarity and expanding utility. The convergence of ETF inflows, banking participation, and Ripples ecosystem growth positioned XRP at the center of evolving digital asset infrastructure, signaling a notable shift in market structure and sentiment.　　XRP ETF News: Record April Inflows Driven by Regulatory Clarity　　April marked the strongest month of 2026 yet for XRP-ETF, with approximately $81.6 million in fresh capital entering the market. This pushed cumulative inflows to $1.29 billion since their late-2025 launch. Notably, this surge followed a pivotal regulatory milestone, as both the SEC and CFTC jointly classified XRP as a digital commodity in March 2026.　　This designation significantly reduced uncertainty around XRPs legal status. Consequently, institutional investors appeared more confident in allocating capital, with large banking entities also began having exposure in XRP ETFs, too. This transition suggests XRP is increasingly viewed not merely as a speculative asset, but as a viable settlement layer within financial infrastructure.　　Ripple Treasury Platform and RLUSD Expand Institutional Use Cases　　Alongside ETF growth,

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Solana (SOL) Faces Sixth Rejection at $90 — Could $50 Be the Next Target?

Tech　　Solana (SOL) Faces Sixth Rejection at $90 — Could $50 Be the Next Target？Solana has declined 33% in 2025, ranking as the weakest performer among the top five cryptocurrenciesOn-chain transaction volume has fallen for nine straight weeks, now sitting 32% below recent highsPrice action shows six failed attempts to break above $90, with SOL trapped in a $77–$90 rangeThe weekly RSI indicator crossed its signal line in mid-April, mirroring a 2022 pattern that preceded a 2,400% surgeHistorical precedent suggests SOL may retrace to the low-to-mid $50s before resuming its uptrend　　Solana (SOL) is currently hovering near $84 following a rebound from support at $81.40. The asset managed to reclaim ground above $83.50 and pierced through a descending trend line that had capped price action at $83.45 on the hourly timeframe.　　Solana (SOL) Price　　This upward movement coincided with gains in both Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL successfully climbed past the 50% Fibonacci retracement of its recent decline from $85.48 down to $81.40.　　However, selling pressure persists beneath the $85 threshold. The immediate hurdle stands at $84.50, followed by a more significant barrier at $85.50. Bulls would need to push through $87 to establish momentum toward $92 and potentially $102.　　Should SOL struggle to surpass $85.50, key

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XRP price setup flashes rare 3-cycle support signal

XRP traded at $1.38 after gaining 1.11% in 24 hours. However, the token remained down 3.90% over the past seven days. XRP holds near $1.38 as traders watch $1.3930 for a possible momentum shift.Analysts cite bull flag, RSI, MACD, and blue bridge signals as key XRP setups.Ripples Kbank deal and Dubai HQ expansion add institutional context to XRP demand.　　Trading volume stood at $1.55 billion, while market cap reached $84.95 billion. The market is now watching whether XRP can reclaim stronger momentum.　　Analysts said the token must hold key support levels to avoid more weakness. The $1.3930 level remains an important area for short-term direction.　　Analysts track the blue bridge setup　　EGRAG Crypto said XRP is reacting from what he called the “Blue Bridge.” He described it as a macro support line across past cycles. The analyst noted similar reactions in 2018, 2021, and 2026.　　He also pointed to a repeated 71% move after prior touches. However, this remains a chart-based projection, not a confirmed outcome. He said, “Price respects structure before news confirms it.”　　In addition, Cryptoinsightuk said XRP is still holding a bull flag pattern. The analyst added that weekly RSI and MACD have turned bullish. He compared the current setup with the last

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April 2026: Cryptocurrency Suffers Record-Breaking Wave of Hacking Incidents

Tech　　April 2026: Cryptocurrency Suffers Record-Breaking Wave of Hacking IncidentsData from DeFi Llama confirms April 2026 set a record for the highest number of cryptocurrency hacking incidents in a single monthSecurity analysts documented over 24 separate breaches resulting in combined losses exceeding $600 millionKelp DAO suffered the months most devastating attack, losing $292 million in the exploitDrift Protocol experienced the second-largest breach at over $280 million, later revealed to be a sophisticated six-month intelligence operationSecurity researchers discovered an active exploit on April 30 targeting inactive Ethereum wallets　　The cryptocurrency industry experienced its darkest chapter in April 2026, setting an unprecedented record for the volume of security breaches. While the total dollar amount stolen didnt surpass previous record-setting months, the frequency of attacks reached historic levels. Data analytics platform DeFi Llama documented that exploit incidents comfortably exceeded 20 for the first time in cryptocurrency history.　　April Crypto Hacks Hit Record High, Exploit Losses Reach 651 Million Dollars　　According to DefiLlama, April saw the highest number of crypto hacking incidents on record. CertiK Alert reported that confirmed losses from exploits totaled about $651 million in April, including… pic.twitter.com/rydZC5vVu2　　— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) May 1, 2026　　Industry analyst Stacy Muur identified a minimum of 24 distinct security incidents by

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Warren and Wydens Questioning of Tethers Lutnick

Tech　　Warren and Wyden‘s Questioning of Tether’s Lutnick　　Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden have cornered stablecoin giant Tether and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. In a letter sent to both this week, they put the loan Tether gave to a family foundation benefiting Lutnicks four children on the table. The senators, sensing a whiff of bribery, are asking whether this move was an attempt to influence Lutnick. Lutnick transitioned from Cantor Fitzgerald to the cabinet position in February 2025; his sons now manage the company. Ties between Tether and Cantor have been tight for years.　　Lutnick-Tether Ties and Ethical Issues　　Cantor Fitzgerald has been handling Tether‘s reserves since 2021. According to Bloomberg’s report last month, Lutnick transferred his shares in Cantor to his children‘s foundations at that exact time, and one of them took out a secret loan from Tether. Federal rules require asset sales for presidential appointments to prevent conflicts of interest; however, ethics experts say adding children to the foundations undermines this purpose. Warren and Wyden are drawing attention to whether Tether provided capital to Lutnick’s children for Cantor shares in exchange for an ownership stake.Main Conflict Points: Tether loan, Lutnicks cabinet position, and Cantor management.Federal Rule Violation: Suspicion of ethical

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France Drops Self-Custody Reporting Mandate

The move, considered a victory for the French sector, comes after a heated debate as Deputy Daniel Labaronne proposed a motion to suppress the article, which failed. Labaronne argued that it would not be feasible for the agency to check the veracity of the information provided by taxpayers.　　Adan celebrated this outcome, stressing that they had been taking action since last November to defend their position before administrative bodies, government offices, and deputies, explaining that they supported strengthening the fight against fraud but were against creating an unworkable and risky obligation for taxpayers.　　The organization referred to the risks that French cryptocurrency holders face, as the country has become a hotbed for so-called “wrench attacks,” including violence as a means to force cryptocurrency holders to deliver their holdings to these attackers.　　High-profile industry figures, including Binances head in the country and　　Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, directly linked the rise in these attacks to French officials selling data of crypto owners to criminals and massive tax database leaks, warning against the risks of giving the French government even more information about cryptocurrency holders than it already has.

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Strategy keeps STRC payout unchanged for May as shares rebound after prolonged slump

STRC has seen a series of increases since listing in July 2025 with a 9% dividend as the company aims to reduce volatility and keep the price anchored near its $100 par value.　　Strategy markets STRC as a short-duration, high-yield savings alternative, paying monthly cash distributions.　　STRC is currently trading at $99.75 and has remained below par since April 15. Based on historical patterns, a return to $100 for STRC is expected next week.　　MSTR common stock has also shown signs of recovery, closing April at $165, up 33%, its first positive month in nine.　　The stock fell fell 75% across eight consecutive losing months from August 2025 to March 2026, according to TradingView data.　　Bitcoin also rose 12% in April, its best monthly performance since April 2025.　　In addition, Strategy is considering a shift to semi-monthly dividend payments for STRC, moving away from its current monthly distribution structure to further reduce volatility.

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CLARITY Act Faces Uncertain Future as GOP Senators Remain Divided

Senator Tom Tillis says the CLARITY Act is in the red zone and could head to committee markup in May, with a possible Senate floor move by June or July. pic.twitter.com/zfkqxNGFse　　— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) April 30, 2026　　Tim Scott, who chairs the Senate Banking Committee, has established a requirement for complete Republican consensus among his committees 13 GOP members before scheduling a markup session. While he confirmed recent commitments from Sen. Thom Tillis and several colleagues, achieving unanimous party support remains elusive.　　In comments to Fox Business, Scott characterized negotiations as approaching the “red zone” for finalizing an agreement. His timeline envisions a bipartisan committee markup during May, potentially followed by floor consideration between June and July.　　Tillis, serving as a primary Republican negotiator, has formally requested Scott to calendar a markup session and indicated that revised legislative text should be available several days beforehand. However, Tillis has issued an ultimatum: he will vote against the measure if it advances from the Senate without incorporating ethics safeguards.　　John Kennedy stands among the Republicans withholding endorsement. Reporting from Punchbowl News indicates Kennedys resistance partially reflects broader dissatisfaction with the House and White House regarding a dormant Senate housing measure — extending beyond cryptocurrency policy itself.　　Ethical

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EU bans exchanges with Russian crypto services in new sanctions

Crypto　　EU bans exchanges with Russian crypto services in new sanctions　　The European Unions 27-member states have adopted a 20th package of sanctions against Russia in response to its illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the ongoing conflict, including measures to prevent Russian sanctions circumvention via the digital asset space.　　In an April 23 article, the European Commission said it welcomed the sanctions targeted at Russias energy, finance, trade, and military complex, including a “total sectorial ban on carrying out exchanges with any Russian crypto asset service provider [CASP] as well as any decentralized platforms enabling crypto trading” that could be used to circumvent the measures.　　“This comprehensive package – spanning energy, finance, and trade – will further constrain Russias capacity to fund its brutal and illegal war,” said Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union. “It represents another decisive step in tackling sanctions evasion, targeting financial actors and infrastructure in third countries that enable circumvention.”　　She added that, as part of the package, “for the first time, we are activating our anti-circumvention instrument to block exports of critical EU goods to a third country used to undermine our measures.”　　Since Russias invasion of Ukraine, the former was

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RENDER Technical Analysis Apr 30

Tech　　RENDER Technical Analysis Apr 30　　RENDER, approaching the critical primary support at $1.67 level to $1.6550, the short-term downtrend continues to dominate. Although RSI at 38 level gives bottom signals, staying below EMA20 ($1.79) strengthens the bearish pressure.　　Current Price Position and Critical Levels　　RENDER is positioned in a clear downtrend on the daily chart; it fluctuated in the $1.66-$1.72 range with a 2.05% decline over the last 24 hours. The current price of $1.67 is in a bearish structure below EMA20 ($1.79) and Supertrend resistance ($1.98). On the 1D timeframe, 5 critical zones were identified with 3 support and 2 resistance levels, while higher timeframes like 3D and 1W show confluence points. Volume is at a moderate $21.70M level, but volume profiles increasing on the downside highlight buyer insufficiency. This position requires a cautious approach against liquidity hunts; there is high stop hunting risk as price tests $1.6550.　　Support Levels: Buyer ZonesPrimary Support　　$1.6550 (Score: 66/100) – This level shines as the strongest buyer zone on the 1D chart; it forms an order block (OB) tested 3 times in recent weeks. It has confluence with EMA50 on 4H, where a 5% rejection occurred with increased volume. Historically, this zone has swept liquidity down to

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