Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

Hong Kong Central Bank Flags Fake HSBC Tokens Circulating Ahead of Launch

Tech　　Hong Kong Central Bank Flags Fake HSBC Tokens Circulating Ahead of LaunchHong Kong warned unauthorized tokens are misusing names of licensed issuers.HSBC and Anchorpoint denied links to tokens labeled HKDAP and HSBC.Users should rely on official announcements as regulated issuance has not begun.　　Hong Kong Flags Misuse of Issuer Names　　Hong Kongs central bank warned on April 28, 2026, that unauthorized claims are emerging around licensed issuers, with HSBC among the names being misused. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said the tokens are not connected to licensed issuers. The alert comes before any regulated have been issued in the market.　　The warning cited statements from The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Limited and Anchorpoint Financial Limited. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said the launched tokens have no issuer backing from licensed firms. The central bank emphasized:　　“Tokens with tickers ‘HKDAP’ or ‘HSBC’ have been launched, but they are not issued by or otherwise associated with licensed issuers.”　　The monetary authority also confirmed that regulated issuance has not started, stating: “As of this moment, both licensed issuers have confirmed that they have not issued any regulated in the market.”　　HSBC Timeline Highlights Gap Before Regulated Issuance　　HSBC also issued a statement on April 28 that gives a

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276 Arrested as Global Operation Topples Crypto Scam Compounds

At least 276 individuals have been arrested, and 9 crypto scam centers dismantled following a coordinated international effort. 　　The crackdown was the result of cooperation among the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Dubai Police, and the Chinese Ministry of Public Security.　　Authorities Charge Six in Global Crypto “Pig-Butchering” Takedown　　According to the official release, Dubai Police arrested 275 of the suspects. The Royal Thai Police arrested an additional defendant.　　Moreover, federal prosecutors charged six defendants with federal fraud and money laundering. The six accused allegedly managed, worked at, or recruited for companies that ran scam centers.　　The compounds preyed on American victims, who collectively lost millions of dollars to such schemes. All six defendants are accused of orchestrating crypto investment scams commonly referred to as “pig-butchering.”　　A pig-butchering scam is a fraud where criminals build a fake romantic or friendly relationship online over weeks or months. They then lure victims into investing in fraudulent crypto or trading platforms, and then take everything.　　US Attorney Adam Gordon framed the operation as a turning point for cross-border fraud enforcement.　　“These scammers thought they were safe half a world away. But their world has changed. Global crime now faces global justice,” he said.　　The arrests follow a broader push by the US

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US Dollar Index holds steady after Fed hold, traders await US GDP and PCE data

Finance　　US Dollar Index holds steady after Fed hold, traders await US GDP and PCE data　　The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 98.95 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The DXY steadies following a hawkish hold from the US Federal Reserve (Fed).　　The US central bank on Wednesday kept the key interest rate in a range between 3.50% and 3.75%. The Feds 8–4 decision to leave the rate unchanged was its most divided since 1992, drawing three dissents from officials who no longer think the bank should communicate a bias towards easing.　　In his final meeting as Chair before his term ended on May 15, Jerome Powell warned that near-term inflation expectations are rising. Powell further stated that he would stay on the Board of Governance for an indefinite period, even after his chairmanship ends.　　Markets are now pricing in nearly a 55% probability of a Fed rate hike by April 2027, sharply up from roughly 20% before the decision, according to Reuters.　　Traders will take more cues from the preliminary reading of the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter (Q1) and

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Powell: US economy growing at solid pace despite Iran war energy shock

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US economy has been expanding at a “solid pace” amid the Iran war energy shock, with consumer spending and data center investment holding strong. On Polymarket, the odds of no change in Fed interest rates after the July 2026 meeting sit at 85.5%, while a 25 bps rate cut after the June 2026 meeting trades at just 3.6%.　　Powells characterization of growth as “solid” reduces the case for rate cuts and both the Fed Decision June market and Fed Decision July market reflect that. The July no-change contract at 85.5% and the June cut contract at 3.6% show traders pricing in a Fed that stays put. Combined volume across these markets is $506,803 in actual USDC traded.　　The 85.5% odds on no July rate change tell a specific story: traders believe the Iran war energy shock has been less damaging to the US economy than feared, and that Powells assessment of consumer spending and data center investment strength is accurate. A Fed that sees “solid” growth has little reason to ease.　　At 3.6¢, a YES share on a June 2026 rate cut pays $1 if it resolves, a 27.8x return. That payout is large, but Powells

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Gold recovers from monthly low as USD consolidates post-Fed gains

Gold is likely to attract fresh sellers at higher levels amid a bearish technical setup　　Against the backdrop of the recent failure to find acceptance above the 200-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) on the 4-hour chart, the overnight break below the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of the March-April upswing favors the XAU/USD bears.　　Moreover, momentum indicators remain fragile, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovering near 38 and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) line still in negative territory. This, in turn, suggests that recovery attempts could struggle while the Gold price stays capped beneath these overhead levels.　　On the downside, immediate support is seen at the 50.0% retracement region around $4,494.59, ahead of the deeper Fibonacci floors at $4,401.36 and $4,268.64, with the latter levels marking a broader corrective cushion if selling pressure resumes.　　(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)　　Gold FAQs　　Gold has played a key role in human‘s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven asset, meaning that it is considered a good investment during turbulent times.

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Canada Weighs Nationwide Crypto ATM Ban to Fight Fraud

Market NewsThe idea is in response to the growing number of reports from regulators and law enforcement agencies about the use of cryptocurrency ATMs in fraud schemes.The devices were characterized by officials as a “primary method” for victim fraud and the laundering of criminal monies.　　Canada is considering banning cryptocurrency ATMs as part of a larger effort to combat fraud and money laundering. The country is concerned that these machines have become an essential tool for scammers.　　The Liberal governments Spring Economic Update, which was issued on Tuesday, includes a provision that would ban cryptocurrency ATMs throughout the country. The devices were characterized by officials as a “primary method” for victim fraud and the laundering of criminal monies.　　Cracking Down on Illicit Transactions　　The Canadian government has announced its intention to outlaw these machines in full in order to safeguard its citizens by eliminating a vulnerable point where con artists may deceive unsuspecting victims and hide the money they have made from their illicit activities.　　Even though it seems like a regular ATM, a crypto ATM really withdraws funds from your bank account in a completely different way. Bypassing conventional banking systems, these machines let customers to transform fiat currency into digital currencies like bitcoin,

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DOGE Price Prediction: Rally to $0.14 Before June Crash to $0.08

Dogecoin sits trapped in a squeeze pattern at the $0.10 level after testing this resistance four times since January. The meme coins recent 2.85% daily gain creates false hope while masking deeper structural problems. Trading 23% below its 200-day moving average at $0.13, DOGE remains in a clear downtrend despite three months of sideways consolidation.　　The current rally shows weak foundations. Retail traders maintain aggressive long positions with a 1.92 ratio, but open interest tells a different story entirely. OI dropped 4.4% in 24 hours to $311 million, revealing smart money quietly exiting during this bounce. The analysts at Blockchain.news recognize this pattern as typical distribution behavior before major corrections in meme tokens.　　Technical Setup Points to Final Trap　　The indicators paint a picture of momentum exhaustion disguised as strength. DOGEs RSI hovers at 64.78 in neutral territory, but the real warning comes from the MACD histogram sitting dead at zero. When a cryptocurrency breaks above moving averages yet fails to generate positive MACD momentum, it signals underlying weakness rather than strength.　　Hourly candlesticks (about 96 bars), same endpoint as our cryptocurrency price pages. Numbers below refresh from 1-minute klines.　　Full DOGE price, calculator & analysis　　DOGEs position at the upper Bollinger Band compounds this concern.

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Pound Sterling flat vs USD as BoE decision and US PCE data loom

The GBP/USD pair struggles to capitalize on a modest Asian session uptick to the 1.3500 neighborhood, though it holds above the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). Spot prices currently trade around the 1.3475-1.3480 region, nearly unchanged for the day, as traders look forward to the Bank of England (BoE) event and the US inflation data for a fresh impetus.　　The UK central bank is scheduled to announce its policy decision later today and is expected to keep interest rates on hold. The current market pricing, however, points to a greater possibility of two rate hikes in 2026 amid inflation risks stemming from the war-driven surge in energy prices. Hence, the focus will be on the accompanying policy statement and the post-meeting press conference, where comments from BoE Governor Andrew Bailey will be scrutinized for cues about the interest rate path. The outlook, in turn, will play a key role in influencing the British Pound (GBP).　　Traders will further take cues from the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, which should further provide some meaningful impetus to the GBP/USD pair later today. In the meantime, the US Federal Reserve‘s (Fed) hawkish tilt, along with the US-Iran stalemate, might continue to act as

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Iran holds pro-government rallies amid regime stability concerns

Pro-government rallies are ongoing across Iran as the regime projects stability amid conflict. The likelihood of the Iranian regime falling by April 30 sits at 0.1% YES, unchanged from yesterday.　　The Iranian government appears to be holding firm despite international tensions and internal unrest. The market for Reza Pahlavi entering Iran by June 30 remains muted, consistent with a perception of regime stability. Pro-government rallies suggest a consolidated regime, dampening prospects for Pahlavis return. The odds for the regime falling by June 30 are at 7.5% YES, meaning traders expect the government to survive beyond the immediate term.　　Trading volume in these markets: the Iranian regime fall market has $4,469,849 in daily face value but only $23,056 in actual USDC traded. It takes $4,529 to move the price 5 percentage points, a relatively stable market. The gap between face value and actual USDC figures means only moderate capital backs these trades. The largest single movement in the past 24 hours was negligible, showing little trader conviction for a significant shift.　　The rallies reinforce the regimes position, effectively countering any narrative of imminent collapse. With no significant defections from the IRGC or disarray in leadership, the current odds seem justified. Buying YES at 8¢

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JPMorgan hires former Goldman Sachs exec for Kinexys. Here is why he believes tokenization is only half the battle

JPMorgan has hired former Goldman Sachs crypto executive Oliver Harris to lead its blockchain division Kinexys, marking a return to the bank as it expands its digital asset strategy.　　Harris previously worked at both JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs on early blockchain and tokenization efforts before launching Arda, a startup aimed at making real estate assets programmable. His appointment comes as large banks invest more heavily in blockchain systems that aim to speed up settlement and reshape how assets move across markets.　　Yet Harris has in the past struck a cautious tone on one of the industrys central ideas. “Tokenization does not equal liquidity,” he said during a panel at Consensus Toronto last year, pushing back on the notion that putting assets onchain automatically makes them easier to trade.　　Instead, he has argued that deeper structural changes are needed. In the same discussion, Harris pointed to the importance of building a unified system for moving value. “I get more interested about global settlement layer, where you can merge money, assets and data onto one software platform,” he said.　　That approach shifts the focus from simply digitizing assets to reworking the infrastructure behind them. Harris described a future where legacy financial systems are replaced or streamlined

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