Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

U.S. politician’s suspiciously timed Intel trade soars over 300% in less than a year

Intel‘s share price began a steady ascent in mid-2025 before accelerating sharply toward the end of the year and into early 2026. The rally pushed the stock into the low-to-mid $80 range by March, with further gains following the company’s strong first-quarter earnings release on April 23.　　For the quarter, Intel reported revenue of $13.6 billion, up 7% year over year and well above analyst expectations. Non-GAAP earnings per share came in at $0.29, significantly ahead of forecasts that had hovered near breakeven.　　Growth was driven in part by a 22% increase in the Data Center and AI segment, which generated $5.1 billion in revenue, while the Intel Foundry business rose 16%. The company also issued a stronger-than-expected outlook for the second quarter.　　The earnings beat triggered a roughly 24% single-day jump in Intel‘s stock on April 24, marking one of the largest one-day gains in the company’s recent history.　　Possible conflict of interest　　Moore‘s committee assignments are likely to draw further attention to the lawmaker’s congress trade.　　Receive Signals on US Congress Members Stock Trades　　Stay up-to-date on the trading activity of US Congress members. The signal triggers based on updates from the House disclosure reports, notifying you of their latest stock transactions.　　He serves on the

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SEC Seeks Comment on NYSE Proposal for 85% NAV in Crypto ETF Assets Including XRP

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on the New York Stock Exchanges (NYSE) proposed rule change for crypto ETFs. The Exchange is seeking to amend the generic listing standards, proposing that these crypto funds should hold 85% of their net asset value (NAV) in assets eligible under the listing standards, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP.　　SEC Seeks Comments On NYSEs Proposal For Eligible Assets Like XRP　　In a release, the SEC announced that it is soliciting comments on the NYSEs proposed rule change to modify the generic listing standards for crypto ETFs. The Exchange is proposing to amend a rule requiring crypto ETFs to hold at least 85% of their NAV in assets already permitted under the generic listing standards.　　It is worth noting that the SEC approved last year the generic listing standards proposed by the NYSE and other exchanges, enabling them to list crypto ETFs for eligible assets such as BTC, ETH, and XRP more quickly. The SEC also confirmed the status of these eligible assets this year by classifying them as commodities under the Token Taxonomy guidance, which it issued jointly with the CFTC.　　Under the NYSE‘s proposed 85/15 framework, these crypto ETFs will hold 85%

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Tether pushes deeper into Bitcoin with open-source MDK mining stack

Tethers open-source MDK unifies Bitcoin mining control in a JS and React stack, aiming for AI-ready, vendor-agnostic automation from home rigs to gigawatt farms.On April 27, Tether launched the open-source Mining Development Kit (MDK), a full-stack Bitcoin mining framework that unifies hardware control and monitoring through a JavaScript SDK and React UI library.MDK is designed to replace fragmented, vendor-locked mining tools with a modular, AI-ready architecture that can scale from home miners to gigawatt-scale industrial operations across Windows, macOS, and Linux.CEO Paolo Ardoino pitched MDK as the foundation for “automation and optimization” in fully autonomous mining workflows, signaling a strategic expansion for Tether beyond its core stablecoin business.　　MDK turns mining stack into programmable software layer　　Tether has released its Mining Development Kit as an open-source “infrastructure layer” for Bitcoin mining, giving developers and operators a single software stack to control rigs, power systems, and monitoring tools from hobby setups to multi-site industrial farms.　　In its launch materials, the company described MDK as a “full‑stack development framework” that lets users “control and operate their entire infrastructure within a single environment,” replacing siloed tools and proprietary dashboards with one extensible platform.　　At a technical level, MDK combines a JavaScript backend SDK for real-time device control

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USD/CHF gains as US-Iran stalemate keeps Dollar supported, Fed in focus

USD/CHF edges higher on Tuesday as uncertainty around US-Iran efforts to end the war keeps risk sentiment fragile, supporting demand for the US Dollar (USD) while the Swiss Franc (CHF) struggles to gain despite its safe-haven appeal, amid Swiss National Bank (SNB) warnings of readiness to act against excessive currency moves.　　At the time of writing, USD/CHF is trading around 0.7895, up 0.50%. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenbacks value against a basket of six major currencies, is trading around 98.68, gaining 0.20% on the day.　　The geopolitical backdrop remains in focus as efforts to revive talks between Washington and Tehran show little progress. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday on Truth Social that Iran had informed the United States it is “in a state of collapse” and wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened as soon as possible.　　This comes after Iran proposed a new plan to the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while leaving nuclear negotiations for a later stage. However, the proposal is unlikely to gain traction in Washington, with Donald Trump and his officials reportedly skeptical of Tehran‘s offer, as Iran’s nuclear program remains the main sticking point.　　With no

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How Sleepmaxxing Became The Latest Status Symbol

Sleep used to sit quietly in the background of life. Now it is discussed, compared, measured and merchandised with the intensity once reserved for fitness, skincare and food. “Sleepmaxxing” is the internet term for that shift, with leading fashion journals noting the trend had amassed roughly 98.6 million posts on TikTok by late 2024. What matters more than the hashtag, though, is what it reveals. Rest is no longer being treated simply as recovery. It is being treated as discipline, as beauty maintenance, as performance insurance and, increasingly, as a visible marker of how well someone is managing themselves.　　Having spent a decade leading one of the world‘s biggest sleep brands, I have watched this category move from quiet necessity to cultural theatre. That is what feels genuinely new. Sleep used to be sold with a fairly modest promise: comfort, restoration, a better night. It is now being sold as a system. The ring, the mask, the mattress cover, the scent pod, the goggles, the patch, the overnight cream, each claims a role in helping the consumer wake up sharper, calmer, more attractive and more in control. The Global Wellness Institute’s 2026 sleep trends point to exactly this convergence, with AI-led

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Meta shares look iffy into earnings. How to trade it

heads into earnings Wednesday after the bell with the fundamentals case largely intact.　　Ad-pricing improvements and sharper targeting continue to drive roughly 30% year over year top-line growth — a number that commands respect at this scale. The options market implies a substantial 7.5% move by the end of the week. That‘s a lot for a company this big, but it’s justified given the big moves Meta has seen following earnings recently (the stock moved more than 10% following earnings in three of the last four quarters).　　Weve seen some big call buying lately. The June in-the-money 620 strike calls, for example, saw substantial opening buyers Monday. So did the May $675 calls, which cost substantially less and are more focused specifically on earnings.　　The trade　　Personally, I wouldnt buy the stock or either of those two calls; instead, I would look to trade a spread — specifically, the 625/680/750 call spread risk reversal — selling the 625 puts and 750 calls to help finance the purchase of the 680-strike at-the-money calls.　　Heres why.　　First, technically, despite the solid fundamental backdrop, the technicals are a bit more iffy. Meta is lingering around the 150-day moving average, and, having recently fallen below it, this reversion may be

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Israel Approves First Shekel-Backed Stablecoin BILS Launch

Israel approves first shekel stablecoin after two-year pilot with strict oversight rules.Bits of Gold will issue a 1-to-1 backed token with reserves held in Israeli accounts.Limited rollout begins as regulators prepare broader stablecoin law framework.　　Israel has authorized the issuance of its first shekel-backed stablecoin, BILS, marking a new phase in the countrys approach to digital asset oversight. The approval was granted to Bits of Gold, a licensed financial asset service provider, following a review process that lasted about two years and included a regulatory pilot.　　Authorities confirmed that the rollout will begin on a limited scale under predefined conditions, allowing operations to proceed while broader legislation on stablecoins remains under development.　　Pilot Program and Regulatory Framework　　The authorization follows a formalized pilot conducted within a regulatory sandbox environment. This framework allowed the company to test its ability to issue and manage a stablecoin under supervision while minimizing systemic risks. During the trial, regulators assessed operational processes, including custody management, customer asset protection, and compliance with reporting standards.　　The stablecoin will maintain a 1:1 peg to the Israeli shekel. Reserve assets backing the token will be held domestically in specified and separate accounts. Regulators also require continuous liquidity management and redemption mechanisms to ensure that

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XRP Records 200-Week Average Breach, Opening the Path to a 47% Technical Drawdown

On the XRP versus Bitcoin chart by TradingView, a critical breakdown has been recorded as the altcoin moved below the 200-week moving average for the first time since November 2024. The level of 0.00001824 BTC, which for years served as “concrete” support for the uptrend, is now left above.　　This is technical confirmation that XRP is officially losing value relative to Bitcoin, despite any external successes.　　The decline is happening under “sterile” conditions for XRP. The asset no longer has legal issues as the SEC has recognized it as a commodity, and spot ETFs are steadily injecting liquidity with $81.63 million in inflows since the start of April.　　$1.71 Trillion T. Rowe Price Advances With New Crypto ETF for XRP and SHIB; $96,600 Bitcoin Is Valid Outlook: Bollinger Bands; Dogecoin Ends $0 ETF Streak as DOGE Price Targets $0.1 – Morning Crypto Report　　Hyperliquid (HYPE) Regains 101% in Weekly Futures, Ethereum (ETH) Suddenly in Downtrend, Bitcoin (BTC) Has 1 Week Left: Crypto Market Review　　But the raw numbers on the chart show that legalization did not become fuel. The market clearly demonstrates that institutional interest in Bitcoin, with $2.43 billion in ETF inflows in April alone, is simply draining the life out of the XRP/BTC

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Binance Ethereum Supply Hits 2020 Levels While Staking Locks A Third: Repricing Ahead?

Ethereum　　Binance Ethereum Supply Hits 2020 Levels While Staking Locks A Third: Repricing Ahead？　　Ethereum is holding above $2,300 as the market faces a critical test of whether the current recovery has the structural foundation to extend further. The price action is tentative — but a CryptoQuant report has just surfaced supply data that reframes what the current consolidation is actually building on.　　The ETH 2.0 staking rate has reached 31.4% — an all-time high. In practical terms, 38.31 million ETH is now locked in staking contracts, the largest amount ever committed to the networks validator infrastructure. That record coincides with a separate but related development: circulating Ethereum supply on Binance has fallen to its lowest level since 2020. The exchange that processes the largest share of global ETH trading has less of the asset available than at any point in the past five years.　　The combined picture is a supply structure that has been quietly and persistently tightening. Nearly one-third of Ethereums total supply is no longer available for immediate sale. It is committed to the network — earning yield, supporting consensus, and sitting outside the reach of anyone looking to sell quickly. What remains in the liquid market is a fraction of

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Ethereum Price Today: ETH Drops From $2,400 as $2,250 Support Comes Into Focus

Ethereum　　Ethereum Price Today: ETH Drops From $2,400 as $2,250 Support Comes Into Focus　　Ethereum is back under pressure after failing to hold its recent move toward the $2,400 area. The price climbed strongly earlier in the week, but the rally faded quickly as sellers stepped in near the upper end of the range.　　ETH is now trading close to $2,275, with the market watching whether buyers can defend the $2,250 area. This level has become the key short-term support for Ethereum. As long as it holds, the pullback can still stay inside the current range. A clean 4H close below it, however, would give sellers more room to push the price lower.　　Ethereum Loses Momentum After $2,400 Rejection　　Ethereum made another attempt to build upside momentum, but the move stalled near $2,400. The rejection was followed by a sharp drop back below $2,325, showing that buyers were not able to keep control above the previous breakout zone.　　The first level to watch on the upside is $2,300. If ETH moves back above this area, it could ease some of the immediate pressure. A stronger signal would come from a move above $2,325, which now acts as the main short-term resistance.　　Still, Ethereum would need to reclaim

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