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EUR/GBP softens to near 0.8650 on weak German Retail Sales, ECB and BoE rate decisions loom

Finance　　EUR/GBP softens to near 0.8650 on weak German Retail Sales, ECB and BoE rate decisions loom　　The EUR/GBP cross declines to near 0.8660 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The Euro (EUR) weakens against the Pound Sterling (GBP) following the downbeat German Retail Sales data. The preliminary readings of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from Germany and the Eurozone are due later on Thursday. Also, the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decisions will be in the spotlight.　　Data released by Destatis on Thursday showed that German Retail Sales, a key measure of consumer spending, fell 2.0% MoM in March. This figure followed a decline of 0.3% in February (revised from -0.6%) and came in weaker than the expectations of a 0.1% decrease.　　On an annualized basis, Retail Sales dropped 2.0% in March, versus an estimated rise of 0.5% and the prior release of 0.9% growth (revised from 0.7%). The EUR attracts some sellers in an immediate reaction to the weaker German economic data.　　The ECB is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting on Thursday due to high uncertainty. Nonetheless, rising inflation, driven by energy price volatility from the Iran war, has

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B.AI Teams Up with HTX DAO to Accelerate AGI Through Web3

B.AI, a new-generation digital financial infrastructure specifically built for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent era, has announced its landmark collaboration with HTX DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that functions as a community-led governance entity for the HTX exchange ecosystem.　　Excited to partner with @HTX_DAO to shape a new paradigm across the full spectrum of AI and Web3.　　Guided by our vision to become the foundational financial infrastructure for the AI Agent era, this collaboration marks another step toward accelerating the advent of AGI through a… https://t.co/bzTbTUwWC2　　— B.AI (@BAI_AGI) April 29, 2026　　The basic purpose of this partnership is to empower AI agents and accelerate AGI development via Web3 innovation. B.AI is making partnerships drastically these days due to its trustworthy status in the market. Its partnership with HTX DAO indicates a systematic move toward creating an open and composable blockchain ecosystem. B.AI has shared this news through its official social media X account.　　B.AI and HTX DAO Driving the Next Wave of Decentralized Intelligence　　The intersection of B.AI and HTX DAO is catching the attention of users around the world due to its background, which is based on decentralization and Web3 technology. Both platforms are focusing on AGI (artificial general intelligence) advancement via blockchain-based

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Consensus 2026: Crypto Finance Summit in Miami

Crypto　　Consensus 2026: Crypto Finance Summit in Miami　　For ten years, the crypto sector has been putting the future on the table at the Consensus event. This time things have changed; the future is no longer on the horizon, it‘s happening right here. Real-world assets are being minted on the blockchain, stablecoins are becoming the silent connective tissue of global trade, prediction markets are turning probabilities into a tradable asset class. Consensus 2026 will be held on May 5-7 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and will transform from a conference discussing crypto potential into the pinnacle of the financial sector’s new reality.　　Consensus 2026 Speakers and Sponsors　　Traditional finance watched the crypto world from a cautious distance for years, that distance has now completely melted away. Speakers include Mastercard, PayPal, T. Rowe Price, Nasdaq, NYSE, Morgan Stanley, SWIFT, DTCC alongside crypto‘s foundational builders. Sponsors: JPMorgan, Fidelity, Coinbase, Google, Bridge by Stripe, Broadridge, Circle, Grayscale, FTSE Russell. A Coinbase spokesperson emphasizes that the event is North America’s largest crypto trading conference.　　Critical Support and Resistance Levels for T　　Before Consensus, 24/7 markets arent slowing down. T price $0.01, with 24h -3.46% change in downtrend (RSI 38.65, Supertrend Bearish, EMA 20: $0.0062). For T detailed analysis:Supports: S1

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XRP Sentiment Surges After Rakuten Wallet Integration

XRP Sentiment Surges as Rakuten Wallet Integration Unlocks Massive Retail Utility Across Japan　　Santiment data shows XRP is riding one of its strongest waves of social optimism in years after its integration with Rakuten Wallet in Japan.　　This move, which enables Rakuten points to be converted into XRP, has pushed the asset to its of bullish sentiment on social media in the past 2 years, fueled by growing excitement around a tangible real-world use case within one of Japans largest fintech ecosystems.　　The integration lets users convert Rakuten Points into XRP, trade it directly in-app, and spend it across over 5 million merchant locations.　　With roughly 44 million Rakuten Pay users and an estimated $23 billion in loyalty points in circulation, the rollout marks one of XRPs largest real-world retail payment integrations to date, significantly expanding its practical use case beyond trading.　　Market participants have reacted swiftly, with social sentiment data pointing to growing trader enthusiasm.　　Many see the development as another step toward real-world crypto adoption, especially for XRP, which remains one of the largest digital assets by market cap. The adoption narrative is strengthening, even as broader market conditions stay mixed.　　XRP Enters Critical Phase as Adoption Narratives Build Momentum Ahead of Las Vegas 2026

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DOGE price: Dogecoin zooms 10% in breakaway from bitcoin as open interest hits year-high

DOGEs rally comes after weeks of sideways trading and a broader return of speculative interest across majors earlier in the week.　　Market observers such as Jordan Jefferson, founder of DogeOS and MyDoge, said in a message to CoinDesk that several catalysts may be contributing to demand for the token.　　“DOGE‘s price move isn’t tied to a single news event,” Jefferson said. “Over the past week, large holders added more than 500 million DOGE. 21Shares listed a physically backed ETP on Xetra, and Grayscale flows turned positive after nine straight days of outflows. On-chain activity is also up, with active addresses rising 28%.”　　Those flows matter because DOGEs market structure tends to respond quickly when spot accumulation, derivatives leverage, and retail narratives align.　　The token has historically traded less like a payments asset and more like an attention-driven macro meme, where positioning can accelerate fast once traders believe a familiar catalyst is back in play.　　The X payments angle remains a swing factor, but the least concrete part of the DOGE trade. Elon Musk has said that X Money will launch as a payments product with peer-to-peer transfers, bank deposits, a debit card and cashback rewards through X Payments, a licensed subsidiary partnered with Visa.　　Nothing in

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Ripple partners with Kbank to boost XRP institutional demand in South Korea

Tech　　Ripple partners with Kbank to boost XRP institutional demand in South Korea　　Ripple‘s partnership with Kbank, Korea’s first internet-only bank, to implement digital asset wallet infrastructure has pushed the XRP price market on Polymarket to 100% YES for XRP reaching $2.60 in April, up from 70% just 24 hours ago.　　The XRP price in April markets April 29 sub-markets are locked at 100% YES. The jump from 70% to 100% in a single day followed the Kbank announcement directly, with traders pricing in increased institutional demand for XRP.　　USDC traded volume sits at $52,923 over the past 24 hours, with a face value of $86,356. The largest price move in the last 24 hours was a 26-point drop at 11:11 PM, pointing to real volatility alongside the buying pressure. The swift movement to 100% YES, despite that intraday swing, shows strong directional conviction among participants.　　The Ripple-Kbank deal is a concrete step toward institutional crypto wallet infrastructure in South Korea. With XRP trading at 100¢, traders betting YES stand to gain a 1x return. At that price, the market is expressing near-total certainty that XRP holds above the $1.30–$1.40 range through April 29.　　Watch for follow-up announcements from Ripple or Kbank on implementation timelines, and

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Fidelity Flags Bitcoin Price Zone That Historically Marked Accumulation

Bitcoin　　Fidelity Flags Bitcoin Price Zone That Historically Marked Accumulation　　Jake Simmons, a dedicated crypto journalist, has been passionate about Bitcoin since 2016 when he first learned about it. Through his extensive work with NewsBTC.com and Bitcoinist.com, Jake has become a trusted voice in the crypto community, guiding newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike towards a deeper understanding of this dynamic field.　　His mission is simple yet profound: to demystify Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies and make them accessible to everyone.　　With a professional career in the Bitcoin and crypto scene that began right after graduating with a degree in Information Systems in 2017, Jake has immersed himself in the industry. Jake joined the NewsBTC Group in late 2022. His educational background provides him with the technical prowess and analytical skills necessary to dissect complex topics and present them in an understandable format. Whether you are a casual reader curious about Bitcoin or an investor seeking to navigate the latest market trends, Jakes insights offer valuable perspectives that bridge the gap between complex technology and everyday usage.　　Jake is not just a reporter on technological trends; he is a firm believer in the transformative potential of Bitcoin over traditional fiat currencies. To him, the current financial system is

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Solana joins South Korea’s Shinhan Card to test stablecoin payments

Shinhan Card has entered a partnership with the Solana Foundation to develop and test stablecoin-based payment systems on blockchain infrastructure.Shinhan Card has partnered with Solana Foundation to test stablecoin payments using real-world merchant and customer scenarios on the networks testnet.The company is evaluating non-custodial wallet security and building DeFi-based systems with oracle data to support scalable blockchain payments.　　According to a press release from Shinhan Card, the company has begun an advanced proof-of-concept this year to simulate real-world payment interactions between customers and merchants using Solanas testnet. The trial focuses on how stablecoin transactions can function in everyday retail settings while assessing system performance under practical conditions.　　“Building on Solana, we plan to closely examine the practical applicability of blockchain technology and proactively explore next-generation financial models,” said Kim Young-il, executive vice president of Shinhan Card, outlining the companys plan to assess how distributed ledger systems can support future payment frameworks.　　A central part of the test involves verifying the security and stability of non-custodial wallets, which Shinhan Card is assessing as a requirement for scaling blockchain-based payments across its network.　　The company stated in its release that it is also exploring hybrid finance structures that combine elements of traditional financial systems with decentralized

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This is the biggest trader in Congress with over 1000 trades this last year

While Representative Nancy Pelosi has historically been the most scrutinized trader in Congress, Congressman Gil Cisneros – or his investment manager – has been working hard to take the lead since 2019.　　Specifically, the Democrat from California has disclosed more than 2,300 equity buys and sales across his two terms in office: one between 2019 and 2021, and the other started in 2025 and ongoing.　　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.　　Additionally, along with the impressive number of trades, Cisneros volume is nothing to scoff at, considering it is estimated at over $48 million across multiple sectors, including healthcare, industrials, information technology (IT), finance, and consumer discretionary.　　These are Representative Cisneros top Congressional trades　　Elsewhere, Representative Gil Cisneros has been drawing attention since 2026 by making numerous – and frequently well-timed – bets on the U.S. military-industrial complex, and by benefitting from his investments during the hot phase of the Iran war, and following the January attack on Caracas, Venezuela.　　Still, the politician – or his manager – appears, judging by his trading history, to be a

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OKX launches agent payments protocol for full AI-driven transactions

Crypto exchange OKX has launched an open protocol designed to let AI agents carry out full business transactions, extending machine payments into end-to-end commercial activity.OKX has launched an open Agent Payments Protocol designed to let AI agents handle full business transactions, including quoting, escrow, and settlement.The exchange said existing agentic payment systems do not support complete transaction cycles, with escrow and dispute resolution features still under development.　　According to OKX, the Agent Payments Protocol enables AI systems to handle not only payments but also quoting, negotiating, escrow, usage tracking, settlement, and dispute handling within a single framework.　　“In the past few months, AI agents moved from answering questions to running workflows, managing business processes, and acting autonomously on behalf of users,” OKX stated, adding that “the bottleneck shifted from intelligence to commerce, not just paying, but the full cycle of doing business.”　　Protocol expands scope beyond machine payments　　OKX said existing systems, such as x402, focus mainly on enabling transactions between machines, while APP is designed to support the entire lifecycle of commercial interactions.　　“Existing agentic payment solutions handle none of this,” OKX said, referring to processes such as escrow and dispute resolution, which the company plans to roll out in upcoming updates.　　The protocol has

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