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Bitcoins (BTC) greatest days are here, says Eric Trump

Las Vegas — Eric Trump took the stage at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas with a message: the asset‘s best days aren’t ahead, theyre already here.　　The American Bitcoin (ABTC) co-founder and chief strategy officer declared that the convergence of institutional adoption, corporate treasuries, and mainstream financial access has made this bitcoins most important moment to date.　　“What bitcoin has done in the last six months relative to the previous three years is transformational,” said Trump. “We are in the greatest period Ive ever seen.”　　Trump pointed to major banks now offering bitcoin-backed mortgages and custody services as evidence of a Wall Street reversal. “People are not selling it. People are holding it. Bitcoin is becoming sticky,” Trump said, adding that limited supply and growing demand from both institutions and sovereign governments are compressing the market structurally.　　Moderator Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg‘s senior ETF analyst, framed the shift through the lens of the ETF market, noting that bitcoin ETFs have been among the most successful product launches in the instrument’s history, democratizing access for everyday investors in a way previously reserved for institutions.　　“I‘ll ride out the volatility,” said Trump. “We’ll see who wins in a 10-year period of time.”

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Real Finance Partners Wiener Privatbank to Bridge Banking and Blockchain Markets

Blockchain　　Real Finance Partners Wiener Privatbank to Bridge Banking and Blockchain MarketsThe pipeline aims to produce more than $500 million in tokenized assets in the first year after the REAL blockchain mainnet activation.The firms want to investigate the creation of a stablecoin that is native to the REAL blockchain and denominated in euros as part of the next phase. 　　In order to provide a regulated institutional framework for involvement in blockchain-based financial markets, Real Finance and Wiener Privatbank established a strategic alliance. In order to provide institutional customers access to on-chain financial products within a framework that complies with European regulatory norms, the partnership focuses on integrating conventional banking infrastructure with the REAL blockchain.　　Wiener Privatbank will provide fundamental banking services under the collaboration, such as reserve protection, asset origination assistance, and client funds custody. Client funds will be kept in EU-regulated accounts with proven KYC and AML protocols and compliance in line with frameworks like MiCA. The structure is intended to provide institutional players clear risk controls, operational transparency, and legal certainty.　　About $50 million in on-chain assets are anticipated to be supported during the first MVP phase. The pipeline aims to produce more than $500 million in tokenized assets in the

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US Court Sentences French National to 8 Years in $470M Crypto Laundering Case

Authorities sentenced a French national to eight years for running a laundering operation.Investigators said the network moved more than $470 million through banks and shell companies.Forfeiture orders target millions in commissions and accounts as enforcement actions continue.　　U.S. Sentence Highlights $470M Laundering Scheme　　A U.S. court on April 28, 2026, sentenced French national Maximilien de Hoop Cartier to eight years in prison over a crypto-linked laundering network. The case focused on an unlicensed exchange that moved illicit funds through U.S. banks, shell companies, and accounts. Authorities said Cartier helped launder more than $470 million tied to criminal proceeds.　　Cartier pleaded guilty in October 2025 to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Prosecutors said he ran an exchange that turned digital assets into traditional currency for criminal clients. “Maximilien de Hoop Cartier exploited his knowledge of U.S. and international financial systems to launder drug money and other crime proceeds,” U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton said, adding:　　“De Hoop Cartier created a network of shell companies and accounts to wash and conceal criminal proceeds. He used that network to funnel hundreds of millions of dollars from the United States to overseas criminal organizations, fueling their continued illicit operations.”　　“Stopping money laundering stops

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Trump reviews US troop levels in Germany amid Iran standoff

Tech　　Trump reviews US troop levels in Germany amid Iran standoff　　Donald Trump announced a review of US troop levels in Germany, adding a new variable to the US-Iran standoff. The odds for a US declaration of war on Iran by December 31, 2026, sit at 7.5% YES.　　Market reaction　　The review signals a possible shift in US military posture that could affect markets tied to the Iran conflict. On the US declaration of war on Iran by December 31, 2026 contract, odds have dipped slightly from 8% yesterday, a minor move in trader sentiment. The April 30 market is flat at 0.1% YES with one day left to resolve.　　Why it matters　　The term structure shows a 7-point gap between the April 30 and December 31 contracts, meaning traders see potential catalysts later in the year rather than imminently. This coincides with congressional hearings where Pentagon officials faced questions about the underestimated $25 billion cost of the US-Iran war.　　What to watch　　The war declaration market has daily face value trading of $84,733, but actual USDC traded is just $321. It takes $2,998 to move the December contract 5 points, making it moderately liquid. Price movement over the last 24 hours was negligible.　　The contrarian angle here is

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Amazon eyes AI hardware sales as Nvidia market cap odds shift

Tech　　Amazon eyes AI hardware sales as Nvidia market cap odds shift　　Amazon CEO Andy Jassy hinted at selling Trainium racks due to high demand, while the Polymarket contract on NVIDIA being the largest company by market cap on June 30 sits at 86% YES, down from 92% a day ago.　　Market reaction　　The NVIDIA June 30 market dropped eight points from 92% to 86% YES over the last 24 hours, with $8,602 in daily USDC volume. Traders are repricing NVIDIAs position as Amazon moves toward competing directly in AI hardware sales rather than just using custom chips internally.　　Why it matters　　The May 31 contract remains at 93.8% YES, so the eight-point spread between May 31 and June 30 suggests traders see a possible inflection point in June. Amazon selling Trainium racks would directly compete with NVIDIAs data center GPU business and reduce customer dependence on NVIDIA hardware. With 62 days to resolution, the June contract is reacting to that competitive threat.　　What to watch　　At 86%, buying YES at 86¢ pays 1.16x if NVIDIA retains the top spot. The market requires $13,111 to move the price 5 points, indicating meaningful liquidity. Key catalysts: further Amazon announcements on Trainium rack availability and pricing, and any NVIDIA earnings

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DOT Price Prediction: DOT Targets $1.75 Breakout as Accumulation Phase Builds Momentum

The Immediate Setup　　DOT holds steady at $1.24 with minimal 1.80% movement over 24 hours as volume remains subdued at $3.9M. The MACD histogram sits flat at zero, reflecting market indecision, while RSI maintains neutral territory at 45.54. This sideways action between $1.22-$1.25 creates compressed price action that typically precedes directional moves.　　Bollinger Bands position DOT at 0.42, well below the middle band at $1.26, indicating oversold conditions without panic selling pressure. The technical landscape suggests accumulation rather than distribution, with price coiling for a potential breakout move.　　Critical Levels in Focus　　The immediate range operates between $1.22 support and $1.27 resistance, but deeper analysis reveals more significant levels. DOT currently trades 35% below its 200-day moving average at $1.93, creating substantial mean reversion potential that remains unrecognized by broader market participants.　　Moving average resistance stacks up with the 50-day SMA at $1.33 representing the primary hurdle, while the 20-day at $1.26 provides immediate overhead pressure. Support remains anchored at $1.20, aligning with recent lows and offering defined risk parameters for position entries.　　Smart Money Positioning　　Derivatives data exposes the real sentiment divide between institutional and retail participants. Top traders maintain a 2.02 long/short ratio with 67% positioned long, while retail traders hold a lower 1.66 ratio

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Historical AI Token Comparisons Show Ozak AI Offering a Larger Upside Window Than Early Solana-Era Entrants

Tech　　Historical AI Token Comparisons Show Ozak AI Offering a Larger Upside Window Than Early Solana-Era Entrants　　The early Solana-era entrants could be outperformed by Ozak AI, considering the AI-powered crypto project is estimated to surge significantly after the public listing commences. OZ has already recorded bullish multipliers. Investors are expected to see higher ROIs for their holdings.　　Upside Window of OZ　　Early investors of Solana saw SOL surge from $0.832 as on April 10, 2020, to $26.98 as on April 09, 2021. This marked over 32x ROI. The multiplier is estimated to be larger with OZ, given that it is anticipated to reach the target price of $1. This would be a 71x ROI from $0.014.　　Achieving the target price could then pave the way for a 300x gain. This translates to $4.2 in token value. Consider a holding of $50 to put these numbers into perspective. It could become a $3,550 portfolio at $1 and a $15,000 portfolio at $4.2. All this while SOL only rolled out $1,600 in a year.　　What Could Work for Ozak AI？　　The possibility of Ozak AI surpassing SOLs early trends stems from the implementation of technology like DePIN and the x402 Protocol. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) works on

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Fed chair Jerome Powell says he will stay on as Govenor after term amid legal pressure

Current Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell will continue to stay on the central banks board as Governor after his term ends in May.　　Speaking at a press conference following the central banks decision to hold interest rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday, Powell voiced concerns about the legal action against the central bank, saying it is causing him to stay, even though he plans to keep a “low profile.”　　“I worry that these attacks are battering the institution and putting at risk the thing that really matters to the public, which is the ability to conduct monetary policy without taking into consideration political factors,” Powell said.　　When the administration of President Donald Trump closed its criminal investigation into Powell, it left room to revisit the case. Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said the matter would stay under review by the Feds inspector general and warned prosecutors could reopen it if new facts emerged.　　That statement, along with later remarks from President Donald Trump and his aides, raised concern that Powell could still face legal pressure. Powell said even though he wanted to leave, he had “no choice” but to stay.　　Fed leave rates unchanged　　The Fed‘s rate hold came as expected,

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Tether proposes merger of XXI, Strike, Elektron Energy into public entity

Tech　　Tether proposes merger of XXI, Strike, Elektron Energy into public entity　　Tether Investments has proposed merging Twenty-One Capital, Strike, and Elektron Energy into a single publicly traded entity. Bitcoin reaching $80,000 in April sits at 2.8% YES.　　The proposed merger would consolidate a financial services platform operating in over 100 countries and a mining operation with 50 EH/s capacity. The market for Bitcoin reaching $80,000 in April has dropped sharply, from 72% a week ago to 2.8% today. The $150,000 target sits at 0.1% YES.　　The collapse in odds happened despite the merger‘s scale. Daily volume is $51,800 in USDC, and the largest recent move was a 6-point spike at 9:50 AM. Traders clearly don’t expect the merger to move Bitcoin‘s price toward $80,000 within April’s remaining window.　　The merger would put Bitcoin financial services and mining under one publicly traded company, a direct signal of Tethers strategic direction. At 3¢, a YES share pays $1 if Bitcoin hits $80,000 by April, a 33.3x return. That payout requires a rapid price move that almost no one in the market is pricing in.　　Watch for regulatory responses or large institutional moves, specifically ETF net inflows or strategic Bitcoin acquisitions from actors like BlackRock or Fidelity. Those

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XRP Price Softens Further, Grinding Losses Test Bullish Patience

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis.　　From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked on a journey that would lead him to become one of the foremost authorities in the fields of Forex and crypto trading. With a meticulous eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Aayush honed his craft over the years, mastering the art of technical analysis and chart interpretation.　　As a software engineer, Aayush harnesses the power of technology to optimize trading strategies and develop innovative solutions for navigating the volatile waters of financial markets. His background in software engineering has equipped him with a unique skill set, enabling him to leverage cutting-edge tools and algorithms to gain a competitive edge in an ever-evolving landscape.　　In addition to his roles in finance

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