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US-Iran conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices soar 30%

Tech　　US-Iran conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices soar 30%　　RBOB gasoline futures surged 5%, and the Polymarket contract for WTI Crude Oil hitting $160 in April sits at 15% YES, driven by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.　　Market reaction　　The conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, cutting into global oil supply. Crude oil prices are up over 30% since February 28, with WTI now above $110 per barrel. The WTI Crude Oil April market reflects these shifts, and traders are pricing in further disruptions. The contract resolves on April 30, with odds of WTI hitting $160 at 15%.　　Why it matters　　The market is thin. A single large trade could move prices significantly, making the contract highly sensitive to news. While face-value volume suggests activity, actual USDC traded is what matters here, and minimal capital is needed to shift odds. The Strait of Hormuz closure threat is the primary driver; any escalation there directly feeds into this contract.　　The RBOB futures spike reflects traders expecting prolonged instability in oil supply chains, reacting to immediate supply concerns rather than speculative positioning. At 15¢, a YES share pays $1 if WTI hits $160 by April 30,

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Nomura’s KAIO launches governance token to target multi‑trillion‑dollar RWA market

Nomura‑backed RWA protocol KAIO is rolling out its KAIO governance token and foundation as it tries to turn a $100 million on‑chain beachhead into a claim on a projected $30 trillion tokenization wave.KAIO, incubated by Nomuras Laser Digital, is launching its KAIO governance token and KAIO Foundation to oversee protocol governance, treasury, and ecosystem growth.The RWA protocol already runs five institutional‑grade funds with about $100 million in TVL across 10+ chains, plugged into managers like BlackRock, Brevan Howard, Hamilton Lane, and Laser Digital.KAIOs 10 billion‑supply token uses long cliffs and up to 60‑month vesting similar to Kulas model, grants governance, utility, and staking rights, but no direct fee claims, as it targets a market forecast in the tens of trillions.　　RWA tokenization protocol KAIO, incubated by Nomura Groups digital asset arm Laser Digital, has launched its KAIO governance token and set up the KAIO Foundation to oversee protocol governance, treasury management, and ecosystem development. The token has a fixed supply of 10 billion and is positioned as an infrastructure bet on the rapidly growing real‑world asset (RWA) segment, which recent research cited by crypto.news suggests could reach tens of trillions of dollars in tokenized value over the coming years.　　KAIO doubling down

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Gamma Prime Brings the Tokenized Capital Summit to Miami on May 4th, Showcasing Its Platform for Investors’ Dealflow

Gamma Prime, the coordination layer for the world private deal ecosystem focused on hard-to-access, non-correlated assets, will host the Tokenized Capital Summit 2026 in Miami on May 4th. The event is expected to attract more than 3,000 participants, including representatives from family offices, investment firms, and other institutional investors.　　The speaker lineup includes J.P. Morgan, Grayscale, Swift, Multicoin Capital, 21Shares, Coinbase, Robinhood, along with other industry leaders. Together, the speakers represent more than $25 billion in assets under management, positioning the Tokenized Capital Summit 2026 Miami as one of the key industry events of the year.　　Gamma Primes Product　　Gamma Prime operates a compliant and secure platform for private investing, built to give access to the networks of opportunities that are typically difficult to reach. The platform focuses on private markets, offering investors a practical way to diversify their portfolios beyond public markets and unavailable through traditional banks.　　By adhering to regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, Gamma Prime is developing into a global platform for hedge funds, venture capital, private equity, and other illiquid private assets. This approach enables funds to reach new institutional partners, family offices, and accredited investors worldwide, while expanding the range of investment opportunities available on the platform.　　The companys leadership

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Powell to Stay on Fed Board as Governor, Blocking Trump’s Path to Majority

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will stay on the Fed Board of Governors after his term as Chair ends on May 15, 2026, citing an ongoing Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation as the reason he cannot retire.　　The decision keeps Powell in his governor seat through January 2028 and prevents President Donald Trump from filling a fourth Board of Governors slot, a move that would have given the administration tighter influence over monetary policy votes.　　Powell Stays on as Fed Governor　　Powell delivered the announcement at what he confirmed was his final press conference as Fed Chair. He told reporters he had planned to retire when his current term ended, but legal pressure from the Trump administration had altered that calculation.　　Powell said he would wait until the active Department of Justice investigation reached its conclusion before stepping away from the Board.　　He also rejected the idea that he would operate as a “shadow chair” from his governor seat.　　“I would never do the ‘shadow chair thing’. I propose to be constructive participant on board,” he stated.　　Powell also congratulated Kevin Warsh, the Trump nominee expected to take over as Chair on May 15.　　Trump Loses Path to 4-Seat Board Majority　　Three of the seven seats on

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Solana Price Prediction: Why Is the SOL Price Still Dropping? Analyst Weighs In

Finance　　Solana Price Prediction: Why Is the SOL Price Still Dropping？ Analyst Weighs InWestern Unions upcoming Solana-based stablecoin adds to growing institutional adoption, alongside Visa and JPMorgan activity.SOL price remains under pressure, trading below key moving averages with weakening short-term demand signals.Analysts identify a disconnect between bullish fundamentals and bearish price action, raising questions about where SOL bottoms.　　Solana is trading near $85.45, down 1.70% on the day and struggling to hold above key support. The 100-day SMA sits at $91.36, well above current price, and the 4-hour chart shows the SOL price below the 100 period SMA at $85.65.　　Crypto analyst Ted Pillows notes that there is no change in structure for Solana Treasury companies, and he sees this as a sign that there isn‘t much demand for SOL. He asks where SOL will bottom this cycle. That is the question on every trader’s mind.　　The SOL price is down, but Western Union is launching a stablecoin on Solana in May. Visa already expanded USDC to Solana. JPMorgan ran tokenized commercial paper trials. The institutional adoption is real. The SOL price is not reflecting it. Something has to give.　　SOL price analysis: What the daily and 4-hour charts show　　We had a look at the

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Top 3 Meme Coins to Watch in May 2026

Tech　　Top 3 Meme Coins to Watch in May 2026　　Three meme coins delivered standout gains during April 2026. Dogecoin (DOGE) climbed 13.5%, Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) jumped 53%, and SkyAI rocketed 290% over the month.　　The trio reflects three different meme coin strategies. DOGE represents the legacy heavyweight. PENGU is a mid-cap with strong community and intellectual property momentum. SkyAI is the high-velocity artificial intelligence narrative play with explosive price action.　　Dogecoin (DOGE) Tests $0.082 Support With Compression Setup　　Dogecoin has traded in a downtrend since December 2024, with a secondary peak in September 2025. After several months of weakness, DOGE returned to test the $0.082 zone, which served as support during prior rallies.　　The weekly chart now shows green Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) readings and a rising Relative Strength Index (RSI). However, the RSI sits at 43, still below the 50 midline. Bollinger Bands have contracted alongside falling volume, a classic compression signal that often precedes a directional move.　　Bulls would need to flip the $0.10 midline of the Bollinger Bands to confirm a trend change. Above that level, the next resistance sits at $0.14, which aligns with the upper Bollinger Band, the long-term resistance, and the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement. A higher target sits near

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Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky has been hit with a $4.7 billion penalty

U.S. regulators have imposed a $4.7 billion penalty on Alexander Mashinsky and permanently banned him from the crypto and financial services industries, in one of the strongest enforcement actions since the sectors 2022 collapse.　　The move by the Federal Trade Commission adds a major civil penalty to the 12-year prison sentence Mashinsky is already serving.　　The figure is not arbitrary. When Celsius Network filed for bankruptcy, it owed customers roughly $4.7 billion—making the penalty a direct reflection of user losses.　　A New York judge, Denise Cote, approved the order. Most of the amount is suspended. Mashinsky must pay $10 million, which can be covered through funds already tied to a separate forfeiture order.　　But the suspension comes with risk.　　If regulators later find he concealed assets, the full $4.7 billion could be reinstated.　　“A warning shot” for crypto　　Industry voices say the lifetime ban may be more consequential than the financial penalty.　　“This isn‘t just punishment—it’s a warning shot,” said Anthony Pompliano. “Regulators are making it clear that misleading retail investors will end careers, not just companies.”　　Others see it as part of a broader reset for trust in digital assets.　　“The market needed accountability after 2022,” said Raoul Pal. “Actions like this rebuild confidence, even if they come late.”　　The

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US-Iran conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices soar 30%

Bitcoin Ethereum News　　RBOB gasoline futures surged 5%, and the Polymarket contract for WTI Crude Oil hitting $160 in April sits at 15% YES, driven by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.　　Market reaction　　The conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, cutting into global oil supply. Crude oil prices are up over 30% since February 28, with WTI now above $110 per barrel. The WTI Crude Oil April market reflects these shifts, and traders are pricing in further disruptions. The contract resolves on April 30, with odds of WTI hitting $160 at 15%.　　Why it matters　　The market is thin. A single large trade could move prices significantly, making the contract highly sensitive to news. While face-value volume suggests activity, actual USDC traded is what matters here, and minimal capital is needed to shift odds. The Strait of Hormuz closure threat is the primary driver; any escalation there directly feeds into this contract.　　The RBOB futures spike reflects traders expecting prolonged instability in oil supply chains, reacting to immediate supply concerns rather than speculative positioning. At 15¢, a YES share pays $1 if WTI hits $160 by April 30, a 6.7x return.　　What to watch　　Three things will determine

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Canaan Secures Tether Order for Immersion Bitcoin Mining Hardware

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) has landed a follow-on order from Tether for specialized Bitcoin (BTC) mining hardware designed for immersion-cooled systems, the company announced on Tuesday. The agreement underscores Tethers growing push into vertically integrated mining infrastructure and reflects an industry-wide trend toward modular and AI-ready systems.　　The order includes high-density hash board modules that will be deployed at a Tether-linked mining facility in South America. Canaans hardware, optimized for immersive cooling, is expected to enhance operational efficiency and scalability. The deal also includes an option for additional purchases, allowing Tether flexibility to expand its infrastructure if the new systems perform as anticipated.　　This builds on an earlier 2025 collaboration between Canaan and ACME Swisstech, which focused on developing a proof-of-concept platform for large-scale mining operations. Tether, the issuer of the $1.82 trillion market cap stablecoin USDT, is also developing proprietary control boards and management software, signaling its intent to further integrate hardware and software within its mining operations.　　Industry Shifts Toward Modular and AI-Driven Infrastructure　　The announcement comes as the Bitcoin mining sector continues to evolve amid mounting economic pressures. Several major players, including HIVE Digital and TeraWulf, are diversifying into data center operations and AI workloads to mitigate declining mining revenue. Analysts

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Nomura’s KAIO launches governance token to target multi‑trillion‑dollar RWA market

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