Kevin Warsh clears Senate committee, markets react to potential Fed leadership change

Tech  Kevin Warsh clears Senate committee, markets react to potential Fed leadership change  Kevin Warsh, President Trumps nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, cleared the Senate Banking Committee with a 13-11 vote. Jerome Powell out as Fed Chair by May 14 now sits at 4.9% YES.  Market reaction  Warshs committee approval moved multiple markets. The May 15 market surged to 73.5% YES, up from 57% just a day ago, with a 15-point spike at 9:35 PM. The May 31 and June 30 markets sit at 96.2% and 99.4% YES, pricing in a near-certain leadership change before summer.  Why it matters  The committee vote is a necessary step, but the May 15 market is thinly traded. Daily USDC volume is $7,888, and just $507 moved the odds by 5 points. That means even small trades or minor news can produce large swings. The May 14 market at 4.9% YES prices a confirmation before that date as unlikely but possible.  What to watch  Buying YES at 74¢ on the May 15 market pays 1.35x if Warsh is confirmed and Powell exits by then. That bet requires a quick Senate floor vote and Powell stepping down early. Senate scheduling announcements and any public statements from Trump about the timeline are the next

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Dogecoin Futures Open Interest Explodes As Leveraged Traders Pile In

Tech  Dogecoin Futures Open Interest Explodes As Leveraged Traders Pile In  They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that‘s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.  Christians journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later).  Christian then roamed the world of journalism, working at newspapers in Canada and even South Korea. He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a

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BlackRock Falls Flat as Bitcoin ETFs End April in Red

BlackRocks iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded no fresh inflows on Monday, as US Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETFs together shed $263 million that day. The pullback ended a nine-day inflow streak.  The reversal arrived at a tense moment for the largest spot Bitcoin product. IBIT flows have been roughly flat for six months. Fresh appetite for allocators appears to have cooled, even as BTC trades near recent highs.  Nine-Day Bitcoin ETF Streak Comes to an End  Data from SoSoValue shows US Bitcoin spot ETFs collectively shed $263 million on April 27. The move broke a nine-session run of inflows. The funds had absorbed roughly $767 million across the prior week.  US Spot Bitcoin ETF Daily Inflow. Source: SoSoValue  BlackRocks IBIT avoided driving the selloff. However, the fund has shown flat net flows for roughly six months. That stagnation comes as Bitcoin continues to trade below the $80,000 psychological level.  BlackRocks IBIT Net Flows.  US Ethereum (ETH) spot ETFs together lost $50.48 million on the same day. Almost every fund in the category posted withdrawals.  BlackRocks Staked ETH ETF, ticker ETHB, was the only product in the group to attract fresh capital. The flow split suggests allocators may prefer staked exposure over passive holdings as Ethereum yield rises.  Ethereum ETF Flows.

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BeInCrypto 100 Institutional Awards Nomination: Citi for Leader in Digital Asset Adoption

Digital asset adoption inside global banks has moved past the pilot stage. The real question now is which institutions can connect blockchain infrastructure to the systems that already move money, settle trades, and support global commerce.  Citi is one of the banks doing that at scale. The firm is nominated for Leader in Digital Asset Adoption at the BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards 2026.FoundedTotal AssetsGlobal ReachCore PlatformCore ProductRegulatory Context1812$2.6T+Nearly 160 countriesCIDAPCiti Token ServicesOCC, Fed, FCA, MAS  Citi Digital Asset Adoption Snapshot  The nomination centers on the Citi Integrated Digital Assets Platform, or CIDAP, and the continued rollout of Citi Token Services across cash management, liquidity, trade finance, and tokenized asset workflows.  CIDAP is Citis internal bridge between traditional banking systems and blockchain networks. Citi describes it as a core pillar of its digital asset strategy, supporting use cases across payment services, capital markets, securities, custody, trade, and FX.  That matters because most institutional clients do not want a separate crypto operating model. They want blockchain-based settlement, tokenized deposits, and digital asset services to connect with the same systems they already use.  Moving Tokenized Deposits Into Global Banking  Citi Token Services is the clearest example of its digital asset adoption moving into production infrastructure.  The product uses blockchain and smart

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BeInCrypto 100 Institutional Awards Nomination: Citi for Leader in Digital Asset Adoption

Digital asset adoption inside global banks has moved past the pilot stage. The real question now is which institutions can connect blockchain infrastructure to the systems that already move money, settle trades, and support global commerce.  Citi is one of the banks doing that at scale. The firm is nominated for Leader in Digital Asset Adoption at the BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards 2026.FoundedTotal AssetsGlobal ReachCore PlatformCore ProductRegulatory Context1812$2.6T+Nearly 160 countriesCIDAPCiti Token ServicesOCC, Fed, FCA, MAS  Citi Digital Asset Adoption Snapshot  The nomination centers on the Citi Integrated Digital Assets Platform, or CIDAP, and the continued rollout of Citi Token Services across cash management, liquidity, trade finance, and tokenized asset workflows.  CIDAP is Citis internal bridge between traditional banking systems and blockchain networks. Citi describes it as a core pillar of its digital asset strategy, supporting use cases across payment services, capital markets, securities, custody, trade, and FX.  That matters because most institutional clients do not want a separate crypto operating model. They want blockchain-based settlement, tokenized deposits, and digital asset services to connect with the same systems they already use.  Moving Tokenized Deposits Into Global Banking  Citi Token Services is the clearest example of its digital asset adoption moving into production infrastructure.  The product uses blockchain and smart

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Gensyn AI token debuts on Coinbase, market skeptical of $600M valuation

Bitcoin Ethereum News  Gensyns $AI token is now available on Coinbase, opening U.S. trading for this decentralized AI compute network. The Polymarket contract on Gensyn FDV above $600M one day after launch sits at 0% YES.  Market reaction  The Coinbase listing gives the $AI token broader retail access, but the market hasn‘t priced in any expectation of a $600M+ fully diluted valuation. The contract remains flat at 0% YES with no recent volume, meaning traders aren’t placing bets in either direction.  Why it matters  The 0% reading reflects concrete skepticism, not just indifference. There‘s been no significant post-listing price action, and no announcements of listings on other major exchanges like Binance or Bybit. Without those catalysts, traders appear to see the $600M FDV threshold as unreachable on the contract’s timeline.  What to watch  A token generation event (TGE) or additional exchange listings could change the calculus quickly. At 0¢, a YES share pays $1 if Gensyns FDV crosses $600M, so any sudden demand spike or partnership announcement would make the current price look mispriced. The key triggers: additional exchange listings, on-chain trading volume surges, or official Gensyn partnership announcements.

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HKMA Fake HKDAP HSBC Token Warning - ID Drop

HKMA Warns Against Fake HKDAP and HSBC Tokens  The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced that fake tokens are circulating in the market before the new stablecoin regulation takes effect. Tokens bearing HKDAP and HSBC symbols are in circulation, but they are not affiliated with licensed issuers. HKMA confirmed that the applicants mentioned in press materials have not yet issued stablecoins. This early threat has warned investors in Hong Kongs crypto ecosystem against fraud.  HKMA granted the first licenses to the consortium led by HSBC and Standard Chartered under the Stablecoins Ordinance that took effect in August 2025. This group, selected from 36 applications, is proceeding with limited access similar to traditional banknote printing authority. Products may launch during Fintech Week in November 2025. HKMA recommends relying on official channels.  Critical Support and Resistance Levels for IDSupports: S1: $0.0294 (Strong, 78/100, -1.67%) – Fibo, Donchian, Stoch, MACD sourced.S2: $0.0278 (Medium, 52/100, -7.02%) – Keltner Lower.Resistances: R1: $0.0311 (Strong, 60/100, +4.01%) – Prev Close, BB Middle, SMA20.R2: $0.0340 (Medium, 59/100, +13.71%) – Fibo, HVN.  ID is currently at the $0.03 level, in a downtrend with a 24h -4.47% drop (RSI 38.58, Supertrend Bearish, EMA20 $0.0320).  Why Did ID Drop? Impact of HKMA Warning  ID‘s drop is linked

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Crypto’s Next 2 Billion Users Won’t Come From Trading Alone, Binance Explains

Binance said adoption is expanding through payments, yield products, AI, and tokenized assets.supply topped $320 billion, while monthly on-chain reached $7.2 trillion.Integration could push users toward 2 billion by 2030, according to Binance.  Binance Sees Growth Beyond Trading  ‘s next major adoption wave is moving beyond exchanges and into everyday financial use. Binance detailed in an April 29, 2026, blog post that payments, yield products, tokenized assets, artificial intelligence (AI), and community features are expanding digital finance’s reach. Its core argument is that many future users may enter through utility, not spot or derivatives trading.  The firm stated:  “The next billion users, and then three billion and more, will arrive through payments, yield products, on-chain services, tokenized traditional assets, or community-led discovery in addition to trading.”  The post framed that shift as more realistic because several crypto-linked markets are expanding at the same time. supply has risen above $320 billion, while monthly on-chain reached $7.2 trillion. Tokenized real-world assets have passed $25 billion, creating more overlap between digital asset platforms and broader financial services.  Integrated Platforms Could Expand Utility  On social media platform X, Binance stressed that s next chapter is bigger than trading. It described its super app vision as a structure built around four connected

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NZD/USD rises to near 0.5850 ahead of Chinese PMI data

Finance  NZD/USD rises to near 0.5850 ahead of Chinese PMI data  NZD/USD gains ground after two days of losses, trading around 0.5830 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The pair advances as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) remains stronger following the latest domestic economic data releases. Market participants are also preparing for the upcoming Chinese Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) figures due later in the day, given the strong trade linkage between China and New Zealand and its influence on NZD sentiment.  ANZ New Zealands Business Confidence fell to -10.6 in April from 32.5 in March. Meanwhile, Activity Outlook came in at 19.6 against the previous reading of 39.3. Inflation expectations rose from 3.1% to 3.8%.  The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is expected to maintain a cautious stance or potentially lean toward further tightening in order to steer inflation back to the 2% midpoint, as underlying price pressures remain persistent. Financial markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility of a rate hike in May after a robust first-quarter inflation reading, while inflationary pressures are anticipated to build further in Q2 as elevated energy costs continue to pass through the economy.  RBNZ Governor Anna Breman said on Wednesday that “first-quarter measures of core inflation have

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HKMA Fake HKDAP HSBC Token Warning - ID Drop

Tech  HKMA Fake HKDAP HSBC Token Warning – ID Drop  The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced that fake tokens are circulating in the market before the new stablecoin regulation takes effect. Tokens bearing HKDAP and HSBC symbols are in circulation, but they are not affiliated with licensed issuers. HKMA confirmed that the applicants mentioned in press materials have not yet issued stablecoins. This early threat has warned investors in Hong Kongs crypto ecosystem against fraud.  HKMA granted the first licenses to the consortium led by HSBC and Standard Chartered under the Stablecoins Ordinance that took effect in August 2025. This group, selected from 36 applications, is proceeding with limited access similar to traditional banknote printing authority. Products may launch during Fintech Week in November 2025. HKMA recommends relying on official channels.  Critical Support and Resistance Levels for IDSupports: S1: $0.0294 (Strong, 78/100, -1.67%) – Fibo, Donchian, Stoch, MACD sourced.S2: $0.0278 (Medium, 52/100, -7.02%) – Keltner Lower.Resistances: R1: $0.0311 (Strong, 60/100, +4.01%) – Prev Close, BB Middle, SMA20.R2: $0.0340 (Medium, 59/100, +13.71%) – Fibo, HVN.  ID is currently at the $0.03 level, in a downtrend with a 24h -4.47% drop (RSI 38.58, Supertrend Bearish, EMA20 $0.0320).  Why Did ID Drop? Impact of HKMA Warning  ID‘s drop is

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