Ondo Finance Empowers RWAs with Proxy Voting

Tokenized stocks and ETFs are listed on Ondos Global Markets platform.  Tokenized stocks have become one of the fastest-growing areas in the crypto sector; according to RWA.xyz data, the category has tripled in value over the past year to reach $1.1 billion. Ondo is the largest issuer in this space and hosts over $700 million in stock and ETF tokens on its platform. While the new system does not grant direct shareholder rights to tokenized token holders, it offers them the opportunity to reflect their preferences through Ondo‘s holdings. The ONDO price is currently at $0.26, with a 24-hour change of +0.91% showing a slight uptick. RSI at 52.98 is neutral, the trend is sideways but Supertrend is giving a bearish signal. Ondo’s global head of institutional business, Matthieu de Vergnes, emphasized to CoinDesk that this is at the heart of the companys vision to make traditional assets accessible on-chain. Broadridge aims to bring the massive proxy voting volume from traditional markets to blockchain, enabling the management of digital and conventional assets in the same workflow.  Critical Support and Resistance Levels for ONDOSupport S1: $0.2635 (Score: 83/100 ⭐ STRONG, -0.49% distance)Support S2: $0.2555 (Score: 74/100 ⭐ STRONG, -3.51% distance)Resistance R1: $0.2663 (Score:

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Middle East tensions keep central banks cautious on rate cuts amid inflation

Tech  Middle East tensions keep central banks cautious on rate cuts amid inflation  Central banks are holding off on rate cuts as Middle East tensions keep inflation elevated. The probability of a Fed rate decrease by 50+ bps after the April meeting is low, with odds down 15% based on current market sentiment.  The Feds April 2026 meeting decision reflects caution under inflationary pressure. With only two days left, traders are pricing in no substantial cuts. April 30 markets show limited activity, and expectations of a dramatic policy shift are minimal.  The July 2026 market is more active. Odds of no rate change sit at 86% YES, up from 80% a week ago. This market saw a 36-point spike driven by $8,065 in actual trading volume, pointing to stronger confidence in a stable rate environment by July. Moving the price 5 points requires $91,683, a thick book that signals institutional-grade conviction.  For traders, the current environment points to limited near-term easing. The ECB‘s position mirrors the Fed’s, with the probability of a 50 bps cut in April shrinking. Persistent inflation, compounded by energy price spikes from regional conflicts, is the core problem for central banks. At 22¢, a YES share in the April Fed market

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Core Scientific (CORZ) Plans 1.5GW AI Data Center in Texas

Bitcoin mining heavyweight Core Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ) is transforming its Pecos, Texas facility into a 1.5-gigawatt data center campus to meet surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The company announced on April 28 that the site will primarily support high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, marking a significant pivot from its traditional focus on Bitcoin mining.  Of the planned capacity, 1 gigawatt (GW) will be available for leasing to third parties. To support the buildout, Core Scientific acquired over 200 acres of land in Pecos and has secured an additional 300 megawatts (MW) of power via a new utility contract. The first data hall is already under construction, with operations slated to begin by early 2027.  A Strategic Shift Amid Tight Margins  This move underscores a broader trend among crypto mining firms diversifying into AI and HPC as mining profitability shrinks. Core Scientific, which emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2024, has been actively reallocating resources. Approximately 300 MW previously allocated to Bitcoin mining at the Pecos site are being repurposed for the AI data center. The company‘s CEO, Adam Sullivan, highlighted Core Scientific’s “in-house expertise” as a key factor in scaling next-gen AI infrastructure.  Core Scientific‘s pivot mirrors initiatives by other miners such

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Western Union Announces Solana USDPT Stablecoin

The USDPT announced in the companys Q1 earnings presentation will transform agent transactions on Solana infrastructure.  The pilot project was announced in October 2025 and is in the final preparation phase. While creating a SWIFT alternative for agent settlements, Western Union is linking crypto wallets to its physical branches via Digital Asset Network (DAN); the first partnership is going live this week. McGranahan stated that DAN will enable millions of users to convert their assets to local currencies and is seeing strong demand.  SOL Technical Analysis: Current Price and Support Levels  Solana (SOL) is currently trading at 83.62 dollars, down 1.19% in the last 24 hours. RSI at 45.84 level is neutral, but showing downtrend and bearish Supertrend signal. EMA 20: pressure above 85.35 dollars. Strong supports: S1 82.85 dollars (⭐ STRONG, 0.92% away), S2 80.81 dollars (⭐ STRONG). Resistances: R1 84.69 dollars (⭐ STRONG), R2 110.99 dollars. These data indicate that SOL demand may increase with the USDPT launch; SOL futures should be monitored.  Expanding Partnerships and Financial Performance  Adjusted revenue reached 983 million dollars in the first quarter, down 1% year-over-year but improved 400 basis points compared to the fourth quarter. Additionally, collaboration with Mastercard and Worldpay on the Solana platform is expanding;

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Coachella 2026: DeepMind AI Experiments

Coachella stage experiment with Google DeepMind technology. Image: Coachella  The first prototype converts live shows into 3D archives using Unreal Engine. The second tool provides stage previews to artists. The third is the ‘Coachella vs. The Game’ mobile game. Kevin McMahon says the development time has been reduced to weeks. DeepMind was selected for its visual models and YouTube connection. In the past, it was innovative with AR filters and 2024 Avalanche-based Quests NFTs. This points to blockchain-AI hybrids in festivals; opportunities may arise for ALT detailed analysis.  ALT Technical Outlook and Levels  ALT price 0,01$, 24h +%0,27. RSI 54,24 (neutral), Trend: Sideways, Supertrend: Bearish, EMA 20: 0,0074$.Supports: S1 0,0073$ (83/100 ⭐ Strong, -%3,18, Fibo 0.214/S2/BB Middle/SMA20); S2 0,0067$ (72/100 ⭐ Strong, -%11,14)Resistances: R1 0,0076$ (67/100 ⭐ Strong, +%0,80, Previous close/Ichimoku); R2 0,0085$ (63/100 ⭐ Strong, +%12,73)  While festival innovations affect entertainment blockchains, ALT futures and ALT spot should be monitored. AI-blockchain integration could be a catalyst for ALT.

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LayerZero pledges $23M to DeFi united after $292M Kelp DAO exploit fallout

LayerZero will commit 10,000 ETH to help clean up the $292 million Kelp DAO exploit, 5 days after watching rivals write big checks. The company posted on X, saying it will deposit 5,000 ETH into the DeFi United rescue fund and another 5,000 ETH directly into Aave to strengthen its liquidity. It also pledged to support GHO liquidity.   Following the attack, DeFi United is racing to restore full backing for the token. The coalition has since published a technical recovery plan that relies on staged ETH deposits into Kelps lockbox contract,  The blame is appended to both Kelp DAO and LayerZero. Kelp DAO had a weak 1-of-1 setup, making it a single point of failure as only one LayerZero verifier could validate messages. And while LayerZero cautioned that multi-verifier options are safer, Kelp says the default setup used the one described by LayerZero.  David Schwartz, Ripple CTO Emeritus, raised some concerns about LayerZeros explanation. He cited previous comments by LayerZero CEO Bryan Pellegrino that no application used only the LayerZero DVN, calling them false. X users reacted very aggressively because many users labeled LayerZero as the one behind the mess. They also called it out for not donating aid to Aave while

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Chainlink Exchange Outflows Hit 970,430 LINK, Largest Of 2026

Tech  Chainlink Exchange Outflows Hit 970,430 LINK, Largest Of 2026  On-chain data shows Chainlink traders have made their largest amount of exchange withdrawals since December, a potential sign of accumulation.  Chainlink Exchange Netflow Has Seen A Sharp Negative Spike  As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in an X post, a significant amount of Chainlink supply has left exchanges recently. The indicator of interest here is the “Exchange Flow Balance,” which measures, as its name suggests, the net amount of LINK flowing into or out of wallets connected to centralized exchanges.  When the value of this metric is positive, it means exchange inflows are outweighing the outflows and a net amount of the asset is entering these platforms. As one of the main reasons why traders deposit to exchanges is for selling-related purposes, this kind of trend can have a bearish impact on the LINK price.  On the other hand, the indicator being under the zero mark suggests outflows dominate the market. Such a trend can be a sign that investors are accumulating, which can naturally be bullish for the cryptocurrency.  Now, here is a chart that shows how the daily Exchange Flow Balance has changed for Chainlink over the last few weeks:  As displayed in the above

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Robinhood stock drops 6% after earnings miss tied to crypto revenue slump

Crypto  Robinhood stock drops 6% after earnings miss tied to crypto revenue slump  Robinhood shares fell more than 6% in after hours trading Tuesday after the trading platform reported first quarter earnings that missed Wall Street expectations, with weaker crypto revenue offsetting growth in equities, options, prediction markets, and subscriptions.  HOOD closed near $82 on Tuesday before dropping to around $77 in after hours trading at press time. Investors had expected Robinhood to report about $0.39 in earnings per share and revenue of roughly $1.14 billion. The company reported diluted EPS of $0.38 and revenue of $1.07 billion.  Robinhood‘s total net revenue rose 15% year over year, while net income increased 3% to $346 million. Transaction based revenue climbed 7% to $623 million, helped by options, equities, and event contracts, but crypto revenue fell 47% to $134 million as digital asset trading cooled from last year’s levels.  The miss landed against elevated investor expectations after a volatile quarter for retail trading platforms. Analysts had expected Robinhood to benefit from higher trading activity, stronger net interest income, and new products, while also watching for pressure from weaker crypto volumes and rising competition. Options markets had priced in a potential move of up to 9% in either

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Ondo Finance Empowers RWAs with Proxy Voting

Tokenized stocks and ETFs are listed on Ondos Global Markets platform.  Tokenized stocks have become one of the fastest-growing areas in the crypto sector; according to RWA.xyz data, the category has tripled in value over the past year to reach $1.1 billion. Ondo is the largest issuer in this space and hosts over $700 million in stock and ETF tokens on its platform. While the new system does not grant direct shareholder rights to tokenized token holders, it offers them the opportunity to reflect their preferences through Ondo‘s holdings. The ONDO price is currently at $0.26, with a 24-hour change of +0.91% showing a slight uptick. RSI at 52.98 is neutral, the trend is sideways but Supertrend is giving a bearish signal. Ondo’s global head of institutional business, Matthieu de Vergnes, emphasized to CoinDesk that this is at the heart of the companys vision to make traditional assets accessible on-chain. Broadridge aims to bring the massive proxy voting volume from traditional markets to blockchain, enabling the management of digital and conventional assets in the same workflow.  Critical Support and Resistance Levels for ONDOSupport S1: $0.2635 (Score: 83/100 ⭐ STRONG, -0.49% distance)Support S2: $0.2555 (Score: 74/100 ⭐ STRONG, -3.51% distance)Resistance R1: $0.2663 (Score:

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Ex-PayPal Chief Unveils Bitcoin-Powered ‘Money Grid’ for Global Merchant Adoption

The post Ex-PayPal Chief Unveils Bitcoin-Powered ‘Money Grid’ for Global Merchant Adoption appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News  Lightspark, the Bitcoin (BTC) remittance infrastructure provider led by former PayPal President David Marcus, has announced Grid Global Accounts. Its mission is to facilitate global remittances in Bitcoin, stablecoins, and dollars with AI support.  In partnership with Visa, the API-based product will enable instant payments to 175 million merchants across 14,000+ banks and 65+ countries. Additional features include branded Visa debit cards, native Bitcoin and stablecoin support (for sending, receiving, and converting), and AI agent integration.  Bitcoin remittances via Grid Global Accounts  Notably, agentic support allows users to delegate transactions while maintaining ultimate control of their wallets. Essentially, users get to program a set of instructions for the AI of their choice, including spending limits, approved payees, and revocable permissions. For instance, a user must manually authorize transactions exceeding their set threshold.  This last feature prevents instances of AI turning rogue and making unauthorized transfers. Just today, an AI agent reportedly deleted a startups entire database in under 9 seconds while attempting to complete a task.  Speaking at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas today, Marcus said the API would soon be available for iOS developers this

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