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YouTuber Crypto Prediction of Bitcoin's Lowest Point and Bear Market Cycle
The Bitcoin bear market bottom may have already formed at the $60k level, according to European crypto YouTubers Carl Runefelt and David Wulschner, both highly viewed. They believe that this cycle never reached the euphoria that usually triggers an 80% decline.
With Bitcoin's price now around $76,500, the predictions of these two YouTubers seem to be starting to prove true. Runefelt from The Moon Show states that $60,000 is the real-time bottom point, while Wulschner from Crypto Familie

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Tether Prints $1 Billion Amid Turmoil, but $8.23 Billion Reserve Fund Still Under Debate
Tether reports a net profit of $1.04 billion in the first quarter of 2026 and has increased its buffer reserves to a record $8.23 billion, despite the global market experiencing new volatility.
The figures come from a quarterly attestation by accounting firm BDO. They confirm that USD₮ liabilities are in the range of approximately $183 billion against assets valued at $191.77 billion, so Tether has an excess capital of over $8.2 billion.
Treasury Yield Drives Q1 Profit
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Ripple CEO Sends a Strong Signal for XRP From Las Vegas
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse once again publicly reaffirmed the company’s strong commitment to XRP at the Bitcoin 2026 conference, directly responding to narratives claiming that Ripple has abandoned its native token.
The announcement came alongside news that Ripple is carrying out an aggressive expansion into the Middle East and Africa.
CEO Faces Skepticism
Speaking at the conference in Vegas, Garlinghouse delivered a firm message to critics. He said that Ripple remains the largest holder of XRP in the world

Ripple Releases XRP Worth US$1.38 Billion Amid Surprising Statements from Emeritus CTO
Ripple releases 1 billion XRP from escrow contract on May 1, 2026, valued at US$1.38 billion based on current prices.
Meanwhile, Ripple emeritus CTO, David Schwartz, used the X platform to debunk various old myths about alleged secret mechanisms that could boost the token's price.
Ripple Performs Monthly Release of 1 Billion XRP from Escrow
The monthly release is an automatic mechanism where Ripple has been releasing 1 billion XRP from its escrow account since December 2017. This system aims to provide trans

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The use of crypto cards has increased by 500%, reaching $600 million per month, with Visa dominating 90% of the market share.
Crypto card usage volume has surged 500% since September 2024, reaching around $600 million per month.
Visa processes 90% of these on-chain transactions.
This data shows a sharp shift in how stablecoins reach consumers, from just being wallet balances to everyday payment tools.
Stablecoin-linked card programs are now among the fastest-growing businesses on public blockchains.
Visa Becomes the Mainstay for Stablecoin Card Growth
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Elon Musk Says Most Crypto Assets Are Scam, but X Launches New Crypto Trading Terminal
Elon Musk told a jury in Oakland that most cryptocurrencies are scams during testimony in a civil trial against OpenAI, marking a significant shift from his long-standing position as one of the sector's vocal supporters.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO made this statement when asked about OpenAI's 2018 plan to raise funds through an initial coin offering (ICO), according to a report by New York Times journalist Mike Isaac.
Sharp Turn from Vocal Crypto Supporter
Musk moved the market between 2

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Multiply by 24 Times, Figure AI Produces 1 Robot per Hour
Figure AI has recorded a significant surge in its production capacity by increasing output up to 24 times to produce one humanoid robot per hour. The U.S. robotics company is also targeting production of 55 robot units this week.
This capacity increase signals an acceleration in the development and commercialization of humanoid robots, which have still faced challenges in mass production scale. Figure AI has become one of the more aggressive players in driving efficiency in robot manufacturing as demand fo

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U.S. Department of Labor Launches AI-Based Internship Portal
The U.S. Department of Labor officially launches the AI Apprenticeship Innovation Portal as part of efforts to enhance workforce skills in artificial intelligence. This initiative is designed to expand access to internship-based training and accelerate workers' readiness to face digital transformation.
This portal will serve as a hub for information and collaboration among companies, educational institutions, and training organizations to develop standardized AI internship programs. The U.S. governmen

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Important Data Point Explain Why Dogecoin Outperforms the Crypto Market
Dogecoin
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appeared as one of the best performers among the top 100 cryptocurrencies, recording double-digit gains while most other assets weakened.
This meme coin surged more than 11% in the past week, while the overall crypto market declined 0.7% during the same period. This rally pushed Dogecoin to a 10-week high on Wednesday.
Whale Dogecoin Reaches Record DOGE Holdings as Price Rises 11%
According to BeInCrypto Markets data, the token was traded at $0.109 when this article was writt

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Top 5 Altcoin Setups for May 2026
“Sell in May and go away” has crossed from Wall Street into crypto folklore, marking price declines in summer and thin trading volume. The five altcoin setups for May signal that 2026 could change this pattern.
Chainlink, Ethereum, Kaspa, Sui, and NEAR have been in accumulation phases with suppressed volatility for months. Now, each of these assets is close to a breakout, and each also has specific catalysts scheduled for May.
Chainlink
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Consolidating in an Upward Triangle Pattern
Chainlink
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trades around

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Wasabi Protocol $5 Million Exploit Accelerates AI-Based DeFi Hacker Theory
Wasabi Protocol experienced a key admin compromise resulting in losses of over $5 million from perpetual vaults and LongPool on Ethereum, Base, Berachain, and Blast, as reported by on-chain security firms Blockaid and PeckShield.
The attacker gained ADMIN_ROLE through the protocol's deployer wallet, then upgraded the vault to a malicious implementation that drained user balances. Approximately $4.55 million has already been successfully stolen, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Gas Prices in California Reach $6 per Gallon, Highest Since 2023
Fuel prices in California have surged again, surpassing $6 per gallon for the first time since 2023.
This increase occurs amid supply pressures and rising demand ahead of the travel season in the United States.
Data from the American Automobile Association shows that the average gasoline price in California has exceeded this level in recent days, making it one of the regions with the highest fuel prices in the U.S.
This price spike is triggered by a combination of factors, including production dis

XRP Shows Second Highest Bullish Sentiment in 2 Years: What It Means for Price
Bullish social sentiment for XRP
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on social media has now reached the second highest level in the past two years, according to Santiment.
According to the analytics firm, the latest announcement from Rakuten is one of the main drivers of this surge.
XRP Community Becomes Very Bullish
BeInCrypto reports that Rakuten Wallet listed XRP on April 15, allowing 44 million users in Japan to access it directly. This move opens up a loyalty pool potential of US$23 billion from over 3 trillion Rakuten Points that can

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The US, China, and Dubai Join Forces to Arrest 276 Crypto Scam Suspects from 9 Global Networks
A cross-country joint operation successfully dismantled a large-scale crypto fraud network targeting U.S. citizens.
In this operation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation collaborated with Dubai Police and China's Ministry of Public Security.
As a result, at least 276 individuals were arrested, and nine scam operation centers were dismantled.
The network was known to run various digital asset-based scams, targeting victims through online platforms.
This operation demonstrat

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Why Are the Crypto Asset Markets Falling Today?
The crypto asset markets weakened after the FOMC decision on Wednesday, where Jerome Powell's hawkish farewell tone reduced risk appetite.
The total crypto market capitalization is currently around US$2.51 trillion, down 2.38% from yesterday's high after failing for the third time to break through US$2.63 trillion in less than two weeks. Bitcoin
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moved within an upward channel that started weakening at US$75,956, while World Liberty Financial (WLFI) dropped 13% as the 7-day governance voting period began.
Today's

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Miko Matsumura: No More Crypto Wild West, This Cycle Will Reward Different Behaviors
The “wild west” era of crypto is over, according to Miko Matsumura, managing partner at Gumi Cryptos Capital. The industry has already won its main battles as financial infrastructure becomes more mature.
Matsumura welcomes the current bear market, but he warns that this cycle will reward different behaviors compared to previous cycles. Builders who only repeat meme coin strategies will fall behind as new capital and stricter regulations start to come in.
The Crypto Industry Has Alrea

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Brent Oil Price Breaks New Record of $120 per Barrel
Brent crude oil prices have surged again and are now surpassing the $120 per barrel level, marking a significant increase in a short period.
This spike occurs amid rising geopolitical tensions and global energy supply disruptions, especially from the Middle East region.
The price increase reflects market concerns over the stability of oil distribution, particularly through strategic routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
In addition to geopolitical factors, inflation expectations and sustained high energy demand are also

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U.S. Treasury Says It Seized Iran’s Crypto Assets Worth $450 Million
The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, stated that the U.S. government has seized Iran’s cryptocurrency assets worth approximately $450 million.
This seizure is described as part of efforts to enforce sanctions and restrict Iran’s access to the global financial system.
Digital assets are increasingly being used to evade sanctions, making them a primary focus of oversight by U.S. authorities.
This move shows that the government has begun strengthening its ability to track and take action against