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US Warns Hormuz Digital Asset Payments May Trigger Sanctions Risk
Key Takeaways: OFAC warned crypto payments tied to Hormuz transit may trigger sanctions exposure. Reports say Iran operates a crypto-based toll system generating about $20
Canada Explores Banning Crypto ATMs | Catch Up | Apr. 26 – May 2, 2026
From Hyperliquid to Ripple, from Canada to Malaysia, here are the crypto news you may have missed this week. Market Analysis & Exchange Data Hyperliquid
SBI Group, Visa Launch Crypto Card With up to 10% BTC, ETH, XRP Promo Rewards
Key Takeaways: SBI and Visa launched credit cards that convert spending points into a user-selected cryptocurrency ( BTC, ETH, or XRP). Gold users can earn
Trump Says Iran Conflict Over, Nasdaq Sets Record High, Bitcoin Climbs 2.5%
Key Takeaways: Trump declared U.S.-Iran hostilities “terminated” on May 1, bypassing the War Powers Resolution’s 60-day authorization deadline. Bitcoin climbed 2.52% near $79,000 earlier today,
Fidelity Adds $19M Into FBTC as Bitcoin ETFs Snap 3-Day Outflow Streak
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.76M inflows as Blackrock IBIT added $26.61M after a 3-day slump. Ether ETFs lost $23.64M, led by Blackrock ETHA’s $50.57M
Grok, ChatGPT, Claude — 11 AI Models Project Bitcoin Hits $84K to $118K by End of 2026
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin AI models gave Dec. 31, 2026, targets from $84,500 to $118,400. Polymarket gives BTC 87% odds of topping $80,000 and 40% odds
Digital Asset Security Moves Beyond Keys as Bitgo Adds 5-Layer Checks
Key Takeaways: Bitgo introduced five security layers for institutional digital asset transactions. Controls address deepfakes, API spoofing, address manipulation, and withdrawal risks. Institutions can add
Trader Opens $1.96M MEGA Long at 1x Leverage, Already Down $402K
Key Takeaways: Trader 0xcc15 opened a $1.96 million leveraged long on 11.96M MEGA tokens and is already down $402K as of May 1. The trade
Why Crypto Cards Are the ‘Next Evolution’ for Stablecoin Distribution
Key Takeaways: Justin Sun identifies crypto cards as the “next evolution,” capitalizing on a $310 billion stablecoin market that has moved from speculation to real-world
Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Offloads Another 500 BTC to NYDIG, Extending Sell Streak
Key Takeaways: Riot deposited 500 BTC worth $38.24M to NYDIG, extending its sustained 2026 sell streak. The move adds persistent supply pressure from one of