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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said this week that Bitcoin is part of classified Defense Department efforts to project power and counter China. Key Takeaways: Pete Hegseth told Congress on April 30, 2026, that Bitcoin efforts are classified inside the Pentagon. Samuel J. Paparo Jr.

Polymarket has enlisted blockchain data firm Chainalysis to help police insider trading and fraud on its platform as the prediction market seeks to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation and gain approval to relaunch in the U.S., according to a statement from Thursday. The

Rising altcoin volume at lower price levels indicates early accumulation rather than reactive market behavior. Current volume patterns show a longer and more stable buildup compared to previous market cycles. Market participation is diversifying across different sectors, including meme to

A third consecutive day of outflows in bitcoin and ether ETFs underscores a shift toward caution, as investors continue to trim exposure after last week’s strong inflow streak. Smaller assets like XRP are still attracting selective capital, while solana products remain dormant. Key Takeaways:

Elon Musk testified Thursday in California federal court that his artificial intelligence company xAI partly used OpenAI models while training its Grok chatbot, according to TechCrunch. The admission represents a rare public acknowledgment by a major AI developer of a practice under growing

Bitcoin climbed 20% in April, surging from roughly $66,000 to a monthly peak of $79,000, but according to analysis from crypto data firm CryptoQuant released Thursday, the rally may have been built on speculative positioning rather than genuine buyer demand. The firm found that the entire price

Advanced Account Security Launch OpenAI on Thursday introduced Advanced Account Security, a new opt-in setting for ChatGPT designed for users who want stronger protection or face higher risks of digital attacks. The company said the new feature was created in response to how people are

Key Insights Zcash surged nearly 12 percent, rebounding from $300 support as renewed buying interest pushed the price toward the $360 level during Friday’s trading session. Increased demand for privacy coins and rising shielded pool usage reduced liquid supply, supporting stronger price

Key Insights: PEPE price feeds show zero values across indicators while trading volume remains active, creating a disconnect between market activity and visible data. Momentum indicators like RSI and MACD continue updating, but they lack relevance due to missing price data and broken chart s

Key Insights: BNB holds above 600 as traders lock profits while attention shifts toward Osaka. The Mendel upgrade is expected to influence short-term price direction. Fast finality and fee stability improvements aim to attract institutional usage, while increased activity could accelerate to

Key Insights LINK held near $9.40 as cumulative ETF inflows surpassed $111.5 million, indicating steady institutional demand over recent trading sessions. Whale wallets accumulated nearly 2.8 million LINK while reserve balances rose, tightening available supply across active markets

Key Insights LINK held near $9.40 as cumulative ETF inflows surpassed $111.5 million, indicating steady institutional demand over recent trading sessions. Whale wallets accumulated nearly 2.8 million LINK while reserve balances rose, tightening available supply across active markets

Key Insights: Solana recorded five consecutive ETF inflow sessions, pushing cumulative assets above one billion dollars while selective outflows highlighted shifting institutional allocation strategies. Price action remained supported above short-term averages, while long-term resistance

Ripple launches MEA HQ in DIFC, strengthening presence as demand for regulated blockchain payment and custody services grows. DFSA approvals, including RLUSD recognition, enable compliant cross-border payments and expand Ripple’s regulated operations. New office supports hiring and