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Chiliz to Launch Fan Tokens on Solana, Base in Multichain Expansion

Chiliz said April 30 that it will launch fan tokens on the Solana and Base networks as part of a multichain expansion. The launch will mark the first time its fan tokens expand beyond Chiliz Chain to external mainnets. The move is part of a strategy

Story-Incubated Poseidon Launches Early-Access AI Data Contribution App Numo

Poseidon, a decentralized AI data infrastructure project incubated by AI intellectual property blockchain platform Story, launched early access for its data contribution app Numo on April 30. Numo is designed to let users submit data for AI training

Bithumb Pushes Post-Quantum Cryptography Adoption to Upgrade Security

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said on April 30 that it is pursuing a security framework based on post-quantum cryptography, or PQC, to counter future threats including hacking attacks powered by quantum computers. Post-quantum cryptogr

BitMine Expands Ether Staking, New Wallet Activity Suggests Further Buying

BitMine increased its Ether staking position as on-chain flows indicated additional buying. On-chain data platform Onchain Lens said on April 29 that BitMine staked an additional 111,496 ETH, worth about $253.27 million. That brought its total staked

Upbit Marks Bitcoin Pizza Day With Pizza Donations to Children’s Care Homes

Dunamu, the operator of digital-asset exchange Upbit, said on April 30 that it will launch its "Upbit Pizza Day" campaign. The campaign was created to mark Bitcoin Pizza Day on May 22. Actor Go Kyung-pyo will front the promotion under the slogan, "Yo

[Today’s Key Economic and Crypto Events] Fed Rate Decision, US Jobless Claims on Tap

Today’s Key Economic Events ▶ April 30 (Thursday): US FOMC rate decision (3 a.m. Korea time); EU April consumer price index (6 p.m. Korea time); US personal consumption expenditures price index (9:30 p.m. Korea time); US initial jobless claims (9:30

US Seeks Multinational Coalition to Restore Strait of Hormuz Shipping

The US is seeking to form a multinational coalition to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and has asked allies to join. The Wall Street Journal reported on April 29 that the State Department, in an internal cable sent to embassies, formall

Shinhan Card Signs Solana Foundation MOU to Expand Stablecoin, Web3 Payments

Shinhan Card said April 30 that it signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with the Solana Foundation to expand the stablecoin and Web3 payments ecosystem. The agreement formalizes payment innovation discussions the two sides held last year. I

Oil Tops $110 as Prolonged Iran Blockade Stokes Supply Fears

International oil prices climbed past $110 a barrel, extending their rally as geopolitical risks in the Middle East deepened. As of 8 a.m. Korea time on April 30, Brent crude futures were up 7.75% from the previous session at $112.49 a barrel, accord

World Liberty Financial Starts Vote on Unlocking 62 Billion WLFI Tokens

World Liberty Financial, the Trump family’s DeFi project, has opened a governance vote on whether to unlock 62 billion WLFI tokens. The proposal, reported by The Block on April 29, would decide whether those tokens can enter circulation. If approved,

Bitcoin, Ether Deliver Mostly Positive Returns Over Five-Year Holding Periods

Major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ether have generated gains in most five-year holding periods, according to an analysis by Delphi Digital. The crypto research firm said April 29 that it backtested every five-year holding window for Bitcoi

Trump Says Iran Maritime Blockade Will Stay Until Nuclear Deal Is Reached

President Donald Trump said he will keep a maritime blockade on Iran in place to maintain pressure in nuclear negotiations. In a phone interview with Axios on April 29, Trump said the blockade would remain until Iran accepts U.S. demands tied to its

Trump Says Powell Is Staying at Fed Because He Can’t Find Another Job

President Donald Trump renewed his public criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In a Truth Social post on April 29, Trump wrote that 'Too Late' Jerome Powell wants to remain at the Fed because he can't get a job anywhere else. "Nobody wan

Meta Starts Paying Some Creators in USDC, Expanding Stablecoin Payments

Meta Platforms Inc. has introduced a feature allowing some creators to receive earnings in the stablecoin USDC. The Block reported on April 29 that Meta began offering creators the option to receive settlements in USDC through a support page. Payouts

Bitcoin Drops After FOMC as Stop-Loss Selling, Not Structural Exit, Drives Pullback

Bitcoin fell after the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, with short-term volatility picking up. Cointelegraph reported on April 29 that Bitcoin came under pressure after the FOMC confirmed a decision to hold the benchmark interest rate in a 3.5%

Ethereum ICO Investor Moves 10,000 ETH After a Decade, Fueling Sale Speculation

An investor who took part in Ethereum's initial coin offering moved about $23 million of ETH after the holdings had remained dormant for more than a decade. The Block reported on April 29 that an Ethereum ICO wallet, 0xCD5…7a336, transferred about 10

XRP Breaks Below $1.40, Turning Key Support Into Resistance

XRP has shifted into a short-term bearish structure after slipping below the key $1.40 support level, CoinDesk reported. On April 29, CoinDesk said XRP recently broke under $1.40 and quickly fell to $1.38. The token has yet to reclaim that level, rei

Strategy’s $7.2 Billion Bitcoin Buying Spree Seen as Main Driver of Recent Rally

Strategy’s large-scale purchases have emerged as the biggest driver of Bitcoin’s recent rebound. Cointelegraph reported on April 29 that Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan wrote in a report that several factors have supported Bitcoin’s rece

South Korea Tax Agency Speeds Crypto Tax Preparations for 2028 Filings

South Korea’s National Tax Service is stepping up preparations to implement taxation on digital-asset income from January next year as debate over the levy continues. Edaily reported on April 29 that the agency is building related systems and tax inf

Wallet Linked to BitMine Receives Another 20,000 ETH, Signaling 45,000 ETH Accumulation

On-chain flows indicate BitMine may have added to its Ether holdings. On April 29, on-chain data platform Onchain Lens reported that a newly created wallet received about 20,000 ETH, worth roughly $45.85 million, from FalconX. The wallet is believed

Canada Weighs Ban on Crypto ATMs as It Steps Up Fraud Crackdown

Canada is considering a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs as the federal government steps up efforts to combat fraud. CBC reported on April 28, citing UBlockchain, that the federal government is reviewing a proposal to ban crypto ATMs in its 2026 Spring Eco

US Spot Ether ETFs Post $21.8 Million in Net Outflows for Second Straight Session

US spot Ether exchange-traded funds saw more than $20 million leave the products in a single day. US spot Ether ETFs recorded $21.8 million of net outflows on April 28, according to Trader T. It was the second straight trading day of net outflows. Th

UAE Exit From OPEC Seen Adding Downward Pressure on Oil Prices

The United Arab Emirates' exit from OPEC could add downward pressure on oil prices over the medium to long term, analysts told CNBC. CNBC reported on April 28, citing multiple experts, that the UAE's departure from OPEC this week would weaken the inf

Chiliz Report Shows 61% of Korean Fans Favor Players Over Teams

Chiliz, a global sports and entertainment blockchain company, on April 29 released its U.S. Global Fan Report, which analyzes the consumption behavior of sports fans in major markets. The survey covered 10,000 fans across eight countries, including S

Suspected BitMine-Linked Wallet Receives 25,000 ETH in Potential Buy Signal

On-chain data shows a wallet believed to be linked to BitMine received additional Ethereum. Onchain Lens, an on-chain data platform, said on April 28 that a newly created wallet received about 25,000 ETH from BitGo, worth roughly $57.13 million. The

Trump Orders Preparations for Prolonged Iran Blockade, Maintains Pressure on Nuclear Talks

President Donald Trump has instructed his aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on April 28. In recent discussions, including at a White House Situation Room meeting, Trump chose to maintain a blockade st

US Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Post $89.65 Million of Outflows, Extending Streak to Two Sessions

U.S. spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw about $90 million leave the products in a single day. Data from Trader T showed U.S. spot-Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $89.65 million on April 28, extending net withdrawals to a second straight tra

CertiK Publishes Digital-Asset Regulation Report, Flags Tougher AML Rules and Broader Audit Requirements

Global Web3 security company CertiK said on April 29 that it had released a report titled "Digital Asset Regulation Landscape 2026," detailing regulatory trends across major jurisdictions and shifts in the industry's structure. The report found that

Dunamu, Hana Financial, POSCO International Sign MOU on GIWA Chain-Based Financial Infrastructure

Dunamu said on April 29 that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Hana Financial Group and POSCO International to cooperate on the convergence of finance, digital assets and industry. The partnership will focus on building payment and settlem

Ethereum Tests $2,335 Realized Price as Key Support Level

Ethereum has reclaimed a key price zone, bringing it to a pivotal point in establishing a base for further gains. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez said on April 28 that Ethereum is trying to retake its realized price at about $2,335. Based on MVRV, or mar