Category: crypto

On April 27, 970,430 LINK tokens worth $8.95 million were withdrawn from centralized exchanges, marking the largest single-day net outflow for Chainlink since December 2, 2025. Exchange reserves have been declining for 25 days, dropping from 141.5 million to 130.9 million tokens. XRP also saw a significant outflow during the same period.

A $59 million RLUSD settlement was completed on the XRP Ledger with a fee of $0.000188, showcasing Ripple’s ability to handle large cross-border settlements efficiently. This transaction highlights the institutional scale at which the XRP Ledger can operate, offering a cost-effective and speedy alternative to traditional settlement methods like SWIFT.

Pi Network’s token price rose over 5% on April 29 ahead of Consensus 2026 where co-founders Dr. Chengdiao Fan and Nicolas Kokkalis will speak. Dr. Fan will discuss Pi Network’s human verification model, while Kokkalis will address the protocol’s proof-of-personhood infrastructure. Pi Network has seen significant growth with over 421,000 active Mainnet nodes and 10…

BNB Chain saw a significant increase in on-chain AI agent deployments to over 150,000 by April 2026, a 43,750% rise from January. Binance launched the Agentic Wallet, allowing AI bots to trade and transfer tokens for users without accessing their primary accounts. BNB’s price resilience and growth were attributed to the demand from AI agent…

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel reassured Bitcoin developers at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference that they will not be investigated or charged if they write code without knowingly helping users commit crimes. Both officials emphasized a shift in focus towards crypto fraud networks and clarified the DOJ’s stance on developer liability.

Bitcoin is currently trading at $75,834, down 0.67% on April 29, with a daily MACD bearish crossover indicating a shift in momentum. Price has retreated from an ascending channel and is now testing SMA support. Jerome Powell’s final FOMC day adds uncertainty, with incoming Chair Kevin Warsh potentially impacting Bitcoin’s direction.

Galaxy Digital reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $216 million due to a decline in digital asset prices. The company highlighted revenue from its Data Centers division for the first time, emphasizing a shift towards AI-driven infrastructure. Despite losses, management sees long-term revenue potential in the sector.

Tether released the open-source Mining Development Kit (MDK) to unify Bitcoin mining control using JS and React. It aims for AI-ready automation from home miners to large farms. MDK replaces vendor-locked tools with a scalable, modular architecture for autonomous mining. Tether expands beyond stablecoins with this strategic move.

Polymarket’s CLOB v2 upgrade introduces new exchange contracts, pUSD collateral, and a $1 million liquidity rewards program to attract professional market makers and deepen order books. The upgrade aims to enhance performance and scale liquidity across various event markets, with recent fee changes already driving significant daily revenue.

Startale Group has chosen Privacy Boost by Sunnyside Labs as the official privacy partner for the Startale App, allowing users to have self-custodial onchain privacy on the Soneium super app. This integration enables fast private payments without compromising auditability or user experience, marking a significant milestone for both companies.