Category: crypto

Visa has partnered with WeFi to allow users to spend stablecoins directly from self-custody wallets on Visa’s network, bypassing exchanges and pressuring banks’ FX roles. This partnership starts in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, focusing on regulated stablecoins. This move aims to merge on-chain banking with Visa’s global network and streamline payment experiences.

CertiK’s 2026 report emphasizes that the main regulatory concern in the cryptocurrency industry is now anti-money laundering (AML) rather than securities classification. AML enforcement can lead to fines exceeding $900 million, making it a key risk factor for projects. Smart contract audits and stablecoin regulations are becoming essential for compliance and access to institutional capital.

Iran is expected to submit a revised peace proposal soon, potentially reducing the war premium in oil markets and boosting Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. However, the crypto market remains volatile and sensitive to headlines until a concrete deal is reached. Traders should be cautious and monitor developments closely.

Sharplink has staked nearly 900,000 ETH as institutional validators, ETFs, and JPMorgan’s tokenized funds turn Ethereum into a yield-bearing settlement layer. They received 459 ETH in rewards this week, earning a total of 18,309 ETH. Ethereum’s staking rate has crossed 30% of supply, with 36 million ETH securing around $120 billion.

US-listed XRP ETF products saw a record $81.63 million inflow in April 2026, the strongest of the year. This reversed March’s $31.16 million loss, bringing total net inflows to $1.29 billion. Despite the inflows, XRP’s price remained steady around $1.43, with analysts expecting reduced selling pressure.

Travelex Bank is expanding its use of Ripple Payments for instant cross-border settlement, aiming to reduce transaction costs and enable near-instant transfers. The US Faster Payments Council recognizes Ripple as a key innovator driving G20 domestic payments modernization. Ripple’s infrastructure is designed to meet G20 targets for faster and cheaper global payments by 2030.

On April 28, Ethereum opened at $2,303.33, its lowest level in over a week, due to stalled Iran ceasefire talks and rising oil prices. This caused a drop in Bitcoin as well. Investors are monitoring the Federal Reserve rate decision for further market impact. Ethereum’s technical position is testing key support levels.

A Matrixport-linked whale made a large 30,000 ETH long position at 15x leverage, increasing total exposure to 58,000 ETH (~$132M) after profiting over $59M on previous long trades. This aggressive move indicates bullish sentiment despite Ethereum’s price near $2,287, with high leverage posing significant liquidation risk.

BNB price remained above $625 on April 28 while the broader crypto market saw a decline. Binance executed its 35th quarterly auto-burn, removing 2.14 million BNB from circulation. The launch of the XBNB ETF added institutional access. BNB’s resilience is attributed to its demand drivers, such as Binance exchange revenue and deflationary supply dynamics.

Opening arguments for the Musk OpenAI civil trial began on April 28 in Oakland, with Musk’s attorney emphasizing his key role in funding the company. Musk is seeking $134 billion in wrongful gains, with the trial divided into liability and remedies phases. OpenAI’s defense argues that Musk’s lawsuit is commercially motivated.