Day: April 29, 2026

Ripple Prime to plug into Bullish Bitcoin options as OKX backs RLUSD

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Ripple Prime will route clients into Bullish’s regulated BTC options while Ripple and OKX push RLUSD into compliant markets, extending Ripple’s $1.25b prime‑broker bet. Summary Ripple is expanding its partnership with Bullish to give Ripple Prime clients direct access to Bullish’s regulated Bitcoin options market. Bullish says its Bitcoin options venue is the world’s second-largest crypto‑settled BTC options market by open interest. Ripple and OKX are also partnering to bring RLUSD to compliant markets, as Ripple Prime scales institutional brokerage after a $1.25 billion prime‑broker acquisition. Ripple has expanded its…

Dogecoin Compression Nears End: Big Move Brewing In Either Direction

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Dogecoin is approaching a critical inflection point as its price action tightens within a narrowing range. As key levels come into focus, the next breakout, whether upward or downward, could define DOGE’s short-term trend and unfold with significant momentum.  Dogecoin Tightens Range: Triangle Compression Signals Imminent Move According to a recent technical analysis by ChiefraT, Dogecoin is currently navigating a tightening triangle structure on its price chart. This pattern indicates a period of significant range compression, where the price is being squeezed between converging trendlines. As of the post, the…

Visa Expands Stablecoin Pilot to Polygon and Base as Settlement Reaches $7B

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Global payments giant Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement pilot to include Polygon and four other blockchain networks, signaling continued experimentation with crypto-based payment infrastructure. The pilot, launched by Visa in 2023, allows partners to settle transactions using stablecoins rather than traditional banking rails. Newly supported networks include Polygon, Base, the Canton Network, Arc and Tempo. They join existing supported chains such as Ethereum, Solana, Stellar and Avalanche. The expansion comes as the program has reached an annualized settlement run rate of roughly $7 billion, growing about 50% quarter over…

AI Earnings Night Tests Bitcoin’s Correlation

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Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta all report Q1 2026 AI earnings after the close on April 29, with crypto traders tracking whether their combined $600 billion in planned 2026 AI capital expenditure is translating into commensurate revenue and cloud growth. Summary The four companies collectively plan to spend over $600 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026, with the central market question being whether that spend is producing measurable revenue acceleration. Bitcoin has risen in correlation with tech stocks and Nvidia this year, meaning a disappointing earnings cycle could hit crypto…

A New Market Contagion Is About To Tear Through Crypto

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Ran unpacks what he calls a “Market Contagion” moment, as headlines point to a growing crisis across DeFi. He highlights a $290M hack triggering a broader contagion shock, with repeated exploits showing how fragile and interconnected the system has become. With over $600M reportedly stolen in recent weeks, confidence is clearly taking a hit as capital exits the space. Ran stresses that this isn’t isolated, it’s a pattern of stress spreading across protocols. The focus now shifts to risk management as the…

Brent Crude Climbs Above $115 as Trump Signals Longer Iran Naval Blockade – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Brent crude climbed above $115 per barrel on April 29 as Trump ordered preparations for an extended Iranian naval blockade. The IEA called the Strait of Hormuz shutdown the largest supply shock on record, with 20% of global oil flows halted. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady today, with Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on inflation risks in focus. Iran Blockade Fears Push Brent Crude Higher, Largest Increase Since June 2022 Brent, the international benchmark, climbed above $115 per barrel on Wednesday, the highest level since…

Pundit Shares The Most Important Thing To Remember About XRP

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Crypto pundit SMQKE has shared an important thing that XRP holders have to remember when it comes to the altcoin’s price. He alluded to the token’s historical price appreciation and noted that XRP is better positioned to record more significant gains following Ripple’s recent acquisitions.  What To Remember About XRP’s Price In an X post, SMQKE reminded XRP holders that the token delivered nearly 350x returns between 2017 and 2018, while Bitcoin and Ethereum gained 14x and 100x, respectively, during that period. He noted that this means XRP’s price increase…

Senate Panel Clears Kevin Warsh 13-11, Setting up Fed Leadership Change Before May 15 – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination 13-11 on April 29, 2026. Sen. Thom Tillis lifted his hold after the DOJ closed its probe into Powell around April 24, clearing the vote. Full Senate confirmation is expected by mid-May 2026, potentially making Warsh chair before Powell’s term ends on May 15. Warsh Fed Chair Nomination Advances All 13 Republicans on the panel voted to move the nomination forward. All 11 Democrats voted against it. The executive session, chaired by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., convened at…

Bitcoin Home Mining Tax Implications

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Join Bitcoin University Premium: Learn how to mine Bitcoin from home with rented hash: In this video, I discuss the tax implications of using rented hash to mine Bitcoin from home. In particular, I discuss the context in which rented hash might be deductible (or not). Not tax advice. Consult a tax professional to learn if this any of this applies to your jurisdiction and individual tax situation. Not investment advice! Consult a financial advisor. Form 1040, Schedule C: I am not…