Influencer Ashcrypto Under Fire for Alleged ROYA Pump-and-Dump Scheme – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: ZachXBT alleged that Ashcrypto ran several pump-and-dump schemes on illiquid CEX-listed altcoins. Evidence shows Ashcrypto called ROYA publicly, then told followers he was “holding 100%” while selling. The allegation is amongst other similar influencer-based manipulations that have continued into 2026. The ROYA Incident Ashcrypto, who has over 2.1 million followers on X, made a public call for ROYA, the native token of decentralized lending platform Royale Finance, on a centralized exchange ( CEX). Within hours, he acted puzzled and messaged “who the f is selling like this” on…

Despite Warsh Replacing Powell at the Fed, Traders See No Rate Cut Coming in June – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Kevin Warsh cleared a 13-11 Senate Banking Committee vote on April 29, replacing Powell as Fed Chair in May 2026. Polymarket traders priced a 96% chance the Fed holds rates steady at the June 17 FOMC meeting. Warsh signals rate cuts tied to AI productivity gains, but inflation at 3.3% may limit his options in June. Kevin Warsh to Step In as Fed Chair, but Markets Still Price a June Rate Hold Above 93% Jerome Powell hosted his final FOMC meeting as chairman on the same day Warsh…

Bitcoin Technical Setup Points to Key Breakout Zone Near $80K – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin holds $78K on May 3, 2026, as market data shows consolidation below $80K resistance. TradingView indicators show 62 RSI and mixed signals, signaling indecision across crypto markets. Bitcoin tests $80K zone; break or rejection may drive next 5% to 10% move in the coming sessions. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The daily chart structure for bitcoin reflects a transition phase from a prior macro downtrend into a developing recovery pattern. Price action has established higher lows following a rebound from the $60,000 region, signaling an improving market structure. However,…

90% of US Crypto Traders Surveyed Fear Dollar Purchasing Power Drop – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: 90% of surveyed traders fear the dollar will lose purchasing power. 49% increased crypto holdings since January amid rising inflation concerns. 73% expect crypto to play a larger global financial role. Inflation Concerns Drive Crypto Allocation Changes Rising inflation concerns are driving a measurable shift in how U.S. crypto traders allocate capital, according to a survey released May 1, 2026, by OKX, a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology company. The survey found that 49% of respondents moved further into crypto since January, as concern about future dollar…

Hyperliquid Launches HIP-4 and Targets Polymarket With Zero-Fee Outcome Markets – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Hyperliquid launched HIP-4 Outcome Markets on mainnet May 2, 2026, with BTC daily binary contracts live and trading. HIP-4 charges zero fees to open positions, directly targeting Polymarket and Kalshi for onchain prediction market volume. Builders can deploy permissionless markets in a later phase by staking 1,000,000 HYPE, with slashable stakes burned if rules are violated. Hyperliquid Pushes Into Prediction Market Space With HIP-4 Mainnet Launch The new contract type is distinct from HIP-3, which launched on mainnet Oct. 13, 2025, and covers builder-deployed perpetual futures for stocks,…

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Bitcoin price climbs toward $80K on Iran news

Bitcoin price rose nearly 3% to $78,700 on May 1 as Iran submitted a new peace proposal through Pakistani mediators to the United States, easing oil pressure and improving risk sentiment across global markets for the second time in a week. Summary Bitcoin price climbed to $78,700 on May 1, recovering from a multi-week low near $74,900 posted just two days earlier when Trump received a military briefing on new Iran strike options. Iran submitted a revised peace proposal through Pakistani mediators on May 1, CNBC reported, with oil prices…

How Close Are We to $125,000 Bitcoin? Arthur Hayes Weighs In

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io In our sit-down at Bitcoin Vegas, Arthur completely ripped into the Clarity Act (saying he hopes it actually gets vetoed) and called out the crypto space for constantly begging politicians for validation. On the trading side, he also broke down his current portfolio moves, explaining exactly why he’s dumping Ethereum to load up on Hyperliquid and why Dogecoin isn’t even on his radar. #Bitcoin #crypto #news Follow COINTELEGRAPH: Website: Telegram: Facebook: Twitter: Mobile app: Cointelegraph covers everything Bitcoin, bringing you the latest…

Elon Musk Labels Majority of Crypto ‘Scams’ Even as X Pushes Financial News Integration

In the news today, Elon Musk, testifying before an Oakland jury in his civil trial against OpenAI, was questioned about the company’s abandoned 2018 plan to raise capital through a crypto initial coin offering. He stated that ‘some of them have merit, but most of them are scams,’ characterizing the broad crypto market in terms sharper than any prior public statement. At the same timeX also rolled out web Cashtags, a feature that turns BTC, ETH, DOGE, XRP, and major stock tickers into real-time market pages with asset-specific post news…

US Senate Bans Lawmakers From Betting on Prediction Markets – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Sen. Bernie Moreno led the U.S. Senate to pass a unanimous ban on prediction market trading on April 30, 2026. Prediction platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi saw 2026 volume surges amid growing insider trading scandals. Senate Rule XXXVII now bars 100 members from betting on event contracts to ensure public trust in policy. Senator Bernie Moreno Leads Senate Charge to Prohibit Betting on Event Contracts Introduced by Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) just one week ago, the measure amends the Standing Rules of the Senate to address intensifying ethical…