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20 articlesOobit Offers Visa Cards to AI Agents
Tether-backed Oobit offers Visa-approved spending cards to AI agents. Cards that can be used anywhere without converting USDT to fiat secure autonomous payments with strict controls. CEO Adar states that they have solved the liability issue. Strengthened by Tether's investment, Oobit is expanding the crypto-fiat bridge.
US Banks Trying to Delay the Genius Act Stablecoin Law
US banks are trying to delay the Genius Act stablecoin legislation. Agora CEO deems the banks' reaction 'expected' while emphasizing deposit fears. Crypto firms are accelerating with OCC applications. The regulation is deepening the Wall Street-crypto rivalry.
Exponent Finance Secures $5M Seed Investment on SOL
Solana-based Exponent Finance is expanding its yield platform with a $5M seed investment. The fund, led by Multicoin, is for on-chain interest ledger and strategy vaults. SOL price $83.59, strong support 81.17. Meta's Solana payments are strengthening the ecosystem. Total capital $7.1M$.
BTC Purchases with Strategy STRC Under Scrutiny
Strategy's STRC preferred shares are financing BTC purchases. Analysts are rebutting Ponzi scheme claims, but sustainability is being questioned. The firm holds 818K BTC, valued at 62.5B$. Risks and defenses are being discussed.
MegaETH MEGA Token Launch and Coinbase Listing
MegaETH launched the MEGA token; it experienced a 30% drop after launch, but liquidity is increasing with the Coinbase futures listing. Performance-based supply model and ETH technical support levels (2.260$ level) promise growth. Sustainable ecosystem with TVL and staking rewards.
Coinbase Announces Superstate CUSHY Stablecoin Fund
Coinbase announced the CUSHY stablecoin yield fund with Superstate. With FundOS tokenization, it offers 24/7 liquidity on Solana, ETH, and Base. Apex Group partnership and Meta-Stripe news are expanding the ecosystem. APEX technical data: RSI 49.98, strong supports $0.2749.
Trump Iran Rejection: Oil Up 6%, BTC and Crypto Down
Trump's rejection of Iran's Hormuz proposal boosted oil by 6%, while crypto stocks saw drops of up to 14%. BTC climbed to 76.410$ (+1,01%), but bearish signals persist. Technical supports: 75.706$. Fed and major tech earnings impacts are being monitored.
FTC Seeks $4.7 Billion Compensation from Mashinsky
The FTC ordered Alex Mashinsky to pay $4.7 billion in restitution due to the Celsius collapse. The lawsuit, which resulted in a lifetime ban and 12 years in prison, demonstrates regulators' tough stance against crypto frauds. Victims lost billions; pressure for transparency in the sector will increase. Its impacts on the BTC market were analyzed.
Tillis Stablecoin Negotiations: Clarity Act Gains Momentum
Senator Thom Tillis has paved the way for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by finalizing stablecoin negotiations. The statement addressing bankers' concerns could accelerate the May markup. With Trump's support, crypto regulation is approaching a turning point; BTC integration will strengthen.
Fed Holds Rates Steady: BTC Surges to 76K, Warsh Candidate
Fed kept interest rates steady at %3,5-3,75, BTC recovered to 76.3K (+1.35%). Warsh, Fed chair candidate, drawing attention with crypto investments. Middle East conflicts pushed gas prices to $4.22. Technical: RSI 55.86, S1 75.7K strong support. Coinbase listed MegaETH, META launched Solana stablecoin.
JPMorgan Blockchain Chief: Tokenization Is Not Enough
JPMorgan's new blockchain head Oliver Harris says that tokenization does not automatically solve liquidity. Infrastructure transformation is essential. The former Goldman Sachs executive shared this view at Consensus Toronto while managing the Kinexys unit. The best era for real-world assets is beginning.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady: Powell's Latest Meeting BTC Impact
Fed kept interest rates at 3.50%-3.75%, Powell's last meeting. BTC at $76.143 +0.27%, hawkish objections will challenge the Warsh era. Technical: RSI 55, strong support $75.750. Cautious sentiment in the market.
Powell Will Continue to Stay at the Fed: BTC Impact
Fed Chair Powell announced he will not resign due to legal pressures. Interest rates fixed at %3.5-3.75. BTC sideways at $76.3K, strong support $75.7K. Hawkish opposition curbed risk appetite, $85K-$90K target possible with momentum. Markets questioning Fed independence.
Meta USDC Payments: Solana and Polygon Integration
Meta has started payments to content creators with USDC. Solana (SOL) and Polygon (POL) networks are supported. Wallets like MetaMask and Phantom are recommended with Stripe integration. It emphasizes tax warnings and crypto history. The mainstream integration of stablecoins is accelerating.
WLFI Token Unlock Vote Has Started
World Liberty Financial has launched a vote to unlock 62 billion WLFI tokens. Vesting changes and the burning of 4.5 billion tokens are on the agenda. The price has dropped to $0.06, with RSI giving an oversold signal. Early investors are in revolt, and Trump debates have flared up. The vote will last 7 days.
Mashinsky Settled with FTC for 10M$: Lifetime Ban
Alex Mashinsky settled with the FTC for $10 million and was permanently banned from the crypto industry. The lawsuit was suspended following the Celsius collapse. Regulations are strengthening assets like BTC.
20-Year Prison Sentence Demanded for Delio CEO: FTT Connection
South Korean prosecutors demanded 20 years in prison for Delio CEO Jeong Sang-ho. In the scandal stemming from the FTX collapse, 2.800 victims, 250 billion won in damage. FTT price declining at $0.28; strong supports S1 $0.2638. The court will rule on July 16. Crypto transparency is being tested.
Wasabi Protocol Hack: 5M$ Cross-Chain Attack
Wasabi Protocol lost 5M$+ in a cross-chain hack. Ethereum, Base, Berachain, Blast were affected. Hacker drained LongPool, ShortPool using admin key. Assets like WETH, PEPE were bridged. 600M$ loss in DeFi, Kelp DAO at the top. Users should avoid interaction. Blast in downtrend (RSI 47).
Bitcoin at 80K Resistance: Inflation and Oil Pressure
Bitcoin is stuck at the 80K resistance at 76.478$. US PCE inflation, oil summit, and Fed decision are increasing risks. Supports at 75.575$/71.951$, resistances at 79.423$/77.222$. Selling pressure dominates in derivatives, volatility is low. While memecoin platforms attract attention with their charity feature, the market is desensitized.
BTC Closed April at 76K: May Rally?
Bitcoin closed April at 76K, May giving seasonal bullish signal. ETF inflows 1.8 billion USD, bullish crossover approaching. Current: 76.309 USD, RSI 55. Support 75.575, resistance 79.423. Bond yields and geopolitical risks creating pressure.