Bitcoin ETF inflows snap after 9-day streak as BTC consolidates below $77K; Ethereum treasury company BitMine doubles down with $294M ETH purchase despite losses; DeFi faces KelpDAO fallout with $246M recovery plan; Solana prepares quantum-resistant upgrade; regulatory threats loom over Crypto Clarity Act.
1. Republican Senator Tillis Threatens to Kill Crypto Clarity Act Over Trump Ethics Concerns
Senator Tillis has blocked the Crypto Clarity Act, demanding that Trump be prohibited from promoting crypto as a condition for the bill's passage. This represents a major setback for a bill that was previously expected to pass in May, with the Senate window for approval now narrowing significantly.
Trending: Clarity Act, Bitcoin, Regulation
2. Bitcoin ETFs Snap 9-Day Inflow Streak as BTC Slips Below $77K
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced outflows for the first time in over a week, with Bitcoin ETFs losing $263M and Ethereum ETFs shedding $75.94M. The pullback ends a strong four-week positive streak and signals potential weakness ahead of the Fed decision, though institutions remain cautiously optimistic according to Fidelity.
Trending: BTC, ETF, Inflows
3. White House Hints at 'Major Update' on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in Coming Weeks
White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt told the Bitcoin 2026 conference audience in Las Vegas that the Trump administration plans to unveil a significant announcement on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within the next few weeks. This signals continued institutional interest and potential policy support for Bitcoin accumulation at the government level.
Trending: BTC, Bitcoin Reserve, Trump
4. BitMine Purchases $294M More Ethereum Despite $6.5B in Unrealized Losses
Tom Lee's Bitcoin treasury company BitMine acquired an additional 101,901 ETH ($294M) and now holds over 5M ETH total, representing 9.5% of all staked Ethereum. Despite sitting on massive paper losses, BitMine remains committed to accumulation ahead of the anticipated Clarity Act 「markup in May」, betting on regulatory clarity to drive a significant price rally.
Trending: ETH, BitMine, Staking
5. DeFi United Publishes Recovery Plan to Restore $246M rsETH Backing After KelpDAO Exploit
The Aave-led DeFi United coalition has published a technical implementation plan to restore rsETH backing following the April 22 KelpDAO exploit that drained $292M. The recovery effort has already secured $300M in commitments from ecosystem participants, setting up a path to restore user funds and maintain protocol stability.
Trending: AAVE, DeFi, KelpDAO
6. Solana Foundation Outlines Phased Quantum-Resistant Upgrade with Falcon Signatures
The Solana Foundation has published a detailed multi-phase plan to transition to quantum-resistant cryptography, with validators now testing Falcon-512 signatures—the smallest digital signatures approved by NIST. Solana joins the broader industry effort to prepare blockchains for potential quantum computing threats, signaling serious infrastructure security upgrades ahead.
Trending: SOL, Quantum, Security
7. Jack Dorsey's Block Discloses $2.2B Bitcoin Holdings in Q1 Proof-of-Reserves
Block Inc., led by Jack Dorsey, disclosed 28,355 BTC worth $2.2B in audited reserves—comprising $1.5B in customer Bitcoin and $692M in corporate treasury holdings. The disclosure signals strong institutional confidence in Bitcoin as a store of value while reinforcing Block's commitment to crypto infrastructure despite near-term market volatility.
Trending: BTC, Block, Dorsey
8. BNB Chain Activates Osaka Hard Fork Targeting 20,000 TPS Performance Milestone
The BNB Chain's Osaka/Mendel hard fork activated on April 28, promising significant throughput improvements targeting 20,000 transactions per second. BNB was trading at $620.65 at the time of activation, with key resistance levels at $651-$672. The upgrade represents a major scaling initiative for one of crypto's largest layer-1 ecosystems.
Trending: BNB, Scaling, Osaka
9. Colombia's Largest Pension Fund Launches Bitcoin Investment Product for Workers
Porvenir, Colombia's largest pension fund administrator, quietly launched a Bitcoin investment product last month targeting young workers between 18 and 45. This marks institutional adoption of Bitcoin in the pension sector and demonstrates growing acceptance of crypto assets in traditional financial infrastructure for retirement savings.
Trending: BTC, Adoption, Institutional
10. OKX Enables Trading Collateral Using BlackRock's BUIDL Tokenized Treasury Fund
OKX has integrated BlackRock's BUIDL tokenized T-bond fund as trading collateral for institutional users, marking a significant convergence of traditional finance and crypto infrastructure. This integration allows institutions to leverage real-world asset tokenization for enhanced liquidity and capital efficiency in crypto trading.
Trending: BUIDL, RWA, Tokenization
11. Israel Approves First Shekel-Backed Stablecoin After Two-Year Regulatory Review
Israel has granted regulatory approval for its first shekel-backed stablecoin following a comprehensive two-year review, diversifying the global stablecoin market beyond the dollar-dominated landscape. This regulatory milestone signals growing mainstream acceptance of central-bank-aligned digital currencies and local crypto integration.
Trending: Stablecoin, Regulation, Israel
12. DOJ Issues Guidance: Crypto Code Alone Isn't Crime, But Roman Storm Case Looms
The Department of Justice has clarified that writing crypto code alone should not make developers criminal targets, signaling a more nuanced prosecutorial approach to crypto software development. However, this guidance faces a test case in the Roman Storm prosecution, which continues to argue that mixing capability with intent creates criminal liability.
Trending: Regulation, Development, Legal
13. Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin at $125K as Macro Setup Turns Bullish on Fiscal Stimulus
Eight Hours Capital founder Arthur Hayes argues that Bitcoin's macro setup is turning bullish, citing wartime spending, US fiscal deficits, and bank-led credit creation as catalysts that could outweigh Federal Reserve balance sheet concerns. His analysis suggests a path toward $125K as institutional demand rebounds.
Trending: BTC, Macro, Hayes
14. Bitcoin Miners Pivot to AI: Core Scientific Allocates 1.5GW Data Center Capacity
Bitcoin mining company Core Scientific is shifting 1.5GW of data center capacity from mining operations to AI infrastructure, reflecting industry-wide recognition that GPU utilization for artificial intelligence offers superior margins compared to traditional mining. This structural shift signals competitive pressures reshaping the mining landscape.
Trending: Mining, AI, Core Scientific
15. Goldman Sachs Delays Rate Cut Forecast to September; Solana Faces Headwinds Into May
Goldman Sachs has pushed its rate cut forecast further into September amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices, which could constrain Solana's near-term rally. SOL was trading at $84.38 with a head-and-shoulders pattern forming, technical weakness that mirrors the broader macro headwinds facing growth assets.
Trending: SOL, Fed, Macro
16. Changelly & Tonkeeper Enable Cross-Chain TON Deposits Across 13 Networks
Changelly and Tonkeeper have partnered to enable seamless cross-chain TON deposits across 13 blockchain networks, improving liquidity access and reducing friction for users moving assets to The Open Network. This infrastructure upgrade supports TON's ecosystem growth and competitive positioning against other layer-1 chains.
Trending: TON, Cross-chain, Infrastructure
17. Trump Reverses Position on Prediction Markets, Backs Them as 'Smart People' Do
Donald Trump walked back his earlier criticism of prediction markets, now arguing that the U.S. must not fall behind competitors in the space and that 「smart people」 he knows support them. This policy flip could provide tailwinds for platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Trending: Trump, Prediction Markets, Policy
18. Gemini Integrates AI Agents for Agentic Trading, Empowering Autonomous Strategies
Crypto exchange Gemini has launched agentic trading features integrating AI models like Claude and ChatGPT to execute automated trading strategies via an open protocol. This innovation enables AI agents to operate independently on crypto markets, expanding the intersection of artificial intelligence and decentralized finance.
Trending: AI, Trading, Gemini
19. Bitget Reports 500K Users Leverage AI-Trading Infrastructure in Messari Analysis
Bitget, one of crypto's largest exchanges, has disclosed that nearly 500,000 users are actively utilizing its AI-trading infrastructure stack, according to a Messari report. This metric highlights accelerating mainstream adoption of algorithmic and AI-assisted trading tools in the retail crypto segment.
Trending: Bitget, AI, Trading
20. Cardano Founder Escalates Feud with Iagon Over Midnight Community Targeting
Charles Hoskinson has escalated his public dispute with Iagon's leadership, drawing 「red lines」 after the project allegedly targeted Midnight community members. This internal ecosystem conflict highlights growing tensions within Cardano's governance structure and community cohesion challenges.
Trending: Cardano, Governance, Community