Trump token sees whale accumulation ahead of Mar-a-Lago gala; senators raise questions over event

Large investors are accumulating the TRUMP memecoin ahead of an upcoming gala hosted by President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on April 28, even as the token trades near record lows and the impending event faces political scrutiny. Data tracked by blockchain sleuth Lookonchain shows notable whale buying through centralized exchanges. One whale, “8DHkza,” withdrew 850,488…

Ether Machine Abandons Public Debut as Dynamix Merger is Terminated

Ether Machine has called off its planned public debut after the Ethereum treasury-focused firm and Dynamix Corporation agreed to terminate their merger, citing deteriorating market conditions. In a Saturday post on X, Ether Machine said the decision to end the deal was mutual and effective immediately. The transaction had aimed to take the firm public…

US Down To ‘Last Chance’ To Pass Clarity Act Before 2030: Lummis

The United States government must pass the CLARITY Act, which aims to provide the crypto industry with clearer regulatory oversight, soon, or risk waiting almost another four years to move the industry forward, according to US Senator Cynthia Lummis. “This is our last chance to pass the Clarity Act until at least 2030,” Lummis, a…

Bitcoin, Ether Near Levels That Could Signal Trend Reversal: Investor

Bitcoin and Ether aren’t far from levels that could signal a trend reversal this year, despite a growing consensus across the industry calling for a bear market, according to macro analyst Jordi Visser. “If we trade above $76,000 and at the same time we see Ethereum above $2,400, I believe that is the beginning of…

Bessent Urges Congress to Approve CLARITY Act Amid Stablecoin Debate

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has asked Congress to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act without delay, warning that Senate floor time is limited and now is the moment to act. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed on Wednesday, Bessent said the legislation is critical for providing clear regulatory rules for digital assets,…

Bitcoin Price Taps $72K: What Will Sustain BTC Price Breakout?

Bitcoin (BTC) surged to $72,700 during Tuesday’s New York trading session as oil fell below $100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump confirmed a two-week ceasefire with Iran.  Key takeaways: Bitcoin bounced 7% to $72,700 on Tuesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Over $431 million in short positions have…

BTC, ETH, XRP fall as U.S., Iran negotiators fail to reach war resolution

Bitcoin BTC$71,920.14 and other major cryptocurrencies all fell around 2% late Saturday evening U.S. hours after Vice President J.D. Vance announced that U.S. and Iranian negotiators had failed to agree to an extended ceasefire. The parties met in Pakistan Saturday to negotiate an agreement after the U.S.’s nearly six-week long campaign against Iran. Vance said…

Trump-Linked Crypto Tokens Face Renewed Scrutiny After Plummeting in Price

United States President Donald Trump is facing renewed scrutiny, as crypto tokens and projects promoted by the US president crash to all-time lows or sit near record low levels. The Official Trump token (TRUMP), a memecoin promoted by Trump, hit an all-time low of about $2.73 in March 2026 and is currently trading at about…

Epic Market Flash Crash Killed Bull Market: Is Crypto Healthier Now?

Key takeaways: Bitcoin orderbook depth has plummeted by 50% since September 2025, signaling a substantial decline in overall market liquidity. Indicators suggest that the current market fragility stems more from recent 2026 trends than from the 2025 flash crash itself. Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets took a massive hit on Oct. 10, 2025, precisely 6…

South Korea Court Cancels Dunamu Suspension Over FIU Case

A South Korean court has canceled the Financial Intelligence Unit’s (FIU) three-month partial business suspension of Dunamu, the operator of crypto exchange Upbit, according to local reports. Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday that the Seoul Administrative Court sided with Dunamu in its lawsuit against the FIU, overturning the sanction tied to alleged Anti-Money Laundering…