Microsoft says legacy banks are hitting a breaking point as AI takes over the heavy lifting

Artificial intelligence is pushing financial systems toward a model where machines execute transactions at scale, raising new challenges around control, oversight and infrastructure, said Microsoft and Chainalysis executives. Bill Borden, corporate vice president of worldwide financial services at Microsoft, said Tuesday that legacy systems will face increasing pressure as transaction demands grow more complex. The…

Ethereum Traders Say Watch These ETH Price Levels Next

Ether (ETH) analysts have mapped out key ETH price levels to watch over the next few weeks, with a focus on the $2,000 psychological level. Key takeaways: Dropping below the 200-day simple moving average at $2,220 could confirm more downside for Ether. ETH faces stiff resistance at $2,400, a level that must be reclaimed by…

Can Bitcoin price hit $250K this year? Top BTC chart watchers weigh in

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading roughly 40% below its October 2025 record high near $126,000 despite its ongoing recovery. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: TradingView Still, some of the cryptocurrency’s loudest bulls, including billionaire investor Tim Draper and Fundstrat’s co-founder Tom Lee, have not backed down from their $250,000 year-end prediction, a target that would require more…

Aave-Linked DeFi United Details rsETH Recovery Plan

The Aave-linked recovery group DeFi United has published a technical implementation plan to restore rsETH backing after the April 18 Kelp bridge exploit released 116,500 rsETH, worth about $293 million at the time, without a corresponding burn on Unichain. The plan would convert committed Ether (ETH) into rsETH in tranches and deposit the tokens into…

Stablecoin Transfer Volume Drops 19% as Supply Rises

Stablecoin monthly transfer volume fell by nearly 20% over the past 30 days, even as the market’s total supply and holder count continued to rise.  According to data from RWA.xyz, 30-day stablecoin transfer volume dropped 19.18% to $8.31 trillion as of April 28, while stablecoin market capitalization rose 2.06% to $305.29 billion over the same…

Trump Softens His Stance on Prediction Markets

US President Donald Trump has softened his stance on prediction markets just days after he bemoaned the surging interest and popularity of the betting platforms. “I don’t know. I know some people who are very smart. They like it,” Trump told reporters in Florida on Saturday after he was asked about his earlier comments, in…

These Three Bitcoin Charts Say BTC Price Set for Recovery to $82,000

Bitcoin (BTC) has rebounded more than 28% from its February low below $60,000, and a mix of technical, liquidity, and on-chain signals suggests the recovery may still have room to run. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: TradingView Key takeaways: Bitcoin is holding a support zone that has previously triggered 8%–10% rebounds. Binance stablecoin inflows are rising,…

ETH Futures Open Interest Rises As Institutional Investors Return

Key takeaways: Institutional ETH accumulation remains robust as Ether ETFs and Bitmine Immersion lead a healthy, spot-driven recovery. Lackluster DApp revenue and negative ETH funding rates suggest that traders are skeptical of the rally. Ether (ETH) price managed to sustain above $2,300 on Wednesday, distancing itself from the $1,940 lows seen on March 29. The…

These Three Bitcoin Charts Say BTC Price Set for Recovery to $82,000

Bitcoin (BTC) has rebounded more than 28% from its February low below $60,000, and a mix of technical, liquidity, and on-chain signals suggests the recovery may still have room to run. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: TradingView Key takeaways: Bitcoin is holding a support zone that has previously triggered 8%–10% rebounds. Binance stablecoin inflows are rising,…

Solana Clients Introduce Post-Quantum Solution Falcon

Two of Solana’s most-used validator clients have implemented a test version of a new post-quantum signature solution, Falcon, to help prepare the Solana network for future quantum threats. In an announcement on Monday, Anza and Firedancer said Falcon is built for “high-throughput blockchain use” and that it can be activated “if and when the time…