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Bitmine owns more than 4.29% of the total ETH coin supply of 120.7 million Bitmine is 86% of the way to the ‘Alchemy of 5%’ in just 10 months Crypto Spring has commenced and like past cycles, investor sentiment and conviction are muted and bearish even as crypto prices strengthen Ethereum continues to benefit from the dual tailwinds of Wall Street tokenizing on the blockchain and from agentic AI systems increasingly needing public and neutral blockchains Bitmine uplisted to the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) from the NYSE American effective as of April 9, 2026 Bitmine has 4,362,757 staked ETH,…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on Bitcoin headed into the Federal Reserve’s rate decision this week after failing to cleanly reclaim $80,000, with the institutional bid that fueled its April recovery now visibly softening.Spot ETF flows have been volatile, the price is sitting below the on-chain levels that define whether recent buyers are profitable, and Jerome Powell’s press conference was most likely his final one as Fed chair.Taken together, those variables make the current zone considerably more consequential than ordinary pre- and post-FOMC consolidation.The April recovery was well-supported for most of the month. Spot Bitcoin ETF total inflows reached $2.43 billion, supporting…

South Korea’s Shinhan Card, one of the country’s largest credit card issuers, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Solana Foundation on April 30 to test stablecoin payment infrastructure and expand its Web3 payment strategy.The pilot uses the Solana network to simulate customer-to-merchant payment flows, evaluating transaction speed, cost efficiency, and settlement performance in a controlled environment.The initiative builds on Shinhan Card’s earlier blockchain trials and marks a deeper push into integrating digital assets with existing payment systems.Stablecoin Payments Move to the TestnetThe Shinhan Card–Solana pilot advances into a more structured testing phase, focusing on how stablecoins can operate…

Luca Netz, CEO and founder of the Pudgy Penguins NFT project, has announced his intention to host a meeting for founders of other NFT projects during the upcoming crypto event, Consensus Miami. In a tweet announcing the meeting, Netz said the roundtable meeting aims to discuss how to fix certain problems in the NFT space. He hopes to host most NFT leaders to deliberate on how to move forward. During the meeting, Netz aims to discuss ideas, share experiences, and hash out issues that could shape the future of the NFT industry. Consensus 2026 is a top crypto conference and…

Ethereum (ETH) is coiling under a $2,300 while Bitcoin Dominance approaches a monthly death cross seen only twice in history, the kind of pairing that historically sets up an altseason. The two charts move as mirrors. Ether is the largest altcoin, so sustained strength in ETH against bitcoin pulls capital away from BTC and pushes the dominance index lower, the textbook setup that has previously marked the start of an altcoin rotation. Ethereum Price Targets $3,430 Ethereum trades at $2,280, inside an ascending parallel channel that has guided price action since February. The token broke below the channel midline on…

XRP’s (XRP) sentiment on social media has risen sharply over the last few days, but overhead resistance at $1.40 kept the price in consolidation.Key takeaways:XRP’s social media sentiment has risen 240% over the last 30 days to a two-year high.XRP price recovery may face resistance at $1.40, with a prolonged consolidation likely..XRP sentiment jumps on integration with Rakuten Pay News of XRP’s integration with the Japanese payment platform, Rakuten Wallet, has sparked renewed optimism among investors. Related: XRP set for ‘strongest’ 2026 monthly ETF inflows as bulls target $2This integration allows Rakuten’s over 44 million users to convert their loyalty points (worth…

The AI mining platform SHRMiner recently made a prominent appearance on the digital giant screen at Piccadilly Circus in London, bringing AI cloud mining, Bitcoin cloud mining, automated crypto mining, and Web3 yield tools into the public spotlight. As more users seek simpler ways to participate in crypto mining, cloud mining is emerging as a vital gateway within the digital asset industry. Unlike traditional mining, users can now explore and engage in Bitcoin cloud mining services via online platforms without the need to purchase mining rigs, configure hardware, or incur complex maintenance costs. According to SHRMiner, the platform is headquartered…

When Rayls opened its public mainnet on April 30, 2026, it did so with a roster that most blockchain projects spend years assembling. The Layer 1 chain, built by Parfin (core developer of Ralys), went live recently, and was preceded by Tether made a strategic investment in Parfin, the core developer of Rayls. That backing sits alongside Rayls’ inclusion in Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program, a J.P. Morgan Kinexys deployment and a $1 billion partnership agreement with AmFi – all secured within the 18 months preceding launch. The institutional momentum behind the chain reflects a broader shift in how large financial…

The cryptocurrency industry has evolved into a fast-paced, data-driven environment where information is both abundant and time-sensitive. From tracking token performance to analyzing blockchain trends and discovering new platforms, users must process large volumes of data quickly and accurately. Artificial intelligence is playing a crucial role in simplifying these tasks. By automating research, summarizing insights, and assisting with decision-making, AI is becoming an essential tool for crypto enthusiasts, investors, and developers alike. However, as with many tech-driven industries, the growing number of AI tools has introduced a new challenge—fragmentation. The Problem: Too Many Tools, Not Enough Efficiency Crypto users often…

SINGAPORE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VerifyVASP, a leading Travel Rule solution provider, today announced the acquisition of Sygna, a prominent Japan-based provider. This transaction represents a major step in VerifyVASP’s global expansion strategy, further establishing the company as a core compliance infrastructure provider for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) across key international markets. Consolidating the Travel Rule Ecosystem The acquisition marks a defining moment in the evolution of the global Travel Rule landscape. By integrating Sygna into its network, VerifyVASP is advancing the consolidation of a fragmented market into a unified, interoperable compliance network aligned with national regulations, Financial…