Hedera (HBAR), down 0.9% since Monday, was also an underperformer.
The round was co-led by growth equity firm Left Lane Capital and venture firm Neo, an early backer of Kalshi.
Trump's influence on Israeli-Lebanon relations highlights U.S. diplomatic power, but contrasts with stagnant Israel-Iran peace prospects.
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The UAE's exit from OPEC+ may destabilize oil market coordination, potentially impacting global economic stability and energy policies.
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Ethereum is back near a price level many investors remember well. On April 28, 2026, the Ethereum Price USD trades around $2,290, almost the same level seen in April 2021, near $2,328. After five years of rallies, crashes, upgrades, and market hype, ETH has nearly returned to where it started. That has created frustration among …
Toku has integrated Paxos Labs’ Amplify platform, enabling employees to earn yield on their pay “the moment it lands.”
Cathie Wood built ARK Invest's Bitcoin case on the idea that Bitcoin would become a global monetary layer that is programmable, borderless, resistant to inflation, and eventually dominant in payments. The latest version of that argument concedes that stablecoins got there first on the payments side. In a recent interview with The Rollup, the ARK […]
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Startale plans to integrate Sunnyside Labs’ Privacy Boost into its Soneium app, adding private transfers with audit-friendly compliance controls.
The regulator is working on new technology to stretch abilities of reduced staff, says Chairman Mike Selig, including AI monitoring of trading data.
The intensified conflict and blockade could lead to prolonged global economic instability, impacting energy markets and geopolitical dynamics.
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Stablecoin transfer volume fell more than 19% in 30 days even as supply, holders and active addresses continued to climb.
Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical risks, impacting global oil markets and complicating diplomatic resolutions.
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The drop in Bitcoin highlights the vulnerability of cryptocurrencies to geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic shifts, affecting investor sentiment.
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Gulf states' military discussions could heighten regional tensions, potentially destabilizing Iran's regime and impacting geopolitical dynamics.
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Ukraine's robotic production aims to bolster future defenses, but immediate battlefield impact is limited, reflecting current Russian momentum.
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The Humanity Protocol price this week showed remarkable rise and broke the weeks of bearish trend that was dragging through consolidation, H token price suddenly woke up, printing nearly 20% intraday gains and stacking over 65% since 21st April. That’s not random noise. That’s capital coming with intent. And yes, there’s a narrative doing the …
OpenAI's IPO ambitions face challenges as financial sustainability concerns and competitive pressures may impact long-term growth prospects.
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Prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could exacerbate global oil market volatility, impacting economic stability and geopolitical dynamics.
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LayerZero price is on the edge as bears tighten control, pushing ZRO toward a critical support breakdown. The latest 6% drop comes amid weakening recovery attempts and rising sell-side signals, with price now hovering near the $1.35 zone. As on-chain activity hints at potential distribution and market structure continues to deteriorate, this level is shaping …
NATO's potential summit cessation highlights deepening U.S.-NATO tensions, risking alliance cohesion and strategic unity amid global challenges.
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Dogecoin is showing signs of deep on-chain undervaluation after a heavy year-long drawdown, but fresh data from Alphractal suggests the latest bounce is being driven more by leveraged speculation than renewed network demand. While DOGE has surged 10.8% over the past 30 days, the recovery has not repaired the broader structure. The token remains 42.75% lower year-over-year and still trades 22.27% below its 200-day moving average, leaving the larger trend technically fragile despite improving short-term momentum. Dogecoin On-Chain Valuation Points To Capitulation The strongest bullish argument in the data comes from Dogecoin’s valuation metrics. Alphractal AI’s analysis places DOGE’s MVRV ratio at 0.686, meaning its market capitalization is trading at a 31.4% discount to realized value. Historically, that kind of setup has been associated with accumulation zones, where weak hands have already absorbed significant losses and long-term buyers begin to reassess risk-reward. The NUPL reading tells a similar story. At -0.459, Dogecoin remains in what the analysis characterizes as capitulation territory, with the average holder still underwater. The realized price sits at $0.1383, meaning most DOGE holders acquired their coins above current levels. Related Reading: Dogecoin Keeps Getting Capped At This Parallel Channel Level, Analyst Says That gives the market a clean valuation thesis: DOGE is cheap relative to its own cost basis history. But the rest of the dataset complicates the story. As Alphractal’s AI writes, “DOGE sits in deep value territory by historical standards. The MVRV ratio at 0.686 indicates the market cap trades at a 31.4% discount to realized value — a level historically associated with accumulation phases. The NUPL at -0.459 confirms broad holder capitulation, with the average position underwater.” Traders Are Leaning Aggressively Long While spot-market weakness has not fully reversed, derivatives positioning has turned notably bullish. Open interest has climbed 15.73% over the past week to $1.02 billion, equivalent to 6.05% of Dogecoin’s market capitalization. The long/short ratio stands at 2.057, indicating that leveraged traders are positioned more than two-to-one toward the upside. The report also points to a positive whale-versus-retail delta of 0.843, suggesting larger traders are building long exposure. Top trader sentiment is even more one-sided, at 2.748, which Alphractal describes as strongly bullish. That positioning may support short-term upside if price continues to grind higher. It also raises the risk of a crowded trade. DOGE’s 24-hour liquidations were still relatively contained at $1.99 million, with shorts accounting for $1.10 million and longs for $891,000. But the imbalance matters because rising open interest can magnify moves in both directions, especially when it is not matched by improving network fundamentals. Related Reading: Dogecoin Social Buzz Just Collapsed: Here’s What The Data Shows The most bearish part of the report is not price. It is activity. Daily active addresses fell 38.35% in 24 hours to 37,197 and are down 44.88% over seven days. Daily transactions dropped even more sharply, plunging 64.30% in a single day to 26,189 and falling 51.27% on the week. Adjusted transfer value also declined 41.94% to $118.12 million. That deterioration creates a clear divergence between market positioning and actual network use. Speculators are increasing exposure, while transactional demand is fading. Alphractal frames this as the core risk: “The data reveals a dangerous split: derivatives traders are aggressively long while actual network usage evaporates and exchange reserves swell. This suggests the recent price bounce is driven by leveraged speculation rather than organic adoption.” Exchange balances add another layer of caution. Reserves rose 9.95% over the week to 27.52 billion DOGE, worth roughly $2.68 billion. Rising exchange reserves can indicate more available supply for sale, particularly when they coincide with weak on-chain demand. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.09922. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Iran's embassy recruitment signals increased conflict readiness and potential internal instability, raising regime change probabilities.
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Heightened tensions and military actions may complicate diplomatic negotiations, reducing the likelihood of a swift resolution.
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The anticipated Fed rate cut could stimulate economic activity but also signals concerns about economic stability and labor market health.
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Block Inc. has disclosed 28,355 Bitcoin worth about $2.2 billion in its Q1 2026 proof-of-reserves report. The holdings are split between $1.5 billion for Cash App users and $689 million in the company’s treasury. Verified through audits and cryptographic proofs, Block ranks as the 14th largest public Bitcoin holder globally. Led by Jack Dorsey’s long-term …
The diplomatic stalemate and market volatility highlight the fragile state of US-Iran relations, impacting global geopolitical stability.
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The reduced ship transits in the Strait of Hormuz could exacerbate global oil supply concerns amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.
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The US warning heightens economic pressure on Iran, complicating Strait of Hormuz tensions and potentially driving up global oil prices.
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The ceasefire's impact on oil markets highlights the volatility and sensitivity to geopolitical events, affecting global economic stability.
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The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could exacerbate global oil supply issues, potentially driving prices to unprecedented highs.
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