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Read analysis →Escalating US–Iran tensions on 1 May 2026 triggered a sharp cryptocurrency selloff, with Bitcoin falling below $79,000 from $82,000 in hours. Ethereum, Solana, and XRP declined 4–7%, reversing earlier weekly gains as geopolitical risk reasserted itself as crypto markets' primary macro headwind.
Read analysis →Bitcoin delivered its strongest monthly performance in over a year during April 2026, surging 13% amid record ETF inflows of $2.44 billion and a broad short squeeze in derivatives markets. The rally reflected improving macroeconomic sentiment and significant accumulation by long-term holders.
Read analysis →US Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted $2.44 billion in net inflows during April 2026, nearly doubling March's figures and marking the strongest month of the year. The surge reflects renewed institutional confidence amid stabilising macroeconomic conditions.
Read analysis →US-listed Ethereum spot ETFs achieved their strongest monthly inflows of 2026 in April following the SEC's approval of staking capabilities for these products, enabling institutional investors to earn yield on their holdings.
Read analysis →Bitcoin surged past $80,000 in late April 2026 for the first time since January, driven by strong ETF inflows, a short squeeze in futures markets, and easing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. The asset recorded its strongest monthly performance in roughly a year.
Read analysis →Circle Internet Group's stock surged 20% on 28 April 2026 following Senate confirmation of a stablecoin rewards compromise under the CLARITY Act, which permits issuers to pass yield to USDC holders—a critical revenue mechanism for the $78.6bn stablecoin.
Read analysis →The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act advanced in the US Senate in late April 2026 after a compromise permitted stablecoin yield rewards. Circle's shares surged 20% on the legislative progress, which establishes regulatory clarity for digital asset trading.
Read analysis →Strategy, the business intelligence and Bitcoin-focused company led by Michael Saylor, has increased its corporate Bitcoin treasury to 818,334 BTC following a $255 million purchase in late April 2026, maintaining the largest corporate BTC holdings globally.
Read analysis →Six months after Firedancer's mainnet deployment, Solana's second validator client is delivering measurable performance gains, with DeFi protocols reporting improved latency and lower transaction failures. The client's capabilities are attracting developers from higher-cost networks.
Read analysis →The US Treasury has clarified that its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, capitalised solely through asset forfeiture, will not conduct open-market purchases. The hold-only approach aims to prevent historical losses from liquidating seized Bitcoin below market rates.
Read analysis →The US crypto regulatory landscape is undergoing historic transformation in 2026, with the GENIUS Act stablecoin framework now in effect and the CLARITY Act advancing through Senate, whilst the SEC adopts a more constructive stance toward digital assets.
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