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Polymarket Seeks CFTC Approval to Bring Main Crypto Exchange Onshore in US

2026-04-28, 3:21 PM by befla

Polymarket has asked the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for clearance to bring its main crypto-native prediction exchange onshore, Bloomberg reported. The step would expand its US footprint beyond the intermediated access offered by QCX LLC. The move signals a deeper push to integrate decentralized prediction markets into mainstream US finance. It follows a … Read more

Crypto Markets Shed $40 Billion in De-Risking Ahead of Powell’s Final FOMC Decision

2026-04-28, 2:43 PM by befla

Crypto prices declined Tuesday as traders cut exposure ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s final Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. CME Group’s FedWatch tool shows a 100% probability of a hold at 3.50% to 3.75% on April 29, leaving Powell’s press conference as the primary focus for risk assets. Crypto markets pull back … Read more

New Report Drops OpenAI Bomb at Worst Possible Time

2026-04-28, 1:30 PM by befla

A new Wall Street Journal report claims OpenAI missed internal revenue and weekly active user targets in early 2026. The story landed hours before US markets opened on April 28, pulling AI-linked shares lower in pre-market trading. According to CNBC’s Mad Money host Jim Cramer, the report was a recycled hit job timed to rattle … Read more

The War Room Notes: Running Katana Through DeFi’s Worst Week Since FTX

2026-04-28, 1:00 PM by befla

By Matthew Fisher, CEO, Katana “DeFi is not dead. DeFi is United.” is the rallying cry following the resolution of the $292 million Kelp exploit on April 19 that renewed the spotlight on DeFi’s most seasoned enemy: Lazarus Group, whose estimated 2025 earnings of $1.5bn account for a few percent of North Korea’s GDP. AI … Read more

Bitcoin Reclaims Critical Trend Line After 6 Months

2026-04-28, 12:22 PM by befla

Bitcoin (BTC) closed above the 21-week exponential moving average for the first time in roughly six months. The reclaim opens a technical retest that analysts say leaves little margin for error. The weekly close near $76,794 places the price in striking distance of the EMA from above. That position has historically separated trend recoveries from … Read more

Bitcoin Falls as Bank of Japan’s 6-3 Hawkish Hold Revives Carry Trade Fears

2026-04-28, 12:21 PM by befla

Bitcoin (BTC) slid dropped below a key level on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) held its short-term policy rate at 0.75% but delivered the most divided vote of Governor Kazuo Ueda’s tenure, with three board members pushing for an immediate hike to 1.0%. The hawkish split, paired with a sharply higher inflation forecast, … Read more

Sharjah Independence and Dubai Risk Posts Spread as UAE Faces Iran Aftermath

2026-04-28, 11:21 AM by befla

A viral wave of UAE commentary spread on X (Twitter) this week as the Iran strike aftermath continues to shape Gulf information flows since early April. Posts ranged from a supposed Sharjah secession claim to opinion-driven warnings about Dubai facing permanent geopolitical risk. UAE Constitution Bars Emirate Secession The UAE Constitution, ratified in 1971, prevents … Read more

White House Advisor Hints at Impending Reveal of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

2026-04-28, 11:04 AM by befla

White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt told the Bitcoin 2026 audience in Las Vegas that the Trump administration plans to unveil a major update on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within the next few weeks. Witt, executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, said his team has reached a breakthrough on the … Read more

Pharos Bets on ‘RealFi’ for Mainnet Launch and Why Its CEO Thinks RWAs Need a New Kind of Blockchain

2026-04-28, 11:00 AM by befla

As competition among Layer 1 blockchains intensifies, real-world assets (RWAs) are emerging as a key focus area for the next phase of ecosystem development, with platforms like Solana, Aptos, NEAR Protocol, Sui, and Avalanche exploring different approaches. Backed by $52 million in funding and launched alongside its $PROS token, Pharos is entering a crowded market … Read more

Speed, Precision, Trust: Zoomex Announces Exclusive AMA Featuring Racing Star Ollie Bearman

2026-04-28, 10:42 AM by befla

Zoomex, a global cryptocurrency trading exchange, has announced a high-profile AMA (Ask Me Anything) event titled “Speed You Can Trust” The session will feature a heavy-hitting lineup including Haas Team driver Ollie Bearman, prominent crypto analyst CryptoRover, and the legendary WallStreetBets community. Where Motorsports Meets Market Strategy In the world of high-stakes racing, success is … Read more