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DTCC Sets Plans for October Tokenized Securities Launch

Tech　　DTCC Sets Plans for October Tokenized Securities Launch　　The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) plans to pilot trading of tokenized securities in July with a goal of a full service launch in October.　　The post-trade market infrastructure giant said Monday that more than 50 TradFi and DeFi firms will play a role in the design and deployment of the service. That DTCC Industry Working Group includes Alpaca, Anchorage Digital, BitGo Bank & Trust, BlackRock, Circle and Fireblocks, along with some of the biggest banks in the country.　　DTCC, which currently custodies $114 trillion in liquid assets from stocks to exchange-traded funds, said it expects the service will enable tokenization of real-world assets that provide the same entitlements, investor protections and ownership rights as the assets held in traditional form.　　In December, DTCC received permission from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer tokenization services on pre-approved blockchains for three years.　　“Although this program is a pilot subject to various operational limitations, it marks a significant incremental step in moving markets onchain,” SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said at the time.　　While the pilot phase will test limited production trades, the full service is expected to tokenize a specific set of some of the most-widely

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OFAC, Iran, and $344mln in USDT – THESE 5 clues complicate the case

Tech　　OFAC, Iran, and $344mln in USDT – THESE 5 clues complicate the case　　Meanwhile, some wallets showed unusual interactions with exchanges like Bitfinex, including small test transfers.　　Cluster data also shows links to Huobi (HTX), Huione Group, and possible China-linked crypto flows. One HTX address also received funds linked to Iranian entities, but the timing remains unclear.　　According to NOMINIS, this overlap suggests either shared infrastructure or accidental interaction with high-risk wallets, raising a key question: Does the $340 million USDT seizure reflect direct IRGC control, or a more complex mix of exchange infrastructure and unclear attribution？　　USDT freeze raises questions over IRGC link and attribution complexity　　While it‘s hard to be certain, the data suggests the network doesn’t fully match known IRGC financial patterns. Instead, it looks more mixed and complex, with possible overlap between state-linked actors, exchanges, and third-party networks.

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XRP slips below $1.40 on heavy volume, tightening range puts breakout in focus

XRP slipped back under $1.40 after a high-volume break earlier in the session, but the lack of follow-through lower keeps price pinned in a tightening range where moves tend to build pressure rather than resolve it immediately.　　News Background　　• Broader crypto sentiment remained mixed, leaving XRP trading largely on technical structure rather than fresh catalysts.　　• The market continues to rotate around key psychological levels, with $1.40 acting as a near-term pivot for positioning.　　Price Action Summary　　• XRP fell from $1.4109 to $1.3987, breaking below $1.40 on a 103M volume spike.　　• Selling pushed price to $1.3865 before stabilizing into a narrow $1.3925–$1.4015 range.　　• A late-hour push briefly reclaimed $1.40, but price failed to hold above the level into the close.　　Technical Analysis　　• The $1.40 level flipped from support to resistance after the breakdown, shifting short-term positioning.　　• Volume was concentrated on the move lower, but faded during consolidation, suggesting selling pressure eased.　　• Price is now compressing between $1.38 support and $1.41 resistance, with neither side in control.　　• Momentum reset sharply during the recent drop, leaving room for expansion once direction resolves.　　What traders should watch　　• $1.40 remains the pivot. Reclaiming it shifts short-term bias back to upside.　　• $1.41–$1.42 is the next resistance zone that needs to

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Trump-Linked WLFI Platform Sues Justin Sun for Defamation

Tech　　Trump-Linked WLFI Platform Sues Justin Sun for Defamation　　World Liberty Financial filed a defamation lawsuit against Tron founder Justin Sun in Florida, escalating a legal fight between the Trump family-linked crypto platform and one of its largest investors.　　The lawsuit, filed Monday in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, accused Sun of making false public statements about World Liberty and violating WLFI token-sale terms through alleged prohibited transfers, short-selling and straw purchases.　　The lawsuit also accused Sun of spreading defamatory statements surrounding the crypto platform, demanding a court-ordered retraction and compensation from the founder. Sun denied the allegations in a Monday post on X, calling the lawsuit a “meritless PR stunt” and saying he looked forward to defeating the case in court.　　The lawsuit comes less than two weeks after Sun sued World Liberty over the freezing of his WLFI tokens, a dispute that has intensified scrutiny of the projects token controls and governance structure.　　The escalating legal battle follows a period of growing backlash towards the crypto platform, which came under scrutiny for a proposal seeking to add a further two-year lock-up period for early investors holding the WLFI token, Cointelegraph reported on April 16.　　Sun called the proposal “one of the most

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R0AR Signals Strong Momentum Leading into Consensus 2026 and Upcoming Season Launch

Tech　　R0AR Signals Strong Momentum Leading into Consensus 2026 and Upcoming Season Launch　　Miami, Florida, May 4th, 2026 — R0AR, an emerging innovator at the intersection of Web3 and AI, continues to build momentum following its advancement to the final selection round of CoinDesks prestigious Consensus 2026 PitchFest—while preparing for a major expansion of its ecosystem this quarter.　　Recognized among a highly competitive global field of startups, R0AR was selected into the final evaluation round by CoinDesks judging panel, narrowly missing a spot among the top 20 companies invited to present live. The achievement places the company among a standout group of emerging players shaping the future of blockchain and artificial intelligence.　　“We‘re incredibly honored to have advanced to the final selection round for Consensus PitchFest,” said R0AR’s founder and CEO. “To be evaluated alongside some of the most promising startups in the space—and to come so close to the final stage—is a strong validation of the work our team is doing.”　　Momentum Builds with R0AR Platform Season 3　　Building on that recognition, R0AR is preparing to launch Platform Season 3 later this quarter—a major milestone designed to deepen user participation and expand ecosystem functionality.　　Season 3 will introduce new opportunities for users to engage with the

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Global inflation rise may impact Ethereum prices, Fed rate cuts unlikely

## Market Snapshot　　Ethereums price on May 5 is currently priced at 99.9% YES for remaining above $1,800. In the Fed rate decision market for June, the probability of a rate decrease by 25 bps stands at 2.4% YES, reflecting a decline from previous levels.　　## Key Takeaways　　– Rising global inflation appears to suggest potential economic instability, which could impact Ethereum prices negatively. – Pricing suggests that the likelihood of the Fed cutting rates in June or July decreases due to heightened inflation concerns. – Market behavior is consistent with expectations that the Fed may avoid rate cuts in 2026 amid ongoing inflationary pressures.　　## Article Body　　Global inflation rates are reportedly rising, with regional upticks noted in the United States and heightened risks due to Middle East conflicts. J.P. Morgan forecasts US core inflation to accelerate to 3.2%, while Europe is expected to moderate. The IMF projects headline inflation to reach 4.4% in 2026 due to energy shocks linked to geopolitical tensions. These developments come as the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran potentially impacts global oil supply, further driving inflationary pressures. The situation exacerbates existing inflationary trends, which have been influenced by factors such as US tariffs and fiscal policies.　　## Market

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Prediction Market Traders Push April 2026 Volume to $8.6B, Kalshi Takes the Lead – Bitcoin News

Bitcoin　　Prediction Market Traders Push April 2026 Volume to $8.6B, Kalshi Takes the Lead – Bitcoin NewsKalshi posted $5.42B in April 2026 taker , surpassing Polymarkets $1.99B for the first time.Polymarket collected $29.22M in April fees despite trailing Kalshi in , signaling higher-value contracts.open interest hit $1.11B on May 1, 2026, with Kalshi and Polymarket holding 98% of it.　　Kalshi Holds $630M in Open Interest as Sector-Wide OI Tops $1.1B at the Start of May　　Essentially, prediction markets are platforms where participants buy and sell contracts tied to the outcome of future events, from elections and sports to prices and economic indicators. Contract prices reflect the crowds collective probability estimate of an outcome, settling at $1 if correct or $0 if not.　　The model has roots stretching back to 19th-century election betting on Wall Street, and gained academic credibility in 1988 when University of Iowa professors launched the Iowa Electronic Markets to test whether crowd-sourced contract prices could outforecast traditional polls. It was realized that they could.　　Commercial platforms followed, with Intrade drawing mainstream attention in the 2000s before U.S. legal pressure shut it down. Augur brought the concept to in the 2010s, though the platform never gained meaningful traction. The real inflection came in

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NEAR Price Prediction: $1.50 Target Within 30 Days as Smart Money Accumulates

NEARs Technical Reality Check　　NEAR Protocol is trading in a compressed zone that screams accumulation. With the RSI sitting at 42.47, we‘re in that sweet spot where momentum hasn’t turned decisively bearish, but oversold conditions are building. The MACD histogram flatlining at zero confirms what every seasoned trader knows – this is the calm before the storm.　　The Bollinger Band position at 0.13 tells the real story here. NEAR is hugging the lower band at $1.26, which historically marks reversal zones for quality altcoins. When you combine this with the tight daily ATR of $0.05, you‘re looking at a coiled spring ready to explode. The 20-day SMA resistance at $1.36 isn’t coincidental – its where the real battle will be fought.　　Volume & Price Alignment　　The derivatives market is painting a picture that most retail traders are missing completely. While the spot volume of $7.7 million seems modest, the futures open interest tells a different story – $65.5 million in notional value with a slight 0.37% increase. This isnt random noise.　　Whats particularly telling is the smart money positioning. Top traders are net long with a 1.15 ratio (53.6% long vs 46.4% short), while retail sentiment remains bearish with overall positioning favoring shorts at 53.1%.

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Stablecoins to hit $5T in B2B payments by 2035: Juniper Research

Tech　　Stablecoins to hit $5T in B2B payments by 2035: Juniper Research　　A report by Juniper Research found that the total value of cross-border B2B stablecoin transactions may reach $5 trillion by 2035, up from $13.4 billion in 2026. It projects that by 2035, B2B payments will account for 85% of total stablecoin value.　　The research found that stablecoins are increasingly embedded in cross-border B2B transactions, treasury operations, and supply chain settlements, offering programmability and 24/7 settlement. Additionally, it includes stablecoin activities spanning from P2P (person-to-person), P2B (person-to-business), B2B (business-to-business), B2C (business-to-consumer), and digital currency card use cases.　　“Stablecoins are not replacing payments infrastructure; they are being adopted where the advantages are most pronounced. Cross-border B2B is where those advantages are greatest, and where we expect the most sustained volume growth over the forecast period. Stablecoin issuers and payment service providers should prioritise enterprise integrations and treasury partnerships to capture the majority of this value,” Research Analyst Jawad Jahan said.　　The United States is expected to lead the market for B2B stablecoin transactions in 2035 at $1.7 trillion, followed by Brazil ($453 billion), Japan ($352 billion), Mexico ($346 billion), and India ($171 billion) in the top 5.　　Source: Juniper Research　　Juniper Research highlights that cross-border B2B payments

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USD/CHF inches higher to near 0.7850 ahead of Swiss CPI data

Finance　　USD/CHF inches higher to near 0.7850 ahead of Swiss CPI data　　USD/CHF holds ground for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.7840 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The Swiss Federal Statistical Office is set to release the April Consumer Price Index (CPI) data later in the day.　　On Monday, the Swiss SVME – the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) climbed to 54.5 in April from 53.3 previously, beating expectations of 52.0. This marked a second straight month of expansion and the strongest reading since October 2022. Sentiment in Swiss manufacturing improved despite ongoing volatility in the Middle East.　　The USD/CHF pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) advances on increased risk aversion following Irans attack on the United Arab Emirates (UAE). CNBC reported Monday that the UAE was targeted by Iranian drones and missiles, while the US said it destroyed Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would be “blown off the face of the earth” if it targets US ships protecting commercial vessels passing through the Strait.　　Iran‘s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz shows “clearly that there is no military solution to a political crisis.” “As talks

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