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Ethereum is approaching a critical resistance zone as recent recovery attempts begin to lose momentum. With price action still showing signs of a corrective structure, attention is shifting toward the possibility of a move back to lower range levels if sellers step in at key resistance. HTF Range Aligns With Ethereum TCT Distribution Model According to crypto analyst The Composite Trader, Ethereum is currently developing within a well-defined higher timeframe (HTF) range that aligns with a TCT distribution model. This structure suggests that price action may be building toward a potential bearish rotation, with the broader range still intact and…

April appears to be a lost cause for the crypto Clarity Act, but a U.S. Senate committee hearing sometime in May could keep the critical market structure legislation alive, as long as it can reach a final vote of the overall Senate by July, according to lobbyists and a lawmaker aide focusing on the market structure bill’s sluggish progress.The legislative calendar is running out of room for this year, but a Senate aide told CoinDesk that a potential new delay of a couple of weeks — allowing Republican Senator Thom Tillis to finish discussions with bankers over stablecoin-yield concerns —…

David Schwartz, the former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ripple, has addressed recent concerns over DeFi bridge security, reassuring XRP Ledger (XRPL) users that the network is not exposed to attacks like those linked to the Kelp DAO exploit. He emphasized that vulnerability in cross-chain bridge systems largely depends on how they are designed and implemented, as well as on the level of reliance on external bridge infrastructure.  How XRP Users Remain Protected From Kelp DAO-Related Exploits In an X post on April 20, Schwartz provided context on how users in the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem are positioned differently from…

A new fireside chat has been announced for Bitcoin 2026 featuring Tarek Mansour, co-founder and CEO of Kalshi, in conversation with Brandon Green, CEO of BTC Inc. The session takes place April 27 at 11:40 AM on the Nakamoto Stage at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Tarek Mansour is the co-founder and CEO of Kalshi, one of the world’s largest federally regulated financial exchanges for trading on events. Founded in 2018, Kalshi created and established prediction markets as a new financial asset class called “event contracts,” which allow traders to take positions on whether a future event will happen…

Prediction market exchange Kalshi is reportedly preparing to expand into cryptocurrency trading by introducing perpetual futures contracts, marking a major shift beyond its core event-based derivatives business.In a Tuesday report, The Information cited people familiar with the matter as saying Kalshi plans to offer perpetual futures — commonly known as “perps” — on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC).Source: Walter BloombergPerpetual futures are a type of derivative contract that allows traders to speculate on price movements without an expiration date. Unlike traditional futures, which must be rolled over periodically, perps enable continuous exposure and are typically paired with leverage. The structure was…

Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies as Stablecoin Risks and Custody Shifts Surface – BitRss – Crypto World News BitRss Editorial 7 minutes ago 4 The most striking development stems from the Bank for International Settlements warning that USD‑pegged stablecoins may exert pressure on traditional banks and complicate policy frameworks. Coupled with Ripple’s senior counsel highlighting DeFi bridge vulnerabilities after the KelpDAO incident, regulators appear increasingly focused on systemic risks posed by cross‑chain assets and custodial failures. This macro narrative is reinforced by the Federal Reserve’s near‑certain decision to hold rates steady, a backdrop that keeps capital flows into crypto assets under close…

The big picture: The film Finding Satoshi aims to solve what its creators call one of the biggest financial mysteries ever.Director Tucker Tooley said the project blends investigative reporting with storytelling about “a human being” behind Bitcoin.The team deliberately avoided conspiracy tropes, instead focusing on Satoshi’s motivations, struggles, and context.The mystery itself, why someone created Bitcoin and vanished, drives the narrative.How they investigated: The team shifted tactics after early resistance from crypto insiders.Investigative journalist Bill Cohan said major crypto figures often dismissed the question as irrelevant or a “waste of time.”That resistance pushed the team to bring in private investigator…

Spark’s MonetSupply says Aave’s decision to unfreeze its Core WETH market lets LST/LRT whales farm ~45% weETH loops while aEthWETH sits at 100% utilization, trapping regular users. Summary Spark strategy director MonetSupply says Aave’s decision to unfreeze its Ethereum Core WETH market is “ill-considered” under current liquidity conditions. With aEthWETH utilization at 100%, he warns that high‑leverage weETH loops chasing ~45% APY will trap normal depositors and stablecoin borrowers trying to exit. The move, he argues, hands out arb opportunities without fixing aEthWETH liquidity, further degrading conditions for regular users already struggling to refinance. Aave (AAVE) has decided to unfreeze…

Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved into the depths of the crypto space, exploring its various facets, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless exploration and commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest developments have…

Two of the largest prediction market platforms in the United States are set to enter the crypto derivatives space within days of each other, marking a shift in how these platforms compete for traders. Kalshi, the CFTC-regulated prediction market valued at $11 billion, will launch cryptocurrency perpetual futures on April 27 in New York City. The company teased the product under the codename “Timeless” — a name that maps onto the contract’s core feature: no expiration date . CEO Tarek Mansour revealed the launch date through a cryptic LinkedIn video featuring a rotating torus shape. Bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies…