May 2, 2026
Bitcoin

Crypto and Stocks Jump as Trump Signals Iran War Could End Soon

It has been a historic and volatile 24 hours for global markets. Crypto traders are used to volatility but this phenomenon is now beyond crypto market. Bitcoin clawed its way back toward $70,000 and WTI crude oil plummeted from a panic-induced high of $120 down to $85 (now trading at $87) after President Trump announced

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Ethereum

The 1.x Files: The Updated Stateless Tech Tree

The Updated Stateless Ethereum Tech Tree Apologies for the delay in releasing this post; there have been some unavoidable distractions in my life recently, as I’m sure there have been in yours. I hope that you are making the best of your circumstances, whatever they may be, and implore you to turn your empathy up

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Crypto

Will Chainlink price reclaim $10 amid volatility squeeze?

Chainlink price is tightening near $9 as volatility drops, with traders watching whether bulls can push LINK above the key $10 resistance level. Summary Chainlink is trading at $8.94, moving within a tight weekly range between $8.52 and $9.55. Derivatives data shows futures volume falling while open interest holds steady, suggesting traders are keeping positions

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Ethereum

EF-Supported Teams: Research & Development Update

Friends, From our team to you and yours, we hope everyone and their families are well and keeping safe during these complicated weeks. To help pass some time while we’re all stuck in doors, it’s time again to update the community on progress made by some of the EF-supported projects not covered in last week’s

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Bitcoin

Stellar (XLM) Gaines 5.1%, Leading Index Higher

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 2004.71, up 1.4% (+26.87) since 4 p.m. ET on Monday. Fifteen of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: XLM (+5.1%) and NEAR (+3.6%). Laggards: BCH (-1.0%) and UNI (-0.5%).

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Crypto

Ripple moves toward $1.35 support amid growth of new crypto utility protocols

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Ripple is testing key support near $1.35 as market attention increasingly shifts toward utility-driven DeFi platforms such as Mutuum Finance. Summary About 66% of XRP supply is in unrealized loss as the token trades

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Ethereum

The 1.x Files: A Primer for the Witness Specification

Since a lot of us have a bit more time on our hands, I thought now might be a good opportunity to proceed with something perhaps a little bit boring and tedious, but nevertheless quite fundamental to the Stateless Ethereum effort: understanding the formal Witness Specification. Like the captain of the Battleship in StarCraft, we’re

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Altcoins

Why FLOW price is up over 50% today after Upbit and Bithumb delisting announcement

Legal injunction halts South Korean delistings of FLOW cryptocurrency. Altcoin rotation supports FLOW’s surge, outperforming broader crypto markets. Momentum indicators show FLOW in the overbought region, hinting at a possible pullback. FLOW, the native token of the Flow blockchain, has seen a dramatic surge today, climbing over 53% in just 24 hours. The jump comes

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Bitcoin

Coinbase Launches Regulated Bitcoin And Crypto Futures Across Europe

Coinbase has rolled out futures contracts to traders in 26 European countries, including Germany, France, and the Netherlands, marking the first time the exchange has offered derivatives directly to users in the region.  The products are available through Coinbase Advanced, the company’s high-performance trading interface, and are offered by its MiFID-registered European entity, ensuring compliance

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Crypto

Solana price prediction as 30 institutions invested $540M  in Solana ETFs

Solana price hovered around $87 as institutional demand for Solana ETFs continued to grow, with new filings showing about 30 institutions holding roughly $540 million in Solana ETFs, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart. Summary Around 30 institutional investors have accumulated roughly $540 million in Solana ETF exposure, led by firms like Electric Capital

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