Total cryptocurrency liquidations have surged to $75.91 million within the past hour. According to NS3.AI, long positions comprised $68.97 million of the total liquidations, indicating a significant impact on investors holding these positions.

Capital B has successfully raised 1.1 million euros ($1.28 million) through a warrant issuance, with Blockstream CEO Adam Back subscribing to the offering. According to Cointelegraph, Back acquired 10 million subscription warrants at $0.13 each, granting him the right to purchase one new share of future company stock at an exercise price of $0.98. This price aligns with the company's market net asset value (mNAV) of 1.1 per share, as stated by Capital B. This investment further increases Back's stake in Capital B, where he is already a significant strategic investor. Currently, Back holds over 39.5 million shares, representing 9.97% of Plan B's shares on a fully diluted basis. Back is renowned for inventing Hashcash, the proof-of-work system referenced in the Bitcoin white paper. The capital raise occurs amidst a period where Bitcoin treasury companies are exploring various strategies to manage balance sheet risks during Bitcoin's downturn. While some companies focus on accumulation strategies, others are utilizing derivatives or asset sales. Capital B and the UK-based Connecting Excellence Group (XCE) were the only Bitcoin treasury firms to secure capital in Europe over the past month, with XCE raising $794,000 on April 23, also backed by Adam Back. Following the announcement of the capital raise, Capital B's stock price increased by over 6.5% on Monday, although it remains down more than 16% since the beginning of 2026, according to Yahoo! Finance data. The company plans to use the new funds to "accelerate" its Bitcoin treasury strategy, which shareholders viewed positively. Capital B is currently the 25th largest Bitcoin treasury company, holding 2,943 BTC, valued at approximately $234 million, based on Bitcointreasuries.net data. Other Bitcoin treasury companies are taking measures to mitigate balance sheet risks associated with Bitcoin's downturn. On April 24, Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto announced an actively managed Bitcoin derivatives program aimed at generating recurring income from volatility and hedging part of its corporate BTC holdings against downside exposure. Nakamoto, the 20th-largest Bitcoin treasury firm, disclosed selling part of its holdings earlier this year, with a sale of 284 Bitcoin (worth about $20 million at the time) in a March 30 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In February, Bitcoin treasury company Genius Group liquidated its entire treasury holdings of 84 BTC for approximately $5.7 million, using the proceeds to repay an $8.5 million debt obligation, as per an SEC filing.

The probability of the European Central Bank (ECB) raising interest rates by June has surpassed 90%, according to Jin10. This expectation reflects the market's anticipation of monetary policy adjustments in response to economic conditions.

A senior U.S. official denied that a U.S. ship was attacked by Iranian missiles. (Jinshi)

Morgan Stanley strategists said strong U.S. corporate earnings, particularly in the booming technology sector, have masked concerns about potential pressure on the stock market from Middle East conflict. A team led by Michael Wilson wrote in a report that S&P 500 earnings forecasts have been revised upwards across multiple timeframes over the past month. Second-quarter earnings forecasts were revised upwards by 2%, while full-year 2026 and the next 12 months' earnings forecasts were revised upwards by 3% and 4%, respectively. (Jinshi)

Morgan Stanley strategists have highlighted robust U.S. corporate earnings, particularly in the thriving technology sector, as a factor overshadowing concerns about potential pressure on the stock market from Middle East conflicts. According to Jin10, the team led by Michael Wilson noted in a report that earnings expectations for the S&P 500 index have been revised upwards across multiple periods over the past month. Specifically, second-quarter earnings expectations have been increased by 2%, while forecasts for the entire year of 2026 and the next 12 months have been raised by 3% and 4%, respectively.

According to Coinglass data, $75.91 million in positions were liquidated across the network in the past hour, including $68.97 million in long positions and $6.93 million in short positions. In addition, $26.94 million in BTC positions were liquidated and $19.94 million in ETH positions were liquidated.

According to Gate data, WTI crude oil rose above $108 per barrel, up 5.73% on the day. Brent crude oil touched $112 per barrel, up 4.14% on the day. Spot silver fell sharply by 4.00% on the day, currently trading at $72.71 per ounce.

X's head of Product Nikita Bier has just revealed that crypto is the topic most likely to be muted by X users, as fewer and fewer users want to see crypto-related news on their "For You" page.

A QCP Capital analysis points out that after a solid performance in April, Bitcoin continued its strong upward trend in early May, breaking the $80,000 mark for the first time since January 31. This rise is synchronized with the performance of US stocks, and the correlation between BTC and the US stock market has rebounded to levels close to those of 2023, indicating a renewed strengthening of its linkage with risk assets. Notably, BTC still rose despite Strategy's suspension of Bitcoin purchases this week, suggesting that market momentum is no longer solely reliant on the "hoarding narrative" but is gradually shifting towards broader financial support. Spot ETF inflows remain a significant positive factor, recording a net inflow of approximately $163 million last week. Although there were some outflows between April 27 and 29 (possibly related to month-end rebalancing and basis trading adjustments), Friday's large inflow of approximately $630 million largely offset the previous outflows, maintaining overall positive support. QCP points out that while ETF funds and continued Strategy holdings continue to support the market, the current rally may indicate that broader institutional participation is creating new momentum. The key going forward is whether BTC can effectively hold above the CME gap range of $82,000 to $83,000, which will be a crucial watershed for the continuation of the short-term trend. On the macro front, despite lingering geopolitical risks (especially the US-Iran situation), market volatility remains low, with the VIX currently hovering around 17, indicating that the market is temporarily betting on a de-escalation. However, with the US launching "Project Freedom," Iran's response could potentially impact the market. This week is packed with macro and industry events, including Job Openings (JOLTS), ADP employment data, the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report, and earnings reports from crypto-related companies such as Coinbase and Block, which could exacerbate market volatility. Overall, QCP believes that in the absence of a clear upward breakout signal, the market may continue its oscillating pattern. Rebounds in volatility and spot prices may be met with selling pressure, and it is necessary to pay attention to whether there is a stronger catalyst to drive BTC to form a sustained breakout.

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Iran's Fars News Agency has reported that two missiles struck a U.S. warship. According to Odaily, the incident was covered by the Iranian media outlet. Further details regarding the event have not been disclosed.

Singapore is testing AI with five banks and agencies to spot scam transactions earlier using shared data. The trial aims to improve detection and reduce losses, with plans to expand if it works well.

The XRP community has been hit by a new kind of threat—and this time, it unfolded in real time during a live event.

Morgan Stanley added another 286.7 Bitcoin worth about $22.5 million, bringing its total holdings to around 2,620 BTC valued at roughly $205 million.

Brazil has banned foreign exchange providers from using stablecoins and cryptocurrencies to settle cross-border payments, forcing them to use traditional banking channels instead. Crypto trading remains legal, but firms using blockchain for remittances must change their systems by deadlines running to 2027.

The long-stalled CLARITY Act is now on the brink of a decisive breakthrough, with U.S. senators reaching a critical compromise that could push the landmark crypto bill to a floor vote as early as May.

Nobitex, Iran’s dominant cryptocurrency platform, has been thrust into the spotlight after a Reuters investigation revealed it was founded by individuals linked to one of the country’s most powerful political families—raising fresh questions about the intersection of crypto infrastructure and state influence.

Russia is planning to charge about $2 per gigabyte for international internet use, a move that would make VPN use much more expensive for everyday users. It is also raising licence fees for small internet providers and expanding surveillance systems, which could force most smaller firms out and increase state control over the internet.

Asset tokenization will bring various assets and transactions onto the blockchain, reshaping capital markets; this massive wave is just beginning. Networks focused on institutional needs are expected to lead the way in the short term, while open public chains continue to improve their privacy and identity infrastructure.