U.S. stocks extended their downward trend with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping by 1%. According to Jin10, this decline reflects ongoing market volatility and investor concerns. The broader market also experienced losses, indicating a cautious sentiment among investors.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that energy companies are not currently benefiting excessively from the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Macron's remarks about the situation. He emphasized that the European Union might consider taking action if the circumstances change and energy firms begin to profit unduly from the crisis. Macron's comments come amid heightened tensions in the region, which is a critical passage for global oil shipments. The EU is closely monitoring the situation to ensure fair practices in the energy sector.

Kresus has joined forces with Canton Network to facilitate the transition of institutional blockchain pilots into operational systems. According to NS3.AI, Hanwha Investment & Securities, which is developing a tokenized private-market platform on Canton with Kresus, invested $13 million in Kresus in February. Canton Network reports having over 600 participating institutions and approximately $6 trillion in processed assets, with the majority of this volume originating from Broadridge's repo platform.

Key Takeaways XRP climbed from $1.3840 to $1.4065 in early Asian trading, breaking above resistance near $1.3990 on a sharp pickup in volume that signals genuine positioning rather than a low-liquidity pushThe move breaks XRP out of the lower end of its recent $1.35–$1.45 range, with price consolidating near $1.4040–$1.4060$1.40 is now the critical pivot -- holding above it keeps the breakout intact while a drop back below would signal failure and return price to the rangeThe next resistance zone is $1.41–$1.42, which needs to clear for continuation toward the upper end of the rangeThe XRP move coincided with Bitcoin's push above $80,000, lifting broader crypto risk sentiment during the same Asian session window XRP reclaimed the $1.40 level in early Asian trading Monday on a surge in volume that distinguishes the move from the low-liquidity pushes that have characterized several recent failed breakout attempts, putting the focus squarely on whether the token can hold the level and advance toward the next resistance cluster. The token climbed from $1.3840 to $1.4065, breaking above resistance near $1.3990 before consolidating near $1.4040–$1.4060 just above the breakout zone. The move accelerated during the final hour of the push, with price clearing $1.40 cleanly rather than grinding through it -- a price action characteristic that traders typically associate with real participation rather than passive drift. Volume Confirms the Move The key differentiator in Monday's push is the volume profile. XRP has tested the $1.40 level multiple times in recent weeks without sustaining a break, with prior attempts coming on thin volume that failed to attract follow-through buyers. Monday's surge in volume into the breakout confirms that traders are actively repositioning rather than simply marking the price higher in a low-liquidity environment -- a distinction that materially increases the probability that $1.40 can hold as support on any pullback. The underlying structure also supports the bullish read. XRP has been forming higher lows into the breakout, suggesting a building bid beneath the market rather than a momentum-only move that lacks structural foundation. The $1.41–$1.42 Resistance Zone With $1.40 reclaimed, trader attention shifts immediately to the next resistance cluster at $1.41–$1.42 -- the zone that needs to be cleared for XRP to establish momentum toward the upper boundary of its $1.35–$1.45 range. A sustained daily close above $1.42 would likely accelerate the move toward $1.45 and potentially set up a test of the symmetrical triangle breakout target that analysts have identified at $2.15 -- approximately 53% above current levels -- as the medium-term upside scenario. The Pivot and the Failure Scenario $1.40 is now the line in the sand. As long as XRP holds above it on any pullback, the breakout structure remains intact and the bullish case continues to develop. A move back below $1.40 would signal that the breakout failed to attract sufficient follow-through and would return price to the $1.35–$1.45 range compression that has defined the past several weeks -- resetting the technical picture and potentially triggering a retest of the $1.38–$1.40 moving average cluster that analysts have identified as the level below which downside toward $1.12 becomes more likely. The broader backdrop is supportive. Bitcoin's simultaneous push above $80,000 during the same Asian session window lifted risk sentiment across crypto markets, and XRP's institutional demand picture remains constructive with spot XRP ETFs recording $81.6 million in April inflows -- their strongest month since December 2025.

DTCC is preparing to initiate limited production trades of tokenized real-world assets in July, with a full service launch scheduled for October 2026. According to NS3.AI, this initiative will be implemented across infrastructure that manages over $114 trillion in assets. The initial asset set will comprise Russell 1000 stocks, major index ETFs, and U.S. Treasury bills, bonds, and notes. The development process has included collaboration with a working group of more than 50 financial firms.

Investors are increasingly turning to actively managed funds, providing a boost to the investment industry by slowing the downward trend in fees. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X that this shift in investor preference is helping fund managers maintain their fee structures, which have been under pressure due to the popularity of low-cost passive funds. The renewed interest in active management is driven by investors seeking better returns in a volatile market environment. As a result, fund managers are finding opportunities to justify their fees by delivering superior performance compared to passive strategies. This trend highlights a changing dynamic in the investment landscape, where active management is regaining favor among investors looking for tailored strategies and potential outperformance.

A fire broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industrial Zone, according to the Fujairah Media Office on the 4th. According to Odaily, the incident was caused by a drone attack originating from the direction of Iran.

Ansem stated on the X platform that the current market trend resembles an 'altcoin season.' According to Odaily, the focus of funds has shifted from crypto altcoins to stock assets that support 24-hour perpetual contract trading, primarily on the Tradexyz platform.

아랍에미리트 푸자이라 미디어 사무소는 4일, 푸자이라 석유 산업단지에서 발생한 화재가 이란 방향에서 날아온 드론의 공격으로 인한 것임을 확인했다. (신화통신)

Pivotal Research has increased its price target for Alphabet to $470 from $420, maintaining a Buy rating on the stock. According to NS3.AI, this adjustment comes after Alphabet reported Q1 revenue of $109.9 billion, marking a 22% increase year over year and surpassing the analyst consensus of $107.2 billion.

브리지워터 어소시에이츠의 설립자 랄프 다리오가 최근 경고를 내놨다. 향후 2년은 “특히 위험한 시기”가 될 것이며, 부채, 지정학적 문제, 기술이라는 삼중의 위기가 닥치고 있는 가운데, 대다수 투자자의 시장 타이밍 전략은 성공할 수 없을 것이라고 했다.

선진국의 경우, 그 차원은 여전히 은행 예금과 계좌 관계에 해당하지만, 개발도상국의 경우 그 차원은 국경 간 결제, 자본 이동 및 통화 주권과 관련이 있다.

X의 제품 총괄 니키타 비어(Nikita Bier)는 최근 X 사용자들이 ‘For You’ 페이지에서 암호화폐 관련 뉴스를 보고 싶어 하는 경우가 점점 줄어들면서, 암호화폐가 사용자들이 가장 자주 음소거하는 주제라고 밝혔다.

OpenAI는 현재 이 결함을 수정하려 노력하고 있지만, 이미 치러진 인명 피해는 여전히 기술과 인간성의 경계에 대한 의문을 제기하고 있다.

싱가포르는 5개 은행 및 기관과 협력해 공유 데이터를 활용해 사기 거래를 조기에 탐지하기 위한 인공지능(AI) 시범 운영을 진행 중이다. 이번 시범 운영은 탐지 능력을 향상시키고 손실을 줄이는 것을 목표로 하며, 성과가 좋으면 확대할 계획이다.

XRP 커뮤니티가 새로운 유형의 위협에 직면했는데, 이번에는 라이브 이벤트 도중 실시간으로 사건이 벌어졌다.

모건 스탠리는 약 2,250만 달러 상당의 비트코인 286.7개를 추가로 매입하여, 총 보유량을 약 2억 500만 달러 상당의 2,620 BTC로 늘렸다.

브라질은 외환 업체들이 국경 간 결제 시 스테이블코인과 암호화폐를 사용하는 것을 금지하고, 대신 기존 은행 채널을 이용하도록 강제했다. 암호화폐 거래는 여전히 합법이지만, 송금에 블록체인을 활용하는 기업들은 2027년까지 시스템을 변경해야 한다.

오랫동안 표류해 온 ‘클라리티 법안(CLARITY Act)’이 이제 결정적인 돌파구를 마련할 조짐을 보이고 있다. 미국 상원의원들이 중대한 타협안을 도출함에 따라, 이 획기적인 암호화폐 법안이 빠르면 5월 중 본회의 표결에 부쳐질 전망이다.

이란의 최대 암호화폐 플랫폼인 노비텍스(Nobitex)가 로이터의 조사 결과, 이란에서 가장 강력한 정치 가문 중 하나와 연관이 있는 인물들에 의해 설립된 것으로 드러나면서 주목을 받고 있으며, 이는 암호화폐 인프라와 국가적 영향력의 교차점에 대한 새로운 의문을 제기하고 있다.