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According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $76,000. BTC is trading at $76,063.14 on the Binance USDT market.

Whale Alert reported that 3,802 BTC has been transferred from an unknown wallet to Coinbase Institutional. The transaction is valued at about $289 million.

Coinbase announced it will list MEGA.

Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, said at the Bitcoin 2026 conference that the cryptocurrency is experiencing its greatest boom ever. According to CoinDesk, he described the past six months as a turning point, citing the institutional adoption of Bitcoin, an increase in corporate holdings, and major banks offering mortgages backed by the asset. He emphasized that Bitcoin's achievements in the last six months are groundbreaking compared to the previous three years, calling it the best period he has ever seen. Trump noted that people are holding onto their Bitcoin instead of selling, making it increasingly valuable. He stressed his willingness to withstand its volatility and challenged observers to see who wins in 10 years.

Oliver Harris, the new head of JPMorgan's tokenization platform Kinexys, stated that while asset tokenization is not a panacea for liquidity problems, the technology is ready to completely overhaul and replace the financial industry's legacy backend systems. He told CoinDesk that the real transformation will come from rebuilding the systems that support assets, not just from tokenizing individual assets. Harris added that both the technology and regulatory landscape are now sufficiently mature, and as large banks increase their investment in blockchain infrastructure, they will begin to reshape how markets operate.

The three major U.S. stock indices closed mixed today. - S&P 500: -0.04% - Nasdaq: +0.04% - Dow Jones: -0.57%

According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the probability of the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady in June is 98.6% (previously 98.8%), while the chance of a 25 bp cut is 1.4% (previously 1.2%). The probability of a rate hold through July is 96.5% (previously 94.6%), with the cumulative probability of a 25 bp cut at 3.4% (previously 5.4%). For September, the probability of a hold is 96.1% (previously 92.7%), with the cumulative probability of a 25 bp cut at 3.8% (previously 7.2%).

Wall Street traders are now betting on the possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this year following hawkish signals from Fed officials, The Wall Street Journal reported. While the probability remains low, CME interest rate futures data shows traders are pricing in an 11% chance of a rate hike this year. This is up from 5% earlier in the day and 0% on April 29. In contrast, the probability of a rate cut is holding at around 2%.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated at a press conference on April 29 that current monetary policy may be in a range that has a neutral effect on the economy. He explained that he believes the Fed is very close to the neutral interest rate, which could be in the 3% to 4% range. The current federal funds rate target is 3.5% to 3.75%. Powell added that the Fed would signal its intentions before raising rates if necessary, and vice versa.

At his final press conference, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell bid farewell with a lighthearted remark, telling reporters he would not be seeing them next time.

Meta has announced it is offering a stablecoin option for creator payouts. According to CoinDesk, the option is currently available only to select creators in Colombia and the Philippines. Eligible creators can receive their payouts in USDC via the Solana or Polygon blockchains. The company explained it has partnered with Stripe for the initiative. The media outlet noted that this marks Meta's return to the stablecoin market after its Diem project, formerly known as Libra, was halted in 2022 amid regulatory scrutiny.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he expects inflation caused by tariffs to slow within the year, adding that this deceleration should begin soon.

Whale Alert reported that 250 million USDC has been minted at the USDC Treasury.

Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's Mad Money, stated on his X account that Robinhood is failing to shed its reputation as a hotbed for speculation. He argued that a pivot to prediction markets would only reinforce the company's Wild West image, adding that the space is rife with scammers.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell clarified at a press conference on April 29 that a dissenting vote at the recent monetary policy meeting against maintaining the statement's easing stance did not signify a preference for a rate hike. Powell explained that the discussion was not about whether rates should be raised, but rather about whether the Fed should adopt a more neutral position on its policy outlook.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that every administration has wanted to use the Fed's policy tools for other purposes, but the central bank has consistently refused. He added that the Fed does not want to use its policy tools to achieve goals outside its mandate. Powell noted that the Fed's independence is at risk and that it had no choice but to appeal to the courts to secure its ability to conduct monetary policy without political considerations.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he trusts the word of Kevin Warsh, a candidate for the next Fed chair, who pledged at his confirmation hearing to maintain his convictions even when dealing with President Donald Trump.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the impact of oil prices on the U.S. economy is lower than in Europe and Asia. He added, however, that the U.S. would feel a greater impact if the situation persists, and acknowledged that people are clearly feeling the burden of current high oil prices.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the current interest rate level is at the upper end of the neutral range and is somewhat restrictive. He emphasized that the Fed can monitor the situation to see how events unfold before taking action.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that the current situation is more urgent than it was in March. He emphasized that the events of the next 30 to 60 days could be a turning point.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said an increasing number of committee members see the likelihood of a rate hike and a rate cut as being roughly equal. However, he added that no one is currently arguing for a rate increase.

Nigel Farage, leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, is facing scrutiny over a £5 million ($6.75 million) donation from prominent crypto investor Christopher Harborne ahead of the UK general election. According to CoinDesk, the UK's Conservative and Labour parties have accused Farage of violating House of Commons rules by failing to declare the funds. In response, the Reform UK party has argued that the money was a personal gift received before Farage was elected as a Member of Parliament, making it exempt from disclosure requirements. The Conservative Party has referred the matter to the parliamentary ethics committee for investigation.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell said the central bank could review changing its current accommodative policy stance at its next meeting.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he wants to assess the trajectory of energy prices and tariffs before considering interest rate cuts.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced he will not step down from his post until a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation is fully concluded. Powell stated he will remain on the board after May 15, though his term has not yet been determined, adding that he would serve with humility. He explained that while he had been preparing to retire, recent events and attacks over the past few months prompted his decision to stay at the Fed until all matters are resolved.