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Robinhood Posts $1.07B Q1 Revenue as 47% Crypto Drop Shifts Focus to Equities

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Robinhood posted solid first-quarter growth, with revenue up 15% year over year, even as crypto trading income fell sharply. The results highlight a shift toward equities, options, and interest income as key drivers. Key Takeaways: Robinhood posted $1.07B Q1 revenue, up 15%, but crypto revenue

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Bitcoin Swings $2,800 as Traders Dump at $77,882 Peak, Pushing Price Toward $75,100

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On April 29, bitcoin experienced significant price swings, peaking at $77,882 before retreating to $75,100. This volatility coincided with the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain steady interest rates and growing concerns over conflict in the Middle East. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell to $75,100 on April 29 after the Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates […]

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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady at 3.5–3.75%

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The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, with the Federal Open Market Committee voting to keep the federal funds rate in a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% amid elevated inflation and growing global uncertainty. Key Takeaways: The Fed voted 8–4 on April 29, 2026, to hold the federal funds rate […]

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Securitize Locks in Computershare Deal to Put US Listed Shares Onchain

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Securitize and Computershare have joined forces to let U.S.-listed companies issue equity directly on a blockchain, giving shareholders a new way to hold their securities in digital form. Key Takeaways: Securitize and Computershare launched Issuer-Sponsored Tokens, letting U.S.-listed companies put equity directly onchain. Computershare serves 25,000-plus companies, giving

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Visa Scales Stablecoin Rails to Nine Networks as Partners Cite Real-World Demand

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Visa announced April 29 that its global stablecoin settlement pilot has reached a $7 billion annualized run rate, up 50% quarter over quarter, and now supports nine blockchains after adding Arc, Base, Canton, Polygon, and Tempo. Key Takeaways: Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot reached a $7 billion annualized run rate in April 2026, up 50% from […]

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Brent Crude Climbs Above $115 as Trump Signals Longer Iran Naval Blockade

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President Donald Trump directed aides to prepare for an extended naval blockade of Iranian ports, pushing Brent crude above $115 per barrel on April 29 and widening what the International Energy Agency called the largest supply shock on record. Key Takeaways: Brent crude climbed above $115 per barrel on April 29 as Trump ordered preparations […]

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KuCoin EU Strengthens Compliance Leadership With Appointment of Experienced AMLO and Expansion of AML Team

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This sponsored press release was provided by KuCoin and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. VIENNA, Austria April, 2026 – KuCoin EU, the MiCAR-licensed digital asset platform headquartered in Vienna, today announced a significant strengthening of its anti-money

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Senate Panel Clears Kevin Warsh 13-11, Setting up Fed Leadership Change Before May 15

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The Senate Banking Committee voted 13-11 along party lines Wednesday to advance Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, sending the pick to the full Senate for a final confirmation vote. Key Takeaways: The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination 13-11 on April 29, 2026. Sen. Thom Tillis […]

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Blackrock Pulls $112M From IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Outflows Extend Cooling Phase

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A second straight day of outflows in bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) points to a cooling phase in institutional demand, even as selective inflows in XRP suggest pockets of opportunistic positioning. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $89.68M outflows on Apr 28, led by Blackrock IBIT’s $112.25M exit. Ether ETFs lost $21.80M as Blackrock ETHA […]

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Strategy’s STRC Becomes World’s Largest Preferred Stock in Under One Year, Saylor Says

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Michael Saylor told a packed crowd at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas that Strategy’s STRC instrument has grown to $8.5 billion in nine months, becoming what he called the largest and most liquid preferred stock in the world. Key Takeaways: Strategy’s Michael Saylor unveiled STRC at Bitcoin 2026, a digital credit instrument that reached $8.5 […]