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Banks seek to slow down implementation of crypto’s GENIUS Act on stablecoin oversight
The crypto industry is frequently finding bankers involved in its top-priority regulatory efforts, and this time, a coalition of bank trade associations has asked the U.S. Department of the Treasury to extend the window in which the public can weigh in on implementation of last year’s Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.
In a letter sent this week to the Treasury Department and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., bankers in the U.S. are asking that three different GENIUS Act rule proposals get extended comment periods, at least 60 days after another rule effort (at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency) is finished. The OCC’s push to implement its rule for policing stablecoin issuers is meaningful to the outcome of other rules being pursued at the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), plus a related rulemaking at the FDIC.
All the efforts are “directly contingent on the OCC’s final framework,” the bankers contend. The collective efforts, in addition to regulatory proposals that haven’t yet emerged from the Federal Reserve and other agencies, “represent a body of regulatory work of extraordinary scope and complexity.”
The banking organizations, including the American Bankers Association and the Bank Policy Institute, said that their comments “will necessarily be more comprehensive, and therefore more useful to the agencies, if we have sufficient time to evaluate the proposed rules together and to evaluate each against the finalized OCC framework.”
The GENIUS Act is meant to be in place by 2027, though it’s not unusual for federal agencies to grant extensions of comment periods on complex rules. The Treasury Department didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the bank industry’s request.
The same bankers are also embroiled in a stablecoin-related debate with the crypto industry that’s so far managed to delay the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act for months, and potentially jeopardize its potential for becoming law this year.
Read More: U.S. Treasury proposes demands that stablecoin firms be set to police bad transactions
Bitcoin climbed above $78,000 on April 22, reaching its highest price in 11 weeks, as a wave of short liquidations and improved macro sentiment following Trump’s ceasefire extension combined to push the asset to a key technical level that had resisted multiple breakout attempts.
Summary
- Bitcoin broke above $78,000 on April 22 for the first time in 11 weeks, with CoinGlass data showing approximately $180 million in short liquidations clustered above the level.
- The move coincided with improved risk sentiment after Trump extended the Iran ceasefire, alongside a broader altcoin rally led by higher-beta assets.
- Analysts warn the move is driven by short-term positioning dynamics rather than a fundamental shift in capital allocation or market structure.
Bitcoin rose above $78,000 on April 22 for the first time since early February, touching an 11-week high as easing geopolitical tensions and a concentrated cluster of short liquidations above the level combined to push price through resistance that had turned back multiple attempts in recent weeks. According to Fortune’s April 22 price data, BTC was trading at $78,194 as of 9:15 a.m. ET, up approximately $2,293 from the prior morning.
Bitcoin 11-Week High Fueled by Short Liquidations and Macro Relief
CoinDesk reported that approximately $180 million in short futures positions were sitting above the $78,000 level heading into the session, according to CoinGlass liquidation heatmap data, creating significant upside fuel if price could clear the threshold. The broader catalyst was Trump’s extension of the Iran ceasefire announced on April 21, which lifted risk sentiment across equities and crypto simultaneously. Crypto futures open interest rose more than 4% to $126 billion in the 24 hours surrounding the move, with funding rates flipping positive across most major tokens, signaling renewed demand for leveraged long exposure.
Diana Pires, Chief Business Officer at sFOX, said, “Bitcoin reaching an 11-week high and testing the $78,000 level is being framed as a macro-driven move, but the move appears largely driven by positioning, with a significant amount of short liquidations sitting above the market. This is a squeeze dynamic more than a fundamental shift in demand.”
Altcoins Join the Rally, But the Breadth Tells Its Own Story
The Bitcoin move pulled altcoins higher across the board, with memecoins leading gains and higher-beta assets outperforming. As crypto.news documented, a similar dynamic played out during the earlier $225 million short squeeze in mid-April, where forced buying in derivatives markets accelerated a price move that ultimately failed to hold. The current rally’s altcoin participation pattern drew cautious readings from analysts watching for signs of genuine capital reallocation versus tactical risk-on positioning.
According to Diana, “Participation is expanding into altcoins, but it’s concentrated in higher-beta, more speculative segments. That’s consistent with a short-term risk-on reaction, not a broad reallocation of capital.”
Whether the Move Can Hold Is the Real Question
Bitcoin spent more than 46 consecutive days below $76,000 before this week’s move, building up one of the largest concentrations of short positioning in recent history, as crypto.news tracked. K33 Research head of research Vetle Lunde noted that comparable risk-off regimes with negative funding and rising open interest have historically preceded significant recoveries once short sellers were forced to unwind. That structural setup provided the technical conditions for the current move, but analysts are watching closely whether spot demand can sustain price above $78,000 once the immediate liquidation fuel is exhausted. The FOMC meeting on April 28 and 29 is the next major macro test, with rate cut expectations still largely absent from the near-term calendar.
“What matters now is whether this move can sustain without continued positioning support. Liquidity conditions remain tight, and capital is still selective in how it allocates to risk assets. Until that participation deepens and proves durable, this type of price action is more reflective of short-term positioning than a broader shift in market structure,” Diana explained.
The gold vs silver divergence has widened sharply this month. Silver (XAG/USD) is up 15.47% against gold’s (XAU/USD) 6% gain as Brent crude slides below $99 on continuing de-escalation talks.
The gap is not random. Proprietary indicators, options flows, and chart structure all lean the same way, though one structural force still defends gold’s downside.
Three Forces Are Separating Gold from Silver
The gold-silver ratio has formed an inverted cup and handle since late March. The ratio now presses against the handle’s lower trendline. A clean breakdown would extend silver’s lead, while a reclaim of the pattern’s upper bound would neutralize the silver-friendly setup.
Its handle low sits near 58, and a break below that level targets a further 16% compression, meaning silver extends the lead. A reclaim of 68 flips it back toward gold.
Silver’s Solar Lag Model, which tracks silver against solar-demand-driven industrial flows with a 10-day lag, has crossed above zero for the first time since late 2025. The November 28 cross preceded silver’s multi-week rally.
Gold’s Real Yields Lag Model, BeInCrypto’s proprietary indicator, which measures gold’s path against 10-year real yields, is rolling the other way. It peaked at 2.685 earlier this month and now reads 0.308. Its slope mirrors the February rollover that broke below zero and bottomed at -3.497 during gold’s correction.
One structural force still defends gold. Central banks now hold roughly 38,666 tons, about 17% of all gold ever mined, according to data cited by The Kobeissi Letter. Even if gold loses the relative race to silver, its downside is cushioned by a buyer base that does not respond to short-term macro rotations.
Taken together, the ratio is compressing in silver’s favor, silver’s industrial lag model is climbing, and gold’s monetary premium is fading, while central bank demand keeps gold’s floor intact rather than lifting it higher. The scoreboard reads three forces for silver, one defensive line for gold.
Positioning data shows whether options traders are reading the divergence the same way.
Options Traders Stack Long on One, Stay Balanced on the Other
Options activity on the iShares Silver Trust (SLV ETF), the largest silver-backed fund and the main proxy traders use to position on silver without touching futures, has turned sharply bullish since late March.
The put-call volume ratio, where a reading below one means calls outnumber puts, has dropped from 0.77 on March 26 to 0.49 on April 21. The open interest ratio has fallen from 0.60 to 0.56 over the same window. Call activity is outpacing put activity on both intraday and structural horizons.
SLV implied volatility sits at 54.26% with an IV Percentile of 69%, meaning options are pricing expected movement above most of the past year’s range. Traders are leaning long and paying up for the range.
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Positioning on the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD ETF), the equivalent physical-backed vehicle for gold exposure, looks different. The volume ratio has dropped from 1.35 on March 26 to 0.87, a shift from bearish to mildly bullish. The open interest ratio has barely moved from 0.53 to 0.54. Traders have stopped stacking downside protection on gold but have not rotated into aggressive call accumulation either.
With indicators and positioning pointing the same way, the charts become the decider.
The Gold vs Silver Verdict Rests on Two Inverse Setups
The silver price (XAG/USD) daily chart has been carving out an inverse head and shoulders, a bullish reversal shape made of three lows with the middle one being the deepest. The pattern’s head sits near $60, and the neckline runs close to $80. The right shoulder’s buying volume sits marginally above its matching selling volume, offering subtle confirmation of strength
A clean break above the $80 to $83 zone would activate a 43% projection toward roughly $115, pushing price near the $121 all-time high. The optimistic extension sits at $133 as a stretch target. A drop below $75 weakens the structure, a move under $69 risks invalidation, and a breach of $60 ends the bullish thesis.
Gold price is building the same pattern but with weaker confirmation. The right shoulder’s selling volume pillar sits above the matching buy volume, the opposite of silver’s read, showing weaker strength. The neckline sits near $4,848, and a confirmed break above that level opens a 24% path to $5,934 from the neckline. That upside is roughly half of silver’s measured move.
The gold-silver ratio from earlier provides the deciding context as the pattern too favors silver for now.
In the gold vs silver race, silver holds the volume confirmation, the cleaner options flow, and the larger projection. However, gold’s safe haven floor rests on central bank demand. Silver’s break above $80 opens a path to $115 and extends the lead. But a rejection there and a loss of $75 could hand momentum back to gold.
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Clarity Act Markup Slips to May as Tillis Seeks More Time, But OCC Advances Stablecoin Rules
The Senate Banking Committee’s Clarity Act markup is tracking toward May after Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) told reporters he does not expect the committee to act in April.
Tillis, the lead negotiator on stablecoin yield provisions, wants more time to hear from banking stakeholders. The delay pushes the earliest possible window to the week of May 11.
Bank Lobbying Pressures Tillis on Stablecoin Yield
Tillis’s office has faced a coordinated pressure campaign from bank lobbying groups, including the North Carolina Bankers Association.
Banks have objected to details of a stablecoin yield compromise reached earlier this month between select crypto firms and banks, even though the full text has not been publicly released.
“It’s very important to me not to accelerate things, to hear everybody, and give them a rational basis for what we do accept,” Sen. Thom Tillis, reportedly told reporters.
However, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) pushed back sharply, warning that “further delay is unacceptable” and that the offshore risk is real.
The Digital Chamber also sent a letter to Banking Committee leadership urging immediate action.
The trade group noted more than 270 days have passed since the House passed the Clarity Act.
OCC Advances GENIUS Act Stablecoin Framework
Meanwhile, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is moving forward with its proposed rule to implement the GENIUS Act.
The rule would establish licensing, reserve, and redemption standards for payment stablecoin issuers under federal oversight. The public comment period closes May 1.
The parallel tracks highlight a split in the pace of US crypto regulation. While the OCC builds out stablecoin supervision, the broader market structure bill faces growing political friction.
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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for his role in misusing user funds at the crypto exchange, has dropped a motion in federal court requesting a new trial for his criminal case, but still has a pending appeal of his conviction and sentence.
In a Wednesday filing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, Bankman-Fried responded to a March 23 letter from Judge Lewis Kaplan ordering the former FTX CEO to answer whether he received any assistance from lawyers for a pro se motion — a filing on his own behalf without an attorney. Kaplan’s order followed US prosecutors raising doubts whether the convicted company founder filed for an extension of his request for a new trial by himself in March, just a few days after his mother, Barbara Fried, though lacking standing, sent a letter to the court on her son’s behalf.
“I am the author of this letter, but did consult with my parents about it, since it concerns both of them,” said Bankman-Fried, referring to an extension to file for a Rule 33 motion for a new trial, adding:
“As I have had to focus on responding to these questions rather than drafting a response to the prosecution’s opposition, and because I do not believe I will get a fair hearing on this topic in front of you, I am now requesting to withdraw the Rule 33 motion, without prejudice to renewing it after my direct appeal and the related request for reassignment have been ruled upon.”
Bankman-Fried requested in February that a different judge rule on his motion for a new trial, claiming that Kaplan showed “extreme prejudice.” He also awaits a decision on his appeal of his conviction and sentence in the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Neither filing was apparently affected by Bankman-Fried’s letter, posted to the public docket on Wednesday.
Related: Interview with SBF’s parents drops chance of pardon on betting markets
Bankman-Fried, known as SBF, was once the CEO of one of the largest crypto exchanges globally before he was convicted of fraud and charges related to his misuse of customer funds in 2023 and later sentenced to 25 years in prison. As of Wednesday, he was housed at the Federal Correctional Institution, Lompoc I, in California.
Is SBF still seeking Trump pardon?
Following his incarceration, the former FTX CEO has made several public statements through interviews and his social media accounts signaling plans to apply for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.
His request for a new trial included claims that former US President Joe Biden’s Justice Department “threatened multiple witnesses into silence or into changing their testimony“ at his criminal trial. He has also posted to X praising Trump’s crypto policies and the president’s military actions in Iran.
In a January New York Times interview, Trump said that he had no intention of pardoning the convicted former FTX CEO.
Former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried has formally withdrawn a Rule 33 motion seeking a new trial in his criminal case, a development that sits alongside the ongoing direct appeal of his conviction and sentence. The procedural maneuver underscores the complexity of post-trial relief in a high-profile crypto-firm collapse and highlights how federal courts manage pro se filings in tandem with formal appeals. Bankman-Fried was convicted of fraud and related charges tied to the misuse of customer funds and was subsequently sentenced to 25 years in prison. He is currently incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Lompoc, California.
In a Wednesday filing with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Bankman-Fried responded to a March 23 order from Judge Lewis Kaplan that asked whether he had received any assistance from lawyers for a pro se motion. The order followed prosecutors’ questions about whether he had filed for an extension of his Rule 33 motion on his own, and after his mother, Barbara Fried, submitted a letter on his behalf—though she lacked standing. Bankman-Fried stated that he authored the letter but consulted with his parents because the matter concerns both of them. According to Cointelegraph, the letter was publicly posted on the docket on Wednesday.
“I am the author of this letter, but did consult with my parents about it, since it concerns both of them,” he wrote, adding: “As I have had to focus on responding to these questions rather than drafting a response to the prosecution’s opposition, and because I do not believe I will get a fair hearing on this topic in front of you, I am now requesting to withdraw the Rule 33 motion, without prejudice to renewing it after my direct appeal and the related request for reassignment have been ruled upon.”
The filing also notes that Bankman-Fried had previously requested that a different judge decide whether to grant a new-trial relief, arguing that Kaplan demonstrated “extreme prejudice.” He remains subject to an appellate review of his conviction and sentence by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Neither the withdrawal of the Rule 33 motion nor the public letter appears to have altered the status of the ongoing appeal or the scheduled considerations in the Second Circuit.
Bankman-Fried’s case—once at the helm of a major crypto platform before his 2023 conviction—continues to draw attention for the procedural intricacies of post-conviction relief in financial-crime prosecutions tied to the crypto sector. The defense strategy around pro se motions, potential reassignment, and the timing of any renewed Rule 33 filing all carry implications for how similarly situated defendants may approach post-conviction relief in high-stakes crypto litigation.
Key takeaways
- The Rule 33 motion seeking a new trial has been withdrawn without prejudice to renewal after the direct appeal and potential reassignment rulings.
- The withdrawal follows a court order requiring Bankman-Fried to address whether he received legal assistance for a pro se filing and after prosecutors questioned whether he filed for an extension independently.
- The public nature of the pro se motion and related filings continues to shape the procedural landscape of Bankman-Fried’s post-conviction efforts, including potential reassignment to a different judge for future proceedings.
- Bankman-Fried remains imprisoned while the Second Circuit reviews his conviction and sentence, with no immediate change to the appellate trajectory indicated by the filings.
- Separately, Bankman-Fried has signaled a desire to seek a presidential pardon, a line of inquiry that intersects with political considerations surrounding crypto enforcement and regulatory policy.
Procedural developments in the SDNY case
The core of the latest filings centers on Rule 33 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, which governs motions for a new trial. By withdrawing the pro se motion, Bankman-Fried preserves his right to pursue post-trial relief at a later stage, provided the direct appeal and any requested reassignment advance. The court’s March order—prompted by questions from prosecutors about self-representation in the motion—highlights the careful scrutiny federal judges apply to pro se requests in high-profile cases where the government has raised concerns about the basis and timing of relief efforts.
Bankman-Fried’s legal strategy has frequently referenced the possibility of procedural remedies beyond the direct appellate route. The defendant had previously urged that a different judge oversee the motion, alleging that Kaplan’s conduct could prejudice the proceedings. The record indicates that, while the defendant and his representatives have sought to challenge procedural aspects, the substantive grounds of his conviction remain the central issue on appeal. The public docket release of the letter underscores the transparency expectations in cases of such notoriety, and it frames the ongoing dialogue between defense, prosecution, and the court on how to handle post-conviction requests.
Appeals trajectory and potential case reassignment
The Second Circuit remains the focal point for Bankman-Fried’s efforts to overturn his conviction and sentence. The appellate review assesses the sufficiency of the evidence, the conduct of the trial, and the integrity of the proceedings, among other considerations. The current withdrawal of the Rule 33 motion does not conclude the post-trial relief discussion, as a renewed motion could be pursued after the appellate process and any reconsideration of judicial assignments. The fact pattern here illustrates how a defendant may compartmentalize different post-trial avenues—an immediate appeal, a potential new-trial motion, and a potential reassignment—without all being resolved simultaneously.
The procedural arc also reflects broader regulatory and enforcement themes in crypto-related cases. Courts have increasingly grappled with how to manage complex financial-law claims connected to digital assets, with outcomes bearing implications for how firms structure governance, risk controls, and executive accountability within the sector. The SBF case, in particular, continues to inform debates about the boundaries of post-conviction relief in tech-enabled financial markets and the extent to which procedural vehicles can be used to challenge or refine prosecutions in crypto-adjacent offenses.
Public pardon discourse and broader political context
Beyond the courtroom, Bankman-Fried has publicly signaled interest in seeking a presidential pardon, a possibility he has discussed in interviews and on social platforms. Such actions intersect with political narratives around crypto regulation and enforcement. Bankman-Fried has claimed that statements by individuals associated with the federal government affected witnesses, a line that aligns with his broader public posture regarding the trial process. He has also posted public remarks praising former President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency policies and expressing support for Trump’s broader policies in certain geopolitical areas.
High-profile political stances in relation to crypto enforcement can influence regulatory expectations and political risk for crypto firms and investors, even though they do not determine the outcomes of criminal proceedings. Trump, for his part, has publicly indicated that he would not pardon Bankman-Fried, a stance reported in major outlets and part of the public discourse surrounding post-conviction possibilities. The interplay between executive clemency discussions, ongoing legal challenges, and regulatory oversight underscores how political developments may intersect with legal processes in crypto markets.
In sum, Bankman-Fried’s latest filings reveal a cautious approach to post-trial relief, while maintaining a broader strategy that includes appellate review and potential reconsideration of procedural avenues. The case continues to serve as a touchstone for regulatory policy, enforcement actions, and the evolving framework governing crypto entities and their leadership in an era of intensified oversight.
Looking ahead, observers will monitor the Second Circuit’s handling of the direct appeal and any renewed Rule 33 motion, as well as any developments related to reassignment procedures. The unfolding sequence will contribute to the jurisprudence shaping post-conviction relief in crypto-related prosecutions and will inform institutional compliance practices as regulators adapt to a rapidly evolving market structure.
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Bitcoin’s rise above the $78,333 resistance opens the door for a rally to $84,000.
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Several major altcoins are attempting to rise above their resistance levels, signaling aggressive buying at lower levels.
Bitcoin (BTC) rallied above $79,000, indicating that the bulls are back in the game. Crypto market intelligence platform Decode said in a post on X that BTC was ready for a short squeeze, waiting for the bulls to light a fuse in a loaded cannon.
Select analysts expect the current relief rally to pick up strength. CryptoQuant analyst CW8900 said in a post on X that BTC’s adjusted Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL), the difference between total profits and losses currently held by investors, has turned positive. That suggests BTC’s downtrend has ended and the “real rally of this cycle has begun.”
The sharp recovery off the $60,000 level has pushed the Bitcoin Bull Score Index (BSI) into neutral territory for the first time since the bear market began. However, there was a word of caution from CryptoQuant contributor Julio Moreno, who said in a post on X that the BSI had entered neutral territory for a week during March 2022 but had resumed its decline later.
Could BTC and select major altcoins extend their recovery? Let’s analyze the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out.
Bitcoin price prediction
BTC turned up from the 20-day exponential moving average ($73,758) on Monday and rose above the $78,333 level on Wednesday, indicating an advantage to the bulls.
If the BTC price remains above the $78,333 level, the likelihood of a rally to $84,000 increases. Such a move suggests that the BTC/USDT pair may have bottomed out at $60,000.
The 20-day EMA is the critical level to watch out for on the downside. Sellers will have to pull the price below the 20-day EMA to invalidate the bullish setup. The pair may then collapse to the 50-day simple moving average ($70,934).
Ether price prediction
Ether (ETH) rebounded off the 20-day EMA ($2,273) on Monday, indicating a change in sentiment from selling on rallies to buying on dips.
The upsloping moving averages and the RSI in the positive zone signal that the path of least resistance is to the upside. If buyers clear the $2,465 hurdle, the ETH/USDT pair may surge toward the resistance level and then toward $2,800.
The first sign of weakness will be a break and close below the 20-day EMA. That signals the bulls are booking profits. The ETH price may then slump to the 50-day SMA ($2,157) and later to the support line.
XRP price prediction
XRP (XRP) turned up from the moving averages on Monday, indicating that the bulls are viewing the dips as a buying opportunity.
Buyers will attempt to push the XRP price to the downtrend line of the descending channel pattern, where the bears are expected to sell aggressively. If the price turns sharply down from the downtrend line, it suggests that the XRP/USDT pair may spend more time inside the channel.
Buyers will get back into the driver’s seat if they propel and sustain the price above the downtrend line. The pair may then climb to the $2 level, signaling a short-term trend change.
BNB price prediction
BNB (BNB) turned up from the 20-day EMA ($623) on Monday and rose above the $649 resistance on Wednesday.
If buyers sustain the price above $649, the BNB/USDT pair may surge toward $687. Sellers are expected to mount a strong defense at $687, but if the bulls pierce the resistance, the recovery may extend to $790.
On the other hand, if the BNB price turns sharply lower from the overhead resistance and breaks below the moving averages, it suggests the pair may remain within the $687 to $570 range for a while longer.
Solana price prediction
Solana (SOL) continues to trade near the moving averages, indicating a balance between supply and demand.
If the price rises above $91, the SOL/USDT pair may climb to the overhead resistance at $98. Sellers are expected to fiercely defend the $98 level, but if the bulls prevail, the uptrend may reach $117.
Alternatively, if the SOL price turns down from the overhead resistance and breaks below the moving averages, it suggests that the range-bound action may extend for a few more days.
Dogecoin price prediction
Dogecoin (DOGE) turned up from the moving averages on Monday, indicating that the bulls are attempting a comeback.
The DOGE price may rise to the psychological level of $0.10, where the bears are expected to step in. However, if buyers do not give up much ground to the bears, the prospects of a rally to the $0.12 overhead resistance increase.
Time is running out for the bears. They will have to swiftly pull the price back below the $0.09 level to retain the advantage. If they do that, the DOGE/USDT pair may slump to the Feb. 6 low of $0.08.
Hyperliquid price prediction
Hyperliquid (HYPE) bounced off the 50-day SMA ($38.41) on Tuesday, indicating that the bulls are buying the dips.
The 20-day EMA ($40.90) is flattening, and the RSI is near the midpoint, indicating weakening bullish momentum. That increases the likelihood of a range formation in the near term.
The 50-day SMA is the crucial support to watch out for on the downside, as a close below it may deepen the pullback to $34.45. On the upside, bulls will need to push the HYPE/USDT pair above $45.77 to signal a resumption of the uptrend.
Related: ‘Powerful move’ looms for Bitcoin price, says Bollinger Bands indicator
Cardano price prediction
Cardano (ADA) has risen to the stiff resistance zone between the 50-day SMA ($0.26) and the downtrend line.
If buyers push and sustain the ADA price above the downtrend line, it signals a potential short-term trend change. The ADA/USDT pair may then rally to $0.32, then to $0.37.
On the other hand, if the price turns sharply down from the downtrend line and breaks below the $0.22 level, it suggests the pair may remain within the descending channel for some time.
Bitcoin Cash price prediction
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has broken above the 50-day SMA ($454), indicating solid demand at lower levels.
The moving averages are on the verge of a bullish crossover, indicating that the bulls have the upper hand. Buyers will attempt to strengthen their position by pushing the BCH price above the $486 resistance. If they succeed, the BCH/USDT pair may rally to $520.
Contrary to this assumption, if the price turns down from the current level or the overhead resistance and breaks below the moving averages, it suggests that the pair may form a range for some time.
Monero price prediction
Monero (XMR) surged and closed above $382 on Tuesday, but bulls are struggling to sustain the gains.
If the price remains above the $382 level, the XMR/USDT pair may initiate a new uptrend toward the pattern’s target of $462.
Contrary to this assumption, if the XMR price closes below $382, it suggests that the bears are selling on rallies. The pair may then pull back to the moving averages, which are likely to act as strong support. If the price rebounds off the moving averages, the bulls will again attempt to initiate the uptrend.
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Trump-linked American Bitcoin’s shares rise by over 12% after deploying nearly 11,300 more rigs
American Bitcoin (ABTC), a mining and treasury firm tied to the family of U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday it had added nearly 11,300 bitcoin mining rigs at its Drumheller site. The news caused its share price to rise by about 12% to $1.38.
The firm said the miners were fully deployed at its facility in Alberta, Canada, increasing its fleet of ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits) to roughly 89,242. It also said that the new bitcoin mining rigs contribute an incremental 3.05 exahash per second (EH/s) at an efficiency of 13.5 joules per terahash (J/TH) to its current operational fleet.
This high efficiency rating (13.5 J/TH) is critical because it lowers the company’s electricity cost per coin, allowing ABTC to remain profitable even as rising network difficulty makes Bitcoin harder to mine, the firm explained in its statement. “Scaling hashrate is one of the ways we strengthen our position in Bitcoin,” the firm said.
“Bringing these miners online at Drumheller reflects exactly how we intend to lead: moving quickly, allocating capital with discipline, and growing our Bitcoin exposure efficiently at institutional scale,” said Eric Trump, co-founder and chief strategy officer at American Bitcoin, in a statement.
The American Bitcoin statement added that the new units at Drumheller represent the operational completion of a fleet expansion first announced on March 3, 2026, a sign that the company has decided to double down on bitcoin mining operations even as several other miners pivot capital and infrastructure to artificial intelligence and AI data centers.
On March 18, American Bitcoin raised its BTC holdings to 6,899, becoming the 16th-largest bitcoin holder, overtaking Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital. By March 30, the Trump-backed firm raised its BTC treasury to 7,000.
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US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned from the Trump administration amid an active inspector general investigation into misconduct allegations, making her the third cabinet member to depart during the president’s second term.
Summary
- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned on April 21 amid an inspector general investigation into alleged travel fraud, an inappropriate relationship with a security staffer, and other misconduct.
- Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling has been named acting secretary while Trump’s team determines a permanent replacement.
- Her departure is the third cabinet exit of Trump’s second term, following former Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem and former Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer stepped down as US Secretary of Labor on April 21, with the White House announcing she would be moving to the private sector. NBC News reported that Chavez-DeRemer had been facing a probe from the Labor Department’s inspector general over allegations including travel fraud, an alleged affair with a member of her security team, and other conduct concerns. Her attorney said the resignation “is not the result of legal wrongdoings” and described it as a personal decision.
Labor Secretary Resignation Adds to Trump’s Cabinet Instability
The inspector general investigation had already claimed multiple senior Labor Department staffers, with Chavez-DeRemer’s chief of staff and deputy chief of staff both leaving in March after being placed on administrative leave. A formal interview between Chavez-DeRemer and the inspector general’s office had been scheduled for the week of her resignation, according to NBC News. Chavez-DeRemer pushed back against the circumstances of her departure in an X post on Monday, writing that the allegations against her “have been peddled by high-ranked deep state actors” coordinating with media to undermine Trump’s agenda. White House communications director Steven Cheung said she “has done a phenomenal job in her role by protecting American workers.”
Sonderling Steps In as Acting Secretary
Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, who had already been running much of the department’s day-to-day operations, has been named acting secretary. Sonderling has been a central figure in the administration’s push to open 401k retirement plans to alternative assets including digital assets. The White House had previously cleared a Labor Department rule proposal that could expand crypto access in retirement plans, a process Sonderling is expected to continue overseeing. The Trump administration’s executive order directing the Labor Department to reassess restrictions on alternative assets in defined-contribution plans remains active, and the department had already withdrawn the Biden-era guidance that urged fiduciaries to exercise extreme caution around crypto in 401k portfolios.
The Broader Pattern of Cabinet Departures
Chavez-DeRemer’s exit follows those of former Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem, who was fired in March after criticism over immigration enforcement, and former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who left the following month amid frustration over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. All three departing secretaries were women. The pace of senior departures adds pressure on the administration heading into the 2026 midterm cycle, and raises questions about stability within departments managing significant regulatory agendas. The Labor Department’s role in shaping crypto-accessible retirement investment rules means Sonderling’s leadership there carries direct implications for the digital asset industry, as the 401k rule heads toward its public comment period.
Trump has not yet indicated who he intends to nominate as a permanent replacement for Chavez-DeRemer at the Labor Department.
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Kalshi flags more insider trading cases, including politician who appeared on FBoy Island
Kalshi, one of the leading prediction market firms, has issued another set of insider-trading disciplinary actions against users accused of making improper trades based on their inside knowledge of their own political situations, including an ex-reality TV star in Virginia who said he did it intentionally.
“Cases like these demonstrate Kalshi’s commitment to policing all types of unfair or improper trading on our platform,” the company said in a statement posted on its website on Wednesday. “Regardless of the size of a trade, political candidates who can influence a market based on whether they stay in or out of a race violate our rules.”
Two of the cases were said to admit they were in the wrong, and Kalshi — a trading platform regulated by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission — said they received a more modest response than the Virginia politician who defied the process. These are the three:
- Mark Moran, a former investment banker and participant on HBO’s Fboy Island, said in a Wednesday post on social media site X that he placed the Kalshi bet on his own candidacy in the Virginia U.S. Senate race to expose the company for “destroying young men” and pretending to care about enforcement. “As senator, I will go after Kalshi and impose significant penalties on them — 25% — a vice tax — to pay down our national debt.”Kalshi imposed a five-year suspension, $6,229 fine and disgorgement of any profits, noting: “As a candidate, Moran qualified as a direct decision maker for this contract and had direct influence on the outcome of the underlying event.”
- Matt Klein, a state lawmaker who is running as a Democrat for a U.S. House seat in Minnesota, also made a bet on his own candidacy, but he settled with Kalshi, accepting a 5-year suspension and a $540 penalty.Kalshi concluded that “Klein cooperated with the inquiry into this trading activity and agreed to finally resolve this matter by accepting the Compliance Department’s conclusions, paying a financial penalty, and accepting a restriction from trading on the exchange.”
- Ezekiel Enriquez, like Klein a candidate for a U.S. House seat, was accused of betting on the details of his own election in Texas. The conservative Republican and supporter of President Donald Trump was said to cooperate similarly with Kalshi and was given a 5-year suspension and $784 fine.
Kalshi’s rules are set out in its website’s compliance section. While it’s not detailed in the firm’s member agreement, fines and suspensions like those given in these latest cases are detailed within Kalshi’s corporate “rule book,” and the determination of penalties lets the company fine a member at a level “sufficient to deter recidivism” — meaning enough to keep people from doing it again.
The company had begun publicly announcing insider-trading matters with the February exposure of cases that included a producer of the popular online entertainer, Mr. Beast. The CFTC has praised the platform for being a front-line enforcer, though the agency has noted that such cases could also trigger federal enforcement.
The events-contract industry has been under tight scrutiny during its explosive rise in popularity. The businesses are still wrestling with doubts from prominent critics that they can manage contracts without insider abuse.
Kalshi, in particular, has also been at the forefront of legal clashes with state regulators and law enforcement officials over whether its activity is legally permissible in their states. CFTC Chairman Mike Selig has come to the industry’s aid by insisting that the activity belong solely under the federal regulator’s jurisdiction, and he’s begun fighting that point in court.
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