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According to BlockBeats, U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent announced readiness to sign a mineral agreement with Ukraine. However, Ukraine introduced some last-minute changes to the agreement.

According to BlockBeats, WhaleAlert has reported that the USDC Treasury recently minted 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain. This transaction was detected just two minutes prior to the report. The minting of such a significant amount of USDC highlights ongoing developments and activities within the cryptocurrency market.

According to BlockBeats, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the upcoming 'big beautiful bill' could have a greater impact than tariffs. He praised Senate Majority Leader Thune for his legislative efforts and noted that Democrats are attempting to block the bill. Trump warned that if they succeed, it could result in a 58% tax increase. He reiterated that the proposed spending bill would represent the largest tax cut in U.S. history.

According to BlockBeats, an analysis by The Kobeissi Letter reveals that U.S. consumer expectations for the economy have dropped to crisis levels. The consumer confidence index fell by 8 points in April, reaching 86, marking the weakest level since May 2020. This decline represents the fifth consecutive month of decreasing confidence, affecting all age groups and most income brackets. Alarmingly, expectations for the next six months have decreased by 13 points, falling to 54, the lowest level since October 2011. Data from the Conference Board indicates that readings below 80 typically signal an impending economic recession. Americans' pessimism about the economic future is unprecedented.

According to BlockBeats, U.S. President Donald Trump's trade advisor, Peter Navarro, recently criticized the media for employing 'scare tactics' that he believes instill unnecessary fear among the public regarding Trump's trade agenda. Navarro argued that while trade agreements typically take around 18 months to finalize, they will be completed in 'Trump time,' which he described as the normal timeframe. Navarro expressed confidence that the American public's short memory will lead them to forget the current media-induced distress once the first trade agreement is reached. He suggested that the United States might first secure trade deals with the United Kingdom, India, or South Korea. Navarro emphasized that once these agreements are in place, the public will recognize the effectiveness of Trump's trade strategy. He further stated that as a series of agreements are concluded, people will understand that Trump's approach is entirely correct and that the world needs to stop taking advantage of the United States.

According to Odaily, Movement Labs announced on the X platform that it has taken note of media reports regarding recent anomalies involving its market maker. The company, along with the Movement Network Foundation, has engaged a third party to conduct a comprehensive review of the situation. The investigation, named Groom Lake, is still ongoing. Movement Labs has committed to sharing the findings once all details are gathered. Based on the review's outcomes, significant governance reforms will be implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future.

According to Foresight News, Tether has announced the acquisition of a 70% stake in South American sustainable production company Adecoagro. Following the completion of the acquisition, Adecoagro's board of directors has undergone significant changes to reflect the new ownership structure and strategic direction. Five board members are set to depart, while the current board members include Manuela Vaz Artigas, Ivo Andrés Sarjanovic, Daniel González, and Mariano Bosch. Tether's collaboration with Adecoagro began in September 2024, when Tether invested $100 million to acquire a 9.8% stake in the company.

According to PANews, Carl Agnelli, a former U.S. agent and current head of security at a16z, has issued a warning to cryptocurrency founders, operators, and investors about escalating physical and personal security risks. These threats include serious incidents such as kidnappings, shootings, and extortion involving bodily harm. Agnelli's article outlines various violent crime patterns and offers preventive measures. Key recommendations include adopting daily security habits, being vigilant about information leaks, using decoy wallets, implementing home surveillance, separating funds, and preparing emergency plans. He emphasizes that security should be an integral part of the operational framework for those in the crypto industry.

According to Odaily, a16z Crypto has released an article emphasizing the significance of physical security in safeguarding digital assets. The article notes that while many users focus on digital security measures, such as hardware wallets and multi-signature protocols, neglecting physical security can lead to severe consequences. Attackers may employ social engineering tactics to obtain sensitive information or directly threaten individuals to access private keys. To mitigate these risks, a16z recommends a comprehensive security approach, including avoiding discussions about the amount of cryptocurrency held in public settings, storing private keys and mnemonic phrases in secure, distributed locations, and regularly updating security strategies to counter potential physical and digital threats. The firm stresses that as the value of digital assets increases, users must prioritize both physical and digital security to fully protect their holdings.

According to Foresight News, the Cryptocurrency Innovation Council of the Staking Benefits Alliance has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to refrain from classifying staking as securities. In a letter to the SEC's cryptocurrency task force, the organization highlighted that SEC staff recently stated that 'proof-of-work' cryptocurrency mining does not fall under the agency's jurisdiction as securities transactions. They argue that this logic should also apply to staking, removing it from the securities category. The group contends that when users stake their cryptocurrencies, they agree to lock them for a period to participate in the blockchain's operation and security, earning rewards in return. Those who stake crypto assets in 'proof-of-stake' blockchain protocols are providing 'valuable technical services,' and the resulting rewards should not be considered passive investment income.

According to PANews, the CME's "FedWatch" tool indicates a 94.3% probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rates in May. There is a 5.7% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut. Looking ahead to June, the likelihood of rates remaining unchanged stands at 35.9%, while the probability of a cumulative 25 basis point cut is 60.5%. Additionally, there is a 3.6% chance of a cumulative 50 basis point reduction.

According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below 93,000 USDT and is now trading at 92,932.023438 USDT, with a 1.72% decrease in 24 hours.

According to BlockBeats, traders have fully priced in expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement four interest rate cuts of 25 basis points each by the end of 2025. This reflects market sentiment regarding potential monetary policy adjustments in response to economic conditions.

Binance has officially launched a new Alpha Points Promotion aimed at incentivizing trading activity within the growing Alpha token ecosystem. Starting May 1, 2025, users can earn extra Alpha Points by trading eligible BSC-based and limit-order Alpha tokens.Double Points on BSC Alpha Tokens and Limit OrdersDuring the promotional period, which will run until further notice, Binance users will earn 2x Alpha Volume for the following eligible trades:Purchases of BSC Alpha tokensLimit buy orders for any Alpha token (regardless of network)These trades will be double-counted toward each user’s Alpha Volume, which is used to calculate Alpha Points — Binance’s internal scoring system for tracking user engagement and trading activity in the Alpha Market.How It Works: Alpha Volume FormulaAlpha Volume = 2 × (BSC Alpha token purchases + Limit buy orders) + Other purchasesExample Calculation:Instant buy $100 of non-BSC token ABC → counted as 100Instant buy $110 of BSC token XYZ → counted as 220 (2×110)Limit buy $120 of ABC → counted as 240 (2×120)Limit buy $130 of BSC token XYZ → counted as 260 (2×130)Total Alpha Volume = 820 → 9 Alpha Points earnedAlpha Points play a key role in Binance Alpha Market perks, including airdrop eligibility, exclusive campaign access, and more.

According to PANews, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced at Meta's LlamaCon developer conference that artificial intelligence currently writes 20% to 30% of Microsoft's project code, with this percentage steadily increasing. Nadella emphasized that AI is gradually replacing some human roles in software development. Meanwhile, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that Meta is developing an AI model aimed at completing about half of its model-building tasks within the next year. Both CEOs agree that AI will play an increasingly crucial role in software development.

According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below 94,000 USDT and is now trading at 93,840.976563 USDT, with a 1.08% decrease in 24 hours.

According to Odaily, the United States experienced an unexpected contraction in GDP during the first quarter. U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the situation, attributing the economic downturn to the previous administration under President Biden. Trump emphasized that he assumed office on January 20 and stated that tariffs would soon take effect, with companies entering the U.S. in record numbers. He expressed optimism about the country's future prosperity but noted that overcoming Biden's economic challenges would take time. Trump clarified that the issues were not related to tariffs but rather the poor economic figures left by Biden. He urged patience, assuring that once the U.S. economy begins to thrive, it will be unparalleled.

According to Odaily, at the RWA Real UP: Dubai Summit 2025 hosted by Ant Group Digital Technology, Aave's Institutional and DeFi Director, Sebastian Pulido, highlighted the growing diversification of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) as institutions increasingly engage in the sector. Pulido noted that institutions are adopting bolder strategies to advance on-chain activities, which is paving the way for broader applications and breakthroughs in the DeFi and RWA fields.

According to Odaily, the U.S. economy experienced an unexpected contraction in the first quarter, leading to a significant drop in the stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.59%, the S&P 500 declined by 1.25%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped by 2.07%. Major technology stocks faced substantial losses, with Tesla shares decreasing by 4.3%, Nvidia falling by 4.4%, and Apple slipping by 1.04%. The Bloomberg U.S. Tech Giants Index also saw a decline of 2.7%.

According to Binance Futures data, over the past 24 hours, the BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, SOL/USDT, XRP/USDT and SUI/USDT trading pairs led the USD-M perpetual futures market in trading volume.BTC/USDT perpetual futures long/short ratio: 0.73, funding rate: -0.0007%.ETH/USDT perpetual futures long/short ratio: 2.08, funding rate: -0.0025%.SOL/USDT perpetual futures long/short ratio: 2.12, funding rate: -0.0088%.XRP/USDT perpetual futures long/short ratio: 2.77, funding rate: -0.0116%.SUI/USDT perpetual futures long/short ratio: 1.2, funding rate: 0.0033%.