Cryptoquant Researchers Warn Bitcoin’s April Rally Mirrors 2022 Bear Market Demand Pattern

Key Takeaways: Cryptoquant data shows bitcoin’s April 2026 rally from $66K to $79K was driven entirely by perpetual futures demand, with zero spot support. Bitcoin’s Cryptoquant Bull Score dropped from 50 to 40 by month’s end, signaling deteriorating onchain fundamentals after the speculative run. Cryptoquant researchers warn that the current demand pattern mirrors 2022’s bear…

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Senate bans senators from prediction market bets

The US Senate voted unanimously to bar all senators and their staff from placing bets on political prediction market platforms including Polymarket and Kalshi, with the resolution authored by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno, who also set the end-of-May CLARITY Act deadline. Summary The Senate ban passed unanimously, a notable bipartisan outcome that reflects shared concern…

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Ethereum Validators Confirm Block 25 Million After Nearly 11 Years of Runtime

Key Takeaways: Ethereum finalized block 25 million on May 1, 2026, nearly 11 years after its July 2015 genesis with no prolonged global network shutdown. The milestone reflects Ethereum’s decade-long operation through major upgrades, including the 2022 Merge to proof-of- stake, despite some historical hiccups. Bitcoin is tracking toward block 1,000,000, with roughly 52,509 blocks…

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