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Gunfire cut short the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, forcing the evacuation of President Donald Trump after a man armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint at the high-profile gala. In a post on Truth Social, Trump revealed that US law enforcement agents subdued the suspect, who was later identified as Cole […] The post Official TRUMP token price in free fall amid White House shooting incident after memecoin gala appeared first on CryptoSlate.

STABLE is today's top performer but PI follows suit closely.

TRUMP memecoin fell nearly 10% in 24 hours despite a Mar-a-Lago investor gala, with the token still down over 96% from its peak. Donald Trump’s official TRUMP memecoin extended its decline on Saturday, even as he hosted a closed-door gathering for top holders of the cryptocurrency at Mar-a-Lago. The token is currently trading at around $2.67, down by nearly 10% over the past day, according to data from CoinMarketCap. It is also down by more than 96% compared to its all-time high of $75.35 registered in early 2025. The downturn comes despite efforts to maintain visibility through high-profile events. The Saturday event brought together 297 of the largest TRUMP investors for what was billed as the “most exclusive” crypto and business conference, with a smaller group of 29 attending a VIP reception and champagne toast, according to The Independent. Read more

Litecoin's foundation called the weekend exploit a zero-day. The litecoin-project GitHub repository shows the consensus vulnerability was privately patched between March 19 and 26, more than four weeks before the attack.

Demand for US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs has rebounded into its longest positive stretch of 2026, putting fund flows back at the center of Bitcoin’s latest test of the $80,000 area. SoSoValue data show the products drew net inflows for nine consecutive trading days through April 24, adding about $2.12 billion since April 14. The run […] The post Bitcoin ETFs hit the longest inflow streak of the year in bullish setup for a major recovery appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The price drop was instant after the conclusion of the event, making it another 'sell-the-news' move for the token.

Binance's CZ also weighed in on the matter, saying it was "sickening" to see another attempt on Trump's life.

Wild XRP price predictions abound, but how realistic are they?

“Shark Tank” judge and business magnate Kevin O'Leary says he only recommends owning Bitcoin and Ethereum. Here's why.

Hyperliquid brought in $153.8 million in fees, slightly lower this quarter but higher year-over-year, with nearly all revenue used for HYPE buybacks.

The group spent tens of millions of dollars on luxury items and real estate, using funds stolen from crypto users in social engineering scams. Evan Tangeman, a 22-year-old resident of California, was sentenced on Friday to 70 months in prison for his role in a criminal enterprise that stole about $263 million in cryptocurrencies from victims through social engineering scams and burglary. Tangeman pleaded guilty to the charges in December 2025 and admitted to helping members of the criminal organization launder at least $3.5 million in illicit funds, according to the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) announcement. He also received three years of supervised release in addition to his prison sentence for his role in the scheme, the DOJ said.  Read more

TON will reduce transaction fees to near zero within a week.

Bitcoin advocate Matthew Kratter said US Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo's Senate testimony on Tuesday sounded like it was written by an "intern." Several members of the Bitcoin community cast doubt on the US government’s understanding of the Bitcoin network after a high-ranking military official told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that the US government runs a Bitcoin node. “Our research into Bitcoin is as a computer science tool. It's the combination of cryptography, a blockchain, and a proof of work,” US Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo told the Senate Armed Services Committee.  Bitcoin educator and advocate Matthew Kratter said that it sounded like the admiral was reading from the Bitcoin “Wikipedia page,” casting doubt on Paparo and US Senator Tommy Tuberville’s knowledge of the protocol. Kratter added: Read more

Researchers found that xAI's Grok was the riskiest AI model tested, often validating delusions and offering dangerous advice.

Alchemy CEO Nikil Viswanathan argues the global financial system was designed for humans, but the next wave of commerce will be driven by AI agents that operate natively in crypto.

President Donald Trump, at a Mar-a-Lago gathering of investors in his self-branded memecoin, said crypto is mainstream and banks should back off the industry's bill.

IBIT options open interest topped Deribit on Friday, signaling rapid institutional adoption of regulated crypto derivatives in the U.S.

There is a growing tension in Ethereum’s market structure that is worth addressing directly. On-chain, the supply picture is arguably the most constructive it has been in a while. On the chart,  however, ETH is still struggling to clear a resistance zone it has now tested four times in six weeks. The resolution of that […]

Metaplanet raises $50M via zero-interest bonds for its 20th BTC purchase round. What does it mean for Bitcoin price? The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Metaplanet Raises $50 Million to Buy More BTC appeared first on Cryptonews.

BTC already dipped by almost a grand, but more volatility is expected tomorrow evening.