24H Hot Coins & Headlines｜Fed Holds Rates Steady for Third Consecutive Time, Internal Divisions Deepen; Fed Chair Powell to Remain on Board after May 15 (April 30)
- Key Insight: The market is showing a divergent trend, with Bitcoin and Ethereum posting slight declines, while Meme coins like DOGE and CATI lead the gains. On the macro front, the Fed held rates steady, but escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East have heightened uncertainty regarding the economic outlook.
- Key Elements:
- CEX Market Divergence: Major cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, and SOL saw minor decreases, while Meme coins such as DOGE (+7.54%) and CATI (+7.80%) led the gains, indicating a short-term preference for speculative capital.
- Macroeconomic Stalemate: The Fed held rates steady for the third consecutive time at 3.5%-3.75%, but internal decision-making divisions deepened, with the central bank noting that the Middle East conflict has increased uncertainty in the economic outlook.
- AI Sector Funding Frenzy: Anthropic is considering a new funding round that could value it at over $900 billion; AI financial platform Rogo completed a $160 million Series D round, highlighting robust capital activity in the AI sector.
- Stablecoin Payment Progress: Meta is offering USDC settlement options to select creators, integrating with Solana and Polygon wallets, with payment services powered by Stripe, advancing crypto payment adoption.
- Prediction Market Competition Intensifies: Hyperliquid is entering the prediction market arena, challenging Polymarket with a zero opening fee model. The overall trading volume in this market has already exceeded $63.5 billion in 2025.
- MegaETH Token Launch: MegaETH announced that its token, MEGA, will open for on-chain and off-chain trading on April 30, garnering significant market attention.
- Institutional Bullishness on BTC: The Chief Investment Officer of 21Shares predicts that, driven by accelerated institutional inflows via ETFs and a shift from speculative to structural demand, Bitcoin could challenge the $100,000 mark within the year.
1. Popular CEX Tokens
CEX Top 10 by Trading Volume & 24h Change:
- BTC: -0.36%
- ETH: -0.92%
- DOGE: +7.54%
- SOL: -0.38%
- XRP: -0.12%
- BNB: -0.87%
- TON: +1.45%
- PEPE: +1.29%
- TRX: +0.47%
- CHIP: +0.06%
24-Hour Gainers (Data source: OKX):
- CATI: +7.80%
- DOGE: +7.70%
- MOODENG: +7.51%
- HMSTR: +5.41%
- APT: +4.84%
- AIXBT: +4.55%
- BIO: +4.36%
- CELR: +3.96%
- RAY: +3.92%
- AEVO: +3.35%
24-Hour Equity Gainers (Data source: msx.com):
- SIMO：$76.82
- ABTS：$0.44
- MXL：$18.5
- VIAV：$13.63
- BE：$68.62
- QCOM：$27
- INTC：$14.23
- AAOI：$20.13
- NOK：$1.55
- CONI：$5.92
2. Top 5 On-Chain Meme Coins (Data source: GMGN):
- STJUDE
- Wish
- PUP
- NOHOUSE
- LUNCHMONEY
Headlines
Sources: Cost of US War with Iran Could Exceed $250 Billion Estimate
Sources indicate that the Pentagon's previous estimate of approximately $250 billion for a potential war with Iran may be too low, as it does not include costs for repairing damage to US military bases in the region.
Fed Chair Powell: I maintain my position that I will not leave until the Department of Justice investigation is fully concluded. I will continue to serve as a governor after May 15.
Fed Decision: Holds Steady for Third Consecutive Time but Divergence Increases
The Fed's decision indicates that recent indicators point to solid economic activity expansion. Employment growth has been relatively weak, while the unemployment rate has changed little in recent months. Inflation remains elevated, partly reflecting recent increases in global energy prices.
The Committee remains committed to achieving maximum employment and 2% inflation over the long term. Developments in the Middle East are increasing uncertainty regarding the economic outlook. The Committee is closely monitoring the risks facing both sides of its dual mandate.
To support these goals, the Committee decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 3.5%-3.75%. When considering the magnitude and timing of further adjustments to this target range, the Committee will carefully assess the latest data, evolving outlook, and the balance of risks. The Committee is firmly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2% objective.
Industry News
BitMine Stakes Additional 111,500 ETH, Total Staked Reaches 4.03 Million
According to Onchain Lens monitoring, BitMine staked an additional 111,496 ETH (approximately $253 million) 5 hours ago. Its cumulative staked volume has now reached 4,034,885 ETH (approximately $9.09 billion).
Additionally, a newly created address received 20,000 ETH (approximately $44.8 million) from FalconX 2 hours ago. This address now holds a cumulative total of 40,000 ETH (approximately $90.16 million), potentially linked to BitMine.
Meta Allows Some Creators to Settle in USDC, Integrates Solana & Polygon Wallets
Meta has begun offering some creators the option to settle payments in USDC, allowing users to withdraw earnings directly to wallets based on Solana or Polygon.
Creators can link crypto wallets (such as MetaMask, Phantom, etc.) to receive funds. The payment service is powered by Stripe and may provide users with crypto-related tax reporting.
Meta also cautioned that stablecoin payments carry inherent risks and that users must ensure the security of their accounts and wallets. In the event of technical issues or special circumstances, the company may also use alternative payment methods for settlement.
Project News
WLFI Token Unlock Governance Proposal Opens for 7-Day Limited-Time Voting
World Liberty Financial has initiated a governance vote on a token unlock proposal involving 62,282,252,205 locked WLFI tokens. According to the proposal, if passed, the relevant tokens will not enter the market for at least two years.
The proposal states that up to 45.2 billion WLFI held by the founding team, advisors, and partners will be subject to a 2-year lockup followed by a 3-year linear unlock, accompanied by the burning of up to approximately 4.5 billion tokens. The approximately 17 billion locked tokens held by early supporters are proposed to be subject to a 2-year lockup followed by a 2-year linear unlock. The voting period for this proposal is 7 days, with a quorum threshold of 1 billion WLFI.
RWA tokenization protocol KAIO announced the launch of its native token, KAIO, and the simultaneous establishment of the KAIO Foundation as the on-chain governance and operational entity responsible for protocol governance, treasury management, and ecosystem development, working alongside KAIO Labs on core infrastructure and product innovation. KAIO positions itself as an open infrastructure protocol for institutional-grade Real World Assets (RWA), aiming to bridge traditional finance and DeFi by building a compliant, auditable, cross-chain tokenized asset network. The platform currently lists 5 top-tier institutional funds, covering managers like BlackRock, Brevan Howard, and Hamilton Lane, with a TVL of approximately $100 million deployed across 10+ blockchain networks.
In terms of tokenomics, the total supply of KAIO is 10 billion tokens. Community and liquidity incentives account for 37.5%, the largest allocation. Tokens for the team and early investors are subject to lock-up and gradual release mechanisms, with no initial release at TGE. The foundation allocation is 17%, designated for long-term ecosystem development.
Hyperliquid Bets on Prediction Markets, Explores Zero Opening Fees to Challenge Polymarket
Hyperliquid is accelerating its entry into the prediction market sector, planning to compete with platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi through a newly introduced "outcome tokens" mechanism.
According to the recently disclosed fee structure, Hyperliquid adopts a model for event trading with "zero fees for opening positions, fees for closing or settling positions," covering various scenarios including minting, trading, burning, and settlement. The platform also offers lower transaction costs for "aligned quote tokens," including market-making rebate enhancements and fee discount mechanisms. This functionality will be introduced via the HIP-4 upgrade, allowing users to trade binary contracts based on real-world events within the same account, integrated with the existing spot and perpetual contract system to create a unified trading environment.
Prediction markets have grown rapidly in recent years, with the overall trading volume in 2025 exceeding $63.5 billion. Hyperliquid's previously launched HIP-3 has already propelled its permissionless perpetual contract market to account for over 35% of the platform's trading volume. The event tokens are currently in the testnet phase, with the mainnet launch date yet to be announced. However, the industry widely believes this will be a crucial infrastructure for Hyperliquid to challenge the existing prediction market landscape.
MegaETH Token MEGA to Launch at 18:00 on April 30, Off-Chain Trading Opens at 19:00
MegaETH announced that the MEGA token will begin on-chain trading at 18:00 Beijing time on April 30, with off-chain trading opening at 19:00.
Fundraising
Anthropic Reportedly Considering New Funding Round, Valuation Could Exceed $900 Billion
Anthropic is reportedly considering launching a new funding round, with a potential valuation exceeding $900 billion. If the deal materializes, its valuation would surpass that of OpenAI, which completed a funding round earlier.
Sources say some investors have already offered bids over double its current valuation, but negotiations are still in early stages, and Anthropic has not accepted any offers. The company's current valuation is approximately $350 billion, primarily anchored by investments from Google and Amazon. It is also considering an IPO as early as October this year.
AI Financial Platform Rogo Closes $160 Million Series D, Led by Kleiner Perkins
AI financial workflow platform Rogo announced the completion of a $160 million Series D funding round, led by Kleiner Perkins, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, J.P. Morgan Growth Equity Partners, and others. Rogo stated that its AI system is deployed at several of the world's top investment banks, asset management firms, and private equity institutions to enhance the efficiency of investment research, modeling, and client communication. The funding will be used to deepen system integration, expand on-site engineering and investment banking teams, and accelerate expansion into European and Asian markets. The company emphasized that AI is driving the "democratization and efficiency restructuring" of high-end financial services.
Regulatory Developments
Bank of Korea Official: Will Act to Stabilize Financial Markets if Necessary
A Bank of Korea official stated that it will take action to stabilize financial markets if necessary and is monitoring the Middle East conflict.
US Senator Pushes Clarity Act into Markup Process, Stablecoin Yield Terms May Be Clarified
Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett reported that US Senator Thom Tillis plans to advance the Clarity Act to the markup stage in the Senate Banking Committee as soon as possible, stating that legislative progress has "achieved significant consensus" and should now enter the formal advancement process. Speaking on the Senate floor, Thom Tillis said he would request the Committee Chair to schedule a markup session after the congressional recess and expects to release legislative text regarding stablecoin yield provisions 4 to 5 days before the markup for industry and relevant parties to review in advance. Most banking concerns about risks related to stablecoin yields have been addressed in discussions, and he encouraged any remaining institutions with concerns to "participate in good faith to improve the legislation."
Notable Voices
21Shares Executive: Bitcoin Could Challenge $100,000 This Year, Institutions Accelerating Entry
Adrian Fritz, Chief Investment Officer at 21Shares, stated that spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to attract capital inflows, reinforcing Bitcoin's core position in institutional asset allocation, even as the price trades below $80,000. Fritz noted that Bitcoin ETFs have absorbed nearly $2 billion in cumulative inflows this year, sourced from retail, institutions, and hedge fund arbitrage and options strategies. As traditional asset managers like Morgan Stanley accelerate their deployment, crypto assets are being more broadly integrated into multi-asset portfolio allocations. Bitcoin's current daily trading volume exceeds $50 billion, with liquidity levels approaching that of large-cap tech stocks like Nvidia. The ETF mechanism provides both primary and secondary market liquidity, gradually establishing its "institutional-grade asset" attributes.
Despite the market still being pressured by macroeconomic and interest rate environments, Fritz believes ETF inflows have shifted from speculative to structural demand. He predicts that driven by factors like geopolitical improvement, sustained capital inflows, and short covering, Bitcoin could challenge the $100,000 mark this year. Meanwhile, altcoin divergence is intensifying, with the market shifting towards an asset selection logic that emphasizes fundamentals and cash flow.
Musk Has Veto Power Over His Own Removal at SpaceX
IPO documents reveal that Musk's removal from the SpaceX board or his executive position can only occur through a vote of the class of stock he controls.
