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Hyperliquid activated its HIP-4 Outcome Markets on mainnet May 2, 2026, bringing fully collateralized, onchain prediction markets directly into the same account where traders already run perpetual futures and spot positions. Key Takeaways: Hyperliquid launched HIP-4 Outcome Markets on mainnet May 2, 2026, with BTC daily binary contracts live and trading. HIP-4 charges zero fees […]

This past week, just over 100 Ethereum core contributors gathered above the Arctic Circle — in Longyearbyen, Svalbard — for the Soldøgn Interop: a week of intense work on the Glamsterdam network upgrade. Soldøgn followed last year's Berlinterop, but returned to the format used by Amphora 🏺, [Edelweiss 🏔️](https://blog.ethereum.org/2023/02/07/edelweiss-interop-recap...

MegaETH's TVL growth, despite token price drop, signals strong market confidence in its future utility and potential for significant expansion.
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The incident highlights the complex interplay between media influence and political pressures, reflecting heightened tensions in U.S. politics.
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China's move against US sanctions may heighten geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing global oil markets and affecting supply chains.
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The intensified blockade heightens geopolitical tensions, disrupts global oil trade, and pressures Iran's economy, impacting global markets.
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Market expert Ali Martinez shared a crucial analysis, indicating that XRP is preparing for a major price breakout, but the swing direction remains unclear. Similar to the broader crypto market, the altcoin posted net gains in April, rising 5%. While a mini-consolidation appears to have set in, Martinez draws attention to a larger picture showing a price momentum that commenced two months ago. Related Reading: If You Hold XRP, Then You Should Be Paying Attention To These Major Developments XRP Symmetrical Triangle Nears End, But What Next? The Symmetrical Triangle is a common chart pattern depicted by two converging trendlines, i.e., descending resistance and ascending support, indicating price compression before a potential breakout. According to Martinez, in a May 1...

After unlocking a massive 1 billion XRP tokens from its escrow accounts as of the first day of the new month, Ripple has locked up 700 million out of the tokens back to escrow.