According to the announcement from Binance, the platform will update its Fiat Liquidity Provider Program starting 2026-05-04 08:00 (UTC). This update introduces KZT pairs to the program, enhancing the trading options available to liquidity providers. The program's structure includes two tiers: Tier 1 requires a Maker Volume Percentage of 0.5%, while Tier 2 requires 1.0%. The Maker Fee Rebate Rate is set at -0.005% for Tier 1 and -0.010% for Tier 2. The qualification review for these new tiers has been effective from the same date, with liquidity providers being reviewed weekly based on a new performance review mechanism. The Maker Fee Rebates will be updated weekly starting from 2026-05-12 00:00 (UTC). These rebates will be distributed to liquidity providers based on their previous week’s Spot trading performance across selected fiat markets. The eligible fiat markets include KZT, USD, TRY, EUR, IDR, BRL, ZAR, PLN, UAH, ARS, MXN, COP, and JPY. Each market has specific requirements for Maker Volume Percentage and corresponding Maker Fee Rebate Rates. For instance, in the USD market, Tier 1 requires a 0.5% Maker Volume with a rebate rate of -0.005%, while Tier 2 requires 1.0% with a rebate rate of -0.015%. To participate, users must have a 30-day trading volume exceeding 20,000,000 USDT equivalent on Binance Spot and Margin or other platforms, and demonstrate quality liquidity providing strategies. Interested users can apply for a trial period by providing proof of trading volume. The program is limited to specified fiat markets on Binance.com, and rebates will be settled in fiat currency. Binance reserves the right to amend or terminate the program at its discretion, particularly in response to regulatory changes or technical issues.

The first week of May is set to feature several significant U.S. economic events, primarily focusing on labor market data and Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) speeches. According to NS3.AI, the schedule includes the March Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report on May 5, followed by the April ADP employment change on May 6. Initial jobless claims are expected on May 7, with April's non-farm payrolls and the unemployment rate rounding out the week on May 8.

CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index is currently at 43, suggesting that Bitcoin has maintained a dominant position over other cryptocurrencies in the past 90 days. According to NS3.AI, this index evaluates the performance of the top 100 cryptocurrencies, excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens, against Bitcoin. A reading below 50 typically indicates that Bitcoin is outperforming the majority of altcoins, reflecting its continued strength in the market.

A newly created wallet has deposited $1 million in USDC into HyperLiquid, according to ChainCatcher. The wallet utilized a 10x leverage to open a long position on $CL.

Morgan Stanley's newly launched bitcoin exchange-traded product, MSBT, attracted over $100 million in inflows within its first six trading days. According to NS3.AI, Amy Oldenburg noted that these inflows were entirely from self-directed clients, as advisors have not yet started offering the product on the wealth platform. Morgan Stanley is also seeking an OCC digital trust charter to enable direct crypto custody and spot trading. Oldenburg mentioned that while U.S. banks might eventually hold bitcoin on their balance sheets, they currently face challenges due to Federal Reserve requirements, Basel rules, and various global regulatory hurdles.

On May 4, a newly established address invested $1 million in Hyperliquid, leveraging WTI crude oil by ten times. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, this significant investment highlights the growing interest in commodities trading within the cryptocurrency sector. The move reflects a strategic approach to capitalize on potential market fluctuations in the oil industry.

U.S. Central Command announced on May 4 the commencement of a "Freedom of Navigation" mission in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying 15,000 personnel. According to NS3.AI, the operation includes a missile destroyer, over 100 land- and sea-based aircraft, and multi-domain unmanned platforms to support merchant vessels navigating the strait. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passageway for a quarter of the world's seaborne oil trade. This mission follows the State Department's Maritime Freedom Initiative in collaboration with the Department of Defense.

On May 03, 2026, 23:23 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 620 USDT and is now trading at 619.929993 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 0.24% increase in 24 hours.

The ongoing US-Iran conflict has led lenders in the United States to quietly raise internal cutoffs and add underwriting overlays, despite no changes in consumer credit data, according to BeInCrypto. The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil supply route, has driven Brent crude prices above $120 per barrel, pushing US inflation to 3.2% in March 2026. This has resulted in a 10-year Treasury yield increase to 4.48% and a rise in fixed 30-year mortgage rates for five consecutive weeks. The lending squeeze is most pronounced for borrowers with FICO scores between 640 and 720, affecting first-time homebuyers and middle-income individuals. Markets now anticipate no Federal Reserve rate cuts for 2026, as geopolitical risks continue to influence lending practices.

Ebrahim Azizi has stated that any U.S. intervention in the Strait of Hormuz would breach the existing ceasefire agreement. According to NS3.AI, Azizi emphasized that such actions would effectively establish a new maritime order.

A Dragonfly partner recently shared his views on the crypto space on the Miles Deutscher Finance podcast, providing an in-depth analysis of where retail investors are going, why institutional investors dominate, the true nature of Bitcoin, and quantum risks.

Once payments become faster, cheaper, and globally interconnected, stablecoins will open up not just a new market, but a whole new world whose boundaries are still unclear today.

While everyone is closely watching the US crypto boom, emerging markets are quietly embarking on the next phase of the industry's development.

At the Gabelli Foundation’s 17th Annual Value Investing Conference, several senior Berkshire researchers proposed several acquisition ideas for Abel.

Following the release of financial reports by tech giants, Sister Mutou's investment portfolio saw a flurry of activity.

This week, 16 blockchain startups raised a total of $270.6 million. Sodot raised $100 million from MoonPay in a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) funding round, the largest funding round this week.

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While everyone else is still focused on Indonesian e-commerce, Thai tourism, and Singaporean finance, a group of Chinese AI entrepreneurs have quietly turned their attention to Vietnam.

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