Oil prices surged sharply on April 28, with WTI crude breaking through $103 per barrel -- a 4.54% single-day gain -- and Brent crude topping $105 per barrel, up 3.12%, according to Bitget data.

Ether (ETH) analysts have identified crucial price levels to monitor in the coming weeks, with particular attention on the $2,000 psychological threshold. According to Cointelegraph, a drop below the 200-day simple moving average at $2,220 could signal further declines for Ether. The cryptocurrency encounters significant resistance at $2,400, a level that bulls must reclaim to sustain upward momentum. Data from TradingView indicates that the ETH/USD pair is trading below $2,300, marking a 5% decrease over the past two days and negating gains made over the weekend. This positions the price between the 100-day exponential moving average at $2,350 and the 100-day simple moving average at $2,220. Analysts suggest that Ether may consolidate within these trend lines for a few more days before making a decisive move. A Telegram trading resource, Technical Crypto Analyst, noted that losing the support trendline at $2,300 could lead to further declines, potentially reaching lower support levels soon. The analyst highlighted two immediate support zones: the $2,200 area, where the 50-day and 100-day SMAs converge, and the psychological level at $2,000. Fellow analyst Ted Pillows emphasized the importance of the $2,200 support zone for a potential short-term rebound. Below this, a key buy zone lies between $1,800 and $1,750, aligning with the multi-year low reached on February 6. Trader Daan Crypto Trades identified $2,100 as a support level and $2,800 as resistance, noting that ETH has consistently respected these levels over the years. As reported by Cointelegraph, a daily close below the moving averages around $2,200 would shift focus to the next line of defense at $2,000. For Ether to continue its recovery, it must convert the $2,400 resistance into support, where the realized price currently stands. CryptoQuant analyst CW8900 highlighted the psychological significance of this level, noting that breaking through it would indicate that whales are moving into profitable positions. This shift could strengthen their buying power. Meanwhile, Ether's liquidation map shows that surpassing $2,400 would trigger over $1.94 billion in short liquidations across exchanges, suggesting that a move higher could lead to a sharper upward trend if the recovery continues.

An LNG carrier successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz today, marking the first passage since the recent conflict involving Iran and a U.S.-Israeli coalition. According to NS3.AI, this transit highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region, which is a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies.

Hyperscale Data, a company listed under the New York Stock Exchange, has announced an increase in its Bitcoin holdings to 675.3529 BTC. According to Foresight News, the total market value of these holdings is approximately $53.1 million. The company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Sentinum, holds 608.4272 BTC, while another subsidiary, ACG, acquired 66.9257 BTC from the open market. Hyperscale Data aims to increase the value of Bitcoin on its balance sheet to $100 million.

Liquid, a cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform, has successfully raised $18 million in a Series A funding round. According to Foresight News, the round was co-led by Neo and Left Lane Capital, with participation from Haun Ventures, K5 Global, SV Angel, AntiFund, and Sunflower Capital. Previously, Liquid completed a $7.6 million seed funding round led by Paradigm. Founded by Franklyn Wang, a former quantitative researcher at Two Sigma and a Harvard graduate, Liquid initially operated as a perpetual contract aggregation platform. It has since expanded its offerings to include multi-asset trading across stocks, forex, commodities, and prediction markets. The platform supports leverage up to 200x and integrates various asset trades, including positions from Polymarket.

Binance Wallet announced on X the launch of its Booster Program on the web version, offering users the opportunity to complete tasks more efficiently and earn greater rewards. The program introduces several campaigns, each with its own set of rewards and start dates. The Sentio Campaign, which offers a total of 4 million ST tokens, commenced on April 27. Following closely, the zKPass Campaign began on April 28, providing participants with the chance to earn from a pool of 5 million ZKP tokens. Additionally, the Bitway Campaign also started on April 28, featuring a substantial reward pool of 9 million BTW tokens. These campaigns are designed to incentivize user participation by offering significant token rewards for task completion. Participants are encouraged to navigate to the Rewards section and select the Booster option to engage in these campaigns. The structured approach of the Booster Program aims to enhance user engagement by providing a streamlined process for earning rewards. Each campaign offers a unique opportunity for users to maximize their earnings through active participation in the Binance Wallet ecosystem.

EXIO Group, a provider of comprehensive digital asset solutions, and Finoverse AI, a global technology ecosystem network, have announced the launch of 'Token Planet.' According to Foresight News, this initiative is the world's first AI-driven launchpad specifically designed for early-stage entrepreneurial projects. Token Planet aims to merge traditional private equity investment with blockchain technology to enhance liquidity for early-stage assets.

Hyperscale Data, a NYSE-listed company, announced that its Bitcoin treasury holdings have increased to 675,3529 Bitcoins, with a total market value of approximately $53.1 million. Of these, its wholly-owned subsidiary Sentinum holds 608,4272 Bitcoins, while another subsidiary, ACG, purchased 66,9257 Bitcoins from the open market. Hyperscale Data aims to increase the value of its Bitcoin holdings on its balance sheet to $100 million.

Poland is preparing for an escalation in cyber threats as advanced AI tools become more widespread, according to a senior government official. Bloomberg posted on X that the country is currently facing a growing number of cyberattacks originating from Russia. The official emphasized the need for heightened vigilance and enhanced cybersecurity measures to counter these evolving threats. As AI technology continues to develop, the potential for more sophisticated cyberattacks increases, posing significant challenges for national security. Poland is actively working to strengthen its defenses against these online threats, recognizing the critical importance of cybersecurity in the digital age.

Hungary's central bank has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 6.25%, aligning with market expectations. According to Jin10, this decision reflects the bank's ongoing strategy to manage inflation and support economic stability. The rate has remained unchanged as the bank assesses the current economic conditions and monitors global financial trends. This move is part of a broader effort to ensure sustainable growth while addressing potential economic challenges.

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The higher the market rises, the more dangerous it becomes—this is not a pessimist's intuition, but a warning given by Bank of America's quantitative model.

A new phishing campaign targeting users of Robinhood is blurring the line between real and fake to a dangerous degree—leveraging a little-known quirk in Gmail to deliver attack emails that appear completely authentic, down to passing all standard security checks.

In this speech, Hayes explained why he is bullish on Bitcoin, why Kevin Walsh is not the hawk that people fear, and how a banking regulation that quietly came into effect on April 1 could unleash trillions of dollars in new credit.

Hackers used Gmail’s dot handling trick and a flaw in Robinhood’s account setup to send fake login alert emails that looked real. The emails came from Robinhood’s own system and tricked some users into clicking phishing links and entering sensitive details on fake websites.

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Israeli authorities has approved the launch of its first shekel-pegged stablecoin, issued by virtual exchange Bits of Gold in a move that could reshape how the country’s fiat currency interacts with the global digital asset economy.