As of April 27, 2026, at 8 a.m. Eastern Time, global publicly traded companies, excluding mining firms, recorded a net purchase of $260 million in Bitcoin over the past week, marking an 89.8% decrease from the previous week. According to Odaily, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announced a $255 million investment, a 90% reduction from the previous week, acquiring 3,273 Bitcoins at $77,906 each, bringing its total holdings to 818,334 Bitcoins. Japanese company Metaplanet did not purchase any Bitcoin last week. Additionally, three other companies made Bitcoin purchases. Japanese fashion brand ANAP invested $770,000 on April 21, acquiring 9.1785 Bitcoins at $84,239.7 each, increasing its total holdings to 1,431.9716 Bitcoins. The Smarter Web Company from the UK announced a $3.39 million investment on April 24, buying 44 Bitcoins at $77,071 each, with total holdings reaching 2,750 Bitcoins. A French Bitcoin company declared a $460,000 investment on April 27, purchasing 6 Bitcoins at $77,151 each, bringing its total holdings to 2,943 Bitcoins. Metaplanet has issued zero-interest bonds worth 8 billion yen (approximately $50 million) for Bitcoin purchases. As of the report, the total Bitcoin holdings of the surveyed global publicly traded companies, excluding mining firms, reached 1,084,909 Bitcoins, a 0.3% increase from the previous week. The current market value is approximately $84.34 billion, accounting for 5.4% of Bitcoin's circulating market value.

Binance Wallet announced on X the launch of the new Binance Alpha Page, designed to enhance user engagement with trending tokens. This platform serves as a comprehensive hub for all things related to Binance Alpha, offering users a streamlined experience to earn rewards through various token activities. The Binance Alpha Page provides detailed insights into how Alpha Points function, allowing users to understand the mechanics behind earning and utilizing these points. Additionally, the page offers a historical overview of rewards distributed during past Alpha events, giving users a clear picture of potential benefits. This feature aims to provide transparency and encourage participation by showcasing the tangible outcomes of engaging with Binance Alpha. Moreover, the platform enables users to track the progress of Alpha tokens as they advance towards potential Binance listings. This tracking capability offers users a strategic advantage, allowing them to stay informed about which tokens are gaining traction and may soon be available for trading on Binance. By consolidating this information in one accessible location, the Binance Alpha Page simplifies the process for users to stay updated and make informed decisions regarding their token activities.

BitMine has significantly increased its Ethereum holdings, acquiring an additional 101,901 ETH last week. According to ChainCatcher, this brings BitMine's total Ethereum holdings to 5,078,386 ETH as of April 26, representing approximately 4.21% of the total Ethereum supply. Furthermore, BitMine has staked 3,701,589 ETH, which accounts for 73% of its total holdings.

Domino's Pizza CEO has reported that the company's first-quarter performance was affected by a combination of factors, including low consumer confidence, inflation, and adverse weather conditions. According to Jin10, these elements have collectively influenced the company's financial results for the quarter. The CEO emphasized the challenges posed by these external factors, which have impacted consumer spending and operational efficiency. The company is closely monitoring these developments as it strategizes for the upcoming quarters.

DNTV Research analyst Bradley Park has suggested that the recent rally in PENGU may have been orchestrated to absorb 703 million unlocked tokens, which represent 0.79% of the total supply. According to NS3.AI, Park noted that these tokens were swiftly distributed across 19 different addresses. Additionally, he highlighted that the increase in futures open interest contributed to triggering a short squeeze during this period.

Michael Burry has revealed that he has initiated a new long position in Microsoft. According to NS3.AI, this move comes as Microsoft's stock (MSFT) has experienced a decline of over 10% year to date. However, Burry did not disclose the size of his investment in the tech giant.

As of April 26, 2026, Bitmine's total cryptocurrency holdings, cash, and investments reached $13.3 billion. It currently holds 5,078,386 ETH, worth approximately $12.03 billion, representing 4.21% of the total ETH supply. Other holdings include 200 Bitcoins, $200 million in Beast Industries equity, $91 million in Eightco Holdings equity, and $940 million in cash. Bitmine currently has 3,701,589 ETH staked, worth approximately $8.8 billion at a price of $2,369. Its annualized staking yield is 3.033%, with an estimated annual return of $363 million. Bitmine was transferred from the New York Stock Exchange U.S. branch to the New York Stock Exchange on April 9, 2026.

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According to GMGN data, the market capitalization of SOL ecosystem token CARDS has exceeded $20 million, currently trading at $20.9 million, up more than 30% in a single day.

Iran is facing challenges in exporting oil due to a U.S. blockade on its ports, which has prevented the country from shipping oil to customers and left tankers unable to dock for loading. According to Odaily, this situation has led to a buildup of oil inventories. To prevent the shutdown of some oil fields, Iran has started storing oil on floating tankers. Current and former Iranian officials have revealed that the country, heavily reliant on oil exports for revenue, is now employing previously unused methods to conserve storage space. These officials noted that Iranian authorities are utilizing containers and makeshift storage facilities, including dilapidated and abandoned tanks, in the southern oil hubs of Ahvaz and Asaluyeh to store oil.

According to PANews, ten leading technology companies have a combined market value that exceeds the total GDP of six G7 countries. This highlights the significant economic influence and financial power these tech giants hold in the global market. The companies, which include major players in the tech industry, have seen substantial growth, contributing to their impressive valuation. This development underscores the pivotal role technology firms play in the global economy.

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In a single day, Wall Street has to digest four earnings reports from tech giants and multiple interest rate decisions—a day the market calls "the most important earnings day in recent years."

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China has stepped up pressure across its financial, technological, and capital markets while deepening restrictions on cryptocurrency activity and foreign investment—just as the United States intensifies sanctions targeting Chinese energy firms tied to Iranian crude imports. The coordinated moves mark a new phase in the widening economic confrontation between Beijing and Washington.

The tech world is abuzz with a seemingly simple concept: LLMWiki. It's not another complicated jargon, but a straightforward idea proposed by Andrej Karpathy, a top AI expert and former head of AI at Tesla.

K Bank is working with Ripple to test blockchain remittances for faster and cheaper cross-border payments. The trial is being done in phases, including on-chain transfers to countries like the UAE and Thailand.

Chaos erupted outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner as 31-year-old California teacher Cole Tomas Allen allegedly stormed a security checkpoint armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives, triggering a gunfire exchange with law enforcement just moments from a ballroom filled with senior US officials, journalists, and political figures.

Powell will hold his final press conference as Federal Reserve Chairman on Wednesday, local time.