The April 29 FOMC decision is expected to result in a rate hold with a 99% probability, yet crypto whales are actively positioning ahead of the meeting, according to BeInCrypto. Analysts have identified three tokens experiencing significant whale accumulation, each influenced by unique factors. This strategic buying occurs as market participants anticipate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks, highlighting the proactive stance of large investors in the crypto space.

The meme coin ASTEROID, based on the Ethereum blockchain, experienced a significant increase in value, rising over 100% in a short period. According to Odaily, the current market capitalization of ASTEROID is reported at $14.5 million. This surge may be influenced by news of Vitalik Buterin selling related tokens.

Bitcoin's recent decline may soon be overshadowed by a potential record monthly return, according to ChainCatcher. Coinglass data reveals that Bitcoin's current return rate stands at 12.68%, slightly below the historical average of 13.04% but above the median of 9.97%. In contrast, Ethereum's current return rate is 9.91%, which is below its historical average of 19.06%.

Bitcoin (BTC) has shown resilience amid geopolitical tensions, with its price trending higher since late February. According to BeInCrypto, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan attributes this rally to MicroStrategy's significant Bitcoin purchases. MicroStrategy's strategic acquisitions have been a key factor in Bitcoin's 20% rebound, highlighting the company's influence on the cryptocurrency market.

Vitalik Buterin has initiated the sale of gifted meme tokens, according to Foresight News. Onchain Lens monitoring reveals that Buterin sold 40 million ASTEROID-2 tokens, receiving 114,566 USDC in return. There is potential for further sales of gifted tokens by Buterin.

据 GMGN 数据，ETH 链 OG Meme 币 ASTEROID 短时上涨超 100%，当前市值报 1450 万美元，或受 Vitalik 出售相关代币消息影响。Odaily 提醒用户，meme 币价格波动较大，投资者请注意风险。

据 Onchain Lens 监测，Vitalik 已开始出售获赠 Meme 代币，其出售 4000 万枚 ASTEROID，换得约 11.46 万美元 USDC。监测显示，其或进一步出售更多获赠代币。

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin is facing criticism over iris-scanning data collection and concerns that users in low-income regions are being paid small rewards for biometric data. At the same time, questions over token control and insider sales continue, while Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI now shows falling chances of him winning on prediction markets.

据官方公告，BitMart 合约将于 2026 年 4 月 29 日 17:00（UTC+8）分别上线 CLSUSDT、DDOGUSDT、MDBUSDT 永续合约，支持最高 20 倍杠杆。

On April 29, Jin10 reported that the World Gold Council released its Q1 2026 Global Gold Demand Trends report, indicating a net inflow in global physical gold ETFs, with holdings increasing by 62 tons. According to Jin10, Asian investors significantly contributed by purchasing 84 tons, while holdings in the European and American markets saw a slight decline. The net outflow in Western markets during March reversed the strong inflow seen at the beginning of the year. Despite high gold prices, global gold jewelry consumption demand fell by 23% year-on-year to 300 tons. Major markets worldwide experienced a cooling in gold jewelry demand. However, in terms of consumer spending, gold jewelry demand grew against the trend, suggesting that consumer willingness to purchase gold jewelry remains robust even at historically high prices.

On April 29, Jin10 reported that the Royal Bank of Canada anticipates the Bank of Canada will maintain its interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive time. Policymakers are closely monitoring the impact of rising energy prices on inflation. The overall CPI for April may exceed the 1% to 3% target range for the first time since December 2023. However, interest rate policies cannot influence global oil prices, and their economic impact is delayed, suggesting the central bank needs to base its monetary policy on future inflation levels rather than current ones. As long as inflation expectations and broader inflation pressures, excluding energy price increases, remain controlled, the Bank of Canada is expected to act cautiously. The Bank of Canada's business outlook survey indicates a rise in inflation expectations, but signs of further slowing in March's 'core' indicators should allow the bank to maintain policy flexibility while assessing new data against its recent forecasts. The first-quarter GDP growth largely aligns with January predictions, and recent data suggests a moderate economic momentum recovery. The labor market also shows signs of stabilization, but the unemployment rate remains low, insufficient to indicate increasing underlying inflation pressures, which means there is limited urgency for further policy adjustments in the short term.

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank has introduced a new crypto-linked credit card that allows users to settle monthly credit card bills directly in Bitcoin held on their exchange accounts, marking one of the most advanced integrations of crypto assets into regulated payment infrastructure in Japan to date.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino在2026年比特币大会演讲中表示，Tether打造The Resilience Stack的初衷，是打造一体化的开源底层基础设施，实现金融普惠，对冲全球潜在风险。

Strategy创始人Saylor在2026年比特币大会的演讲中围绕数字信贷、数字收益及资本市场数字化转型展开分享。他表示，数字信贷是BTC的杀手级应用，推动比特币网络的规模。

DeFi市场多年来层层叠加收益，沉溺于人为制造的高收益。那个时代已经落幕。如今，DeFi正将现实世界资产视作真正的动力基石，接入实体价值体系，开启全新发展篇章。

Republican Senator Thom Tillis, one of the key architects of the GENIUS Act, is threatening to destroy what he has created if Trump doesn't immediately end his crypto businesses.

TON Tech has launched AI agents on Telegram that can make onchain transactions like transfers, swaps and trading using user-funded wallets. Users keep control of funds while agents act within set limits without needing approval for every action.

数字人民币与智能体（AI Agent）之间的关系并非单向的工具与使用者，而是双向赋能的价值共同体，是智能经济的双引擎。

近期比特币的上涨行情，很大程度上由Strategy通过发行永续优先股STRC募集资金持续买入推动。这一买入势头能否延续？

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