A transfer of 73,400 ETH valued at about 166,417,179 USD was sent from an unknown wallet to Binance, according to the alert text. The transaction size and destination were disclosed, while no further details on the sender's identity were provided.

BlockBeats reports that a two-day Federal Reserve policy meeting will wrap up early Thursday Beijing time, according to Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos, often dubbed the Fed's "voice." The gathering is described as the last meeting chaired by Jerome Powell before he steps down. Investors largely expect the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged. The main focus is whether policymakers indicate that rate cuts are no longer on the table or simply postponed. An energy shock tied to the Iran conflict, alongside multiple supply disruptions, has revived stagflation concerns. The Fed is expected to hold its benchmark rate in a 3.5% to 3.75% range, while internal debate intensifies over how to adjust the policy statement and the trajectory for potential easing. Timiraos wrote that the U.S. is facing its fourth supply shock in five years, following the post-pandemic reopening, the Russia-Ukraine war, the "tariff war," and the current Middle East conflict. Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who previously supported three rate cuts last year amid labor-market concerns, has shifted toward a more cautious stance as inflation risks rise. Although fighting involving Iran has ended, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked, pushing jet fuel prices higher. Fed officials now expect inflation to take at least another year to return to the 2% target. A central issue for the committee is whether to revise the official statement in a way that suggests rate cuts are no longer being considered. Since late last year, the statement has included language implying the next move is more likely a cut than a hike. At the past two meetings, a minority of officials pushed to remove that phrasing to signal more balanced odds between cuts and hikes. Timiraos noted the prevailing view is that changing the language now would be too forceful, as a formal shift could tighten financial conditions—a hawkish move most officials are not yet ready to make. The committee is expected to revisit the wording debate again this week. (Kitco)

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $263 million in net outflows on Tuesday, ending a nine-day run of inflows just ahead of this week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Bitcoin was trading below $77,000 as ETF demand briefly cooled and traders grew more cautious into the Fed decision. Macro and geopolitical risks remain in focus. The broader rally has held, but market conviction is being tested. Analysts said conditions still look constructive, while noting the timing of the flow reversal could be significant.

Cointelegraph reported that Canton's daily active users (DAU) reached a new all-time high on April 26.

Visa has entered a partnership with WeFi, a blockchain-based banking firm founded by Reeve Collins, the former CEO of Tether, to enable digital-asset payments via WeFi's on-chain banking infrastructure, Odaily Planet Daily reported. WeFi lets users hold assets and control their private keys through self-custody wallets, while allowing those funds to be spent wherever Visa payments are accepted. The rollout will begin in select markets across Europe, Asia and Latin America, with plans to expand to additional regions once regulatory approvals are secured. WeFi CEO Maksym Sakharov said the stablecoin will be embedded directly into the platform's core infrastructure, with settlements handled in the background so users don't need to manually convert currencies.

Visa has signed a partnership with WeFi, a self-described "blockchain bank" founded by Reeve Collins, the former CEO of Tether, The Block reported. The collaboration is designed to let users keep digital assets in self-custody wallets and pay directly across Visa's global merchant network, without parking funds on centralized exchanges. WeFi cofounder and CEO Maksym Sakharov said stablecoins are built into the underlying infrastructure, with settlement processed automatically behind the scenes to mirror the experience of traditional card payments. The rollout will begin in selected markets across Europe, Asia and Latin America. Additional expansion will depend on regulatory approvals.

ChainCatcher, citing Cointelegraph, reported that stablecoin transfer volume over the past 30 days slid 19.18% from the prior period to $8.31 trillion. Over the same window, total stablecoin market capitalization rose 2.06% to $305.29 billion, while the number of holders increased 2.32% to 246.94 million. By net inflows over the past 30 days, Tether's USDT ranked first with $3.6 billion, followed by Circle's USDC at $2 billion and MakerDAO's DAI at $1.2 billion. Ethena's USDe recorded the largest net outflow at $1.1 billion.

Rep. Begich said the updated U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve proposal has been rebranded as ARMA and is designed to formally recognize Bitcoin as a reserve asset. "We're trying to make sure that Bitcoin is treated like the reserve asset that it is."

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran's government is in a "state of collapse" and has asked for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened immediately. The remarks point to a diplomatic shift as Tehran reportedly tries to contain a leadership crisis while the blockade continues to squeeze flows through a route that carries about 20% of the world's oil supply. Trump said reopening the strait is a priority as Iran's administration moves to reorganize its domestic governance structure. Based on past patterns, Iran is expected to issue a statement soon.