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Crypto inflows accelerate as Clarity Act brings regulation back to the center
Crypto funds attracted $1.4 billion last week, the strongest weekly inflow since January. Bitcoin products led with around $1.1 billion, taking year-to-date inflows to about $3.1 billion.

US PPI jumps to highest level in years; Bitcoin slips on inflation concerns
The US PPI surged 1.4% in April (monthly change), reaching a 6% annual high driven by a 15.6% spike in gasoline prices. This unexpected jump fueled inflation fears, prompting Fed officials to consider interest rate hikes. Consequently, Bitcoin retreated while technical indicators signal bearish pressures and a risk-off market shift.

US Senate examines crypto regulation bill; Ethereum falls
The United States Senate has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to tighten crypto exchange transparency with the aim of bolstering institutional confidence. Despite digital assets could benefit of this legislative mov in the long-term, Ethereum declined as cautious investors adopt a "wait-and-see" approach ahead of the bill's formal implementation.

Circle exceeds Q1 EPS forecasts fuelled by surging USDC adoption
Circle Internet Group exceeded first-quarter earnings per share (EPS) expectations, reporting $0.21 despite falling short of revenue targets. This performance triggered a 16% surge in its share price. The growth was primarily underpinned by a 28% year-on-year increase in USDC circulation and a progressively favourable global regulatory environment.

BoC announces Stablecoin regulations; Ethereum slips
The Bank of Canada announced stablecoin regulations plans for 2027, sparking mixed reactions. While institutionalization could benefit Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem, doubts of bureaucracy and restrictions led to a market price drop.

Solana gains on renewed risk appetite amid US–Iran deal optimism
Solana rose 3.33% to $89.15 as renewed risk appetite returned on reports of possible progress in US–Iran peace talks.

Bitcoin advances amid strengthening institutional support
Bitcoin is currently experiencing upward momentum, bolstered by a surge in institutional confidence. This positive sentiment is driven by significant industry developments, including Coinbase’s strategic AI-centric restructuring and the acquisition of Equiniti by the Bullish exchange.

Bitcoin returns above $80,000 signals renewed institutional confidence
Bitcoin pushed back above the $80,000 level for the first time since February, as improving geopolitical sentiment and growing institutional demand combined to drive another wave of momentum into the crypto market.

Fed’s move toward neutrality weighs on Bitcoin market sentiment
Bitcoin has experienced a retreat as the Federal Reserve transitions toward a neutral policy stance, maintaining interest rates at 3.75%. Elevated geopolitical risks and the recalibration of rate-cut expectations could drive a rotation toward defensive assets.

Ethereum weakens despite institutional trading framework announcement
Standard Chartered, BlackRock, and OKX have launched a pioneering framework that utilizes tokenised US Treasury bonds (via the BUIDL fund) as collateral for institutional cryptocurrency trading. This initiative aims to bolster market security by leveraging bank-grade custody solutions. However, despite this significant institutional milestone, Ethereum (ETH) experienced a 2.4% decline, retreating to the $2,300 level.
