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by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on April 30, 2026 at 10:27 am

Crypto has become the most-muted topic on X since the platform launched its snooze feature, with AI-generated spam and InfoFi posting likely driving users to tune it out.

by Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola on April 30, 2026 at 10:23 am

ETH price is retesting a long-term support trend line that previously preceded a 5,200% rally, a fractal setup pointing to a potential move toward $60,000 by 2030.

by Tilda Colling, Jane Bardon, and Matt Garrick on April 30, 2026 at 10:07 am

Tributes are flowing in Alice Springs for a five-year-old Aboriginal girl whose body was found earlier today, as the community mourns her death.

by Daryna Zadvirna on April 30, 2026 at 9:33 am

Police raid a home as part of an operation to reassess licensed gun holders in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.

by Madigan Landry and Gabrielle Becerra Mellet on April 30, 2026 at 9:19 am

WA's Regional Development Assessment Panel approves Synergy's proposed 20-turbine wind farm in the state's South West, ending a period of approvals that has divided the community.

by Cointelegraph by William Suberg on April 30, 2026 at 9:19 am

Bitcoin price action remained weak as the US-Iran war delivered a Fed meeting that was the "most hawkish in years" and oil neared four-year highs.

by Michael Doyle on April 30, 2026 at 9:02 am

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder, the club has said.

by Kenji Sato on April 30, 2026 at 8:45 am

The City of Moreton Bay sends an "education-focused" letter warning that skip bins provided by a charity to a homeless camp are breaking council by-laws.

by Zaarkacha Marlan on April 30, 2026 at 8:43 am

A Canberra speech pathologist is convicted of using the details of people she knew, including parents of two of her patients, to illegally obtain prescription medication.

by Chris De Silva on April 30, 2026 at 8:30 am

Collingwood and Hawthorn meet in a blockbuster Thursday night clash at the MCG to kick off Round 8 with both sides coming off dominant wins. Follow live.

by Michael Doyle on April 30, 2026 at 8:27 am

The Women's State of Origin series begins in NSW, where the Blues and Queensland Maroons play at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle. Follow live.

by Roxanne Fitzgerald on April 30, 2026 at 8:25 am

In his first council budget, Darwin lord mayor Peter Styles has proposed a rates hike which he says he believes people will agree with despite no new major projects being on the cards.

by Lucy Loram on April 30, 2026 at 7:55 am

The commission of inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland hears that contractors were pressured to hire delegates as safety representatives at a Cross River Rail site.

by Samuel O'Brien and Sam Bradbrook on April 30, 2026 at 7:44 am

A Mount Gambier man is granted bail after he was allegedly nude while in businesses and on a busy main road three times in the past week.

by Alexandra Alvaro on April 30, 2026 at 7:40 am

Thrift store chain Savers Australia has denied there is evidence of bed bugs at their popular Brunswick shop, as allegations of an outbreak continue to circulate online.

by Bridget McArthur on April 30, 2026 at 7:16 am

The National Drug Research Institute found 30 per cent of bottle shops it audited across different areas of Melbourne and regional Victoria were stocking illicit alcohol.

by Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte on April 30, 2026 at 7:05 am

The latest stablecoin move comes years after Meta first dipped its toes into stablecoins through Libra in 2019, before scrapping the plans in 2022 due to regulatory pushback.

by Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan on April 30, 2026 at 7:04 am

Republican Senator Thom Tillis says the Senate’s version of the CLARITY Act has “made a lot of progress,” and it was time for lawmakers to vote on advancing the bill.

by Josh Duggan on April 30, 2026 at 6:46 am

Water bills for Tasmanian households and small businesses will rise by an average of 5.7 per cent each year for the next four years.

by Eugene Boisvert on April 30, 2026 at 6:34 am

Peter Malinauskas compares spending $45 million to redevelop the North Adelaide golf course to similar funding for the AFL to play in the Barossa Valley, as media reports suggest Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is preparing to pull financial support for LIV Golf.

by Courtney Gould on April 30, 2026 at 6:34 am

Seven years ago, proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing were named as part of the reason Labor lost the unlosable election. Times have changed.

by Atlas Cook and Andrew Collins on April 30, 2026 at 6:24 am

Truck drivers say the fines for dangerous overtaking should match drink driving penalties due to the risk it poses to other road users

by Liam Walsh on April 30, 2026 at 6:14 am

When the corporate regulator accused RACQ of misleading customers with insurance renewal notices, the insurer apologised. Now, it is defending the notices in court filings.

by Phoebe Pin on April 30, 2026 at 6:10 am

NSW Police officers assigned to patrol the Hanukkah celebration targeted in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack were told they did not need to "stay the entire duration" of the event, despite members of the Jewish community fearing it was at risk.

by Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby on April 30, 2026 at 5:56 am

The proposal to unlock more than 62 billion WLFI tokens over four to five years has 99.95% approval but is still facing backlash on X.

on April 30, 2026 at 5:54 am

The Global Sumud Flotilla has been intercepted by the IDF, an official tweet by the group says.

by Rani Fletcher on April 30, 2026 at 5:48 am

The former managing director of Hobart events company Vandemonian Touring appears in court charged with trafficking cocaine and possessing cannabis.

by Isobel Roe on April 30, 2026 at 5:37 am

Rebel Wilson tells a court several social media posts targeting the lead actor on her film The Deb are all true, on her final day of cross-examination in a defamation trial.

by Nate Woodall and Tyrone Dalton on April 30, 2026 at 5:22 am

A parliamentary inquiry into the devastating bushfires across Victoria over the summer hears the emotional plea of those impacted.

by Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on April 30, 2026 at 5:00 am

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

by Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan on April 30, 2026 at 4:58 am

Tether proposed that Elektron founder and CEO Raphael Zagury serve as president of the proposed merged company, while Strike's Jack Mallers would also serve in an executive role.

by Tahlia Roy on April 30, 2026 at 4:47 am

An ACT Legislative Assembly committee inquiry wants to see strata managers get mandatory licenses.

by Alison Costelloe on April 30, 2026 at 4:47 am

The principal of a Tasmanian private school denies claims by two parents that the school ever tried to discourage them from telling their daughters they had been identified in AI deepfake images.

by Sundance on April 30, 2026 at 4:20 am

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in The post April 30th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 466 appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by Sundance on April 30, 2026 at 4:15 am

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. The post Thursday April 30th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte on April 30, 2026 at 3:31 am

In another police action, European police arrested 10 people and took down three scam centers, estimated to have stolen over $58 million from victims around the world.

by Sundance on April 30, 2026 at 3:25 am

Oh boy, this indictment puts Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in a really precarious position.  If President Sheinbaum gives up the Governor of Sinaloa, Mexico, Ruben Rocha Moya to extradition the Sinaloa cartel will go ultra-violent against Sheinbaum and Moya will likely take down the entire government apparatus with him. [Read Indictment Here] [Ancillary to this, The post U.S. Dept of Justice Indicts the Current Governor of Sinaloa, Mexico, with Drug Trafficking and Weapons Smuggling appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by Sundance on April 30, 2026 at 3:00 am

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlines Operation Economic Fury and the financial pressure campaign against the Iranian regime with Larry Kudlow. KEY POINTS: 0:00 Introduction: Operation Economic Fury 0:39 Max Pressure: The Strategy to Freeze Iran’s Economy 2:04 Tracking the Money: Seizing IRGC Assets and Crypto 3:14 The Oil Blockade: Kharg Island at a Standstill The post Secretary Scott Bessent Discusses “Operation Economic Fury” Against Iran appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by Sundance on April 30, 2026 at 2:24 am

I have less than zero sympathy or consideration of credibility for both individuals in the video below.  Former Deputy Director Dan Bongino sits down for a dramatic, Q-feeding therapy session with Mr Tick-Tock himself, Sean Hannity. In a widely discussed interview, the co-dependent enabler – masking himself as the victim of all things deep state, The post Dan Bongino Says He’s Scared of the FBI appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by Sundance on April 30, 2026 at 12:34 am

As you are aware, CTH is watching the small details closely on the U.S-Russia alignment against the backdrop of friction with the European Union, the U.K and NATO on issues surrounding Iran.  In the past several days there have been several smaller moments lost amid media chatter of bigger news items, this is one such The post President Trump Notes Extended Conversation with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman on April 30, 2026 at 12:22 am

Bitcoin derivatives highlight traders’ nervous view as the Federal Reserve holds interest rates and BTC struggles to trade above its range highs. Are the bears back?

by Cointelegraph by Antonio Oliveira on April 29, 2026 at 10:22 pm

Bitcoin dropped under $75,000 after FOMC minutes showed the US Federal Reserve holding interest rates and expressing slight concerns over inflation and the war in Iran.

by Sundance on April 29, 2026 at 10:19 pm

Today, in a very important 6-3 decision at the Supreme Court [Full pdf Ruling Here] the high court ruled in Louisiana -vs Callais that congressional districts drawn by considering race are an unconstitutional gerrymander.  Race should not be a consideration in the drawing of district boundaries. Chief Justice John Roberts had previously described Louisiana’s 6th The post Supreme Court Rules Racial District Gerrymandering Violates Constitution appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by Cointelegraph by Advertorial on April 29, 2026 at 9:02 pm

RealOpen, the leading platform for buying real estate with crypto, today announced the conclusion of its collaborative "Fast Moves, Fast Payments" Holiday Campaign with TRON

by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on April 29, 2026 at 7:57 pm

Businesses can now allocate idle cash to a government-backed fund via Stable Sea, as tokenized Treasury products gain traction in corporate finance.

by Sundance on April 29, 2026 at 7:43 pm

The Federal Reserve is reported to be historically apolitical, meaning all considerations are absent of politics.  However, no individual Federal Reserve Chairman has been more overtly political than Jerome Powell. Today, after announcing yet again the Fed will not lower interest rates, Chairman Jerome Powell announced he will not leave the board of the federal The post Consciousness of Guilt – Fed Chairman Powell Refuses to Leave Fed Board After Term Expires, “I will leave when I think it’s appropriate to do so” appeared first on The Last Refuge.

by Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay on April 29, 2026 at 7:39 pm

Bitcoin’s sell-off accelerated leading into this week’s FOMC, but charts highlight some positives for BTC and altcoins.

by Cointelegraph by Advertorial on April 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Mexico's first peso-denominated blockchain escrow goes live on SPEI for high-value P2P transactions.

by Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly on April 29, 2026 at 6:38 pm

Bitcoin price volatility tends to spike before and after the FOMC, a pattern that is playing out this week. Will institutional investor BTC buying protect the $70,000 support?

by Cointelegraph by Christina Comben on April 29, 2026 at 6:32 pm

KuCoin EU hires a new AML chief and deputies in Vienna weeks after Austria’s regulator banned the MiCA‑licensed exchange from taking on new business over compliance gaps.