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HTX Community April Creation ContestHTX Creation Challenge — Post and Win 1,500U 💥BTC Price Guess: 18M HTX Awaits You US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and U

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US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, set to run from May 9 through May 11. The agreement calls for a complete suspension of all military activity and a prisoner exchange involving 1,000 POWs from each side.

The timing is deliberate: May 9 is Russia’s Victory Day, the annual commemoration of the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Both countries had previously accused each other of violating separate ceasefires meant to cover those same celebrations.

The terms are straightforward, at least on paper. All kinetic military activity, meaning strikes, shelling, drone operations, and ground engagements, must stop for the 72-hour window. In parallel, each side will release 1,000 prisoners of war, bringing the total exchange to 2,000 individuals.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the arrangement on Telegram, describing it as a US-brokered humanitarian step. Russia’s Defense Ministry expressed conditional support.

Within hours of the announcement, Bitcoin climbed 1.2% to $68,400 and Ethereum gained 0.8% to $3,200. Trading volume for crypto-ruble pairs jumped 15% on Bybit, suggesting that Russian-adjacent traders are repositioning around the news.

Zach Pandl of Grayscale Research offered a concise framing of the dynamic at play.

“Geopolitical pauses boost BTC as safe-haven flows from EM currencies.”

Russia has historically leaned on digital assets to navigate Western sanctions, having legalized crypto mining and cross-border payments to circumvent restrictions from the global financial system, with substantial activity reported from state-backed entities. Ukraine has also utilized cryptocurrencies to amass considerable support for its defense efforts.If sanctions on Russia were to ease as part of a broader peace framework, Russian capital that has been forced i

Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Russia

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Ripple: XRP Wins Big with JPMorgan, Mastercard

Morgan, Mastercard, Ripple, and Ondo Finance have successfully finished a pilot that allowed the repurchase of tokenized US Treasury bonds

Morgan, Mastercard, Ripple, and Ondo Finance completed a pilot for the repurchase of tokenized US Treasury bonds in near real-time across borders.

The operation involved Ripple acquiring Ondo Short-Term US Government Treasuries tokens on the XRP Ledger through JPMorgan's Kinexys platform.

Settlement instructions were processed via Mastercard's Multi-Token Network, with funds transferred to Ripple's Singaporean bank account.

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HTX Community April Creation ContestBTC Price Guess: 18M HTX Awaits YouHTX Creation Challenge — Post and Win 1,500U 💥 A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, brokered with US backing, has op

A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, brokered with US backing, has opened the door to something markets haven’t priced in for years: the possibility that this war might actually wind down. President Trump said he believes the truce could last longer than its initial window, and crypto markets appear to agree with him, at least for now.

Bitcoin pushed past $80,000 following the announcement, a move traders attributed directly to the perceived cooling of one of the world’s most destabilizing geopolitical conflicts.

The truce covers May 9 through May 11, a narrow window that both sides have already tested with mutual accusations of violations. Alongside the pause in fighting, the deal includes a planned 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange, which would represent one of the largest swaps since the conflict escalated.

Discussions between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have apparently included the possibility of extending the ceasefire beyond its initial three days, with a potential longer-term arrangement floated for as late as June 30. Prediction markets have pegged the odds of that extension at roughly 9.5%.

The Russia-Ukraine war has been a background variable in crypto markets since February 2022. During the initial stages of the conflict, Ukraine raised over $225 million in crypto donations for defense, while Russia’s strategies to circumvent sanctions included increased use of Bitcoin and stablecoins.

On the demand side, reduced conflict could lessen the premium investors place on non-sovereign stores of value. But the immediate market reaction, Bitcoin reclaiming $80,000, suggests traders are reading the ceasefire as net positive rather than a reason to rotate out.

A genuine path toward peace, and the potential easing of sanctions that could follow, might reduce Moscow’s need to route transactions through crypto c

Trump expresses hope for extended Russia-Ukraine c

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Crypto Prediction Markets Move Into Mainstream Finance as Institutional Interest GrowsTraditional finance firms are expanding into crypto prediction markets as event-based contracts draw deeper liquidity. Chainalysis said inflows have risen sharply since September 2024, supported by retail traders, market makers, and institutions.

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HTX Creation Challenge — Post and Win 1,500U 💥HTX Community April Creation Contest Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine with prisoner swap US President Donald Trump has annou

Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine with prisoner swap

US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, set to run from May 9 through May 11. The agreement calls for a complete suspension of all military activity and a prisoner exchange involving 1,000 POWs from each side.

The timing is deliberate: May 9 is Russia’s Victory Day, the annual commemoration of the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Both countries had previously accused each other of violating separate ceasefires meant to cover those same celebrations.
The terms are straightforward, at least on paper. All kinetic military activity, meaning strikes, shelling, drone operations, and ground engagements, must stop for the 72-hour window. In parallel, each side will release 1,000 prisoners of war, bringing the total exchange to 2,000 individuals.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the arrangement on Telegram, describing it as a US-brokered humanitarian step. Russia’s Defense Ministry expressed conditional support.




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$110K Spring Airdrop Rain—18 Days Straight!HTX Community April Creation ContestHTX Creation Challenge — Post and Win 1,500U 💥 Кризис доверия: 14 протоколов прекратили или приостановили взаимодействие 

Кризис доверия: 14 протоколов прекратили или приостановили взаимодействие с LayerZero за 48 часов. По данным ончейн-аналитика Emperor Osmo, в результате быстрого и значительного вотума недоверия четырнадцать протоколов либо прекратили свои услуги по взаимодействию, либо приостановили работу с LayerZero (ZRO) за последние 48 часов. Массовый исход последовал за инцидентом с безопасностью, который побудил LayerZero принести извинения и впоследствии объявить об изменениях в настройках валидаторов.

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Gold Weekly Outlook: $4,715 Eyes $4,765 as CPI, PPI, and the Powell-to-Warsh Transition Define the Week

XAU/USD finished the week at $4,715, making a small gain and holding above the important $4,700 mark after recovering from...

Written by: Arslan Butt • Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 3 min read

• Last updated: Saturday, May 9, 2026

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XAU/USD closed the week at $4,715, maintaining a position above the critical $4,700 level after recovering from a low of $4,501.

Key economic reports this week, including April CPI and PPI, are expected to significantly influence gold prices.

If CPI is below 3.0%, gold could rise towards $4,828, while a hot CPI above 3.5% may strengthen the dollar and test gold's support levels.

The transition to new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh on May 15 could bolster gold demand due to expectations of more accommodative monetary policy.

XAU/USD finished the week at $4,715, making a small gain and holding above the important $4,700 mark after recovering from a low of $4,501. The week ahead is busy, with April CPI on Tuesday, PPI on Wednesday, jobless claims on Thursday, and Jerome Powell’s final day as Fed Chair on Friday. Each of these events could affect gold prices.



Gold Weekly Outlook: $4,715 Eyes $4,765 as CPI, PP

HTX Community April Creation Contest$110K Spring Airdrop Rain—18 Days Straight!HTX Community April Creation Contest Dogecoin price action is showing renewed strength as $DOGE bulls step in to defend a

Dogecoin price action is showing renewed strength as $DOGE bulls step in to defend a key recovery level 🚀

After recent volatility, buyers are actively protecting important support zones, helping Dogecoin stabilize and avoid a deeper correction. This defensive behavior suggests that market participants still have confidence in DOGE’s short-term recovery potential.

Analysts say that if momentum continues, Dogecoin could attempt another upward move, but sustained volume will be crucial to confirm any breakout 👀

For now, traders are watching closely to see whether $DOGE can hold this recovery zone and build a stronger bullish structure in the coming sessions.

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