The sale may influence Ethereum&#8217;s market dynamics and highlight the 
foundation&#8217;s strategic funding approach for ongoing development initiatives.
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Brazils central bank restricts crypto settlement in eFX cross border payments 
as stablecoin use rises across local markets.
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Brazil central bank restricts crypto use in regulated cross border payments

The card links self-custodied wallets to Mastercard rails, allowing AI agents 
to spend stablecoins at checkout without preloading funds or moving assets 
offchain.

MoonPay launches card enabling AI agents to spend stablecoins via Mastercard

In an environment where tighter monetary policy typically pressures risk 
assets, Ethereum has attracted over $1 billion in buying interest despite a 
hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve, which typically tightens liquidity 
and weighs on markets. That kind of inflow suggests that investors aren’t just 
reacting to short-term narratives, but are positioning around longer-term 
conviction in the network. Why Ethereum Is Holding Strong Against A Hawkish 
Federal Reserve Ethereum is showing a notable mix of short-term weakness and 
underlying demand, despite the hawkish Fed macro backdrop that is in place. 
Crypto analyst Darkfost has highlighted on X that ETH recently rebounded above 
$2,450 before facing a roughly 10% correction despite the price still trading 
within a broader range. Related Reading: Ethereum Traders Shift: Spot Market 
Weakness Drives Rise In Derivatives Trading The move back below the $2,300 
level could have signaled weakness, but instead it appears to have triggered 
aggressive buying interest. Within 1 hour, the taker buy volume on Binance 
surged above $1 billion. A similar reaction was also seen on OKX, where nearly 
$20 million in buying flows were recorded over the same period. That kind of 
move suggests that these price levels are where some investors aggressively 
stepped in on the long side, waiting to take advantage of the pullback. This 
buying move came even as the Federal Reserve had announced that it would keep 
interest rates unchanged in the 3.5% to 3.75% range. Also, the institution 
indicated that short-term inflation could move higher, notably due to the rise 
in energy prices. Darkfost noted that despite this relatively Hawkish tone, 
some market participants still appear willing to bet on a more constructive 
short-term outlook for ETH. Why The Next Decade Could Be Transformational For 
Ethereum The disconnection between expectation and reality is where most 
investors go wrong with Ethereum. According to Shibatarzan, many enter the 
market expecting a quick upside in a few weeks, and when that doesn&#8217;t happen, 
they feel disappointed. In reality, investing in ETH should be based on where 
it can stand over the next 10 to 20 years. Related Reading: Ethereum Net Taker 
Volume Rises To Most Positive Level Since 2023 – Bullish Reversal Soon? 
Shibatarzan stated that in the meantime, the journey won&#8217;t be smooth, it will 
have drawdowns. In fact, those periods of weakness often present the best 
opportunities to accumulate. Also, there&#8217;s a shift happening in how investors 
engage with ETH. Instead of simply holding, many investors are finding ways to 
make their assets productive, through platforms like Strato_net, turning idle 
capital into yield while waiting for the broader thesis to play out. In 
Strato_net, investors are not just investing in an asset, but investing in the 
future of an ecosystem. Over the last 5 years, ETH has been developing at an 
incredible pace, with Shibatarzan predicting that the next 10 to 20 years of 
ETH will bring larger progress, drawing a parallel to the early internet days. 
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Ethereum Shows Strength With $1 Billion In Buying Despite Hawkish Fed

Pi Network has set May 11 as the activation date for Protocol 23, the upgrade 
that introduces full smart contract functionality to the Pi blockchain and 
transforms the network from a mobile mining project into a programmable 
platform capable of…

Pi Network sets May 11 for Protocol 23, its first full smart contract launch

The ECB&#8217;s steady rates amid inflation risks highlight potential economic 
stagnation, with geopolitical tensions influencing future policy shifts.
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