ME News reported that, as of April 28 (UTC+8), JUST's latest weekly update shows total value locked (TVL) in the JUST ecosystem rose to $11.46 billion, representing 42.28% of Tron's overall DeFi TVL. Platform deposits reached $3.75 billion over the week, while outstanding borrowings totaled $193 million, pointing to solid market liquidity. JUST's ongoing buyback-and-burn program has burned a cumulative $60.03 million, lifting the burn ratio to 13.70%. The protocol continues to offer a range of yield products including sTRX and USDD, while refining asset-allocation supply-and-demand dynamics. The report cites transparent execution and steady long-term value delivery as key factors supporting JUST's position as a core DeFi protocol on Tron. (Source: Tron Eco)

Bitmine Immersion Technologies said it bought $234 million worth of Ethereum last week, its biggest weekly ETH purchase of the year. The pace puts Bitmine's weekly crypto buying close to the $200 million to $300 million range that Strategy typically deploys for Bitcoin. After posting nearly $8 billion in unrealized losses earlier this year, Bitmine has stepped up Ethereum accumulation. The company now holds more than 5 million ETH, about 4.21% of circulating supply. Roughly 73% of those holdings are staked, with an estimated annualized yield of $264 million.

ChainCatcher reports that the latest weekly figures show total value locked (TVL) across the JUST ecosystem has climbed to $11.46 billion, making up 42.28% of TRON's total DeFi TVL. Deposits on the platform reached $3.75 billion over the week, while outstanding borrowings stood at $193 million, pointing to solid market liquidity. JUST also continues to run its scheduled buyback-and-burn program, with cumulative burns reaching $60.03 million and the burn ratio rising to 13.70%. Alongside yield products such as sTRX and USDD, the protocol is further refining asset allocation to improve supply-and-demand balance. The consistent execution of these mechanisms and an emphasis on long-term value delivery highlight JUST's operating strength as a core DeFi protocol on TRON and reinforce a durable long-term value framework for users.

ZetaChain has been hit by a smart contract exploit.

BlockBeats, April 28 — A CNBC survey shows investors and economists remain split on whether Federal Reserve policy would stay independent under Kevin Warsh if he were to lead the central bank, even as concerns eased modestly after his nomination hearing. The poll of 26 economists, strategists and analysts found 50% think Warsh could preserve a high degree of policy independence, while 46% said his independence would be limited or effectively absent. The share affirming his independence rose 13 percentage points from last month, suggesting his hearing remarks helped calm some market unease. On the policy outlook, 58% of respondents described Warsh as broadly "dovish" and inclined toward rate cuts. At the same time, 65% expect him to be "hawkish" on balance-sheet reduction, favoring a faster pace of quantitative tightening. Attention is centered on Warsh's earlier comments about "recoordinating balance sheet management between the Treasury and the Federal Reserve." Analysts cautioned that such an approach could weaken the fiscal-monetary separation framework established in 1951 and chip away at the long-standing foundations of Fed independence. With the Fed's balance sheet currently around $6.7 trillion, 41% expect the first year of runoff under Warsh could total roughly $800 billion, while 46% said meaningful progress would be difficult in the near term. On artificial intelligence and its implications for inflation and productivity, Warsh has argued for policy to be planned proactively rather than waiting for data confirmation. The survey found 81% still favor a data-dependent Fed, saying AI's long-term deflationary potential is unlikely to be large enough in the short run to justify a rapid shift toward easier policy.

ChainCatcher reports that Bitcoin miner Core Scientific will repurpose its Pecos, Texas, mining facility into a high-density AI colocation data center with a planned total power capacity of 1.5 GW. The company expects about 1 GW of that capacity to be available for third-party leasing. As part of the conversion, roughly 300 MW of the site's mining capacity will be redirected to support data center operations. Core Scientific said the first data hall has finished foundation work and has moved into the main construction phase, with operations targeted to begin in early 2027. To fund the build-out, Core Scientific has acquired more than 200 acres of local land and plans to raise over $4 billion. The financing package includes issuing $3.3 billion of senior secured notes and drawing on a previously secured $1 billion credit facility from Morgan Stanley. Proceeds are intended to accelerate data center development across Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.

Core Scientific plans to repurpose its bitcoin mining facility in Pecos, Texas, into a high-density AI colocation data center, Cointelegraph reported. The company is targeting total power capacity of 1.5 GW, with about 1 GW expected to be available for lease. As part of the shift, roughly 300 MW of the site's existing mining capacity will be reassigned to data center operations. The first data hall has finished foundation work and has moved into the main construction phase, with an initial opening slated for early 2027. To support the buildout, Core Scientific has acquired more than 200 acres locally and outlined plans to raise over $4 billion. The funding package includes $3.3 billion in senior secured notes and a $1 billion credit facility previously secured from Morgan Stanley, to advance data center projects across Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma.

UPDATE: Tom Lee's Bitmine staked an additional 112,656 ETH, valued at about $260 million. Total staked holdings now stand at 3,814,245 ETH, worth roughly $8.8 billion.

The Bank of Japan left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.75% following a two-day monetary policy meeting. Policymakers pointed to geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices as key downside risks, with the ongoing Iran conflict adding to pressure on global economic stability.