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BTC tests $80,000 as Asia’s bid fades and Hong Kong AI IPOs surge
Bitcoin struggles to break $80,000 as Asian liquidity shifts toward booming mainland China AI and technology IPOs in Hong Kong.
Western Union begins USDPT stablecoin rollout on Solana
Western Union has launched its USDPT stablecoin on the Solana blockchain, starting in Bolivia and the Philippines with plans for further global expansion.
Will Bitcoin Reclaim $85,000 Next? Daily Chart Confirms Breakout
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $80,000 level, with technical indicators and analyst sentiment pointing toward $85,000 as the next major resistance target.
Bitcoin Instead of Oil: How Crypto Keeps Iranian Business Moving
Due to international sanctions and financial isolation, Iran is increasingly utilizing cryptocurrency as a vital tool for domestic and foreign business transactions.
Bank trade groups say Senate stablecoin reward fix ‘falls short’ amid deposit protection concerns
Major banking trade groups argue a new Senate stablecoin compromise fails to adequately prevent yield-based deposit flight from traditional banks.
SC Ventures named first external shareholder of GSR following strategic investment
SC Ventures has become GSR's first external strategic shareholder, aiming to strengthen institutional digital asset market infrastructure through a new partnership.
Trump-Linked WLFI Platform Sues Justin Sun for Defamation
World Liberty Financial has sued Justin Sun for defamation, alleging he made false claims following a dispute over frozen WLFI tokens.
DTCC Sets Plans for October Tokenized Securities Launch
The DTCC plans to launch tokenized securities in October, supported by a coalition of over 50 major TradFi and DeFi firms.
XRP Calm Before the Storm? Bollinger Squeeze Signals Big Move
XRP price volatility has hit multi-year lows, suggesting a significant market move is imminent as technical indicators and on-chain activity consolidate.
3 Altcoins to Watch as SKYAI Surges 300% in the First Week of May
In early May 2026, SkyAI, Dash, and Ondo Finance are showing significant bullish technical patterns and potential for further price growth.
Exodus payments pivot hits ‘critical threshold,’ opens new revenue streams: Benchmark
Benchmark analysts believe Exodus Movement's shift toward a crypto payments platform reduces reliance on volatile swap fees and creates stable revenue channels.
Flipping $80K To Support Requires A Rally Through Holders’ Cost-basis
Bitcoin must surpass the $81,486 short-term holder cost basis to flip the $80,000 level into reliable support.
Bitcoin Price Reclaims $80,000 Amid Surging ETF Demand, Positive Iran News
Bitcoin surpassed $80,000 driven by strong institutional ETF inflows, a potential Golden Cross, and easing geopolitical tensions regarding Iran.
GameStop's $55.5 billion eBay takeover bid puts its $368 million bitcoin stash in the crosshairs
GameStop's proposed $55.5 billion acquisition of eBay has sparked speculation regarding whether the company will sell its $368 million bitcoin holdings for funding.
Quantum Panic Didn’t Crash Bitcoin—So What Did? Grayscale Reveals the Real Trigger
Grayscale Research suggests quantum fear isn't crashing Bitcoin; instead, a broad pullback from frontier tech assets is the real trigger.
Tether Gold (XAUT) Surpasses $3.3B Amid Rising Bullion Demand
Tether Gold (XAUT) has reached a $3.3 billion market capitalization as investors increasingly turn to tokenized bullion for stability amidst global economic uncertainty.
Bitcoin-Funded ‘Satoshi Scholarship’ Opens Lomond School Doors to Global Students
Scotland's Lomond School has introduced a Bitcoin-funded scholarship program to provide global students with two years of tuition and boarding.
Coinbase backs Kemet to expand institutional access to derivatives markets
Coinbase partnered with Kemet and made a strategic investment to enhance institutional access to its various crypto derivatives trading venues.
If GameStop buys eBay, Bitcoin payments could suddenly have a 135M-buyer marketplace test case
GameStop's $55.5 billion bid for eBay could potentially integrate Bitcoin into a massive global e-commerce marketplace.
Strive adds 444 BTC as treasury climbs to 15,000 Bitcoin
Strive acquired 444 BTC, increasing its treasury to 15,000 BTC, positioning it among top public Bitcoin holders.
Bitcoin’s 200-Week Moving Average is Signalling Bull Market Cues, Says Adam Back
Adam Back states Bitcoin's 200-week moving average crossing $60,000 signals a bull market, supported by sustained demand and long-term holder accumulation.
How AI Was Tricked Into Stealing $150,000 From Grok Wallet
An attacker tricked Grok's AI into authorizing a $150,000 transfer of DRB tokens using a gifted NFT and a coded reply.
SOL Strategies acquires HoudiniSwap in $18M deal to expand Solana infrastructure
SOL Strategies has acquired privacy-focused cross-chain aggregator HoudiniSwap for $18 million to strengthen its Solana infrastructure and institutional financial services.
Hut 8 swaps Coinbase loan for cheaper FalconX deal, slashing borrowing costs as it bets big on AI
Hut 8 has refinanced its $200 million bitcoin-backed loan with FalconX, reducing interest rates and freeing up 3,300 BTC for capital deployment.
Aave fights court-ordered $73 million ETH freeze, argues ‘a thief does not own what he steals’
Aave is legally challenging a court order freezing $73 million in recovered ETH, asserting the funds belong to victimized users, not hackers.
South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit launches Ethereum blockchain with Optimism Foundation support
Upbit is partnering with the Optimism Foundation to launch the GIWA Chain, a new self-managed Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain using the OP Stack.
Binance adds protection against physical threats as problems with crypto wrench attacks persist
Binance has launched a withdrawal lockdown feature to protect users from physical coercion and extortion known as wrench attacks.
SEC delays prediction market ETFs as issuers race to bring event contracts to retail
The SEC has delayed over two dozen prediction market ETFs, requesting more information on fund mechanics and disclosures from issuers.
US Bond Markets Sell Off As Iranian Drones Hit UAE Fujairah Hub
Iranian drone strikes on the UAE's Fujairah oil hub caused oil prices to surge and triggered a sell-off in U.S. Treasury bonds.
Why is crypto up today: Circle (CRCL), Coinbase (COIN) lead crypto stocks rally amid Clarity Act progress
Crypto stocks like Circle and Coinbase surged as Bitcoin topped $80,000 and progress on the U.S. Digital Asset Market Clarity Act improved.
How one trader used morse code to trick Grok into sending them billions of crypto tokens from its verified wallet
An attacker manipulated Grok using Morse code to trick a connected crypto-bot into unauthorizedly transferring billions of tokens from a wallet.
Rain expands stablecoin card network with Mastercard partnership
Rain has partnered with Mastercard to expand its stablecoin-backed card infrastructure for institutional clients.
Coinbase-incubated Base network adopts Succinct’s zero-knowledge tech
Base is integrating Succinct's zero-knowledge technology to enhance network security and transition toward faster cryptographic finality for Ethereum scaling.
Bernstein Sees Prediction Markets Go Institutional After First Block Trade
Bernstein analysts report that prediction markets are transitioning toward institutional adoption following the first successful bespoke block trade on the exchange Kalshi.
Strive’s (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase
Strive, Inc. has surpassed 15,000 BTC in its treasury following a $33.9 million purchase of 444 bitcoin.
Western Union’s USDPT Hands Crypto a 500,000-Location Cash Network on Solana
Western Union launched its USDPT stablecoin on Solana, utilizing its global agent network to bridge digital assets with physical cash access.
Oil Tops $120 as Iran Strikes UAE Tanker and Hormuz Closes Again
Global oil prices neared $120 after a drone strike on a UAE tanker led to the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Canada just got its first regulated digital dollar to take on the U.S. stablecoin's crypto dominance
Tetra Trust has launched CADD, a regulated Canadian-dollar stablecoin backed by major financial players to facilitate 24/7 institutional trade settlements.
Telegram set to lead TON network and become its largest validator
Telegram is assuming a primary leadership role in The Open Network (TON) by becoming its largest validator and implementing significant performance upgrades.
Binance targets real world crypto theft risk with Withdraw Protection feature
Binance has launched a new security feature allowing users to lock on-chain withdrawals to prevent crypto theft under physical duress or coercion.
DTC to begin tokenized asset rollout in July ahead of full launch as it gets feedback from BlackRock, Circle and others
The DTCC will launch a tokenization service for real-world assets in July 2026, supported by an industry working group of major financial firms.
Wall Street Tycoon DTCC Sets July Pilot, October Launch for Tokenized Securities Shift
The DTCC plans to launch a pilot for tokenized securities in July 2026, followed by a full commercial rollout in October.
Elon Musk Is Now Worth More Than an Average Country’s GDP
Elon Musk's net worth has reached $800 billion, surpassing the GDP of the average nation and sparking debate over extreme wealth concentration.
SEC pumps the brakes on prediction market ETFs set to debut this week: Reuters
The SEC has delayed the launch of 24 prediction market ETFs, citing concerns over product structure and investor risk.
Bitcoin retests $80K as ETF inflows and dominance surge
Bitcoin is testing the $80K level as institutional inflows and rising market dominance reflect a defensive investor preference for the leading cryptocurrency.
Crypto VC Haun Ventures raises $1 billion for funds investing in blockchain and AI
Venture capital firm Haun Ventures has successfully raised $1 billion to invest in blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other emerging financial technologies.
Trump’s World Liberty Finance (WLFI) sues Tron’s Justin Sun – Everything we know so far
World Liberty Financial and Justin Sun have initiated mutual lawsuits, highlighting a legal battle over frozen assets, alleged market manipulation, and defamation claims.
WLFI Soars 12% As World Liberty Financial Sues Justin Sun for Defamation
World Liberty Financial is suing Justin Sun for defamation, alleging a smear campaign to lower the price of its WLFI token.
DTCC sets October launch for tokenized securities platform in Wall Street blockchain push
DTCC will pilot a tokenized securities platform in July and launch it in October, aiming to enhance market liquidity and efficiency.
Western Union launches USDPT stablecoin issued by Anchorage on Solana
Western Union launched USDPT, a U.S. dollar stablecoin on Solana, for 24/7 global payment settlements.
K Wave Media Shifts $485M from Bitcoin to AI Infrastructure
K Wave Media is reallocating $485 million from its planned Bitcoin treasury strategy into artificial intelligence infrastructure and data center development.
Kraken’s parent company alleges custodian Etana misappropriated $25 million
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, claims that former custodian Etana misappropriated $25 million through a Ponzi-like scheme.
Bitget CFD Volume Surges to $8B as Gold Trading Drives Accelerated Growth
Bitget's daily CFD trading volume hit $8 billion, fueled largely by significant investor interest in gold trading.
FINRA green lights Securitize for tokenized IPO underwriting and custody
FINRA has approved Securitize to act as an underwriter and custodian for tokenized IPOs, marking a significant milestone for blockchain-based securities.
Hut 8 Secures $200M Bitcoin-Backed Credit Facility from FalconX
Hut 8 has refinanced its Bitcoin-backed loan with a new $200 million deal from FalconX, lowering interest rates and unencumbering 3,300 BTC.
DTCC to run first live tokenized asset trades in July, eyes October rollout
The DTCC will launch live tokenized asset trading in July, with a full commercial rollout scheduled for October following SEC clearance.
Bitget Celebrates Blockchain4Youth’s 3rd Anniversary with Bitcoin Pizza Day Resume Delivery Campaign
Bitget is celebrating the third anniversary of its Blockchain4Youth initiative by launching a creative campaign that delivers student resumes on physical pizza boxes.
BitMine adds 101,745 ETH for $238 million in third straight weekly buy above 100,000 tokens
BitMine purchased 101,745 ETH for $238 million, marking its third consecutive week acquiring over 100,000 tokens as it nears its 5% supply target.
Tom Lee says 'crypto spring' started as largest Ethereum treasury buys $238 million in ether
Bitmine acquired $238 million in Ethereum as Chairman Thomas Lee declared the beginning of a new crypto market cycle.
Stablecoin startup Rain joins Mastercard as a Principal Member
Stablecoin infrastructure startup Rain has become a Mastercard Principal Member to expand its card offerings and explore onchain settlement capabilities.
Kraken Parent Payward Accuses Etana of $25 Million Ponzi-Like Custody Fraud
Payward, Kraken's parent company, has sued Etana Custody and its CEO for allegedly misappropriating over $25 million in a Ponzi-like scheme.
CLARITY Act markup could come next week after stablecoin deal breakthrough
A compromise on stablecoin rewards in the CLARITY Act increases the likelihood of a Senate Banking Committee markup scheduled for mid-May.
Binance is launching a withdrawal lock to help deter crypto wrench attacks
Binance has introduced a user-controlled withdrawal lock feature designed to protect customers from physical coercion and forced asset transfers.
Strategy (MSTR) Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Earnings, Stock Jumps Over 10% in 2 Days
Strategy has paused its Bitcoin accumulation program ahead of its earnings report, while its stock price has climbed over 10% in two days.
MicroStrategy Halts Preferred-Share Sales That Powered April’s Bitcoin Buying
MicroStrategy has paused sales of its preferred-share classes, which were previously used to finance significant Bitcoin purchases in April.
‘Meritless PR stunt’: Justin Sun downplays Trump-backed WLFI defamation countersuit as frozen token dispute escalates
World Liberty Financial and Justin Sun are locked in a legal battle involving frozen tokens, defamation allegations, and claims of project fraud.
SEC Delays Review of Prediction Market ETFs: Reuters
The SEC has delayed the launch of several prediction market ETFs, requesting further information regarding their product structure and risk disclosures.
Trump-affiliated World Liberty sues Justin Sun for 'defamation' after Tron creator's lawsuit
World Liberty, a crypto project linked to Donald Trump, sued Justin Sun for defamation, alleging misconduct following Sun's own lawsuit against the company.
Will AI Save Bitcoin Miners? Q1 Crypto Earnings Preview
Bitcoin miners face thinning margins post-halving, with investors looking to AI hosting contracts to determine if they can offset rising production costs.
Bitcoin Price May Hit $96K as Institutions Absorb 500% of Daily New BTC Supply
Bitcoin could reach $96,000 by June as institutional demand significantly outpaces the daily supply of newly mined coins.