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CryptoSlate
Bitcoin’s $80k reclaim is starting to look like a momentary Asia-led AI trade in disguise
Bitcoin's recent rise to $80,000 appears driven more by broader market enthusiasm for AI-related technology stocks than by crypto-specific factors.
Crypto Briefing
Strategy reports $82 million in stock sales as Bitcoin buying pauses
MicroStrategy sold $82 million in stock last week but did not purchase additional Bitcoin, maintaining its current treasury holdings.
Cointelegraph
South Korea Crypto Industry Pushes Back on AML Rule
South Korean crypto exchanges are opposing proposed AML regulations that would require reporting most overseas asset transfers as suspicious.
The Block
SOL Strategies to acquire cross-chain swap aggregator Houdini for $18 million
SOL Strategies has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the cross-chain swap aggregator HoudiniSwap for $18 million.
BeInCrypto
GameStop Proposes $55.5 Billion eBay Acquisition
GameStop has launched a $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay, aiming to appoint Ryan Cohen as CEO of the combined retail entity.
CoinDesk
Kraken parent Payward closes $550 million Bitnomial deal, securing full CFTC derivatives stack
Payward has acquired Bitnomial for $550 million, securing a full CFTC-regulated derivatives stack to expand its U.S. crypto trading offerings.
CoinDesk
Laywer pops up on Arbitrum DAO forums seeking funds for victims of decades-old North Korean terrorist acts
An attorney is seeking to seize frozen Arbitrum funds to satisfy court judgments against North Korea for past terrorist attacks.
BeInCrypto
ETHMilan Returns for Its Fourth Edition May 21 –22 at Milan’s Museum of Science and Technology
ETHMilan returns for its fourth edition on May 21–22, 2026, at Milan’s Museum of Science and Technology to explore Web3 and blockchain innovation.
CoinDesk
Bitcoin stalls near $80,000. Stocks and ETF inflows still point to a breakout: Crypto Daily
Bitcoin faces resistance at $80,000, but sustained institutional ETF inflows and strong equity markets suggest a potential upward breakout.
CoinDesk
Iran missile report sends bitcoin back to $79,000, with ETH, SOL, DOGE sharply lower
Bitcoin dropped to $79,000 following unverified reports of an Iranian missile strike on a U.S. warship, triggering geopolitical market uncertainty.
Crypto Briefing
Iranian forces target US vessel in Hormuz standoff, Bitcoin retreats
Bitcoin prices dipped toward $79,000 following reports of a military confrontation between Iranian forces and a US Navy vessel near Hormuz.
Cointelegraph
Bitcoin Trader Sees $88,000 and Higher After BTC Hits Three-Month High
Bitcoin reached the $80,000 mark for the first time in three months, sparking debates among traders about potential further gains or bearish risks.
Cointelegraph
GameStop makes $55.5B offer to buy eBay in surprise takeover bid
GameStop has launched an unsolicited $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay in a strategic move to pivot beyond its traditional retail operations.
CryptoSlate
Bitcoin bulls set sights on $90,000 this week after briefly reclaiming $80,000
Bitcoin briefly topped $80,000 amid aggressive futures-led buying, though market analysts remain cautious due to underlying macroeconomic instability and leveraged volatility.
CoinDesk
Coinbase boosts Solana trading with DFlow integration
Coinbase has integrated the DFlow protocol to significantly reduce trade failures and improve liquidity for Solana-based tokens.
CoinDesk
Crypto bears got it wrong again, losing $300 million in liquidations: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin's surge toward $80,000 triggered over $300 million in short liquidations as bearish traders were caught offside by the market rally.
Cointelegraph
Capital B Raises $1.2M from Adam Back to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
Capital B secured $1.28 million in funding from Blockstream CEO Adam Back to accelerate its corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy.
BeInCrypto
North Korea Calls Cyber Threat Allegations “Absurd Slander” as DPRK Hack Losses Mount
North Korea denies involvement in cybercrime, dismissing allegations as slander despite blockchain reports linking the nation to billions in stolen cryptocurrency.
BeInCrypto
Zcash Outpaces Bitcoin and Ethereum, but Analyst Flags Three Cracks in the Rally
Zcash has surged recently, but analysts warn that a lack of on-chain support and waning social sentiment could threaten the rally's sustainability.
The Block
North Korea blames ‘reptile media’ over reports of crypto theft
North Korea has dismissed reports of state-sponsored cryptocurrency theft as "absurd slander" despite data showing significant links to regime-affiliated hacking.
Cointelegraph
US law firm attempts to block transfer of frozen ETH from Kelp exploit
Gerstein Harrow LLP filed a restraining notice to block the movement of frozen Ethereum funds linked to the North Korea-affiliated Kelp exploit.
CoinDesk
Jobs data, earnings calls: Crypto Week Ahead
The upcoming week features critical U.S. jobs data, major cryptocurrency firm earnings reports, and central bank discussions impacting digital asset markets.
BeInCrypto
XRP ETFs End 3-Week Green Run as Weekly Flows Turn Negative
XRP ETFs saw a net outflow last week, ending a three-week streak of gains while liquidity on Binance hit a five-year low.
BeInCrypto
Ethplorer’s Aleksandr Vat Says Ethereum’s Altseason Already Happened
Aleksandr Vat of Ethplorer argues that altseason has occurred within balance sheet compositions rather than being reflected in traditional token price charts.
CoinDesk
The bitcoin ETF recovery in flows is real. It is just not complete yet
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs show two months of net inflows, though they have yet to reach previous record highs.
BeInCrypto
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the First Week of May 2026
Major cryptocurrency projects including Hyperliquid, Ethena, and RedStone are scheduled to unlock significant token supplies during the first week of May 2026.
The Block
Kraken parent Payward completes Bitnomial acquisition, unlocking US crypto derivatives offering
Payward, Kraken's parent company, has acquired Bitnomial to launch regulated crypto derivatives, including spot margin, perpetuals, and options, for U.S. clients.
Cointelegraph
Bitcoin Rallies to $80K, Highest Price Since January
Bitcoin surpassed $80,000 for the first time since January, driven by strong institutional demand and positive market sentiment.
BeInCrypto
Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng Lays Out Case for Crypto’s Transformational Growth
Binance CEO Richard Teng highlights crypto’s massive growth potential by comparing its current market footprint to traditional finance and payment sectors.
Cointelegraph
CFTC Gets Mixed Responses to Prediction Market Rulemaking
The CFTC received over 1,500 public comments regarding proposed regulations for prediction markets, highlighting deep divisions between industry supporters and state regulators.
BeInCrypto
US Private Financial Assets Hit Record 6.7x GDP as Wealth Gap Widens
US private-sector financial assets have reached a record 6.7 times the nation's GDP, signaling a significant widening of the wealth gap.
CoinDesk
Strategy pauses bitcoin (BTC) buys before Tuesday earnings
Strategy has temporarily suspended its weekly bitcoin purchases ahead of the company's first-quarter earnings report scheduled for Tuesday.
The Block
The Funding: How DeFi hacks could hit crypto funds
Rising DeFi hacks are pressuring crypto funds through token price drops, complex portfolio exposures, and increased liquidity and borrowing risks.
Cointelegraph
Stablecoin Label Outdated as Crypto Evolves Into Global Financial Rails
a16z Crypto argues that the term "stablecoin" is outdated, as these assets have evolved into foundational infrastructure for the global financial system.
CoinDesk
Veteran trader Peter Brandt sees bitcoin hitting $250,000, but only after a bottom later this year
Veteran trader Peter Brandt predicts Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by 2029, following a market bottom expected between September and October 2026.
CoinDesk
XRP price: What next as Ripple-linked token breaks above $1.40
XRP surged past $1.40 on high trading volume, signaling potential bullish momentum if the asset can maintain this new support level.
CoinDesk
DOGE price: Dogecoin jumps 4% to lead gains among majors as bitcoin zooms higher
Dogecoin surged 4% to $0.1119 as a significant volume spike pushed it past key resistance alongside Bitcoin's rally past $80,000.
CoinDesk
Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as flows build, but traders hedge and doubt a breakout
Bitcoin surpassed $80,000 driven by ETF inflows and leverage, though traders remain cautious regarding potential for further gains.
Cointelegraph
Stablecoin Firms $112B Opportunity LATAM Remittance Market
Bybit executive Claudia Wang suggests firms should target the $112 billion non-US-to-Mexico Latin American remittance market to drive growth and better serve regional needs.
BeInCrypto
Prediction Markets Hit New Milestones, but Most Traders Are Losing, WSJ Finds
While prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are seeing record volume, recent data indicates that the vast majority of retail traders are losing money.
The Block
Bitcoin rises past $80,000, breaking ‘major’ psychological resistance zone
Bitcoin surpassed $80,000 amid a broader market rally and sustained ETF inflows, despite geopolitical tensions involving the U.S. and Iran.
The Block
Michael Saylor’s Strategy pauses weekly bitcoin purchases ahead of Q1 earnings release
Strategy has temporarily paused its regular weekly bitcoin acquisitions as it prepares for its first-quarter earnings report.
BeInCrypto
Bitcoin Pushes to $80,000 as Trump’s Project Freedom Pressures Oil Prices
Bitcoin rallied to $80,000 while oil prices dipped following President Trump's announcement of a military operation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Crypto Briefing
Upbit operator Dunamu taps Optimism Foundation to build GIWA Chain as first self-managed enterprise L2
Dunamu is partnering with the Optimism Foundation to launch its GIWA Chain as the first self-managed layer 2 network using OP Enterprise.
BeInCrypto
How the Iran War Is Quietly Crushing Americans’ Credit Access
Geopolitical conflict and rising oil prices are causing U.S. lenders to tighten credit standards, making borrowing harder for middle-income Americans.
The Block
New York AG settles for $5 million with Uphold in first enforcement action against a crypto yield product promoter
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $5 million settlement with Uphold over its misleading promotion of the failed CredEarn crypto yield product.
BeInCrypto
The Dark Web Is Losing Its Scare – For Better or Worse?
High-profile dark web hack claims are increasingly being debunked, signaling that the digital underworld's reputation as a fearsome threat is fading.
BeInCrypto
Tom Lee Says Crypto Already Moved Through a Hidden Bear Phase
Fundstrat's Tom Lee and Raoul Pal suggest the recent market downturn represents a mid-cycle correction rather than the start of a broader bear market.
BeInCrypto
Ethereum Exit Queue Explodes 72,000% After DeFi Hack Wave
A massive surge in Ethereum validator exits follows a record-breaking month of DeFi exploits that cost users $625 million.
BeInCrypto
AI Capex Boom Drives Hottest ETF Trade Into Semiconductors, Not Crypto
Retail investors are prioritizing semiconductor ETFs over crypto funds, driven by an massive surge in AI-related infrastructure capital expenditures.
CryptoSlate
Fake HSBC bank stablecoins hit the market showcasing dangerous new crypto scam wave
Fraudsters are exploiting the upcoming launch of regulated bank stablecoins by issuing fake tokens using the names of licensed institutions in Hong Kong.
The Block
North Korea terrorism creditors move to seize Arbitrum-frozen Kelp DAO ETH ahead of DeFi United vote
Creditors seeking damages for North Korean terrorism have filed a restraining notice to seize ETH frozen by Arbitrum DAO following the Kelp DAO exploit.
CoinDesk
Policy Summit and other things at Consensus 2026: State of Crypto
Consensus 2026 in Miami features a comprehensive lineup of policy sessions exploring the intersection of cryptocurrency, regulation, and government.
BeInCrypto
MicroStrategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of May 5 Q1 Earnings
MicroStrategy has paused its weekly Bitcoin purchases ahead of its first-quarter 2026 earnings report scheduled for May 5.
BeInCrypto
5 Reasons Why OFAC’s $344 Million USDT Freeze May Not Be Iran-Linked, Expert Reveals
Blockchain firm Nominis suggests OFAC's $344 million USDT freeze may link to Chinese infrastructure, not Iran, based on wallet anomalies.
CryptoSlate
A Tether-linked billionaire poured £22M into UK politics – Now new donation rules may close the door
New UK regulations limiting overseas and crypto donations threaten the funding of Reform UK, which relied heavily on billionaire donor Christopher Harborne.
CryptoSlate
Why XRP Ledger is becoming a $3.6B hot spot for tokenized energy commodities
The XRP Ledger is attracting significant investment in tokenized energy commodities, primarily driven by infrastructure-focused represented assets like the JMWH energy token.
CoinDesk
U.S. voters don't trust Trump administration to oversee crypto sector, CoinDesk poll finds
A CoinDesk poll reveals that 62% of U.S. voters distrust the Trump administration's oversight of the cryptocurrency industry.
CoinDesk
Americans still prefer banks over crypto for financial access, CoinDesk's survey shows
A CoinDesk survey reveals that 65% of Americans trust traditional banks over cryptocurrency for financial inclusion, despite crypto's growing cultural presence.
CoinDesk
Crypto is at the bottom of U.S. voters' priorities heading into the midterm, CoinDesk survey shows
A CoinDesk survey reveals that U.S. voters rank cryptocurrency as a low-priority issue for the upcoming midterm elections.
BeInCrypto
Pizza Orders Near Pentagon Spark Fresh Iran War Jitters
Unusual late-night pizza delivery activity near the Pentagon and SOUTHCOM has sparked market speculation regarding the stability of the 2026 Iran ceasefire.
Cointelegraph
Crypto, AI Super PACs Flood Midterms As Poll Finds Most Americans Distrust Both Industries
A new poll reveals that most Americans distrust crypto and AI despite massive spending by industry-aligned super PACs in the 2026 midterms.
BeInCrypto
BlackRock Signals OCC Tokenized Reserve Cap Would Threaten BUIDL Growth
BlackRock has urged the OCC to remove a proposed 20% cap on tokenized reserve assets, citing potential harm to BUIDL's growth.
CryptoSlate
Wall Street’s $292 billion risk-on rotation just created a new bullish setup for Bitcoin
A massive $292 billion shift from cash to risk assets and strong institutional sentiment suggest a bullish outlook for Bitcoin.
Cointelegraph
Iran Crypto Exchange Nobitex Tied to Kharrazi Family, Reuters Finds
A Reuters investigation reveals Iran's largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, was founded by brothers linked to the influential and politically connected Kharrazi family.
BeInCrypto
Oil Price Hits $120 as China Blocks US Sanctions on Five Refineries
China invoked its 2021 anti-sanctions law to shield five refineries from U.S. penalties, causing oil prices to briefly spike past $120 per barrel.
CryptoSlate
XRP’s leverage has been flushed out while price holds – and the next move is now wide open
XRP's reduced leverage and stable price, supported by institutional adoption and improved market structure, suggest potential for significant future price movement.
BeInCrypto
Solana’s Founder Warns AI Could Crack Post-Quantum Cryptography Schemes
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko warns that AI poses a significant threat to post-quantum cryptography, advocating for multisig redundancy as a protective measure.
Cointelegraph
New York forces Uphold to pay $5M over fraudulent crypto investment scheme
New York Attorney General Letitia James reached a $5 million settlement with Uphold for misleading users regarding a fraudulent crypto lending product.
Cointelegraph
Crypto Industry Will Be ‘Just Fine’ If CLARITY Act Doesn’t Pass: Chris Perkins
Chris Perkins argues the US crypto industry will remain resilient even if the CLARITY Act fails to become law.
CryptoSlate

Solana’s 300ms speed boost to outrun trading bots might come with a hidden cost
Cointelegraph

DoubleZero adds Kalshi election market data ahead of US midterms
CryptoSlate

It looks like a stock and trades like a stock, but it isn’t actually a stock – what is it?
Cointelegraph

Consensys to split into MetaMask and institutional blockchain company
Bitcoin Magazine

Steak ‘n Shake Says Sales Grew Double Digits Since Bitcoin Adoption
CryptoSlate

How 4,100 stolen Bitcoin bankrolled a life of private jets and supercars
Bitcoin Magazine

Iran Continues Using Bitcoin To Keep Economy Stable: Report
The Block

DoubleZero adds Kalshi’s election markets ahead of November midterms
The Block

Solana treasury firm SkyAI faces board challenge from would-be acquirer Forward Industries, shareholder group
The Block

Bitcoin miners are missing the crypto rally as exchanges, stablecoins surge
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