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Labor unions urge senators to oppose crypto legislation ahead of vote
Five major US labor unions are pressuring senators to reject the Clarity Act, citing potential risks to workers' retirement savings.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong gets behind CLARITY Act ahead of Thursday markup
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expressed support for the CLARITY Act, citing a bipartisan compromise on stablecoin regulations ahead of the Senate markup.
What is the Next Resistance Level For Bitcoin Price?
Bitcoin is facing a critical resistance zone between $83,000 and $85,000, with potential for further gains if this barrier is successfully cleared.
Trump’s CEO-filled China visit can decide whether Bitcoin’s $80,000 risk rally survives this week
President Trump's visit to China with business leaders serves as a critical test for Bitcoin's sustainability amid inflation concerns and high market leverage.
Oil prices rise as US-Iran standoff shuts down the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices have surged as tensions between the US and Iran lead to the closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway.
Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal as China limits soybean imports
The upcoming Xi-Trump summit may address agricultural trade, though China's shift toward South American suppliers and changing demographics complicate US soybean export goals.
Trump and Xi discuss potential deal to revive US energy exports to China
President Trump and Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to negotiate reviving US liquefied natural gas and oil exports to China.
Fidelity International’s first tokenized fund receives top-tier AAA-mf rating from Moody’s
Fidelity International launched a tokenized liquidity fund, FILQ, which has received a top-tier AAA-mf rating from Moody's.
South Korea proposes AI tax dividend, KOSPI tumbles 5.1%
South Korea's presidential advisor suggested taxing AI profits for a citizen dividend, causing the KOSPI to drop 5.1%.
Bitcoin Price on Knife’s Edge: Liquidation Explosion Awaits at $82,000
Bitcoin is poised for a major move, caught between liquidation zones at $80,000 and $82,000.
Senate Confirms Bitcoin Friendly Kevin Warsh As Fed Chair Ahead of Clarity Act Vote
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chair in a 54–45 vote.
US President Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘on life support’
President Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire 'on life support,' calling Iran's counterproposal 'garbage,' impacting markets.
Ray Dalio critiques Bitcoin’s safe-haven status, favors gold
Ray Dalio argues Bitcoin is not a safe haven due to its volatility, size, and transparency, favoring gold instead.
Retiring With Bitcoin by 2030: Hoax or Real Financial Strategy?
Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a potential retirement asset, but its extreme volatility necessitates careful planning, diversification, and a long-term investment horizon.
Hyperliquid Whale Shorts $70M in Crypto: Should Bitcoin Investors Be Worried?
A Hyperliquid whale initiated a $70M short position, but analysis suggests it's a technical, short-term move, not a bearish fundamental shift.
UK government bonds and sterling fall as pressure on Starmer rises
UK government bonds and sterling declined due to rising political pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer after significant local election losses.
Polymarket Records First Drop in Monthly Trading Volume Since August
Polymarket experienced its first monthly trading volume decline since August, dropping 8.9% in April amid increasing competition and regulatory scrutiny.
Kevin Warsh wins Senate confirmation as Fed chair amid inflation pressure
Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the next Fed chair, facing inflation challenges and President Trump's push for lower interest rates.
Amazon launches debut Swiss franc bonds in record six-part deal worth $3.6 billion
Amazon issued its first-ever Swiss franc bonds in a record $3.6 billion six-part deal to fund massive AI infrastructure investments.
OpenAI’s IPO faces scrutiny as Congress probes Sam Altman’s investments
Sam Altman faces congressional and state investigations into his personal investments, raising concerns ahead of OpenAI's massive anticipated public offering.
Two AI Tokens Lead May Rally, But Risks Are Rising
LAB and Billions Network (BILL) tokens are leading May's crypto rally with significant gains, driven by AI utility and decentralized identity narratives, respectively.
Ethereum app builder Consensys has delayed its potential IPO until fall
Consensys has postponed its planned initial public offering until at least this fall, citing poor market conditions and economic uncertainty.
Bitcoin Holder Recovers 5 BTC From 11-Year Locked Wallet Using Claude AI
A Bitcoin user successfully recovered 5 BTC from an 11-year-old wallet by utilizing Claude AI to analyze old computer files and debug recovery software.
Senate votes to confirm Trump-pick Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh, a Trump appointee with crypto investments, to the Federal Reserve Board.
Grayscale files to launch first spot ETF for Zcash privacy coin
Grayscale Investments has filed to convert its Zcash Trust into a regulated spot ETF, marking a potential milestone for privacy coins.
Hyperliquid dominates weekly blockchain fee revenue as vertical chains gain ground
Hyperliquid led weekly blockchain fee revenue with 43% market share, outperforming general-purpose chains through specialized perpetual trading infrastructure.
Global financial crisis fears grow as bond yields hit 1998 levels and Bitcoin drops below $80,000
Rising bond yields, inflation, and geopolitical shocks are fueling global economic instability, testing Bitcoin's resilience as a financial asset.
The Bitcoin Society halts plans to build crypto treasury after brutal Q1
The Bitcoin Society has suspended its Bitcoin accumulation program following a difficult first quarter marked by a 20% price drop.
Trump proposes temporary suspension of federal gas tax amid rising fuel prices due to Iran war
President Trump has proposed a temporary federal gas tax suspension to help offset rising fuel costs caused by the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Scott Bessent reaffirms US, Japan coordination on currency moves
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japan's Finance Minister reaffirmed cooperation to manage excessive currency market swings.
Societe Generale Expands Tokenized Collateral and Stablecoin Push on Canton
Societe Generale-FORGE is deploying its EURCV and USDCV stablecoins on the Canton Network to facilitate tokenized collateral and repo financing.
Crypto Hopefuls Watch As Trump Weighs 250 Pardons for America’s 250th Birthday
The White House is considering issuing 250 presidential pardons for America's 250th birthday, drawing attention from various high-profile crypto figures seeking clemency.
Bitget UEX Report: Retail Investors Move Beyond Crypto as 52% Add Equities And 51% Use AI
A new Bitget report reveals that retail investors are diversifying into equities, commodities, and AI-driven tools beyond traditional cryptocurrency trading.
Jupiter taps Bitwise to curate institutional-grade Solana-based USDe lending market
Jupiter has partnered with Bitwise to launch an isolated USDe lending market on the Solana-based Jupiter Lend protocol.
US Government Asks for $1M in Forfeiture from Ex-Celsius Exec Ahead of Sentencing
Former Celsius executive Roni Cohen-Pavon has agreed to a $1 million forfeiture ahead of his upcoming sentencing for fraud and market manipulation.
River integrates OKX DEX for one-tap swaps to satUSD
River has integrated OKX DEX’s X Routing algorithm to allow users to swap various tokens into its satUSD stablecoin with a single tap.
Coinbase CEO Says Crypto Bill Could Rewire American Finance — Senate Votes Thursday
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong supports a new crypto market structure bill, signaling a breakthrough in long-stalled legislative negotiations before a crucial Senate committee vote.
Venice Token jumps after Upbit listing opens Korean markets to VVV
Venice Token (VVV) surged after listing on South Korea's Upbit exchange, gaining access to a large retail market.
A Phone Call From Trump Just Earned Nvidia Stock a Potential 30% Boost
Nvidia stock is up 32% after a bull flag breakout, boosted by Trump's call for Jensen Huang to join his China delegation.
Ledger Joins Kraken in Pausing US IPO, Stalling Crypto’s 2026 Public Listing Wave
Ledger has paused its US IPO plans, following Kraken, potentially delaying crypto's public listing wave in 2026.
Wall Street is buying XRP while Binance traders keep betting against it
XRP faces a market divide as institutional investors increase spot demand while derivatives traders continue to bet against the asset's price.
Fidelity International Launches Tokenized Fund With Chainlink Support
Fidelity International has launched a Moody’s-rated tokenized money market fund using Chainlink’s infrastructure to provide real-time asset data.
The Protocol: Solana’s ‘Alpenglow’ upgrade is live for testing
Solana has launched its “Alpenglow” consensus upgrade on a community test cluster, marking a significant step toward a mainnet release.
Metaplanet delays preferred share listing amid challenging Japanese market structure
Metaplanet has postponed its perpetual preferred share listing due to regulatory complexities and the need to establish new dividend infrastructure in Japan.
Trump rejects Iran’s proposal, says ceasefire is ‘on life support’
President Trump has rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal, describing the diplomatic process as being on life support due to conflicting demands.
Japan says Scott Bessent offers understanding on yen policy
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled US support for Japanese efforts to stabilize the yen during recent meetings in Tokyo.
UK parliament to probe Nigel Farage’s $6.8 million donation from crypto billionaire
UK authorities are investigating Nigel Farage for failing to declare a $6.8 million donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.
How to Buy Poly Truth ($PTRUE): The AI Prediction Market Tool Explained
Poly Truth is an AI tool providing data-backed probability analysis for prediction markets, currently in presale.
Bitcoin Suisse Secures Bermuda Regulatory Approvals for International Digital Asset Expansion
Bitcoin Suisse has received dual regulatory approvals from the Bermuda Monetary Authority to expand its institutional digital asset management services internationally.
Immunefi to absorb Code4rena bug bounty customers after shutdown decision
Code4rena is shutting down its competitive auditing platform, with Immunefi stepping in to support the migration of its bug bounty customers.
JPMorgan’s prime-brokerage balances hit record high amid market volatility
JPMorgan’s prime-brokerage client balances reached record highs as institutional investors increased trading activity amid significant market volatility.
Sen. Kennedy’s CLARITY Act Vote Locks In Senate Banking Committee Passage
Senator John Kennedy’s support ensures the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act will pass out of the Senate Banking Committee.
In the green: 70% of long-term holders are in profit as the bitcoin floor hardens
70% of recent Bitcoin buyers are in profit, indicating a hardening market floor and reduced selling pressure.
Ledger shelves US IPO plans, weighs private fundraising: Report
Hardware wallet maker Ledger has postponed its US IPO due to market conditions and may pursue private fundraising instead.
Australian watchdog warns of AI’s role in escalating money laundering
Australia's Austrac warns AI is automating money laundering, increasing its scale and sophistication.
Clarity Act revision gains industry support after key compromises on stablecoin yield and tokenization
The revised CLARITY Act, with compromises on stablecoin yield and tokenization, is gaining industry and banking lobby support.
Four-Year Highs In US PPI Data Cost Bitcoin the $80,000 Mark
Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 as US PPI inflation hit a four-year high, increasing Fed tightening odds.
CLARITY Act faces 100+ amendments as bankers send 8,000 demand letters against stablecoin rewards
The CLARITY Act faces over 100 amendments, with bankers lobbying against stablecoin rewards, while other proposals address Fed access and DeFi.
Bitcoin vs. gold: 26% relative undervaluation
Bitcoin is 26% undervalued relative to gold, according to WisdomTree's model, suggesting a shift from risk asset to monetary asset.
Hot producer prices torch rate cut hopes and drag crypto lower
Surging producer prices have extinguished hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, causing a significant downturn in the crypto market.
Trump embarks on first US state visit to China since 2017, and crypto markets are watching closely
President Trump's state visit to China, with a delegation of tech leaders, is closely watched by crypto markets for potential impacts on technology, trade, and capital flows.
More than 100 amendments filed targeting stablecoins, ethics and DeFi ahead of Senate Banking Committee Clarity Act vote
Lawmakers have proposed over 100 amendments to the Clarity Act, focusing on stablecoin regulations, DeFi, and ethics regarding presidential crypto interests.
Arthur Hayes and the Man Who Called Bitcoin Near $100 Say Buy the Dip
Arthur Hayes and Davinci Jeremie advise buying Bitcoin dips, attributing the price drop to macro pressures and forced shakeouts.
US government alerts banks to IRGC sanctions evasion tactics involving crypto infrastructure
FinCEN warns US banks that the IRGC is using digital asset infrastructure and intermediaries to evade sanctions.
Trump delays plan to suspend tariffs on imported beef as ranchers push back
The Trump administration postponed suspending beef import tariffs due to opposition from ranchers concerned about competition.
Telecom giant KDDI to acquire 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group in $65 million deal
KDDI will acquire a 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group for $65 million to expand cryptocurrency access in Japan.
Clarity Act amendments would remake key parts of crypto bill but have doubtful future
Dozens of amendments targeting the U.S. crypto market structure bill are being proposed ahead of a Senate hearing, though most are unlikely to be adopted.
US government sanctions three individuals, nine companies aiding Iranian oil shipments to China
The US Treasury sanctioned three individuals and nine companies for helping Iran ship oil to China, using front operations in Hong Kong, the UAE, and Oman.
Animoca-backed NUVA connects Figure's $19 billion of tokenized assets to Ethereum
NUVA, backed by Animoca, brings $19 billion of tokenized assets to Ethereum, enabling DeFi access.
Did Pi Coin Price Just Flash a Date for a 23% Breakout Revival?
Pi Coin's price may see a 23% breakout revival on May 15, coinciding with PiScan's maintenance completion.