US government’s crypto holdings rise by over $4B since April 1
Uncle Sam’s crypto wallet got a whole lot fatter this spring. The US government’s cryptocurrency holdings have climbed by more...
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Gustavo Petro Warns Fossil-Fueled Crypto Mining Will Trigger ‘Climate Collapse’
Key TakeawaysColombia’s Gustavo Petro warned that fossil-fueled Bitcoin mining risks global climate collapse.Paraguay holds the 4th largest global hashrate, while...
Crypto Firms Race to ‘Quantum-Proof’ Wallets Before Bitcoin, Ethereum Networks Catch Up
In brief Firms are building quantum-resistant wallets ahead of blockchain upgrades. Approaches range from MPC upgrades to layer-2 overlays. Experts...
Putin says ceasefire prompted by Ukraine security warnings, crypto markets react cautiously
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral two-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The ceasefire, running from May 7 to...
Venezuela Upholds Crypto Mining Ban as Power Demand Hits 9-Year Peak
Key TakeawaysOn May 7, peak 15,579 MW demand prompted Venezuela to reiterate bitcoin mining ban measures.The ban impacts local miners,...
Australian Police Seize Millions in Bitcoin From Alleged Darknet Marketplace Operator
In brief New South Wales Police seized 52.3 Bitcoin worth about $4.2 million USD during raids in Ingleburn on May...
Bitcoin Strength Carries On As Altcoins Remain Under Clear Pressure
Key points:Bitcoin needs to hold above $78,000 to avoid a trend reversal and return to $80,000 as resistance.Altcoin buyers have...
SEC Commissioner Urges Restraint on Crypto Rules as Retail Trading Expands
Key TakeawaysPeirce said regulators should understand evolving markets before deciding whether new rules are needed.Retail investors continue trading crypto, metals,...
Kelp DAO Fallout Pushes Solv, DeFi Protocols Toward Chainlink
Decentralized finance protocols are reevaluating their blockchain oracle providers’ security after the fallout from the $293 million Kelp DAO exploit...
KelpDAO Hack Fallout Pushes Another DeFi Protocol Toward Chainlink CCIP Migration
Chainlink CCIP just secured another major DeFi migration. Bitcoin-focused DeFi platform Solv Protocol announced that it is fully migrating...
SEC Targets Onchain Trading Rules and Crypto Vault Oversight
Key TakeawaysAtkins highlighted broader SEC interest in formal onchain market structure rulemaking.Blockchain-based trading and clearing systems may receive tailored regulatory...
BlackRock says Bitcoin and liquid alternatives gain appeal as 60/40 portfolio loses its edge
BlackRock said advisors should consider Bitcoin, gold, and alternative strategies as portfolio diversifiers as stock and bond correlations remain elevated...
Core Scientific Buys Polaris Bitcoin Mine for $421M Oklahoma AI Power Expansion
This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The...
Bitcoin Dips Below $80K as Analysts Say Profit-Taking Is on the Rise
In brief Bitcoin's rally stalled on Thursday as the top crypto asset fell below $80,000. Analysts at CryptoQuant note that...
Why Are Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Falling Today?
Bitcoin dropped below $80,000. Ethereum fell under $2,300. XRP slipped to $1.38. The total crypto market cap shed 1.51% to...
Prediction Market Fight Deepens as 40 States Push Back on CFTC
Key TakeawaysStates argued sports-related prediction markets function as wagers, not federally regulated derivatives.Kalshi court wins have raised the stakes for...
Bitcoin eyes $83K as Trump pauses Strait of Hormuz military operation, Iran signals cooperation
Bitcoin climbed past $82,800 this morning as signs of de-escalation between the US and Iran boosted risk appetite, putting the...
Cardano price forecast: what does surge to $0.27 mean for ADA?
Cardano price was up 5% as bulls broke above $0.27 amid Bitcoin’s surge. Bullish RSI at 66 and rising open...
Zcash Eyes Another 40% Price Jump as US Hedge Fund Reveals ‘Significant Position’ in ZEC
Zcash (ZEC) has outperformed the broader crypto market over the past month, rising by over 125% compared to an average...
Bitcoin Tops $82K As Altcoins Push Through Key Resistance Levels
Key points:Bitcoin is expected to face selling at $84,000, but a shallow pullback increases the likelihood of an upside breakout.Several...
Banks Reject Stablecoin Yield Compromise, Demanding Stricter Crypto Limits
Key Takeaways: Rejecting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act over a rule, banks seek to prevent deposit flights. Eleanor Terrett...
Tom Lee Declares Crypto Spring as Bitmine Buys $238M ETH
TLDR Bitmine purchased 101,745 ETH worth about $238 million and increased its total holdings to over 5.18 million ETH. The...
