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Bitcoin’s low volatility and institutional support hint at potential growth despite bearish signals.

Crypto analysts expect Bitcoin to soar to US$100,000, even if the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) keeps interest rates unchanged at its meeting this week, based on strong institutional buying of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc. and a Trump crypto advisor, has raised $300 million to launch a publicly traded bitcoin investment company.

David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc. and a Trump crypto advisor, has raised $300 million to launch a publicly traded bitcoin investment company.

As the XRP price takes center stage, bold predictions about its future outlook persist across online forums and social media. Among the most ambitious claims is the idea that the XRP price could skyrocket to $1,000 or even beyond. In response to these project…

Everything is in place in order for Bitcoin to rally to new heights this year, said crypto entrepreneur Arthur Hayes.

Stripe, a global payments platform, has introduced stablecoin-based accounts to clients in over 100 countries. According to a May 7 announcement, the new feature will allow the platform's clients "to send, receive, and hold US-dollar stablecoin account balanc…

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Top Gold ETF Inflows Year-To-Date Year-to-date, gold prices have dramatically outperformed those on bitcoin... However, despite this dramatic divergence, the performance chasm has failed to deter investors putting new money to work as in…

The Federal Reserve is growing increasingly alert to stagflation risks—an uneasy mix of slowing growth and rising inflation that could challenge policymakers. While Chair Jerome Powell insisted that the economy is in "good shape" and emphasized that the centr…

David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc., the owner of Bitcoin Magazine, is planning to launch a publicly traded bitcoin (BTC) investing company, The Information reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Bailey, who advised Donald Trump on crypto policy during h…

XRP has been resting at the $2 level, but indications of movement are increasing. One crypto analyst by the name of “J4b1” recently stated that purchasing XRP at $2.20 is not too late. In fact, he thinks that it may be the perfect time, just before things cha…

Bitcoin could be getting closer to having a place at the government table. Morgan Stanley states that the world’s largest cryptocurrency is now large enough to be held as a reserve asset by the United States. The bank cited Bitcoin’s $1.07 trillion market cap…

Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a technically critical zone controlled by short-term holders despite its recovery to nearly $98,000, which has eased financial stress across the network, according to a May 7 report by Glassnode. The report highlighted recent market b…

What to know:<ul><li>Lyn Alden says a weaker dollar is necessary for the US to stabilize its financial system. </li><li>Bitcoin and gold are well-positioned to benefit from de-dollarization. </li><li>Sovereign wealth funds and various nations are already in…

Core Scientific saw net income spike to $580.7 million in Q1 2025, more than doubling its $210.7 million profit during the same period in 2024.

Federal Reserve officials left the benchmark federal funds rate unchanged during today's policy meeting, even after the U.S. economy shrank during the first quarter.

Holding rates steady, the U.S. central bank took note of the possibility of higher inflation and unemployment.

Strive Asset Management is adopting Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset after pushing other firms to do the same, unveiling a reverse merger.

Over 70 crypto ETF applications—covering assets from Ripple’s XRP to Solana and Dogecoin—are currently pending with U.S. regulators.

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In early May 2025, on-chain analytics revealed that Ethereum address “B9e3A42” had accumulated major crypto assets across the board.

Bailey, who advised President Donald Trump on crypto policy during his 2024 presidential campaign, is reportedly raising $300 million to buy bitcoin.

Strive Asset Management, the $2 billion firm whose investors include U.S. vice president JD Vance and other key players in Donald Trump’s circle, is making a bold move.

Representative Ritchie Torres is reportedly preparing to introduce legislation prohibiting federal officials from owning or trading crypto while in office.  The measure seeks to close potential conflicts of interest and expand existing financial ethics rules …

Metaplanet, often dubbed Asia's Strategy for its continued Bitcoin accumulation, has snapped up additional Bitcoin worth around $53.5 million.

Major cryptocurrencies are trading slightly higher following the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged and China's liquidity boost to stimulate its economy. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,034.89 +1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)…

Trump’s new administration has a plan to reimagine America’s monetary policy through a pivot to gold and the devaluing of the Dollar. The tariffs are an indicator that what was done in 1971 when America depegged from gold might be a signal that a massive chan…

Onchain sleuth and security analyst ZackXBT claims to have identified an additional $45 million in funds stolen from Coinbase users through social engineering scams in the past seven days alone.According to the onchain detective, the $45 million figure repres…

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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed that Coinbase users lost another $45 million over the past week due to coordinated social engineering scams.  The update, shared on his Telegram channel, identifies multiple wallet addresses connected to the theft and …

Bitwise Asset Management’s latest 32-page study, The Investment Case for XRP, applies a capital-asset-pricing-style framework to the embattled payments token and concludes that, under its most optimistic assumptions, it could trade at $29.32 by 2030. The figu…

The "reverse merger" will allow investors to exchange their bitcoin for equity, a “tax-free” transaction under Section 351 of the U.S. tax code.

The Play ransomware gang exploited a high-severity Windows Common Log File System flaw in zero-day attacks to deploy malware. The Play ransomware gang has exploited a Windows Common Log File System flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-29824, in zero-day attacks to gain …

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Revolut and cryptocurrency infrastructure firm Lightspark have teamed to speed bitcoin transactions in Europe and the U.K. The integration lets Revolut tap into Lightspark’s Lightning Network-based payment protocol for near-instant bitcoin transfers, Lightspa…

UK fintech giant Revolut has partnered with Lightspark to bring Lightning Network support for Bitcoin (BTC) payments to users in the UK and select European Economic Area countries, the companies announced on May 7. The integration enables near-instant, low-co…

Shares of tech company Asset Entities (ASST) rose 194% on Wednesday after it announced that Strive Asset Management was merging with the NASDAQ-listed company to become a publicly traded Bitcoin (BTC) Treasury Company. The deal, structured as a reverse merger…

The central bank’s decision came as trade tensions between China and the U.S. appeared to de-escalate.

The combined company plans to stockpile Bitcoin and offer tax-free equity swaps to accredited holders.

Key Takeaways: <ul><li>Bitcoin’s realized capitalization hit a record $890 billion, reflecting strong investor conviction as long-term and short-term holders increased allocations. </li><li>Large Bitcoin holders with over 1,000 BTC have accumulated signific…

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says digital assets may create a $2 trillion demand for US Treasuries in the coming years. In an appearance before a Congressional House Committee Tuesday morning focused on the international financial system, Bessent says …

All eyes will now turn to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's post-meeting press conference for further clues about the central bank's thinking on monetary policy.

Strive Asset Management, founded by entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, has revealed plans to transition into a Bitcoin treasury company.According to a May 7 announcement, Strive is going public through a reverse merger and plans t…

Revolut and cryptocurrency infrastructure firm Lightspark have teamed to speed bitcoin transactions in Europe and the U.K. The integration lets Revolut tap into Lightspark’s Lightning Network-based payment protocol for near-instant bitcoin transfers, Lightspa…

Bitwise Asset Management, one of the largest crypto asset managers in the U.S., has released a comprehensive report demystifying what drives the value of XRP.

The general crypto market has turned volatile, with Bitcoin, the largest digital asset, experiencing bearish movements as it falls below the key $95,000 price mark. Presently, BTC is gradually picking up steam, pushing prices close to $97,000. However, the re…

XRP is trading at a pivotal level as the broader crypto market regains strength and bullish sentiment returns. While macro uncertainty and volatility persist, XRP has remained resilient, holding firmly above key demand zones. The asset is now attempting to re…

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Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut announced a preliminary inquiry into Trump’s meme coin and stablecoin ventures, citing national security risks.

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Key points:<ul><li>Bitcoin price hangs near $97,000 as traders await today’s FOMC minutes. </li><li>Bitcoin holding $95,000 as support is key for bullish price expansion in the short term. </li><li>Select altcoins are holding their respective support levels…

Strive Asset Management has agreed to merge with Asset Entities Inc., setting the stage for a bold transition into a Bitcoin-focused treasury company. According to a May 7 statement, the deal will see the combined firm operate under the Strive name and contin…

The Bybit exchange has recovered its liquidity to pre-hack levels just 30 days following the February 2025 attack that drained nearly $1.5 billion in funds.According to a report from crypto research and analytics firm Kaiko, Bitcoin's (BTC) 1% market depth, a…

Asset Entities Inc (NASDAQ:ASST) shares are surging Wednesday after the company announced a merger deal to form a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury company. What Happened: Asset Entities entered into a definitive merger agreement with Strive Asset Management, in…

Entrepreneur Stephan Tetrault acquired the business for an undisclosed amount, adding to his list of toy and gaming ventures.

Bitcoin surging to about $97,000 along with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 as optimism grows for a potential U.S.-China trade deal as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott...

Revolut now has access to the Bitcoin-based payment network in the UK and select European Economic Area countries, as well as Lightspark's MoneyGrid.

Crypto rallies, US-China trade talks to begin, FOMC decision today FOMO HOUR EP352 BTC: 97k (+3%), ETH: 1840 (+2%), SOL: 147 (+2%). Top Gainers: LTC, STX, WLD, FET, QNT. BTC ETFs: -$86mn, ETH ETFs: -$18mn. Crypto rallies on US-China trade talk news. BTC domi…

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One of Mexico’s wealthiest entrepreneurs has made a dramatic social media claim that Bitcoin is a better investment than property. Ricardo Salinas Pliego, worth nearly $6 billion, expressed the view on his X (formerly Twitter) page this week. He described pur…

Bitcoin’s resurgence in April has positioned it for a potential breakout toward its all-time high—provided one key technical level continues to hold. That’s the core takeaway from the latest Bitfinex Alpha report, which offers a data-rich breakdown of BTC’s r…

Indian stock market closed higher on Wednesday, recovering from earlier losses despite heightened geopolitical tensions following India's strikes on Pakistan and PoK. Market resilience suggests geopolitical risks were largely priced in, with expectations of d…

Futu Securities, a prominent brokerage based in Hong Kong, has rolled out crypto “deposit services” for users on its Futu NiuNiu platform. According to a May 7 statement, the launch lets investors deposit and trade leading digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethe…

Key points:<ul><li>Bitcoin investors are making the most of the highest price levels in several months by cashing out profits. </li><li>These are averaging $1 billion per day, leading to concerns that the market comeback may stall or even reverse. </li><li>…

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up to nearly $97,000, boosted by renewed liquidity from China and heightened anticipation around the FOMC's interest rate decision. But traders remain split on whether this marks the start of another rally or a setup for another corre…

Barclays, JPMorgan, Compass Point and Oppenheimer all cut their first-quarter forecasts last month, citing weaker crypto trading.

Analysts said volatility could resurface this week after this week's decision on funding rates, which markets expect will stay the same.

Coinbase introduced a way to streamline internet-native stablecoin payments. The cryptocurrency exchange’s x402 is an open standard that employs the original HTTP “402 Payment Required” status code to embed stablecoin payments into web interactions, according…

Billionaire investor and Bitcoin bull Tim Draper remains “optimistic” that the price of Bitcoin will hit $250,000 by the end of 2025.

"You shouldn’t have to sell the best-performing asset in human history to access cash. Now you don't have to," founder Jack Mallers wrote.

The response of bitcoin prices to the destabilizing announcement of U.S. tariffs in April suggests the digital asset may be achieving one of its fundamental promises, says Hashdex’s Gerry O’Shea.

The cryptocurrency industry in the United States wants regulatory clarity around its on-chain financial markets and digital assets like stablecoins. It is having a lot of trouble getting there. The industry’s hopes for a productive policy discussion around a …

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is the driving factor for Strategy's (NASDAQ:MSTR) turnaround from $6 to $400 in five years only, according to executive chairman Michael Saylor. What Happened: Speaking at the Bitcoin for Corporations 2025 conference, Saylor delivered a…

The U.S. exchange launched an online site for the documents obtained by Freedom of Information Act requests, illuminating some internal SEC discussions.

The merger signifies a growing trend of integrating Bitcoin into corporate strategies, potentially reshaping financial models and market dynamics. The post Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive to establish Bitcoin treasury company in merger with Asset Entities, eyes $1B …

After Arizona rejected its Bitcoin reserve bill, New Hampshire advanced and enacted a similar bill into law.

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Senate Republicans are suggesting that Democrats' threats to filibuster crypto legislation could be attributed to Schumer balking at giving Trump a win.

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New data from market intelligence firm Arkham reveals that asset management titan BlackRock purchased billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship crypto asset closes in on $100,000. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Arkham says th…

At the Bitcoin for Corporations 2025, MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor turned his keynote into a direct challenge for one of the technology sector’s most cash-rich giants. Speaking to an audience of chief financial officers and treasury executi…

Market commentator Miya has outlined an interesting theory on why the Bitcoin price is poised to hit $110,000 by the end of the year. The expert alluded to current macro conditions and how it is bound to favor the flagship crypto at the end of the day.  Why T…

ETH is currently stuck 40% lower than it was this time last year after devs finalized the Pectra upgrade.

Digital bank Revolut is working with Lightspark to roll out bitcoin (BTC) transactions on Lightning Network to customers in the U.K. and select countries in the European Economic Area (EEA). The feature aims to cut transaction fees and payments processing tim…

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The integration would offer users cheaper, faster transactions using Lightspark's payment infrastructure built on top of the Bitcoin-based Lightning Network.

F5 Labs researchers released a PoC tool to find servers vulnerable to the Apache Parquet vulnerability CVE-2025-30065. A working proof-of-concept exploit for the critical Apache Parquet vulnerability CVE-2025-30065 has been released by F5 Labs, allowing the i…

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While Bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers are beginning to increase U.S.-based production, it could take years to fully onshore at scale.

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Kaiko said bitcoin market depth on Bybit rebounded to pre-hack levels following Lazarus Group's historic $1.5 billion attack.

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