Strategy’s next bitcoin buy speculation resumed after Michael Saylor shared an orange-dot chart showing 843,738 BTC and a $62.24 billion reserve value. The post renewed focus on prior chart patterns, liquidity signals, and whether another purchase disclosure could follow. Orange Dot Chart Raises Fresh Questions About Strategy’s Next Bitcoin Buy Michael Saylor’s latest orange-dot chart […]
U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his call for a physical audit of the U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox this weekend, citing the FBI’s arrest of a former CIA official found with approximately $40 million in gold bars at his Virginia home. Trump Posts, Then Explains Trump posted on Truth Social over the weekend, writing […]
Bitcoin traded near $73,840 on May 31, 2026, stuck in a narrow band between $73,412 and $74,110 as technical indicators signaled bearish pressure and institutional players moved in opposite directions. With stablecoin dominance climbing, Tether burning over a billion dollars in 24 hours, and Blackrock offloading $2.1 billion worth of bitcoin over the last ten […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Brazil adds audit requirements for VASPs, Mexico and the EU explore opportunities to target crypto money laundering at a global scale, and the US government declares Brazil’s gangs as global terrorist organizations. New […]
The standard blockchain ethos of “Don’t trust, verify” has created a chaotic environment as anonymous token launches have bypassed traditional consumer protection frameworks. Instead of a centralized review platform, David Track advocates for a decentralized infrastructure. The Web2 vs. Web3 Trust Gap A single, uncompromising mantra has long encapsulated the founding ethos of blockchain technology: […]
HYPE climbed to a fresh all-time high near $67 on May 29, capping a week in which U.S. regulators cleared the first domestic perpetual futures contract and Grayscale branded Hyperliquid a breakout success. A Record Built on Regulatory Relief HYPE, the native token of the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, touched roughly $67.24 during Friday trading, extending […]
Reddit user All-Seeing_Hands bought a supposedly new 1TB SSD that arrived preloaded with 800GB of music-production tools, including Kontakt ($299) and Reaktor ($199). The find has reignited concerns over online sellers, from unchecked returns and pirated installs to disks with manipulated SMART and FARM data and even counterfeit shells, with Seagate drives cited in past […]
It’s hard to imagine that, with its reputation of strictness, the MiCA regulation would allow for offshore structures. Evidence shows that it’s actually common practice. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and FinTech companies […]
Paxos has become the first blockchain-native firm to receive full SEC approval as a registered clearing agency, setting the stage for same-day settlement in traditional capital markets. SEC Opens Wall Street Plumbing For Blockchain Technology The landmark decision makes Paxos the first and only blockchain-native enterprise approved to operate as a central securities depository (CSD) […]
Vaneck has officially launched the first spot BNB exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, granting standard brokerage accounts direct exposure to the Binance ecosystem. Institutional Capital Flows Toward Binance’s Native Asset Global asset manager Vaneck has officially launched the Vaneck BNB ETF, trading under the ticker VBNB on the Nasdaq. As of Thursday, standard […]
Certik has launched a new security platform described as an “anti-virus for AI agents” designed to address the growing risks of unvetted third-party AI skill marketplaces. The Security Challenge Blockchain and AI security firm Certik, on May 27, unveiled a new security platform designed to evaluate risks in third-party artificial intelligence (AI) skills. Dubbed the […]
Jeff Sprecher, the CEO of the New York Stock Exchange’s parent company ICE, has openly praised the decentralized derivatives protocol Hyperliquid, calling the platform “bigger than Nasdaq” at a recent gathering. Wall Street Giants Shift From Lobbying to Exploring Decentralized Finance Speaking at the Bernstein Annual Strategic Decision Conference, the head of the company that […]
Bitcoin held a narrow intraday range of $72,622 to $76,047 on Thursday, as bears maintained structural control across multiple timeframes. Price action on the 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily charts all pointed to a market searching for directional conviction near multi-week lows. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The 1-hour chart showed bitcoin consolidating around $73,000 after buyers defended […]
Strive bought 1,109 bitcoin last week, raising its total holdings to 16,500 BTC and strengthening its place among major public corporate holders. The company is also reviewing new capital-raising tools as it prepares to expand its bitcoin-linked treasury strategy. ASST Climbs 133% as Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury With $85M Addition Strive has added over 1,000 […]
Following the news, bitcoin fell 3.6% to a multi-week low of $72,622 before stabilizing just above $73,000. The sudden volatility triggered a massive market sell-off, wiping out over $930 million in leveraged positions. Geopolitical Escalation Triggers Crypto Sell-off Bitcoin plunged below $73,000 early Thursday following reports of fresh U.S. military strikes inside Iran. Market data […]
With Bitcoin mining economics under pressure from historically low hashprice levels of mining revenue and rising network competition, AI and HPC infrastructure revenue has emerged as a stabilizing and, in some cases, significantly larger growth driver. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly […]
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has endorsed a Kohaku wallet feature that automatically assigns users a unique blockchain address for every decentralized application ( dapp) they interact with, calling per- dapp address isolation “a really important place to start” in building meaningful onchain privacy. Why Single Addresses Are a Privacy Problem Most Ethereum users today interact […]
Sharplink and Forward Industries are set to enter the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes on June 29. The additions could raise institutional visibility for two public companies built around large ethereum and solana treasury strategies. Crypto Treasury Firms Go Mainstream With Russell Index Inclusion Sharplink Gaming is set to join the Russell 2000 and […]
The native token of the Rain prediction markets protocol (RAIN) surged 44% to an all-time high of $0.01195, pushing its market capitalization to $7.2 billion and placing it in the top 20 digital assets. Rain Token Hits All-Time High The native token of the prediction markets protocol Rain jumped 44% to reach an all-time high […]
An onchain trader has abandoned a $100 million ether short position after absorbing a $260,000 loss and immediately reversed course, opening a leveraged 20x long bet on bitcoin worth $13.43 million. Trader Flips From ETH Short to Leveraged Bitcoin Long A pseudonymous high- leverage trader closed a short position on ether ( ETH) worth over […]Hyperliquid, the decentralized perpetual futures platform with over $5.5 billion in total value locked, has launched canonical prediction markets for real-world offchain events, powered by automated software run by its validator network. Validator-Based Markets Enter the Fray Hyperliquid, the L1 best known for its perpetual futures exchange, announced on May 26 that it now supports […]
Ondo Finance, one of the leading real-world asset tokenization protocols with over $3.79 billion in total value locked, has confirmed the unexpected death of its founder Nathan Allman. Ian De Bode has been named the new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Filling Big Shoes Ondo Finance, a blockchain protocol that brings traditional financial instruments onchain, […]
As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates, crypto gaming platforms are becoming a natural extension of how users interact with digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Faster transactions, enhanced privacy, and global accessibility have shifted expectations away from traditional online platforms. Within an increasingly competitive landscape, the difference between platforms is no longer defined by surface level […]
A couple of unrelated bitcoin wallets that sat dormant for more than a year suddenly transferred 1,650 BTC, valued at approximately $127 million, into U.S.-based institutional prime brokerage Falconx. Whales Wake up Large-scale bitcoin transfers from long-inactive addresses are among the most closely watched signals in crypto, and Monday’s movements have been no exception. Onchain […]
International Holding Company recently executed a $30 million transaction using the new United Arab Emirates dirham-backed stablecoin. Major Institutional Transaction Executed The Abu Dhabi-based global investment company, International Holding Company (IHC), has executed a $30 million (AED 110 million) transaction using a stablecoin backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) dirham, marking the first major […]
NEAR Protocol traded around $2.41 Sunday, up roughly 54% over seven days and 13% in the past 24 hours, as a short squeeze, artificial intelligence (AI)-sector rotation, and a chain abstraction product story converged at the same time. NEAR Surges as AI Narrative and Cow Swap Integration Draw Traders The most immediate driver was mechanical. […]
Malta-based stablecoin issuer StablR suffered a security incident on Sunday, after an attacker exploited a weak multisig configuration to mint millions of unbacked EURR and USDR tokens and dump them on decentralized exchange ( DEX) platforms. EURR Drops 24%, and USDR Falls 37% as StablR’s Two Stablecoins Depeg After Key Exploit Reports say the breach […]
This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Key Takeaways. Bitcoin lost $80K as ETF demand […]
Over a year after the token’s demise, the Libra Trust has arranged a strategy to fund nearly 71 companies that have applied for this support. The Trust has close to $110 million to invest in this task, transferred by Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures and one of the faces behind Libra. Libra Trust Set […]
Bitcoin is trading in a volatile but technically fragile range on Saturday as bearish pressure from Friday evening’s whiplash continues to dominate higher time frames despite selective short-term recovery attempts. Traders are monitoring whether the leading crypto asset can stabilize above the critical $74,000 support zone after a sharp retreat from recent highs near $82,833. […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Nasdaq to list cash-settled bitcoin index options on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, opening a new derivatives gateway for institutional investors who want regulated bitcoin exposure without custody complications. What Cash-Settled Means And Why It Matters The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Nasdaq’s application to list European-style, […]
Chinese nationals charged in an international cryptocurrency fraud and human trafficking ring in Namibia failed to appear in court and have been traced back to China. State authorities have requested Interpol’s assistance to locate them. Six Chinese nationals facing human trafficking and cryptocurrency fraud charges in Namibia have fled the country and been traced back […]
With digital entertainment platforms evolving constantly, security is now one of the main foundations of user trust. In the case of online gaming, where players’ personal data and financial transactions are involved, games are using advanced technologies to create a safe and uninterrupted user experience. Recognized for its poker gaming, IgnitionCasino is now focusing more […]
A wallet linked to Trump Media & Technology Group has moved 2,650 bitcoin to crypto exchange Crypto.com, a transfer worth approximately $204.93 million that has prompted fresh questions about the company’s bitcoin treasury management. Trump’s Treasury Strategy Draws Scrutiny Onchain data shows a Trump Media-linked address depositing 2,650 BTC, valued at roughly $204.93 million, to […]
A bipartisan group of more than a dozen U.S. representatives has introduced legislation to enshrine a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in federal law, mandate a minimum 20-year holding period, and direct the Treasury Department to acquire up to 1 million bitcoin over five years. Bipartisan ARMA Bill Targets 1 Million Bitcoin Reserve Congressman Nick Begich (AK-AL) […]
Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) markets remained under pressure on Wednesday as bitcoin funds extended their losing streak to four consecutive sessions, while ether ETFs marked an eighth straight day of outflows. XRP ETFs Attract Fresh Inflows While Solana Products Pause After Strong Run The selling wave across digital asset ETFs has slowed in size, but […]
25 additional banks have joined Qivalis, a European stablecoin initiative now backed by 37 financial institutions across 15 countries. The project reflects growing efforts by European lenders to build blockchain-based payment infrastructure independent of U.S.-dominated networks. European Banks Expand Qivalis to 37 Members Across 15 Countries A growing coalition of European banks is accelerating efforts […]
The privacy coin Zcash jumped over 17% in six hours, hitting a new year-to-date high on May 20. The rally pushed its monthly gains past 90% and its market capitalization over the $11 billion threshold, eclipsing rival monero. Zcash Hits New YTD High Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) surged to a new year-to-date high on May […]
Bitcoin trades modestly higher early May 20 at 8 a.m. ET, holding near the mid-$77,000 range as traders evaluate mixed technical indicators and tightening resistance levels. Market participants continue watching whether BTC can reclaim higher resistance zones after stabilizing above a key support cluster near $76,000. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin is priced at $77,440 during […]
Wallets linked by onchain analysts to venture capital firm a16z crypto have accumulated over $90 million worth of HYPE tokens since mid-April, making them the sixth-largest holder and potentially the largest external institutional position in Hyperliquid’s native asset. Data Points to a16z as the Largest External HYPE Holder Wallet address 0xb5E4, whose funding history and […]
Following parliament’s approval of its first digital asset legal framework, Rwanda’s Capital Markets Authority is establishing a strict regulatory regime for cryptocurrencies. Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Service Providers Rwanda’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined how its upcoming virtual asset regulations will govern cryptocurrency trading, token issuance and digital investment platforms, following Parliament’s recent approval […]
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has warned that China and Europe are actively competing with the United States for leadership in cryptocurrency and digital asset development, urging Congress to accelerate pending crypto legislation. US Cannot Afford to Fall Behind China and Europe, Says Lummis Speaking on the state of U.S. crypto policy, Senator Lummis, one of […]
A solana staker who locked up nearly a million tokens five years ago has now offloaded more than $137 million worth of sol, but still has $32 million staked. Five Years Staked, One Year Selling A veteran solana holder sold another 30,000 sol for approximately $2.56 million, bringing their total recorded exits to 965,274 SOL […]
Bitcoin’s fourth halving is now well in the rearview mirror as fewer than 100,000 blocks remain. The network is entering the final stretch before the next reward cut, expected around April 2028. The Clock Is Ticking on Block 1,050,000 Live data shows fewer than 100,034 blocks remain between today and Bitcoin’s next halving, pegged at […]
On May 19, bitcoin rebounded from a low of $76,000 to trade above $77,000 ($77,200 by 3:50 AM EST). However, Bitfinex analysts warn that the drop below $78,000 exposes deep market fragilities. Geopolitical Relief Bitcoin climbed back above $77,000 on the morning of May 19, rebounding from a late‑Monday dip to $76,000. The recovery remained […]
Despite a broader cryptocurrency market sell-off that dragged Bitcoin below $77,000, the HYPE token rebounded by over 5% on Monday, briefly matching and surpassing its previous peak of $47. HYPE Rebounds Amid Crypto Sell-Off Just days after plunging nearly 10% on reports that rivals ICE and CME had urged U.S. regulators to target Hyperliquid, HYPE […]
Cross-chain bridges, infrastructure that allows assets to move between separate blockchain networks, have now lost $328.6 million to attackers across eight separate incidents in May 2026. Crypto’s Worst Year for Cross-Chain Hacks Blockchain security and data analytics firm Peckshield released a mid-May tally of eight bridge-related exploits that collectively drained $328.6 million from cross-chain protocols […]
Coinbase moved deeper into Hyperliquid by taking the USDC treasury deployer role, while HYPE jumped on the platform’s shift toward a more unified stablecoin setup. Strategy’s STRC preferred stock hit record trading volume, reinforcing Michael Saylor’s bitcoin funding machine. In Washington, Kevin Warsh was confirmed as Fed chair and the CLARITY Act advanced in the […]
Prediction market traders have placed more than $5.5 million in combined volume on the Kentucky 4th Congressional District Republican primary, with challenger Ed Gallrein holding a narrow edge over seven-term incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Tuesday’s vote. Gallrein Pulls Ahead of Massie on Polymarket and Kalshi in Kentucky House Race On Polymarket, the KY-04 […]
Michael Saylor’s orange-dot chart renewed focus on another potential Strategy bitcoin buy disclosure after showing 818,869 BTC and reserve value near $64 billion. Traders closely watch these posts because similar charts have preceded past Strategy purchase updates. Saylor’s Orange Dot Post Puts Strategy’s BTC Scale in Focus Michael Saylor, Strategy’s executive chairman, put the company’s […]