<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" version="2.0"><channel><title>COINS NEWS - Latest Cryptocoins News Live</title><description>Latest cryptocurrency news today - Check what are the trends in the digital currency market - Learn when is the best moment to buy Bitcoin or Altcoins on the best crypto exchanges - What you need to know about the crypto market trend</description><link>https://coinsnews.com</link><item><title>Cardano Scaling Criticism Grows As Hoskinson Defends Leios Plan</title><description><![CDATA[Charles Hoskinson pushed back against criticism that Cardano prioritized governance over scaling, arguing that the network’s current roadmap reflects years of research rather than a delayed pivot. The dispute comes as Input Output’s latest treasury proposals put Leios, Peras, layer-2 infrastructure and developer tooling back at the center of Cardano’s 2026 technical agenda.
In a post on X, the Cardano founder said he was “getting insanely tired” of what he called a “false narrative” that scaling had been abandoned in favor of governance. Hoskinson argued that scaling work had been continuous since before Shelley, spanning layer-2 designs, the eUTXO accounting model, zero-knowledge research, partnerchains and, ultimately, Leios.
“It was an enormously challenging problem that we relentlessly attacked from many different angles including L2 innovations, a brand new accounting model- eutxo- zero knowledge ideas, partnerchains, and capstoning with Leios,” Hoskinson wrote. “Many of these ideas required deep r&amp;d and original publications. This cannot be made faster by throwing more people at it. It’s research.”
Cardano Scaling Debate Heats Up
His comments land at a sensitive moment for Cardano governance. Input Output has submitted nine treasury proposals for community review, describing them as tied to Cardano’s 2030 vision and focused on scalability and decentralization. IO says the 2026 funding request totals $46.8 million, down from $97.5 million last year, and is intended to help deliver key roadmap components while moving more development capacity into a broader contributor ecosystem.
That structure is part of the tension. In a separate exchange, Hoskinson warned against a fragmented voting outcome after community members debated whether the IO proposals should be treated as a coordinated package or as separate funding items. Responding to concerns that DReps could approve only a subset of the proposals, he wrote: “Sadly, this is the end result of a piecemeal roadmap. It’s an iPhone by committee, with people deciding whether they prefer the fingerprint sensor to wireless charging. You end up with a bizarre, useless product.”
The core of Hoskinson’s argument is that Cardano’s scaling path could not be separated cleanly from its governance path. Voltaire, in his view, was not a detour from throughput work but a prerequisite for deploying major upgrades in a system where parameters, client diversity and treasury spending now require community legitimacy.
“No one was pulled from scaling research and development,” he wrote. “There were dozens of scientists and engineers brainstorming and prototyping for years. A semi-centralized and not secure halfway house could have been implemented that crashed all the time like other blockchains. Or we could do it right like we’ve always done things with the Cardano ecosystem. We chose the latter.”
Leios sits at the center of that defense. IO’s treasury overview describes the consensus proposal as the largest technical initiative in the current portfolio and says it is designed to deliver sustainable throughput capacity at the protocol level. The same overview says a Leios testnet is expected soon, with mainnet targeted by the end of 2026, alongside a broader delivery model involving Intersect, Tweag and TxPipe.
Hoskinson presented that as the payoff from Cardano’s slower, research-heavy approach. “We now have a full design for Leios, Peras, and a great L2 strategy. They are elegant and future proof. We now have the best scaling strategy in the entire cryptocurrency space. That’s what the time bought us.”
The layer-2 side of the roadmap is also part of the argument. IO’s proposal package includes production hardening for Hydra, a planned Midgard mainnet launch, and shared L2-agnostic primitives meant to support current and future Cardano scaling systems. The overview frames Hydra and Midgard as complementary rather than competing designs, with Hydra targeting known-party, high-frequency environments and Midgard aimed at open, permissionless applications.
Hoskinson also used Bitcoin’s post-quantum debate as a contrast, arguing that Cardano’s governance system gives it a route to resolve contentious technical issues without splitting authority between informal factions. He claimed Bitcoin’s debate over whether to move or leave vulnerable coins exposed is “the single greatest endorsement of the value of governance,” adding that Cardano would “sidestep this issue thanks to governance.”
At press time, ADA traded at $0.2528.
]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/cardano-scaling-criticism-grows-as-hoskinson-defends-leios-plan</link><guid>846511</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ADAUSDT_2026-05-05_08-43-14.png?resize=1024%2C502</dc:content ><dc:text>Cardano Scaling Criticism Grows As Hoskinson Defends Leios Plan</dc:text></item><item><title>Top Ethereum Holder Makes Bold Move Says ETH Is Close to Generational Run, Here’s When</title><description><![CDATA[Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the world&#8217;s largest known Ethereum treasury company, acquired an additional 101,745 ETH last week for over $240 million, pushing total holdings to 5.18 million tokens — as Chairman Thomas &#8220;Tom&#8221; Lee declared that a new crypto cycle has quietly begun.
The latest purchase, which included 10,000 ETH acquired directly from the Ethereum Foundation in an over-the-counter transaction at an average price of $2,292 per token, brings Bitmine&#8217;s cumulative ETH position to 5,180,131 tokens — equivalent to approximately 4.29% of Ethereum&#8217;s total circulating supply of 120.7 million coins, according to the company&#8217;s official press release via PR Newswire. The firm is now 86% of the way toward what it calls the &#8220;Alchemy of 5%&#8221; — its stated goal of controlling 5% of all ETH in existence.
Lee Calls The Cycle Turn
In the company&#8217;s May 4 update, Lee framed the moment with conviction. &#8220;Crypto Spring, in our view, has commenced,&#8221; he stated in the release, &#8220;and like past cycles, investor sentiment and conviction are muted and bearish even as crypto prices strengthen.&#8221; The declaration echoes a pattern seen in prior bull runs — where macro skepticism and subdued retail sentiment coincide with a structural turn in institutional positioning.
Lee pointed to two long-term drivers underpinning his bullish thesis on Ethereum specifically. The first is the accelerating trend of Wall Street institutions tokenizing financial assets on blockchain rails. The second is the rise of agentic AI systems that, in his view, will increasingly require public and neutral blockchains for payments and verification — a use case Lee believes positions Ethereum as the default infrastructure layer.
A Staking Machine At Scale
Beyond accumulation, Bitmine has built a yield-generating operation to match. As of May 3, the company had staked 4,362,757 ETH — over 84% of its total holdings — through MAVAN (Made in America Validator Network), its institutional-grade staking platform launched earlier in 2026. Per the press release, annualized staking revenues currently stand at $297 million, with projected annual rewards of $352 million once fully deployed at Bitmine&#8217;s 2.91% seven-day yield rate.
The company&#8217;s investor base reflects the scale of the bet. ARK&#8217;s Cathie Wood, Founders Fund, Pantera, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, and DCG are all listed as institutional backers, according to the release.
As of this writing, Ethereum trades at around $2,336, still approximately 52% below its all-time high of $4,946 reached last August — a gap that, according to Lee, represents exactly the kind of underappreciation that has historically preceded generational moves in the nascent sector.
Cover image from ChatGPT, ETHUSD chart from Tradingview
]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/top-ethereum-holder-makes-bold-move-says-eth-is-close-to-generational-run-heres-when</link><guid>846512</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ETHUSD_2026-05-05_13-29-09.png?w=980&amp;#038;resize=980%2C524</dc:content ><dc:text>Top Ethereum Holder Makes Bold Move Says ETH Is Close to Generational Run, Here’s When</dc:text></item><item><title>Kraken’s Payward Files Lawsuit Against Crypto Custodian Etana, Alleging $25M Ponzi Plot</title><description><![CDATA[Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has filed a lawsuit against its very own crypto custodian, Etana Custody, and its CEO, Brandon Rusell, alleging that Etana misappropriated more than $25 million in client funds and operated what Payward characterizes as a “Ponzi-like” scheme. 
Etana Misused Kraken Reserves
The dispute traces back to a partnership formed through Payward. According to the timeline provided, on July 31, 2018, Kraken—via Payward—partnered with Etana Custody to support fiat on-ramp and off-ramp services. 
Payward’s filing then points to a major breakdown in April 2025, when Kraken attempted to withdraw $25 million, and Etana was allegedly unable to meet the request.
The lawsuit contends that Etana allegedly commingled Kraken customer reserves with its own operational funds, using money for operating expenses, and a foreign-exchange hedging strategy where, Payward alleges, profits were kept while customer funds were at risk. 
Kraken’s parent company further claims that Etana issued false account statements and dashboard balances showing funds as fully secured and available, even though internal records allegedly indicated shortages.
When those shortages allegedly emerged, Payward says Etana covered them by drawing on new customer deposits to satisfy older obligations—an arrangement that, if true, would continue only as long as new money kept arriving. 
Kraken’s litigation head, Matt Turetzky, addressed the allegations in a post on X (formerly Twitter). In that message, he said the situation was “wild,” describing claims that Etana spent the exchange&#8217;s money on operating expenses and risky investments, then allegedly sent misleading statements for years. 
Turetzky also asserted that Etana’s own legal team recommended a “prompt, complete, and transparent disclosure” to Kraken, but that, according to his account, instead of receiving restitution, Kraken was met with excuses. 
He emphasized Kraken’s scale—stating it serves “millions of users” and processes “hundreds of billions of dollars in quarterly transaction volume”—and said Kraken would “find you,” “sue you,” and “not stop until justice has been served.”
Payward Completes Bitnomial Acquisition
While the lawsuit unfolds, Payward also announced a major corporate step completed during Monday’s developments: it has finished its acquisition of Bitnomial, a crypto-native derivatives platform licensed by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). 
Payward says this deal gives it what it calls the full US derivatives infrastructure stack, comprising a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), a Designated Contract Market (DCM), and a Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO).
In its release, Payward described this regulatory setup as the platform that enables it to bring CFTC-regulated spot margin, perpetuals, and options to eligible US clients on Kraken and NinjaTrader. 
Arjun Sethi, the cryptocurrency exchange&#8217;s Co-CEO, said the closing of the transaction provides a regulated US derivatives foundation “purpose-built for digital assets, not adapted to them.” 
He added that the stack “is what makes the next set of products possible,” with Payward starting with spot margin on Kraken and planning for perpetuals and options to follow—all under CFTC regulation within the United States.
Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/krakens-payward-files-lawsuit-against-crypto-custodian-etana-alleging-25m-ponzi-plot</link><guid>846513</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Kraken’s Payward Files Lawsuit Against Crypto Custodian Etana, Alleging $25M Ponzi Plot</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitmine Adds 101,745 ETH, Moves Closer To 5% Ethereum Supply Goal</title><description><![CDATA[Ethereum treasury company Bitmine has expanded its holdings with another ETH acquisition, reaching 86% of the way to its 5% supply goal.
Bitmine Accumulated 101,745 ETH Over The Past Week
According to a press release, Bitmine has furthered its Ethereum accumulation over the past week. In total, the treasury company has added 101,745 ETH with this buying spree, worth about $237.8 million at the current exchange rate.
Originally a Bitcoin mining-focused firm, Bitmine under the leadership of chairman Thomas &#8220;Tom&#8221; Lee adopted an ETH treasury strategy in mid-2025, following in the footsteps of Michael Saylor&#8217;s Strategy. Since then, the company has participated in some aggressive accumulation.
The firm&#8217;s buying has continued despite the bearish shift that the wider sector has observed since Q4 2025, which has put its holdings deep into the red. In fact, lately the company has even ramped up its buying. Lee noted:
Bitmine has maintained the increased pace of ETH buys in each of the past four weeks, as our base case ETH is in the final stages of the &#8216;mini-crypto winter.&#8217;
After another notable buy during the past week, the firm&#8217;s ETH reserves have grown to about 5.18 million tokens, equivalent to nearly 4.3% of the entire circulating supply of the cryptocurrency.
Bitmine has set a target of 5% of the total ETH supply, so at its current holdings, the company is already around 86% of the way to the milestone in just 10 months of accumulation.
To generate passive income on its Ethereum holdings, Bitmine has been locking up its ETH in the proof-of-stake (PoS) contract. Currently, the firm has 4,362,757 ETH deposited in the staking contract, representing over 84% of its treasury reserves.
The company believes that a &#8220;crypto spring&#8221; is setting in, as Lee stated:
Crypto Spring, in our view, has commenced and like past cycles, investor sentiment and conviction are muted and bearish even as crypto prices strengthen. We believe the potential passage, or even failure, of the CLARITY Act confirms the arrival of crypto spring.
Bitmine is overall the second-largest digital asset treasury in the world, only behind Strategy. The latter has also been aggressive in its Bitcoin buying, announcing regular Monday purchases. Though, while Bitmine has announced a fresh acquisition this Monday, Saylor&#8217;s firm has skipped this time.
The Strategy co-founder and chairman confirmed this ahead of time, as he wrote in an X post on Sunday, &#8220;No buys this week. Back to work next week.&#8221; Strategy currently owns 818,334 BTC, equivalent to 4.08% of the Bitcoin supply.
In some other news, the Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw net outflows during the past week, as data from SoSoValue shows. In total, $82.47 million left the US Ethereum spot ETFs with this negative netflow spike.
ETH Price
At the time of writing, Ethereum is floating around $2,340, up 1.2% in the last seven days.
]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitmine-adds-101745-eth-moves-closer-to-5-ethereum-supply-goal</link><guid>846514</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/chart_b5c3e7.png?w=980&amp;#038;resize=980%2C361</dc:content ><dc:text>Bitmine Adds 101,745 ETH, Moves Closer To 5% Ethereum Supply Goal</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Treasury Race Shifts: Strive Adds $34M BTC As Strategy Slows Down</title><description><![CDATA[Strive Asset Management reported a quarterly Bitcoin yield of 4.3% and a yearly performance of 18.7% — figures that came alongside its latest purchase announcement and paint a picture of a firm moving with quiet urgency.
A Firm Built Around Accumulation
On Monday, CEO Matt Cole confirmed that Strive acquired 444 BTC for nearly $34 million, at an average price of about $76,307 per coin.
The buy pushes the company&#8217;s total holdings to around 15,000 BTC, placing it ninth among publicly disclosed Bitcoin treasury holders worldwide — just behind Coinbase and ahead of mining firm Hut 8.
It wasn&#8217;t the first big move in recent days. On April 27, Strive added 789 BTC for just over $61 million, averaging nearly $77,890 per coin.
Strive acquired an additional 444 $BTC for ~$33.9 million at an average cost of ~$76,307 per bitcoin.
STRIVE SNAPSHOT
Bitcoin holdings: 15,000
QTD BTC Yield: 4.3%
YTD BTC Yield: 18.7%
April &#8217;26 $SATA Issuance: 584,730 shares
Amplification ratio: 43%$ASST $SATA pic.twitter.com/6P2zTSsClh
— Matt Cole (@ColeMacro) May 4, 2026
Together, the two transactions put the company&#8217;s spending close to $95 million in under two weeks. The buy-and-hold approach mirrors what Michael Saylor&#8217;s Strategy has been doing for years, though Strive is still a fraction of its size.
ASST shares ticked up 0.87% following Monday&#8217;s announcement, trading at $16.45.
Strategy Steps Back — Briefly
While Strive was adding to its stack, Strategy made headlines for a different reason. Saylor confirmed the company did not buy any Bitcoin during the past week, ending a four-week buying streak. He indicated purchases would likely resume as early as next week.
The pause drew attention partly because of how consistent Strategy had been. Any break in that pattern tends to get noticed. But based on reports, the halt appears temporary rather than a signal of any shift in the company&#8217;s broader Bitcoin strategy.
No buys this week. Back to work next week. $BTC pic.twitter.com/lqliYZPAf4
— Michael Saylor (@saylor) May 3, 2026
New Shares, New Exposure
Strive also disclosed details about its SATA share issuance. In April 2026, the company issued 584,730 SATA shares tied directly to its Bitcoin accumulation.
Reports indicate the company&#8217;s amplification ratio — a metric showing how efficiently capital is being turned into Bitcoin exposure — stands at 43%.
The SATA structure echoes the kind of financial instruments Strategy has used to fund its own purchases, giving investors a way to gain exposure to Bitcoin through equity rather than direct ownership.
Vivek Ramaswamy&#8217;s firm has not laid out a specific target for how much Bitcoin it plans to hold. But the pace of buying over the past month suggests the accumulation plan is far from finished.
Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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WLFI Strikes Back With Defamation Suit
On Monday, World Liberty Financial filed a defamation lawsuit against Tron founder Justin Sun in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeking both damages and a public retraction of the statements Sun published on X to his nearly four million followers.
According to the announcement, the lawsuit alleges that the crypto billionaire had engaged in a “deliberate campaign to publish false and defamatory statements” about the company via public posts Sun published to his large social media following.
“Sun’s posts impugn World Liberty, a Florida-based decentralized finance company, and its governance integrity and business relationships, causing substantial and ongoing harm to World Liberty,” the complaint reads.
In mid-April, Sun began an online dispute against World Liberty, accusing the project of embedding a backdoor blacklisting function in the smart contract used to deploy WLFI tokens, later calling the project a “World Tyranny” over its controversial governance proposal.
On April 22, the Tron founder escalated the online feud into a court battle by filing a complaint against the WLFI. Sun alleged that World Liberty’s team froze his tokens, stripped him of his voting rights, and threatened to burn his holdings, without proper justification.
Notably, he claimed that his relationship with WLFI’s team soured in mid-2025 after he declined to provide additional investment and support to the project, specifically the USD1 stablecoin. He also affirmed that World Liberty privately blamed him for the token’s 40% price crash during its September launch, and that he tried to resolve the situation privately but has “no choice but to turn to the courts.”
World Liberty Financial co-founders Eric Trump and Zack Witkoff publicly responded to Justin Sun’s lawsuit, dismissing the complaint and discrediting him. In an X post, Witkoff, who is the son of Trump Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, called the lawsuit a “desperate attempt to deflect attention” from Sun’s alleged “misconduct” and announced that WLFI would “take all necessary steps to protect its community.”
Sun Accused Of Reckless Lies, Extortion Threats
World Liberty’s Monday filing addressed the main claims of Sun’s lawsuit, alleging that the project “did not engage in wrongful blacklisting of Sun’s token wallet.” The complaint argues that Sun had engaged in prohibited transfers, straw purchases, and short sales of WLFI, which led to the token freeze.
It further claims that Sun was fully aware and agreed to WLFI’s freezing authority, as the freeze function is “spelled out in World Liberty’s Terms of Sale, in the Token Unlock Agreement that Sun signed, and on the public blockchain itself.”
Therefore, the lawsuit alleges that despite his knowledge of the project’s governing agreements and public disclosures, the crypto billionaire “acted with reckless disregard for the truth, and that he did so in a calculated effort to harm World Liberty while potentially benefiting his own financial positions.”
Lastly, World Liberty claims that Sun threatened the company before going public. The filing alleges that he “threatened to ‘light World Liberty on fire’ and cause the $WLFI token price to ‘go to shit’ if World Liberty did not accede to Sun’s demands to pay him hundreds of millions of dollars.”
“Rather than acting in good faith, Justin Sun chose to defame World Liberty — repeatedly, publicly, and to millions of followers. World Liberty filed this lawsuit as a last resort to correct the record and to protect its token holders, its employees, and all its stakeholders. We are eager to expose the falsity of Sun’s statements in court and in public,” said Tom Clare, attorney for World Liberty Financial in the press release.
In an X post, Sun responded to the lawsuit, calling it “nothing more than a meritless PR stunt.” The Tron founder affirmed that he stands by his actions and “look[s] forward to defending the case in court.”
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Industry Body Warns Of Reporting Overload
The Digital Asset eXchange Alliance, known as DAXA, submitted formal comments opposing proposed changes to South Korea&#8217;s anti-money laundering framework.
The group speaks for 27 registered virtual asset service providers, including the five largest exchanges in the country: Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax.
At the center of the dispute is a rule that would require exchanges to flag every overseas crypto transfer worth 10 million Korean won — roughly $6,800 — as a suspicious transaction, regardless of whether the transfer shows any sign of wrongdoing.
DAXA says the math doesn&#8217;t work. Reports from South Korea&#8217;s five major platforms totaled around 63,000 suspicious transaction cases last year.
Under the new rule, that number would climb to more than 5.4 million annually — an 85-fold increase. The alliance argues the volume would make meaningful compliance nearly impossible.
DAXA also pushed back on a separate requirement to verify the accuracy of customer data, saying it goes beyond what the underlying law actually requires.
The Financial Services Commission and the Financial Intelligence Unit jointly put forward the amendments on March 30. A public comment window runs through May 11, with final rules expected in July after regulatory and legal review.
Three Exchanges Win Temporary Court Relief
The proposed rule changes come as multiple exchanges are already battling sanctions tied to existing AML requirements. Upbit&#8217;s parent company, Dunamu, won a first-instance court ruling on April 9 that canceled a three-month partial business suspension.
The sanction had been linked to alleged failures in customer due diligence and transactions with unregistered foreign platforms. Regulators appealed that decision on April 30, according to Yonhap News Agency.
Bithumb followed a similar path. The Seoul Administrative Court agreed to pause enforcement of a six-month partial suspension while the main case works its way through the system.
That sanction stemmed from an inspection conducted by the Financial Intelligence Unit that found alleged violations of South Korea&#8217;s Financial Information Act.
Coinone faces both a three-month partial suspension and a fine of 5.2 billion won over AML-related failures. It too received a temporary halt on enforcement after filing a legal challenge.
Exchanges And Regulators On Collision Course
The pattern is hard to miss. South Korean authorities have been pushing harder on crypto AML enforcement, and the industry has been pushing back — in comment letters, in court, and through its trade group.
The outcome of both the rulemaking process and the pending legal cases could shape how crypto compliance works across one of Asia&#8217;s most active digital asset markets.
Featured image from Nathan Benn/Getty Images, chart from TradingView
]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/crypto-firms-in-south-korea-raise-concerns-over-aml-crackdown-report</link><guid>846517</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Crypto Firms In South Korea Raise Concerns Over AML Crackdown: Report</dc:text></item><item><title>Former Justice Minister Blazek Among Three New Charges In Bitcoin Scandal - Brno Daily</title><description><![CDATA[Former Justice Minister Blazek Among Three New Charges In Bitcoin Scandal& & Brno Daily]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/former-justice-minister-blazek-among-three-new-charges-in-bitcoin-scandal-brno-daily</link><guid>846408</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Former Justice Minister Blazek Among Three New Charges In Bitcoin Scandal - Brno Daily</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Broke $81,000 in Asian Hours, Highest Since Late January as Options Desks Position for Breakout - Binance</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Broke $81,000 in Asian Hours, Highest Since Late January as Options Desks Position for Breakout& & Binance]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-broke-81000-in-asian-hours-highest-since-late-january-as-options-desks-position-for-breakout-binance</link><guid>846372</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Broke $81,000 in Asian Hours, Highest Since Late January as Options Desks Position for Breakout - Binance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin surges past $81,000 amid US-Iran tensions, reinforcing safe-haven status - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin surges past $81,000 amid US-Iran tensions, reinforcing safe-haven status& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-surges-past-81000-amid-us-iran-tensions-reinforcing-safe-haven-status-crypto-briefing</link><guid>846401</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin surges past $81,000 amid US-Iran tensions, reinforcing safe-haven status - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Smarter Web Company purchases 27 bitcoin for £1.5 million - Investing.com</title><description><![CDATA[Smarter Web Company purchases 27 bitcoin for £1.5 million& & Investing.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/smarter-web-company-purchases-27-bitcoin-for-15-million-investingcom</link><guid>846400</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Smarter Web Company purchases 27 bitcoin for £1.5 million - Investing.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Smarter Web Company's Bitcoin Holdings Reach 2,805 - TradingView</title><description><![CDATA[Smarter Web Company's Bitcoin Holdings Reach 2,805& & TradingView]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/smarter-web-companys-bitcoin-holdings-reach-2805-tradingview</link><guid>846448</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Smarter Web Company's Bitcoin Holdings Reach 2,805 - TradingView</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin crosses $81,000, ETH, SOL, DOGE steady as options desks bid on further price jump - Cryptonews.net</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin crosses $81,000, ETH, SOL, DOGE steady as options desks bid on further price jump& & Cryptonews.net]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-crosses-81000-eth-sol-doge-steady-as-options-desks-bid-on-further-price-jump-cryptonewsnet</link><guid>846451</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin crosses $81,000, ETH, SOL, DOGE steady as options desks bid on further price jump - Cryptonews.net</dc:text></item><item><title>Solana Co-Founder Warns AI Could Break Post-Quantum Crypto Schemes</title><description><![CDATA[Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has warned that the most pressing risk around post-quantum cryptography may not be quantum computers themselves, but the possibility that AI could expose weaknesses in the signature schemes designed to defend against them. His comments add a sharper edge to Solana’s recent quantum-readiness push, which has centered on Falcon signatures, migration planning and wallet-level resilience.
The exchange began after developer Dean Little highlighted progress on a Solana Falcon implementation, saying version “0.1.2 now costs just ~173–183k CUs to verify,” with Lean and Kani proofs expected next. That prompted Yakovenko to suggest deeper native support inside Solana’s transaction architecture, writing: “Syscall to lift PDA is_signer to the transaction processor, charge fees to valid signers at the end of the block. Make it so, pls.”
Solana’s Post-Quantum Plan Gets New Scrutiny
The more consequential remark came shortly after, when Yakovenko framed the problem less as a simple migration from today’s cryptography to post-quantum signatures, and more as a security-design issue with unresolved unknowns.
“I think the biggest risk is that pqc signature schemes will get broken by ai,” Yakovenko wrote. “We don’t know all the implementation footguns even, let alone the math footguns. So we need to support 2/3 wallets for them. @fusewallet or ideally natively with PDAs in the tx processor.”
The point is notable because Solana’s official messaging on quantum readiness has been broadly confident. In an April 27 developer post, Solana said quantum computing remains “years away” and that, if the threat materializes, migration work is “well-researched, understood, and ready to deploy.” The post described a roadmap built around continued research, adoption of a post-quantum scheme for new wallets if needed, and migration of existing wallets to the selected scheme.
Solana’s current research track has converged around Falcon, a post-quantum digital signature scheme identified independently by Anza and Firedancer, two major validator client developers in the Solana ecosystem. According to Solana, both teams reached the same conclusion: the network would need a compact post-quantum signature format suited to high-throughput blockchain use. Initial implementations are already available through Firedancer and Anza repositories, while Solana argues that the transition would be manageable and should not create a meaningful performance hit.
Yakovenko’s warning does not directly contradict that roadmap. It narrows the focus. Rather than questioning whether Solana can migrate to post-quantum cryptography when necessary, he is pointing to the fragility of assuming any single new cryptographic scheme will remain safe once both implementation details and mathematical assumptions are exposed to increasingly powerful AI-assisted analysis.
That distinction matters for builders. The quantum-readiness debate often treats post-quantum signatures as the endpoint: once a chain can verify Falcon or a similar scheme efficiently, the network has a path forward.
Yakovenko’s comments suggest the safer architecture may be one that avoids dependence on one scheme, even after migration. His preference for “2/3 different signature schemes” indicates a defense-in-depth model, where wallets or transaction processors could require threshold approval across multiple cryptographic primitives.
Michael Egorov, founder of Curve Finance, asked whether “proper formal verification” might help address the concern. Yakovenko’s reply was cautious: “If we know exactly what to verify. I’d still like 2/3 different signature schemes.”
That response captures the unresolved part of the debate. Formal verification can reduce implementation risk when the target properties are precisely defined. Yakovenko’s concern is that the industry may not yet know all the relevant failure modes, especially if AI systems become better at finding edge cases, deployment flaws or deeper mathematical weaknesses in post-quantum constructions.
At press time, SOL traded at $84.03.
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Evidence shows Ashcrypto called ROYA publicly, then told followers [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/influencer-ashcrypto-under-fire-for-alleged-roya-pump-and-dump-scheme</link><guid>846324</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ashcrypto-under-fire-for-alleged-roya-pump-and-dump-scheme-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Influencer Ashcrypto Under Fire for Alleged ROYA Pump-and-Dump Scheme</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin reclaims $80K as short liquidations fuel recovery rally - AMBCrypto</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin reclaims $80K as short liquidations fuel recovery rally& & AMBCrypto]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-reclaims-80k-as-short-liquidations-fuel-recovery-rally-ambcrypto</link><guid>846435</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin reclaims $80K as short liquidations fuel recovery rally - AMBCrypto</dc:text></item><item><title>Trying to recover old BTC from a pre-2013 centralized exchange — I have my email, a 5-digit code and an MD5-like hash, but don't remember the platfor</title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/trying-to-recover-old-btc-from-a-pre-2013-centralized-exchange-i-have-my-email-a-5-digit-code-and-an-md5-like-hash-but-dont-remember-the-platfor</link><guid>846363</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Trying to recover old BTC from a pre-2013 centralized exchange — I have my email, a 5-digit code and an MD5-like hash, but don't remember the platfor</dc:text></item><item><title>K-Pop Firm's Stock Plunges as It Dumps Bitcoin Treasury Plan for AI Pivot - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[K-Pop Firm's Stock Plunges as It Dumps Bitcoin Treasury Plan for AI Pivot& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/k-pop-firms-stock-plunges-as-it-dumps-bitcoin-treasury-plan-for-ai-pivot-yahoo-finance</link><guid>846420</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>K-Pop Firm's Stock Plunges as It Dumps Bitcoin Treasury Plan for AI Pivot - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Rally Could Trigger 20% Push for Dogecoin, Here’s When - TradingView</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Rally Could Trigger 20% Push for Dogecoin, Here’s When& & TradingView]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-rally-could-trigger-20-push-for-dogecoin-heres-when-tradingview</link><guid>846432</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Rally Could Trigger 20% Push for Dogecoin, Here’s When - TradingView</dc:text></item><item><title>NHL and MLB Sign With Polymarket and Kalshi as Their Unions Ask CFTC to Intervene</title><description><![CDATA[A coalition of the largest US professional sports player unions has asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to prohibit several categories of sports event contracts at platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, putting the unions in direct opposition to the leagues that have signed commercial deals with the same platforms. Key Takeaways: Player unions for [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/nhl-and-mlb-sign-with-polymarket-and-kalshi-as-their-unions-ask-cftc-to-intervene</link><guid>846325</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mlb-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>NHL and MLB Sign With Polymarket and Kalshi as Their Unions Ask CFTC to Intervene</dc:text></item><item><title>Clarity Act Compromise Sparks Crypto Stock Rally; Bitcoin Briefly Tops $80,000 - Investor's Business Daily</title><description><![CDATA[Clarity Act Compromise Sparks Crypto Stock Rally; Bitcoin Briefly Tops $80,000& & Investor's Business Daily]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/clarity-act-compromise-sparks-crypto-stock-rally-bitcoin-briefly-tops-80000-investors-business-daily</link><guid>846368</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Clarity Act Compromise Sparks Crypto Stock Rally; Bitcoin Briefly Tops $80,000 - Investor's Business Daily</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin short-term cost basis approaches profitability, but $80K must flip to support first - TradingView</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin short-term cost basis approaches profitability, but $80K must flip to support first& & TradingView]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-short-term-cost-basis-approaches-profitability-but-80k-must-flip-to-support-first-tradingview</link><guid>846449</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin short-term cost basis approaches profitability, but $80K must flip to support first - TradingView</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Reclaims $80,000 Amid Surging ETF Demand, Positive Iran News - Bitcoin Magazine</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Reclaims $80,000 Amid Surging ETF Demand, Positive Iran News& & Bitcoin Magazine]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-reclaims-80000-amid-surging-etf-demand-positive-iran-news-bitcoin-magazine</link><guid>846380</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Reclaims $80,000 Amid Surging ETF Demand, Positive Iran News - Bitcoin Magazine</dc:text></item><item><title>BTC, GME news: GameStop eBay bid puts $368M bitcoin stash's future in question - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[BTC, GME news: GameStop eBay bid puts $368M bitcoin stash's future in question& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/btc-gme-news-gamestop-ebay-bid-puts-368m-bitcoin-stashs-future-in-question-coindesk</link><guid>846367</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>BTC, GME news: GameStop eBay bid puts $368M bitcoin stash's future in question - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitmine Pushes $13.1 Billion Treasury as 5,180,131 ETH Position Reshapes Crypto Balance</title><description><![CDATA[Bitmine Immersion Technologies has unveiled a $13.1 billion treasury, with ethereum comprising roughly $12.1 billion of the total. Key Takeaways: Bitmine reached $13.1 billion in holdings on May 3, 2026, including 5.18 million ETH and 200 Bitcoin. Ranking as the #2 global treasury, Bitmine now trades $625 million daily, outpacing firms like DoorDash. 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What Saylor’s Pause Means& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/is-the-microstrategy-bitcoin-binge-over-what-saylors-pause-means-yahoo-finance</link><guid>846390</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Is the MicroStrategy Bitcoin Binge Over? What Saylor’s Pause Means - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>If GameStop buys eBay, Bitcoin payments could suddenly have a 135M-buyer marketplace test case - CryptoSlate</title><description><![CDATA[If GameStop buys eBay, Bitcoin payments could suddenly have a 135M-buyer marketplace test case& & CryptoSlate]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/if-gamestop-buys-ebay-bitcoin-payments-could-suddenly-have-a-135m-buyer-marketplace-test-case-cryptoslate</link><guid>846452</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>If GameStop buys eBay, Bitcoin payments could suddenly have a 135M-buyer marketplace test case - CryptoSlate</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Tops $80K and Coinbase Wins Stablecoin Deal in Clarity Act - Gotrade</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Tops $80K and Coinbase Wins Stablecoin Deal in Clarity Act& & Gotrade]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-tops-80k-and-coinbase-wins-stablecoin-deal-in-clarity-act-gotrade</link><guid>846404</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Tops $80K and Coinbase Wins Stablecoin Deal in Clarity Act - Gotrade</dc:text></item><item><title>Hut 8 cuts bitcoin credit costs with FalconX refinancing, freeing 3,300 BTC from collateral - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[Hut 8 cuts bitcoin credit costs with FalconX refinancing, freeing 3,300 BTC from collateral& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/hut-8-cuts-bitcoin-credit-costs-with-falconx-refinancing-freeing-3300-btc-from-collateral-coindesk</link><guid>846414</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Hut 8 cuts bitcoin credit costs with FalconX refinancing, freeing 3,300 BTC from collateral - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Jim Cramer on Strategy Inc: “You Want to Own Bitcoin? 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Participation includes over [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/dtcc-tokenization-draws-50-firms-for-live-securities-testing</link><guid>846329</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dtcc-tokenization-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>DTCC Tokenization Draws 50+ Firms for Live Securities Testing</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price: BTC Is Up 19% in 30 Days — Is the Bear Market Officially Over? - 24/7 Wall St.</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price: BTC Is Up 19% in 30 Days — Is the Bear Market Officially Over?& & 24/7 Wall St.]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-btc-is-up-19-in-30-days-is-the-bear-market-officially-over-247-wall-st</link><guid>846379</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price: BTC Is Up 19% in 30 Days — Is the Bear Market Officially Over? - 24/7 Wall St.</dc:text></item><item><title>Taco Tech Tuesday Returns to Miami for Consensus Week With Cinco de Mayo Edition at Crysp Studio</title><description><![CDATA[This sponsored press release was provided by [Client Name] and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. 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Decrypt</dc:text></item><item><title>Strive’s (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase - Bitcoin Magazine</title><description><![CDATA[Strive’s (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase& & Bitcoin Magazine]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/strives-asst-bitcoin-treasury-crosses-15000-btc-after-339-million-purchase-bitcoin-magazine</link><guid>846375</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Strive’s (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase - Bitcoin Magazine</dc:text></item><item><title>Market Analyst Predicts Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices For The Next 3 Quarters - TradingView</title><description><![CDATA[Market Analyst Predicts Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices For The Next 3 Quarters& & TradingView]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/market-analyst-predicts-bitcoin-and-ethereum-prices-for-the-next-3-quarters-tradingview</link><guid>846424</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Market Analyst Predicts Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices For The Next 3 Quarters - TradingView</dc:text></item><item><title>US Dollar Majors, Gold, Bitcoin, Equities Weekly Technical Outlook - FOREX.com</title><description><![CDATA[US Dollar Majors, Gold, Bitcoin, Equities Weekly Technical Outlook& & FOREX.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/us-dollar-majors-gold-bitcoin-equities-weekly-technical-outlook-forexcom</link><guid>846425</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>US Dollar Majors, Gold, Bitcoin, Equities Weekly Technical Outlook - FOREX.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Climbs Above $80,000 for the First Time Since January - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Climbs Above $80,000 for the First Time Since January& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-climbs-above-80000-for-the-first-time-since-january-yahoo-finance</link><guid>846384</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Climbs Above $80,000 for the First Time Since January - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Hits $80K: Tracking ETF Inflows and Leverage Ratios - Investing.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Hits $80K: Tracking ETF Inflows and Leverage Ratios& & Investing.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-hits-80k-tracking-etf-inflows-and-leverage-ratios-investingcom</link><guid>846446</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Hits $80K: Tracking ETF Inflows and Leverage Ratios - Investing.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin breaks $80k as long-awaited CLARITY Act approaches finish line - Fortune</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin breaks $80k as long-awaited CLARITY Act approaches finish line& & Fortune]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-breaks-80k-as-long-awaited-clarity-act-approaches-finish-line-fortune</link><guid>846374</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin breaks $80k as long-awaited CLARITY Act approaches finish line - Fortune</dc:text></item><item><title>BTCI: Getting Paid To Wait For Bitcoin's Recovery (BATS:BTCI) - Seeking Alpha</title><description><![CDATA[BTCI: Getting Paid To Wait For Bitcoin's Recovery (BATS:BTCI)& & Seeking Alpha]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/btci-getting-paid-to-wait-for-bitcoins-recovery-batsbtci-seeking-alpha</link><guid>846431</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>BTCI: Getting Paid To Wait For Bitcoin's Recovery (BATS:BTCI) - Seeking Alpha</dc:text></item><item><title>Why Saylor skipped Bitcoin buy this week - thestreet.com</title><description><![CDATA[Why Saylor skipped Bitcoin buy this week& & thestreet.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/why-saylor-skipped-bitcoin-buy-this-week-thestreetcom</link><guid>846416</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Why Saylor skipped Bitcoin buy this week - thestreet.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC USD Hits the ‘Magnet Zone’ at $80K - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC USD Hits the ‘Magnet Zone’ at $80K& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-forecast-btc-usd-hits-the-magnet-zone-at-80k-yahoo-finance</link><guid>846387</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC USD Hits the ‘Magnet Zone’ at $80K - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin briefly reclaims key $80,000 level - Sherwood News</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin briefly reclaims key $80,000 level& & Sherwood News]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-briefly-reclaims-key-80000-level-sherwood-news</link><guid>846450</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin briefly reclaims key $80,000 level - Sherwood News</dc:text></item><item><title>Strategy Skips Bitcoin Buy as BTC Hits $80K for First Time Since January - Decrypt</title><description><![CDATA[Strategy Skips Bitcoin Buy as BTC Hits $80K for First Time Since January& & Decrypt]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/strategy-skips-bitcoin-buy-as-btc-hits-80k-for-first-time-since-january-decrypt</link><guid>846436</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Strategy Skips Bitcoin Buy as BTC Hits $80K for First Time Since January - Decrypt</dc:text></item><item><title>Michael Saylor Pauses Bitcoin Buys, But A $3B Acquisition Frenzy Could Start This Week, Analyst Says - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Michael Saylor Pauses Bitcoin Buys, But A $3B Acquisition Frenzy Could Start This Week, Analyst Says& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/michael-saylor-pauses-bitcoin-buys-but-a-3b-acquisition-frenzy-could-start-this-week-analyst-says-yahoo-finance</link><guid>846389</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Michael Saylor Pauses Bitcoin Buys, But A $3B Acquisition Frenzy Could Start This Week, Analyst Says - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Strive adds 444 bitcoin to treasury, lifts holdings to 15,000 BTC - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Strive adds 444 bitcoin to treasury, lifts holdings to 15,000 BTC& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/strive-adds-444-bitcoin-to-treasury-lifts-holdings-to-15000-btc-yahoo-finance</link><guid>846418</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Strive adds 444 bitcoin to treasury, lifts holdings to 15,000 BTC - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin briefly tops $80,000, the highest level since January - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin briefly tops $80,000, the highest level since January& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-briefly-tops-80000-the-highest-level-since-january-yahoo-finance</link><guid>846391</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin briefly tops $80,000, the highest level since January - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin surges above $80,000 for the first time since January as risk appetite returns - 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Evernorth Names OpenAI CFO To XRP Treasury Board
The latest SEC materials show Evernorth filed an amended Form S-4 tied to the transaction, with the filing detail page listing a Form S-4/A accepted on April 27 and filed on April 28. In a separate exhibit, Kaiden signed a consent dated April 27 to be named in Evernorth’s registration statement “as a nominee to the board of directors of the Registrant.” A parallel filing shows Derar Islim also signed the same director-nominee consent on the same date.
The board additions come as Evernorth seeks shareholder approval for a broader SPAC transaction. A proxy-card exhibit attached to the filing lists proposals for the business combination, a merger proposal, domestication, and related governance documents, underscoring that the transaction is still moving through the formal public-market approval process rather than representing a completed listing.
For XRP markets, the appointment matters less as a symbolic AI link than as part of Evernorth’s effort to professionalize a public treasury structure built around a single digital asset. Evernorth has described its model as a regulated corporate vehicle designed to provide transparent exposure to XRP while actively managing the asset within a treasury framework. In its March transaction update, the company said the filing disclosed its business plan, strategy, financials, leadership team and long-term vision for the first time.
CEO Asheesh Birla framed the strategy in broader capital-markets terms. “We believe global finance is entering a new era with digital assets playing a larger role in how capital is held, managed and deployed,” Birla said. “Evernorth is being built to participate in that evolution. Our focus is on combining public-market discipline with XRP blockchain-based financial infrastructure to help shape a more transparent, efficient and connected global financial system.”
The company’s treasury pitch is deliberately different from a passive fund structure. Evernorth has said it is designed to provide “simple, liquid, and transparent exposure to XRP” through a publicly listed vehicle, but also seeks to grow XRP per share over time through institutional lending, liquidity provisioning and DeFi yield opportunities.
That is where Kaiden’s profile is likely to draw attention. The OpenAI Foundation role places him inside one of the most watched firms on earth, while prior reports on the Foundation’s leadership expansion noted that Kaiden brought experience from Deloitte, Twitter and Inspirato. For Evernorth, his addition brings public-company finance and audit-adjacent experience to a board overseeing a crypto treasury strategy that will need to satisfy both digital-asset investors and traditional market expectations.
Evernorth has said the transaction is expected to raise more than $1 billion in gross proceeds, with institutional and strategic investors including Ripple, SBI Holdings, Pantera Capital, Kraken and Arrington Capital. Earlier transaction disclosures also said net proceeds would primarily fund open-market purchases of XRP, alongside working capital, general corporate purposes and transaction expenses.
Birla has described the active-treasury model as aligned with the XRP ecosystem itself. “Evernorth is built to provide investors more than just exposure to XRP’s price,” he said in the company’s launch announcement. “As we capitalize on existing TradFi yield generation strategies and deploy into DeFi yield opportunities, we also contribute to the growth and maturity of that ecosystem. This approach is designed to generate returns for shareholders while supporting XRP’s utility and adoption.”
At press time, XRP traded at $1.40.
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Will the Rise Continue? Here Are the Details - Cryptonews.net</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Breaks Through a Key Psychological Resistance Level by Surpassing $80,000! Will the Rise Continue? Here Are the Details& & Cryptonews.net]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-breaks-through-a-key-psychological-resistance-level-by-surpassing-80000-will-the-rise-continue-here-are-the-details-cryptonewsnet</link><guid>846279</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Breaks Through a Key Psychological Resistance Level by Surpassing $80,000! Will the Rise Continue? Here Are the Details - Cryptonews.net</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin tops $80,000 to hit three-month high; Ether advances (BTC-USD:Cryptocurrency) - Seeking Alpha</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin tops $80,000 to hit three-month high; Ether advances (BTC-USD:Cryptocurrency)& & Seeking Alpha]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-tops-80000-to-hit-three-month-high-ether-advances-btc-usdcryptocurrency-seeking-alpha</link><guid>846218</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin tops $80,000 to hit three-month high; Ether advances (BTC-USD:Cryptocurrency) - Seeking Alpha</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Faces Key $80K Resistance as ETF Inflows and Whale Buying Rise - MEXC</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Faces Key $80K Resistance as ETF Inflows and Whale Buying Rise& & MEXC]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-faces-key-80k-resistance-as-etf-inflows-and-whale-buying-rise-mexc</link><guid>846275</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Faces Key $80K Resistance as ETF Inflows and Whale Buying Rise - MEXC</dc:text></item><item><title>Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Dogecoin, Dash &amp; Bitcoin – Asian Wrap 4 May - FXStreet</title><description><![CDATA[Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Dogecoin, Dash & Bitcoin – Asian Wrap 4 May& & FXStreet]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/cryptocurrencies-price-prediction-dogecoin-dash-bitcoin-asian-wrap-4-may-fxstreet</link><guid>846266</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Dogecoin, Dash &amp; Bitcoin – Asian Wrap 4 May - FXStreet</dc:text></item><item><title>Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys Before Tuesday Earnings - Moomoo</title><description><![CDATA[Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys Before Tuesday Earnings& & Moomoo]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/strategy-pauses-bitcoin-buys-before-tuesday-earnings-moomoo</link><guid>846247</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys Before Tuesday Earnings - Moomoo</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin rises past $80k on ETF inflows; Strategy earnings on tap - Investing.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin rises past $80k on ETF inflows; Strategy earnings on tap& & Investing.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-rises-past-80k-on-etf-inflows-strategy-earnings-on-tap-investingcom</link><guid>846217</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin rises past $80k on ETF inflows; Strategy earnings on tap - Investing.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Pushes Above $80,000 for First Time Since January - CryptoPotato</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Pushes Above $80,000 for First Time Since January& & CryptoPotato]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-pushes-above-80000-for-first-time-since-january-cryptopotato</link><guid>846233</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Pushes Above $80,000 for First Time Since January - CryptoPotato</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Analysis Today: Daily Order Flow Turns Bullish as BTC Tests $80k Acceptance - investingLive</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Analysis Today: Daily Order Flow Turns Bullish as BTC Tests $80k Acceptance& & investingLive]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-analysis-today-daily-order-flow-turns-bullish-as-btc-tests-80k-acceptance-investinglive</link><guid>846249</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Analysis Today: Daily Order Flow Turns Bullish as BTC Tests $80k Acceptance - investingLive</dc:text></item><item><title>Strategy pauses bitcoin buys before Tuesday earnings - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[Strategy pauses bitcoin buys before Tuesday earnings& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/strategy-pauses-bitcoin-buys-before-tuesday-earnings-coindesk</link><guid>846268</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Strategy pauses bitcoin buys before Tuesday earnings - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Veteran trader Peter Brandt sees bitcoin hitting $250,000, but only after a bottom later this year - Cryptonews.net</title><description><![CDATA[Veteran trader Peter Brandt sees bitcoin hitting $250,000, but only after a bottom later this year& & Cryptonews.net]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/veteran-trader-peter-brandt-sees-bitcoin-hitting-250000-but-only-after-a-bottom-later-this-year-cryptonewsnet</link><guid>846276</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Veteran trader Peter Brandt sees bitcoin hitting $250,000, but only after a bottom later this year - Cryptonews.net</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin's Potential Path to $250,000 by 2029, Says Peter Brandt - Binance</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin's Potential Path to $250,000 by 2029, Says Peter Brandt& & Binance]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoins-potential-path-to-250000-by-2029-says-peter-brandt-binance</link><guid>846274</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin's Potential Path to $250,000 by 2029, Says Peter Brandt - Binance</dc:text></item><item><title>Veteran trader Peter Brandt sees bitcoin hitting $250,000, but only after a bottom later this year - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[Veteran trader Peter Brandt sees bitcoin hitting $250,000, but only after a bottom later this year& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/veteran-trader-peter-brandt-sees-bitcoin-hitting-250000-but-only-after-a-bottom-later-this-year-coindesk</link><guid>846209</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Veteran trader Peter Brandt sees bitcoin hitting $250,000, but only after a bottom later this year - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Reclaims $80,000 as Broader Crypto Market Rises Amid US-Iran Tensions - bloomingbit</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Reclaims $80,000 as Broader Crypto Market Rises Amid US-Iran Tensions& & bloomingbit]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-reclaims-80000-as-broader-crypto-market-rises-amid-us-iran-tensions-bloomingbit</link><guid>846257</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Reclaims $80,000 as Broader Crypto Market Rises Amid US-Iran Tensions - bloomingbit</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin surpassed $80,000, reaching a three-month high - Українські Національні Новини (УНН)</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin surpassed $80,000, reaching a three-month high& & Українські Національні Новини (УНН)]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-surpassed-80000-reaching-a-three-month-high-ukrainski-natsionalni-novini-unn</link><guid>846252</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin surpassed $80,000, reaching a three-month high - Українські Національні Новини (УНН)</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as flows build, but traders hedge and doubt a breakout - Cryptonews.net</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as flows build, but traders hedge and doubt a breakout& & Cryptonews.net]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-reclaims-80000-as-flows-build-but-traders-hedge-and-doubt-a-breakout-cryptonewsnet</link><guid>846263</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as flows build, but traders hedge and doubt a breakout - Cryptonews.net</dc:text></item><item><title>DOGE price: Dogecoin jumps 4% to lead gains among majors as bitcoin zooms higher - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[DOGE price: Dogecoin jumps 4% to lead gains among majors as bitcoin zooms higher& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/doge-price-dogecoin-jumps-4-to-lead-gains-among-majors-as-bitcoin-zooms-higher-coindesk</link><guid>846222</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>DOGE price: Dogecoin jumps 4% to lead gains among majors as bitcoin zooms higher - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as flows build, but traders hedge and doubt a breakout - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as flows build, but traders hedge and doubt a breakout& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-reclaims-80000-as-flows-build-but-traders-hedge-and-doubt-a-breakout-coindesk</link><guid>846388</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as flows build, but traders hedge and doubt a breakout - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>China Defies US Sanctions on Oil Refiners With Sweeping Non-Compliance Order</title><description><![CDATA[The blocking statute invoked by MOFCOM requires other companies conducting commercial activities in the country to disregard the sanctions imposed on five domestic refiners linked to Iranian oil transactions, because they constitute an improper extraterritorial application of foreign laws and measures. 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Coinpedia</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Today Hits $80K as ETF Inflows Surge& & Coinpedia]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-today-hits-80k-as-etf-inflows-surge-coinpedia</link><guid>846248</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Today Hits $80K as ETF Inflows Surge - Coinpedia</dc:text></item><item><title>Crypto Overview: Bitcoin tops $80,000 as Hormuz risks ebb – Privacy coins rally - FXStreet</title><description><![CDATA[Crypto Overview: Bitcoin tops $80,000 as Hormuz risks ebb – Privacy coins rally& & FXStreet]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/crypto-overview-bitcoin-tops-80000-as-hormuz-risks-ebb-privacy-coins-rally-fxstreet</link><guid>846272</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Crypto Overview: Bitcoin tops $80,000 as Hormuz risks ebb – Privacy coins rally - FXStreet</dc:text></item><item><title>Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Q1 Earnings - Bitbo</title><description><![CDATA[Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Q1 Earnings& & Bitbo]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/strategy-pauses-bitcoin-buys-ahead-of-q1-earnings-bitbo</link><guid>846227</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Q1 Earnings - Bitbo</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Breaks $80K as U.S.-Iran Tensions Simmer - Bitbo</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Breaks $80K as U.S.-Iran Tensions Simmer& & Bitbo]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-breaks-80k-as-us-iran-tensions-simmer-bitbo</link><guid>846234</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Breaks $80K as U.S.-Iran Tensions Simmer - Bitbo</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin rises past $80,000, breaking 'major' psychological resistance zone - The Block</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin rises past $80,000, breaking 'major' psychological resistance zone& & The Block]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-rises-past-80000-breaking-major-psychological-resistance-zone-the-block</link><guid>846213</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin rises past $80,000, breaking 'major' psychological resistance zone - The Block</dc:text></item><item><title>Strategy pauses Bitcoin buys ahead of Q1 earnings amid geopolitical tensions - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Strategy pauses Bitcoin buys ahead of Q1 earnings amid geopolitical tensions& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/strategy-pauses-bitcoin-buys-ahead-of-q1-earnings-amid-geopolitical-tensions-crypto-briefing</link><guid>846242</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Strategy pauses Bitcoin buys ahead of Q1 earnings amid geopolitical tensions - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Ethereum Price Tracks Bitcoin Rally, Targets Crucial Break Higher - CryptoRank</title><description><![CDATA[Ethereum Price Tracks Bitcoin Rally, Targets Crucial Break Higher& & CryptoRank]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/ethereum-price-tracks-bitcoin-rally-targets-crucial-break-higher-cryptorank</link><guid>846262</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Ethereum Price Tracks Bitcoin Rally, Targets Crucial Break Higher - CryptoRank</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin hits $80,000, triggers $114M in short liquidations amid US-Iran tensions - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin hits $80,000, triggers $114M in short liquidations amid US-Iran tensions& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-hits-80000-triggers-114m-in-short-liquidations-amid-us-iran-tensions-crypto-briefing</link><guid>846250</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin hits $80,000, triggers $114M in short liquidations amid US-Iran tensions - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>US naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz impacts Bitcoin market sentiment - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[US naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz impacts Bitcoin market sentiment& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/us-naval-blockade-in-strait-of-hormuz-impacts-bitcoin-market-sentiment-crypto-briefing</link><guid>846232</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>US naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz impacts Bitcoin market sentiment - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Prediction 2026 and 2027: ETF Capital Floods In While Pepeto Races Toward Huge Gains Before Listing - openPR.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Prediction 2026 and 2027: ETF Capital Floods In While Pepeto Races Toward Huge Gains Before Listing& & openPR.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-prediction-2026-and-2027-etf-capital-floods-in-while-pepeto-races-toward-huge-gains-before-listing-openprcom</link><guid>846270</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Prediction 2026 and 2027: ETF Capital Floods In While Pepeto Races Toward Huge Gains Before Listing - openPR.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Despite Warsh Replacing Powell at the Fed, Traders See No Rate Cut Coming in June</title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Warsh cleared a Senate Banking Committee vote on April 29 and is expected to chair his first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting June 16-17, 2026, as futures and prediction markets put the odds of a rate hold above 93%. Key Takeaways: Kevin Warsh cleared a 13-11 Senate Banking Committee vote on April 29, [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/despite-warsh-replacing-powell-at-the-fed-traders-see-no-rate-cut-coming-in-june</link><guid>846191</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/despite-warsh-replacing-powell-at-the-fed-traders-see-no-rate-cut-coming-in-june-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Despite Warsh Replacing Powell at the Fed, Traders See No Rate Cut Coming in June</dc:text></item><item><title>Ethereum Price Tracks Bitcoin Rally, Targets Crucial Break Higher - TradingView</title><description><![CDATA[Ethereum Price Tracks Bitcoin Rally, Targets Crucial Break Higher& & TradingView]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/ethereum-price-tracks-bitcoin-rally-targets-crucial-break-higher-tradingview</link><guid>846278</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Ethereum Price Tracks Bitcoin Rally, Targets Crucial Break Higher - TradingView</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin ETF outflows hit $490M amid short-term institutional caution - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin ETF outflows hit $490M amid short-term institutional caution& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etf-outflows-hit-490m-amid-short-term-institutional-caution-crypto-briefing</link><guid>846229</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin ETF outflows hit $490M amid short-term institutional caution - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC extends rally, ETH and XRP near key resistance zones - FXStreet</title><description><![CDATA[Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC extends rally, ETH and XRP near key resistance zones& & FXStreet]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/top-3-price-prediction-bitcoin-ethereum-ripple-btc-extends-rally-eth-and-xrp-near-key-resistance-zones-fxstreet</link><guid>846221</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC extends rally, ETH and XRP near key resistance zones - FXStreet</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin surges past $80K, $104M in shorts liquidated amid US-Iran ceasefire - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin surges past $80K, $104M in shorts liquidated amid US-Iran ceasefire& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-surges-past-80k-104m-in-shorts-liquidated-amid-us-iran-ceasefire-crypto-briefing</link><guid>846230</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin surges past $80K, $104M in shorts liquidated amid US-Iran ceasefire - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Cracks $80K Resistance, Is A Bigger Surge Ahead? - CryptoRank</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Cracks $80K Resistance, Is A Bigger Surge Ahead?& & CryptoRank]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-cracks-80k-resistance-is-a-bigger-surge-ahead-cryptorank</link><guid>846255</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Cracks $80K Resistance, Is A Bigger Surge Ahead? - CryptoRank</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin surges to $80,000 amid US-Iran tensions, first time since January - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin surges to $80,000 amid US-Iran tensions, first time since January& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-surges-to-80000-amid-us-iran-tensions-first-time-since-january-crypto-briefing</link><guid>846231</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin surges to $80,000 amid US-Iran tensions, first time since January - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Hits $80,000 USD - Coinpedia</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Hits $80,000 USD& & Coinpedia]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-hits-80000-usd-coinpedia</link><guid>846264</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Hits $80,000 USD - Coinpedia</dc:text></item><item><title>Michael Saylor's Strategy pauses weekly bitcoin purchases ahead of Q1 earnings release - The Block</title><description><![CDATA[Michael Saylor's Strategy pauses weekly bitcoin purchases ahead of Q1 earnings release& & The Block]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/michael-saylors-strategy-pauses-weekly-bitcoin-purchases-ahead-of-q1-earnings-release-the-block</link><guid>846223</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Michael Saylor's Strategy pauses weekly bitcoin purchases ahead of Q1 earnings release - The Block</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin tops $80,000 for three-month high as Asian stocks rise - MSN</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin tops $80,000 for three-month high as Asian stocks rise& & MSN]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-tops-80000-for-three-month-high-as-asian-stocks-rise-msn</link><guid>846225</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin tops $80,000 for three-month high as Asian stocks rise - MSN</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Reclaims $80,000 for First Time in Three Months as Altcoins Gain - bloomingbit</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Reclaims $80,000 for First Time in Three Months as Altcoins Gain& & bloomingbit]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-reclaims-80000-for-first-time-in-three-months-as-altcoins-gain-bloomingbit</link><guid>846220</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Reclaims $80,000 for First Time in Three Months as Altcoins Gain - bloomingbit</dc:text></item><item><title>Crypto Rallies, Oil Slides on Trump's Project Freedom Plan - BeInCrypto</title><description><![CDATA[Crypto Rallies, Oil Slides on Trump's Project Freedom Plan& & BeInCrypto]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/crypto-rallies-oil-slides-on-trumps-project-freedom-plan-beincrypto</link><guid>846216</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Crypto Rallies, Oil Slides on Trump's Project Freedom Plan - BeInCrypto</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin, XRP Flat, While Ethereum, Dogecoin Spike After Trump's 'Project Freedom' Announcement: Why This - Benzinga</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin, XRP Flat, While Ethereum, Dogecoin Spike After Trump's 'Project Freedom' Announcement: Why This& & Benzinga]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-xrp-flat-while-ethereum-dogecoin-spike-after-trumps-project-freedom-announcement-why-this-benzinga</link><guid>846219</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin, XRP Flat, While Ethereum, Dogecoin Spike After Trump's 'Project Freedom' Announcement: Why This - Benzinga</dc:text></item><item><title>Coinbase Says Prediction Markets Are Maturing, CFTC Needs No New Mandate</title><description><![CDATA[Coinbase says prediction markets should stay under CFTC oversight, arguing event-based contracts already fit within federal derivatives law. The company laid out four points in a comment letter and public post. Key Takeaways: Coinbase urged the CFTC to regulate prediction markets under existing derivatives law. Federal oversight could prevent fragmented state enforcement across interstate prediction [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/coinbase-says-prediction-markets-are-maturing-cftc-needs-no-new-mandate</link><guid>846192</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-letter-to-cftc-prediction-markets-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Coinbase Says Prediction Markets Are Maturing, CFTC Needs No New Mandate</dc:text></item><item><title>BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETP reaches $1.1B AUM, boosting institutional interest - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETP reaches $1.1B AUM, boosting institutional interest& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/blackrocks-bitcoin-etp-reaches-11b-aum-boosting-institutional-interest-crypto-briefing</link><guid>846236</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETP reaches $1.1B AUM, boosting institutional interest - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>XRP Reaches 5M+ Merchants Through Rakuten Wallet Integration</title><description><![CDATA[Rakuten Wallet added XRP access to one of Japan’s largest consumer payment networks, a rollout highlighted by a Ripple manager on April 30. Users can convert Rakuten Points into XRP, trade in-app, and charge Rakuten Cash through Rakuten Wallet for spending via Rakuten Pay across more than 5 million merchant locations. Key Takeaways: Rakuten Wallet [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/xrp-reaches-5m-merchants-through-rakuten-wallet-integration</link><guid>846193</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rakuten-pay-xrp-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>XRP Reaches 5M+ Merchants Through Rakuten Wallet Integration</dc:text></item><item><title>Morgan Stanley Executive Says US Banks Could Eventually Hold Bitcoin on Balance Sheets - bloomingbit</title><description><![CDATA[Morgan Stanley Executive Says US Banks Could Eventually Hold Bitcoin on Balance Sheets& & bloomingbit]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/morgan-stanley-executive-says-us-banks-could-eventually-hold-bitcoin-on-balance-sheets-bloomingbit</link><guid>846267</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Morgan Stanley Executive Says US Banks Could Eventually Hold Bitcoin on Balance Sheets - bloomingbit</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin – How a KEY signal mirrors January’s 15% BTC drop setup - AMBCrypto</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin – How a KEY signal mirrors January’s 15% BTC drop setup& & AMBCrypto]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-how-a-key-signal-mirrors-januarys-15-btc-drop-setup-ambcrypto</link><guid>846240</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin – How a KEY signal mirrors January’s 15% BTC drop setup - AMBCrypto</dc:text></item><item><title>Morgan Stanley's Oldenburg: Bitcoin on U.S. bank balance sheets is coming, just not yet - CoinDesk</title><description><![CDATA[Morgan Stanley's Oldenburg: Bitcoin on U.S. bank balance sheets is coming, just not yet& & CoinDesk]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/morgan-stanleys-oldenburg-bitcoin-on-us-bank-balance-sheets-is-coming-just-not-yet-coindesk</link><guid>846224</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Morgan Stanley's Oldenburg: Bitcoin on U.S. bank balance sheets is coming, just not yet - CoinDesk</dc:text></item><item><title>Tokenization Megatrend: Grayscale Names ETH, SOL, LINK in $30B Market</title><description><![CDATA[Grayscale Research said Ethereum, Solana, Canton, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Chainlink are positioned to benefit as tokenized assets expand. The firm estimated tokenized assets at about $30 billion, up 217% year-over-year. Key Takeaways: Grayscale identified Ethereum, Solana, Canton, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Chainlink as key beneficiaries of tokenization growth. Tokenized assets reached about $30 billion, [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/tokenization-megatrend-grayscale-names-eth-sol-link-in-30b-market</link><guid>846194</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/grayscale-tokenization-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Tokenization Megatrend: Grayscale Names ETH, SOL, LINK in $30B Market</dc:text></item><item><title>Crypto Platform Uphold Faces $5M Blow From New York Regulators</title><description><![CDATA[Uphold will hand over more than $5 million to customers it helped deceive — a payout that amounts to over five times what the company actually earned from the deal.
A Settlement With Real Teeth
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the settlement this week, closing the book on Uphold&#8217;s role in promoting CredEarn, a crypto savings product run by Cred, LLC and its CEO Daniel Schatt.
From January 2019 through October 2020, Uphold pushed CredEarn to users through its platform and mobile app, billing it as a safe place to park money and earn solid annual returns. What users weren&#8217;t told was how those returns were actually being generated.
Cred was funding them through microloans to low-income video game players in China — borrowers who had no credit histories and no access to traditional banks. That detail never made it into Uphold&#8217;s pitch to customers.
My office secured over $5 million from Uphold, a cryptocurrency platform, for misleading people and promoting a fraudulent investment scheme.
I&#8217;ll always work to ensure bad actors are held accountable for putting people&#8217;s livelihoods at risk.
— NY AG James (@NewYorkStateAG) April 29, 2026
The Insurance Claim That Wasn&#8217;t True
The misleading promotion didn&#8217;t stop at vague language. According to the AG&#8217;s office, Uphold told customers that Cred carried comprehensive insurance. That claim was false. No such insurance protecting retail investors from crypto losses existed in the industry at the time. On top of that, Uphold was operating without the required broker or commodity broker-dealer registration.
The risks caught up with everyone. Cred began racking up losses from its lending practices in March 2020. Eight months later, the company filed for bankruptcy. Thousands of Uphold customers worldwide were left with nothing to show for their deposits.
Under the terms of the settlement, affected users will be paid directly from the $5 million fund. Uphold is also owed $545,189 from Cred&#8217;s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings — and any money recovered from that process will be passed along to harmed investors as well. Customers can expect an email notification when funds reach their accounts.
&#8220;Investors should be able to trust the industry advice they receive,&#8221; James said in a statement, adding that her office would continue holding bad actors accountable for putting customers&#8217; finances at risk.
Featured image from Finder, chart from TradingView
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The compromise matters especially for crypto exchange Coinbase, with Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad noting that it is time for the bill to move forward.
The Rewards Fight Now Behind The Industry
Coinbase officials have expressed support for the newest version of the final rewards text in the CLARITY Act that was recently made public. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said on Friday, “Mark it up,&#8221; in response to a post made on X by Faryar Shirzad, Coinbase&#8217;s Chief Policy Officer. 
Interestingly, the most important part of Shirzad’s statement is not just that the final rewards text is public, but that Coinbase is treating the issue as settled enough for the bill to move forward. Much of the debate on the CLARITY Act has been based on how crypto firms can offer yield on stablecoin deposits; however, there seems to be a compromise now.
Although the compromise still prohibits crypto exchanges from offering yield on stablecoin deposits if that yield is equivalent to what banks offer on interest-bearing deposits, Shirzad noted that they were able to protect what matters the most, which is the ability for Americans to earn rewards, based on real usage of crypto platforms and networks.
Basically, rewards tied to what the bill calls &#8220;bona fide activities,&#8221; which are actual use of crypto platforms or networks, remain permitted. This is why Shirzad described the outcome as a case where banks secured restrictions on rewards, but the industry protected what mattered most.
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal also reinforced the point, noting that the new language in the bill preserves activity-based rewards relating to real platform participation, which is precisely what the banking lobby had said it wanted.
Where Does The CLARITY Act Go From Here?
The CLARITY Act is a market structure bill designed to answer the biggest legal question hanging over the US crypto industry: when is a digital asset a security, when is it a commodity, and which regulator has authority over the trading platforms? 
The major issue in the previous wordings of the CLARITY Act raised by banks was that allowing crypto firms to offer rewards on stablecoin balances would drain deposits from traditional banks and destabilize the lending system. 
Now with the yield language settled, the next focus is the remaining provisions that will determine the bill&#8217;s final shape. This involves the clarity between the jurisdictions of the SEC and CFTC, staking protections, and capital formation rules.
Galaxy Digital&#8217;s head of research Alex Thorn has estimated the earliest the Senate Banking Committee could schedule a markup is the week of May 11, following the Senate&#8217;s recess. According to Polymarket odds, there is now a 59% chance that the CLARITY Act will be signed into law this year.
Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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According to crypto analyst Kabuki, this movement may represent a familiar phase seen in previous market cycles that have preceded explosive gains.
Base Formation Signals Familiar Cycle Pattern
In an X post on May 2, Kabuki draws attention to a recurring structure observed in past bull cycles, specifically in 2021 and 2025. In these cases, Bitcoin spent a prolonged period moving sideways after an initial rally. This phase, often dismissed as indecisive, served as a base-formation zone where strong hands accumulated positions before the next leg up. Bitcoin stuck at $75K-$78K for a reason
This isn&#39;t random. This is Bitcoin history repeating.
If you know the past, you know the future:
2017: Base formed → Parabolic expansion 2021: Base formed → Parabolic expansion 2026: Same structure playing out NOW
This… pic.twitter.com/YGSm0rbEVU
&mdash; Kabuki (@kabukistory) May 2, 2026
In 2018, Bitcoin consolidated for months before breaking out into a parabolic run that culminated in its then-all-time high at $69,000 in 2021. A similar structure appeared in 2022, where a range-bound phase preceded the surge to new highs around $126,100. Fast forward to 2026, and the same pattern appears to be unfolding. 
Bitcoin’s current range between $75,000 and $78,000 appears to be an accumulation phase, in which market participants absorb supply at relatively stable prices. However, what appears to be stagnation may actually be preparation for a price rally.
Bitcoin Target: $400,000 
Building on this cyclical framework, Kabuki projects a long-term target of $400,000 for Bitcoin. While that figure may seem aggressive at first glance, it is based on the scale of previous expansions following similar base formations.
In 2018, Bitcoin exited its accumulation range, producing a 1,831.46% price increase that peaked at $69,000 in 2021. After leaving the buy zone in 2022, price acceleration was also exponential, resulting in a 651.63% gain that established the current all-time high. If the current range near $75,000–$78,000 serves as the foundation, Kabuki projects another 775.12% gain, which should result in a $400,000 price valuation by 2029
This projection is strongly supported by a broader market outlook, including asset maturity, institutional participation as reflected in ETF inflows, and broader adoption, likely encouraged by regulations such as the GENIUS Act and the highly anticipated CLARITY Act. 
At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $78,379, reflecting a 0.43% gain in the last seven days. According to analysts at CoinCodex, general market sentiment has turned bullish, with the Fear &amp; Greed Index moving into the neutral zone. These analysts expect Bitcoin to sustain its current rally, with price projections of $84,219 over the next five days. 
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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. 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Among 71 distinct assets tracked by rwa.xyz, the average annual percentage yield ( APY) registered at 3.36% over the past week. Key Takeaways: rwa.xyz data shows tokenized [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/blackrock-and-circle-lead-tokenized-treasuries-as-market-value-climbs-to-1520b</link><guid>846198</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tokenized-treasuries-add-1-06b-in-30-days-as-market-value-climbs-to-15-20b-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Blackrock and Circle Lead Tokenized Treasuries as Market Value Climbs to $15.20B</dc:text></item><item><title>Ripple Confirms 13,000 Banks And $12.5 Trillion In Payments, One Analyst Says It Points To $625 XRP</title><description><![CDATA[Ripple placed its treasury business at the center of a new XRP price prediction after promoting Ripple Treasury as a platform with full cash visibility with notable numbers. An analyst on X has since noted that those numbers, when run through a valuation model, point to an average price of at least $625 for XRP.
Ripple Treasury Puts A Massive Banking Network In View
During the SEC v. Ripple case, it surfaced that there were 1,700 NDAs between Ripple and other companies. These led to speculations among members of the XRP community as to the nature of these companies. However, Ripple has now publicly confirmed that its treasury platform is now connected to 13,000 banks and facilitates $12.5 trillion in payment volume. 
The announcement, which was posted by Ripple on the social media platform X, described Ripple Treasury as the world&#8217;s most adaptable treasury platform, capable of delivering 100% cash visibility to institutions. Ripple acquired GTreasury in 2025 for $1 billion, and rather than trying to convince banks to adopt an entirely new system, it acquired an existing enterprise treasury platform and rebranded it as Ripple Treasury.
Analyst Patrick L. Riley, posting on X, pointed out the significance of that number of banks connected to Ripple Treasury relative to the global banking industry. There are roughly 4,336 registered banks and savings institutions in the United States and approximately 4,287 credit unions, many of which operate across Western economies. That means Ripple&#8217;s operation has expanded well outside the United States. 
According to Riley, a network of 13,000 connected institutions, therefore, represents substantial penetration across the Anglosphere financial system.
How Does This Play Into A $625 Price For XRP?
Riley’s main takeaway is that investors may be underestimating the significance of Ripple’s treasury footprint. He pointed to the $12.5 trillion payments figure and connected it to XRP’s utility thesis with the possibility of the cryptocurrency being the conduit through which these payments move.
He then applied the Bakkes Pipeline, or stock-to-flow-style, model to the number. In his example, if 20 billion XRP were used to move $12.5 trillion annually, the implied average value would be $625 per XRP. The price projection is likely to appeal to many members of the XRP community, particularly those who believe large-scale bank adoption is going to eventually force a major repricing of XRP.
It is important to note that Ripple’s announcement only confirms the size of the treasury network and the payments volume tied to the platform. It does not say that $12.5 trillion is currently being settled through XRP. However, that caveat does not erase the importance of the announcement by Ripple, especially for the future outlook of the XRP price.
At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $1.39.
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According to market analyst Ali Martinez, data from DeFiLlama shows that April was particularly bad for digital asset firms and protocols, with 29 attacks recorded, the highest ever in a single month. Without a doubt, these incidents have sparked concerns among crypto enthusiasts, leading to speculation about potential causes and solutions to this disturbing pattern.
Notably, total attacks in April resulted in combined losses of $635 million. About 90% of these losses can be attributed to attacks on the Drift Protocol and KelpDAO. Drift Protocol, the largest Solana-based decentralized perpetual futures exchange, saw North Korean hackers drain $285 million by tricking the security council into unknowingly pre-signing transactions using a fictitious CarbonVote token.
On the other hand, Kelp DAO, an Ethereum-based liquid staking protocol, lost $292 million in rsETH after attackers exploited the protocol&#8217;s LayerZeo-powered cross-chain bridge by manipulating the message layer to act on a nonexistent valid instruction. The impact of these attacks goes beyond immediate losses and also weakens crypto users&#8217; confidence. For example, the total value locked (TVL) on DeFi platforms dropped by $13.5 billion following the 48 hours after the Kelp DAO attack.
AI Evolution And Adoption Driving Crypto Attacks: Analysts
According to Martinez, the strides recorded in global AI development now function as a double-edged sword. While there is greater potential for higher productivity owing to newer AI products, such as Anthropic&#8217;s Mythos models, these agentic AIs can also facilitate effective exploitation operations, minimizing the time required for reconnaissance and weaponization.
The crypto industry is witnessing a big spike in security breaches.
Data from DeFiLlama and industry reports confirm that April 2026 saw a record 29 hacks, the highest monthly incident count in history.
Over $635 million was lost in April alone, primarily driven by the Drift… https://t.co/KpM59tXxdL pic.twitter.com/xrqIA5l3v5
&mdash; Ali Charts (@alicharts) May 2, 2026
The crypto pundit draws much attention to this developing negative use case, citing that a small volume of AI-assisted attacks by North Korean hackers accounted for 76% of the losses recorded in April. As AI development surges, Martinez warns that the crypto industry is at risk of a surge in security incidents, which could lead to higher market volatility.
More data from DeFiLlama shows that total exploit losses in 2026 now stand at $723.39, representing a 57% decline from the figures reported in the same period in 2025. However, it&#8217;s worth noting that the $1.692 billion recorded in the 2025 first trimester is largely attributable to the $1.5 billion Bybit hack, i.e., the largest exploit in the crypto industry.
Market Overview
At press time, the total crypto market cap is $2.57 trillion, down 0.16% over the past day.
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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin holds $78K on May 3, 2026, as market data shows consolidation below $80K resistance. TradingView indicators show 62 RSI and mixed signals, signaling indecision across crypto markets. Bitcoin tests $80K zone; [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-technical-setup-points-to-key-breakout-zone-near-80k</link><guid>846054</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-technical-setup-points-to-key-breakout-zone-near-80k-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Bitcoin Technical Setup Points to Key Breakout Zone Near $80K</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin whale opens $40mln short – Is BTC’s $79K recovery in trouble? - AMBCrypto</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin whale opens $40mln short – Is BTC’s $79K recovery in trouble?& & AMBCrypto]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-whale-opens-40mln-short-is-btcs-79k-recovery-in-trouble-ambcrypto</link><guid>846071</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin whale opens $40mln short – Is BTC’s $79K recovery in trouble? - AMBCrypto</dc:text></item><item><title>7 Best Cryptos to Buy Now as Bitcoin Nears $79K After Iran War Fears Cool - openPR.com</title><description><![CDATA[7 Best Cryptos to Buy Now as Bitcoin Nears $79K After Iran War Fears Cool& & openPR.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/7-best-cryptos-to-buy-now-as-bitcoin-nears-79k-after-iran-war-fears-cool-openprcom</link><guid>846137</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>7 Best Cryptos to Buy Now as Bitcoin Nears $79K After Iran War Fears Cool - openPR.com</dc:text></item><item><title>When Will Bitcoin Price Go Past $80,000? Institutional Data Reveals Key Insight - ZyCrypto</title><description><![CDATA[When Will Bitcoin Price Go Past $80,000? Institutional Data Reveals Key Insight& & ZyCrypto]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/when-will-bitcoin-price-go-past-80000-institutional-data-reveals-key-insight-zycrypto</link><guid>846109</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>When Will Bitcoin Price Go Past $80,000? Institutional Data Reveals Key Insight - ZyCrypto</dc:text></item><item><title>Was Bitcoin’s April Surge Speculative or Structural? CryptoQuant Offers Insights - CryptoPotato</title><description><![CDATA[Was Bitcoin’s April Surge Speculative or Structural? CryptoQuant Offers Insights& & CryptoPotato]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/was-bitcoins-april-surge-speculative-or-structural-cryptoquant-offers-insights-cryptopotato</link><guid>846078</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Was Bitcoin’s April Surge Speculative or Structural? CryptoQuant Offers Insights - CryptoPotato</dc:text></item><item><title>Best Crypto To Invest In: Saylor Keeps Stacking Bitcoin While AlphaPepe Becomes Retail's Higher-Upside Bet - openPR.com</title><description><![CDATA[Best Crypto To Invest In: Saylor Keeps Stacking Bitcoin While AlphaPepe Becomes Retail's Higher-Upside Bet& & openPR.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/best-crypto-to-invest-in-saylor-keeps-stacking-bitcoin-while-alphapepe-becomes-retails-higher-upside-bet-openprcom</link><guid>846122</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Best Crypto To Invest In: Saylor Keeps Stacking Bitcoin While AlphaPepe Becomes Retail's Higher-Upside Bet - openPR.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Why 0.01 Bitcoin Might Be the Smartest Move You Make This Decade - Moomoo</title><description><![CDATA[Why 0.01 Bitcoin Might Be the Smartest Move You Make This Decade& & Moomoo]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/why-001-bitcoin-might-be-the-smartest-move-you-make-this-decade-moomoo</link><guid>846079</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Why 0.01 Bitcoin Might Be the Smartest Move You Make This Decade - Moomoo</dc:text></item><item><title>AI Capex Boom Warps Nasdaq As Hyperscalers Take Over, Bitcoin Seen As Hedge By Wall Street Veteran - Stocktwits</title><description><![CDATA[AI Capex Boom Warps Nasdaq As Hyperscalers Take Over, Bitcoin Seen As Hedge By Wall Street Veteran& & Stocktwits]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/ai-capex-boom-warps-nasdaq-as-hyperscalers-take-over-bitcoin-seen-as-hedge-by-wall-street-veteran-stocktwits</link><guid>846105</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>AI Capex Boom Warps Nasdaq As Hyperscalers Take Over, Bitcoin Seen As Hedge By Wall Street Veteran - Stocktwits</dc:text></item><item><title>Strategy Invests $2.57 Billion in Bitcoin as AJC Mining Launches New Bitcoin Cloud Mining Contracts - crypto.news</title><description><![CDATA[Strategy Invests $2.57 Billion in Bitcoin as AJC Mining Launches New Bitcoin Cloud Mining Contracts& & crypto.news]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/strategy-invests-257-billion-in-bitcoin-as-ajc-mining-launches-new-bitcoin-cloud-mining-contracts-cryptonews</link><guid>846131</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Strategy Invests $2.57 Billion in Bitcoin as AJC Mining Launches New Bitcoin Cloud Mining Contracts - crypto.news</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin At Risk As TD Sequential Flashes Key Bearish Signal – Details - CryptoRank</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin At Risk As TD Sequential Flashes Key Bearish Signal – Details& & CryptoRank]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-at-risk-as-td-sequential-flashes-key-bearish-signal-details-cryptorank</link><guid>846097</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin At Risk As TD Sequential Flashes Key Bearish Signal – Details - CryptoRank</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Mining Firm Riot Platforms Records $167 Million Revenue In Q1 2026: Report</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms has published its financial performance for the first quarter of 2026, reporting revenue of over $167 million. The financial report highlights a shift in the company&#8217;s business model and a growing trend in its revenue stream, as its recently launched data center business takes center stage.
Riot Platforms&#8217; Data Center Business Generates $33 Million Q1 Revenue
In its recent disclosure, Riot Platforms reported generating $167.2 million in revenue in the first quarter of the year. Based on the reported numbers, the company&#8217;s core Bitcoin mining business saw an approximately 21.7% decline in revenue, from $142.9 million to $111.9 million.
This revenue decline can be attributed to the fall in BTC&#8217;s price, which began as early as February 2026 and fell to as low as $62,000 at some point. The premier cryptocurrency&#8217;s value, while it also dipped in the first quarter of 2025, only fell to around $80,000 by March last year.
Moreover, the Bitcoin network hashrate was relatively higher in the first quarter of 2025 than in 2025&#8217;s Q1, with the resulting mining difficulty eating into Riot Platforms&#8217; margins. As the announcement shows, the mining firm produced 57 BTC less this year than in the same period in 2025.
Interestingly, a new business line (data center operations) helped Riot Platforms offset its apparent revenue decline, contributing $33.2 million to the topline. For what would have looked like an underwhelming earnings report for the firm, the significant revenue from its data center business offered something of a silver lining.
Riot Platforms CEO, Jason Les, said about the performance:
The first quarter of 2026 marks a definitive inflection point for Riot, as we officially transitioned into an active, revenue-generating data center operator. Our ongoing delivery of initial capacity to AMD, and their decision to already double their footprint with a 25 megawatt expansion, validates our ability to execute at institutional scale with the most demanding tenants
The optimistic sentiment from the Q1 earnings report was reflected in the price of Riot Platforms&#8217; stock (ticker RIOT). According to price action data, the company&#8217;s stock jumped by nearly 20% from $16 to above $19 in the last two trading days of the previous week.
Bitcoin Mining Companies Continue Pivot To AI
The significant contribution of Riot Platforms&#8217; data center operations to its revenue highlights the ongoing shift in the Bitcoin mining industry. This strategic pivot comes especially given how much BTC mining profitability has taken a hit over the last couple of years.
Unsurprisingly, Riot Platforms is not the only Bitcoin miner making a strategic play in the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) industry. MARA Holdings (formerly Marathon Digital Holdings) is among the firms leading the diversification to AI and data center infrastructure.
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Hashrate has also trended lower, now resting beneath the 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) threshold. 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According to price action data, the flagship cryptocurrency closed in the green in both March and April, with a double-digit performance coming in the previous month.
However, the latest historical data suggests the Bitcoin price might be in for a turbulent period in May. This projection is based on the premise — or perhaps the fact — that the market leader has never registered three consecutive months of positive returns during a bear market.
Will BTC Break Or Hold This Pattern In May 2026?
In a May 2nd post on the social media platform X, YouTuber Crypto Rover shared an interesting insight into Bitcoin&#8217;s past performance during bear market years. According to the market pundit, the world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency has never closed three straight months in the profit during a bear market year.
Highlighting data from the past 13 years, Crypto Rover noted BTC&#8217;s uninspiring performance during the previous bear markets (2014, 2018, and 2022). Historical data shows that the premier cryptocurrency saw at most four positive months in these 12-month periods, with the highest gain (39.46%) coming in May 2014.
Interestingly, the month of May has historically been positive for the Bitcoin price, with significant upward movements in seven of the last 12 years, including the last two years. However, it is worth noting that BTC has never recorded three consecutive positive May performances.
Now, the Bitcoin price has been in a bear market since late last year, getting stuck in a sustained downward slope in the early months of 2026. Having risen by nearly 2% in March and 12% in April, and currently up by roughly 3% in May, the price of BTC seems on track to break an unprecedented record if it closes the month in the green.
However, if history is anything to go by, Bitcoin&#8217;s price recovery journey might be about to face its first significant obstacle. Moreover, on-chain data show that BTC&#8217;s resurgence is largely driven by the futures market, not genuine spot demand, making it difficult to see how this bear market year will be any different for the flagship cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Price Overview
As of this writing, the price of BTC is around $78,367, with no significant change over the past 24 hours. According to CoinGecko data, the market leader is up a measly 1% over the last seven days.
In a broader context or timeframe, though, Bitcoin appears to be one of the best-performing large-cap cryptocurrencies. Price data shows that the coin has recovered more than 17% of its value in the past 30 days.
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Two Green Candles After A Long Dry Spell
Bitcoin returned 12% in April, its best monthly performance since April 2025, when it gained 14%. The gain ended a streak of five straight red monthly candles.
&#8220;After 5 consecutive red monthly candles, Bitcoin has now closed 2 in the green, causing some relief in the market,&#8221; crypto trader Daan Crypto Trades wrote on X.
$BTC April is done. May is here.
After 5 consecutive red monthly candles, Bitcoin has now closed 2 in the green, causing some relief in the market.
What do you think? Is May going to be red or green? https://t.co/u8IhgV8ahI pic.twitter.com/aihxkDEqQc
— Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) May 1, 2026
Still, the April result came in just below the coin&#8217;s historical average for the month, which sits at 13%, according to CoinGlass data.
Bitcoin started April near $66,000 and is currently trading around $78,400 — still about 35% below its all-time high of $125,100, reached last October.
Analysts Split On What Happens Next
With May now open, market watchers are divided on where Bitcoin goes from here. Crypto analytics firm CryptoQuant issued a warning that the April rally may have been built on shaky ground.
According to the firm, the move was driven largely by futures traders rather than deeper structural demand, raising the possibility of a multi-month price decline ahead.
On the other side of the debate, MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe argued that Bitcoin doesn&#8217;t need a headline-grabbing catalyst to push back past $100,000.
What narrative will bring #Bitcoin to $100K?
There doesn&#8217;t need to be a narrative that pushes the price upwards.
Price moves upwards, and the narrative will create itself.
At this point, it doesn&#8217;t feel like there&#8217;s ever a narrative again that will be moving the needle for…
— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) May 1, 2026
&#8220;There doesn&#8217;t need to be a narrative that pushes the price upwards,&#8221; he wrote on X Friday. Bitcoin last traded above $100,000 on November 13 — about a month after a $19 billion crypto market liquidation event on October 10.
Crypto analyst Jelle offered a shorter-term take, writing simply: &#8220;We hit the ground running again next week.&#8221;
History Points To A Solid May — But It&#8217;s No Guarantee
Based on CoinGlass data, Bitcoin has historically returned an average of 7.78% in May, making it one of the more favorable months on the calendar.
Some market participants are leaning on that track record to stay optimistic. Reports indicate that many traders believe Bitcoin&#8217;s historical patterns tend to repeat, though analysts have long cautioned that past performance in crypto markets carries no real predictive weight.
Featured image from MetaAI, chart from TradingView
]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-prints-biggest-monthly-win-in-a-year-amid-renewed-market-optimism</link><guid>846043</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/a_42fd5f.png?resize=701%2C407</dc:content ><dc:text>Bitcoin Prints Biggest Monthly Win In A Year Amid Renewed Market Optimism</dc:text></item><item><title>This $50 desktop machine is an easy way to play with Bitcoin mining without going all in - Popular Science</title><description><![CDATA[This $50 desktop machine is an easy way to play with Bitcoin mining without going all in& & Popular Science]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/this-50-desktop-machine-is-an-easy-way-to-play-with-bitcoin-mining-without-going-all-in-popular-science</link><guid>846101</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>This $50 desktop machine is an easy way to play with Bitcoin mining without going all in - Popular Science</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin News: $1.9B ETF Inflows Return as AlphaPepe Crosses $1.05M on Presale - openPR.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin News: $1.9B ETF Inflows Return as AlphaPepe Crosses $1.05M on Presale& & openPR.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-news-19b-etf-inflows-return-as-alphapepe-crosses-105m-on-presale-openprcom</link><guid>846022</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin News: $1.9B ETF Inflows Return as AlphaPepe Crosses $1.05M on Presale - openPR.com</dc:text></item><item><title>France Scraps Dangerous Reporting Rule, Pension Fund Buys MSTR, And More – Week In Review</title><description><![CDATA[This week’s crypto stories spanned enforcement, mining, regulation, adoption, and institutional flows. Chainalysis traced Iran-linked stablecoin routing behind a major USDT freeze, while Riot continued its steady BTC sales to NYDIG. 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(KEEL)’s Big Bet - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[From Bitcoin to AI: Keel Infrastructure Corp. (KEEL)’s Big Bet& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/from-bitcoin-to-ai-keel-infrastructure-corp-keels-big-bet-yahoo-finance</link><guid>846001</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>From Bitcoin to AI: Keel Infrastructure Corp. (KEEL)’s Big Bet - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin faces potential downside after April surge, says CryptoQuant report - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin faces potential downside after April surge, says CryptoQuant report& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-faces-potential-downside-after-april-surge-says-cryptoquant-report-crypto-briefing</link><guid>846009</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin faces potential downside after April surge, says CryptoQuant report - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Ripple (XRP) Gears Up for Big Price Move, Bitcoin (BTC) Stopped at $79K: Weekend Watch - CryptoPotato</title><description><![CDATA[Ripple (XRP) Gears Up for Big Price Move, Bitcoin (BTC) Stopped at $79K: Weekend Watch& & CryptoPotato]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/ripple-xrp-gears-up-for-big-price-move-bitcoin-btc-stopped-at-79k-weekend-watch-cryptopotato</link><guid>846011</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Ripple (XRP) Gears Up for Big Price Move, Bitcoin (BTC) Stopped at $79K: Weekend Watch - CryptoPotato</dc:text></item><item><title>Latam Insights: Brazil Bans Crypto Transfers as Meta Launches USDC Payouts</title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Brazil’s central bank issues a resolution banning the use of crypto rails in regulated cross-border payments, Bitso estimates 40% of all crypto purchases include stablecoins, and Meta launches USDC payments in Colombia. Key [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/latam-insights-brazil-bans-crypto-transfers-as-meta-launches-usdc-payouts</link><guid>846059</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/newlataminsights-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Latam Insights: Brazil Bans Crypto Transfers as Meta Launches USDC Payouts</dc:text></item><item><title>Markets Drift as Buffett’s Caution, Iran Tensions, and Crypto Rulemaking Cloud Risk Appetite - Binance</title><description><![CDATA[Markets Drift as Buffett’s Caution, Iran Tensions, and Crypto Rulemaking Cloud Risk Appetite& & Binance]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/markets-drift-as-buffetts-caution-iran-tensions-and-crypto-rulemaking-cloud-risk-appetite-binance</link><guid>846033</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Markets Drift as Buffett’s Caution, Iran Tensions, and Crypto Rulemaking Cloud Risk Appetite - Binance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin targets $80,000 amid regulatory progress and S&amp;P 500 record - Investing.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin targets $80,000 amid regulatory progress and S&P 500 record& & Investing.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-targets-80000-amid-regulatory-progress-and-sp-500-record-investingcom</link><guid>846002</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin targets $80,000 amid regulatory progress and S&amp;P 500 record - Investing.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Crypto Technical Analysis: A Neutral Bias Begins to Gain Relevance Even in Bitcoin - FOREX.com</title><description><![CDATA[Crypto Technical Analysis: A Neutral Bias Begins to Gain Relevance Even in Bitcoin& & FOREX.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/crypto-technical-analysis-a-neutral-bias-begins-to-gain-relevance-even-in-bitcoin-forexcom</link><guid>846004</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Crypto Technical Analysis: A Neutral Bias Begins to Gain Relevance Even in Bitcoin - FOREX.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Prediction Targets $85K While AlphaPepe Makes AI Meme Utility the Faster Retail Story - openPR.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Prediction Targets $85K While AlphaPepe Makes AI Meme Utility the Faster Retail Story& & openPR.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-prediction-targets-85k-while-alphapepe-makes-ai-meme-utility-the-faster-retail-story-openprcom</link><guid>846020</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Prediction Targets $85K While AlphaPepe Makes AI Meme Utility the Faster Retail Story - openPR.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Worker Wins Landmark AI Substitution Case in China</title><description><![CDATA[Experts stated that the decision, which sets a precedent for future AI substitution cases, establishes that AI replacement cannot be brandished as a justification to abandon a labor contract. China is the world’s second-largest AI hub. Key Takeaways: The Hangzhou Court ruled that replacing Zhou with an AI model didn’t justify his forced termination. This [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/worker-wins-landmark-ai-substitution-case-in-china</link><guid>845992</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-02t180404-706-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Worker Wins Landmark AI Substitution Case in China</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin holds at US$78,000 as the S&amp;P 500 hits a new U.S. record - IDNFinancials.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin holds at US$78,000 as the S&P 500 hits a new U.S. record& & IDNFinancials.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-holds-at-us78000-as-the-sp-500-hits-a-new-us-record-idnfinancialscom</link><guid>846013</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin holds at US$78,000 as the S&amp;P 500 hits a new U.S. record - IDNFinancials.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin holds at US$78,000 as the S&amp;P 500 hits a new U.S. record - IDNFinancials</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin holds at US$78,000 as the S&P 500 hits a new U.S. record& & IDNFinancials]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-holds-at-us78000-as-the-sp-500-hits-a-new-us-record-idnfinancials</link><guid>846130</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin holds at US$78,000 as the S&amp;P 500 hits a new U.S. record - IDNFinancials</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin struggles near $80K as demand fades – Warning for BTC bulls? - AMBCrypto</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin struggles near $80K as demand fades – Warning for BTC bulls?& & AMBCrypto]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-struggles-near-80k-as-demand-fades-warning-for-btc-bulls-ambcrypto</link><guid>846008</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin struggles near $80K as demand fades – Warning for BTC bulls? - AMBCrypto</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin faces selloff as Powell exits, Warsh steps in May 2026 - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin faces selloff as Powell exits, Warsh steps in May 2026& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-faces-selloff-as-powell-exits-warsh-steps-in-may-2026-crypto-briefing</link><guid>846010</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin faces selloff as Powell exits, Warsh steps in May 2026 - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 26, 2026)</title><description><![CDATA[Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The final week of April highlighted a pivotal shift [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/this-week-in-crypto-law-apr-26-2026</link><guid>845993</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/this-week-in-crypto-law-apr--26-2026-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 26, 2026)</dc:text></item><item><title>Stables CEO Says Migrant Flows Favor USDT, Driving 60% Cross-Border Dollar Demand</title><description><![CDATA[Bernardo Bilotta argues that banks avoid stablecoins not due to a lack of technical understanding, but to protect their vital relationships with central banks and Western correspondent banks, who are notoriously risk-averse. Key Takeaways: Bernardo Bilotta notes Asia handles 50% of global stablecoin flows, but banks fear regulatory risk. Tether and eStable now enable local [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/stables-ceo-says-migrant-flows-favor-usdt-driving-60-cross-border-dollar-demand</link><guid>845994</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-2026-05-02-104542-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Stables CEO Says Migrant Flows Favor USDT, Driving 60% Cross-Border Dollar Demand</dc:text></item><item><title>US Treasury injects $35B liquidity, supports Bitcoin’s potential rise to $115K - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[US Treasury injects $35B liquidity, supports Bitcoin’s potential rise to $115K& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/us-treasury-injects-35b-liquidity-supports-bitcoins-potential-rise-to-115k-crypto-briefing</link><guid>846007</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>US Treasury injects $35B liquidity, supports Bitcoin’s potential rise to $115K - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin’s Quantum Threat Seen as Limited, but Industry Urged to Prepare - bloomingbit</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin’s Quantum Threat Seen as Limited, but Industry Urged to Prepare& & bloomingbit]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoins-quantum-threat-seen-as-limited-but-industry-urged-to-prepare-bloomingbit</link><guid>846015</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin’s Quantum Threat Seen as Limited, but Industry Urged to Prepare - bloomingbit</dc:text></item><item><title>This Week In Bitcoin: Top Developments That Could Signal A New Era</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin entered May trading above $78,000, a price level that, while modest compared to last year&#8217;s peak, carries a weight relative to its price action in the previous two months. 
Not only is Bitcoin entering May with some sort of bullish momentum, but there are notable developments that happened this week that point to something larger than a price recovery. 
Institutional Capital Returns With Force
The first major bullish development for Bitcoin this week came from the ETF market. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have turned into one of the clearest windows into institutional appetite, and the latest numbers show demand returning after a difficult stretch. 
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $1.97 billion in net inflows during April 2026, the strongest monthly performance of the year and an improvement to the $1.32 billion net inflows recorded in March.
That matters because it changes the tone of the market. ETF redemptions in the first three months of the year added pressure to Bitcoin’s correction, leading to the idea that institutions were stepping away. This week’s data suggests the opposite, showing that institutional capital is starting to move back in.
Also speaking of institutional capital, the second development is also institutional money moving in, but from an adoption perspective. Canadian government-owned Alberta Investment Management Corporation, which oversees about $195 billion in assets, disclosed a $219 million stake in Strategy Inc., buying 1.38 million MSTR shares.
This is not a direct Bitcoin purchase, but that is exactly what makes it interesting. Strategy is known for its Bitcoin-centric approach, and a Bitcoin proxy can provide exposure without forcing the fund to hold BTC directly.
AIMCo is also not moving alone. Other Canadian institutions have already taken positions in Strategy, including National Bank of Canada, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Royal Bank of Canada, and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.
Bitcoin Entering Its Credit Era
The third development came from the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas, where Strategy CEO Phong Le and Blockstream CEO Adam Back discussed a vision for Bitcoin’s financial future. The conversation went beyond price and treasury accumulation. It touched on Bitcoin credit products, tokenized markets, and the growing overlap between cypherpunk ideas and institutional finance.
Le noted that Strategy now sits behind only one entity in Bitcoin ownership: Satoshi Nakamoto. The company now holds 818,334 BTC and is on pace to reach 1 million BTC in the coming months. 
The most interesting part of the discussion was about digital credit. Strategy’s STRC, also called Stretch, is a perpetual preferred stock that pays an 11.5% annual dividend, with proceeds used to purchase Bitcoin. Le described the product as a key bridge between Bitcoin and credit markets, especially for investors who want exposure to Bitcoin-linked yield structures without directly buying BTC
Both executives also saw tokenization as the next important frontier, with Le describing it as the digitalization of markets. Bitcoin still needs to clear resistance at $80,000, and ETF demand can reverse quickly. However, the larger structure is signaling a new era.
Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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Tyler Perry halted an $800M studio expansion [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/academy-board-bans-ai-content-at-99th-oscars-forcing-human-only-wins</link><guid>845995</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/oscars-no-ai-content-1-768x429.jpeg</dc:content ><dc:text>Academy Board Bans AI Content at 99th Oscars, Forcing Human-Only Wins</dc:text></item><item><title>Cipher Digital Shifts From Bitcoin Mining To AI Infrastructure With Tech Giants - Yahoo! Finance Canada</title><description><![CDATA[Cipher Digital Shifts From Bitcoin Mining To AI Infrastructure With Tech Giants& & Yahoo! Finance Canada]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/cipher-digital-shifts-from-bitcoin-mining-to-ai-infrastructure-with-tech-giants-yahoo-finance-canada</link><guid>845950</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Cipher Digital Shifts From Bitcoin Mining To AI Infrastructure With Tech Giants - Yahoo! Finance Canada</dc:text></item><item><title>Cipher Digital Shifts From Bitcoin Mining To AI Infrastructure With Tech Giants - Yahoo Finance</title><description><![CDATA[Cipher Digital Shifts From Bitcoin Mining To AI Infrastructure With Tech Giants& & Yahoo Finance]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/cipher-digital-shifts-from-bitcoin-mining-to-ai-infrastructure-with-tech-giants-yahoo-finance</link><guid>846006</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Cipher Digital Shifts From Bitcoin Mining To AI Infrastructure With Tech Giants - Yahoo Finance</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Gains 11.87% in April for Best Monthly Return in a Year - bloomingbit</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Gains 11.87% in April for Best Monthly Return in a Year& & bloomingbit]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-gains-1187-in-april-for-best-monthly-return-in-a-year-bloomingbit</link><guid>845962</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Gains 11.87% in April for Best Monthly Return in a Year - bloomingbit</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin logs best monthly performance in 12 months during April - MSN</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin logs best monthly performance in 12 months during April& & MSN]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-logs-best-monthly-performance-in-12-months-during-april-msn</link><guid>845969</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin logs best monthly performance in 12 months during April - MSN</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Posts Best Monthly Gain in a Year in April - Bitbo</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Posts Best Monthly Gain in a Year in April& & Bitbo]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-posts-best-monthly-gain-in-a-year-in-april-bitbo</link><guid>845953</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Posts Best Monthly Gain in a Year in April - Bitbo</dc:text></item><item><title>CryptoQuant Flags Bitcoin's April Rally as Speculative - Bitbo</title><description><![CDATA[CryptoQuant Flags Bitcoin's April Rally as Speculative& & Bitbo]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/cryptoquant-flags-bitcoins-april-rally-as-speculative-bitbo</link><guid>845955</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>CryptoQuant Flags Bitcoin's April Rally as Speculative - Bitbo</dc:text></item><item><title>New Cryptocurrency Pepeto Hits $9M as Bitcoin Posts Best Month Since April 2025 - openPR.com</title><description><![CDATA[New Cryptocurrency Pepeto Hits $9M as Bitcoin Posts Best Month Since April 2025& & openPR.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/new-cryptocurrency-pepeto-hits-9m-as-bitcoin-posts-best-month-since-april-2025-openprcom</link><guid>845965</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>New Cryptocurrency Pepeto Hits $9M as Bitcoin Posts Best Month Since April 2025 - openPR.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Starlink Usage Turns Fatal in Iran Internet Blackout</title><description><![CDATA[As the digital blockade imposed by the Iranian regime reaches its tenth week, reports indicate that an individual has allegedly died for using Starlink devices to circumvent it. Hesam Alaeddin, a 40-year-old man, was reportedly beaten to death for this transgression. Key Takeaways: Iran’s 64-day digital blockade led to the death of Hesam Alaeddin for [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/starlink-usage-turns-fatal-in-iran-internet-blackout</link><guid>845996</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-02t151332-259-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Starlink Usage Turns Fatal in Iran Internet Blackout</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin logs best monthly performance in 12 months during April - TradingView</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin logs best monthly performance in 12 months during April& & TradingView]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-logs-best-monthly-performance-in-12-months-during-april-tradingview</link><guid>845951</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin logs best monthly performance in 12 months during April - TradingView</dc:text></item><item><title>The Crypto Overview Everyone Needs as Bitcoin Tests $80,000 and Pepeto Fills Before the Listing - openPR.com</title><description><![CDATA[The Crypto Overview Everyone Needs as Bitcoin Tests $80,000 and Pepeto Fills Before the Listing& & openPR.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/the-crypto-overview-everyone-needs-as-bitcoin-tests-80000-and-pepeto-fills-before-the-listing-openprcom</link><guid>845970</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>The Crypto Overview Everyone Needs as Bitcoin Tests $80,000 and Pepeto Fills Before the Listing - openPR.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Market Cap Could Reach $16 Trillion By 2030, Ark Invest Explains How In New Report - MEXC Exchange</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Market Cap Could Reach $16 Trillion By 2030, Ark Invest Explains How In New Report& & MEXC Exchange]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-market-cap-could-reach-16-trillion-by-2030-ark-invest-explains-how-in-new-report-mexc-exchange</link><guid>845977</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Market Cap Could Reach $16 Trillion By 2030, Ark Invest Explains How In New Report - MEXC Exchange</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Bets in May 2026 - StartupHub.ai</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Bets in May 2026& & StartupHub.ai]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-bets-in-may-2026-startuphubai</link><guid>845956</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Bets in May 2026 - StartupHub.ai</dc:text></item><item><title>XRP Power Play: SBI Holdings Submits LOI To Acquire Bitbank In Major Asia Move</title><description><![CDATA[The SBI Holdings is making a decisive move that could reshape the crypto landscape in Asia. With a letter of intent submitted to acquire Bitbank, the firm is signaling a deeper push into digital asset infrastructure. This development represents a strategic expansion by one of the region’s most influential financial players with deep ties to XRP and its broader ecosystem.
XRP Integration Could Accelerate With Exchange Ownership
SBI Holdings, a long-time Ripple partner via SBI Ripple Asia, has just made a massive strategic move that could reshape the XRP landscape across Asia. Crypto analyst Archie revealed on X that the firm has formally submitted a letter of intent to acquire shares in Bitbank, one of Japan&#8217;s top regulated exchanges, to turn it into a consolidated subsidiary.
This isn&#8217;t speculation, it&#8217;s an official step. The deal is still in stages, but it comes after SBI&#8217;s earlier absorption of Bitpoint Japan and further positions SBI to dominate Japan&#8217;s crypto hub. It also goes far beyond expansion as SBI has long been one of the strongest institutional backers of XRP, largely through its deep involvement with SBI Ripple Asia. 
From early partnerships focused on on-demand liquidity to real-world applications in cross-border payment, remittances, and finance, Asia, especially Japan, has played a central role in XRP&#8217;s adoption, doubling down to acquire a major exchange.
Furthermore, by consolidating platforms such as SBI VC Trades, Bitpoint, and potentially Bitbank, this move will bring more liquidity and supercharge the altcoin&#8217;s utility in the heart of Asia&#8217;s crypto hub. Meanwhile, Japan is already known for its pro-crypto stance, and SBI, which will deepen Ripple ties, is institutional fuel for the token.
A major signal just came out of XRP Las Vegas as Zebec officially confirms its partnership with Ripple. The founder of House of Cauliman, Mrcauliman, has stated that the partnership will bring enterprise-grade real-time payroll and streaming payments to the XRP Ledger using XRP and RLUSD rails.
This means salaries, payouts, and remittances will move through the Ledger with utility behind them. The Ledger isn&#8217;t being positioned as a speculative vehicle waiting on price action. Instead, it&#8217;s being built out as a financial rail.
A Move Into Post-Quantum Identity Security
The XRP Ledger is stepping into a completely new role, one centered on securing identity in a post-quantum world. According to analyst Pumpius, the altcoin has now unlocked port-quantum identity security. That means identities anchored directly on the Ledger with unbreakable zero-knowledge proofs and cryptographic systems designed to withstand supercomputers&#8217; future quantum-level threats. 
At the center of this narrative is XDNA. Positioned as a next-generation identity layer, which introduces a model where verification becomes immutable. Once your identity is anchored on the ledger, there’s no need to resubmit documents or re-verify credentials across platforms.
]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/xrp-power-play-sbi-holdings-submits-loi-to-acquire-bitbank-in-major-asia-move</link><guid>845985</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>XRP Power Play: SBI Holdings Submits LOI To Acquire Bitbank In Major Asia Move</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin demand lags despite $275B inflows – But 2 factors can save BTC’s rally - AMBCrypto</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin demand lags despite $275B inflows – But 2 factors can save BTC’s rally& & AMBCrypto]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-demand-lags-despite-275b-inflows-but-2-factors-can-save-btcs-rally-ambcrypto</link><guid>845954</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin demand lags despite $275B inflows – But 2 factors can save BTC’s rally - AMBCrypto</dc:text></item><item><title>Bakkt Completes DTR Acquisition Amid Revenue Growth and Strategic Overhaul</title><description><![CDATA[Bakkt has completed its acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research, a move designed to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-native stablecoin infrastructure into its core financial services. Modernizing Global Settlement Bakkt Inc. has finalized its acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research (DTR), a developer of agentic payments and stablecoin infrastructure, about three months after formally agreeing to the purchase. [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bakkt-completes-dtr-acquisition-amid-revenue-growth-and-strategic-overhaul</link><guid>845937</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bakkt-completes-dtr-acquisition-amid-revenue-growth-and-strategic-overhaul-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Bakkt Completes DTR Acquisition Amid Revenue Growth and Strategic Overhaul</dc:text></item><item><title>Dragonfly Partner Discusses Institutional Influence on Bitcoin Market - Binance</title><description><![CDATA[Dragonfly Partner Discusses Institutional Influence on Bitcoin Market& & Binance]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/dragonfly-partner-discusses-institutional-influence-on-bitcoin-market-binance</link><guid>846014</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Dragonfly Partner Discusses Institutional Influence on Bitcoin Market - Binance</dc:text></item><item><title>Crypto Snapshot: Bitcoin Holds Firm, Ethereum Steadies In Mixed Crypto Week - Moomoo</title><description><![CDATA[Crypto Snapshot: Bitcoin Holds Firm, Ethereum Steadies In Mixed Crypto Week& & Moomoo]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/crypto-snapshot-bitcoin-holds-firm-ethereum-steadies-in-mixed-crypto-week-moomoo</link><guid>846019</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Crypto Snapshot: Bitcoin Holds Firm, Ethereum Steadies In Mixed Crypto Week - Moomoo</dc:text></item><item><title>Crypto News: Pepeto Presale Advancement Update Whilst Bitcoin Price Prediction Might Reach $100,000 Soon - GlobeNewswire</title><description><![CDATA[Crypto News: Pepeto Presale Advancement Update Whilst Bitcoin Price Prediction Might Reach $100,000 Soon& & GlobeNewswire]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/crypto-news-pepeto-presale-advancement-update-whilst-bitcoin-price-prediction-might-reach-100000-soon-globenewswire</link><guid>846024</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Crypto News: Pepeto Presale Advancement Update Whilst Bitcoin Price Prediction Might Reach $100,000 Soon - GlobeNewswire</dc:text></item><item><title>OKX: 90% of US Crypto Traders Surveyed Fear Dollar Purchasing Power Drop - Bitcoin News</title><description><![CDATA[OKX: 90% of US Crypto Traders Surveyed Fear Dollar Purchasing Power Drop& & Bitcoin News]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/okx-90-of-us-crypto-traders-surveyed-fear-dollar-purchasing-power-drop-bitcoin-news</link><guid>845960</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>OKX: 90% of US Crypto Traders Surveyed Fear Dollar Purchasing Power Drop - Bitcoin News</dc:text></item><item><title>OKX: 90% of US Crypto Traders Surveyed Fear Dollar Purchasing Power Drop</title><description><![CDATA[Deepening inflation fears are pushing U.S. crypto traders into digital assets, as 90% worry the dollar will lose purchasing power. An OKX survey found 49% increased crypto holdings since January, reflecting intensifying pressure on portfolio strategies. Key Takeaways: 90% of surveyed traders fear the dollar will lose purchasing power. 49% increased crypto holdings since January [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/okx-90-of-us-crypto-traders-surveyed-fear-dollar-purchasing-power-drop</link><guid>845938</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/okx-crypto-traders-fear-us-dollar-drop-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>OKX: 90% of US Crypto Traders Surveyed Fear Dollar Purchasing Power Drop</dc:text></item><item><title>Solana Price Prediction for 2026: Bitcoin ETFs Break Records While Pepeto Presale Passes $9 Million - openPR.com</title><description><![CDATA[Solana Price Prediction for 2026: Bitcoin ETFs Break Records While Pepeto Presale Passes $9 Million& & openPR.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/solana-price-prediction-for-2026-bitcoin-etfs-break-records-while-pepeto-presale-passes-9-million-openprcom</link><guid>845978</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Solana Price Prediction for 2026: Bitcoin ETFs Break Records While Pepeto Presale Passes $9 Million - openPR.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Adam Back again denies he is Satoshi, Bitcoin’s inventor - The Times of India</title><description><![CDATA[Adam Back again denies he is Satoshi, Bitcoin’s inventor& & The Times of India]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/adam-back-again-denies-he-is-satoshi-bitcoins-inventor-the-times-of-india</link><guid>845961</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Adam Back again denies he is Satoshi, Bitcoin’s inventor - The Times of India</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Market Cap Could Reach $16 Trillion By 2030, Ark Invest Explains How In New Report</title><description><![CDATA[The Bitcoin market has had a rollercoaster performance in 2026, after a bloodbath in the first quarter and what has seemed like a fairly quiet start to the second quarter. Over the past two weeks, BTC has made multiple attempts to break back above the $80,000 resistance level.
Nevertheless, this has not stopped market predictions — both audacious and conservative — from rolling in from all angles. In one of the latest projections to emerge, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest put forward a hypothesis that sees the premier cryptocurrency’s market capitalization growing by more than 10-fold over the next four years. 
BTC Growth Could Push Crypto Market Cap To $28 Trillion
In its 2026 research report, Ark Invest said that it expects the world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, to grow exponentially over the next four years, with its market capitalization surging to as high as $16 trillion in 2030. The investment company explained that this over 10x growth will be largely driven by institutional adoption and investment.
This projection appears to be consistent with Ark Invest’s forecast of Bitcoin’s valuation over the past few years. What’s curious, though, is that the investment company made changes to other contributing assumptions for BTC’s growth, including its total addressable market (TAM) and emerging-market penetration.
Tying into the digital gold narrative, Ark Invest believes Bitcoin will capture about 40% of gold’s market capitalization, which surged by 65% to $24.4 trillion in 2025. Hence, the Cathie Wood-led firm reviewed an increase in the total addressable market for BTC to 37% due to gold’s market cap growth.
However, the reverse was true for Bitcoin&#8217;s penetration rate as the “Emerging Markets Safe Haven,” with the forecasted adoption rate dropping by 80%. This downward review is tied to the explosive growth, proliferation, and use of stablecoins in developing countries over the past year.
Other contribution assumptions for Bitcoin’s growth highlighted in the Ark Invest report included Nation-State Treasury, Corporate Treasury, and Bitcoin On-Chain Financial Services. At the same time, the premier cryptocurrency’s ascension is expected to drive the value of the cryptocurrency market to $28 trillion by 2030.
Ark Invest wrote:
The market for smart contract networks and pure-play digital currencies—the latter which serve as stores of value, mediums of exchange, and unit of account on public blockchains—could grow at an annual rate of ~61% to $28 trillion in 2030. We believe Bitcoin could account for 70% of the market, the balance dominated by smart contract networks like Ethereum and Solana.
Bitcoin Price At A Glance
As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $78,147, reflecting an over 2% jump in the past 24 hours.
]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-market-cap-could-reach-16-trillion-by-2030-ark-invest-explains-how-in-new-report</link><guid>845986</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Market Cap Could Reach $16 Trillion By 2030, Ark Invest Explains How In New Report</dc:text></item><item><title>Senators Press Lutnick, Tether Over Loan Tied to Cantor Stake Transfer to Trust</title><description><![CDATA[Senators escalated scrutiny of a reported Tether loan tied to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s family trust, raising conflict-of-interest and national security concerns. Warren and Wyden cited a New York credit filing involving “Dynasty Trust A.” Key Takeaways: Senators questioned a reported Tether loan tied to Howard Lutnick’s family trust. Concerns include conflicts, national security risks, [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/senators-press-lutnick-tether-over-loan-tied-to-cantor-stake-transfer-to-trust</link><guid>845939</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/warren-wyden-lutnick-tether-loan-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Senators Press Lutnick, Tether Over Loan Tied to Cantor Stake Transfer to Trust</dc:text></item><item><title>What Will Happen To Satoshi’s Bitcoin Amid Quantum Threats? Expert Weighs In - Cryptonews.net</title><description><![CDATA[What Will Happen To Satoshi’s Bitcoin Amid Quantum Threats? Expert Weighs In& & Cryptonews.net]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/what-will-happen-to-satoshis-bitcoin-amid-quantum-threats-expert-weighs-in-cryptonewsnet</link><guid>845972</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>What Will Happen To Satoshi’s Bitcoin Amid Quantum Threats? Expert Weighs In - Cryptonews.net</dc:text></item><item><title>OCC Stablecoin Yield Ban Could Hit Distribution Partners, Consensys Says - Bitcoin News</title><description><![CDATA[OCC Stablecoin Yield Ban Could Hit Distribution Partners, Consensys Says& & Bitcoin News]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/occ-stablecoin-yield-ban-could-hit-distribution-partners-consensys-says-bitcoin-news</link><guid>845975</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>OCC Stablecoin Yield Ban Could Hit Distribution Partners, Consensys Says - Bitcoin News</dc:text></item><item><title>OCC Stablecoin Yield Ban Could Hit Distribution Partners, Consensys Says</title><description><![CDATA[Stablecoins could face disrupted distribution under proposed OCC rules that broaden yield restrictions beyond issuers. Consensys warned the framework may impact related third parties, DeFi access, and multi-brand issuance under the GENIUS Act. Key Takeaways: Stablecoins face disruption as OCC rules may expand yield limits to third-party partners. Consensys argues proposal misclassifies DeFi activity and [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/occ-stablecoin-yield-ban-could-hit-distribution-partners-consensys-says</link><guid>845940</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/occ-stablecoin-yield-ban-related-third-parties-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>OCC Stablecoin Yield Ban Could Hit Distribution Partners, Consensys Says</dc:text></item><item><title>NY AG Secures $5M From Uphold to Compensate Crypto Investors</title><description><![CDATA[Uphold will pay more than $5 million to compensate customers affected by CredEarn, a third-party crypto investment product. The New York settlement requires stronger product reviews, broker registration, and transfer of any Cred bankruptcy recoveries to harmed investors. Key Takeaways: Uphold will pay more than $5 million to customers tied to CredEarn losses. Regulators said [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/ny-ag-secures-5m-from-uphold-to-compensate-crypto-investors</link><guid>845941</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ny-ag-secures-payments-from-uphold-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>NY AG Secures $5M From Uphold to Compensate Crypto Investors</dc:text></item><item><title>Trump's WLFI Sells 5.9 Billion Tokens to Private Buyers, Leaving Early Investors Locked Out - Bitcoin News</title><description><![CDATA[Trump's WLFI Sells 5.9 Billion Tokens to Private Buyers, Leaving Early Investors Locked Out& & Bitcoin News]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/trumps-wlfi-sells-59-billion-tokens-to-private-buyers-leaving-early-investors-locked-out-bitcoin-news</link><guid>846017</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Trump's WLFI Sells 5.9 Billion Tokens to Private Buyers, Leaving Early Investors Locked Out - Bitcoin News</dc:text></item><item><title>Taiwan Lawmaker Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Funded by $602B FX Chest - Bitcoin News</title><description><![CDATA[Taiwan Lawmaker Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Funded by $602B FX Chest& & Bitcoin News]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/taiwan-lawmaker-calls-for-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-602b-fx-chest-bitcoin-news</link><guid>845959</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Taiwan Lawmaker Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Funded by $602B FX Chest - Bitcoin News</dc:text></item><item><title>Taiwan Lawmaker Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Funded by $602B FX Chest</title><description><![CDATA[A Taiwanese legislator has formally presented a proposal to the country’s premier and central bank governor to allocate part of Taiwan’s $602 billion in foreign exchange (FX) reserves into bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Legislator Ko Ju-Chun presented a BPI bitcoin reserve report to Taiwan’s premier and central bank. Taiwan’s $602B FX reserves are over 80% in [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/taiwan-lawmaker-calls-for-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-602b-fx-chest</link><guid>845942</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/taiwan-lawmaker-calls-for-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-602b-fx-chest-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Taiwan Lawmaker Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Funded by $602B FX Chest</dc:text></item><item><title>Analyst Predicts Exactly When To Sell Bitcoin For The Most Return - CryptoRank</title><description><![CDATA[Analyst Predicts Exactly When To Sell Bitcoin For The Most Return& & CryptoRank]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/analyst-predicts-exactly-when-to-sell-bitcoin-for-the-most-return-cryptorank</link><guid>845957</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Analyst Predicts Exactly When To Sell Bitcoin For The Most Return - CryptoRank</dc:text></item><item><title>Mixed Signals: Bitcoin Options Show 58% Calls vs 42% Puts as Price Holds Steady - Bitcoin News</title><description><![CDATA[Mixed Signals: Bitcoin Options Show 58% Calls vs 42% Puts as Price Holds Steady& & Bitcoin News]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/mixed-signals-bitcoin-options-show-58-calls-vs-42-puts-as-price-holds-steady-bitcoin-news</link><guid>845963</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Mixed Signals: Bitcoin Options Show 58% Calls vs 42% Puts as Price Holds Steady - Bitcoin News</dc:text></item><item><title>SEC chair calls for new crypto legislation amid outdated legal framework - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[SEC chair calls for new crypto legislation amid outdated legal framework& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/sec-chair-calls-for-new-crypto-legislation-amid-outdated-legal-framework-crypto-briefing</link><guid>845968</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>SEC chair calls for new crypto legislation amid outdated legal framework - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Analyst Predicts Exactly When To Sell Bitcoin For The Most Return - TradingView</title><description><![CDATA[Analyst Predicts Exactly When To Sell Bitcoin For The Most Return& & TradingView]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/analyst-predicts-exactly-when-to-sell-bitcoin-for-the-most-return-tradingview</link><guid>846003</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Analyst Predicts Exactly When To Sell Bitcoin For The Most Return - TradingView</dc:text></item><item><title>Seoul Court Rescues Bithumb from Record 6-Month Suspension</title><description><![CDATA[A Seoul court has temporarily halted a six-month partial business suspension imposed on South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb, dealing a significant legal setback to the country’s financial regulator just weeks after a similar ruling went against it in the Upbit case. Key Takeaways: Seoul’s court halted Bithumb’s 6-month FIU suspension on April 30, allowing the [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/seoul-court-rescues-bithumb-from-record-6-month-suspension</link><guid>845943</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/seoul-court-rescues-bithumb-from-record-6-month-suspension-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Seoul Court Rescues Bithumb from Record 6-Month Suspension</dc:text></item><item><title>US Crypto Bill Moves Closer To Approval After Stablecoin Yield Text Unveiled</title><description><![CDATA[The US CLARITY Act, a legislative proposal that seeks to establish a regulatory framework for the crypto industry in the United States, has taken a major step toward becoming law. This comes after the surprise finalization of the new stablecoin yield provisions in the crypto market structure bill.
Crypto Firms Not To Pay Bank-Like Interests On Stablecoin
On Friday, May 1st, US Congress Journalist Brendan Petersen posted on the X platform that US Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks have finalized a compromise on the stablecoin yield provision in the CLARITY Act. This subject has been a reason for dispute between the crypto and banking industries (who believe that stablecoin yields could hurt the banking system&#8217;s competitiveness) over the past few months.
As stipulated in the final text titled &#8220;SEC 404. Prohibiting interest and yield on payment stablecoins&#8221;, the CLARITY Act states that crypto firms are not allowed to pay &#8220;any form of interest or yield&#8221; to customers for solely holding their payment stablecoins in a similar fashion to banks paying interest on deposits. However, the law would allow companies to pay rewards or incentives (that are not functionally or economically equivalent to interests on bank deposits) based on &#8220;bona fide activities or transactions.&#8221;
Other permissible digital asset activities that could receive an incentive under this new rule include participation in governance, validation, staking, or a loyalty program — as long as they are not &#8220;functionally or economically equivalent to the payment of interest or yield on an interest-bearing bank deposit.&#8221;
It&#8217;s Time To Get The CLARITY Done: Coinbase Executive
As expected, this finalized stablecoin yield provision has drawn significant commentary from the crypto community since it became public. While several participants believe this development suggests that the passage of the CLARITY Act is only a matter of time, some industry executives expressed concerns about the compromise.
For instance, Coinbase&#8217;s Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, explained in a social media post that much of the banking-versus-crypto debate was based on &#8220;imagined risks&#8221; and unsubstantiated concerns.
Shirzad wrote on X:
In the end, the banks were able to get more restrictions on rewards, but we protected what matters – the ability for Americans to earn rewards, based on real usage of crypto platforms and networks. We also ensured the US can be at the forefront of the financial system – which in this competitive geopolitical era is paramount.
Nevertheless, the crypto executive said it is time to pass the CLARITY Act, reiterating that the focus should now return to the broader bill.
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Key Takeaways: MEGA token launched on Binance, Coinbase, and a dozen other exchanges on April 30, dropping -38% from its $0.225 ATH within 72 hours. 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The transaction follows a continuing pattern of structured selling that has defined the Foundation’s treasury activity in recent months.
Ethereum Foundation Completes Third Deal With Bitmine
In an X post on May 1, the Ethereum Foundation reports its latest transaction with Bitmine involving an OTC sale of 10,000 ETH. The announcement explains that proceeds from the sale are earmarked for the Foundation’s core operations, covering protocol research and development, ecosystem expansion, and community grants.
0/ Today, the Ethereum Foundation finalized the terms of a 10,000 ETH sale at an average price of $2,292.15 via OTC.
For this sale, our OTC counterpart was @BitMNR.
&mdash; Ethereum Foundation (@ethereumfndn) May 1, 2026
Interestingly, this recent event marks the third ETH sale transaction between the two parties. In March, the Foundation sold 5,000 ETH to BitMine at an average price of $2,042.96, worth approximately $10.2 million. A subsequent 10,000 ETH sale followed on April 24 at $2,387, valued at roughly $23.87 million. Combined with the latest deal, the Foundation has now transferred a total of 25,000 ETH to BitMine across three OTC transactions.
On the receiving end, BitMine, chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, has emerged as the most aggressive corporate accumulator of Ethereum globally. The company currently holds over 5 million ETH, representing approximately 4.21% of the entire circulating supply, and has publicly set its sights on reaching 5%.
Related Reading: Here’s How The Bitcoin Price Has Performed In The Last 9 FOMC Meetings And What To Expect Next
Ethereum Foundation: The Bigger Picture
Following criticism of past periodic ETH sales, the Ethereum Foundation introduced an updated Treasury Policy Framework in June 2025 to reduce direct offloads by deploying capital into DeFi protocols and staking ETH to generate alternative income. By April, it had staked approximately $143 million in ETH, reaching its 70,000-ETH staking target. Despite that, direct sales have continued in parallel, with the Foundation’s fiat-denominated reserve requirements creating an ongoing need to monetize holdings regardless of market conditions.
The Foundation’s remaining ETH reserves currently stand at approximately 92,500 ETH, valued at around $214 million, and an on-chain analytics firm, Arkham, warns that holdings could be exhausted by 2027 at the current pace. At press time, ETH is trading around $2,290 as May commences, following a roughly 7% monthly gain in April. Meanwhile, the Ethereum Spot ETF has recently recorded weekly net outflows of $82 million, breaking a three-week streak of positive net flows. However, cumulative inflows remain firmly positive at $12.02 billion.
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Key Takeaways: Coinshares PLC reported $7.4 billion in gross AUM for FY2025 following its April 1, 2026, Nasdaq listing. The firm’s asset management revenue rose 13.1% to $126.4 million, maintaining a steady 170 [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/coinshares-sec-filing-reveals-165-million-revenue-amid-global-expansion</link><guid>845945</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinshares-sec-filing-reveals-165-million-revenue-amid-global-expansion-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Coinshares SEC Filing Reveals $165 Million Revenue Amid Global Expansion</dc:text></item><item><title>CryptoQuant says bitcoin's April price surge was 'speculative' as spot demand remains weak, warns of correction risk - The Block</title><description><![CDATA[CryptoQuant says bitcoin's April price surge was 'speculative' as spot demand remains weak, warns of correction risk& & The Block]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/cryptoquant-says-bitcoins-april-price-surge-was-speculative-as-spot-demand-remains-weak-warns-of-correction-risk-the-block</link><guid>845952</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>CryptoQuant says bitcoin's April price surge was 'speculative' as spot demand remains weak, warns of correction risk - The Block</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Price Holds Near $78K While Pepeto Pushes Past $9.2M Ahead of Binance Listing - openPR.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Price Holds Near $78K While Pepeto Pushes Past $9.2M Ahead of Binance Listing& & openPR.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-holds-near-78k-while-pepeto-pushes-past-92m-ahead-of-binance-listing-openprcom</link><guid>845967</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Price Holds Near $78K While Pepeto Pushes Past $9.2M Ahead of Binance Listing - openPR.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Grandma's $1000 College Fund Gift Turned Him Into A Bitcoin Millionaire By Age 18: Here's How This High S - Benzinga</title><description><![CDATA[Grandma's $1000 College Fund Gift Turned Him Into A Bitcoin Millionaire By Age 18: Here's How This High S& & Benzinga]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/grandmas-1000-college-fund-gift-turned-him-into-a-bitcoin-millionaire-by-age-18-heres-how-this-high-s-benzinga</link><guid>845847</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Grandma's $1000 College Fund Gift Turned Him Into A Bitcoin Millionaire By Age 18: Here's How This High S - Benzinga</dc:text></item><item><title>Trump’s WLFI Sells 5.9 Billion Tokens to Private Buyers, Leaving Early Investors Locked Out</title><description><![CDATA[World Liberty Financial has sold an additional 5.9 billion WLFI tokens to undisclosed private investors, without informing existing backers, sending the token to an all-time low and deepening scrutiny over the Trump family-backed decentralized finance ( DeFi) project. 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A Formal Push From The Legislature
That instruction came from Dr. Ko Ju-Chun, a member of the Legislative Yuan, who formally presented a proposal urging Taiwan to allocate a portion of its national reserves into Bitcoin.
The report he submitted was backed by the Bitcoin Policy Institute and was handed directly to Premier Cho Jung-tai and central bank Governor Yang Chin-long during an official session.
This was not a press statement or a public speech. It was delivered inside a government chamber, to the people who hold the authority to act on it.
The driving concern behind the proposal is the shape of Taiwan&#8217;s reserve portfolio. The country holds roughly $600 billion in foreign exchange reserves. More than 80% of that is tied to US dollar assets.
BPI researcher Jacob Langenkamp described Taiwan&#8217;s situation as a convergence of geopolitical risk and reserve concentration — and argued that Bitcoin could stay within reach even in extreme situations where conventional financial assets might be blocked or restricted.
Bitcoin Framed As A Security Tool, Not Just An Investment
That argument positions Bitcoin as something beyond a speculative holding. BPI&#8217;s Sam Lyman pointed to Dr. Ko&#8217;s move as evidence that Taiwan&#8217;s lawmakers are evaluating the asset with genuine seriousness, treating it less like a financial product and more like a strategic instrument.
Unlike gold, which must be physically transported, or fiat assets, which depend on government systems and bilateral trust, Bitcoin operates outside those structures entirely.
The proposal does not ask Taiwan to go all in. It asks the government to consider putting a slice of its reserves into Bitcoin as a hedge — specifically as a way to reduce dependence on dollar-denominated assets amid a shifting geopolitical environment.
The Central Bank Remains Cautious
Whether that recommendation gains any traction remains uncertain. Taiwan&#8217;s central bank turned down Bitcoin as a reserve asset in 2025, citing concerns over price swings, liquidity, and the practical challenges of custody. Its position has not officially changed.
What has changed is the activity underneath. The bank has been running a sandbox program using seized Bitcoin to test how digital assets might behave within a controlled framework. That is not the same as endorsement, but it is not dismissal either.
The executive branch and central bank will now formally assess the proposal, with their decision likely to draw attention from nations weighing comparable strategies.
Featured image from MetaAI, chart from TradingView
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XRP Named as Eligible Asset Alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum In SEC Filing
The SEC published a notice seeking comments on the NYSE&#8217;s proposed rule change for crypto ETFs to hold 80% of their net asset value (NAV) in eligible assets under the generic listing standard. The Exchange had mentioned XRP alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum as eligible crypto assets to which this proposed rule change will apply. 
This notably reemphasizes the generic listing standard for crypto ETFs, which the SEC approved last year, under which it classified the token as an eligible asset for faster ETF approvals. This marked a significant shift from the previous SEC administration under Gary Gensler, when the Commission signaled that it could only approve Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs because they were the only two assets that it considered non-securities. 
XRP has also received much-needed clarity under this SEC administration, with the Commission issuing joint Token Taxonomy guidance with the U.S. CFTC, under which XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major tokens were classified as commodities. This position is also expected to be codified through the CLARITY Act. 
This regulatory clarity from the SEC and the proposed CLARITY Act provides a boost for the altcoin, which already secured regulatory clarity when Judge Analisa Torres declared that the token wasn’t a security in the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple. The ruling had notably played a key role in the SEC’s approval of the XRP ETFs, as the Commission could not reject these applications on the ground that they were securities. 
Ripple CEO Praises SEC For CLARITY
While speaking at the XRP Las Vegas Conference, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse praised the SEC for its efforts towards providing regulatory clarity. He noted that the current administration under Paul Atkins had provided more clarity to the crypto industry in a year than Gary Gensler’s administration did in four years. 
The Ripple CEO also reiterated that they are still all in on the altcoin, noting that they are the largest holder in the world and are the most interested party in seeing the token successful. Meanwhile, he addressed Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson’s criticism that Ripple’s businesses don’t benefit holders in any way. Garlinghouse stated that they are not prioritizing going public at the moment, but teased a special package for the community when they decide to do so.
At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.38, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
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Yen Defense Effort Signals Broader Liquidity Tightening Across Global Market
In a recent post on CryptoQuant’s Quicktake, the crypto research and education institution XWIN Research Japan untangles the relationship between Bitcoin’s near-term move and Japan&#8217;s recent intervention. According to the research group, Japan recently conducted a large-scale intervention to buy yen, totaling Y5 trillion.
Following this unconfirmed event, the USD/JPY pair saw a sharp downturn from levels near 160 to the mid-150s. According to the analytics group, this signals a significant shift in liquidity — not merely price — across the global market.   
Interestingly, this “liquidity shift” has also affected the crypto market. The research and education institute explains that when market liquidity contracts, there is often a consequent effect across markets, as it reduces available risk capital across equities, bonds, and crypto.
Rising Leverage Meets External Shock Risk In Bitcoin Market
At the same time, XWIN Research Japan highlights that Bitcoin’s Open Interest has begun climbing again. For context, this metric measures the total amount of outstanding derivatives contracts. When Open Interest starts to rise, as is currently the case, it signals that traders are rebuilding positions, and often with leverage.
Notably, this event also tends to heighten the market’s vulnerability to sudden changes. In this scenario, the market environment could quickly become one in which external shocks (in this case, the Japan interventions) heighten volatility, leading to liquidations and consequent price swings.
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The crypto research group also notes that sentiment plays a role in this event. The FX intervention sends a clear policy signal that Japanese authorities are willing to resist excessive currency weakness. This often inspires cautious behavior among investors, thereby leading to short-term “risk-off” reactions in the BTC market.
Ultimately, Bitcoin correlates very weakly with the forex market, with its key influence stemming more from liquidity dynamics than from global transactions themselves. Looking ahead, sustained weakness of the Yen (after cooling from recent interventions) may actually benefit Bitcoin in the medium-term, while the contrary might also be the case if the Yen’s worth continues to grow.
At press time, Bitcoin is worth $78,242, reflecting a daily appreciation of about 2.53%.
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While others discuss the possibility of earning steady passive income through this new system, Iso Ledger shows more caution. In a recent breakdown, the analyst explained what happens when a holder deposits their XRP, focusing on fees, expected returns, and the risks involved.
EarnXRP Shows Slow Returns And High Fees
In an X post on April 29, Iso Ledger explained that while earnXRP may look attractive and profitable at first, the yield system is riddled with issues that delay actual returns and introduce high costs for XRP holders. The analyst showed that before any yield is earned, users already lose a portion of their XRP through multiple fees built into the process.
To show this, Iso Ledger broke down each step that occurs and the exact costs involved when holders deposit 1,000 XRP. He noted that the process starts by converting XRP into FXRP, a wrapped version on the Flare Network. He stated that just minting XRP to FXRP takes a small fee cut of about 0.5-1%. 
After that, users have to deposit their 1,000 XRP into the Upshift vault, which takes another fee, leaving them with only 993 FXRP. On top of that, there is a network and service fee of about 1.149875 XRP. Moreover, when it’s time to exit, users also face a redemption fee of about 0.5%. Altogether, the total round-trip cost comes to about 13 XRP on a 1,000 XRP deposit.
Iso Ledger compared this cost to the expected yield for earnXRP. While the vault claims to target returns as high as 10%, he noted that a more realistic estimate placed profits at only 4% a year. This would mean users gain only about 40 XRP annually on a 1,000 XRP deposit. Based on this, the analyst said it would take holders roughly four months just to recover the initial fees before they see any real profit.
Iso Ledger also noted that increasing the deposit size does not change this result. Whether a user deposits 1,000 or 10,000 XRP, the percentage fees stay the same. He also added that the break-even timeline remains unchanged, and larger deposits still face the same delay before users turn any profit.
Risks Tied To EarnXRP Smart Contracts And System Structure
Beyond fees and potential returns, Iso Ledger highlighted several risks tied to EarnXRP. He explained that the system runs on smart contracts, which can sometimes have bugs or be targeted by hackers and bad actors. He also pointed to the risk of impermanent loss, where changes in market conditions can cause the value of a user’s funds to drop while they are locked in the system.
Iso Ledger also noted that EarnXRP carries trade risks when users borrow and deploy assets across markets. If the price gap between those markets gets smaller, returns can drop. To top it off, withdrawals on EarnXRP can take up to 72 hours, meaning users may not be able to access their funds quickly enough. 
He raised another concern, noting that because FXRP is a wrapped asset, it depends on a bridge system. Iso Ledger claimed this dependency adds another layer of risk for XRP holders, as bridges have been known weak points in crypto systems. This concern echoes past incidents like the Kelp DAO exploit, where over $290 million worth of restaked Ether was stolen after a hacker exploited weaknesses in the rsETH bridge used by the protocol. 
Furthermore, Iso Ledger added that after publicly auditing Upshift one week ago and sending five questions, only one response was made so far, “on it,” showing a lack of clear communication and transparency. He said he would rather wait for XLS-66d, an upcoming upgrade that could offer similar yield options directly on the XRP Ledger without needing wrapped assets or bridges.
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A Rule With A Narrow But Significant Reach
Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) issued Resolution BCB No. 561 on Thursday, barring virtual assets from being used to settle payments inside the country&#8217;s eFX system, the regulated framework that governs international transfers and cross-border payments.
Under the new rule, eFX providers and their foreign counterparties must settle exclusively through official foreign exchange transactions or non-resident Brazilian real accounts. Crypto is out.
The rule also covers firms operating under transitional eFX status — those not yet listed among approved provider categories. They may keep offering eFX services only if they apply for central bank authorization by May 31, 2027. But the same restriction applies: no virtual assets for payments or receipts.
Brazil Central Bank Updates eFX Rules, Bans Crypto for Cross-Border Transfers
Brazil’s central bank has issued Resolution BCB No. 561, revising rules for international payment and transfer services (eFX). The regulation explicitly prohibits the use of crypto assets in… pic.twitter.com/V428C8I2tn
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) May 1, 2026
What this is not, officials made clear, is a nationwide ban on crypto. Brazilians can still use digital assets outside the eFX channel. The BCB is drawing a line specifically around the supervised cross-border payment infrastructure it controls.
Stablecoin Surge Raised Red Flags
BCB Governor Gabriel Galipolo flagged the issue publicly in February. Crypto use in Brazil had jumped sharply over the previous two to three years, he said, with stablecoins accounting for roughly 90% of those flows. Reports indicate he pointed to concerns over taxation, money laundering, and questions around asset backing.
The central bank had already been moving to tighten its grip. In November 2025, BCB detailed new authorization requirements for virtual asset service providers, including rules for those touching the foreign exchange market. The eFX restriction announced this week builds on that groundwork.
BRAZIL CENTRAL BANK CRACKS DOWN ON CRYPTO USAGE
The Banco Central do Brasil has officially issued Resolution No. 561, banning the use of cryptocurrencies in all regulated cross-border payment frameworks.
The new eFX rules mandate that international transfers must be processed… pic.twitter.com/m0jaCxcTYq
— BSCN (@BSCNews) May 1, 2026
Brazil&#8217;s concern goes beyond cross-border transactions. In a technical note submitted to Congress, the BCB warned that stablecoins issued outside its supervisory perimeter could be banned outright or face strict conditions in the domestic market.
Real-denominated stablecoins issued without BCB oversight may create risks around regulatory fairness and monetary control. Foreign-currency stablecoins raise separate worries about jurisdiction, capital movement, and fragmentation of the payments system.
What Comes Next For Crypto Providers
eFX providers currently using virtual assets for cross-border settlement will need to restructure their operations. The clock is running. Those under transitional status have until May 2027 to seek authorization — but they cannot wait on the payments question. The no-crypto rule is effective now.
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Even more concerning, the report says the exchange is controlled by two sons from the influential Kharrazi family, a powerful political and clerical clan closely connected to Iran’s new supreme leader. 
Crypto Moves Linked To Sanctions
Nobitex was launched in 2018 by brothers Ali and Mohammad Kharrazi, who created the business under an alternative family name. According to Reuters, the company claims it has about 11 million users—more than 10% of Iran’s population. 
Reuters reports that ordinary Iranians have turned to the platform as they face a “weak rial and persistent inflation,” along with barriers that make traditional banking less accessible. 
At the same time, Reuters says the exchange has processed transactions worth between “tens of millions and hundreds of millions of dollars” connected to sanctioned groups, including Iran’s central bank and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The investigation adds that Nobitex is not just serving consumers, but also functions as a route for the Iranian state to move money to allies outside the conventional banking system. 
Reuters based parts of this claim on blockchain analysis carried out by Crystal Intelligence, as well as interviews with four private financial investigators. To understand how the exchange operates in practice, Reuters spoke with nine Iranians who said they worked for or with Nobitex.
Nobitex Pushes Back
Six of the former employees interviewed by Reuters said they believed the crypto exchange was used by Iran’s government and security agencies to bypass Western financial sanctions. 
Nobitex disputes that account, telling Reuters there had never been any agreement with any Iranian government agency, and that none of the employees interviewed by Reuters knew of one.
In its response, Nobitex said it has instead faced significant operational restrictions imposed by the Iranian government. The exchange cited office raids, domain blocking, and closures of banking gateways. Nobitex argued that these actions are inconsistent with the idea that it receives governmental support.
The report also links the brothers behind Nobitex to Iran’s ruling establishment through family history. Ali and Mohammad Kharrazi are the third generation of their family tied closely to the country’s leadership since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. It reports that Kharrazis have advised supreme leaders and held key political, diplomatic, and religious roles.
How Much Was Illicit?
Notably, Iran&#8217;s largest crypto exchange continued processing transactions during the war between the US and Israel, which began on February 28, and operated even during a government-imposed nationwide internet shutdown and widespread power outages in Tehran. 
According to three blockchain analysis firms that track activity involving Nobitex and other crypto exchanges, Nobitex handled more than $100 million in transactions during that time—about 20% of its usual activity. 
However, estimates of how much of Nobitex’s activity may involve illicit transfers vary widely. Elliptic estimated that $366 million was processed through the exchange, Chainalysis placed the figure around $68 million, while Crystal Intelligence estimated $22 million in direct transfers from sanctioned wallets. 
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World Liberty Back In The Spotlight
On Friday, a Bloomberg report revealed that the Trump family-backed crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, made hundreds of millions of dollars from undisclosed sales of its WLFI token, raising fresh concerns about the project’s transparency.
The news media outlet explained that after the two fundraising rounds that brought in $550 million between October 2024 and January 2025, the project sold an additional 5.9 billion WLFI tokens to accredited private investors.
The transactions, which were not publicly disclosed, seemingly raised hundreds of millions of dollars, with a significant portion of the proceeds allocated to founder-affiliated entities. While no exact figure was disclosed, the additional sales may have generated roughly $295 million, based on the second fundraising round’s $0.05 token price.
Intelligence platform Tokenomist.ai discovered the sales after examining World Liberty’s governance filings at Bloomberg’s request. The platform found that the number of tokens allocated to the founder, team, adviser, and partner had increased without a discernible explanation. This discrepancy had not been disclosed to the project’s broader investor base.
World Liberty Financial confirmed the sales to Bloomberg, labeling them as “white glove” transactions with private buyers. However, the project refrained from disclosing the identities of the buyers or those who received the money from the additional sales.
Citing the project’s disclosures, the report noted that 75% of WLFI token sale proceeds go to DT Marks DEFI LLC, an entity affiliated with US President Donald Trump and certain family members that holds 22.5 billion WLFI tokens. The news outlet’s previous calculations estimated that the presidential family generated roughly $390 million from the two public fundraising rounds.
WLFI Slides To Record Lows As Concerns Mount
The news of the undisclosed sales deepens concerns about the Trump family’s crypto project, which has been under investors’ scrutiny over the past month. Last week, Tron founder Justin Sun escalated the online dispute against World Liberty Financial to a full-on legal battle.
As reported by Bitcoinist, Sun, one of WLFI’s largest investors, filed a complaint against the Trump-backed crypto venture. He alleged that the project’s team froze his tokens using an embedded smart contract backlist function, revoked his voting rights, and threatened to burn his holdings without proper justification.
In the filing, Sun detailed that he invested $45 million to purchase 3 billion WLFI tokens and received one billion tokens for advising the project, bringing his total to roughly 4 billion. Additionally, he claimed that World Liberty Financial privately blamed him for the WLFI’s 40% price crash at the time of launch, leading to his address blacklist on September 2025.
Recently, Sun slammed the project’s controversial governance proposal, which would keep early investors’ tokens locked for at least another two years before they begin unlocking gradually. In an X post, he called the project a “World Tyranny,” affirming that the proposal is a mechanism for coercion, as investors who do not accept the new terms risk having their tokens locked indefinitely.
The project has also faced backlash for depositing 5 billion of its own WLFI tokens into the decentralized lending protocol Dolomite and borrowing around $75 million in stablecoins against them.
Amid its recent controversies, WLFI’s selling pressure has deepened, hitting an all-time low (ATL) of $0.054 on Friday afternoon. This represents an 83% decline from its all-time high (ATH) of $0.33 on September 1, 2025, leaving many investors at a loss.
“It is surreal to have the Trump family not only profiting off this financial venture that features glaring conflicts of interest but doing so in a way that blocks other investors from sharing in the gains,” Eswar Prasad, a professor at Cornell University, told Bloomberg.
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Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., May 2nd, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education surrounding [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/dsa-addresses-the-future-of-payments-at-payclt-webinar-and-ai-and-blockchain-conference-at-cornell-tech</link><guid>845765</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sds_nwmk-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>DSA Addresses the Future of Payments at PayCLT Webinar and AI and Blockchain Conference at Cornell Tech</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin trades above $78,000 as ETF inflows lead to best month since April 2025 - Investing.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin trades above $78,000 as ETF inflows lead to best month since April 2025& & Investing.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-trades-above-78000-as-etf-inflows-lead-to-best-month-since-april-2025-investingcom</link><guid>845779</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin trades above $78,000 as ETF inflows lead to best month since April 2025 - Investing.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin forecasted to drop to $59,000 amid geopolitical tensions: Kalshi - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin forecasted to drop to $59,000 amid geopolitical tensions: Kalshi& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-forecasted-to-drop-to-59000-amid-geopolitical-tensions-kalshi-crypto-briefing</link><guid>845786</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin forecasted to drop to $59,000 amid geopolitical tensions: Kalshi - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin surpasses $78,000 as Senate clears Clarity Act, boosting regulatory clarity - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin surpasses $78,000 as Senate clears Clarity Act, boosting regulatory clarity& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-surpasses-78000-as-senate-clears-clarity-act-boosting-regulatory-clarity-crypto-briefing</link><guid>845783</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin surpasses $78,000 as Senate clears Clarity Act, boosting regulatory clarity - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge as BlackRock Adds $284M in One Day - Coinpedia</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge as BlackRock Adds $284M in One Day& & Coinpedia]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etf-inflows-surge-as-blackrock-adds-284m-in-one-day-coinpedia</link><guid>845790</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge as BlackRock Adds $284M in One Day - Coinpedia</dc:text></item><item><title>Nansen Predicts AI Agent Dominance by 2028</title><description><![CDATA[Blockchain analytics firm Nansen has predicted that by 2028, the default way most people invest will not be through picking tokens or reading charts but through autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents operating on their behalf. Key Takeaways: Nansen predicts billions of AI agents will become the default crypto investment vehicle by 2028. The forecast compares [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/nansen-predicts-ai-agent-dominance-by-2028</link><guid>845766</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nansen-ai-agents-will-be-the-default-way-people-invest-by-2028-768x432.jpg</dc:content ><dc:text>Nansen Predicts AI Agent Dominance by 2028</dc:text></item><item><title>Tether Releases Q1 Figures: $1 Billion Profit, And USDT At Record Circulation</title><description><![CDATA[Tether has released its first-quarter (Q1) 2026 attestation report, audited by BDO, a “top-five” global independent accounting firm. The report highlights what the company describes as continued momentum for the stablecoin issuer, including major financial figures and details on its reserve positioning.
Inside Tether’s Reserves
In the report, Tether said it generated approximately $1.04 billion in net profit. It also stated that the scale of USDT in circulation remained broadly stable around current levels. As of March 31 of this year, the company reported total token-related liabilities of roughly $183 billion.
A central part of the attestation focuses on reserve management. Tether said its reserves are primarily placed in short-duration, high-quality liquid instruments. 
According to the report, as of March 31, direct and indirect exposure to US Treasury bills (T-Bills) totaled approximately $141 billion. Notably, Tether said this structure makes it the 17th largest holder of US Treasuries globally.
The crypto giant also provided additional information on reserve diversification beyond Treasuries bills. The company reported that precious metal holdings amount to approximately $20 billion and consist entirely of physical gold. 
It further stated that Bitcoin (BTC) holdings were approximately $7 billion. Tether framed this mix as a balance between keeping reserves liquid and resilient, while still maintaining some exposure to macro assets that may hold up during periods of market stress.
USDT At All-Time High Circulation In April
Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s chief executive officer, commented on the company’s approach in the report. “Our responsibility is to make sure USDT works without compromise,” he said. “That means building a system that behaves the same way in any market condition, not just when things are stable. 
The executive also added, “The focus is on keeping the structure simple, liquid, and resilient by design, so it does not depend on favorable environments or external support. People should not have to question whether the system works; it just has to work.”
Ardoino also pointed to recent developments in USDT circulation. He noted that as of April, the stablecoin continues to trade at or near all-time highs in circulation, with an increase of more than 5 billion USDT. 
He described this as reflecting sustained demand into the second quarter. The CEO added that this demand is reinforced by the release of the Tether Wallet, “The People’s Wallet,” which is a self-custody application built for the hundreds of millions of people who use USDT daily as a lifeline.
Featured image created with OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com 
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Bitcoin Block Time Has Been Slower Than Expected Recently
According to data from CoinWarz, the Bitcoin Difficulty is estimated to decrease during the upcoming adjustment. The &#8220;Difficulty&#8221; here refers to a metric built into the BTC network that controls how hard miners would find it to mine on the blockchain.
The indicator&#8217;s value automatically changes about every two weeks during regular network adjustments. Whether the Difficulty goes up or down comes down to the conditions on the blockchain since the last adjustment.
Satoshi wrote in a simple rule for the network to follow: keep block time consistent at 10 minutes per block. When miners go through blocks at an average pace faster than this, the chain responds by upping its Difficulty. Similarly, it drops the metric instead if the validators are slower than needed.
The next Difficulty adjustment will occur during Friday night. Below are the details related to this event.
As is visible above, the average block time on the Bitcoin network has been 10.30 minutes since the last adjustment. This is 0.30 minutes slower than the blockchain wants, so it will ease up the Difficulty by about 2.91% to bring miners back up to speed.
This will be the second consecutive adjustment to lead to a decline in the Difficulty.
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The network is being forced to decrease the metric as a consequence of some miners exiting from the network recently. As the below chart from Blockchain.com shows, the Bitcoin Hashrate, a metric tracking the total amount of computing power connected by the miners to the network, has seen its 7-day average value head down.
The exodus from the miners is likely to be a consequence of the bearish price action that Bitcoin has witnessed since Q4 2025. This is because the main source of revenue for miners is the block subsidy. The block subsidy is handed out at a fixed BTC rate and thanks to the Difficulty&#8217;s existence, miners always get it at a more-or-less equal rate of time (that is, the block time), so the only variable related to miner income is the asset&#8217;s USD rate.
While the Hashrate did manage to hold up through the drawdown itself, it would appear that the Bitcoin price remaining depressed recently has finally made some of these validators pull out their computing power.
BTC Price
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is floating around $78,600, up 2.7% in the last 24 hours.
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The daily structure is genuinely improving. Bitcoin has been carving out higher lows since the March bottom, building a methodical recovery toward the $76,000 zone that reflects sustained buyer interest rather than a single aggressive push. The price action, read in isolation, is the kind of setup that historically precedes meaningful breakouts.
The problem is what the internal data is — and is not — showing. Binance funding rates, the most direct real-time measure of leveraged positioning on the exchange that dominates global derivatives liquidity, have remained almost entirely flat throughout the recovery. Funding is oscillating near zero without expansion. In a typical bullish trend, rising prices attract rising leveraged long positioning, which pushes funding rates progressively higher as more participants pile in.
That is not happening. The move is not being driven by aggressive leveraged longs, which raises an immediate and important question about what is actually driving it, and whether what is driving it can sustain the breakout Bitcoin is building toward.
The Price Is Rising. The Buyers Are Retreating. That Combination Has a Name
MorenoDV adds the second data layer that transforms a single signal into a pattern. Taker buy volume on Binance — the measure of participants willing to cross the spread and buy at whatever the market is currently offering — has been declining throughout the same recovery that has pushed Bitcoin back toward $76,000. Each session the price moves higher, fewer aggressive buyers are showing up to chase it. The rally is becoming progressively less supported by the participants who express conviction through market orders.
The divergence between rising price and falling taker buy volume is more pronounced than the funding rate signal alone. Taken together, the two indicators describe a market where neither leveraged positioning nor aggressive spot demand is driving the move. The price is going up. The internal demand structure is going down. Both cannot be true indefinitely.
MorenoDV presents the two interpretations the current data supports with equal honesty. The first is constructive: passive accumulation by larger players using limit orders does not show up in taker buy volume or funding rates, which means the quiet nature of the move could reflect institutional buying that is deliberately avoiding market impact. That would make the recovery more durable than the surface data suggests.
The second is more concerning: the rally may simply be a function of absent sellers rather than present buyers. When price rises because no one is willing to sell rather than because participants are urgently buying, the structure is fragile. It requires only a modest return of selling pressure to stall — and it lacks the momentum of genuine demand to push through resistance when it matters most.
Bitcoin Presses Resistance As Structure Improves, but Momentum Remains Fragile
Bitcoin is trading near $77,400 after extending its recovery from the February capitulation low, but the chart shows a market approaching a critical decision point. Price has built a sequence of higher lows since March, forming a clean ascending structure that is now pressing directly into the $77,000–$78,000 resistance zone.
This level is not arbitrary. It aligns with prior support turned resistance and sits just below the descending 100-day moving average, while the 200-day remains well above, reinforcing the broader bearish context. The market has improved structurally, but it has not yet transitioned into a confirmed uptrend.
The reclaimed $73,000–$74,000 zone is now key. It previously acted as resistance and has flipped into support, anchoring the current move. As long as Bitcoin holds above this area, the higher-low structure remains intact and continues to build pressure beneath resistance.
Volume, however, does not fully confirm strength. The recovery has been steady rather than impulsive, suggesting controlled accumulation rather than aggressive demand expansion.
A decisive break above $78,000 would likely trigger momentum toward $82,000, where the next major supply cluster sits. Failure to break and a loss of $73,000 would weaken the structure and expose Bitcoin to a move back toward the $69,000–$70,000 range.
Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 
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BlackRock clients bought $284,400,000 worth of $Bitcoin (BTC.CC)$ - Moomoo</dc:text></item><item><title>Taiwan lawmaker proposes Bitcoin reserve amid China tensions - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Taiwan lawmaker proposes Bitcoin reserve amid China tensions& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/taiwan-lawmaker-proposes-bitcoin-reserve-amid-china-tensions-crypto-briefing</link><guid>845728</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Taiwan lawmaker proposes Bitcoin reserve amid China tensions - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin rally extends, yet BTC options price only 25% chance of $84K in May - Cryptonews.net</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin rally extends, yet BTC options price only 25% chance of $84K in May& & Cryptonews.net]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-rally-extends-yet-btc-options-price-only-25-chance-of-84k-in-may-cryptonewsnet</link><guid>845738</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin rally extends, yet BTC options price only 25% chance of $84K in May - Cryptonews.net</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin Trades Near $78,445 As Volume Surges To $37.5B - Yellow.com</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Trades Near $78,445 As Volume Surges To $37.5B& & Yellow.com]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-trades-near-78445-as-volume-surges-to-375b-yellowcom</link><guid>845727</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin Trades Near $78,445 As Volume Surges To $37.5B - Yellow.com</dc:text></item><item><title>Pharos Hits $1B Valuation on Mainnet Launch</title><description><![CDATA[Pharos has partnered with GCL New Energy in a collaboration that aims to resolve the fragmentation that has come to characterize the real-world assets ecosystem. Key Takeaways: Pharos launched its Pacific Ocean Mainnet and $PROS token on May 1, 2026, following a massive 4.3B testnet. GCL New Energy and a $44M Series A propelled Pharos [&#8230;]]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/pharos-hits-1b-valuation-on-mainnet-launch</link><guid>845708</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content >https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fragmentation-in-rwa-1-768x432.png</dc:content ><dc:text>Pharos Hits $1B Valuation on Mainnet Launch</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin DATs Capitulate—Could This Rare Signal Mark A Bottom? - CryptoRank</title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin DATs Capitulate—Could This Rare Signal Mark A Bottom?& & CryptoRank]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/bitcoin-dats-capitulatecould-this-rare-signal-mark-a-bottom-cryptorank</link><guid>845733</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Bitcoin DATs Capitulate—Could This Rare Signal Mark A Bottom? - CryptoRank</dc:text></item><item><title>Coinbase deal on CLARITY Act provision may boost Bitcoin regulatory clarity - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[Coinbase deal on CLARITY Act provision may boost Bitcoin regulatory clarity& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/coinbase-deal-on-clarity-act-provision-may-boost-bitcoin-regulatory-clarity-crypto-briefing</link><guid>845729</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>Coinbase deal on CLARITY Act provision may boost Bitcoin regulatory clarity - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>BlackRock clients invest $284M in Bitcoin amid geopolitical tensions - Crypto Briefing</title><description><![CDATA[BlackRock clients invest $284M in Bitcoin amid geopolitical tensions& & Crypto Briefing]]></description><link>https://coinsnews.com/blackrock-clients-invest-284m-in-bitcoin-amid-geopolitical-tensions-crypto-briefing</link><guid>845723</guid><author>COINS NEWS</author><dc:content /><dc:text>BlackRock clients invest $284M in Bitcoin amid geopolitical tensions - Crypto Briefing</dc:text></item><item><title>Bitcoin’s Defenders Launch ‘Evidence Base’ In Battle Against FUD</title><description><![CDATA[&#8220;If you&#8217;re trying to own someone, you&#8217;ll trigger their defenses and accomplish nothing.&#8221; That line sits at the heart of a new tool built by a Nordic Bitcoin education group — one that aims to change how Bitcoin supporters respond to criticism online.
A Database Built For Speed
Bitcoin Beyond 66, a Bitcoin education platform based in the Nordic region, has released what it calls The Bitcoin Evidence Base — an open-source, AI-powered tool that generates responses to common claims about Bitcoin&#8217;s environmental footprint and energy use.
The database pulls from more than 22 peer-reviewed research papers, Cambridge University reports, and data from ERCOT, the Texas power grid operator. The idea is simple: give Bitcoin supporters credible, ready-to-use information fast, before a social media post gains traction.
&#8220;Most people don&#8217;t have time to read 22+ peer-reviewed papers,&#8221; the group said. &#8220;When someone posts criticism on social media, you need a credible response — fast.&#8221;
Users submit a Bitcoin-related claim — via text or a link — and the tool returns a sourced, evidence-based reply. One study the database regularly cites is an April 2025 report from the University of Cambridge, which found that more than 52% of Bitcoin is now mined using renewable energy.
The group also points to data showing Bitcoin&#8217;s renewable energy mix runs higher than that of the traditional banking sector.
Three Tones, One Goal
The tool does not deliver a one-size-fits-all reply. Users can choose from three response tones — direct, balanced, or soft — depending on the situation.
That flexibility reflects a broader communication strategy the group credits to Bitcoin environmentalist Daniel Batten, whose &#8220;playbook&#8221; the database is built around.
The approach asks users to first acknowledge whatever truth may exist in a criticism before walking through the evidence that challenges it. The goal is not to silence critics but to inform both the person posting and anyone else reading the exchange.
The database is open for contributions. Supporters can submit research papers and website links to Bitcoin Beyond 66 for review and possible inclusion.
Mining&#8217;s Green Shift
Bitcoin mining&#8217;s environmental impact has been a point of public debate for over a decade. Critics — including some government bodies and United Nations officials — have raised concerns about its carbon footprint.
But reports indicate that the energy profile of Bitcoin mining has shifted considerably, with a growing share of operations drawing from lower-carbon and renewable sources.
Bitcoin Beyond 66 says outdated data and poorly designed studies continue to shape public opinion in ways the current research no longer supports.
The Evidence Base is its answer to that gap — a living, crowd-sourced archive that backers hope will make accurate information on Bitcoin mining easier to find and share.
Featured image from MetaAI, chart from TradingView
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The Fed held rates unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75%, consistent with expectations. Jerome Powell simultaneously confirmed he would remain on the Federal Reserve Board as a governor after his chairmanship ends — a development that kept macro attention elevated across risk assets rather than allowing markets to settle into the rate decision alone. For XRP, the combined effect was immediate and visible across the derivatives market.
Binance open interest for XRP fell to approximately $208 million on April 29 — a contraction that brought leverage levels back to the same area recorded in February 2026. The significance of that regression is not just the level itself but what it represents: all the leveraged positioning that accumulated between February and late April has been unwound in a compressed period, resetting the derivatives structure back to its starting point.
The reset happened fast. What follows it is the question the current price level is building toward answering.
The Leverage Is Gone. The Demand Has Not Arrived Yet
The CryptoQuant report extends the picture beyond open interest to confirm that the deleveraging has been accompanied by genuine demand weakness rather than simply a technical reset. All CEX Estimated Spot CVD has declined to approximately $920 million since April 17 — meaning real, underlying buying activity across centralized exchanges has weakened during the same period that leverage was being removed. The two forces moving in the same direction simultaneously are the details that prevent the current setup from being read as straightforwardly constructive.
The perpetual market adds a third layer of confirmation. Binance Perpetual CVD declined from approximately -$271 million to -$383 million, a further deepening of $112 million in net sell-side pressure even as open interest was contracting. Sellers remained active in the perpetual market throughout the reset period rather than stepping back alongside the leveraged longs.
The liquidation data ties the structure together. Long positions dominated the liquidation activity from April 17 through the end of the month, with the pressure concentrating particularly around the Fed and Powell headlines on April 29. The participants most exposed were the ones who had built long exposure, and the forced exits from those positions added supply to a market that was already seeing spot demand weaken.
The takeaway the report identifies is precise and conditional. XRP&#8217;s market structure is cleaner than it was — excess leverage has been removed, fragile positions have been cleared. But clean is not the same as ready. For a meaningful recovery to develop from the current $1.35 level, spot CVD needs to stabilize and begin recovering. Until that signal appears, the reset is complete, and the next move remains unconfirmed.
XRP Compression Tightens As Market Tests Post-Deleveraging Support
XRP is trading near $1.37, holding a narrow range that has defined price action since the sharp February selloff. The structure is neutral but increasingly compressed. After the capitulation wick toward $1.15, price stabilized and has since formed a sequence of shallow higher lows, suggesting passive accumulation rather than aggressive trend reversal.
However, the broader context remains restrictive. XRP is still trading below all major moving averages, with the 50-day acting as immediate resistance and the 100-day and 200-day trending downward above the price. This alignment keeps the market in a medium-term bearish structure despite short-term stabilization.
The $1.35 zone is the key pivot. It has acted repeatedly as both support and equilibrium, reflecting a balance between buyers absorbing supply and sellers defending upside attempts. The recent rejection near $1.45 reinforces the presence of overhead supply, limiting momentum.
Volume trends support the consolidation thesis. Activity has declined significantly compared to the February breakdown, indicating reduced participation following the deleveraging event. This typically precedes expansion but does not indicate direction.
A decisive break above $1.45 would shift the structure and expose $1.60. Failure to hold $1.33–$1.35 would invalidate the higher-low pattern and likely trigger a move back toward $1.25, where prior demand emerged.
Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 
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In a post on X, IOG said the effort is led by Michael Karg and covers “Rigorous Testing/QA and Performance tuning,” “Bug fixes &amp; security patches,” and “Node, network and community support.” The message was deliberately blunt: “Everything on Cardano depends on this.”
Everything on Cardano depends on this.
Led by Michael Karg:
→ Rigorous Testing/QA and Performance tuning
→ Bug fixes &amp; security patches
→ Node, network and community support
The foundation that keeps billions in value running.
Watch the video below and read the full… pic.twitter.com/343oG64EPB
— Input Output Group (@IOGroup) April 30, 2026
Why This Proposal Is Crucial For Cardano
The proposal, published on the Momentum Cardano site, frames maintenance as the baseline condition for the rest of the ecosystem. It describes the initiative as “core platform maintenance, support, and operational infrastructure for the Cardano network,” with a scope that runs from Q3 2026 through Q1 2027. The proposal’s treasury ask is ₳62,134,630.
The central argument is not that maintenance is a new feature, but that it is the layer that makes feature delivery possible. The proposal states: “Every proposal in this portfolio depends on one thing: a stable, reliable, operational Cardano network. Maintenance is the foundation everything else is built on.” It adds that Cardano “powers billions of dollars in value and thousands of applications across a global user base,” making continued codebase upkeep, security work and predictable releases a matter of operational stewardship rather than optional spending.
The proposal says the programme covers disaster recovery, knowledge sharing through the Cardano Blueprint, security reviews, monitoring data and performance metrics, all of which are to be published transparently. The underlying message is clear: new capabilities can only ship safely if the base layer remains stable.
The funded work is broad. According to the proposal, the maintenance envelope includes node bugfixing and architecture, DevOps and infrastructure, monitoring, documentation, open-source support, performance, quality assurance, release support and security, and component maintenance. That translates into work on CI/CD systems, compiler and platform compatibility, testnets, mainnet monitoring, global mempool data, GitHub issue triage, ledger performance, benchmarking, incident management, Plutus Core updates, DB-Sync consistency and Cardano API/CLI upkeep.
IOG also emphasizes that these deliverables are not staged as a conventional roadmap. The proposal says all deliverables are continuous and “run for the full duration of the funded period,” with no sequential phasing or quarterly gating. In other words, the request is structured around parallel operational coverage rather than discrete milestone releases.
The proposal includes a direct defense of the size of the line item. “People ask why Maintenance is the biggest line item. The answer is simple: everything else depends on it. Every stake pool operator, every DApp, every transaction on Cardano runs on the work this team does every day.”
A second quote from Christos Palaskas, the operator of the Skepsis Pool, makes the same point from a stake-pool perspective. “I’ve been running my stake pool Skepsis for 5+ years now. There have been numerous occasions where improvements to the node were welcomed with relief. There have been memory footprint improvements, security fixes, new features.” He warned that Cardano must keep maintaining the node “or we will not survive the next storm.”
At press time, ADA traded at $0.2476.
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Analyst Says End Of OPEC is “Rocket Fuel” For XRP
In an X post on April 28, crypto analyst Ross said that the end of OPEC could mark a turning point for XRP amid the global currency reset. He explained that the petrodollar system has long been tied to OPEC through a 1974 agreement with Saudi Arabia. 
The deal required Saudi Arabia to price and sell its oil only in US dollars. Other OPEC members soon followed, and by 1975, almost all oil traded through the group was in dollars. This system has helped the US dollar maintain global dominance for decades.
With OPEC now dissolved and countries like the UAE moving to sell oil in their own currencies, Ross believes that cross-border transfers will require a neutral, fast settlement solution. He points to the altcoin, stating that the cryptocurrency is uniquely positioned to serve as a neutral bridge currency. According to him, XRP is &#8220;rocket fuel for global trade as countries break free from the dollar.&#8221;
He further added that as more countries adopt local currencies for oil trade, XRP could become a central tool in the global currency reset. He noted that they would need an On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) feature to ensure faster cross-border transfers. 
Black Swan Founder Highlights The Token&#8217;s Role As OPEC Ends
Versan Aljarrah, founder of Black Swan, has also shared his views on what the end of OPEC means for XRP. He said that the petrodollar weakening, and the UAE&#8217;s leaving OPEC are clear signs of this change. Aljarrah added that as trade becomes divided and countries rely more on each other, they would need a “neutral settlement infrastructure” to handle payments. He said that this area is where the altcoin comes in.
In a separate post, Aljarrah also said that XRP could act as a neutral bridge asset. He noted that the cryptocurrency is in a strong position to link the old financial system to the new multipolar world. Moreover, as the dollar weakens, the token can help move money more quickly and easily between currencies without relying on the dollar. 
The cryptocurrency has long been labeled a potential global settlement layer, not just by market experts but also by Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse. Its speed, low cost, and ODL capabilities, combined with a decentralized network, have led experts to choose XRP as a preferred solution for cross-border transfer.
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Massive Wealth Shift Expected Across the Crypto Market
Following the recent bullish wave, a bold narrative is starting to gain traction across the entire cryptocurrency market. The narrative involves a major wealth redistribution that could flip the direction of the market in the short and long term.
Everstake, the largest global non-custodial staking infrastructure provider, announced on the social media platform X that the biggest wealth transfer in crypto history is emerging underneath the surface. Early adopters, institutional actors, and developing participants are all adjusting to what may be a transformative era as cycles change and fresh capital enters the ecosystem.
In the past, these times of change have quickly redistributed value, rewarding those who are in line with the next wave of innovation. Data from Token Terminal shared by Everstake shows that there are currently over 1.2 million unique addresses holding tokenized assets, signaling the robust growth of on-chain finance. 
At the forefront of this growth are tokenized funds, which currently command a 57% market share with 687,500 holders. With this kind of growth across multiple sectors, a pivotal moment that alters the distribution of wealth in the cryptocurrency economy is clearly on the horizon.
At the same time, investors are steadily entering the crypto market as wallet addresses holding stablecoins continue to expand. For a sense of scale, over 247 million unique wallet addresses currently hold stablecoins. This points to heightened adoption in the stablecoin market.
According to the platform, the infrastructure is already built, and liquidity is being generated on-chain. Tokenized assets will onboard the world to everything else, while stablecoins onboarded them to digital dollars.
A Shift Into The Stablecoin Era
In another post, Everstake highlighted that the crypto market has officially entered a stablecoin era. Over $1 trillion in stablecoins was already moved across the sector in April alone, a level that demonstrates how much the market has changed in a comparatively short period of time.
As the market evolves, the cumulative volume across chains has been experiencing steady expansion. The chart shows that Ethereum and Tron are the dominant settlement layers, while others, such as Solana, are rapidly increasing their contribution as liquidity becomes more distributed. 
It is worth noting that Solana has also seen heightened stablecoin activity as the network showcases robust performance in 2026. On April 27, 2026, the network recorded about 708,900 active stablecoin users in a single day, marking the highest value in its history.
Amid this blockchain expansion, stablecoins are the dominant and most reliable medium for value transfer across the ecosystem. This growing trend is being viewed as structural adoption, with more transaction flows, broader network participation, and increasing relevance in payments and settlement. “It’s highly likely this period will be remembered as a defining stage in the evolution of global financial infrastructure,” Everstake added.
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Currency In Free Fall
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Wednesday that American authorities have taken control of close to $500 million in Iranian crypto assets — a figure well above the $344 million that had been publicly reported just days earlier.
Bessent disclosed the updated number during an appearance on Fox Business&#8217;s &#8220;Kudlow,&#8221; where he laid out the scale of a campaign that has been targeting Tehran&#8217;s finances on multiple fronts.
&#8220;We are freezing bank accounts everywhere,&#8221; Bessent said. &#8220;More importantly, we are making people less willing to deal with the regime.&#8221; He added that retirement funds and overseas real estate belonging to Tehran officials are also being targeted.
The gap between the two figures — $344 million and $500 million — has not been explained. No response was received from the US Treasury or Tether regarding the discrepancy at the time of publication.
Under Economic Fury, @USTreasury will continue to systematically degrade Tehran’s ability to generate, move, and repatriate funds.
Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control is sanctioning multiple wallets tied to Iran — resulting in the freeze of $344 million in…
— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) April 24, 2026
Operation Economic Fury
The seizures are part of Operation Economic Fury, a campaign ordered by US President Donald Trump in March 2025. The operation aims to cut off the country&#8217;s access to the global financial system through asset seizures, frozen bank accounts, and secondary sanctions on countries that continue purchasing Iranian oil.
On Tuesday alone, the Treasury Department&#8217;s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned 35 entities and individuals connected to Iran&#8217;s shadow banking network.
Separately, a Chinese oil refinery and around 40 shipping companies were targeted for moving Iranian crude oil to buyers in China and elsewhere in violation of sanctions.
Fourteen additional individuals and entities were sanctioned for sourcing components used in Shahed-series attack drones and ballistic missile propellants.
Since February 2025, OFAC has sanctioned more than 1,000 Iran-related persons, vessels, and aircraft under the operation.
The $344 million portion of the seizure involved frozen Tether stablecoins. Tether confirmed it had locked the funds — held in USDT — after a request from US authorities. The wallets were tied to Iran through sanctions designations made by OFAC.
Strait Of Hormuz Enters The Picture
While the US moves to cut off Iran&#8217;s crypto holdings, Tehran has been exploring ways to use digital currency to generate income of its own.
Reports emerged earlier this month that Iran was weighing a plan to charge ships Bitcoin tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Loaded vessels would be charged roughly $1 per barrel of oil. Empty tankers would pass freely.
According to reports, Iran had already collected revenue from such tolls, though the Iranian government has not publicly confirmed this.
Adding to the confusion, maritime risk firm Marisks warned that fraudsters were posing as Iranian security services and demanding Bitcoin or USDT payments from shipowners stuck near the strait.
Featured image from Trends Research &amp; Advisory, chart from TradingView
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