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On Tuesday, an address dormant since April 3, 2014, reactivated to transfer 300 bitcoin—valued at $31.06 million—for the first time in over 11 years. Bitcoin Time Capsule Opens: 2014 Whale Wallet Transfers $31M As bitcoin trades above the $103,000 mark, a number of long-idle coins have stirred back to life amid elevated prices. On May […]View the full article

Bitcoin trades at $103,581 today with a total market capitalization of $2.057 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $35.91 billion. The cryptocurrency experienced an intraday price range of $101,109 to $104,293, signaling elevated activity within a tight but volatile band. Bitcoin The 1-hour BTC/USD chart highlights a distinct intraday pullback followed by a sharp […]View the full article

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. On April 27, the Parkovy Exhibition and Convention Center became the focal point of innovation and blockchain excellence, hosting the highly anticipated N Crypto Conference 2025. The event underscored Ukraine’s emerging influence within the global crypto landscape, bringing together the most influential figures and active participants […]View the full article

Robinhood Markets, Inc. announced Tuesday it will acquire Canadian cryptocurrency firm Wonderfi Technologies Inc. for C$250 million (US$178.98 million), expanding its international footprint in the rapidly growing digital asset sector. Canadian Crypto Leader WonderFi Sold to Robinhood in All-Cash Transaction The all-cash transaction offers Wonderfi shareholders C$0.36 per common share, representing a 41% premium to […]View the full article

A high-powered merger is catapulting American Bitcoin into the public spotlight as it fast-tracks a Nasdaq debut, unleashing massive momentum for institutional-scale mining. Eric Trump-Backed Bitcoin Giant Fast-Tracks IPO Via Gryphon Takeover Deal American Bitcoin Corp., a firm backed by Hut 8 Corp. and Eric Trump, is set to become a publicly listed entity through […]View the full article

The SEC is unleashing a new crypto era, vowing to ditch regulation-by-enforcement in favor of bold, crystal-clear rules that supercharge onchain innovation and market growth. SEC Chair Commits to Ending Policy by Enforcement With Clear Onchain Crypto Regulations U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins detailed his ambitious agenda for crypto asset […]View the full article

Crypto breaks into Wall Street’s top tier as Coinbase becomes the first digital asset firm added to the S&P 500, signaling a seismic shift in financial market legitimacy. Coinbase Makes History With S&P 500 Inclusion S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), announced on May 12 that Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: […]View the full article

OP_RETURN is a Bitcoin script opcode enabling users to embed small, unspendable data within transactions, striking a balance between functionality and network efficiency. A recent proposal to lift its 80-byte cap has ignited discussion over Bitcoin’s role as a data carrier versus a streamlined payment system. Understanding OP_RETURN: Bitcoin’s Data Carving Tool OP_RETURN, added in […]View the full article

Gemini has announced that it has obtained an Investment Firm License from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), allowing the company to offer regulated derivatives across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) under the MiFID II framework. This development marks a significant step in Gemini’s 2025 European expansion, enabling the platform to […]View the full article

Ki Young Ju, CEO of Cryptoquant, states that due to upcoming regulations, dark stablecoins—an alternative not under government control—will rise as people use them for large international transfers and other use cases that may invite scrutiny. Cryptoquant CEO Predicts Rise of ‘Dark Stablecoins’ in Face of Upcoming Regulation The increasing relevance of stablecoins and the […]View the full article

Dubai Finance (DOF) has partnered with cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to enable cryptocurrency payments for government service fees, marking the first such initiative by a government globally, officials announced Monday. Dubai Finance Signs MoU with Crypto.com for Digital Dirham Conversions Dubai Finance (DOF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com on May 12, […]View the full article

James Toledano says bitcoin’s breakout to $110,000 is within reach, but he warns that the crypto asset’s rebound is currently driven more by sentiment than by strong fundamentals. Bitcoin Rebound Hollow U.S. President Donald Trump’s retreat from his aggressive tariff rhetoric, coupled with the thaw in U.S.-China trade relations, places bitcoin’s $110,000 breakout within reach, […]View the full article

Bitcoin is trading at $101,645, down 2.79% over the past 24 hours, while ethereum follows at $2,432, marking a 2.9% daily decline. The downward movement coincides with a cascade of liquidations across the crypto derivatives market. Over the last 24 hours, a total of $699.71 million in leveraged positions were wiped out, with long traders […]View the full article

Polymarket bettors currently place a 56% probability on U.S. President Donald Trump abolishing the long-term capital gains tax in 2025. Though Trump has yet to address the matter directly, policy documents aligned with his agenda—as well as proposals from right-leaning think tanks—have consistently championed a dramatic reduction of the capital gains tax. Trump Tax Twist? […]View the full article

Digital asset manager Vaneck has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) offering direct exposure to BNB, the native cryptocurrency of the BNB Chain. BNB Enters ETF Arena With New Vaneck Filing On May 2, 2025, Vaneck Digital Assets, LLC submitted an S-1 registration statement […]View the full article

OKX DEX restarted operations on May 5, 2025, introducing a real-time abuse detection system, as announced by OKX founder and CEO Star Xu in an X post. This restart comes following a March 17 suspension due to misuse by the North Korean Lazarus Group, which laundered $100 million in ether after a $1.4 billion Bybit […]View the full article

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UAE, May 5, 2025, MTT Sports, the pioneering Web3 sports competition platform, is set to make a bold statement as a Platinum Sponsor at TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025, one of the most prestigious global gatherings of crypto, blockchain, and Web3 innovators. Known for blending decentralized technology […]View the full article

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has partnered with STEPN in a deal that honors the Argentine soccer team. The partnership includes the issuance of Genesis NFT sneakers that will unlock real-life rewards. Argentine Football Association to Issue Genesis NFT Sneakers The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has partnered with STEPN, a Solana-based move-to-earn project, to issue […]View the full article

Bitcoin pioneer Charlie Shrem announced plans to relaunch a bitcoin faucet on May 4, 2025, aiming to distribute free bitcoin like the original faucet created by Gavin Andresen in 2010, which gave away five bitcoin per claim to promote adoption, according to his X post. Shrem, who served two years in prison in 2014 for […]View the full article

Lopp, currently embroiled in the debate to lift OP_RETURN restrictions in bitcoin, stated that the simplest way to keep so-called “spam” away from the bitcoin chain was to increase block space demand. This way, so-called “spammers” would have to pay higher costs to use bitcoin’s resources. Jameson Lopp States That Higher Adoption Is the Way […]View the full article

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Meerkat, the emerging crypto ecosystem known for merging meme culture with real utility, has announced the launch of its new Telegram-based application: the Meerkat Miniapp. This interactive tool allows users to play, complete missions, and earn $MERK rewards directly within Telegram, offering a new approach to […]View the full article

Davis Sacks, the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) czar of the Trump administration, has predicted that AI will evolve by one million times in the next four years. He supports this forecast based on performance jumps in three areas: the models, which he sees improving by 3 to 4 times each year; chips, with performance […]View the full article

MBS Global Investments, based in Dubai, plans to invest $8.8 billion over five years to establish a blockchain and digital asset hub in the Maldives. This initiative aims to diversify the country’s economy, which currently relies heavily on fishing and tourism. Diversifying the Maldives’ Economy The Dubai-based MBS Global Investments is reportedly set to pour […]View the full article

Adventure meets ownership as Pixels and Forgotten Runiverse unlock true Web3 interoperability with $PIXEL staking and shared rewards. Regina’s Web3 Gaming Odyssey: Episode 25 From ancient magic to pixel-perfect combat, welcome to a Web3 fantasy MMORPG that blends nostalgic visuals with rich lore, strategic gameplay, and on-chain adventure. This game tosses you into an ever-evolving […]View the full article

A new study finds that 68% of Americans have purchased bitcoin since President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, surpassing gold buyers by nearly 24%. Americans Allocate More Funds to Bitcoin According to a new NFT Evening study, 68% of Americans have bought bitcoin ( BTC) since the U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs. This figure […]View the full article