Crypto

Nakamoto Holdings merges with KindlyMD to build Bitcoin treasury

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Healthcare services provider KindlyMD merged with Bitcoin-native holding company Nakamoto Holdings to build a BTC treasury. According to a May 12 announcement, Nakamoto Holdings — a new company founded by David Bailey, a crypto adviser to US President Donald Trump — plans to build the first global network of Bitcoin (BTC) treasury companies in partnership … Read more

Strategy Makes $1.34B Bitcoin Buy, Adding Another 13,390 BTC

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Fresh off the heels of last week’s Strategy Conference, Strategy (MSTR) has resumed its bitcoin (BTC) accumulation, purchasing an additional 13,390 BTC. The company spent approximately $1.34 billion at an average price of $99,856 per bitcoin, according to a filing published on Monday. This latest acquisition brings Strategy’s total bitcoin holdings to 568,840 BTC, now … Read more

Crypto speculation dominates $600B cross-border payments: BIS report

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Hundreds of billions of dollars in cross-border cryptocurrency payments flow globally, primarily driven by speculative investment, according to a recent report by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). The BIS study, published May 8, found cross-border payments using the two largest cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), and the two largest stablecoins, USDT (USDT) and … Read more

What is RISC-V, and why does Vitalik Buterin want it for Ethereum smart contracts?

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What is RISC-V? RISC-V, pronounced “risk five,” is a modern open-source instruction set architecture (ISA) based on reduced instruction set computer (RISC) principles. In simple terms, it’s like a blueprint that defines a set of instructions that a processor can execute. RISC-V is designed to be highly modular, efficient and flexible. Originally developed by the … Read more

Bitcoin’s Bull Run Against Gold Could Accelerate as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Ease: Chart Analysis

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Over the past two weeks, bitcoin (BTC) has significantly outperformed gold (XAU), and the bullish trend could intensify further. This outlook is supported by bullish developments in the bitcoin-to-gold ratio, which measures BTC’s USD price against gold’s USD price per ounce and easing U.S.-China trade tensions. Recently, the ratio broke out of an inverse head-and-shoulders … Read more

Crypto Daybook Americas: Tariff Cut Lifts Bitcoin as Market Readies for Further Gains

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By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Tariff developments remain at the forefront of global economic news, with bitcoin (BTC) surging past $105,000 for a while following the surprise announcement that the U.S. will reduce tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% from 145% for 90 days. In return, China will lower tariffs … Read more

TRX Breaks Resistance With 3% Surge Amid Growing Stablecoin Adoption

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Global economic uncertainty continues to shape cryptocurrency performance as geopolitical tensions between major economies intensify. TRON (TRX) has demonstrated resilience amid market fluctuations, maintaining price levels around $0.26 despite broader market volatility, with its stablecoin ecosystem expanding significantly as traders seek stability during uncertain economic conditions. Technical Analysis Highlights TRX climbed from $0.261 to peak … Read more

US crypto ETFs smash new record amid 4-week inflow streak

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Cryptocurrency investment products continued receiving healthy inflows last week, attracting $882 million as global crypto funds approached all-time high asset levels. Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $6.3 billion of inflows in the past four weeks, accounting for 93% of total inflows year-to-date (YTD), according to data from European crypto investment firm CoinShares. Total YTD … Read more

Ethereum flips Coca-Cola and Alibaba as ETH gains 42% in 5 days

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Ether’s market capitalization surged 42% in five days following the successful launch of Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade on its mainnet.  On May 12, the company data tracker 8marketcap showed Ether (ETH) surpassing Coca-Cola and Alibaba, ranking as the world’s 39th-largest asset by market capitalization. ETH was trading at about $2,550 at publication time, with a market … Read more

Stablecoins Will Expand Beyond Crypto Trading, Become Part of Mainstream Economy, Citi Predicts

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The stablecoin market could soon eclipse the entire crypto trading ecosystem that gave birth to it as regulatory tailwinds allow for the integration of the fixed-value tokens into the mainstream economy, according to predictions from global bank Citi. Above and beyond their role as tokenized cash for the crypto trading community, stablecoins — digital tokens … Read more

What is social engineering in crypto (and how to protect yourself)?

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Social engineering in crypto, explained In the world of cryptocurrency, security goes beyond just protecting your wallet with a password or private key. One of the most deceptive and increasingly dangerous threats to crypto users today is social engineering. While you might think of cyberattacks as highly technical affairs, social engineering manipulates the most vulnerable … Read more

Crypto custodian BitGo secures MiCA license in Germany

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Goldman Sachs-backed cryptocurrency custody firm BitGo has become the latest cryptocurrency company to secure regulatory approval to operate across the European Union. Germany’s financial regulator, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), granted BitGo Europe a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license to provide digital asset services in the EU, the firm announced on May 12. … Read more

Bitcoin set for $150K BTC price rally as US, China agree to slash tariffs

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Key takeaways: Bitcoin broke above $105,700 after the US and China agreed to slash tariffs. A confirmed bull flag breakout on the weekly chart projects a $150,000. Bitwise’s sentiment index warns of potential short-term overheating. Bitcoin (BTC) bulls cheered a major development in the ongoing US-China tariff talks, with the cryptocurrency climbing over the $105,700 … Read more

Can you stake Bitcoin (BTC)? Here’s what you need to know

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Key takeaways Though Bitcoin doesn’t support native staking, holders can earn yield through centralized lending platforms, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) on Ethereum, and Bitcoin-related networks like Babylon and Stacks. WBTC allows BTC holders to participate in lending, liquidity pools and yield farming on Ethereum-based DeFi platforms like Aave and Curve but introduces bridge and smart contract … Read more

Privacy-Focused Zcash Tops Key Resistance Above $40 to Flash Bull Signal

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This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Prices for privacy-protecting digital currency Zcash (ZEC) have moved past a key resistance or supply zone, hinting at bigger gains ahead. Since February, ZEC has traded sideways, with sellers dominating above $40. Meanwhile, dips near $25 have consistently found support, … Read more

Feds deny late disclosure of evidence in Samourai Wallet case

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US federal prosecutors have rebutted claims they suppressed evidence in their case against the co-founders of the crypto mixing service Samourai Wallet, arguing their disclosure of a conversation with Treasury Department staff was made within the required timeframes.  In a May 9 letter to a Manhattan federal court, prosecutors opposed a request for a hearing, … Read more

Asia’s Biggest Corporate Bitcoin Holder Buys Another $126M in BTC

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Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has added another 1,241 bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury, spending 18.4 billion yen (or $126 million at currency exchange rates) in its latest purchase, per a Monday disclosure. The acquisition brings Metaplanet’s total holdings to 6,796 BTC, worth over $706 million at current market prices. That has sent it above bitcoin-stacking … Read more

DeFi lending TVL is outpacing DEXs due to more sustainable yield — VC

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Crypto users could be looking for a more sustainable yield this cycle, as total value locked in decentralized finance (DeFi) lending continues to hit new highs while decentralized exchanges (DEXs) have lagged in comparison. DeFi lending protocols are currently the leading DeFi vertical in TVL at $53.6 billion, representing 43% of the $124.6 billion locked … Read more