Cryptocurrency

[ follow ]
#crypto
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
14 hours ago

France Scraps Dangerous Reporting Rule, Pension Fund Buys MSTR, And More Week In Review

Iran-linked stablecoin flows are being used as sanctions tools, highlighted by a $344 million USDT freeze.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
14 hours ago

France Scraps Dangerous Reporting Rule, Pension Fund Buys MSTR, And More Week In Review

Iran-linked stablecoin flows are being used as sanctions tools, highlighted by a $344 million USDT freeze.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Bitso: Stablecoins Hit 40% of Latam Crypto Buys

40% of crypto purchases in Latin America involved dollar-linked assets, with Bitcoin still being the most held asset at 52% of portfolios.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

ZachXBT Exposes US Law Firm Gerstein Harrow's $71M Grab of Stolen Lazarus Funds

ZachXBT accuses Gerstein Harrow LLP of fraudulent claims over $71M in frozen crypto assets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group.
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 hour ago

Dormant Wallets Spend 793 BTC Over 72 Hours as Bitcoin Crosses $79,000

793.36 sleeping bitcoins were moved between May 1 and May 3, 2026, with significant activity from wallets dormant since 2011.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Whale Pulls 1,051 BTC Worth $82.35M From Binance in Single Transaction

A new wallet withdrew 1,051 BTC worth $82.35 million from Binance, indicating deliberate accumulation and a shift towards self-custody among institutional investors.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 hours ago

Gareth Soloway Warns Bitcoin Could Drop to $50K as Bear Flag Tightens at $85,000

Bitcoin may drop 38% to $50,000 as a bear flag pattern emerges, while the S&P 500 shows signs reminiscent of the dot-com boom peak.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
10 hours ago

Bitcoin Difficulty Falls 2.3% as Hashrate Slips Below 1 ZH/s and Block Times Slow

Bitcoin network experienced a 2.3% difficulty reduction on May 1, 2026, with hashrate falling below 1 ZH/s and miner earnings improving.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 hour ago

Dormant Wallets Spend 793 BTC Over 72 Hours as Bitcoin Crosses $79,000

793.36 sleeping bitcoins were moved between May 1 and May 3, 2026, with significant activity from wallets dormant since 2011.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Whale Pulls 1,051 BTC Worth $82.35M From Binance in Single Transaction

A new wallet withdrew 1,051 BTC worth $82.35 million from Binance, indicating deliberate accumulation and a shift towards self-custody among institutional investors.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 hours ago

A Generational Play' Arises Amid Economic Fury Week In Review

Tether's record USDT freeze and U.S. crypto seizures from Iran highlight the intersection of geopolitics and cryptocurrency.
#stablecoin
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
11 hours ago

Stablecoins Reach $321B Market Cap as $1B Inflows Lift Sector to New High

Stablecoin market reaches $321.759 billion after $1.08 billion inflows, with Tether dominating the sector's share.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

New Anchorage Digital Partnership With M0 Targets Growing Stablecoin Market

Anchorage Digital and M0 launched a modular stablecoin issuance stack to capture a larger share of the $160 billion stablecoin market.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Shinhan Card Partners Solana Foundation to Pilot Stablecoin Payments

Shinhan Card partners with Solana Foundation to pilot stablecoin payments and explore hybrid finance models.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
11 hours ago

Stablecoins Reach $321B Market Cap as $1B Inflows Lift Sector to New High

Stablecoin market reaches $321.759 billion after $1.08 billion inflows, with Tether dominating the sector's share.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

New Anchorage Digital Partnership With M0 Targets Growing Stablecoin Market

Anchorage Digital and M0 launched a modular stablecoin issuance stack to capture a larger share of the $160 billion stablecoin market.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Shinhan Card Partners Solana Foundation to Pilot Stablecoin Payments

Shinhan Card partners with Solana Foundation to pilot stablecoin payments and explore hybrid finance models.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Blackrock and Circle Lead Tokenized Treasuries as Market Value Climbs to $15.20B

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries reached a market valuation of $15.20 billion in May, indicating rising onchain demand and institutional interest.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

Should You Dump Bitcoin for Stocks After the S&P 500 Hit a New Record on Apple's $100 Billion Buyback?

Investors face a tough choice between crypto's high risk and stocks' steady returns, highlighted by Apple's significant buyback strategy.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 hours ago

New Politico Poll Reveals US Voter Skepticism Over AI and Crypto Campaign Cash

Fairshake and Leading the Future have invested over $100 million to influence the 2026 midterm elections amid public skepticism towards crypto and AI.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

NY AG Secures $5M From Uphold to Compensate Crypto Investors

Uphold will pay over $5 million to customers affected by CredEarn, requiring stronger product reviews and broker registration.
#brazil
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

XRP News: XRP Ledger Just Tokenized $3 Billion in Real-World Assets

XRP Ledger's total value of tokenized assets has reached $3 billion, driven by significant institutional adoption and independent projects.
#stablecoins
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
19 hours ago

Stables CEO Says Migrant Flows Favor USDT, Driving 60% Cross-Border Dollar Demand

Asia accounts for 50% of global stablecoin flows, but banks hesitate due to regulatory risks and the need to maintain central bank relationships.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

OCC Stablecoin Yield Ban Could Hit Distribution Partners, Consensys Says

Stablecoins may face distribution disruptions due to proposed OCC rules expanding yield restrictions to third-party partners.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
19 hours ago

Stables CEO Says Migrant Flows Favor USDT, Driving 60% Cross-Border Dollar Demand

Asia accounts for 50% of global stablecoin flows, but banks hesitate due to regulatory risks and the need to maintain central bank relationships.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

OCC Stablecoin Yield Ban Could Hit Distribution Partners, Consensys Says

Stablecoins may face distribution disruptions due to proposed OCC rules expanding yield restrictions to third-party partners.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
22 hours ago

Bakkt Completes DTR Acquisition Amid Revenue Growth and Strategic Overhaul

Bakkt has acquired Distributed Technologies Research to integrate AI-native stablecoin infrastructure into its financial services.
#xrp
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

XRP Price: XRP ETFs Snapped Their Longest Inflow Streak of 2026 as Price Slips Below $1.40

Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

XRP Price Prediction: 3 AI Models Predict Where XRP Will Trade by December 2026

XRP price predictions for December 2026 vary, with AI models suggesting outcomes from $0.80 to $4.50 based on market conditions.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

XRP Price: XRP ETFs Snapped Their Longest Inflow Streak of 2026 as Price Slips Below $1.40

Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access Talks

Evernorth's CEO linked XRP to a potential shift in U.S. payment infrastructure amid discussions on limited Federal Reserve account access for stablecoin issuers.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction for May

May 2026 presents significant catalysts for XRP, including Coinbase futures, leveraged ETFs, and a potential leadership change at the Fed.
#tether
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
23 hours ago

Senators Press Lutnick, Tether Over Loan Tied to Cantor Stake Transfer to Trust

Senators raised concerns over a Tether loan linked to Howard Lutnick's family trust, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and national security risks.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Paolo Ardoino Drives $1.04B Profit for Tether as Reserves Climb to $8.23B in Q1

Tether reported $1.04 billion profit in Q1 2026, with reserves reaching $8.23 billion and significant investments in U.S. Treasuries, gold, and bitcoin.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Ethereum Validators Confirm Block 25 Million After Nearly 11 Years of Runtime

Ethereum finalized block 25 million on May 1, 2026, marking nearly 11 years of continuous operation since its genesis block.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Taiwan Lawmaker Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Funded by $602B FX Chest

Taiwan's legislator proposes allocating $2.5 billion of FX reserves into bitcoin to mitigate currency exposure risks.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

DOJ: 1,000 Victims Hit in $215M Scam$1.2M in Crypto, Cash Found

Federal prosecutors convicted 25 defendants in a $215 million business email compromise scheme affecting over 1,000 victims across 47 states and 19 countries.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

MegaETH Token MEGA Falls 38% in 72 Hours After Binance and Coinbase Listings

MEGA token launched on multiple exchanges, dropped -38% from its ATH, while MegaETH TVL approached $600M, indicating on-chain strength despite price decline.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

US Warns Hormuz Digital Asset Payments May Trigger Sanctions Risk

OFAC's alert indicates that digital asset payments tied to the Strait of Hormuz can create significant sanctions exposure for maritime firms and financial institutions, emphasizing that crypto does not reduce legal risk.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Seoul Court Rescues Bithumb from Record 6-Month Suspension

On April 30, 2026, Judge Gong Hyeon-jin of the Seoul Administrative Court accepted Bithumb's request for a stay of execution, temporarily blocking a six-month partial business suspension that South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit had imposed in March.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Hyperliquid Launches HIP-4 and Targets Polymarket With Zero-Fee Outcome Markets

Hyperliquid launched HIP-4 Outcome Markets on mainnet, enabling onchain prediction markets with zero fees and fully collateralized positions.
Cryptocurrency
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Day Trading's $25K Barrier Just Cracked. What Comes Next?

Lower capital requirements for day trading will increase participation and potentially enhance market liquidity and volatility.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Trump's WLFI Sells 5.9 Billion Tokens to Private Buyers, Leaving Early Investors Locked Out

WLFI sold 5.9 billion tokens privately, causing the token's value to plummet and raising concerns among early investors.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

URAN's Nearly 75% Gain Masks a Valuation Risk Most Investors Are Missing

URAN ETF has gained nearly 75% in a year, driven by AI demand, government support for nuclear, and uranium supply deficit.
#ripple
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Ripple's $1.25 Billion Hidden Road Acquisition: One Year On, What's Changed?

Ripple Prime has significantly grown, but XRP's price has not reflected this progress, dropping from above $2 to $1.38 over the past year.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Ripple's $1.25 Billion Hidden Road Acquisition: One Year On, What's Changed?

Ripple Prime has significantly grown, but XRP's price has not reflected this progress, dropping from above $2 to $1.38 over the past year.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Justin Sun: Why Crypto Cards Are the Next Evolution' for Stablecoin Distribution

Justin Sun claims crypto cards represent the next phase for digital asset accessibility, leveraging a growing stablecoin market for everyday use.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

US Debt Nears $39T GDP Mark for First Time Since 1946, Validating Bitcoin

U.S. national debt has surpassed 100% of GDP for the first time since WWII, validating bitcoin's fixed supply as a hedge against inflation.
Cryptocurrency
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Why the Next Big Tech Companies Will Look Like Commodity Traders

Commodity tokenization connects capital to physical assets, enhancing efficiency in supply chains and financial structures.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Digital Asset Security Moves Beyond Keys as Bitgo Adds 5-Layer Checks

Bitgo has introduced a five-layer security model to enhance digital asset transaction safety for institutions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

SBI Group, Visa Launch Crypto Card With up to 10% BTC, ETH, XRP Promo Rewards

SBI Group launched Visa cards that convert spending points into BTC, ETH, or XRP, offering up to 10% rewards for Gold users.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Fidelity Adds $19M Into FBTC as Bitcoin ETFs Snap 3-Day Outflow Streak

Bitcoin ETFs experienced modest inflows while ether ETFs continued to see significant outflows, indicating a mixed sentiment in the crypto market.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Best Crypto to Buy in May: 3 Cryptos to Watch as the Market Enters Its Most Catalyst-Heavy Month

May presents significant catalysts for the crypto market, potentially leading to a breakout for Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

28,000 Americans Sign Petition Urging Senate CLARITY Act Markup

Stand With Crypto delivered a petition urging Senate action on the CLARITY Act, representing a demand from organized digital asset owners.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Trader Opens $1.96M MEGA Long at 1x Leverage, Already Down $402K

A trader opened a $1.96 million leveraged long on MEGA tokens, facing $402,000 in unrealized losses due to high volatility risks.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Eric Trump's Crypto Company Is Falling Into Total Disaster

Alt5 Sigma Corp has quietly scrubbed Eric Trump's name from its public leadership following major legal and financial turmoil, as the Daily Beast reports.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Porvenir Launches Crypto Pension Fund in Colombia

Porvenir, one of the largest pension fund managers in Colombia, launched a new crypto-linked investment portfolio option called Crypto Porvenir, allowing Colombian pensioners to achieve crypto exposure starting at 100,000 Colombian pesos through a safe, regulated product.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Crypto King': MS NOW's Steve Rattner Breaks Down How Trump Is Profiting Billions While in Office

Donald Trump's net worth surged from $2.3 billion to $6.5 billion during his second term, largely due to cryptocurrency investments.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Polymarket's CLARITY Act Odds Just Hit a Three-Month Low: Here's What It Means for XRP

Polymarket traders' confidence in the CLARITY Act's passage dropped from 82% to 46% due to delayed Senate voting.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Kenyan Central Bank Moves to Vet VASP Applications With 4 Hires

The Central Bank of Kenya is recruiting a team to oversee virtual asset service providers, aiming to regulate the growing crypto market.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Trump Says Iran Conflict Over, Nasdaq Sets Record High, Bitcoin Climbs 2.5%

Trump declared U.S.-Iran hostilities ended, signaling markets and investors as Bitcoin rises and Nasdaq hits record high.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
2 days ago

Scott Bessent on financial literacy: 'it drives me crazy' to see young men in blue-collar construction jobs playing the lottery | Fortune

Easy money schemes lead to financial instability; investing wisely is essential for building wealth.
Cryptocurrency
fromWIRED
2 days ago

You Found Satoshi? Let's See the Receipts

Tyler Maroney's documentary claims Satoshi Nakamoto is a collaboration between Hal Finney and Len Sassaman, while John Carreyrou identifies Adam Back as the creator.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Crypto's Next 2 Billion Users Won't Come From Trading Alone, Binance Explains

Crypto adoption is expanding beyond trading into payments, yield products, AI, and tokenized assets, with stablecoin supply exceeding $320 billion.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

ViaBTC CEO Defines Blockchain's Role as Crypto Market Matures

ViaBTC emphasizes blockchain's role in finance, focusing on trustless value transfer and financial freedom over centralized institutions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Coinbase Introduces CUSHY Strategy to Bring Institutional Credit Onchain

Coinbase's CUSHY expands institutional credit access through a tokenized fund for qualified investors, linking stablecoin settlement and credit exposure.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Who Owns the Stack: From Bitcoin to AI, the Race for Power Is Going Off-Grid

Bitcoin mining and AI data centers share infrastructure, driving a shift towards direct energy ownership and vertical integration for sustainability and reliability.
#ripple-prime
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Ripple, Bullish Expand Institutional Access to BTC Options Trading

Ripple Prime clients can now trade BTC options on Bullish using RLUSD, enhancing institutional derivatives trading access.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Ripple (XRP) News: Ripple Prime Just Plugged Into Bullish's BTC Options Market

Ripple Prime clients can now trade BTC options on Bullish using RLUSD as collateral, enhancing their trading capabilities.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Ripple, Bullish Expand Institutional Access to BTC Options Trading

Ripple Prime clients can now trade BTC options on Bullish using RLUSD, enhancing institutional derivatives trading access.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Ripple (XRP) News: Ripple Prime Just Plugged Into Bullish's BTC Options Market

Ripple Prime clients can now trade BTC options on Bullish using RLUSD as collateral, enhancing their trading capabilities.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Tether Investments Proposes Major Bitcoin Merger for XXI and Strike

Tether Investments plans to merge Twenty-One Capital with Strike and Elektron Energy to create a bitcoin powerhouse.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Digital Asset Giant Moonpay Buys Sodot for $100M to Target Global Finance

Moonpay acquired Israeli firm Sodot for $100 million, launching Moonpay Institutional to cater to institutional crypto demand under Caroline Pham's leadership.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Traders Push MEGA to $200M Market Cap as MegaETH Lists on 13 Exchanges at Once

MegaETH launched its MEGA token on April 30, 2026, with trading on multiple exchanges and a focus on high transaction throughput.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

What Crypto's 9.6x Derivatives-to-Spot Ratio Signals About Market Structure

The digital asset market has shifted to a derivatives-led ecosystem, with a 9.6x trading volume ratio favoring derivatives over spot markets.
Cryptocurrency
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

How Digital Payment Platforms Are Supporting Cross-Border Commerce

Digital payment systems are evolving to support global commerce with multi-currency functionality and integrated platforms for streamlined international transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Hong Kong Central Bank Flags Fake HSBC Tokens Circulating Ahead of Launch

Hong Kong's central bank warns of fraudulent tokens misusing licensed issuer names, with no regulated stablecoins currently issued.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Lending Proof-of-Reserves, Volatility-Proof Loans, And Backs Tether Merger Plan

Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced new lending products, a $2.1 billion credit facility, and a merger proposal with Tether Investments.
Cryptocurrency
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Stripe introduces Link, a digital wallet that autonomous AI agents can use, too | TechCrunch

Stripe introduces Link, a digital wallet designed for AI agents to manage payments securely and conveniently.
fromFortune
3 days ago

Elon Musk likes Bitcoin-but he just told a jury most crypto coins are scams | Fortune

Some of them have merit, but most of them are scams, Musk stated in court, reflecting his critical view of the cryptocurrency landscape amidst his legal battle with OpenAI.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

US Court Sentences French National to 8 Years in $470M Crypto Laundering Case

A French national was sentenced to eight years for laundering over $470 million through an unlicensed crypto exchange.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Faces $4.72B FTC Judgment, Gets Lifetime Ban From Crypto

A federal judge imposed a $4.72 billion judgment against Alex Mashinsky, banning him from the financial industry and sentencing him to 12 years in prison.
Cryptocurrency
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 days ago

A7, Company Implicated In Sanctions Evasion, Reportedly Linked To Russian Oligarchs

A7, a payments company, is implicated in sanctions evasion using a ruble-backed cryptocurrency, A7A5, with ties to Russian oligarchs and the Kremlin.
[ Load more ]