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Bitcoin Treasury Firms' Issuance Potential Could Significantly Boost Prices

Research from NYDIG indicates that public companies holding bitcoin have significant capacity to influence the market due to potential share...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Ethereum Set to Launch Pectra Upgrade with 11 Major Code Changes

Ethereum developers are set to launch the Pectra upgrade on May 7, marking a significant code change since the Merge in 2022. Key details include: ...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

BNB Trading Volume Reaches $1.24 Billion Amid Triangle Pattern Formation

Binance Coin (BNB) is attracting investor interest as it approaches a potential breakout, currently facing resistance at $593. Key metrics include: ...
NewsBTC · 2d ago

Chainlink Launches Community Rewards Program for LINK Stakers

Chainlink has launched the Chainlink Rewards program to incentivize participation in its ecosystem through token distribution from Space and Time...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Bitcoin Tests $88,800 Support After Trendline Breakdown; XRP Nears Death Cross

Daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst Omkar Godbole. Key points from the latest market movements: Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.5% on Sunday,...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Strategy Acquires Additional 1,895 BTC for $180.3 Million

Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, acquired 1,895 BTC for about $180.3 million from April 28 to May 4, 2025. Their total holdings now stand at 555,450...
CoinPaprika · 2d ago

Ripple Develops 'Social Value' According to Arca CIO Jeff Dorman

In recent discussions, the focus has shifted to the importance of project fundamentals in crypto investments. Jeff Dorman, CIO of Arca, emphasizes...
Blockworks · 2d ago

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing State Bitcoin Investments

Arizona's Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed the Senate Bill 1025, which would have allowed state funds to invest up to 10% in Bitcoin and other...
NewsBTC · 2d ago

CoinDesk 20 Index Falls 2.9%, NEAR and AVAX Drop 7.4%

The CoinDesk 20 Index reports a current trading value of 2699.5, reflecting a decrease of 2.9% (-80.53) since Friday at 4 p.m. ET. Key points: ...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Bitcoin Drops Below $95,000 as Traders Monitor Federal Reserve Meeting

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $95,000, with potential targets of $90,000 or lower due to macro uncertainty and anticipation of the Federal Reserve...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Semler Scientific Acquires 167 Bitcoin for $16.2 Million

Semler Scientific (SMLR) increased its bitcoin holdings by acquiring 167 BTC for $16.2 million, averaging about $97,000 per BTC. The purchase was...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Bitcoin Faucet Relaunch Teased by Early Developer Charlie Shrem

Charlie Shrem announced the relaunch of the Bitcoin Faucet, a concept from Bitcoin's early days. This faucet previously distributed 5 BTC per user...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Analyst Claims XRP Price Remains Undervalued at $2.21

The current price of XRP is $2.21, which a crypto analyst considers undervalued. The analysis draws parallels with XRP's significant rally in...
NewsBTC · 2d ago

VanEck Files Form S-1 for Binance Coin ETF with SEC

VanEck has filed a Form S-1 registration statement for its Binance Coin (BNB) exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the SEC. The document details the...
Coinspeaker · 2d ago

Strategy Adds 1,895 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 555,450 BTC

Strategy (MSTR) increased its bitcoin holdings by purchasing 1,895 BTC for $180.3 million, averaging $95,167 each, as reported in an SEC filing. ...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Simplification of Ethereum Protocol to Reduce Complexity

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, advocates for simplifying the Ethereum protocol to enhance its maintainability while retaining its unique...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Avalanche (AVAX) Shows Buy Signal, Potential Breakout to $30

Avalanche (AVAX) is currently trading at $19.92, having rebounded nearly 9% over the past month after dropping to $16 from a local peak of $54. Key...
Coinspeaker · 2d ago

Bitwise CEO Highlights Bitcoin's Scarcity Compared to Other Assets

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley has highlighted Bitcoin's limited supply, comparing it to other stores of value. Key points from his analysis include: ...
Coinspeaker · 2d ago

Bitcoin Pulls Back to $95,000 Amid Strong ETF Inflows and Fed Week

The cryptocurrency market shows bullish signs despite a recent pullback in Bitcoin's price. Key developments include: Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Bitcoin Trades Below Key Moving Averages Amid Caution from Traders

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at $94,383, below key short-term moving averages (25-hour SMA at $95,192 and 50-hour SMA at $95,675), indicating...
NewsBTC · 2d ago

Tether Launches AI Initiative with $25 Billion Investment in Tether.AI

Tether plans to enter the $25 billion crypto artificial intelligence sector, as announced by CEO Paolo Ardoino. Key details include: Tether...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Senator Warren Calls for Senate to Reject Crypto Legislation Amid Trump Deal

US Senator Elizabeth Warren has expressed concerns regarding Donald Trump’s ties to the crypto industry, particularly a $2 billion deal involving...
Coinspeaker · 2d ago

Analyst Predicts Dogecoin Bounce After Identifying Accumulation Pattern

The Dogecoin (DOGE) price chart indicates a potential bottom formation, similar to the pattern observed before its five-fold increase last autumn....
NewsBTC · 2d ago

Charlie Shrem Launches New Bitcoin Faucet Project 21million.com

Charlie Shrem has introduced a modern version of the Bitcoin faucet through his project 21million.com. The original faucet, launched in 2010,...
Coinspeaker · 2d ago

Solana Developers Fix Critical Bug; SOL Price Sees 20% Monthly Gain

Developers at the Solana Foundation have resolved a critical vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to mint and withdraw certain tokens....
Coinspeaker · 2d ago

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Squeeze Signals Imminent Volatility Ahead of Upgrade

Traders should monitor the ETH/BTC ratio, which is poised for significant volatility due to a Bollinger Bands squeeze. Key points include: ...
CoinDesk · 2d ago

Whales Sell 765,128 TRUMP Tokens for $8.58 Million Loss

Two major holders of the TRUMP token sold 765,128 tokens for $8.58 million on May 4, 2025, incurring a loss of $2.34 million. The sale led to a...
NewsBTC · 2d ago

U.S. Treasury Deadline for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Assessment is Today

On May 5, the U.S. Treasury is due to submit an assessment on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, as mandated by President Trump's executive order from...
CoinPaprika · 2d ago

Pump.fun Accumulates $294.3 Million in Fees, Surpassing Ethereum

Pump.fun, a meme coin launchpad on Solana, has outperformed Ethereum in fees over the past nine weeks. Pump.fun accumulated $294.3 million in fees...
Coinspeaker · 2d ago

Donald Trump Denies Profiting from TRUMP Token Amid Market Activity

Donald Trump denies profiting from the TRUMP memecoin, which launched before his inauguration. Key points include: Chainalysis reported the TRUMP...
CoinDesk · 2d ago