Digital asset funds posted $117.8 million in inflows, continuing a five-week streak, though this was the smallest weekly gain in that period. The overall number indicated a late recovery. Earlier in the week, from Monday through Thursday, the market saw $619 million in outflows over four consecutive days. A sharp reversal came on Friday, as […]

A fire broke out at a petroleum facility in Fujairah after Iran launched four ballistic missiles at the UAE, confirming what many feared — the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US was fracturing in real time. Oil Markets Feel The Burn Brent crude futures jumped more than 4%, hitting an intraday high above $114 […]

Bitcoin Magazine K Wave Abandons Bitcoin Treasury Plan, Shifts to AI Infrastructure Play with $485M War Chest K Wave Media is abandoning its high‑profile bitcoin treasury plan and recasting itself as an AI infrastructure company, backed by a potential war chest of up to $485 million and a cleaner balance sheet.  The Nasdaq‑listed firm intends […]

Key Takeaways: On May 13, Moscow Exchange will introduce the indexes of SOL, XRP, TRX, and BNB The index pricing strategy derives major exchanges with Binance holding 50% weighting Data is updated every 15 seconds, which is a sign that it is moving towards near real-time crypto benchmarks The leading exchange in Russia is going […]

TL;DR: Dutch users can still access Kalshi, Hyperliquid and Interactive Brokers prediction markets despite February’s Polymarket ban for operating without a gambling license. Ksa warned similar platforms fall under its supervision, yet providers frame products differently through gambling, decentralized blockchain and financial-contract narratives. Wider scrutiny spans Brazil, Europe and the United States, while research showing […]

TL;DR: Sequans sold 1,025 BTC in Q1 2026, reducing its total reserves from 2,139 BTC to 1,114 BTC. The company reported a 24.8% year-over-year revenue decline, with an operating loss of $50.5 million that includes $29.3 million in unrealized bitcoin impairment. Its Nasdaq shares have fallen 51.5% over the past six months and currently trade […]

Following the massive exploit, DriftProtocol has unveiled a detailed recovery plan to reimburse affected users. It was one of the biggest DeFi security events this century with losses around $295 million, and the breach was linked to DPRK-affiliated threat actors. As per the absolutely qualified announcement from the protocol, all affected users will be complemented […]

Strategy reported a $12.54 billion net loss in the first quarter of 2026 as bitcoin valuation losses overwhelmed revenue growth and active financing. The quarter showed how its bitcoin treasury model can scale quickly while exposing investors to sharp earnings volatility. Key Takeaways: Strategy posted a $12.54 billion net loss in Q1 2026 driven by […]

Bernstein points to Figure’s expansion beyond home equity lending into blockchain-based credit, as tokenization begins to scale across broader loan markets.

Charles Hoskinson warns that ‘stealing’ Satoshi’s Bitcoin via BIP-361 will cause ‘catastrophic’ harm, proving Cardano’s governance is the bull case for ADA.

The cryptocurrency sector continues to be a target of cyberattacks originating from North Korea. With recent losses mounting, Ripple (XRP), …

Bitcoin’s gradual price increase continued in the past several hours after yesterday’s massive volatility, and the asset tapped $81,350 for the first time since late January. Most larger-cap alts have remained relatively sluggish on a daily scale, with ETH and TRX posting minor gains, while XRP, BNB, and DOGE are slightly in the red. HYPE […]

Russia’s Moscow Exchange (MOEX) will begin publishing four new cryptocurrency indexes — tracking Solana, XRP, TRON, and BNB — starting May 13, 2026, marking the first time the country’s leading securities exchange has extended its regulated crypto benchmark suite beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.  The development, first reported by Russian crypto outlet bits.media and confirmed by […]

K Wave Media said it can redirect up to US$485 million from a Bitcoin treasury strategy into AI infrastructure. The company plans to sell Play Co., Ltd. and remove about US$48 million in debt and contingent liabilities. KWM shares fell nearly 25% to US$0.307 on May 4 as investors weighed the pivot and shareholder approvals. […]

Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Partners With MoneyGram to Enable Crypto Cash-Outs at 500,000 Locations Worldwide Kraken will allow customers to convert cryptocurrency into cash at MoneyGram locations across more than 100 countries, addressing a longstanding gap in the digital asset ecosystem, according to an exclusive report from Fortune. The partnership gives Kraken users access to nearly […]

A new era of on-chain trading transparency. Atlas Live enables traders to analyze token concentration and spot potential rug pulls. Now in real time. Odense, Denmark, May 6, 2026  – InsightX, the on-chain safety and analytics platform, launches Atlas Live, the world’s first real time token holder map. InsightX is best known for Atlas, a […]

Hut 8 Corp. has entered into a $200 million, 364-day bitcoin-backed credit facility with Falconx, replacing its previous arrangement with Coinbase Credit. Key Takeaways: Hut 8 secured a $200 million credit facility with Falconx at 7.0%, replacing its prior Coinbase agreement. The deal unencumbered 3,300 bitcoin worth $260 million on May 1, 2026, signaling lower […]

While Roni Cohen-Pavon’s lawyers have asked for time served, US Attorney Jay Clayton was unspecific in the federal government’s recommendation, requesting the judge defer to sentencing guidelines.

TL;DR Weekly flows: Digital Asset products logged $117.8 million in inflows after a Friday rebound erased four days of outflows. Asset performance: Bitcoin led with $192.1 million while Ethereum saw $81.6 million in outflows, signaling a narrowing in participation. Regional trends: US inflows slowed sharply to $47.5 million as Germany and Canada showed steadier demand. […]

Bitcoin sees surging whale activity amid rising bullish sentiments, which may have just triggered the resurfacing of 3-year-old 12,849 BTC.

A Kindergarten Teacher Attempts to Explain Cryptocurrency, and Accidentally Creates a New Financial System. by Russell Smith. At 9:03 a.m., Ms …

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced on Tuesday, May 5, that the company will reduce its workforce by approximately 14% — a move Armstrong described as “sudden and harsh” but necessary to position the exchange for what he called a new phase of AI-driven operations. In a post on X shared with employees, Armstrong outlined two […]

Bitcoin (BTC) has climbed back above $80,000 for the first time in three months. But data show weak on-chain activity, indicating limited buying support. This makes the asset vulnerable if profit-taking begins without enough new demand entering the market. $80K Breakout or Setup? Crypto analyst Doctor Profit believes bitcoin is now moving through the final […]

Bitcoin Magazine Sequans Sells Half Its Bitcoin Holdings as Revenue Falls and Losses Mount Paris-based Sequans Communications sold 1,025 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, cutting its digital asset reserves nearly in half as the IoT semiconductor maker grappled with declining revenue and mounting losses tied to a treasury strategy that has turned from […]

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin has re-captured the first level in three months of at least $80,000 marking the renewed momentum. The support of the rally is strong ETF inflows and the rising global risk sentiment. BTC has also recovered almost 30% of its February low, and traders are monitoring higher levels. Bitcoin has rebounded above a […]

Russia’s Moscow Exchange (Moex) will begin publishing four new cryptocurrency indexes for solana ( SOL), XRP, tron ( TRX), and BNB starting May 13, expanding its regulated crypto benchmark suite beyond bitcoin and ether for the first time. Key Takeaways: Russia’s Moscow Exchange will launch crypto indexes for SOL, XRP, TRX and BNB within the […]

World Liberty Financial claimed Sun engaged in defamatory tactics and prohibited token transfers, including shorting the WLFI token and conducting straw sales on behalf of others.

XRP edges toward a potential 45% move to $2 as May patterns build, Dogecoin mirrors Bitcoin’s $1.1 billion surge, and Binance’s major BTC and ETH removals reshape crypto trading.

Cryptocurrency Controversy: Court Battle Over Frozen $71 Million … In a dramatic twist for decentralized finance, Aave has taken a significant legal …

The 175-year-old money-transfer giant Western Union has officially launched a new stablecoin on the Solana (SOL) blockchain. Western Union’s new USDPT coin is fully backed by US dollars and issued by Anchorage Digital. Devin McGranahan, Western Union’s president and CEO, says the stablecoin will integrate into the financial giant’s existing payment systems. “USDPT reinforces Western […]

The first months of 2026 confirm a technical inflection point in decentralized financial crime. Attackers stole over six hundred million dollars in crypto assets between January and April alone. In February, security incidents caused losses of 228 million dollars, and phishing scams together with rug pulls concentrated over one hundred million of that total. These […]

TL;DR: Nine Granbury residents filed a lawsuit against MARA Holdings on May 1, 2026, in the Northern District of Texas. The claim seeks financial compensation exceeding $1 million for personal injuries and the loss of property value. Plaintiffs allege that cooling systems generate low-frequency noise and vibrations that affect the physical health of neighbors. Residents […]