Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signaled support for a bill recently passed by the state House of Representatives that would establish a strategic cryptocurrency reserve. In a May 22 X post, Abbott posted a Techstory article about Texas state lawmakers’ efforts to create a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The story pointed out that the decision for […]

Giant British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is expected to lose more than $400 million due to a cyberattack that disrupted business operations. In a new note to investors, M&S says that the company believes the cyberattack will reduce profits in the fiscal years 2025-2026 operating budget by $403 million, “before cost mitigation, insurance and […]

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Ethereum (ETH) is gearing up for a massive swing to the upside. In a new strategy session, pseudonymous crypto trader Pentoshi tells his 863,800 followers on the social media platform X that the second-largest digital asset by volume appears on its way to a $3,300 price tag, though […]

TL;DR More than $400 billion in institutional capital could flow into Bitcoin before 2026, with $120 billion expected in 2025 alone. At least 20 U.S. states and four countries plan to convert seized BTC into strategic reserves or treasury assets. Strategy expects to exceed one million BTC held by 2026, and the number of companies […]

Bitcoin Magazine The Bitcoin Mempool: Relay Network Dynamics In the last Mempool article, I went over the different kinds of relay policy filters, why they exist, and the incentives that ultimately decide how effective each class of filter is at preventing the confirmation of different classes of transactions. In this piece I’ll be looking at […]

Key Takeaways: Justin Sun received a Trump Golden Tourbillon watch at a private U.S. event, stirring massive buzz in the crypto world. TRX trading volume soared 8.5% to $320 million within two hours post-announcement. Sun’s proximity to political elites may signal deeper crypto–policy alignments in the U.S. TRON founder Justin Sun has once again captured […]

Volatility Shares has launched XRPI, the first non-leveraged XRP futures ETF in the US. The fund is investing at least 80% of its assets in XRP futures contracts and XRP-linked ETPs via a Cayman-based subsidiary. But despite ETF momentum and favorable regulatory milestones, XRP’s price remains stagnant around US$2.50, underperforming the broader crypto rally. Still, […]

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of US$111,970 on Bitcoin Pizza Day, marking 15 years since 10,000 BTC bought two pizzas worth US$1.1 billion today. MicroStrategy purchased another 7,390 BTC for US$765 million and established a US$2.1 billion stock program to fund further Bitcoin acquisitions. Metaplanet’s share price surged 100% in a day due to […]

As Bitcoin (BTC) pushes past $111,600 and Ethereum (ETH) is gaining steam, XRP is nearing a breakout level — but its FloppyPepe (FPPE), a new AI meme coin that is emerging as one of the most promising early-stage entries of the cycle. While the large caps signal strength, it’s the smaller tokens, particularly FloppyPepe (FPPE), […]

Bitcoin dips 1.85%, but whales like Tesla refuse to sell

In April, Mantra’s OM token dumped by more than 90%, going from $6.30 to less than $0.50 in only a few hours after $227 million worth of tokens were shifted to exchanges. The event made many worry about liquidity, insider trading, and the lack of clarity in the crypto market. This is simply one of […]

In 2024, $5.7 billion was stolen from cryptocurrency scams — and older adults lost the most. Victims in their 60s claimed $1.18 billion stolen …

Solana (SOL) is beginning to show signs of renewed strength as technical indicators hint at a potential breakout. On the weekly chart, the MACD is curling up and has recently crossed above the signal line, a bullish signal that often precedes major price movements. With momentum slowly building, traders are now watching closely to see […]

Bitcoin’s latest surge has sparked renewed excitement across the crypto space. As the cryptocurrency hovers near its recently set all-time high, new data suggests changes in Bitcoin holder behavior and a strong potential for further gains throughout the week. Bitcoin Enters “Unprecedented” Bull Phase According to Santiment’s latest tweet, an important on-chain signal supporting this […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Alexandre Konanykhin with securities fraud after he allegedly swindled more than 5,000 unsuspecting investors by inflating the value of his company’s Unicoin tokens. SEC Accuses Unicoin Leadership of $110M Investor Scam “Wanted dead or alive, Vladmir Putin, for mass murder,” the February 2022 Facebook post reads. […]

Key points: Bitcoin slipped below $109,588, but technical charts suggest traders are buying each dip. Excessive leverage in Bitcoin futures increases the risk of a quick correction. Select altcoins have turned down from their respective overhead resistance levels, signaling that the bears remain sellers on rallies. Sellers have pulled Bitcoin (BTC) back below the breakout […]

The largest decentralized exchange (DEX) and liquidity protocol on the layer-1 blockchain Sui (SUI) is temporarily disabling its smart contracts following a major security breach. In a statement, Cetus Protocol confirms that a bad actor siphoned approximately $223 million worth of assets from the platform. The DEX says it has already taken measures to prevent […]

We’re thrilled to announce that RIZE is now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading RIZE trading was live as of 15:00 UTC, May 15, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported […]

Bitcoin Magazine Something is Brewing in Ireland: A Sound Punt Is Released, As Bitcoin Enters The National Conversation For years, Bitcoin in Ireland has quietly simmered at the grassroots level—discussed in pubs and meetups, debated in Telegram groups, and occasionally splashed across headlines with predictable suspicion. But recently, the temperature is beginning to rise. With […]

Key Takeaways: Over $103 million was spent on Travala bookings in 2024 — 80% of which used cryptocurrency. Crypto travelers spend 2.5x more per trip, stay longer, and book closer to departure than fiat users. Binance Pay leads crypto payment adoption in global tourism, powering real-world travel and shopping. In 2025, crypto isn’t just a […]

TL;DR U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded a combined net inflow of $1.05 billion on Thursday, the highest daily figure since January. BlackRock’s IBIT ETF led the inflows with over $877 million, establishing itself as one of the strongest funds of the year. Ethereum is gaining ground with a 91% rebound since April, attracting new […]

TL;DR Semler Scientific bought 455 BTC with $114.8 million from a stock offering and officially adopted Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. The healthcare firm reported a $64.7 million net loss in Q1 and carries $41.8 million in unrealized losses from previous BTC purchases. Natalie Brunell joined the board of directors and will lead […]

XRP witnesses unusual 2,306% liquidation imbalance as bulls hit hard

Former NBA player Lamar Odom walked through a throng of booing protesters as he entered a dinner for President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency …

Ethereum continues its strong upward momentum, surging into the $2,734 mark as bullish sentiment returns across the crypto market. After gaining over 55% since the beginning of May, ETH is showing clear signs of strength as it reclaims key technical levels. This move positions Ethereum as one of the most closely watched assets in the […]

Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen is saying that Bitcoin (BTC) could be on the verge of a pullback after soaring to new all-time highs. In a new strategy session, Cowen tells his 898,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is on the cusp of forming a golden cross pattern on the daily time frame. A golden cross pattern […]

A leading DEX on the Sui Network, Cetus Protocol, suffered a major hack yesterday, losing approximately $223 million USD. The exploit came about due to a smart contract vulnerability, where the hackers tricked the DEX into accepting fake tokens as legitimate assets. Despite swift action to prevent a major collapse, several ecosystem tokens (such as […]

A group of senior Democrat senators are reportedly planning to file an amendment to the GENIUS Act, aimed at preventing the use of stablecoins to facilitate bribery and corruption of senior government officials. News of the amendment comes after the bill cleared a procedural hurdle earlier this week with the support of 18 Democrat senators. […]

Bullish predictions are gaining momentum across the market, with XRP and Ondo Finance (ONDO) leading in tokenized assets due to their growing institutional reach. Meanwhile, a new AI meme coin, FloppyPepe’s (FPPE) utility fuels excitement in the market as it captures institutional interest. XRP’s recent debut on the CME and Ondo Finance’s (ONDO) tokenized treasury […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 23rd, 2025] The Venom Foundation has successfully completed a closed‑network stress test of its next‑generation protocol, which is capable of completing 150,000 transactions per second (TPS) and finalizing all transfers in under three seconds. The implementation of this upgrade is set to occur in Q3 2025 and make Venom […]

PRESS RELEASE. The cryptocurrency space is shifting fast, and the landscape is never short of groundbreaking developments. While Solana ( SOL) has enjoyed explosive growth in the past, the cracks are starting to show. Solana’s lack of utility beyond meme coins is raising concerns among seasoned investors, and its trajectory seems increasingly uncertain. Meanwhile, an […]

The top 220 holders of US President Donald Trump’s memecoin met yesterday at the president’s golf course in Virginia for an exclusive dinner and purported meet-and-greet. Attendees spent a grand total of $148 million for an “ultra-exclusive VIP reception with the president,” which crypto industry advocates and critics alike saw as a potential opportunity to […]