WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WKBT) — The Wood County Sheriff's Department is pushing for new legislation to restrict cryptocurrency kiosks that …

Let’s see what crypto news the weekend has brought with U.Today’s news digest

What if the best cryptos to stake right now weren’t the ones topping the headlines, but the ones purring in the shadows? What if a cat meme coin, a tech-driven AI token, and a turbo-charged wildcard were the keys to outsized returns while the rest of the market drags its paws? A few under-the-radar players […]

TL;DR This week, key economic data and technical updates will be released that could shift the dynamics of the crypto market and Bitcoin’s price. The Federal Reserve will set interest rates on May 7, with forecasts pointing to a hold, though political pressures leave room for surprises. Ethereum will activate its Pectra upgrade, which improves […]

Vitalik Buterin wants to simplify Ethereum’s architecture in order to improve scalability, security, and decentralisation. He called for removing complex consensus elements like sync committees and validator shuffling, replacing them with a leaner “3-slot finality” model to reduce bugs and development bloat. The push for simplicity follows Buterin’s recent suggestion to replace the EVM with […]

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes suggests that the United States Bitcoin Reserve is unlikely to add to its holdings. Currently, the US Government is researching the viability of budget-neutral ways to buy BTC as a strategic investment. However, Hayes argues that this would be a bad look for the current Government due to ‘Bitcoin bros in […]

[PRESS RELEASE – New York, United States, May 5th, 2025] The EVM-Compatible Blockchain continues on its mission to facilitate an affordable blockchain ecosystem with fees as low as $0.01. Shardeum, the autoscaling Layer 1, today announces the launch of its long-anticipated Mainnet on May 5th, 2025. It follows a highly successful testnet phase that attracted […]

SUBBD, the next-gen platform for content creators and fans, has hit another presale milestone. This crypto has raised over $300k in its presale. With over 2000 earning creators and 250 million followers on social media, SUBBD is gaining traction. It can be the next viral AI-powered crypto presale because it powers the next generation of […]

The first full crypto trading week of May compresses five heavy-hitting catalysts into four days, each poised to sway liquidity, sentiment and valuations across the digital-asset spectrum. #1 Bitcoin And Crypto Market Awaits FOMC Decision (May 8) The Federal Open Market Committee is almost universally expected to leave the target range at 5.25 – 5.50 […]

Analysis from blockchain tracker Lookonchain reveals that an investor who participated in Ethereum’s initial coin offering (ICO) has traded nearly $30 million worth of ETH after years of dormancy. In a post on the social media platform X, Lookonchain says that the Ethereum holder awoke from a long slumber to unload thousands of ETH in less […]

One of the world’s top crypto exchange platforms has reportedly caught a North Korean hacker with a fake identity to apply for a job at the firm. In a report by CBS News, Nick Percoco – the chief security officer at Kraken – says that an individual from North Korea posing as “Steven Smith” attempted […]

Following a 10% jump in the last 24 hours, Layer is back on a buy after taking a short break. Turning bullish again on a short-term scale, it looks strong daily as it prepares to break out to a new high. Layer’s daily outlook is turning out more bullish on the daily chart due to […]

Key takeaways: Bitcoin has historically outperformed gold, more recently by sixfold. Gold’s climb toward $5,000 could set the stage for significant Bitcoin gains. Weakening US dollar and rising global liquidity remain key drivers for both assets. Gold’s march toward $5,000 per ounce and beyond has become a big topic among hard-asset bulls, including Yardeni Research’s […]

President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures have added an estimated $2.9 billion to his wealth in six months, according to an April 23 report by the left-leaning State Democracy Defenders Fund. Soros-Backed Lobbyists Claim Trump’s Policy Shift Is a ‘Conflict of Interest’ The new report estimates Trump’s crypto assets, including the meme coin official TRUMP and […]

A Kenyan court has ruled that Worldcoin must erase biometric data it unlawfully gathered from thousands of citizens, in a major regulatory pushback against the cryptocurrency-linked identity project, local media outlet Citizen Digital reported. The ruling follows mounting concerns over data protection and privacy violations in the firm’s short-lived but controversial operations in the country. […]

A few days later, on April 3, a resident reported losing $130,000 in a cryptocurrency scam after investing online with a firm with an alleged …

Bitcoiners have pounced on Warren Buffett’s nonchalant US dollar warning

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood says that financial markets are likely setting up for surprises to the upside amid a shift in the macro landscape. In a new video update to YouTube, Wood says markets are in the process of shifting away from fears about interest rates, concentration of capital, and high valuations. “We’re really […]

May 5th, 2025 – VICTORIA, Seychelles As part of TOKEN2049, one of the most influential gatherings in the digital asset space, KuCoin CEO BC Wong joined a high-profile panel discussion titled “What’s Next for Crypto Markets: The Exchange Perspective.” On stage, he and fellow panelists discussed the evolving role of crypto exchanges as they reach […]

The cryptocurrency market is currently bullish, with the Fear and Greed Index currently showing 67 value, which is a sign for many investors that it is a good time to focus on investing more. Solana is one of the most important cryptocurrencies, and its surge may ignite utility tokens.  Solaxy ($SOLX) is one of the well-positioned […]

The close of last week coughed up some rather unpleasant news for Bitcoin (and crypto) supporters. Arizona’s governor, Katie Hobbs, announced her decision to veto Senate Bill 1025, also known as the ‘Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act.’ SB1025 would have allowed Arizona’s treasurers and public retirement funds to invest up to 10% of state funds […]

The cryptocurrency market has witnessed some fluctuations recently, with prominent meme coins like Pepe and Pudgy Penguins facing price drops. Pepe Coin (PEPE) is currently priced at $0.058255, reflecting a 3.73% decrease in the past 24 hours. On the other hand, Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) has also been on a downward trend, trading at $0.01059, down […]

Democratic Governor Hobbs has killed a senate bill that would have allowed the state to invest as much as 10% of public funds in Bitcoin, in a bid to safeguard public interests. The veto has faced significant backlash with Republican Senator Wendy Rogers vowing to refile the bill as soon as possible. Hobbs’ decision contrasts […]

Strategy may continue its fourth consecutive week of Bitcoin purchases after CEO Saylor hinted at more acquisitions with his “more orange” comment, referring to their portfolio tracker. Strategy reported impressive Q1 results with a US$21 billion stock raise that helped add over 301,000 BTC and drove a 50% increase in share price. The company now […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Belize, Belize, May 5th, 2025] BC.Game BC.GAME announced the official launch of the second phase of its $BC mining event, set to begin on May 1, 2025. This follows the strong response from the first phase, which introduced a 1 billion $BC prize pool and attracted thousands of users through daily rewards and […]

Michael Saylor’s Strategy, one of the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin investors, slowed its BTC purchases last week as the cryptocurrency briefly surged above $97,000. Strategy acquired a new batch of 1,895 Bitcoin (BTC) for $180.3 million during the week from April 28 to May 4 at an average price of $95,167 per BTC, the firm […]

Cold Wallet Shapes Privacy-First Web3, While RNDR Targets $6 & AVAX Attracts Whale Investments Render is catching attention with positive technical signs, while Avalanche (AVAX) is gaining trust from investors with significant updates to its system. Both are showing strong movement, but this alone doesn’t ensure lasting value. On the other side, Cold Wallet $CWT […]

Digital asset manager Vaneck has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) offering direct exposure to BNB, the native cryptocurrency of the BNB Chain. BNB Enters ETF Arena With New Vaneck Filing On May 2, 2025, Vaneck Digital Assets, LLC submitted an S-1 registration statement […]

Binance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Agency for Investments under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The agreement was finalized during the first meeting of the Council for the Development of Digital Assets, which was attended by President Sadyr Japarov. It aims to support the growth of the country’s digital […]

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Investing legend Warren Buffett is issuing a warning, saying that the fiscal situation in the US is inching closer to a point of no return. At Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting – where Buffett announced his retirement – the Oracle of Omaha warned that the US government’s fiscal deficit can spiral out of control if policymakers […]

Recently published analytics data reveals mammoth inflows into the cryptocurrency market over the past month