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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the week with a thunderous $675 million inflow, entirely powered by Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether ETFs also maintained positive momentum, adding $20 million through ETHA alone. Bitcoin ETFs Close Week With $675 Million Inflow Led Entirely by Blackrock’s IBIT As the week came to a close on Friday, May 2, Blackrock … Read more
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 … Read more
Tether has announced the launch of Tether AI, a fully open-source, modular AI runtime designed to run on any device without API keys or central control. Revealed by CEO Paolo Ardoino on X, the new platform aims to power a peer-to-peer network of AI agents, with built-in support for USDT and bitcoin payments via WDK … Read more
Opinion by: Tracy Jin, Chief Operating Officer, MEXC Market manipulation is everywhere and yet nowhere to be seen. It is an invisible threat affecting crypto and traditional markets, leaving ordinary traders counting the costs. Sometimes, manipulation is obvious — illiquid tokens being pumped high before being dumped just as fast — but often, it’s subtler … Read more
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 … Read more
Ripple, the US-based crypto services firm behind the XRP Ledger, has committed $25 million in Ripple USD (RLUSD) to education nonprofits DonorsChoose and Teach For America. According to a May 5 announcement, the grant will be processed through the crypto charity intermediary service The Giving Block. DonorsChoose CEO Alix Guerrier said “teachers are going the … Read more
$243M Bitcoin scam that led to kidnapping and chaos In one of the most bizarre crossovers between digital crime and real-world violence, a group of young cybercriminals stole almost $243 million in Bitcoin (BTC). Within weeks, the fallout spilled from the blockchain into a quiet Connecticut suburb, ending in a harrowing kidnapping plot. If this … Read more
Semler Scientific, Inc. has acquired an additional 167 bitcoins for $16.2 million, bolstering its total holdings to 3,634 BTC and securing its position as the fourth-largest Bitcoin treasury company in the U.S., according to a May 5 regulatory filing. Semler Scientific’s Bitcoin Holdings Surge to 3,634 BTC with 22.2% YTD Yield The Delaware-based company purchased … Read more
US President Donald Trump will host a gala dinner for top holders of his Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin despite bipartisan criticism and renewed calls for impeachment. In a May 5 Truth Social post, Trump announced that he will hold a gala dinner with major TRUMP holders on May 22. The announcement follows multiple US lawmakers … Read more
Bitcoin traded between $94,089 and $94,305 over the last hour, while its market capitalization stood at $1.86 trillion. Daily trade volume reached $19.74 billion, with the 24-hour price range spanning $93,806 to $95,741. Bitcoin On the 1-hour chart, bitcoin continues to reflect a short-term bearish structure, following a consistent series of lower highs and lower … Read more
