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DIGIT Crypto markets turned euphoric as BTC traded above $80,000, but a rally through short-term holders’ cost basis is needed to cement the bull trend. Go to Source
A coalition of the largest US professional sports player unions has asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to prohibit several categories of sports event contracts at platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, putting the unions in direct opposition to the leagues that have signed commercial deals with the same platforms. Key Takeaways: Player unions for … Read more
Tether’s XAUt tops $3.3 billion as gold reserves reach 154 tons, with demand rising amid geopolitical tensions and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Go to Source
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has unveiled a $13.1 billion treasury, with ethereum comprising roughly $12.1 billion of the total. Key Takeaways: Bitmine reached $13.1 billion in holdings on May 3, 2026, including 5.18 million ETH and 200 Bitcoin. Ranking as the #2 global treasury, Bitmine now trades $625 million daily, outpacing firms like DoorDash. Thomas Lee … Read more
Bitcoin has broken above the $79,500 level, backed by solid buying by institutional investors. Will the altcoins also follow? Go to Source
On May 4, bitcoin reclaimed the $80,000 threshold, hitting a three-month high of $80,617 and pushing its market cap past $1.6 trillion. Key Takeaways Bitcoin hit a 3-month peak of $80,617 on May 4, possibly signaling the end of the latest crypto winter. Volatility caused $554 million in liquidations as Brent crude hit $115 amid … Read more
Western Union expands its participation in the digital asset ecosystem with USDPT, a Solana native US-dollar-collateralized stablecoin. The effort represents a change-of-direction for the world’s largest remittance provider, as it seeks to overhaul its legacy payments infrastructure and remain competitive in the fast-changing financial landscape. The key goal of this project is concise: eliminating the … Read more
Bitcoin faced new volatility and a new struggle to reclaim $80,000 as Iran events added pressure to crypto and risk assets. Go to Source
A volatile week in crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended on a strong note for bitcoin, where a late surge in inflows reversed an otherwise weak start. Ether, meanwhile, extended its cautious trend, while XRP and Solana remained largely subdued with marginal outflows. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $162.8M inflows, boosted by Blackrock IBIT’s $136.6M. Ether … Read more
Institutional investors are entering prediction markets as block trades, custom contracts and US regulatory shifts reshape a sector still dominated by retail users. Go to Source