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Bitcoin climbed above $81,000 on Tuesday for the first time since January, powered by $2.44 billion in April ETF inflows, geopolitical relief following the U.S.-Iran de-escalation, and a short squeeze that sent leveraged bears scrambling for the exits. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $81,000 on May 5, 2026, its highest price since January, as multiple catalysts … Read more
Patrick Witt, executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, told attendees at Bitcoin 2026 that the White House will make a “big announcement” on the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within the coming weeks. Key Takeaways: White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt said news on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, covering its operations … Read more
World Liberty Financial has proposed restructuring more than 62 billion locked WLFI tokens, introducing multi-year vesting and a potential 4.5 billion token burn as it responds to recent governance concerns over borrowing via the Dolomite lending protocol. Key Takeaways: World Liberty Financial proposed 62.28B WLFI vesting on April 15, 2026. WLFI plan includes 10% burn … Read more
UFC and Crypto.com announced this week that the cryptocurrency platform will co-present UFC Freedom 250, a historic mixed martial arts card scheduled for June 14 on the grounds of the White House to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. Key Takeaways: UFC and Crypto.com will hold Freedom 250 at the White House on … Read more
World Liberty Financial defended a reported multi-million dollar stablecoin borrowing position on the Dolomite lending protocol after decentralized finance ( DeFi) analysts flagged risks tied to illiquid collateral and pool concentration. Key Takeaways: World Liberty Financial borrowed millions in stablecoins on Dolomite using 5 billion WLFI tokens as collateral in April 2026. DeFi analysts warn … Read more
The framework describes six key areas to address, including establishing safeguards for children, shielding communities from datacenter-driven higher power costs, and ensuring America benefits from the transition to AI. AI and crypto Czar David Sacks stated that they will work with Congress to turn this principle into legislation. Trump Administration Reveals AI Principles For Upcoming … Read more
OpenAI’s push into classified U.S. military networks collided with a consumer backlash and a quieter but consequential infrastructure pivot, underscoring the tightrope the artificial intelligence (AI) giant is now walking between national security ambitions and user trust. #QuitGPT Movement Grows as OpenAI Revises DoD AI Contract Amid Consumer Fallout The controversy ignited around Feb. 28, … Read more
Trump Media is discussing a spin-off of Truth Social into a new publicly traded company following its merger with Tae Technologies. Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) announced in Sarasota, Fla., on Feb. 27, 2026, it is discussing a spin-off of Truth Social. The plan involves TMTG merging with Tae Technologies (TAE) before creating a … Read more
Sam Bankman-Fried has launched a public campaign to secure a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, but the White House says clemency is not on the table. Despite adopting pro-Trump rhetoric, the former FTX CEO remains unlikely to receive relief. White House Rejects SBF’s Pardon Push Convicted former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is attempting a political … Read more
Early discussions inside President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” are exploring whether a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin could help reboot Gaza’s shattered economy through digital payments. The Financial Times (FT) first reported on the news that Trump’s U.S.-led Board of Peace — the body overseeing Gaza’s postwar reconstruction — is weighing the creation of a dollar-backed … Read more