Bitcoin Bulls Defend $80,500 Support, Driving 7% Weekly Surge to $1.63 Trillion Cap
Bitcoin surged past the $81,000 milestone for the first time in months, reaching an intraday peak of $81,714. Despite brief periods of volatility, the cryptocurrency maintained strong support above $81,500, marking a 7% weekly gain. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $81,714 on May 5 as the Trump administration worked to de-escalate Middle East tensions. The rally … Read more
A16z Crypto Unveils $2.2 Billion Fund to Build the ‘Next Wave’ of Financial Innovation
The funds will focus on supporting founders who build solutions around crypto, including payments, financial services, creator platforms, and decentralized infrastructure, which produce lasting value by turning solutions into usable products. Key Takeaways: A16z Crypto launched its $2.2B Crypto Fund 5 to help startups build the next era of financial tech. Chris Dixon noted stablecoins … Read more
Crypto Fear and Greed Index turns neutral for first time since January: Is $100K BTC next?
Improving investor confidence supports Bitcoin’s hold on $80,000, as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index exited the “Extreme Fear” zone and now reads “neutral.” Are the bulls back in control? Go to Source
Tennessee Bankers Association names Stablecore as preferred digital asset provider
Regional lenders gain access to infrastructure for stablecoins, tokenized deposits and crypto-backed lending without building systems in-house, signaling wider bank adoption. Go to Source
Cryptoquant: BTC Dominance to Persist Until ETH Spot Demand Catches Up
Bitcoin and ether are recovering on fundamentally different supply and demand structures in 2026, according to a new Cryptoquant analysis. The divergence is now a key signal for whether a broader altcoin rally will follow. Key Takeaways: Cryptoquant analysts find that BTC and ETH have exhibited markedly diverging supply-demand structures throughout April 2026. Bitcoin dominance … Read more
US prosecutors ask for leniency for ex-Celsius exec, citing cooperation
While Roni Cohen-Pavon’s lawyers have asked for time served, US Attorney Jay Clayton was unspecific in the federal government’s recommendation, requesting the judge defer to sentencing guidelines. Go to Source
Triple Win for Bitcoin ETFs With $532M Inflow While Ethereum Adds $61M
U.S. bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $532 million in net inflows on May 4, marking the third consecutive day of positive flows, while U.S. ether spot ETFs added $61.29 million on the same day. Key Takeaways: U.S. bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $532M in net inflows, their third consecutive positive day. U.S. ethereum spot ETFs … Read more
XRP price copies 2025 chart fractal that last time sparked 66% gains
XRP price broke out of a multi-month bull flag, while other chart technicals are also supporting more upside in the near term. Go to Source
Bernstein cites $4T tokenized credit opportunity for Figure Technology stock
Bernstein points to Figure’s expansion beyond home equity lending into blockchain-based credit, as tokenization begins to scale across broader loan markets. Go to Source