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Global markets steady as US-China trade talks loom, Bitcoin hits $103k
According to a Reuters market wrap, world stocks ended the week little‑changed as investors weighed a fresh U.S.–U.K. tariff deal and this weekend’s high‑stakes meeting between Washington and Beijing trade officials. Stocks tread water on tariff suspense MSCI’s all‑country equity index inched up just 0.11% to 846.80, trimming a 0.3% weekly loss. Europe’s STOXX 600 added 0.44%, while […]
Web3 as we know it isn’t the solution to user empowerment – it actually made things worse
The following is a guest post and opinion of Dr. Benjamin Beckmann, CTO at Midnight. Blockchain technology leaves us far more exposed than you might realize – certainly more exposed than the traditional financial system does. Take the example of buying a cup of coffee. In the traditional financial system, the transaction is simple: you […]
AI model audits need a ‘trust, but verify’ approach to enhance reliability
The following is a guest post and opinion of Samuel Pearton, CMO at Polyhedra. Reliability remains a mirage in the ever-expanding realm of AI models, affecting mainstream AI adoption in critical sectors like healthcare and finance. AI model audits are essential in restoring reliability within the AI industry, helping regulators, developers, and users enhance accountability […]
Spain to introduce strict cash controls with €150K penalty for noncompliance
Spain is set to introduce some of the harshest cash controls in Europe, with a €150,000 penalty for failing to report cash withdrawals over €3,000 with at least 24 hours’ notice. In a direct assault on the financial privacy of its citizens, under new rules coming into force as part of Royal Decree 253/2025, Spaniards […]
Spain demands tighter bank oversight, fuels Bitcoin appeal
Update (May 10 2025): Following a detailed review of Royal Decree 253/2025, the official BOE text, and multiple independent fact‑checks, we determined that an earlier version of this article inaccurately claimed Spaniards must give 24‑hours’ notice to tax authorities before withdrawing more than €3,000 in cash and could face fines of up to €150,000 for non‑compliance. In reality, the reporting duty falls […]
Conor McGregor takes talk of an Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve to the public
UFC superstar Conor McGregor has endorsed the idea of an Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve, sparking renewed debate about the country’s financial future and the role of digital assets in its national policy. In a post on X that garnered over half a million views within hours, McGregor wrote: “Crypto in its origin was founded to […]
Ethereum price greenlit for further upside after surprise 29% ETH rally
Key takeaways: ETH price rallied by 22% on May 8, but demand for spot ETH ETFs and derivatives remains muted. President Trump’s reversal on certain altcoins aligns with ETH’s renewed outlook. Ether (ETH) posted an impressive 29% gain between May 8 and May 9, likely marking the end of a 10-week bear market that bottomed […]
PumpSwap hits $100M in TVL as memecoin launchpads see resurgence
PumpSwap, the DEX launched by Solana-based memecoin factory Pump.fun, has hit $100 million in total value locked (TVL), marking a new milestone just 50 days after its debut. The record comes amid a broader resurgence in memecoin trading, defying recent predictions of the sector’s collapse after its meteoric growth fizzled out earlier this year. Volume […]
Doodles token struggles post-airdrop
The newly launched DOOD token from Ethereum-based NFT project Doodles has seen a steep drop in market capitalization following its May 9 airdrop on the Solana network. According to data from DEX Screener, DOOD’s market cap fell from over $100 million shortly after launch to around $60 million at the time of writing. Overall, the […]
Solana price gained 500% the last time this SOL metric turned bullish
Key Takeaways: Solana's 15% surge and potential close above the 50-week EMA signal strong bullish momentum, which previously led to a 515% rally in 2024. The $120 million in liquidity bridged to Solana reflects growing network confidence. Solana (SOL) price gained 18% this week, signaling rising bullish momentum. The altcoin is approaching a pivotal point, […]
Cathie Wood predicts AI and Bitcoin to drive new phase of US economic growth
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood said the US economy is transitioning out of a prolonged "rolling recession" and entering a new era of productivity-led growth, powered by advances in AI, digital assets, and automation. After nearly three years of sector-specific slowdowns triggered by tighter monetary policy, Wood now sees signs of economic stabilization and renewed […]
Bitcoin holds the bulk of its gains from this week’s rally to $100,000, altcoins turn bullish
Key points: Bitcoin holding $100,000 as a level of support would confirm the current trend change. Ether leads among altcoins, and DeFi tokens could follow. Bitcoin (BTC) broke above the psychologically critical $100,000 level on May 8, and the bulls are trying to hold on to the level on May 9. In an X post, […]
BlackRock meets SEC Crypto Task Force to discuss tokenization, ETP rules
BlackRock representatives met with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force on May 9 to seek guidance on a range of crypto regulatory issues, including tokenization, staking, and approval frameworks for exchange-traded products (ETPs). According to the meeting memo, BlackRock reviewed its digital asset offerings, including the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the […]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs set lifetime flow record at $40.3B as price recovers
Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) traded in the US reached a new all-time high of $40.3 billion in lifetime flows on May 8, according to Bloomberg data. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said lifetime net flows are the most critical metric related to ETFs to watch. He explained that this metric is "very […]
CryptoQuant CEO revises bearish market outlook, says cycle theory evolving with institutional inflows
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has revised his earlier prediction that the Bitcoin (BTC) bull cycle had ended, citing a shift in market structure and significant inflows through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are helping to absorb sell pressure. In a May 9 social media post, Ju acknowledged his March forecast was premature and the current […]
Democrat Senators urge Treasury, DOJ to probe Trump’s crypto ties to Binance
Democratic senators have requested that the US Treasury and Justice Department investigate President Donald Trump's crypto ties to Binance, Bloomberg News reported on May 9. According to the report, the lawmakers made the request in a letter sent to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Details about oversight actions The letter, which […]
Lido proposes dual governance upgrade to empower stETH holders in decisions
Lido's governance community is reviewing a new proposal to give staked Ethereum (stETH) holders more influence in protocol decisions. The May 8 proposal, dubbed Lido Improvement Proposal 28 (LIP-28), introduces a Dual Governance framework. Presently, only LDO token holders can vote on changes to the Lido protocol. This gives them complete control over decisions that […]
Metaplanet issues another $21M in bonds to fuel Bitcoin purchases
Metaplanet issued its 14th Series of Ordinary Bonds, raising $21.25 million to fund additional Bitcoin (BTC) purchases as the company deepens its strategic pivot toward digital assets. The bonds were approved at a board meeting on May 9 and fully subscribed by EVO FUND, according to the regulatory filing. The notes will be structured as […]
Gemini secures license to expand EU crypto derivatives offerings
US-based Gemini has received a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) II license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), according to a May 9 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This allows the exchange to offer regulated crypto derivatives across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). With the license, the exchange can begin […]
Rumble non-custodial Bitcoin wallet to launch in Q3 in challenge to Coinbase
Rumble, the video-sharing platform known for backing alternative media voices, is developing a crypto wallet that could launch by the third quarter of this year. On May 9, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski said the wallet will serve as a non-custodial tool tailored for creators. He emphasized the company’s ambition to become a central player in […]