Bitcoin stalls near record highs amid derivative pressures but breakout potential remains

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to exhibit on-chain strength despite a prolonged period of price compression between $100,000 and $105,000.  According to Fidelity Digital Assets’ VP of research, Chris Kuiper, the flagship crypto remains... Read more »

Paraguay deports three undocumented immigrants after crypto mining theft attempt

Paraguayan law enforcement has deported three individuals and arrested another for attempting to steal crypto miners at a facility near the country’s Itaipu hydroelectric dam. According to a May 15 statement from... Read more »

CZ Shares Urgent Advice as Phishing Threats Target Crypto Users

Binance’s founder has urgent advice for crypto users: strengthen logins, avoid risky clicks, and adopt advanced security tools to stay ahead of relentless phishing threats. CZ Shares Crucial Tips to Stop Phishing... Read more »

Judge targets central figures in LIBRA scandal with asset freeze; Milei’s financial ties under review

An Argentine federal judge has ordered the freezing of assets belonging to key figures behind the LIBRA memecoin project as investigators examine potential fraud linked to the digital token’s promotion, including scrutiny... Read more »

Bitfinex Bitcoin longs total $6.8B while shorts stand at $25M — Time for BTC to rally?

Key takeaways: Bitfinex margin longs fell 18%, despite Bitcoin price rising 24% in 30 days. $6.8 billion in long positions far outweight the current $25 million in shorts. Bitcoin options positioning and... Read more »

Here is why Bitcoin price is stuck below $105K

Key takeaways: Bitcoin price consolidates as resistance at $105,000 prevents a rally to new all-time highs. Traders are slightly bearish, but historical data suggests a sudden bullish move should not be ruled... Read more »

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, Citadel Advisors boost BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings

Key Takeaways Mubadala Investment Company increased its holdings in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF to 8.7 million shares valued at $408 million. Citadel Advisors expanded its IBIT holdings to over 3 million shares... Read more »

DOJ to press on with criminal charges against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm

The US Department of Justice does not intend to drop its federal criminal charges against Tornado Cash developer and co-founder Roman Storm, Decrypt reported on May 15, citing sources within the DOJ.... Read more »

Wisconsin Investment Board sold off its Bitcoin ETF stash

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), which oversees the state’s retirement funds, unloaded its shares in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) during the first quarter, filings show. The Wisconsin Investment... Read more »

SEC Begins Proceedings on Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Over In-Kind Creation Model

The SEC has launched proceedings to assess Nasdaq’s proposed rule change that would allow in-kind creations and redemptions for Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF. SEC Reviews Nasdaq’s In-Kind Rule Change for Blackrock Bitcoin ETF... Read more »
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