Strategy adds 7,390 BTC for $765M, gets hit with class-action lawsuit
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Michael Saylor's Strategy bagged another 7,390 Bitcoin last week as prices rallied above $100,000 and also got hit with a class-action lawsuit, according to the company's latest SEC filing.
Michael Saylor's Strategy bagged another 7,390 Bitcoin last week as prices rallied above $100,000 and also got hit with a class-action lawsuit, according to the company's latest SEC filing.
Authors: Adrian Zmudzinski ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-19 12:42:19
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Asia and Europe Respond to Moody's Belated Downgrade of the US
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Overview: Moody’s took away the US AAA rating before the weekend. It was the last of the big three rating agencies to do so. We do not think there is fresh information content in its belated decision, but participants in Asia and Europe have reacted by selling the US dollar and US assets. The [...]
Overview: Moody’s took away the US AAA rating before the weekend. It was the last of the big three rating agencies to do so. We do not think there is fresh information content in its belated decision, but participants in Asia and Europe have reacted by selling the US dollar and US assets. The [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-19 10:05:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-19 10:05:00
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$107K fakeout or new all-time highs? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
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Bitcoin is already testing traders' nerves and pockets as the highest weekly close ever was followed by a dive back to $102,000.
Bitcoin is already testing traders' nerves and pockets as the highest weekly close ever was followed by a dive back to $102,000.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-19 09:15:00
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Ripple Reimagines Giving with $25M Stablecoin-Powered Donation
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Learn more about Ripple's stablecoin-powered donation and how blockchain can unlock smarter, faster and more inclusive ways to support communities around the world.
Learn more about Ripple's stablecoin-powered donation and how blockchain can unlock smarter, faster and more inclusive ways to support communities around the world.
Source: Crypto, Blockchain and FinTech Industry Insights Blog | Ripple ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-19 00:00:00
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Deprecation of NEAR.org and Pagoda.co RPC Endpoints
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NEAR is the network for a world reimagined. Through simple, secure, and scalable technology, millions are empowered to invent and explore new experiences. Business, creativity, and community are being reimagined for a more sustainable and inclusive future.
NEAR is the network for a world reimagined. Through simple, secure, and scalable technology, millions are empowered to invent and explore new experiences. Business, creativity, and community are being reimagined for a more sustainable and inclusive future.
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Bitcoin impulse move toward new highs sets a fire under HYPE, ETH, XMR and AAVE
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Bitcoin’s weekend breakout above $105,000 has bulls hopeful for new all-time highs at some point this week. Which altcoins will follow?
Bitcoin’s weekend breakout above $105,000 has bulls hopeful for new all-time highs at some point this week. Which altcoins will follow?
Authors: Rakesh Upadhyay ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-18 23:40:47
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Tornado Cash dev's attorneys say prosecutors hid exculpatory evidence
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Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's defense cited the same set of FinCEN documents used by the Samourai Wallet developers' legal team.
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's defense cited the same set of FinCEN documents used by the Samourai Wallet developers' legal team.
Authors: Vince Quill ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-18 21:46:36
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Don’t believe the noise: There can never be too many L2s
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The rapid rise of Ethereum layer 2s isn’t a problem. It’s a sign of healthy growth and innovation. The future isn’t chain consolidation but a thriving ecosystem of thousands of specialized L2s.
The rapid rise of Ethereum layer 2s isn’t a problem. It’s a sign of healthy growth and innovation. The future isn’t chain consolidation but a thriving ecosystem of thousands of specialized L2s.
Authors: Igor Mandrigin ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-18 15:00:00
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BTC price to $116K next? Bitcoin trader sees 'early week' all-time high
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Bitcoin is in line to leave its tight range behind in the coming days — even retaking all-time highs and pushing into price discovery after several months.
Bitcoin is in line to leave its tight range behind in the coming days — even retaking all-time highs and pushing into price discovery after several months.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-18 11:30:00
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Retired artist loses $2M in crypto to Coinbase impersonator
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A retired fabricator was tricked into entering his seed phrase on a fake Coinbase site, losing a crypto portfolio worth $2 million.
A retired fabricator was tricked into entering his seed phrase on a fake Coinbase site, losing a crypto portfolio worth $2 million.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-18 08:13:34
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The Public internet is a bottleneck for blockchain — DoubleZero CEO
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The blockchain sector has matured and now requires physical communication infrastructure, according to DoubleZero co-founder Austin Federa.
The blockchain sector has matured and now requires physical communication infrastructure, according to DoubleZero co-founder Austin Federa.
Authors: Vince Quill ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-17 22:14:16
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Arthur Hayes $1M Bitcoin tip, altcoins ‘powerful rally’ looms: Hodler’s Digest, May 11 – 17
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Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2028, an analyst says altcoins “powerful rally” looms: Hodler’s Digest
Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2028, an analyst says altcoins “powerful rally” looms: Hodler’s Digest
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A Bitcoiner’s guide to South Africa’s Garden Route
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There are few places on Earth as Bitcoin-friendly as the scenic Garden Route in South Africa, where Bitcoin circular economies have blossomed.
There are few places on Earth as Bitcoin-friendly as the scenic Garden Route in South Africa, where Bitcoin circular economies have blossomed.
Authors: Cath Jenkin ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-17 15:21:23
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The DeFi mullet — Fintech needs DeFi in the back
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Fintechs’ reliance on legacy financial infrastructure keeps them slow, costly and inflexible. It’s time to flip the script with a DeFi mullet. This way, companies can deliver more transparent financial services.
Fintechs’ reliance on legacy financial infrastructure keeps them slow, costly and inflexible. It’s time to flip the script with a DeFi mullet. This way, companies can deliver more transparent financial services.
Authors: Merlin Egalite ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-17 15:00:00
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Week Ahead: Greenback's Recovery Looks Poised to Continue
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The dollar traded choppily last week but settled higher against all the G10 currencies. It finished the week on a firm note. The messy upside correction for the dollar may continue. Despite disappointing retail sales and manufacturing output, and softer than expected CPI and PPI, the market [...]
The dollar traded choppily last week but settled higher against all the G10 currencies. It finished the week on a firm note. The messy upside correction for the dollar may continue. Despite disappointing retail sales and manufacturing output, and softer than expected CPI and PPI, the market [...]
Keywords: Macro, Prices
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-17 11:15:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-17 11:15:00
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Everstake defends non-custodial staking as SEC weighs industry input
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Everstake met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to argue that non-custodial staking is a technical process, not a securities transaction.
Everstake met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to argue that non-custodial staking is a technical process, not a securities transaction.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-17 09:12:28
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Bitcoin bull flag and standard profit taking hint at eventual rally to new BTC price highs
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Bitcoin price consolidation after a powerful double-digit rally is normal. Will the current bull flag confirm and send BTC to new highs?
Bitcoin price consolidation after a powerful double-digit rally is normal. Will the current bull flag confirm and send BTC to new highs?
Authors: Big Smokey ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-17 00:57:29
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Sequoia Capital exec also a victim in Coinbase data breach — Report
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Details associated with Sequoia Capital partner Roelof Botha’s Coinbase account were reportedly compromised in an attack affecting “less than 1%” of the exchange’s monthly users.
Details associated with Sequoia Capital partner Roelof Botha’s Coinbase account were reportedly compromised in an attack affecting “less than 1%” of the exchange’s monthly users.
Authors: Turner Wright ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-16 21:03:23
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Violent crypto robberies on the rise: Six attacks that targeted investors
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A recent spate of violent attacks on crypto investors has authorities concerned about public safety.
A recent spate of violent attacks on crypto investors has authorities concerned about public safety.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-16 14:22:30
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US to Impose Tariffs in 2-3 Weeks as Administration "Lacks Capacity" to Negotiate with Everyone
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Overview: While the US dollar is mostly a little softer today against the G10 currencies, it remains mostly within Wednesday's range. The yen is a notable exception. It made a new high for the week despite the contraction in Q1 25 GDP. Most emerging market currencies are firmer. The markets [...]
Overview: While the US dollar is mostly a little softer today against the G10 currencies, it remains mostly within Wednesday's range. The yen is a notable exception. It made a new high for the week despite the contraction in Q1 25 GDP. Most emerging market currencies are firmer. The markets [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-16 10:11:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-16 10:11:00
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Animoca’s Yat Siu says student loans can supercharge DeFi growth
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“The next big wave in Web3 is education,” said Yat Siu, chairman of Animoca Brands, on stage at Consensus Toronto.
“The next big wave in Web3 is education,” said Yat Siu, chairman of Animoca Brands, on stage at Consensus Toronto.
Authors: Ezra Reguerra ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-16 08:42:26
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Bitcoin hitting $220K ‘reasonable’ in 2025, says gold-based forecast
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Bitcoin's "power curve" is churning out giant six-figure BTC price targets this year — can BTC/USD really reach $220,000 or more?
Bitcoin's "power curve" is churning out giant six-figure BTC price targets this year — can BTC/USD really reach $220,000 or more?
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-16 07:56:47
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Wisconsin Investment Board sold off its Bitcoin ETF stash
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Wisconsin, one of the first US states offering Bitcoin exposure to its retirees, previously held over 6 million shares in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF.
Wisconsin, one of the first US states offering Bitcoin exposure to its retirees, previously held over 6 million shares in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF.
Authors: Brayden Lindrea ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2025-05-15 23:58:42
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Binance Wallet ‘killing’ MetaMask and airdrops, Chinese RWA tokens: Asia Express
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Binance Wallet “killing” competition and airdrops, K-drama actress embezzles $3M, Chinese firm to issue RWAs in Hong Kong. Asia Express.
Binance Wallet “killing” competition and airdrops, K-drama actress embezzles $3M, Chinese firm to issue RWAs in Hong Kong. Asia Express.
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