Tagged: bitcoin

May 18, 2026 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The prolonged crypto downturn shows little sign of easing as ongoing political uncertainties and macroeconomic headwinds continue to weigh on the sector. Major players are streamlining operations in response, with notable adjustments at leading platforms. Investment platform Kraken‘s parent company, Payward Inc., recently eliminated around… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 11:05 am By JD Alois  |  

Iran has announced it intends to offer insurance for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz using Bitcoin. Fars News Agency and Iran’s Ministry of Economy state that the system provides cryptographically verifiable insurance policies. By using Bitcoin, Iran aims to circumvent the many sanctions imposed… Read More

May 17, 2026 @ 3:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Harvard University’s endowment is said to have significantly scaled back its cryptocurrency exposure, while Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company has steadily expanded its commitment to Bitcoin. Recent 13F filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) highlight these shifts among major institutional players navigating… Read More

May 16, 2026 @ 10:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

President Donald Trump and his family’s trust reported multiple acquisitions of cryptocurrency-linked equities in the first quarter of 2026, according to mandatory financial disclosures filed with the US Office of Government Ethics (OGE). The periodic transaction reports, covering January through March, highlight targeted purchases in… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Binance Coin (BNB) rallied, posting strong gains this Friday as the US Senate Banking Committee approved comprehensive legislation designed to bring regulatory certainty to the digital asset industry. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, often referred… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Gemini Space Station (NASDAQ:GEMI) shared Q1 earnings yesterday, reporting a revenue increase of 42% year over year while stating that the Winklevoss Capital Fund had committed $100 million to the crypto firm. Gemini was founded by the Winkelvoss brothers, who took the firm public last… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 5:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A CoinGecko analysis of over 4,750 daily Bitcoin price snapshots from May 2013 through early May 2026 highlights subtle but consistent short-term patterns in when BTC tends to deliver stronger next-day gains.  The research study released by CoinGecko evaluates forward returns in USD at UTC… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 10:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Capital B (The Blockchain Group) (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCPB | US: CPTLF) has raised €15.2 Million (net ~€14.4 million) in a private placement.  Capital B is a Bitcoin treasury company and is expected to use the additional funds to purchase more Bitcoin. According to a… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Morgan Stanley’s (NYSE:MS) spot Bitcoin exchange-traded product has recorded a solid opening month, attracting nearly $194 million in net new capital while experiencing no days of net redemptions. The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (ticker: MSBT), which began trading on April 8, 2026, has rapidly gained… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 7:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French-listed Bitcoin treasury specialist Capital B has raised €15.2 million through a targeted private placement. The funding round drew participation from prominent global institutional investors, including Bitcoin advocate Adam Back—creator of the Hashcash proof-of-work concept foundational to Bitcoin—and asset management firm TOBAM. Structured as an… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 5:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin has pushed past the $82,000 mark amid a constructive macroeconomic backdrop that has supported risk assets broadly. The move marks a three-month high and reflects easing geopolitical strains, softening inflation signals, and steady institutional demand through Bitcoin ETFs. At the same time, Sui delivered… Read More

May 10, 2026 @ 12:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin has delivered notable gains in recent weeks, surging approximately 37% from early April levels and reaching a three-month peak of over $80,000 and briefly going above the $82,000 mark. However, on-chain analytics provider CryptoQuant maintains that this advance qualifies as a temporary rebound within… Read More

May 8, 2026 @ 11:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Solv Protocol has announced a full transition of its cross-chain capabilities for tokenized Bitcoin assets. The Bitcoin-focused DeFi platform is standardizing operations around Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), moving away from its previous LayerZero integration. This change impacts more than $700 million in SolvBTC and… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 3:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the global platform for futures and options trading, has announced the upcoming introduction of Bitcoin Volatility futures contracts. Set to debut on June 1 pending regulatory approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, these innovative products mark an expansion of the exchange’s growing… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 6:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, is exploring a tactical shift in its approach to treasury management. In remarks during the firm’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor stated that the company would likely sell a portion of its Bitcoin holdings… Read More

May 5, 2026 @ 6:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin has finally surged past the $80,000 mark after months spent below this psychological threshold. However, the current rally does not appear to be sustainable or based on any sound fundamental catalysts. During Q1 2026, the financial markets have been negatively impacted by the Iran-US… Read More

May 5, 2026 @ 1:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask pointed out that as Bitcoin is maturing into a mainstream asset class, futures trading has become a cornerstone of market activity. In 2026, the landscape blends traditional contracts, perpetual derivatives, and spot holdings, each offering distinct advantages for traders and institutions alike. This guide… Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin has recently caught a bid as investors have changed their minds and bought the world’s most popular crypto. While BTC is trading at around $79,000, up considerably from last month, it is still below where it started at the beginning of 2026, when it… Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 1:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the fast-growing web3 and cryptocurrency space, new projects frequently emerge amid waves of excitement and online buzz. Kaspa is the latest example, drawing significant attention across platforms like X and other social channels. Promoters and advocates highlight Kaspa‘s so-called innovative features, positioning it as… Read More

May 2, 2026 @ 11:19 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bitcoin’s struggles, Saudi Arabia, stablecoins and interest rates occupied Web3 minds this week. Bitcoin struggles to hit $80K “As markets head into a week dominated by central bank interest rate decisions, Bitcoin is struggling to break through the psychological barrier of $80,000. It is battling… Read More