Deputy CIA director Michael Ellis’ comments reflect Bitcoin’s maturation as an asset but conflict with the cypherpunk philosophy. The US Central Intelligence Agency is increasingly incorporating Bitcoin (BTC) as a tool in its operations, and working with the cryptocurrency is a matter of national security, Michael Ellis, the agency’s deputy director, told podcast host Anthony …
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Strong spot market demand, supported by persistent accumulation from whales and a bullish technical pattern, favors an XRP price boom over $3.75. Key takeaways: XRP’s strongest spot premium phase suggests real buying demand, not just speculative futures trading. The number of XRP addresses holding ≥10,000 tokens has steadily climbed, even during recent price pullbacks. Read …
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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $422 million in inflows on May 1, led by BlackRock’s IBIT, which added $351 million. The move followed Thursday’s outflow, which broke an eight-day win streak and pushed cumulative net flows for US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs back to $39.5 billion since their launch (including Grayscale outflows), according to Farside Investors’ data. Total …
European Bitcoin treasury company The Blockchain Group confirmed its return to profitability while unveiling aggressive plans to expand its Bitcoin reserves over the coming years. The Paris-listed firm, which formally rebranded itself as Europe’s first “Bitcoin Treasury Company ” in November 2024, recorded a net profit of €1.36 million for 2024, reversing a €22.7 million …
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Goldman Sachs aims to bring tokenized Treasuries and money market fund shares into round-the-clock trading, according to digital assets head Mathew McDermott at TOKEN2049 in Dubai. The move reflects broader ambitions to integrate traditional collateral into blockchain infrastructure as clients increase demand for on-chain exposure. The firm already operates a crypto derivatives desk and is …
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Kraken started 2025 on a high note, reporting a 19% increase in revenue year-over-year to $472 million for the first quarter. The May 1 earnings statement also highlighted a 1% quarter-over-quarter rise in adjusted EBITDA, reaching $187 million. Meanwhile, the company’s performance indicators showed similar momentum. The firm noted that its total trading volume rose …
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The US labor market added 177,000 jobs in April, exceeding expectations of 130,000, according to the latest nonfarm payrolls report (BLS). The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%, matching forecasts and tying a 17-month high. Average hourly earnings rose 0.3% month over month and 3.8% year over year, reflecting stable wage growth. Job gains were …
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is preparing to introduce stricter regulations for the UK’s crypto sector as it looks to reduce risks for retail investors, according to a new discussion paper. This push comes as digital assets become increasingly popular among the general public. According to recent data, 93% of UK adults are aware of …
Senate Republicans have accelerated efforts to bring the first comprehensive federal stablecoin legislation, the GENIUS stablecoin bill, to a floor vote before the Memorial Day recess. Senate Majority Leader John Thune formally moved to expedite consideration of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act this week, setting up a potential chamber-wide …
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In just 15 days, the tokenized Treasury market ballooned by $560 million, catapulting its total value to an impressive $6.5 billion as of May 2, 2025. BUIDL and USTB Drive 98% of Tokenized Treasury Market Growth in Just Two Weeks The Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), powered by Securitize, captured the lion’s share …
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During a CNBC interview, Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s chief executive, disclosed that the firm intends to introduce a new stablecoin for the U.S. market this year. Tether Preps U.S. Stablecoin Launch, CEO Says It Outpaces TradFi in Enforcement Commanding the world’s largest stablecoin, with $148.94 billion in circulation, Tether has plans to launch yet another stablecoin …
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Bitcoin traded between $96,869 and $97,057 over the last hour, maintaining a tight range near recent highs. With a 24-hour intraday range of $95,925 to $97,341, the leading cryptocurrency boasts a $1.92 trillion market capitalization and a 24-hour trading volume of $27.81 billion, signaling sustained investor interest. Bitcoin The daily BTC/USD chart reflects a strong …
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After a minor setback, bitcoin ETFs roared back with $422 million in net inflows, led by Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether ETFs also ended the day positively, adding $6.49 million to continue their recovery. Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge After Brief Pause Along With Decent Recovery for Ether ETFs A brief pullback was quickly forgotten as U.S. bitcoin …
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Fastex has announced the launch of YoWallet, an upgraded version of its existing Fastex Wallet app. The migration process has already started, allowing users to transition smoothly to YoWallet to benefit from enhanced functionality and performance. YoWallet introduces several enhancements, including real-time notifications for wallet activities, …
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A general partner at digital asset investment firm Pantera Capital is optimistic that crypto will have a bullish year despite the significant correction witnessed since Bitcoin (BTC) hit an all-time high in January. According to Pantera Capital’s Cosmo Jiang, the worst phase for crypto assets could now be over, despite the macroeconomic headwinds still hanging …
