May 8th, 2026 – London, United Kingdom GoMining launches GoBTC Pay a Bitcoin payment protocol that delivers on what the 2008 whitepaper promised: peer-to-peer electronic payments. GoBTC Pay is a protocol that lets consumers make native and instant payments on Bitcoin’s base layer. GoMining launches its own mining pool to prioritize GoBTC Pay transaction confirmation, …
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Key points: Bitcoin needs to hold above $78,000 to avoid a trend reversal and return to $80,000 as resistance. Altcoin buyers have left the scene, keeping in step with Bitcoin’s slight correction. Bitcoin (BTC) pulled back near $79,000 on Friday, but buying at lower levels pushed the price toward $80,000. The next big question on …
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Crypto wallet provider Exodus has launched XO Cash, a Solana-based stablecoin and software toolkit designed to let AI agents make payments and access services without directly controlling private keys. According to Friday’s announcement, the system, developed with MoonPay, allows developers to create agent-linked wallets, assign spending limits and issue virtual debit cards tied to Visa …
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Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to answer questions about the company’s stablecoin integration in 2026, signaling concerns about guardrails. In a Wednesday letter to Zuckerberg, Warren said Meta’s lack of transparency regarding its stablecoin was “deeply troubling,” given the company’s previous plans to roll out Libra, a global stablecoin proposed …
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Bitcoin profit-taking could accelerate as BTC prices climb to three-month highs and investors begin locking in gains, according to Julio Moreno, head of research at onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant. Holders realized 14,600 BTC in profits on Monday, or $1.1 billion, following Bitcoin’s April rally, Moreno said, adding that this is the “highest” single day of …
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TLDR: EEA deployed treasury ETH via Lido, receiving stETH while maintaining liquidity and staking exposure. Ethereum liquid staking removes validator lock-up delays and improves institutional capital efficiency. stETH is increasingly integrated across custody providers and DeFi markets for broader utility. Institutions now evaluate staking strategies based on liquidity access, risk control, and workflow fit. Ethereum …
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Strategy’s MSTR stock may rally by over 80% in the coming months despite suffering a $12.54 billion net loss in Q1 2026. Key takeaways: Strategy’s MSTR is forming an ascending triangle pattern, pointing to a potential move toward the $350 level. Canaccord raised its MSTR price target to $224 from $185, citing Bitcoin’s rebound and …
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Bitcoin (BTC) struggled with an $80,000 reclaim at Friday’s Wall Street open as strong US jobs data added to headwinds. Key points: Bitcoin crisscrosses $80,000 as US jobs data notionally reduces the odds of US interest-rate cuts. US jobs vastly outpace expectations, adding almost twice the anticipated number of jobs in April. Traders avoid giving …
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Alex Mashinsky will be representing himself as Celsius executive prepares for sentencing On Wednesday, lawyers representing Alex Mashinsky moved to withdraw as attorneys in the case, saying that the former Celsius CEO would be “proceeding pro se” — representing himself in court. Mashinsky was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in fraud …
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Bitcoin (BTC) traders expect a short-term correction as a key BTC price strength metric rises to its highest levels in almost fifteen weeks. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s “overbought” RSI historically precedes significant corrections. Bitcoin could see a short-term price drop if the price breaks below the $78,000 support. Bitcoin metrics suggest BTC price is “overheated” Bitcoin’s …
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Key Highlights MegaETH introduces token repurchase initiative funded by USDm stablecoin earnings. Reserve yields from USDm now provide market support for MEGA following price decline. Protocol connects stablecoin expansion with systematic token repurchases. Automated buyback system correlates token demand with USDm supply growth. Revenue-backed mechanism offers price support structure for MEGA token. MegaETH has unveiled …
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TLDR: MegaETH Foundation completed its first MEGA buyback on May 7th using USDm net rewards through April. The current USDm stablecoin supply stands at $480 million, funding the MEGA token buyback program. Future MEGA buybacks will follow a set schedule with no manual decisions or market timing involved. Onchain execution via MegaETH’s own DeFi protocols …
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Key Takeaways Led by Progmat, Japan will tokenize government bonds this year to tap the $4T daily global repo market. Tokenization will cut 1-day settlements to instant, boosting market liquidity for securities. Next, Japan hopes to expand its $2.3B digital security market to attract trillions of yen in capital. Japan Taps Blockchain For Speeding Up …
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Key Takeaways Coinbase linked the trading outage to failures across multiple AWS zones. The disruption interrupted core trading services despite built-in recovery systems. Coinbase plans a full review while awaiting AWS’s official retrospective. Coinbase Points to AWS Failures After Trading Services Went Down Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) disclosed through Coinbase Support that a May …
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Key Takeaways Iowa requires crypto ATM operators to hold money transmission licenses before running kiosks. Location reporting, fee disclosures, and consumer protection penalties expand state oversight authority. Enforcement actions may seek injunctions, compliance orders, and higher penalties against violators. Iowa Adds Penalties and Oversight for Crypto Kiosks Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced May 6, …
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