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Bitcoin’s rally triggered over $248 million in liquidations across the derivatives market in the past 24 hours. This spike came as Bitcoin climbed from an intraday low of $102,135 to a peak of $108,010, closing the day at $106,769 with a 2.83% gain. The move forced nearly 90,000 traders out of their positions, with short […]
The pseudonymous co-founder of ScimitarCapital, Thiccy, shared a novel theory on Bitcoin price appreciation Tuesday by comparing Bitcoin’s global attention to that of gold. What gives Bitcoin value? A new way to think about it He argues that gold is valuable because it’s rare, durable, and has been trusted as money for thousands of years. […]
Key Takeaways CME Group will offer XRP futures starting May 19, pending regulatory review. SEC and Ripple’s settlement request was denied, maintaining the $125 million penalty. Share this article The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, is expected to launch XRP futures and Micro XRP futures contracts on Monday, May 19, […]
Key Takeaways Eric Council Jr. was sentenced to 14 months for his role in hacking the SEC’s X account. The hack led to a false Bitcoin ETF announcement, causing market fluctuations. Share this article Eric Council Jr., who helped facilitate the unauthorized takeover of the SEC’s X account that led to a false Bitcoin ETF […]
Singapore-based Basel Medical Group (BMGL) announced plans to acquire $1 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to strengthen its balance sheet and accelerate expansion across Asian markets. Basel also revealed that the proposed transaction is being negotiated with a consortium of institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals active in the crypto sector. Basel CEO Darren Chhoa said […]
Key Takeaways Two crypto bills, Senate Bill 1373 and Senate Bill 1024, are dead after the governor’s action. A budget-neutral approach in House Bill 2749 was favored by Hobbs for managing Bitcoin reserves through airdrops and staking. Share this article Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Monday vetoed Senate Bill 1373 (SB1373), which proposed establishing a […]
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According to a Reuters market wrap, world stocks ended the week little‑changed as investors weighed a fresh U.S.–U.K. tariff deal and this weekend’s high‑stakes meeting between Washington and Beijing trade officials. Stocks tread water on tariff suspense MSCI’s all‑country equity index inched up just 0.11% to 846.80, trimming a 0.3% weekly loss. Europe’s STOXX 600 added 0.44%, while […]
Key Takeaways Coinbase launched 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading, becoming the first CFTC-regulated exchange to provide this service. The expansion includes partnerships with Nodal Clear and Virtu Financial to support continuous leveraged futures trading. Share this article Coinbase Derivatives has officially activated 24/7 trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, becoming the first CFTC-regulated derivatives […]
Rumble, the video-sharing platform known for backing alternative media voices, is developing a crypto wallet that could launch by the third quarter of this year. On May 9, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski said the wallet will serve as a non-custodial tool tailored for creators. He emphasized the company’s ambition to become a central player in […]
