Global markets steady as US-China trade talks loom, Bitcoin hits $103k

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 […]

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Coinbase debuts first 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures in the US

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 […]

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Rumble non-custodial Bitcoin wallet to launch in Q3 in challenge to Coinbase

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 […]

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Saylor urges Microsoft to ditch bonds, buy Bitcoin to avoid destroying capital

Key Takeaways Michael Saylor advises Microsoft to buy Bitcoin instead of bonds to increase shareholder value. Saylor claims Bitcoin outperformed Microsoft’s stock and suggests it as 21st-century money. Share this article Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has urged Microsoft to abandon bonds and stock buybacks in favor of adopting Bitcoin, arguing it would create more […]

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Quiet mempool and flat volume could mean limited fuel for Bitcoin’s breakout above $100k

With Bitcoin attempting to break the crucial $95,000 to $96,000 threshold, it faces significant headwinds rooted in an increasingly dormant on-chain environment. Although the price has hovered optimistically close to the critical $100,000 barrier, stagnant blockchain activity metrics show certain vulnerabilities that could hinder further upside. According to data from Checkonchain, daily on-chain transfer volume […]

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XRP trading volume steady at $3.2B in Q1, but XRPL activity contracts sharply

Ripple’s XRP trading volume on top-tier exchanges throughout the first quarter, with average daily volume (ADV) holding nearly $3.2 billion, while XRP Ledger (XRPL) activity decreased. According to a May 5 report by Ripple, the volume trend reflects sustained institutional and retail engagement despite sharp price swings and moderating on-chain activity. Spot market data shows […]

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Saylor says Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is Bitcoin of 20th century

Key Takeaways Warren Buffett will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year, with Greg Abel taking over. Under Buffett’s leadership, Berkshire achieved a 20% compounded annual gain from 1965 to 2024, significantly outperforming the S&P 500. Share this article Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has called Berkshire Hathaway, the […]

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TRON’s X account hacked in the latest social engineering attack

The organization behind one of the world’s largest blockchain networks confirmed that TRON’s X account was compromised on May 2, 2025, in a targeted social engineering attack. The breach lasted from 9:25 A.M. PST, when an unauthorized party published a post containing a suspicious contract address. The hacker then proceeded to send direct messages (DMs) […]

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Hong Kong’s web3 moment: Blink and you’ll miss it

The following is a guest post and opinion from Sandy Peng, Co-Founder of Scroll. Over 1,000 FinTech companies and nearly 5,000 startups now call Hong Kong home, a 15% jump in just one year. Hong Kong has rapidly transformed into one of Asia’s most dynamic innovation hubs, having just been named the second-most crypto-friendly city […]

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