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Bitcoin ETFs post $2.75B in weekly inflows as price sits above $108K

US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) have recorded a total of $2.75 billion in inflows this week amid Bitcoin surpassing its January all-time high of $109,000.The $2.75 billion in inflows is approximately 4.5 times larger than the previous week’s $608 million, according to Farside data.BlackRock Bitcoin ETF continues inflow streakOn May 23, the final day of the trading week, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs...

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

BlackRock’s IBIT leads all US ETF inflows following Bitcoin’s historic rally to new ATH

BlackRock’s IBIT topped all US-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in inflows on May 22 following Bitcoin’s rally to a new all-time high above $110,000. On May 23, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas reported that IBIT attracted $877.18 million in inflows that day, outpacing traditional heavyweights like Vanguard’s VOO, which tracks the S&P 500. VOO, typically a […] The post BlackRock’s IBIT leads all US ETF...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Onchain privacy is a necessity in the age of AI — Shielded CEO

Blockchain privacy tools such as zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs will become increasingly necessary to protect online user data in the age of artificial intelligence, according to Eran Barak, CEO of Shielded Technologies, the developer behind the Midnight privacy chain.In an interview with Cointelegraph at Consensus 2025, Barak said corporate service providers and centralized servers are expected to become honeypots for...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

WalletConnect Token Lands on Solana With WCT Airdrop

The integration "marks the beginning of a multichain journey," said the multi-chain protocol—with more in the pipeline.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

TRON Network Strengthens Global Payment Infrastructure as Bridge, a Stripe Company, Expands Integration

Geneva, Switzerland, May 23, 2025 – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), has announced the expansion of a strategic integration from Bridge, a leading stablecoin orchestration platform and a Stripe company. This development further solidifies TRON’s role as a preferred settlement […] The...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Texas governor signals support for Bitcoin reserve bill

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signaled support for a bill recently passed by the state House of Representatives that would establish a strategic cryptocurrency reserve.In a May 22 X post, Abbott posted a Techstory article about Texas state lawmakers’ efforts to create a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The story pointed out that the decision for the passage of SB 21, the bill in question, now rests on Abbott’s shoulders,...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Indicators show retail remains sidelined as Bitcoin trades at new highs

Despite Bitcoin (BTC) reaching a new all-time high at $111,965.80 on May 22, retail adoption and on-chain gauges indicate speculative leverage has not stretched market conditions. VanEck head of digital assets research Matt Sigel shared App-store data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence, showing crypto-platform downloads fell 14% year-over-year in April. Binance and Crypto.com downloads dropped 29% […] The post...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Public Keys: Coinbase Hack Fallout, MSTR Legal Strife and Stable-Curious Wall Street

Coinbase released worrying details about its data breach, Strategy caught a class action lawsuit, and three banks are considering a stablecoin.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Add More Than $1 Billion Combined in a Single Day

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds this week brought in huge amounts of cash as investors rapidly buy up crypto assets.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bitcoin balance sheet adoption could hit 20% of BTC supply by 2026

Bitwise and UTXO Management project that 20% of all Bitcoin (BTC) could migrate to institutional balance sheets by end-2026, according to a new report published by Bitwise and UTXO Management on May 23. The study, called “Exploring the Game Theory of Hyperbitcoinization,” models five demand channels for Bitcoin. Nation-states top the list with a $161.7 […] The post Bitcoin balance sheet adoption could hit 20% of BTC...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Crypto Biz: From shorting the Venezuelan Bolivar to shorting the US dollar

When Venezuela was experiencing hyperinflation, Ledn co-founder Mauricio di Bartolomeo hedged against the collapsing local currency by shorting it in favor of the more stable US dollar. Today, he’s using a similar strategy — this time borrowing against his Bitcoin (BTC) to hedge against the crumbling US dollar.Di Bartolomeo connected with me during Canada Crypto Week in Toronto, where he talked about the advantages of...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

US House members call for investigation into Trump's memecoin dinner

Members of the US House of Representatives called for the Justice Department to investigate Donald Trump’s May 22 dinner for his top memecoin investors, citing concerns about “foreign influence over US policy decisions” and “potential corruption and emoluments clause violations.”In a May 22 letter to the Justice Department, 35 House members asked the public integrity section acting chief, Edward Sullivan, to launch an...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Most Trump Crypto Dinner VIPs Have Moved or Dumped Their Coins

A majority of the top Trump meme coin holders earned their spots at Thursday's crypto dinner and then sold or transferred their coins, data shows.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Danny Ryan and Vivek Raman on Why Ethereum Is Winning Wall Street's Tokenization Race

Etherealize co-founders Vivek Raman and Danny Ryan join Decrypt reporter André Beganski to offer a vision of Ethereum's future. Diving deep into tokenization, institutional adoption, and the network's evolving economics, they argue that Ethereum is poised to become the global settlement layer for Wall Street.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Pi Network token makes derivatives debut on Kraken with perpetual futures offering 20x leverage

Kraken has introduced perpetual futures contracts for Pi Network’s native token, PI, allowing traders to speculate on its price with up to 20x leverage, according to a May 23 announcement. The listing marks the token’s first appearance on a major derivatives platform. However, it failed to create positive momentum for the token’s price. Based on […] The post Pi Network token makes derivatives debut on Kraken with...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Publicly Traded Semler Scientific Buys More Bitcoin as Law Firm Targets Company

The Nasdaq-listed Semler Scientific now holds $466 million worth of Bitcoin, but is facing an investigation from a law firm.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bitcoin price ‘breather’ expected as short-term traders realize $11.6B in profit

Key takeaways:Short-term Bitcoin holders realized $11.6 billion in profit over the past 30 days, suggesting a potential pause or local top in the market.Technical indicators show cooling momentum as retail investor sentiment falls to a 90-day low and liquidity data points to price volatility.Bitcoin (BTC) price recently hit a new all-time high of $111,800, but the bullish momentum may slow down as onchain data from...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Cetus posts $5M bounty for hacker’s ID amid centralization concerns on Sui freeze

Cetus Protocol posted a $5 million reward on May 23 for information that identifies and leads to the arrest of the attacker who extracted $223 million from its decentralized exchange on the Sui network. Announced on May 23, the offer is coordinated with cybersecurity firm Inca Digital and will be funded by the Sui Foundation […] The post Cetus posts $5M bounty for hacker’s ID amid centralization concerns on Sui freeze...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

'Off the Grid' NFT Sales Heating Up as Avalanche Game Plots Expansion to Steam

Off the Grid items are selling for thousands of dollars as the game is set to expand to Steam—but how will its crypto elements be handled?

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Crypto, NFTs are a lifeboat in the sinking fiat system: Finance Redefined

Risk appetite across traditional and cryptocurrency markets saw a sharp rise this week, helping United States cryptocurrency funds recover the capital lost to the correction of February and March, amassing over $7.5 billion worth of weekly inflows.Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed its old all-time high on May 21, two days after President Donald Trump confirmed ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in a May 19...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

‘In ‘93, it became clear to me AI should be decentralized’ — Ben Goertzel

It’s been 30 years since computer scientist Ben Goertzel wrote his first line of AI code, already convinced that artificial intelligence should be decentralized. Today, as the world approaches the dawn of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), who leads this breakthrough could have profound consequences for the future of humanity.Speaking with Cointelegraph at the Consensus conference in Toronto, Canada, Goertzel said,...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Someone Launched a Solana Meme Coin From the Trump Crypto Dinner—It Flopped

President Trump's exclusive crypto dinner Thursday became the launchpad for one attendee's meme coin, but it didn't go so well.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Strategy Slumps 6%, Leading Crypto Names Lower as Bitcoin Treasury Strategies Are Questioned

Bitcoin slumped just modestly from record high levels on Friday, but the carnage in related stocks was far worse.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Bitcoin’s bull market will ‘redefine’ BTC’s role in modern portfolios — Fidelity research

Key takeaways:Bitcoin’s performance in the current bull market and a new cohort of buyers reflect a maturing market and widening adoption.A 50% rise in hashrate and a 63% jump in Realized Cap highlight investors’ confidence in Bitcoin.A recent report from Fidelity Digital Assets explored how the current Bitcoin market cycle reflects a shift toward a maturing market where the rate of adoption deepens and expands.At...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Inside Rug Radio’s Whirlwind Tour of Dubai

From headline interviews to a show-stopping R HAUS event, Rug Radio, Decrypt and DASTAN had a busy time at Token2049.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Alchemy acquires no-code NFT launchpad HeyMint for undisclosed amount

Web3 developer platform Alchemy has acquired HeyMint, a California-based non-fungible token (NFT) launchpad, in a move designed to enhance the company’s smart wallet infrastructure.The undisclosed funding deal will see HeyMint’s infrastructure embedded within Alchemy as it seeks to simplify user onboarding for Web3 applications, the company disclosed on May 23. HeyMint’s co-founder and chief technology officer, Flor...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bitcoin price drops 4% as Trump EU tariff talk liquidates over $300M

Key points:Bitcoin joins risk assets in a knee-jerk reaction to the latest instalment of the US trade war, this time focused on the EU.BTC price action dives up to 4% before recovering with $110,000 now a resistance level.Traders demand that price holds higher levels going forward to protect bullish momentum.Bitcoin (BTC) saw flash volatility into the May 23 Wall Street open as news headlines liquidated longs.BTC/USD...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

BTC dips from ATH, US banks Consider Stablecoin, HYPE leads L1s again!

BTC dips from ATH, US banks Consider Stablecoin, HYPE leads L1s again! - FOMO HOUR EP364 BTC OI hits ATH, as it slips below $110k. BTC ETFs see biggest inflows in months. BTC long/short ratio at lowest level in 3 years. Major US banks consider jointly issuing stablecoin. Kraken to offer 50 tokenised stocks and ETFs. US domination in crypto will continue: Trump. Odds of BTC $150k+ in 2025 at 43%. Strategy to raise...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

‘A New Frontier’: DeLorean Launches On-Chain Car Marketplace With Patrick Stewart

DeLorean will soon begin manufacturing its first car in more than 40 years—and motoring enthusiasts can now purchase build slots in NFT form.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Spoiler alert: The future of Web3 is not blockchain

Opinion by: Grigore Roșu, founder and chief executive officer of Pi SquaredFor some, the audacity of questioning the primacy of blockchain in Web3 is borderline heretical. The idea that decentralization and progress could exist without blockchains seems absurd to those who built careers around Bitcoin, Ethereum, and their descendants. Given blockchain's well-documented scaling limits, however, there is an argument to...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token soars to new ATH amid trading surge and CFTC collaboration

Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, surged to a new record high following a significant increase in trading activity and open interest on the platform. This momentum mirrors the broader market upswing driven by Bitcoin’s latest price milestone and coincides with Hyperliquid’s public response to regulatory discussions with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Hyperliquid’s open […] The post Hyperliquid’s...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Ethereum price chart targets $4K as transaction fees hit 3-month high

Key takeaways:Ethereum is forming a bull flag on the daily chart, with a potential breakout to $4,000.If Ethereum’s network activity and total value locked continue to grow, ETH price may see further gains.Ether’s price printed a “bull flag” on the daily chart, a technical chart formation associated with strong upward momentum. Could a strengthening technical setup and increasing transaction fees signal the...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

US DOJ seizes $24M in crypto from accused Qakbot malware developer

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize more than $24 million in cryptocurrency from Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, a Russian national accused of developing the Qakbot malware.According to a May 22announcement,the DOJ unsealed charges against the 48-year-old Moscovite with a federalindictment. Gallyamov is allegedly the malware developer behind the Qakbot botnet. “Today’s...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Over $550 million liquidated as Bitcoin whipsaws back to $110k

Crypto derivatives wiped out more than $551 million in positions over the past 24 hours, according to Coinglass, with nearly 72 percent of the losses hitting long traders.The shake-out forced 162,994 traders out of their positions. The largest single hit was a $9.53million BTC-USDT swap order on OKX. Longs accounted for about $395.5million of the […] The post Over $550 million liquidated as Bitcoin whipsaws back to...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Binance’s Changpeng Zhao rebuffs WSJ ‘fixer’ role assertion for Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial

Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance, has pushed back against a recent Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article that claims he is acting as a “fixer” for World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi venture linked to the Donald Trump family. The WSJ report alleged that Zhao facilitated international introductions for WLFI, including engagements in […] The post Binance’s Changpeng Zhao rebuffs WSJ ‘fixer’ role assertion...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate