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Undervalued Ether Catching Eye of ETF Buyers as Rally Inbound: CryptoQuant
ETH's rally is fueling investor expectations for a new 'Alt season', according to a recent CryptoQuant report.
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:
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New Zealand man arrested in $265M crypto scam tied to FBI probe
A man from Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, has been arrested in connection with an FBI-led investigation into a global cryptocurrency fraud operation that allegedly stole $450 million New Zealand dollars ($265 million).According to New Zealand Police, the man is one of 13 individuals charged after authorities executed search warrants across Auckland, Wellington, and California over the past three days.The...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Panama City mayor teases Bitcoin reserve after meeting El Salvador's Bitcoin leaders
Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi has hinted at establishing a city-level Bitcoin reserve in a cryptic post following his meeting with two of El Salvador’s Bitcoin policy leaders.“Bitcoin Reserve,” Mizrachi wrote to X on May 16 after meeting El Salvador-based Bitcoiners Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert.While Mizrachi didn’t share details about his discussions with Keiser and Herbert, the timing of the post came 11 days...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Paraguay deports three undocumented immigrants after crypto mining theft attempt
Paraguayan law enforcement has deported three individuals and arrested another for attempting to steal crypto miners at a facility near the country’s Itaipu hydroelectric dam.According to a May 15 statement from Paraguayan prosecutor Irene Rolón, the men were caught by police soon after breaking into a locked section of Teratech SA’s facility in Coronel Bogado, leading to their arrest.Prosecutors believe the men may...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin stalls near record highs amid derivative pressures but breakout potential remains
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to exhibit on-chain strength despite a prolonged period of price compression between $100,000 and $105,000. According to Fidelity Digital Assets’ VP of research, Chris Kuiper, the flagship crypto remains in its “Acceleration Phase,” a period characterized by elevated wallet profitability and volatility, even as derivatives activity dampens upward momentum. Bitcoin closed at […] The post Bitcoin...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin bull flag and standard profit taking hint at eventual rally to new BTC price highs
Key takeaways: Traders expect a Bitcoin price pullback to $90,000, but a bull flag could break out to new highs if profit taking near the range highs reduces. On-chain data suggests the current profit taking is too weak to extinguish Bitcoin’s current price momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) price has spent the bulk of the week pinned below $104,000 to $105,000, which many analysts have labelled as a resistance zone, but an...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:French crypto entrepreneurs to receive extra security amid recent kidnappings: Report
Crypto entrepreneurs and their families in France will receive enhanced security measures amid a recent rise in crypto-related kidnappings in the country, Politico reported.According to the May 16 report, the measures include priority access to police emergency lines, home security assessments, and safety briefings from French law enforcement to ensure best practices are being followed.France’s Interior Minister Bruno...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin DeFi protocol Liquidium’s rebrand and staking model propel LIQ token to new heights
Bitcoin-native DeFi protocol Liquidium has passed a major governance proposal introducing a new staking model tied to the platform revenue. The protocol’s native token LIQ has climbed over 73.3% since the proposal was approved earlier this week. It was trading at roughly $0.25 as of press time, based on CoinGecko data. Liquidium introduces staking On […] The post Bitcoin DeFi protocol Liquidium’s rebrand and staking...
Published on: May 17, 2025 | Source:Moody’s historic downgrade of US credit system could add fuel to Bitcoin safe-haven status
Moody’s downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating from Aaa to Aa1 on May 16, marking the first time in history the agency has stripped the US of its top-tier status. The agency pointed to a decade of rising debt levels, escalating interest burdens, and a consistent failure by policymakers to enact meaningful deficit controls. […] The post Moody’s historic downgrade of US credit system could add fuel to...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:U.S. Stablecoin Bill Could Clear Senate Next Week, Proponents Say
Senator Bill Hagerty, who backed the Senate's version of the legislation, predicted the body will "make history" next week by passing the bill.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Filecoin, Lockheed Martin send data in space using decentralized data protocol
The Filecoin Foundation and Lockheed Martin Space have successfully transmitted data in space using a version of the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) on a satellite orbiting Earth, Marta Belcher, president of the Filecoin Foundation, told Cointelegraph.Filecoin and Lockheed Martin adapted the system for use in space and successfully tested it, Belcher said during the Consensus 2025 conference in Toronto.The IPFS...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Senator Slams Trump’s World Liberty Financial Over 'Seriously Inadequate' Response to Inquiry
Earlier this month, Senator Blumenthal launched an inquiry into whether the Trump family’s crypto venture has violated federal laws.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Basel Medical Group to add $1B in Bitcoin to treasury amid falling share prices
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 […] The post Basel Medical Group to...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Coinbase Stock Is Ripping Despite Hack Fears—Here's Why
Benchmark Equity Research raised its COIN price target to $301 three days after Coinbase’s inclusion in the S&P 500.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Sequoia Capital exec also a victim in Coinbase data breach — Report
At least one partner at Sequoia Capital was reportedly impacted by the recent data breach among Coinbase users, suggesting that data from others at the venture capital firm may also have been compromised. According to a May 16 Bloomberg report, Sequoia Capital Managing Partner Roelof Botha’s personal information available through his Coinbase account was stolen after a group of cybercriminals bribed the exchange’s...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Man Who Hacked SEC's X Account to Pump Bitcoin Gets 14 Months in Prison
An Alabama man will spend 14 months in prison for his role in hacking the SEC’s X account to spread false info about Bitcoin ETF approvals.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Altcoins are on the verge of ‘most powerful rally’ since 2017 — Analyst
Key takeaways:The total altcoin market cap (excluding ETH) gained $126 billion in Q2, fueling speculation of an altseason.The altcoin market cap, excluding Ether (ETH), has added $126 billion in Q2, sparking enthusiasm from analysts who have been waiting for an altseason. Crypto analyst Javon Marks noted a breakout that could rival the explosive 2017 bull run.In a recent post on X, Marks highlighted a chart comparing...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Judge targets central figures in LIBRA scandal with asset freeze; Milei’s financial ties under review
An Argentine federal judge has ordered the freezing of assets belonging to key figures behind the LIBRA memecoin project as investigators examine potential fraud linked to the digital token’s promotion, including scrutiny of financial operations tied to President Javier Milei and his sister, Karina Milei, local media reported on May 15. Judge María Servini issued […] The post Judge targets central figures in LIBRA...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Kraken’s Bunq Bet and the Global Race for Crypto Users
The exchange is leveraging its crypto-as-a-service offering as a way to expand its user base and support the technology’s adoption.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Public Keys: Can’t Hold Coinbase Back, Nasdaq Initiation for eToro and Galaxy Digital
Coinbase can't shake the SEC's probe into its user numbers. Meanwhile, eToro and Galaxy Digital make their Nasdaq debuts.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Alchemy Acquires Solana Developer DexterLab for Undisclosed Sum
The purchase will accelerate the development of Solana-based Web3 applications to meet growing enterprise demand, Alchemy said
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:'Fortnite' Fixes AI-Powered Darth Vader After It Starts Saying Slurs
Sure, Darth Vader is a bad guy—but not like this. Fortnite's AI-powered Star Wars villain spouted unexpected language soon after launch.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Galaxy Digital lists on Nasdaq, seeks to tokenize shares — Reports
Galaxy Digital shares began trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange May 16, completing a years-long process that CEO Mike Novogratz called unfair and infuriating, CNBC reported. The crypto and infrastructure company, which is also listed in Canada, opened trading at $23.50 in its Nasdaq debut.Trading began on the same day Galaxy disclosed that it is working with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to tokenize...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Eric Trump: 'The Banks Made The Biggest Mistake of Their Lives'
The son of U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at CoinDesk's Consensus conference in Toronto, Canada on Friday.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Brazilian Fintech's Shares Rocket Following Bitcoin Buying Strategy
A fintech in the South American nation copied the Strategy—formerly MicroStrategy—playbook.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Crypto Miners Soar on OpenAI-CoreWeave Deal; Galaxy Jumps in Nasdaq Debut
Asset prices across markets largely shrugged off surging Inflation expectations, with crypto prices consolidating sideways.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Bitfinex Bitcoin longs total $6.8B while shorts stand at $25M — Time for BTC to rally?
Key takeaways:Bitfinex margin longs fell 18%, despite Bitcoin price rising 24% in 30 days.$6.8 billion in long positions far outweight the current $25 million in shorts.Bitcoin options positioning and spot BTC inflows point to confidence from institutional investors.Bitcoin (BTC) price climbed 23.7% over the past 30 days, yet traders on Bitfinex have cut their leveraged long positions by more than 18,000 BTC during...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Paraguay law enforcement thwarts crypto miner heist, deports arrested suspects
Authorities in Paraguay deported three individuals and arrested another in connection with a May 15 attempted robbery at a crypto mining operation in Coronel Bogado, a town and district in Paraguay. According to statements by prosecutor Irene Rolón made during a May 15 interview on local news outlet Monumental TV, the group allegedly targeted computer […] The post Paraguay law enforcement thwarts crypto miner heist,...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Ethereum Backers Respond to Critics: ‘Markets Will Catch Up’
Ethereum insiders pushed back on criticism of the network’s leadership and roadmap, arguing that the ecosystem is built for long-term value.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:World Liberty Financial brushes off oversight concerns from Congress
Zach Witkoff, one of the co-founders of the Donald Trump family-backed crypto platform World Liberty Financial (WLFI), has rebuffed efforts by US lawmakers to investigate the president’s potential conflicts of interest.In a May 15 letter to Senator Richard Blumenthal, lawyers for World Liberty Financial claimed a call to investigate the crypto platform was based on “fundamentally flawed premises and inaccuracies.”...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:CFTC commissioner to leave agency on May 31
Christy Goldsmith Romero of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will step down on May 31, leaving three seats open at the financial regulator.In a May 16 announcement, Romero said her last day at the agency would be on May 31, ahead of her reported initial plans to leave if the Senate confirmed former commissioner Brian Quintenz as the new chair. Her departure will come a day after Commissioner Summer...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Nasdaq-Listed Healthcare Company Aims to Acquire $1 Billion in Bitcoin
Singapore-based Basel Medical Group said it is in “negotiations” to put $1 billion in Bitcoin on its balance sheet as it pursues an “Asia growth strategy.”
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Solana Shooter Game 'Nyan Heroes' Shuts Down Amid Funding Issues
Nyan Heroes, a Solana game featuring cats in robot suits, is coming to an end. The price of NYAN is now down nearly 99% from peak.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:France ramps up efforts to tackle rising crypto kidnappings after failed attempt goes viral
France is deploying new security measures to protect crypto entrepreneurs after a rash of violent kidnapping attempts raised alarm across the country’s tech sector and ignited political pressure on Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, AP News reported on May 16. The ministry confirmed that Retailleau met privately with crypto founders to discuss personal safety. According to […] The post France ramps up efforts to...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:OpenAI's New Codex Agents Get Closer to Downsizing Your Dev Team
ChatGPT maker OpenAI is pushing software development into new territory with cloud-based AI agents that work while you're at lunch.
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