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Bitcoin miners should pay costs in depreciating currency — Ledn exec
Bitcoin (BTC) mining firms should hold their mined Bitcoin and use it as collateral for fiat-denominated loans to pay operating expenses instead of selling BTC and losing the upside of an asset that miners expect to surge in price, according to John Glover, chief investment officer at Bitcoin lending firm Ledn.In an interview with Cointelegraph, Glover said that holding onto the BTC carries several benefits including,...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:
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Gold-Backed Crypto Minting Volume Hits 3-Year High as Central Bank Buying Drops
A surge in demand, particularly from ETFs, pushed the average quarterly gold price to a record high.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Next Telegram Gaming Boom Will Come From Reinventing Classics: 'Notcoin' Founders
The Telegram tap-to-earn craze skyrocketed and then cratered over the course of last year. Notcoin’s founders see a new path forward.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Ethereum nears key Bitcoin price level that last time sparked 450% gains
Ethereum’s Ether (ETH) token is approaching a critical price zone against Bitcoin (BTC), which historically marked the beginning of a massive rebound.ETH price fractal from 2019 hints at bottom The ETH/BTC pair, currently trading near 0.019 BTC, is edging closer to 0.016 BTC — the exact level it reached in September 2019 before rallying nearly 450% over the following year.ETH/BTC weekly performance chart. Source:...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Why tokenized gold beats other paper alternatives — Gold DAO
Tokenized gold carries several benefits over other forms of paper gold, including gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Melissa Song and Dustin Becker, representatives of Gold DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization that facilitates investor access to tokenized gold.In an interview with Cointelegraph, the DAO representatives outlined three major benefits unique to tokenized gold, including 1:1...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source: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 […] The post Hong Kong’s web3 moment: Blink and you’ll miss it appeared first on...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:A Tiny Company Wants to Buy $20M TRUMP Token to Change U.S.-Mexico Trade Deals
Freight Technologies, which also invested in FET tokens, says it's aiming to strengthen its technology and geopolitical positioning.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Arizona Governor Calls Crypto an ‘Untested Investment,’ Vetoes Bitcoin Reserve Bill
The bill, Senate Bill 1025, aimed to create a digital assets reserve managed by the state.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:‘Like Spitting on a Fire’: Tether CEO Slams EU Deposit Protections Amid Bank Failure Warnings
Paolo Ardoino criticizes EU rules that could force stablecoin issuers to rely on fragile banks and warned about potential bank failures in the future.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Actor Ben McKenzie Reveals Crypto Documentary 'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money'
"The O.C." star Ben McKenzie’s directorial debut aims to expose the crypto world, with the documentary debuting at SXSW London in June.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin mining — Institutions boost investments amid favorable US climate
Opinion by: Fakhul Miah, managing director of GoMining InstitutionalThe Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry has never been more attractive to institutional investors. Fintech giants are investing in Bitcoin mining rather than just accumulating the asset, all thanks to the favorable regulatory environment in the US and the profitability margin of BTC.Then, numerous companies are diversifying by allocating computing power to...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Brown University Bets on Bitcoin With Millions Worth of BlackRock ETF Shares
Rhode Island-based Ivy League institution Brown University is now holding exposure to Bitcoin via BlackRock's ETF.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Regulated exchanges hold the key to unlocking the altcoin season
The following is a guest post and opinion from Przemysław Kral,CEO of zondacrypto. Since the enforcement of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, the European crypto landscape has been fundamentally reshaped—and for the better. Crypto has now entered an era in which exchanges are required to prioritize regulatory compliance, centering user safety in hopes of […] The post Regulated exchanges hold the key to...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:After Zora airdrop goes awry, what’s next for Web3 creator economy?
Onchain social network Zora has built a reputation as a popular tool for artists, musicians and other creatives to monetize their content onchain, but the recent launch of its eponymous ZORA token has left many users confused and dissatisfied.The token’s price tanked shortly after launch, with users and observers complaining about everything from poor communication from the team to the token’s distribution and utility...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:State of Crypto: IRS Departures
Seth Wilks and Raj Mukherjee, two IRS digital asset directors, are leaving the agency just over a year after joining it.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Deribit eyes US expansion under crypto-friendly Trump admin: FT
Deribit, the world’s largest crypto options exchange, is weighing an entry into the US market, encouraged by what it sees as a friendlier regulatory climate under President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a recent Financial Times report.The Dubai-based exchange, which processed $1.3 trillion in notional volume last year, is “actively reassessing potential opportunities” in the United States, CEO Luuk...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Over 70 crypto firms join forces to tackle big tech’s AI monopoly
In a move that hopes to challenge Big Tech’s grip on artificial intelligence, AI agent protocol Thinkagents.ai has launched a new open-source framework for building onchain agents that operate autonomously across decentralized networks.While traditional systems aim to restrict data ownership and platform abilities for their users, Thinkagents.ai is creating an interoperable ecosystem owned and controlled by its users....
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Arizona governor vetoes bill to make Bitcoin part of state reserves
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would have allowed the state to hold Bitcoin as part of its official reserves, effectively ending efforts to make Arizona the first US state to adopt such a policy.The Digital Assets Strategic Reserve bill, which would have permitted Arizona to invest seized funds into Bitcoin (BTC) and create a reserve managed by state officials, was formally struck down on Friday,...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Vitalik wants to make Ethereum ‘as simple as Bitcoin’ in 5 years
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called for simplifying Ethereum’s base protocol, aiming to make the network more efficient, secure and accessible, drawing inspiration from Bitcoin’s minimalist design.In a blog post titled “Simplifying the L1,” published on May 3, Buterin laid out a vision to restructure Ethereum’s architecture across consensus, execution and shared components.“This post will describe how Ethereum 5...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin bros at 'the club' may stop US gov’t from buying BTC — Arthur Hayes
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says the United States is unlikely to add more Bitcoin to its reserves beyond what it has already seized due to the country’s high debt levels and the stereotype behind “Bitcoin bros.”“I’m not really into the whole Strategic Reserve situation,” Hayes said in a May 1 interview.Hayes doubts print money plans for Bitcoin“The United States is a deficit country; the only way they can do a...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:ZachXBT reveals $7M of the OG holder’s stolen Bitcoin was frozen with Binance’s help
Blockchain analyst ZachXBT revealed that roughly $7 million of the $330 million in Bitcoin (BTC) stolen from a longtime US crypto holder has been frozen with the help of Binance. The update comes days after ZachXBT first reported a suspicious transfer of 3,520 BTC, worth about $330 million at the time, from a single wallet. […] The post ZachXBT reveals $7M of the OG holder’s stolen Bitcoin was frozen with Binance’s...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Crypto funding hits $4.9B in Q1 2025 with US firms leading the charge
Crypto venture funding reached $4.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a strong comeback for the industry, according to a May 1 report by Galaxy. The total capital raised was 40% higher than the previous quarter and came from 446 deals, which also reflected a 7% growth during the period. This makes the […] The post Crypto funding hits $4.9B in Q1 2025 with US firms leading the charge appeared first on...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Stars align for Bitcoin rally to $100K, but futures traders exercise caution — Here’s why
Key takeaways:BTC hit $97,900 due to soaring institutional investor demand, but futures pricing shows traders aren't confident in a sustained rally.Macroeconomic risks and global trade tensions cap bullish sentiment despite $3.6 billion in spot BTC ETF inflows.BTC options lean bullish, suggesting big players expect upside, but their caution keeps leverage use low.Bitcoin (BTC) broke out of a tight trading range between...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Analysts Remain Bullish on Strategy's Bitcoin Buying Plans
Research analysts from Benchmark and Bernstein reiterated buy ratings and set lofty price targets for Bitcoin reserve giant Strategy (MSTR).
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Pro-crypto senator pushes back on Trump's memecoin dinner — Report
Senator Cynthia Lummis and at least one other Republican in Congress are reportedly critical of US President Donald Trump for offering the top holders of his memecoin a dinner and White House tour. According to a May 2 CNBC report, Lummis said the idea that the US president was offering exclusive access to himself and the White House for people willing to pay for it “gives [her] pause.” She wasn’t the only member of...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:UK Regulator Proposes Ban on Buying Crypto With Credit Cards
The UK's financial regulator is considering a ban on buying crypto with credit, and also mulling outlawing crypto lending and borrowing platforms.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Ivy-league US college Brown discloses $4.9 million exposure to Bitcoin via BlackRock’s IBIT ETF
Brown University has made its first reported foray into Bitcoin (BTC), investing $4.9 million in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), according to a recent 13F filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The Ivy League institution acquired 105,000 shares of the ETF during the first quarter, making the position approximately 2.3% of its […] The post Ivy-league US college Brown discloses $4.9...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:'The Walking Dead' Ethereum NFT Game Is About to Be Killed Off
Gala Games is shutting down The Walking Dead: Empires and offering NFT owners assets in other games as compensation.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Public Keys: Strategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin Plans, Robinhood Glitters With Gold
Strategy goes full laser-eyes for Bitcoin while Cboe pats itself on the back for its “really nice” crypto ecosystem.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Ethereum’s era of crypto dominance is over — LONGITUDE panel
Ethereum’s relative dominance among layer-1 (L1) blockchain networks has declined, resulting in an “open race” to become the leading Web3 platform, according to Alex Svanevik, CEO of data service Nansen.“If you’d asked me 3–4 years ago whether Ethereum would dominate crypto, I’d have said yes,” Svanevik said during a panel discussion at the LONGITUDE by Cointelegraph event. “But now, it’s clear that’s not what’s...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Most shops in Cannes to accept crypto by summer this year — Web3 exec
Merchants in Cannes, France, the site of the international Cannes Film Festival, are set to begin accepting crypto payments by summer this year in an effort to attract clientele with high disposable income by modernizing the city's commercial payment ecosystem.According to Artem Shaginyan, founder and head of strategy of Web3 payment company Lunu Pay, the Cannes municipal government is aiming for a 90% adoption rate...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:IRS' Crypto Leads Are Leaving the Agency After Accepting DOGE Deals
The pair took voluntary resignation offers and left their positions after only a little more than a year of government service, according to two people.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Google embraces zero-knowledge proof tech for enhanced privacy in digital IDs
Google has added Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technology to its Google Wallet platform to strengthen user privacy in digital identity systems. The company confirmed this feature is active and enables users to verify their age across apps, websites, and devices, without disclosing personal information. According to Google: “We will use ZKP where appropriate in other Google […] The post Google embraces zero-knowledge proof...
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin Rises as Wall Street Cements ‘Liberation Day’ Recovery on Strong Jobs Report
While U.S. stocks have recovered from Trump’s unveiling of "reciprocal" tariffs, the greenback is still weaker.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:'Grok Is Woke!' MAGA Users Furious as Elon Musk's AI Delivers 'Uncomfortable Truths'
Elon Musk's "truth-seeking" chatbot Grok is causing conservative meltdowns by settling arguments in favor of the left.
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