Crypto in ‘gamble mindset’ as memecoin mentions hit YTD high: Santiment
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Online discussions about memecoins have hit a year-to-date high, gaining considerable attention after sentiment cooled earlier in the year, according to onchain analytics platform Santiment.  Two weeks ago, discussions around Bitcoin (BTC) and layer-1 protocols peaked during the market volatility brought on by the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs. However, that’s since shifted to high market […]

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MEXC Marks 7th Anniversary With $300 Million Ecosystem Growth Fund
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The $300 million ecosystem development fund by MEXC will drive blockchain innovation, support early-stage Web3 projects, and expand its role from crypto exchange to full-scale ecosystem builder. MEXC Advances Push Into Web3 Development With $300 Million Fund MEXC, a global crypto exchange, has announced a bold leap forward in its evolution by launching a $300 […]

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Riot Platforms posts Q1 loss, beats revenue estimates
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Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms has reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue, but still posted a loss as mining costs have nearly doubled compared to the same time last year and it moves to bolster its facilities. “We achieved a new record for quarterly revenue this quarter, at $161.4 million,” Riot CEO Jason Les said in a […]

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US Treasury wants to cut off Huione over ties to crypto crime
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The US Treasury Department wants to block the Cambodia-based Huione Group from accessing the US banking system, accusing it of helping North Korea’s state-backed Lazarus Group to launder its crypto. The Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed on May 1 to prohibit US financial institutions from opening or maintaining correspondent or payable-through accounts for […]

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Visa Integrates Stablecoins Into 150 Million Merchant Network
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Visa goes global with stablecoin card rollout, enabling crypto spending at over 150 million merchants. Visa Makes Stablecoin Payments Seamless at 150M Stores Visa and Bridge launched a stablecoin-linked card that enables consumers to use digital assets for everyday purchases on Tuesday. The card allows payments in stablecoins at more than 150 million global merchant […]

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SEC files to drop crypto promo case against YouTuber Ian Balina
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed to drop another of its crypto lawsuits, this time its unregistered securities sales case against crypto influencer and YouTuber Ian Balina.  The SEC said in a May 1 joint stipulation with Balina to an Austin federal court that it “believes the dismissal of this case is appropriate,” […]

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$800M in Bitcoin Rotting in Trash—Now It’s Headed to Your TV Screen
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A jaw-dropping $800 million bitcoin treasure buried in a landfill is being transformed into a global media project, blending real-time drama, tech innovation, and environmental warfare. The Buried Bitcoin Docuseries Unleashes the Craziest Landfill Treasure Hunt Ever Los Angeles-based entertainment media company Lebul announced on April 29 that it has acquired the exclusive rights to […]

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Sky pitches ousting Maker token, enabling staking, to complete upgrade
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Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform Sky has pitched a proposal to finalize its upgrade from Maker by replacing its governance token and enabling staking. The proposal, posted on May 1 to Sky’s decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) forum, would see the Sky (SKY) token take over the Maker (MKR) token as the protocol’s governance token. If […]

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Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Will Be $10M Before Financial Advisors Say ‘Good Idea’ to Buy
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Michael Saylor’s $10 million bitcoin prophecy gains traction as trillions remain locked behind advisor restrictions, signaling a massive institutional breakout is only just beginning. $10M Bitcoin? Saylor Says That’s When Financial Advisors Finally Get It Wealth management firms controlling more than $50 trillion in assets continue to limit access to bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according […]

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Treasury Committee Eyes Stablecoin Boom Fueling US Bond Demand
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Stablecoins are rapidly transforming U.S. Treasury demand, reshaping financial markets, and redefining the global role of the U.S. dollar. US Treasury Signals Stablecoin Boom Could Reshape Fiscal Strategy The U.S. Department of the Treasury published on April 30 the official minutes from the April 29, 2025, meeting of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee, emphasizing the […]

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MSTR Explodes 3,000% Since Embracing Bitcoin
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Strategy’s bitcoin-first model catapults its stock 3,142%, outpacing tech giants and signaling a seismic market shift toward sound money assets. MSTR’s Bitcoin Standard Bet Crushed Legacy Finance Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which recently rebranded as Strategy, has achieved a staggering return of 3,142% since transitioning to a bitcoin-focused business model. The dramatic surge in the company’s […]

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Morgan Stanley to Bring Spot Crypto Trading to E*Trade Amid US Crypto Policy Shift
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Morgan Stanley is gearing up to offer direct crypto trading on E*Trade, signaling a seismic shift as Wall Street embraces bitcoin amid a more favorable regulatory environment in the United States. Morgan Stanley Plans E*Trade Crypto Launch Global investment bank Morgan Stanley is preparing to introduce cryptocurrency trading to its E*Trade platform, Bloomberg reported on […]

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