‘Big Short’ Michael Burry, who rightly predicted the housing market crash, has issued another warning about the AI market, noting that the current excitement around AI stocks resembles the late stages of the dot-com bubble. This follows his recent short bets against the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX), which includes NVIDIA, the world’s most valuable company.
Executives from MoonPay, Ripple, and Paxos said at Consensus Miami 2026 that stablecoin regulation has accelerated institutional adoption but that major infrastructure and privacy gaps still block mainstream use. Top executives at three of the most active stablecoin companies told the Consensus Miami 2026 audience on May 8 that new US regulation has fundamentally changed
Bitcoin is holding above a key support level as traders track whether $BTC can continue its recovery toward the $84,000 to $85,000 CME gap. The latest charts show $78,180 as the main level to defend, while the weekly FVG remains the next major resistance area. Bitcoin Bulls Hold Key $78,180 Level as $BTC Trend Stays
Base, the Layer 2 blockchain developed by Coinbase, has announced that its x402 protocol processed over $100 million in cumulative stablecoin payments during the first quarter of 2025. The milestone, shared via Base’s official social media channels, underscores the growing role of blockchain infrastructure in facilitating machine-to-machine payments, particularly among autonomous AI agents. The x402
Bitcoin continues to dominate financial discussions across global markets. This time, the spotlight returned to MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor after his bold prediction about Bitcoin’s future performance. Saylor stated that Bitcoin could average a 30% annual return for the next 20 years. His comments immediately triggered intense debate among traders, institutions, and long-term investors. The
$XRP Ledger sidechain Xahau is in the spotlight amid the launch of Blockchain-Based Settlement for Euro remittances to Ethiopia. Global payments infrastructure company TerraPay, in partnership with Cooperative Bank of Oromia, announced the launch of Blockchain-Based Settlement for inward remittances to Ethiopia. The initiative, which supports euro-denominated remittance flows from Europe, was developed in collaboration
The world’s two largest economies are heading into another high-stakes summit, and investors are scanning the horizon for anything resembling good news. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Beijing, with markets hoping the talks produce concrete steps toward de-escalation after months of escalating tariffs, semiconductor sanctions, and geopolitical
Nigerian fintech pioneer Paga has partnered with the Sui blockchain to integrate cryptocurrency infrastructure into its platform. Key Takeaways: Paga partnered with Sui on May 7 to launch high-yield accounts and crypto rails for 1 billion people. Paga joins Flutterwave and Paystack in exploring blockchain for settlement, treasury and global payments Paga will use its
Bitcoin trades at $80,400 on May 9, printing a rising wedge on the daily chart with 85% of the upper CME gap filled, as liquidation clusters stack below price and analysts warn that FOMO-driven longs could be the next target. Bitcoin 4H Chart: Rising Wedge With a Loaded Trap Below Bitcoin 4H Price Action (Source:
Bitcoin is seeing an explosive rise in Open Interest, with derivatives activity now surpassing peak session levels recorded during the 2025 all-time high. This explosive growth reflects rising trader participation and increased leverage that is often seen during periods of heightened anticipation for major price moves. As positions rise across futures and perpetual markets, the