Bitcoin ($BTC) reached levels not seen since January in the new week. At this point, the $BTC price climbed above $82,000. Despite seeing an increase in the $BTC price, it is experiencing its longest period of negative funding in a decade. K33 Research President Vetle Lunde stated in her new report that the 30-day average
Samsung SDS, Samsung’s information technology services subsidiary, will reportedly build a token securities platform for the Korea Securities Depository (KSD), moving South Korea’s central securities depository closer to operating blockchain-based securities infrastructure as the country prepares a legal framework for tokenized assets. Samsung SDS won a contract to build and operate the platform for KSD,
The crypto market recorded more than $320 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours as Bitcoin climbed above the $81,000 level for the first time in months, leading to heavy losses for bearish traders across derivatives markets. Data from CoinGlass showed that short positions accounted for the majority of liquidations during the session, showing
The crypto market has entered a powerful phase as the Bitcoin price surge drives $BTC above the 81,000 mark. This move reflects strong bullish sentiment and renewed confidence among investors. Traders now watch closely as Bitcoin continues to dominate market attention. The sharp upward move signals strong demand and sustained buying pressure across major exchanges.
Bitcoin, gold, and silver moved sharply higher after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a pause in the “Project Freedom” initiative. According to market data shared by analyst Bull Theory, gold climbed 2.7% while silver surged 4.5%, adding nearly $1.05 trillion to their combined market value in just nine hours. In parallel, Bitcoin surged to reclaim
MetaMask, the most widely used non-custodial crypto wallet, is rolling out a redesigned Rewards tab in partnership with theMiracle, a behavioral intelligence and distribution platform built for wallet ecosystems, the companies announced Wednesday. The tab now features three new ways for users to earn and discover value. TheMiracle powers the Benefits section, where users can
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, accumulated over $1 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) through its spot ETFs in the first few trading days of May 2026. Most inflows came via the iShares Bitcoin Trust, which drew $871.3 million across May 1, 4, and 5. The strongest day was May 4, with
In brief Bitcoin jumped to a three-month high Wednesday, on reports that the U.S. is nearing an agreement to end the war in Iran. The reported one-page U.S.-Iran memo would lift sanctions, end nuclear enrichment, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days. Users on prediction market Myriad assign an 87% chance that Bitcoin
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), formerly MicroStrategy, reported a $12.54 billion quarterly unrealized Fair Market Value (FMV) loss, yet its stock rose on May 6 as Bitcoin ($BTC) rebounded above $80,000. The market response supports the idea that investors are prioritizing the firm’s characteristic focus on acquiring ‘digital gold’ over traditional earnings metrics. However, while the company
Executives from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), OKX and Securitize warned that synthetic tokenized stocks are creating market and retail risks, as ICE moves ahead with a regulated platform for tokenized U.S. equities. Michael Blaugrund, who works on strategic initiatives at ICE, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), said during a panel at Consensus