Bitcoin Hits $78,348 as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Ignites Global Relief Rally

In recent developments, bitcoin surged past $78,000, reaching an intraday high of $78,348. The rally pushed its 24-hour gains to 4.1% and its total market cap to $1.56 trillion. Key…

Elon Musk Pushes ‘Universal High Income’ Checks as Ultimate Solution for …

In recent developments, the billionaire entrepreneur presented an optimistic vision of the future, highlighting that the advantages that AI will bring to the workplace and society will usher in a…

Polymarket odds of Hormuz Strait traffic normalizing by end of May spike to 73%

In recent developments, traders on the Polymarket prediction market platform place the odds of the Strait returning to normal traffic by May 31, 2026, at 73%. Looking closer, market participants…

Russia introduces bill to criminalize unregistered crypto services

In recent developments, individuals and groups would be required to register with the Bank of Russia before offering certain crypto services, or potentially face fines and prison time. Looking closer,…

Circle Faces Lawsuit After Drift Exploit Over Claims It Took No Action to Fre…

In recent developments, crypto infrastructure providers are under rising pressure as a new lawsuit tests whether technical control can bring legal responsibility after a major hack. The case against Circle…

TRX Listing Launches on Binance.US, Advancing U.S. Market Access to TRON

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Digital Art NFT Marketplace Foundation Closes After Failed Acquisition in Ear…

In recent developments, foundation, the Ethereum-based non-fungible token ( NFT) marketplace that processed roughly $230 million in primary digital art sales since its 2020 launch, has shut down for good…

Ether accumulation wallet balances increased by 33%: Is a rally to $3K next?

In recent developments, a confirmed cup-and-handle breakout on Ether’s chart and a double-digit increase in ETH accumulation wallet balances could be earlier signs of a longer-term rally for the altcoin.…

US Senator asks for Binance monitor update amid scrutiny of Iran sanctions

In recent developments, a letter from US Senator Richard Blumenthal said he was concerned about “mounting allegations of dangerously lax anti-money laundering prevention by Binance.” Looking closer, market participants highlight…

French finance minister backs euro-pegged stablecoins to compete with US

In recent developments, the country’s finance minister supported the Qivalis initiative, launched in 2025, to create a euro-pegged stablecoin under the MiCA framework. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…