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$100K retest vs. highest monthly close ever: 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this week - CurrencyCrypt
Bitcoin price expectations are back in flux as a record monthly candle close contrasts with worries over a retest of lower support levels next. Bitcoin (BTC) starts June with BTC price action in a dangerous place — can buyers preserve key bull market support levels? Bitcoin traders are gearing up for fresh volatility as the highest-ever
Metaplanet becomes 8th largest Bitcoin holder with $118M buy - CurrencyCrypt
Metaplanet now ranks as the ninth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder with over 8,888 BTC, surpassing Galaxy Digital and Block Inc. after a $117.9 million purchase. Japanese investment company Metaplanet has become the world’s eighth-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, continuing its aggressive strategy to promote Bitcoin adoption across Asia. The company acquired an additional 1,088 Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin price levels to watch as ‘bear flag’ breakdown targets $97K - CurrencyCrypt
Bitcoin fell 11% from its $111K all-time highs as traders say BTC price could drop to $97K if key support levels don’t hold amid rising trade tensions. Key takeaways: The emergence of a bear flag on the four-hour chart projects a Bitcoin price drop to $97,000. Traders say BTC price may drop as low as
Post Pectra ‘Malicious’ Ethereum Contracts Are Trying to Drain Wallets, But to No Avail: Wintermute - CurrencyCrypt
Malicious Ethereum contracts designed to drain wallets with weak security aren't profiting from the operation, crypto market maker Wintermute said Friday, identifying these contracts as "CrimeEnjoyors." The whole issue is tied to the Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP)-7702, part of the Pectra upgrade that went live early last month. It allows regular Ethereum addresses, secured by
Taiwanese Crypto Exchange BitoPro Likely Hacked for $11M in May, ZachXBT Says - CurrencyCrypt
Taiwanese cryptocurrency exchange BitoPro is suspected to have lost over $11.5 million worth of tokens in a May 8 exploit, widely-followed blockchain sleuth ZachXBT said in his Telegram group on Monday. The exploit involved unauthorized access to BitoPro's hot wallets across multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Tron, Solana, and Polygon. The stolen assets were then sold
UNI Recovers to $6.18 After High-Volume Breakdown Shakes Support - CurrencyCrypt
Uniswap’s native token initially broke below its uptrend line after failing to hold momentum above the $6.00 support level. The decline followed the formation of an ascending channel earlier in the day, but that structure collapsed under high-volume selling, including a spike of over 1.4 million units as prices briefly touched $6.00. However, the breakdown
Auction of Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht’s items nets over $1.8M - CurrencyCrypt
Ross Ulbricht’s auction of personal belongings fetched more than $1.8M in Bitcoin, with standout items like his prison ID card and artwork drawing top bids. An auction of personal belongings from Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht has brought in more than $1.8 million worth of Bitcoin as collectors vied for pieces of crypto history. Ulbricht,
ETH Price Dips Below $2,500 on Whale Exit Fears, Then Bounces Back Above Key Level - CurrencyCrypt
Ethereum (ETH) faced renewed downside pressure in late trading, tumbling below the $2,500 level as selling volume surged and broader risk sentiment weakened. Global trade tensions and renewed U.S. tariff risks have triggered risk-off flows, with digital assets increasingly mirroring traditional markets in their reaction to geopolitical uncertainty. On-chain data revealed sizable inflows to centralized
Crypto crooks targeted $244M in May, hack losses down 40% — PeckShield - CurrencyCrypt
According to PeckShield, 20 major crypto hacks were reported in May, resulting in total losses of $244.1 million. In May, the total amount stolen from crypto hacks declined drastically compared to April, with the largest incident making up around 90% of the month’s total, according to a blockchain security firm. The decline comes as the
Solana Holds Near $154 After Losing Support as Tariff Fears Rattle Markets - CurrencyCrypt
Solana (SOL) remains under pressure as macroeconomic headwinds—particularly renewed tariff concerns — rattle investor confidence. The token is now hovering around $154.50 after establishing a tight trading range between $152.33 and $158.06, reflecting a 3.76% swing in the past 24 hours, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model. Although higher lows had previously suggested
ETH, SOL 'very rare' staking ETFs may launch imminently — Analysts - CurrencyCrypt
REX Shares took a “regulatory end-around” with its Ethereum and Solana staking ETF filings, and the launch looks “imminent,” an ETF analyst says. The first Ethereum and Solana staking ETFs could debut in the United States within weeks, following a recent filing by ETF provider REX Shares that used “regulatory workarounds,” ETF analysts say. The
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF ends 31-day inflow streak with biggest outflow ever - CurrencyCrypt
BlackRock ended its spot Bitcoin ETF inflow streak with its largest outflow on record, nearly $12.7 million more than its previous biggest outflow day. The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has ended its 31-day spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflow streak with its biggest recorded outflow day since the product launched in January 2024. On
Ethereum's ‘own Saylor’ SharpLink Gaming plans $1B ETH purchase - CurrencyCrypt
SharpLink Gaming intends to use most of the proceeds from its proposed share sell-off to purchase Ether, according to a recent SEC filing. US sports betting platform SharpLink Gaming has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer up to $1 billion in shares of common stock in an effort to increase the
Ethereum futures data and network activity growth back ETH’s price strength - CurrencyCrypt
ETH holds on to the bulk of its weekly gains, while BTC and altcoins sell off. Key takeaways: Ethereum network fundamentals improve alongside its resilient ETH futures markets. An increase in layer-2 transactions highlights ecosystem growth. Read more
US government urges court to reject Coinbase user’s crypto records fight - CurrencyCrypt
US government argues Coinbase user James Harper has no right to block IRS access to his crypto records in Supreme Court filing. The US government has urged the Supreme Court not to take up a Coinbase user’s challenge against the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) effort to obtain his crypto transaction records. In a filing dated
International Chauffeur Service Webus Plans $300M Raise for XRP Strategic Reserve - CurrencyCrypt
Webus International, a China-based provider of customizable car and touring services for travelers worldwide, said it plans to raise as much as $300 million through non-equity financing to establish an XRP XRP reserve supporting its global chauffeur payment network. The reserve is part of a broader push to integrate XRP’s cross-border settlement capabilities into Webus’s
Two Ways This Bitcoin Bull Market is Sturdier Than 2020-21 and 2017 - CurrencyCrypt
Bitcoin BTC has long been criticized for its high volatility, with bull runs marked by sudden, sharp pullbacks that would qualify as full-blown bear trends in stocks. However, the latest bull market, which kicked off in early 2023, feels different in a positive way, exhibiting relatively low volatility and drawdowns. Volatility in downtrend According to
OpenSea expands beyond NFTs with OS2 public rollout - CurrencyCrypt
Adam Hollander told Cointelegraph that the number of weekly unique collectors on OpenSea has increased by 40% since January. Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea has launched its new platform, OS2, concluding its beta phase. The company said the updated platform allows full token trading across 14 blockchains, including support for fungible tokens on Solana. It
Why is the crypto market down today? - CurrencyCrypt
The cryptocurrency market is down today due to renewed fears over stalled US-China trade talks, significant long liquidations, and a weak technical structure. Key points: The total crypto market cap fell 2.60% to $3.34 trillion on May 30, fueled by stalled US-China trade talks. Over $683.4 million in crypto futures liquidated, with $617.85M in longs
Dogecoin Dives 9%; Cardano’s ADA, SOL Slump 6% as Renewed Tariff Fears Jolt Markets - CurrencyCrypt
Dogecoin DOGE nosedived 9%, while Cardano’s ADA ADA and Solana’s SOL SOL each fell 6% in the past 24 hours as Trump’s reinstated tariffs reignited trade tensions. A swift legal reversal saw the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issue a temporary stay on Wednesday’s lower court ruling that had struck down the
Solana Scores Twin Institutional Wins With $1B Raise and First Public Liquid Staking Strategy - CurrencyCrypt
Solana’s SOL SOL got a double dose of institutional adoption this week as two publicly traded firms revealed major initiatives centered on the blockchain’s ecosystem — one targeting liquid staking, the other aiming to raise up to $1 billion for direct investment. Canada-listed Sol Strategies filed a preliminary base shelf prospectus on Tuesday to offer
Metaplanet issues $21M in bonds to buy Bitcoin, a day after $50M raise - CurrencyCrypt
The Japanese firm has raised $135.2 million in 2025 to fund Bitcoin purchases, aiming to hit 10,000 BTC by the end of the year. Japanese investment company Metaplanet issued $21 million in zero-interest bonds to Evo Fund, a Cayman Islands-based investment firm, just a day after announcing a separate $50 million raise, further accelerating its
Ether Only Crypto Major in Green, XRP Muted After Mammoth Treasury Plans - CurrencyCrypt
Ether ETH led major tokens with a modest gain, jumping above $2,700 early Thursday as broader crypto markets remained range-bound despite a flurry of macro and corporate headlines. Ether-based spot ETFs recorded net inflows, reinforcing institutional appetite for the asset even as bitcoin BTC flows slowed, traders said. XRP’s price remained largely unchanged after Nasdaq-listed
XRP Army Is Truly Global As CME Data Reveals Nearly Half of XRP Futures Trading Occurs in Non-U.S. Hours - CurrencyCrypt
The CME's recently launched XRP XRP futures underscore the cryptocurrency's international appeal, with nearly half of its trading volume occurring outside U.S. trading hours. The regulated XRP futures – standard and micro-sized contracts – began trading on the global derivatives giant a week ago, registering a total trading volume of 4,032, worth $86.6 million in
Crypto lobby group says SEC should back off regulating most DAOs - CurrencyCrypt
The DeFi Education Fund and Uniswap argue that the SEC should treat decentralized autonomous organizations as individuals, not as companies. Crypto lobby group the DeFi Education Fund and the Uniswap Foundation have said the Securities and Exchange Commission should be hands-off on regulating decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). The May 27 letter to SEC Crypto Task
Sui validators vote on $162M Cetus recovery plan to restore user funds - CurrencyCrypt
Cetus may recover $162 million in stolen funds if the Sui community approves a governance vote, with a full user fund recovery plan already in motion. Sui-based decentralized exchange Cetus may be one step closer to recovering funds lost in a recent exploit, pending the outcome of a community governance vote scheduled to end June
Crypto czar Sacks says US could possibly ‘acquire more Bitcoin’ - CurrencyCrypt
White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks says Donald Trump’s crypto executive order allows the government to purchase more Bitcoin if it’s done in a budget-neutral way. White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks says the US could buy more Bitcoin if the government can fund the purchase in a “budget-neutral” way without
Metaplanet issues $50M in new debt to buy more Bitcoin - CurrencyCrypt
Japanese company Metaplanet is raising $50 million through zero-interest bonds to boost its Bitcoin holdings, with Evo Fund as the sole subscriber. Japanese investment company Metaplanet is raising $50 million through a private placement of zero-interest bonds as part of its strategy to increase its Bitcoin exposure. In a May 28 announcement, the company said
Are XMR Traders Buying The Dip? Monero Futures Open Interest Surges as Price Falls By Nearly $100 in 3 Days - CurrencyCrypt
Privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) has seen a sharp price sell-off over the past three days, with open positions in futures rising to their highest level since December. On Wednesday, the largest privacy coin by market capitalization fell to $325 on Kraken, having peaked at $420 on Monday, according to data source TradingView. The sell-off follows
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Pull in $5.77B in May, Their Best Performance Since November - CurrencyCrypt
The 11 U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) have registered a net inflow of $5.77 billion this month, the highest since November, according to data source SoSoValue. Most of these bets have been bold directional plays, with interest in cash-and-carry arbitrage plays picking up recently. Such has been the investor demand that these ETFs have
The Blockchain Group Secures $71.9M to Fuel Bitcoin Acquisition - CurrencyCrypt
The Blockchain Group (ALTBG), a Paris-listed firm focused on data intelligence and decentralized technologies, has issued a 63.3 million euro ($71.9 million) in convertible bonds to further its bitcoin BTC treasury strategy. This financing, executed through its Luxembourg subsidiary, highlights a significant push towards expanding the company's BTC reserves and reinforcing its investor base. A
Thailand to allow crypto spending for tourists, eyes regulatory reform - CurrencyCrypt
Thailand plans to let tourists use crypto via credit cards while overhauling financial laws to align capital and digital asset markets. Thailand is preparing to let tourists spend cryptocurrency via credit card-linked platforms as part of a broader strategy to modernize its financial system and embrace digital assets. The plan was announced by Deputy Prime
Quantum Computing Could Break Bitcoin-Like Encryption Far Easier Than Intially Thought, Google Researcher Says - CurrencyCrypt
A new research paper by Google Quantum AI researcher Craig Gidney shows that breaking widely used RSA encryption may require 20 times fewer quantum resources than previously believed. The finding did not specifically mention bitcoin BTC or other cryptocurrencies, but took aim at the encryption methods that form the technical backbone used to secure crypto
Alpaca Finance, Once a DeFi Giant on BNB Chain, Will Shut Down - CurrencyCrypt
Alpaca Finance, once a cornerstone on the BNB Chain and an early leader in leveraged yield farming, will shut down operations by the end of 2025 due to an unsustainable business model amid a more competitive and capital-intensive DeFi landscape. The protocol said Monday that it will begin winding down all products, including its original
Dogecoin, XRP Slump as Crypto Profit-Taking Continues Ahead of Friday’s Inflation Data - CurrencyCrypt
Bitcoin BTC was just 1% lower in the past 24 hours, while XRP XRP and dogecoin DOGE slipped 2.5% each, signaling a tepid recovery rather than a firm rebound. Markets were jolted late last week after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed raising tariffs on European imports to 50%, up from a previously discussed 20%. “Bitcoin's
Bitcoin Regains $110K After Weekend Sell-Off; ADA, DOGE Lead Uptick in Crypto Majors - CurrencyCrypt
Bitcoin BTC rebounded to just under $110,000 on Monday after a turbulent weekend sell-off triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt tariff threats on the European Union (EU). After the tariff announcement, a temporary easing in trade tensions contributed to a recovery in digital assets. Trump extended the deadline for the proposed 50% tariffs on
Bearish Bets on Strategy Look Alluring, Says 10X Research as MSTR Diverges From Bitcoin’s Bull Run - CurrencyCrypt
10x Research, led by Markus Thielen, likes bearish options bets on Strategy (MSTR) as the Nasdaq-listed bitcoin BTC holder's share price diverges from the upward trending BTC price. In a report sent to clients Friday, Thielen recommended a bear put spread on MSTR, involving a long position in the $370 put option and a short
Crypto ETPs see $3.3B weekly inflows, top $10.8B year-to-date - CurrencyCrypt
The record-breaking $10.8 billion milestone in crypto ETP inflows year-to-date came after global crypto investment products posted another record last week. Cryptocurrency investment products saw a sharp increase in inflows last week, driving the year-to-date total above $10 billion, according to data from European crypto investment manager CoinShares. Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $3.3
TRX Surges 1.25% as High-Volume Support Zone Propels Price Higher - CurrencyCrypt
TRX has demonstrated remarkable stability amid broader market volatility, establishing a higher trading range between $0.269-$0.273 with significant volume support, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model. The resilience comes as traditional markets struggle with uncertainty from escalating trade disputes between major economies. While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience price fluctuations, TRX's consistent performance
SHIB Surges 5% After Mid-Day Dip, Defying Economic Tensions - CurrencyCrypt
Geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies continue to influence cryptocurrency markets, with Shiba Inu 's SHIB token demonstrating remarkable resilience amid broader economic uncertainty. After experiencing a significant mid-day sell-off, SHIB staged an impressive recovery during the 22:00 hour, surging 3.0% on nearly 900 billion in volume before establishing a new resistance level at $0.0000147.