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Iran’s Nobitex Allegedly Moved $2.3B Through Trump-Linked Crypto Networks
Iran’s Nobitex is under fresh scrutiny after a new analysis alleged the exchange moved roughly $2.3 billion through crypto networks tied to Trump-associated business interests. The number is big, the politics are louder, and the underlying issue is the same old ugly one: sanctioned money keeps looking for a way through the cracks. $2.3 billion […]
Read MoreKraken Revenue Rises 3% as Bitcoin Slumps, Derivatives Drive Growth and IPO Delays
Kraken’s parent company, Payward, posted a quarter that says a lot about where crypto exchange revenue is headed: less dependence on spot trading, more weight on derivatives, institutional flow, and a broader financial stack. Even with Bitcoin down 22% and industry spot volume falling 38%, the company still managed to grow. $507 million in adjusted […]
Read MoreKraken Parent Payward Revenue Rises 3% to $507M as Derivatives Boom in Q1 2026
Kraken’s parent company, Payward, posted a surprisingly solid Q1 2026, growing adjusted revenue 3% year-on-year to $507 million even as the crypto market got dragged through a hedge fund’s worst nightmare. Q1 2026 adjusted revenue: $507 million, up 3% year-on-year Derivatives trading: daily average revenue trades jumped 51% Spot market share: rose to 5.2% from […]
Read MoreSpaceX Holds $637M in Bitcoin as Nasdaq Debut Looms, Public Disclosure Nears
SpaceX reportedly holds 8,285 Bitcoin worth about $637 million, and that stash has sat untouched since June 2022. 8,285 BTC in Coinbase Prime custody About $637 million at current prices Unchanged since June 2022 Nasdaq debut could force public disclosure According to Arkham Intelligence, Elon Musk’s aerospace company now ranks as the fourth-largest known private […]
Read MoreUS Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Advances as White House Focuses on Custody and Legal Structure
Patrick Witt says the White House is still pushing forward on a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, with an announcement expected soon that appears focused on legal structure, custody, and how the whole thing is supposed to work without falling apart in a bureaucratic ditch. Progress is still happening behind the scenes Custody and legal durability […]
Read MoreBitcoin Rejected at Bull-Bear Ribbon as 21 WMA Signal Keeps Bears in Control
Bitcoin is back at a long-term trend zone that has separated bull markets from bear markets for years, but the market still isn’t giving bulls the confirmation they want. 21 WMA / 21 SMA ribbon remains the key Bitcoin bull market signal BTC is still below the zone after another rejection Bearish control stays intact […]
Read MoreCLARITY Act Clears Senate Committee, But U.S. Crypto Law Still Faces Major Hurdles
The CLARITY Act cleared a major Senate committee hurdle, but it is still a long way from becoming actual U.S. crypto law. Committee win: Senate Banking passed it 15-9 Main goal: Split SEC and CFTC oversight of digital assets Big obstacle: A 60-vote Senate threshold still stands in the way Other fights: Agriculture Committee merge, […]
Read MoreXRP Holds Near $1.38 as Bulls Eye Breakout Toward $5 on ETF and CLARITY Act Hopes
XRP is holding near $1.38, and a pair of analysts say the current calm may be the kind that comes before a violent breakout rather than a fade into boredom. XRP trades around $1.38 after a Sunday pullback Cheeky Crypto: “It is over for XRP bears.” CoinForge sees a move to just under $5 if […]
Read MoreTrump’s China Visit Fuels Bitcoin and XRP Volatility, But XRP Power Raises Red Flags
Trump’s visit to China has stirred volatility across global financial markets, and crypto is once again trying to turn macro chaos into a trade. Bitcoin and XRP have both seen renewed attention, but the bigger noise here is a third-party pitch for an AI-driven platform called XRP Power, which is using the market backdrop to […]
Read MoreGoldman Sachs Exits XRP and Solana ETF Positions, Keeps Bitcoin Exposure
XRP and Solana Price Outlooks as Goldman Sachs Exits XRP and SOL ETF Positions Goldman Sachs has reportedly stepped away from XRP and Solana ETF exposure in Q1 2026 while keeping its Bitcoin-related products in play, and that’s a pretty loud signal in a market that still pretends institutions are buying everything with a ticker […]
Read MoreBitcoin and Ethereum Attract Whale Flows as Altcoins Flash Extreme Oversold Signals
Bitcoin and Ethereum are pulling in whale capital while smaller altcoins get hit with extreme oversold readings. That split says a lot about the current crypto mood: big money wants liquidity and staying power, while thinly traded altcoins are getting tossed around like empty cans in a wind tunnel. Bitcoin led whale flows with 83% […]
Read MoreIran’s Strait of Hormuz Shipping Plan Fuels Bitcoin, USDT and Sanctions Fears
Iran is reportedly considering a shipping insurance model for the Strait of Hormuz, and that alone would be enough to rattle energy markets. Toss in Bitcoin rumors, USDT freeze risks, scam messages, and sanctions pressure, and you’ve got a messy but very real snapshot of how crypto gets pulled into geopolitics. Insurance framework: Iran’s Ministry […]
Read MoreBitcoin Slips Below $77K as ETF Outflows Hit, But On-Chain Supply Tightens
Bitcoin slipped below $77,000 after losing the $80,000 level, but the market is not exactly screaming “distribution” just yet. Price is weak, yes. Yet on-chain data keeps hinting that available supply is tightening, which makes this pullback look more like a squeeze in liquidity than a clean collapse in conviction. BTC price today: around $77,000 […]
Read MoreStrategy Buys 25,000 Bitcoin for $2B, Doubles Down on BTC Treasury Strategy
Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has bought roughly 25,000 Bitcoin for more than $2 billion, and Michael Saylor is once again making the same point with a much bigger wallet: cash is losing buying power, while BTC keeps its hard-money crown. Roughly 25,000 BTC acquired More than $2 billion deployed Strategy keeps expanding […]
Read MoreIran Launches Bitcoin-Settled Hormuz Safe Maritime Insurance Platform in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has reportedly launched a Bitcoin-settled maritime insurance platform called Hormuz Safe for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most strategically explosive shipping corridors on the planet. Hormuz Safe is aimed at maritime cargo insurance in the Strait of Hormuz Payments are settled with Bitcoin, according to the report The platform […]
Read MoreStrategy Buys $2B More Bitcoin, Adding 20,879 BTC to Its Treasury Stack
Strategy has bought another $2 billion worth of Bitcoin, adding 20,879 BTC to its already monster stack and doubling down on the corporate treasury strategy that made the company famous. 20,879 BTC added to holdings About $2 billion spent on the purchase Strategy remains one of the largest public corporate holders of Bitcoin Move reinforces […]
Read MoreCapital B Buys 192 BTC as Bitcoin Treasury Hits 3,135 BTC Amid New Funding Round
Capital B has turned fresh fundraising cash into more bitcoin, buying 192 BTC for €13 million, or about $15.1 million. The France-based bitcoin treasury company now holds 3,135 BTC and is still leaning hard into its strategy of stacking sats on corporate balance sheets. 192 BTC bought for €13 million ($15.1 million) 3,135 BTC now […]
Read MoreDOGEBALL Presale Uses Cardano Hype, 3,000% ROI Pitch and DOGEPAY Promise
DOGEBALL is being pitched as the next big crypto presale, with Cardano used as the “missed opportunity” bait and a promised 3,000% ROI dangled in front of buyers. The pitch leans on urgency, token burns, a custom Ethereum Layer 2, and a payment product called DOGEPAY — a familiar cocktail of hype, scarcity, and FOMO. […]
Read MoreMichael Saylor Hints at Another Massive Bitcoin Buy as Strategy Raises $2.03B
Michael Saylor Hints at Another Massive Bitcoin Buy as Strategy Raises $2 Billion Michael Saylor has once again flashed the market’s favorite not-so-subtle clue that Strategy may be preparing another major Bitcoin purchase. After posting the familiar orange-dot accumulation chart with the caption “Big Dot Energy”, traders immediately started sniffing around for the next BTC […]
Read MoreBitcoin Long-Term Holders Stack 316K BTC as Fed Looms Over Market
Bitcoin long-term holders are stacking sats again while the Federal Reserve looms over the market like a wet blanket with a printer attached. Supply in these stronger hands has climbed to 15.26 million BTC, the highest level since August 2025, while exchange reserves keep drifting lower and whales continue to accumulate. Long-term holder supply: 15.26 […]
Read MoreKalshi Hits $4B Weekly Volume as Prediction Markets Go Mainstream
Kalshi has crossed $4 billion in weekly trading volume for the first time, a milestone that says a lot about where prediction markets are heading. What used to look like a quirky side bet for nerds, traders, and political junkies is starting to look like a serious market category with real liquidity, real demand, and […]
Read MoreBitcoin Exchange Inflows Rise as Binance BTC Volume Shifts to U.S. Session
Bitcoin is sending mixed signals: more coins are edging back onto exchanges, while Binance BTCUSDT trading volume has suddenly swung hard into the U.S. session. That’s not a doom-and-gloom setup by itself, but it does suggest the market is getting more sensitive to short-term positioning, liquidity, and who’s actually showing up to trade. Bitcoin exchange […]
Read MoreBitcoin Institutional Holdings Hit 4.16M BTC as Supply Tightens Fast
Bitcoin is getting soaked up by corporations, ETFs, governments, and crypto-native firms at a pace that keeps shrinking the amount of coin actually available to trade. That’s good for adoption, great for legitimacy, and potentially nasty for volatility when demand suddenly shows up. 4,164,790 BTC are now held by 345 institutions Strategy and BlackRock’s IBIT […]
Read MoreBitcoin Price Slips to $77K as Volume Fades and Fear Stays High
Bitcoin price slipped back toward $77,000 as trading volume faded, sentiment stayed stuck in fear, and the market looked less interested in buying the dip than in standing around with its hands in its pockets. BTC traded at $77,021 at 02:25 UTC on May 18 Spot volume fell 12.14% to about $23.0 billion Crypto Fear […]
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