Mel Chancey's transformation from Hells Angels leader to motivational speaker underscores the power of personal renewal and resilience.
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Bitcoin begins the week near $80,100, with crypto markets facing an unusually dense calendar of macro, policy and institutional-positioning catalysts. The immediate question is whether Washington and geopolitics add fresh support to risk assets or reinforce the dollar, oil and rates pressure that has kept broader crypto liquidity selective. #1 Fed Transition Risk Moves To The Senate The first event is the Senate’s May 11 vote tied to Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve nomination. Importantly, this is not simply a final vote to make Warsh Fed Chair. The Senate schedule shows a roll-call vote on cloture for Warsh’s nomination to become a Fed governor, while his separate nomination to become Chair is also on the executive calendar. Related Reading: Binance Founder CZ Sees Major Changes Ahead For Crypto The White House nominated Warsh in March both as Fed Chair for a four-year term and as a governor for a 14-year term. For Bitcoin, the relevance is straightforward: the Fed chair transition affects the forward path of real rates, dollar liquidity and risk appetite. #2 CLARITY Act Vote Becomes The Main Crypto Catalyst The larger industry-specific event comes May 14, when the Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to meet in executive session to consider H.R.3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025. The committee notice sets the session for 10:30 a.m. in Dirksen Senate Office Building 538. The bill matters because it targets the central US market-structure problem: whether specific crypto assets are securities, commodities or something else. The legislation would clarify regulator jurisdiction and potentially support digital-asset adoption, while also addressing the stablecoin-yield dispute between banks and crypto firms. Under a compromise by Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks, rewards on idle dollar-backed stablecoin holdings would be prohibited, while rewards tied to payments or other activity would remain permitted. #3 Trump-Xi Talks Add A Macro Layer The Trump-Xi meeting adds the week’s geopolitical overlay. Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on May 13 (Wednesday), with talks set for Thursday and Friday covering Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, nuclear weapons and critical minerals. US officials also expect discussion of trade and investment forums, possible Chinese purchases of US goods and an extension of a rare-earths truce. For crypto, the transmission channel is macro rather than direct policy. Any de-escalation on trade, rare earths or Iran could ease risk premiums. A harder line, especially around Taiwan or energy flows, would likely support defensive positioning, the dollar and volatility across high-beta assets. #4 13F Filings Will Show Who Bought Or Sold Bitcoin ETFs The institutional signal arrives through the 13F season. The SEC lists the Q1 2026 Form 13F deadline as May 15, with filings due 45 days after quarter-end for managers that meet the reporting threshold. Those filings will show March 31 holdings, not live positions, but they still matter because US spot Bitcoin ETF exposure has become one of the cleanest public windows into institutional allocation. Related Reading: Economic Disaster Is Coming? Top Author Says Hold These Cryptos Or Pay The Price The market will be watching whether banks, hedge funds, advisers and asset managers increased or reduced positions in products such as BlackROck’s IBIT and other spot Bitcoin ETFs during the first quarter. #5 Iran Remains The Risk Premium The Iran war remains the week’s most immediate tail risk. The dollar advanced on safe-haven demand, while Brent crude rose 4.5% to $105.85 after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a US peace proposal, writing: “I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.” That is the pressure point for Bitcoin and broader crypto: higher oil can complicate inflation expectations, support a firmer dollar and reduce the market’s willingness to price aggressive easing. At press time, the total crypto market cap stood at $2.67 trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The conflict's escalation threatens global economic stability and heightens geopolitical tensions, with significant oil market disruptions.
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Crypto.com's UAE license could accelerate digital payment adoption, supporting Dubai's cashless strategy and influencing global crypto regulations.
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Corpay partnered with BVNK to add stablecoin wallets and 24/7 settlement across its 800,000-client global payments network.
The forecasted yuan appreciation could enhance China's global trade leverage, impacting forex markets and potentially stabilizing crypto assets.
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Circle raised $222M in an Arc presale at a $3B valuation; BlackRock, Apollo, and a16z invest as Q1 revenue reaches $694M and USDC hits $77B.
Crypto ETPs drew $858 million in inflows last week, led by Bitcoin with $706 million, as sentiment improved and short-BTC funds saw $14 million of outflows.
North Korea's billion-dollar cybercrime operations reveal a strategic shift towards social engineering in the crypto world.
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The lawsuit alleges ChatGPT provided firearms guidance and tactical advice to the shooter, raising questions about liability for AI firms.
Goldman's assessment may signal a shift in US-China economic dynamics, impacting trade balances, investment strategies, and global market stability.
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AAVE price climbed back above the crucial $100 level this week as bullish momentum returned across the decentralized finance sector. The recovery pushed the token nearly 8% higher on the weekly timeframe, bringing AAVE back toward a major technical resistance zone that has capped price action for months. The latest move comes as improving crypto …
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Bitcoin faced a choice between consolidation and new local highs as $80,000 support held despite flash BTC price volatility and liquidity grabs.
Crypto investors have lost more than $100 million to physical extortion in the first four months of 2026, according to blockchain security firm CertiK, as criminal groups increasingly target the people behind digital wallets rather than the technology securing them. The attacks, known in the industry as “wrench attacks,” use kidnapping, assault, threats, or other […]
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Michael Saylor confirmed the company was prepared to sell bitcoin, reviving a tax loss harvesting strategy first used in 2022.
China's defiance of US sanctions may heighten geopolitical tensions, potentially hindering peace efforts and impacting global oil markets.
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Nearly 600,000 deposits worth $60 million have been collected for a gold T1 phone that has not been delivered to a single confirmed buyer, with terms quietly rewritten in April to remove delivery guarantees.
Nearly 600,000 deposits worth $60 million have been collected for a gold T1 phone that has not been delivered to a single confirmed buyer, with terms quietly rewritten in April to remove delivery guarantees.
Ethereum Foundation's shift from Lido highlights a move towards decentralization, impacting staking dynamics and market liquidity strategies.
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The retention of Australia's 50% CGT discount for crypto supports long-term investment stability, potentially influencing investor behavior and market dynamics.
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Heightened military presence at Ben Gurion Airport may signal increased regional tensions, impacting civilian air travel and market stability.
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Circle raised $222 million for its Arc blockchain token at a $3 billion valuation, drawing backing from BlackRock, Apollo and Bullish.
Circle's Arc blockchain initiative could redefine institutional finance, fostering innovation and competition in the stablecoin market.
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Pi Network co-founder Chengdiao Fan used her recent appearance at the Consensus 2026 in Miami to explain how Pi Network plans to move away from the typical crypto model focused mainly on speculation and token fundraising. During her keynote, Fan said the crypto industry still suffers from “too much value extraction without equivalent value creation,” …
Increased speculation of US military action highlights potential for heightened geopolitical instability and market volatility.
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A crypto analyst has just predicted multiple bullish price targets for Ethereum (ETH), but expecting a major dip to critical support levels first before a sharp rally toward $6,000. From there, he outlines a roadmap to much higher targets, with $24,000 set as the ultimate parabolic zone. The analyst has based his bullish projections on the likelihood that Ethereum can break out of a crucial multi-year channel and advance with strong momentum. Analyst Forecasts Ethereum Price Target Of $1,700 To $6,000 Celal Kucuker, a crypto analyst on X, presented a new bullish outlook for Ethereum on May 9, outlining a steady long-term roadmap to an ultimate target above $24,000. Before this projected bullish run begins, the analyst predicts a potential drop to a price level he calls Ethereum’s “mega support zone.” Related Reading: Analyst Sets $220,000 Minimum Price Target For Bitcoin, But How Will It Get There? Kucuker has set this critical support at $1,760-$1,800, likely expecting ETH to decline to this level and form a strong enough base to set the stage for a potential new bull rally. From this area, the analyst predicts that Ethereum could reverse sharply and potentially experience its first major breakout level around $4,800, about 3% away from reclaiming its all-time high above $4,900 in August 2025. The analyst has outlined these moves on his accompanying chart, showing price moving inside an ascending channel pattern that has been forming since 2020. After reaching $4,900, he predicts that the Ethereum price could break out from the upper trendline of the channel and rise sharply toward $6,000, representing more than a 160% increase from Ethereum’s current price of above $2,300. Kucuker described this bullish target as a “psychological and technical transition zone.” This means that the upper price target is an area where market sentiment for ETH is expected to shift as chart-based barriers break. Usually, a psychological target is a magnet for market attention, similar to when Ethereum reached $2,000 or $4,000. It’s an area that tends to attract sellers and buyers, creating high volume that could lead to a stronger push upward. $24,000 Set As Ultimate Parabolic Target After reaching $6,000, Kucuker expects Ethereum to set its sights on the next bull target around $13,000. He calls this upper range a “cycle extension target,” suggesting that Ethereum’s projected bull market could last much longer and reach valuations driven by extreme momentum or price discovery phases. Related Reading: Ripple’s $12.5 Trillion Claim: How Does XRP Fit Into 13,000 Banks? The chart shows Ethereum consolidating around $6,000 for a while before shooting toward $13,000. Once this target is reached, the cryptocurrency is projected to experience a short-term correction back to the upper trendline again. After bottoming in this area, Kucuker predicts Ethereum could record an explosive price rally toward $24,443. He called this price point a full parabolic target for ETH, marking the timeline of this area around 2028 on his chart. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
BOJ's policy must balance corporate funding risks and economic stability, as global tensions and Japan's high debt limit monetary flexibility.
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Acton's AI-driven smart contracts could revolutionize automation but may also heighten security risks and liquidity fragmentation in the ecosystem.
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BTC briefly topped $82,400 before slipping below $81,000 as traders repositioned around CME futures open and geopolitical risks rattled markets.