21Shares will launch its Hyperliquid ETF as HYPE more than doubles from January lows and issuers race for spot exposure.
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Solana ETFs recorded their strongest weekly inflow since February as SOL futures open interest climbed nearly 30%. Is SOL bracing for a rally to $120?
ERNIE 5.1 hits the top of Chinese AI leaderboards while spending a fraction of what rivals do. Baidu calls it a "parameter efficiency" leap.
Bitmine's rapid ETH accumulation and staking strategy could centralize Ethereum's network, posing risks to decentralization and market stability.
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The surge in tokenized RWAs, led by government bonds, highlights a shift towards blockchain for liquidity and efficiency, challenging traditional finance.
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Aster's fee-free swap promotion may intensify competition, pushing stablecoin conversion fees toward zero, benefiting active traders.
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Denmark's political shift towards a center-right government may influence future policy directions, though defense support for Ukraine remains steadfast.
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Escalating US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supply chains, heightening geopolitical and economic risks.
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The EF's Protocol team, formerly Protocol R&D, is the core group responsible for designing and developing the Ethereum base layer.
USDC issuer Circle launched a suite of tools designed to let AI agents hold money, pay for services, and transact without human involvement.
Trump's visit to China could reshape global economic dynamics, impacting tech, trade, and crypto markets amid geopolitical tensions.
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MARA Holdings sold roughly $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin during the quarter to retire debt and improve liquidity.
Trump's rejection heightens US-Iran tensions, diminishing nuclear deal prospects and impacting regional stability and market confidence.
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Prolonged oil market recovery may lead to sustained higher prices, impacting global economies and intensifying geopolitical tensions.
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CleanSpark said Q2 bitcoin mining revenue came in at $136.4 million, a 25% decrease from a year ago when it posted $181.7 million.
The strike exacerbates regional instability, complicating diplomatic efforts and increasing the risk of prolonged military engagements.
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Increased leadership instability in the UK government could lead to significant political shifts and impact Labour Party's future strategies.
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Prolonged Iran conflict and high energy costs could strain global economies, impacting diplomatic relations and energy market stability.
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Escalating UAE-Iran tensions may lead to increased regional instability, potential airspace closures, and disruptions in global oil markets.
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The House Freedom Caucus's push against CBDCs highlights growing privacy concerns and could boost demand for private digital currencies.
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Cowboy Space's orbital data centers could revolutionize AI infrastructure, addressing energy demands and opening new markets in space technology.
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The merger could reshape the edtech landscape, emphasizing AI skills and potentially influencing global education and workforce development.
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Crypto leaders are the most confident they’ve been in months—but a major vote on the Senate Banking Committee this week could still go many ways.
MoonPay acquired Dawn Labs and launched Dawn CLI, expanding its AI native infrastructure push into trading automation.
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Strategy CEO Phong Le said last week that Bitcoin’s daily trading volume — averaging more than $60 billion — is large enough to absorb the company’s $1.5 billion in annual dividend payments without moving the market. Related Reading: Nearly 80% Of Bitcoin Supply Hasn’t Moved As Long-Term Holders Tighten Grip That comment preceded co-founder Michael Saylor’s latest post “Back to work, BTC” on X Sunday, a phrase he has used before to signal an imminent purchase. A Pattern That Repeats Strategy typically buys Bitcoin the day after Saylor posts that message. The company last bought on April 27, picking up 3,273 coins for around $255 million. That brought its total stash to 818,334 BTC, worth roughly $61.8 billion at the time of publication, according to data from Strategy’s own website. Its average purchase price per coin sits at about $75,537 — meaning the position is up around 7.6%. Back to work. $BTC pic.twitter.com/HLbBv5Sbbx — Michael Saylor (@saylor) May 10, 2026 The buying announcement follows a week-long pause Strategy took ahead of its first-quarter 2026 earnings call. During that call, Saylor said something that raised eyebrows: the company might sell some of its Bitcoin from time to time to fund dividends for holders of its credit instruments. For a company that had long held the position of never selling, that statement landed hard. Reactions From Both Sides Not everyone took it as bad news. Strategy investor Adam Livingston argued that periodic sales could actually benefit the treasury by helping finance future Bitcoin purchases. Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow said the ability to sell gives Strategy more flexibility in the financial markets. But others pushed back, warning that a company that both buys and sells Bitcoin at scale could create a cycle that puts downward pressure on the spot price. Le pushed back on that concern. He told CNBC that Strategy owns about 4% of Bitcoin’s total supply but said he does not believe the company drives prices in either direction. Sales, he said, would be limited to specific situations — covering dividend yields and deferring taxes. Related Reading: Swiss Bitcoin Reserve Effort Withdrawn After Resistance From Central Bank Clarifying The Scope Saylor offered his own framing during the earnings call. “We’ll probably sell some Bitcoin to fund a dividend, just to inoculate the market, just to send the message that we did it,” he said. That wording suggests the move is more about signaling than volume — a controlled, deliberate action rather than a broader shift in strategy. Whether markets read it that way remains to be seen. For now, based on Saylor’s Sunday post, another Bitcoin purchase appears to be coming. Featured image from Bitpanda, chart from TradingView
The EU's sanctions highlight the urgent need for enhanced crypto regulation, increasing compliance demands and reshaping digital finance oversight.
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Opening 401(k)s to private markets could boost GDP but raises concerns about liquidity risks and volatility impacting retirement security.
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Michael Saylor sat down with CoinDesk on selling bitcoin for dividends, retiring debt with STRC proceeds, and why critics who say Strategy buys the weekly top are missing the point.
Bitcoin looks set for another blockbuster week, but potential resistance at $84,000 could complicate the rally. Will altcoin consolidation continue?
Financing from Neuberger Berman will increase Ripple Prime’s capacity to offer margin lending and other brokerage services to institutional clients trading across crypto and traditional markets.