Banking
Analysis
China confirms US tariff suspension, Bitcoin nears ATH with huge green candle to $105k
Gold drops while Bitcoin boasts gains, reflecting shifting investor risk appetites.
Analysis
Bitcoin’s surge above $100k still aligns with global M2 money supply increase from 90 days ago
Bitcoin's 2025 rally and the lagged global money supply narrative continue to captivate traders.
Ethereum
Ethereum gains 30% on Bitcoin in 2 days after 80% drop since 2022
Despite rebound, Ethereum remains 75% below its two-cycle peak relative to Bitcoin.
Technology
XRP payments coming to 6,000 US pharmacies in new $50M healthcare deal
Wellgistics aims to cut transaction times from days to seconds by integrating XRP, disrupting pharmacy payment systems.
Exchanges
Coinbase agrees to acquire Deribit in landmark $2.9 billion deal
Coinbase looks to expand offshore derivatives market presence amid favorable U.S. regulatory climate.
ETF
BlackRock reveals $32 million Q1 revenue from Bitcoin IBIT ETF in new SEC filing
IBIT’s quarterly disclosure highlights inflows despite Bitcoin’s 11.15% price drop and evolving custody framework.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin nears $100k for first time since February as $224 million shorts liquidated
Short positions bear the brunt of $301 million market liquidation.
Macro
Bitcoin at volatile crossroads before crucial Fed guidance expected later today
Bitcoin's price may hinge on Powell's guidance as market braces for FOMC cues amid economic turbulence.
Politics
Senate bill seeks to block presidential crypto gains amid TRUMP memecoin controversy
The proposal aims to block potential conflicts of interest by prohibiting officials from financially benefiting from digital assets.
DeFi
New institutional DeFi platform Sentora launches through IntoTheBlock, Trident merger
Merger combines $3 billion in DeFi deployment to meet institutional demand for secure and compliant access.
Crypto
Bitcoin Core’s OP_RETURN limit removal divides crypto community
Supporters claim OP_RETURN removal aligns Bitcoin Core policy with miner practices
Politics
MELANIA memecoin insiders reportedly make over $150 million including pre-sale trades
Financial Times reports regulatory gaps and political branding in digital assets challenge crypto market integrity.
