Banking
Adoption
Maldives bets $8.8 billion on blockchain to counter economic and debt challenges
Maldives' $8.8 billion finance city aims to both transform its economy and attract crypto investments in a tax-free haven.
Macro
US port exec warns of empty shelves in 5-7 weeks – what it means for Bitcoin price
Bitcoin faces pressure as U.S. import contraction threatens supply chains.
Analysis
Bitcoin slides below $95,000 as weekend macro pressures weigh on markets
Bitcoin's retreat reflects broader financial tension amid rising yields and geopolitical uncertainties.
ETFs
Large $422 million inflow into Bitcoin ETFs as BlackRock dominates with $351 million
With $351 million inflow, BlackRock outpaces rivals in expanding Bitcoin ETF assets.
Investments
European Bitcoin treasury company launches $20B Bitcoin strategy
The Blockchain Group targets up to 260,000 BTC by 2033 amid substantial investor backing.
Investments
Goldman Sachs looks to 24/7 tokenized Treasuries, money market trading in US
As regulatory barriers lift, Goldman Sachs embraces blockchain for enhanced trade flexibility.
Macro
Bitcoin edges towards $97,000 as US labor market exceeds job growth expectations
Nonfarm payrolls rise 177k beating estimate of 130k.
Regulation
Senate looks to push through GENIUS stablecoin bill before end of May
Bill aims to establish stablecoin framework mandating 1:1 backing and Federal Reserve oversight for large issuers.
Analysis
Doomsday clock hit 89 seconds to midnight but Bitcoin could turn back time?
Bitcoin's roles as a flexible load balancer, methane mitigator, fixed-supply asset, and decentralized event sequencer could slow the clock.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin mining revenues fall to critical level for older miners as fee income slides post-halving
Bitcoin miners face cash flow challenges amid shrinking fee percentages.
Stablecoins
Stablecoin supply on Binance’s BNB Chain explodes 30% due to USD1’s $2.1B launch
President Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial USD1 stablecoin breaks into top 10 by market cap.
Analysis
Crypto makes up 43% of Robinhood’s transaction revenue as retail traders come back
Retail-driven crypto trading propels Robinhood as market volatility draws grassroots investors back.
