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Bitcoin climbs past $80K for the first time since January
May 4, 2026 2:54 am

Bitcoin climbs past $80K for the first time since January

Bitcoin soared as the MSCI AC Asia Index rose to a new high on Monday, an early indicator that investors viewed the weekend developments in a reasonably positive light.

CFTC sees mixed responses to prediction market rulemaking
May 4, 2026 1:35 am

CFTC sees mixed responses to prediction market rulemaking

The CFTC received more than 1,500 responses to its prediction market rulemaking proposal, with respondents divided on how it should police the platforms.

‘Stablecoins’ are an outdated term from crypto’s early years: a16z
May 4, 2026 12:44 am

‘Stablecoins’ are an outdated term from crypto’s early years: a16z

John Palmer, a developer and brand adviser, said it "feels like a bug" to call them stablecoins and that they should have a self-defined and non-reactionary name.

Strategy takes Bitcoin buying breather ahead of Q1 earnings report
May 3, 2026 5:56 pm

Strategy takes Bitcoin buying breather ahead of Q1 earnings report

Michael Saylor signaled a “pause” on BTC buying ahead of Tuesday’s earnings report, with Wall Street expecting a loss for Q1.

Bitcoin preps highest weekly close since January as BTC price nears $79K
May 3, 2026 12:26 pm

Bitcoin preps highest weekly close since January as BTC price nears $79K

Bitcoin canceled out the week's earlier losses to tease the highest weekly BTC price candle close since the end of January near $79,000.

Americans distrust crypto, AI as industry super PACs flood midterms, poll finds
May 3, 2026 9:00 am

Americans distrust crypto, AI as industry super PACs flood midterms, poll finds

A new Politico poll finds most Americans distrust crypto and AI, raising questions about whether candidates backed by industry super PACs could face voter backlash.

Iran’s largest crypto exchange founded by sons of family tied to supreme leaders: Reuters
May 3, 2026 7:12 am

Iran’s largest crypto exchange founded by sons of family tied to supreme leaders: Reuters

Nobitex, Iran’s largest crypto exchange, was founded by brothers linked to the powerful Kharrazi family, which has ties to the country’s supreme leaders.

New York forces Uphold to pay $5M over fraudulent crypto investment scheme
May 3, 2026 4:56 am

New York forces Uphold to pay $5M over fraudulent crypto investment scheme

New York AG Letitia James secured a $5 million settlement from Uphold for promoting CredEarn, a crypto savings product that misled users about its risks.

Crypto industry will be ‘just fine’ if CLARITY Act doesn’t pass: Chris Perkins
May 3, 2026 1:51 am

Crypto industry will be ‘just fine’ if CLARITY Act doesn’t pass: Chris Perkins

The efforts of the SEC and CFTC chairmen indicate that the crypto industry will not suffer without the CLARITY Act, according to crypto executive Chris Perkins.

Bitcoin logs best monthly performance in 12 months during April
May 2, 2026 11:29 pm

Bitcoin logs best monthly performance in 12 months during April

Despite being the best-performing month in the past 12 months, Bitcoin still came in slightly below its historical average, according to CoinGlass data.

Wallets seized by OFAC may not be Iranian; other state actors instead: Analyst
May 2, 2026 6:00 pm

Wallets seized by OFAC may not be Iranian; other state actors instead: Analyst

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that wallets the US targeted as part of Operation Economic Fury were linked to Tehran, but analysis of the wallets' characteristics suggests otherwise.

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