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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.

A16z sides with CFTC against states seeking to ban prediction markets
May 2, 2026 9:51 am

A16z sides with CFTC against states seeking to ban prediction markets

Venture capital firm a16z argues that state crackdowns on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket conflict with federal law and hurt market access for ordinary users.

Riot posts $167M in Q1 revenue as data center arm pulls in $33M in first quarter
May 2, 2026 6:18 am

Riot posts $167M in Q1 revenue as data center arm pulls in $33M in first quarter

Riot Platforms reported $167.2 million in Q1 2026 revenue, with its new data center business contributing $33.2 million as Bitcoin mining income fell.

Ethereum Foundation sells another 10,000 ETH to BitMine in third OTC deal
May 2, 2026 4:03 am

Ethereum Foundation sells another 10,000 ETH to BitMine in third OTC deal

The Ethereum Foundation has now sold roughly $47 million worth of ETH to BitMine in a week, drawing fresh criticism over the pace and scale of its sales.

Bitcoin mining stocks climb in 2026 as BTC lags behind
May 2, 2026 3:00 am

Bitcoin mining stocks climb in 2026 as BTC lags behind

All major mining stocks are up in 2026, with gains of up to 85% while Bitcoin remains down on the year.

Bitcoin doesn’t need a fresh narrative to reclaim $100K: Analyst
May 2, 2026 2:11 am

Bitcoin doesn’t need a fresh narrative to reclaim $100K: Analyst

With attention spilling into multiple other technology sectors, crypto may struggle to capture a strong, price-driving narrative, a crypto analyst says.

Bitcoin rally extends, yet BTC options price only 25% chance of $84K in May
May 2, 2026 12:42 am

Bitcoin rally extends, yet BTC options price only 25% chance of $84K in May

Institutional investors and corporate-level Bitcoin accumulation remain the primary drivers of BTC’s price gains, despite the lack of bullish leverage.

CLARITY Act stablecoin yield rules finalized: ‘Go time’ for crypto bill
May 1, 2026 9:29 pm

CLARITY Act stablecoin yield rules finalized: ‘Go time’ for crypto bill

Galaxy Digital head of research Alex Thorn expects the banking industry to “increase their opposition efforts” following the release of the final stablecoin yield provisions.

Three Bitcoin data points suggest a rally to $80K is imminent
May 1, 2026 5:14 pm

Three Bitcoin data points suggest a rally to $80K is imminent

Bitcoin chases $80,000 as rising spot volumes and futures open interest suggest the market has shifted back in the bulls’ favor.

XRP sentiment hits 2-year high, but why is price stuck?
May 1, 2026 3:22 pm

XRP sentiment hits 2-year high, but why is price stuck?

XRP social media sentiment has turned bullish following integration with Rakuten Wallet, but resistance at $1.40 could cap the upside.

Price predictions 5/1: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, XMR
May 1, 2026 3:07 pm

Price predictions 5/1: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, XMR

Technical charts suggest that Bitcoin’s rally continuation is fully dependent on bulls securing a weekly close above $75,000.

Price predictions 5/1: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, XMR
May 1, 2026 3:07 pm

Price predictions 5/1: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, XMR

Technical charts suggest that Bitcoin’s rally continuation is fully dependent on bulls securing a weekly close above $75,000.

DeFi can freeze stolen funds, but not everyone agrees it should
May 1, 2026 10:00 am

DeFi can freeze stolen funds, but not everyone agrees it should

Crypto faces backlash for freezing stolen funds and for doing nothing, with expectations pulling in opposite directions.

Did Dogecoin bottom first? DOGE price poised for 20% gains as whales return
May 1, 2026 8:42 am

Did Dogecoin bottom first? DOGE price poised for 20% gains as whales return

Dogecoin whale wallets hit record DOGE holdings as the price rallies 23.5%, strengthening the memecoin’s rally chances in May.

Bitcoin ETFs draw $2B in April for highest monthly inflows this year
May 1, 2026 6:53 am

Bitcoin ETFs draw $2B in April for highest monthly inflows this year

US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted strong April inflows as Bitcoin rallied, with IBIT leading gains despite late-month outflows across funds.

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