Cryptocurrency News

Bitcoin crossed $80,000 on May 4, 2026, snapping weeks of range-bound trading as institutional buying and a mass short liquidation combined to push the leading cryptocurrency past its most-watched resistance level. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $80,039, breaking above key resistance for the first time in weeks. Capriole data shows institutions absorbing 500%+ of daily mined…Read More

The blocking statute invoked by MOFCOM requires other companies conducting commercial activities in the country to disregard the sanctions imposed on five domestic refiners linked to Iranian oil transactions, because they constitute an improper extraterritorial application of foreign laws and measures. Key Takeaways: On May 2, China’s MOFCOM invoked the Blocking Statute against U.S. OFAC…Read More

Kevin Warsh cleared a Senate Banking Committee vote on April 29 and is expected to chair his first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting June 16-17, 2026, as futures and prediction markets put the odds of a rate hold above 93%. Key Takeaways: Kevin Warsh cleared a 13-11 Senate Banking Committee vote on April 29,…Read More

Coinbase says prediction markets should stay under CFTC oversight, arguing event-based contracts already fit within federal derivatives law. The company laid out four points in a comment letter and public post. Key Takeaways: Coinbase urged the CFTC to regulate prediction markets under existing derivatives law. Federal oversight could prevent fragmented state enforcement across interstate prediction…Read More

Rakuten Wallet added XRP access to one of Japan’s largest consumer payment networks, a rollout highlighted by a Ripple manager on April 30. Users can convert Rakuten Points into XRP, trade in-app, and charge Rakuten Cash through Rakuten Wallet for spending via Rakuten Pay across more than 5 million merchant locations. Key Takeaways: Rakuten Wallet…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine From NYSE Gut Punch to ‘One App for Money’: Exodus Bets Self‑Custody Can Power Everyday Life Exodus used its hometown summit in Omaha to argue that self-custody is moving from niche crypto tool to full-stack payments infrastructure, even as the company navigates regulatory scars and a softer market. This post From NYSE Gut…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Stock Pops 9% As Bitcoin Price Pumps Back to $78,000 Shares of Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) surged roughly 9% on Friday as Bitcoin clawed back to the $78,000 level. This movement comes just days after Executive Chairman Michael Saylor delivered a headline-grabbing keynote at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas. MSTR…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Exodus (EXOD) Announces Official UFC Deal and Revised, Self-Custody Money App In front of shareholders and customers in Omaha, Exodus dived deep into Exodus Pay and announced a high-profile UFC sponsorship. This post Exodus (EXOD) Announces Official UFC Deal and Revised, Self-Custody Money App first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Galoy Pushes Deeper Into U.S. Banking With All-in-One Bitcoin Platform Galoy is rolling out an expanded Bitcoin-native banking platform aimed at helping U.S. banks and credit unions integrate lending, payments, and custody without overhauling their core systems. This post Galoy Pushes Deeper Into U.S. Banking With All-in-One Bitcoin Platform first appeared on Bitcoin…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Lending Proof-of-Reserves, Volatility-Proof Loans, and Backs Tether Merger Plan Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced a series of product updates and strategic moves at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference. This post Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Lending Proof-of-Reserves, Volatility-Proof Loans, and Backs Tether Merger Plan first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine…Read More