Key takeaways: Bitcoin futures open interest hit a record $72 billion, signaling rising use of leverage among institutional investors. $1.2 billion in shorts at $107,000 to $108,000 are at risk of liquidation, boosting BTC’s breakout odds. The aggregate open interest in Bitcoin (BTC) futures surged to a record high on May 20, raising questions about … Read more
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A simmering dispute between Ripple Labs chief executive Brad Garlinghouse and Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) burst into the open on Monday, May 19, after the senator’s staff cancelled a meeting with the fintech executive and declined to offer a new date. Ripple … Read more
Tim Burton and his dog, Levi. Tim Burton Productions Iconic director Tim Burton is taking his love of dogs to a new level by creating designs for PETA merch featuring his dog, Levi. Dogs, of course, have been frequently featured throughout Burton’s film work, dating back to his classic stop-motion animated short Vincent, featuring Abercrombie, … Read more
From major network upgrades to multi-million dollar presales and confirmed exchange plans, these coins are backed by strong developments that are driving renewed interest. This list covers the best crypto for 2025 based on the latest updates as of May 2025. Whether it’s utility-driven growth, institutional traction, or community-led adoption, each coin here has something … Read more
Peirce made the comments in Washington D.C. on Monday during the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) event dubbed “SEC Speaks.” Peirce Pushes Back: SEC’s Approach ‘Must Be Corrected’ SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, affectionately known as “Crypto Mom” by some, began her speech on Monday at the regulator’s “SEC Speaks” event, with a deliberately selected … Read more
Key Takeaways: Ethereum is forming a bull flag on the daily chart, with a potential breakout above $3,600. If ETH reclaims the 2-week Gaussian Channel mid-line, a 90% rally could occur. Ethereum (ETH) price is consolidating between $2,400 and $2,750 on its daily chart, forming a bull flag pattern with sights on the $3,000 to … Read more
TL;DR Ripple and Coinbase are reportedly competing to acquire Circle, with supposed offers exceeding $10 billion. The stablecoin issuer is said to favor Coinbase due to their shared history with USDC, but one X user believes Ripple has the better chance of winning the bid. The Contested Duel Earlier this year, Circle – the financial … Read more
A new report from River reveals that the United States dominates Bitcoin ownership globally, holding about 40% of all available Bitcoin. With 14.3% of its population owning Bitcoin, the U.S. outpaces Europe, Oceania, and Asia combined. The United States is the global Bitcoin superpower. Our new report breaks down how this advantage can fuel the … Read more
DigiAsia’s stock soared by 91% on May 19, closing at 36 cents. This happened after the company announced it would start holding Bitcoin as part of its treasury plan. The fintech firm, based in Indonesia, said it plans to raise $100 million to begin building its BTC reserves, joining a growing list of public companies … Read more
Bancor, the creator of a smart contract-based automated market maker, is suing Uniswap for patent infringement, alleging the decentralized finance exchange has used its technology without permission and profited significantly from it. According to the May 20 announcement of the lawsuit, Bancor designed the technology in 2016 and patented it in January 2017. The technology … Read more