An Australian man from the state of Queensland has forfeited Bitcoin, a waterfront mansion and a Mercedes-Benz car after Australian Federal Police claimed the assets could be linked to the proceeds of crime. The AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) said in a May 18 statement that it seized nearly 25 Bitcoin (BTC), alongside the … Read more
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made its second-largest single Bitcoin purchase ever, scooping up more than 1,000 Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency came within 3% of its all-time high. Metaplanet said on May 19 that it purchased 1,004 Bitcoin (BTC) for a total cost of around 15.2 billion yen ($104.6 million), bringing its total holdings to … Read more
Key points: Bitcoin’s rally to $105,980 has traders predicting new all-time highs this week. Traders lift their end-of-year Bitcoin price targets to $200,000 based on technical factors and institutional investor adoption. Bitcoin (BTC) has been stuck in a narrow range for the past few days, but the rally above $105,500 on May 18 increases the … Read more
Coinbase has been hit with a flood of lawsuits after it recently disclosed its user data was breached, with users accusing the crypto exchange of mishandling the incident. At least six lawsuits were filed against Coinbase between May 15 and May 16, which all made various claims that the exchange failed to keep stringent security … Read more
Altcoins Two major altcoins—SUI and Stellar (XLM)—are currently trading at key support and resistance zones, with their next price moves hinging on how they perform in the coming sessions. According to analyst Ali Martinez, the TD Sequential indicator has flashed a sell signal on the 3-day chart for SUI, suggesting a potential short-term correction. However, … Read more
A recent proposal that aims to change Bitcoin’s base unit to make it easier to understand as a payment tool has run into opposition, with critics saying Bitcoin’s satoshis are no more confusing than the dollar’s cents. Bitcoin developer John Carvalho introduced Bitcoin Improvement Proposal-177 on April 23, which seeks to eliminate the concept of … Read more
Metaplanet’s strategic acquisition of Bitcoin has not only expanded its holdings significantly but also transformed its stock market performance. The company’s aggressive BTC investment strategy has positioned it as a formidable player in the crypto landscape, with impressive month-over-month stock gains. “Our continued investment in Bitcoin underlines our commitment to embracing cryptocurrencies as a core … Read more
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,004 bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 7,800 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,134,304 yen per bitcoin, amounting to a total investment of approximately … Read more
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MAY 18: Alex Caruso #9, Cason Wallace #22 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 … More of the Oklahoma City Thunder react during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 18, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE … Read more
A group of Coinbase users from Illinois have filed a class-action lawsuit against the crypto exchange, alleging that its identity checks violate the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Plaintiffs Scott Bernstein, Gina Greeder and James Lonergan claimed in the May 13 lawsuit filed in a federal court that Coinbase’s “wholesale collection” of faceprints for … Read more