Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) hit 64.98% in the first week of May, which is its highest since 2021. And this has started the chatter about the delayed altcoin season. Independent analyst Markus Thielen shared on social media how the consistent trends that indicated when traders might rotate capital into altcoins are no longer valid. The underperformance … Read more
Ripple unleashes a $25 million RLUSD initiative to uplift U.S. education, delivering digital asset-powered classroom support and driving transformative impact for students and educators nationwide. Ripple Pledges $25M in RLUSD to Support US Educators Ripple announced on May 5 a $25 million education initiative in collaboration with Donorschoose and Teach For America, pledging support for … Read more
As the crypto community braces for the upcoming Federal Reserve announcements, fluctuations in the Bitcoin chart signify a potential storm for altcoins. Predictions are ripe, as analysts dissect the trajectory of Solana (SOL), Chiliz (CHZ), and CEEK Coin, focusing on their dollar value outlook for the week ahead. What Lies Ahead for Solana?Can Chiliz and … Read more
China’s Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 50.7 in April from 51.9 in March, the latest data published by Caixin showed on Tuesday. The data missed the market forecast of 51.7 in the reported period by a wide margin. AUD/USD reaction to China’s Services PMI The Chinese proxy, the Australian Dollar (AUD) remains deep … Read more
GOAT Gaming today unveiled “Amy,” its first AlphaGOAT Pro AI agent—an autonomous digital competitor designed to play, earn, and provoke in real time. Amy represents the frontier of interactive, AI-driven entertainment, merging gameplay, social engagement, and monetization into a single entity that lives within Telegram and beyond. Developed by the team behind Mighty Bear Games, … Read more
The Bitcoin developer community is embroiled in a debate over PR 32359 proposal introduced by veteran developer Peter Todd, removes the existing 83-byte limit on OP_RETURN outputs and eliminates customization options for node operators. Entities like Citrea, Stacks Foundation, and Taproot Wizards support the changes due to their potential commercial benefits, such as enabling larger … Read more
Have you been keeping an eye on the evolving landscape where traditional finance meets the cutting edge of digital assets? If so, you’ve likely noticed the increasing attention regulators are paying to the cryptocurrency space. A recent report highlights just how significant this focus has become, with SEC filings mentioning ‘cryptocurrency’ reaching an all-time high. … Read more
President Donald Trump’s electrifying endorsement of crypto signals a massive momentum shift, as he vows U.S. dominance in digital assets, blasting rivals and touting crypto’s unstoppable popularity. Trump: I Want Crypto Because Millions of People Want It U.S. President Donald Trump voiced strong support for cryptocurrency during a May 4 interview on NBC’s Meet the … Read more
Samourai Wallet’s lawyers allege federal prosecutors suppressed advice that the firm didn’t need a license before they charged executives at the crypto mixing service months later. In a May 5 letter to a Manhattan federal court, lawyers for Samourai co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Hill said prosecutors disclosed that the US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes … Read more
PayPal to launch mobile contactless payments in German stores using Mastercard support Installment plan “Ratenzahlung To Go” expands to physical retail for the first time in Europe Cashback rewards to be offered for contactless in-store purchases via the PayPal app PayPal has confirmed it’s bringing mobile contactless payments to physical retail stores across Germany this … Read more