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Daily Crypto News
Hosted by Matt Diemer · EN
Daily Crypto News in 20 Minutes or Less.
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May 8: Coinbase Reports Second Straight Quarterly Loss, Arbitrum DAO Votes on $70M Kelp DAO Relief
May 800:11:14Tap to summarizeBitcoin dips below $80K on U.S.-Iran tensions and oil spike, while Coinbase reports its second straight quarterly loss and announces 14% workforce cuts. Arbitrum DAO votes to unlock $70M for Kelp DAO exploit relief, Solv Protocol migrates $700M tokenized Bitcoin to Chainlink, and 21Shares launches the first Canton Network ETF. Australia ramps up crypto supervision, Elizabeth Warren questions Meta’s stablecoin plans, and TON achieves record 0.6-second finality. Markets are cautious with focus on geopolitical risks, institutional earnings, and regulatory progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →May 7: MoonPay Acquires Israeli Security Firm for $100M, and Fidelity Turns Bullish on Bitcoin
May 700:07:38Tap to summarizeBitcoin holds above $81K with improving sentiment as MoonPay acquires Israeli security firm Sodot for $100M and Fidelity releases a strongly bullish report on Bitcoin. Coinbase faces new scrutiny while lawmakers reach a deal on a key crypto market structure bill provision. A crypto whale sues Coinbase over a $55M phishing loss, Bittrex challenges its $24M SEC settlement, and TON achieves record 0.6-second finality. Meme coins are rebounding as risk appetite returns, and several major presales raised over $40 million in the last two days — markets show cautious optimism with focus on institutional moves and regulatory progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →May 6: Coinbase Launches Institutional ETH Staking
May 600:06:20Tap to summarizeBitcoin breaks above $82K on dovish Fed signals and strong institutional momentum, with Coinbase launching a major new Ethereum staking service and BlackRock filing for a tokenized Treasury fund. The SEC issues new guidance on AI trading tools, the U.S. House advances stablecoin legislation, and Hong Kong approves its first licensed platforms under the new regime. A $19M exploit hits Base chain, while Consensus Miami continues with major partnership announcements. Markets are showing clear bullish momentum with focus on institutional adoption, regulatory progress, and altcoin rotation potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Cinco de Mayo: Bitcoin Breaks Above $81K
May 500:11:36Tap to summarizeBitcoin has broken above $80,000, triggering short liquidations and shifting sentiment toward a potential altseason as ETF inflows remain strong. The White House confirmed lawmakers have reached a compromise on the crypto market structure bill with a markup expected this month, while the U.S. House advances stablecoin legislation requiring 100% reserves. DTCC plans to launch tokenized securities trading in July, and Consensus Miami 2026 is underway. A new wave of supply-chain attacks is raising alarms, and several altcoins are coiling for potential breakouts. Markets are showing renewed bullish energy with focus on regulatory progress and institutional adoption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bitcoin Is Running — But the Market Isn’t
May 400:04:49Tap to summarizeCraig’s read right now is pretty straightforward: Bitcoin is still trending higher, printing higher lows and higher highs, but the move doesn’t feel clean or broadly supported. He calls it a “hated rally” — price is moving up, but without strong conviction across the market. The weekly action was messy, volatility spiked, and while Bitcoin has pushed to new highs in this recent leg, he’s watching closely to see if any real momentum follows or if this stalls out.The bigger story is dominance. Bitcoin dominance has broken out and is now sitting around 61%, rising for five straight weeks. That tells you exactly what’s happening under the surface: this is a Bitcoin-led move, not a full market rally. Most altcoins are still lagging hard. Ethereum, Binance, Cardano, and others are either sideways or still in weaker structures, with very little consistent trend. Even some of the stronger names are struggling to keep up.Craig’s takeaway is that opportunity right now is selective, not broad. Bitcoin has been the cleanest trend, while altcoin trades require precision and short-term execution. His focus remains on following the trend where it exists, not forcing trades where it doesn’t. Bottom line: Bitcoin is doing the heavy lifting, dominance is rising, and until that changes, this isn’t a full crypto bull run — it’s a Bitcoin-driven move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →May 4: Kraken Completes $550M Bitnomial Deal
May 400:07:59Tap to summarizeBitcoin holds near $79K as Kraken’s parent completes a landmark $550 million acquisition of Bitnomial to gain full CFTC derivatives capabilities. Strategy pauses Bitcoin purchases ahead of earnings, while North Korean terrorism victims obtain a court order to seize $71M in Arbitrum-frozen Kelp DAO ETH. Ethereum ETFs see continued inflows, XRP Ledger emerges as a $3.6B tokenized energy hub, and fake HSBC stablecoin scams are spreading. Markets remain cautious but supported by institutional developments and regulatory progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →May 1: SBI Holdings Eyes Bitbank Stake, ARK Invest Predicts $16T BTC Market Cap by 2030
May 100:13:26Tap to summarizeBitcoin holds near $77K–$78K with modest gains on big tech earnings optimism while Ethereum ETFs see strong inflows and altcoins like TAO and APT outperform. SBI Holdings is eyeing a stake in Bitbank, Strategy stock hits its first monthly gain in nine months, and ARK Invest forecasts a $16 trillion Bitcoin market cap by 2030. The U.S. House advances stablecoin legislation, Canada proposes banning crypto ATMs, and a new wave of supply-chain attacks is raising alarms. Trump’s crypto ventures have reportedly tripled his net worth to $6.5 billion as the Bitcoin 2026 conference unfolds in Las Vegas — markets show cautious resilience with focus on institutional adoption and regulatory progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →April 30: Tether Pushes Major Merger, and Wasabi Protocol Loses $4.5M
Apr 3000:13:57Tap to summarizeBitcoin holds near $77K ahead of the Fed decision as rising Treasury yields and oil prices create caution, while Dogecoin surges 10% on technical strength. Tether proposes a major merger with Strike and Elektron, Eric Trump calls this Bitcoin’s “greatest period ever,” and Wasabi Protocol loses $4.5M in an admin key compromise. Germany expands euro stablecoins to Solana, South Korea’s Shinhan Card tests tokenization, and trading volume drops to multi-year lows — markets remain defensive with focus on Fed signals, institutional moves, and security incidents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →April 29: No Change at the FED
Apr 2900:06:21Tap to summarizeBitcoin holds near $77K ahead of the Fed decision as investors weigh rate guidance and potential prolonged high rates, while Dogecoin surges 8.5% on technical breakout. Galaxy Digital leads $20M investment in Fence for tokenized credit markets, and MoonPay acquires Israeli security firm Sodot for $100M to expand institutional offerings. Canada proposes banning crypto ATMs over scam concerns, and ZetaChain admits overlooking a bug bounty before a $334K exploit. Tether launches a Bitcoin Lightning faucet in its wallet, and Polymarket sees concentrated profits among a tiny group of users—markets show cautious optimism with focus on institutional inflows, security incidents, and regulatory scrutiny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →April 28: BlackRock ETF Options Open Interest Hits Record, Trump Hosts Crypto Gala at Mar-a-Lago
Apr 2800:08:46Tap to summarizeBitcoin pulls back below $77K on oil surge from Hormuz tensions, despite strong ETF inflows and BlackRock options open interest hitting records. Trump hosted a high-profile crypto gala at Mar-a-Lago, Israel approved its first regulated stablecoin, and Western Union eyes a stablecoin launch for SWIFT-free settlements. Block disclosed $2.2B BTC holdings, BitMine bought big in ETH, and Litecoin saw a reorg. Markets remain cautious with focus on macro oil moves, institutional flows, and regulatory guidance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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