Institutions Are Buying Bitcoin, But They Are Still Selling Ethereum – Discov...
Saturday, May 9,2026,01:00
Bitcoin has been pushing above key resistance levels while Ethereum struggles to match that momentum — and a CryptoQuant report by analyst MorenoDV has identified a structural reason for that divergence that goes deeper than price action or sentiment. The gap between the two assets is not random. It is being built by the most […] .. read more..
Bitcoin Bulls Need One More Signal To Confirm Market Bottom – Details
Saturday, May 9,2026,01:00
The heaviest resistance sitting above Bitcoin’s current price isn’t a round number or a chart pattern — it’s the break-even point of millions of holders who bought in during the past year and are still underwater. Related Reading: Bitcoin Supply Shock: 100,000 BTC Vanish From Exchanges In Under 90 Days One Level Controls The Narrative A CryptoQuant market expert says the “bottom is in” crowd is getting ahead of the data. According to the analyst, Bitcoin must reclaim $88,880 and hold it before any bottom call can be treated as credible. Simply touching that level won’t cut it. The price needs to close above it and stay there — otherwise, the rally is ju... .. read more..
Judge clears path for Aave to move $71 million in ETH linked to North Korea hack
Saturday, May 9,2026,00:16
Judge Margaret Garnett allowed frozen exploit funds on Arbitrum to move to Aave, but the legal freeze follows the assets as terrorism plaintiffs continue their claim. .. read more..
Hyperliquid Policy Center Praises SEC Chair Atkins’ On-Chain Agenda Featuring...
Saturday, May 9,2026,00:00
The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) praised Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins on Friday for what it described as an ambitious effort to improve clarity for on-chain markets. SEC’s On-Chain Guidance Agenda Atkins’ remarks centered on four key areas where he said the Commission should provide more guidance on how regulatory principles translate into the context of on-chain activity. He said that participants should have a clear sense of how on-chain trading systems can function within the regulatory perimeter. Looking ahead, he noted that while the SEC may consider a limited “innovation pathway” soon, he also argued the agency should think about what a future-proo... .. read more..
Bitcoin Retail Exits As Wallets Decline At Fastest Pace In 2 Years
Saturday, May 9,2026,00:00
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin network is observing the fastest exodus of holders in nearly two years, a potential sign that retail is taking profits. Bitcoin Total Amount Of Holders Has Declined Recently According to data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment, the Total Amount Of Holders has observed a notable drop for Bitcoin recently. This […] .. read more..
14,600 Bitcoin Sold in Profit in One Day: Here Is How BTC’s Own Structure Bro...
Friday, May 8,2026,23:00
Bitcoin is facing resistance after weeks of upside that carried it significantly above the lows that defined the worst of the correction. The recovery had been building momentum — and today that momentum met a specific kind of obstacle that XWIN Research Japan has analyzed in detail, with findings that change how the decline should be read. Related Reading: Bitcoin Found Support Where Recent Buyers Can’t Afford to Lose: Discover the Mechanics Bitcoin briefly fell below $80,000 today. Ethereum dropped under $2,300. More than $90 billion was erased from the combined crypto market cap from recent highs, with approximately $331 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours — nearly $100 mill... .. read more..
Crypto Money Floods US Politics As PACs Spend $7.2M Across 5 States
Friday, May 8,2026,23:00
With less than six months until US voters pick their next Congress, political action committees backed by crypto are making clear they intend to shape who gets elected — and who doesn’t. Related Reading: America’s Crypto Future Is Unstoppable, According To Eric Trump A War Chest With Deep Pockets Fairshake, a PAC funded by crypto […] .. read more..
Coinbase Says AWS Cooling Failure Crashed Exchange During Turbulent Week— CEO...
Friday, May 8,2026,22:25
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN ) Chief Executive Brian Armstrong said an overheating issue inside an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center triggered the exchange outage that disrupted trading and withdrawals for users this week. The disruption came during a turbulent stretch for Coinbase after the company reported weaker-than-expected quarterly results and announced plans to cut roughly 14% of its workforce as it pushes to become "lean, fast, and AI-native." This Is ‘Never Acceptable’ For hours, traders across crypto markets speculated about the cause of the outage as users reported problems accessing accounts, executing trades and moving funds. Armstrong addressed the incident in a p... .. read more..
XRP Pulls Back, But TD Sequential Flashes Buy Signal
Friday, May 8,2026,22:00
A crypto analyst has highlighted how the Tom Demark (TD) Sequential has given a buy signal for XRP following its latest pullback. XRP Has Seen A TD Sequential Signal On Its 4-Hour Chart In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has shared a TD Sequential signal that has appeared in the 4-hour price of XRP. The “TD Sequential” here refers to an indicator from technical analysis (TA) that’s generally used for pinpointing potential locations of reversal in an asset’s price. Related Reading: XRP Network Quiet: Adoption & Activity Plunge From 2024 Peak The indicator involves two phases. In the first phase, called the setup, candles of the same color are counted up to... .. read more..
Bitcoin Slips To $79,500 As $277 Million Exits Spot ETFs
Friday, May 8,2026,21:30
Bitcoin has seen a pullback to levels below $80,000 as netflow data related to the US spot ETFs shows the exit of a notable amount of capital. Bitcoin Spot ETF Netflow Has Broken Its 5-Day Green Streak According to data from SoSoValue, the Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have just registered a red day. The […] .. read more..
SIREN price rally meets sellers at $1.22
Friday, May 8,2026,21:00
SIREN price surged 22% on Binance perpetuals on May 8, hitting $1.2965 before a sharp 4H reversal warned of seller resistance. SIREN price posted a 22% gain on Binance perpetuals on May 8 before a 4H reversal flagged seller resistance.… .. read more..
These Catalysts Can Trigger The Next XRP Price Run, But Can It Reach $3?
Friday, May 8,2026,20:30
Market analysts are identifying new catalysts that could propel XRP to explosive highs. A leaked footage shared by Crypto analyst Don Digital Finance highlights two catalysts from a theorized pricing model that could trigger a massive price surge for XRP. Meanwhile, other experts are focusing more on XRP’s payment rails and utility, predicting a price rally to $3. While most XRP price projections in the market are often based on speculation and hype, the leaked model treats the cryptocurrency as a functional tool for banks and institutions. This means that a higher XRP price is required or even mandated for the system to remain efficient. Leaked Model Predicts XRP Price Rally Between $5 ... .. read more..
Kalshi valuation reaches $22bn after Coatue raise
Friday, May 8,2026,20:26
Kalshi’s valuation has hit $22bn after a $1bn Series F led by Coatue, doubling its worth in just five months. Kalshi’s valuation has hit $22bn after a $1bn Series F led by Coatue, doubling its worth in just five months.… .. read more..
Ethereum Shortfall Says Price Is Headed Lower Unless This Happens
Friday, May 8,2026,20:00
Ethereum has moved higher with the broader crypto market this week, but its rebound is now facing a technical test that may decide whether the move has real strength or only a reflection of Bitcoin’s momentum. A recent technical outlook points to a shortfall on the ETH daily candlestick chart, as the price continues to […] .. read more..
Kraken’s Etana fraud suit targets CEO Russell
Friday, May 8,2026,19:30
Kraken’s Etana fraud case alleges a Ponzi-like scheme diverted more than $25m in client funds. Kraken’s Etana fraud case alleges a Ponzi-like scheme diverted more than $25m in client funds. Kraken’s parent company Payward filed a second amended complaint on… .. read more..
Senate Banking Committee plans to hold key market structure hearing on Thursday
Friday, May 8,2026,19:20
The Senate Banking Committee announced it would hold its markup hearing for the Clarity Act on March 14. .. read more..
Why Google Chrome installed a secret AI model
Friday, May 8,2026,19:20
Google Chrome has been silently installing a 4GB AI model called Gemini Nano on users’ devices without consent, a researcher found. Google Chrome is silently installing a 4GB AI model on users’ devices without consent, a researcher found. Privacy researcher… .. read more..
XRP Network Quiet: Adoption & Activity Plunge From 2024 Peak
Friday, May 8,2026,19:00
Data shows the XRP blockchain has seen a steep drop in metrics related to activity and adoption, indicating that the earlier speculative wave has faded. XRP New Addresses & Active Supply Have Both Plummeted In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest trends in the new addresses and monthly active supply of XRP. The former metric is a measure of the daily total number of wallets coming online on the blockchain for the first time, while the latter tracks the amount of the cryptocurrency’s supply that became involved in at least one transaction over the past month. Related Reading: Bitcoin Reclaims Short-Term Holder Cost Basis—What It Means Fir... .. read more..
Tennessee Republicans erase last Black majority district
Friday, May 8,2026,18:55
Tennessee Republicans have erased the state’s last Black majority congressional district, splitting Memphis into three GOP-leaning seats. Tennessee Republicans have erased the state’s last Black majority congressional district, splitting Memphis into three GOP-leaning seats. The Republican-controlled legislature passed the new… .. read more..
April jobs report beats forecasts at 115,000
Friday, May 8,2026,18:35
The US April jobs report showed 115,000 positions added in April, nearly doubling the consensus forecast of 62,000. The US April jobs report showed 115,000 positions added in April, nearly doubling the consensus forecast of 62,000, according to data the… .. read more..
Ethereum Has Surpassed Bitcoin By 320% In This Major Metric, Is Price Next?
Friday, May 8,2026,18:30
Recent on-chain reports show that Ethereum (ETH) has greatly surpassed Bitcoin (BTC) in a key metric, suggesting that the flagship cryptocurrency may not be as dominant as once thought. According to Santiment data, Ethereum’s holder count has exceeded Bitcoin’s by a staggering 320%, highlighting a surge in adoption and investor interest. With the market experiencing […] .. read more..
Oxford finds warmer AI chatbots make more mistakes
Friday, May 8,2026,18:00
Oxford researchers found AI chatbots trained for warmth make significantly more factual errors and validate false beliefs more often Oxford researchers found AI chatbots trained for warmth make significantly more factual errors and validate false beliefs more often, according to… .. read more..
Why Trump is quietly retreating on Iran war goals
Friday, May 8,2026,17:45
Trump has abandoned his Iran war maximalist demands as polls drop and peace talks remain deadlocked Trump has abandoned his Iran war maximalist demands as polls drop and peace talks remain deadlocked, with analysts and the president’s own conduct making… .. read more..
Pundit Predicts When The XRP Price Will Rally To $12
Friday, May 8,2026,17:30
A crypto analyst has laid out a technical case for XRP reaching between $8 and $12 by April 2027. This technical case is purely based on XRP’s price pattern on the weekly candlestick timeframe chart and a projection of where the cryptocurrency goes from here. XRP Can Technically Rally $8 To $12 The foundation of the pundit’s prediction is a multi-year ascending channel that has governed XRP’s price structure since the 2020 bear market lows. The cryptocurrency has been moving within a long ascending channel that stretches from the 2020 low to the 2021 rally, the 2022-2023 accumulation area, and the latest market cycle since 2024. Related Reading: Analyst Sets $220,000 Minimum ... .. read more..
S&P 500 at record 7,400 underlines a full‑risk‑on backdrop for crypto
Friday, May 8,2026,17:30
The S&P 500’s push to a record near 7,400 confirms a late‑cycle, full‑risk‑on regime where Bitcoin and major crypto assets are again trading as high‑beta extensions of U.S. equities rather than as independent hedges. Gate’s futures data and European tape… .. read more..
XRP ETF Holdings Unveiled By $5 Trillion Asset Manager UBS: A Tale Spanning N...
Friday, May 8,2026,17:25
UBS, the financial giant that manages more than $5 trillion in assets, disclosed this week that it holds positions tied to XRP through XRP ETF vehicles and trust structures. The filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows that UBS’s involvement with XRP did not begin this quarter, and—according to one expert—should be […] .. read more..
US Senate Banking Committee Expected to Hold a Formal Vote on CLARITY Act as ...
Friday, May 8,2026,17:15
The Senate Banking Committee is expected to hold a formal CLARITY Act vote as early as next week, Coinbase said at Consensus 2026. Coinbase says the CLARITY Act is heading for a Senate Banking Committee vote as early as next… .. read more..
Ethereum Whales Loses Nearly 25% Of Their Holdings Amid Market Shift
Friday, May 8,2026,17:00
With the crypto market turning slightly bearish, the Ethereum price has lost the $2,300 mark, raising questions about the stability of its recent upswing. Amid this sideways price action, a report shows that a fading bullish sentiment among Ethereum whales is evidenced by a significant decline in their holdings. Large ETH Players’ Portfolio Shrinks Sharply […] .. read more..
Coinbase rebounds as altcoins surge with bitcoin holding above $80,000
Friday, May 8,2026,16:59
Tokenization and digital asset-infrastructure stocks climbed as SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled support for onchain finance rules. .. read more..
Barclays Turns Bearish On Coinbase Following Q1 Woes, Slashing Price Target T...
Friday, May 8,2026,16:49
Coinbase (COIN) opened the quarter with a rough financial showing. After the exchange reported major losses in its first-quarter earnings, Barclays responded by cutting its price target for COIN, while Bank of America trimmed its target more modestly. Two Wall Street Takes On Coinbase Barclays lowered its Coinbase price target to $107 from $140, maintaining an Underweight rating following the company’s release. Bank of America, by comparison, reduced its target to $218 from $234 while keeping a Buy rating. Barclays anchored its downgrade on what it said was a significant miss across both revenue and adjusted EBITDA. It noted that even though certain segments of Coinbase’s activity came ... .. read more..
Why NATO allies are reconsidering US leadership
Friday, May 8,2026,16:40
NATO allies are openly questioning whether the US should still lead the alliance following Trump’s decision to launch strikes on Iran without consulting them. NATO allies are questioning US leadership after Trump launched strikes on Iran without consulting the alliance,… .. read more..
Meta’s USDC pilot draws fire as Senator Warren demands stablecoin transparency
Friday, May 8,2026,16:30
Warren’s letter asks Mark Zuckerberg to explain by May 20 which stablecoins and wallets Meta is using, how it selects issuers like Circle, what data it collects from linked wallets and how it will separate social and financial businesses. Senator… .. read more..
Iran launches Hormuz attack on US Navy destroyers
Friday, May 8,2026,16:15
Iran launched a Hormuz attack against three US Navy destroyers on May 7, with all missiles and drones reportedly intercepted. The US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz on May 7… .. read more..
Ethereum Sees Sharp Decline In High-Leverage Long Positions — See What Happen...
Friday, May 8,2026,16:00
Ethereum is experiencing a notable shift in derivatives positioning as high-leverage long positions decline sharply across the market. The reduction suggests that many overly aggressive bullish trades have either been closed voluntarily or forced out through recent liquidation events. Could Ethereum Be Preparing For A Short Squeeze Next? Crypto investor and data analyst known as CW on X pointed out that Ethereum is going through a significant deleveraging phase as high-leverage long positions continue to decline significantly across the market. At the same time, short positions have increased slightly, indicating that the market is not yet heavily crowded on the bearish side. Related Rea... .. read more..
Why the White House rejects strict AI regulation
Friday, May 8,2026,15:45
The White House says voluntary partnerships, not strict mandates, are the right approach to AI regulation. The Trump administration released its National Policy Framework for AI regulation in March 2026, built around voluntary industry agreements rather than top-down mandates. The… .. read more..
Here’s How Much Ripple’s CTO XRP Holdings Would Be Worth If He Never Sold
Friday, May 8,2026,15:30
Debates surrounding the XRP holdings of former Ripple Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, continue to emerge across the crypto market. New updates from an XRP researcher show just how many tokens Schwartz held and how much this would have been worth each year from 2012 to 2026 if he had never sold off his […] .. read more..
Bitcoin outperforms gold by roughly 36% since Iran war began
Friday, May 8,2026,15:30
Since the start of the 2026 Iran war, Bitcoin has outperformed gold by roughly 35–36% on a relative basis, as BTC rose mid‑single digits while gold slipped and the BTC/gold ratio surged. Data from multiple market trackers show that since… .. read more..
Bitcoin At $80,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Trade Flat On Friday
Friday, May 8,2026,15:27
Bitcoin jumped above $80,000 as Middle East tensions continue to linger. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC ) $80,028 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH ) $2,316 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL ) $91.69 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP ) $1.41 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE ) $0.1082 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB ) $0.0 5 6419 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 80,057 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $204.98 million. SoSoValue data shows net outflows of $277.5 million from spot Bitcoin ETFs on Thursday. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw net outflows of $103.5 million. In the past 24 hours, top gainers include Ondo, siren and Celestia. Notable Developments: ‘Most Of The Crypto... .. read more..
Trump and Xi bring AI risks to Beijing
Friday, May 8,2026,15:25
Trump and Xi may put AI risk talks on their May 14-15 Beijing summit agenda, US media reports said. The US and China are considering launching formal AI dialogue channels ahead of the Trump-Xi summit scheduled for May 14 and… .. read more..
Tokenization Within The System: A Familiar Pattern In An Unfamiliar Wrapper
Friday, May 8,2026,15:12
Every few years, the capital markets are declared to be on the brink of disruption. And every few years, something interesting happens instead. The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent release regarding the New York Stock Exchange's (NYSE) proposed rule change ( Release No. 34-105260 ) to permit the trading of tokenized securities is the latest example. It has all the language of innovation, including blockchain, tokenization, and digital representation, but the structure tells a different story. Under the proposal, tokenized securities must look exactly like their traditional counterparts in every way that matters. They must have the same CUSIP, the same economic a... .. read more..
AI agents fueled a frenzy of startup building at the Consensus Miami EasyA ha...
Friday, May 8,2026,15:12
Nearly 1,000 developers competed at the venue, from ecosystems like Base, Solana, and others arriving from companies like Microsoft and Google, most racing to build products around the theme of AI agents. .. read more..
Shapiro sues Character.AI over fake psychiatrist
Friday, May 8,2026,14:55
Josh Shapiro has sued Character.AI after a chatbot falsely posed as a licensed Pennsylvania psychiatrist and offered medical advice to a state investigator. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro sued Character.AI on May 6, targeting the company’s chatbots for allegedly practicing medicine… .. read more..
OpenAI’s GPT-5.5-Cyber arms cyber defenders
Friday, May 8,2026,14:37
OpenAI has released GPT-5.5-Cyber to vetted cyber defenders, giving them reduced guardrails for specialized security workflows. OpenAI released GPT-5.5-Cyber on May 7 in limited preview, targeting security professionals defending critical infrastructure. The company describes it as the most permissive model… .. read more..
AI predicts XRP price for May 22, 2026
Friday, May 8,2026,14:36
With XRP price trapped in a consolidation around $1.40 since early February, Finbold AI Agent – an advanced financial assistance … Continue reading The post AI predicts XRP price for May 22, 2026 appeared first on Finbold . .. read more..
AI predicts XRP price for May 15, 2026
Friday, May 8,2026,14:36
With XRP price trapped in a consolidation around $1.40 since early February, Finbold AI Agent – an advanced financial assistance … Continue reading The post AI predicts XRP price for May 15, 2026 appeared first on Finbold . .. read more..
Binance Co-Founder Tells Cathie Wood: Stablecoins Should Be Paying You—Here's...
Friday, May 8,2026,14:35
Binance (CRYPTO: BNB ) founder Changpeng Zhao told ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood that stablecoins should generate interest for users—yet Tether (CRYPTO: USDT ) won’t do that anytime soon, because it built dominance without offering yields. Tether Leaving Room For Competition Zhao explained that Tether moved early and built dominance without paying users. Newer stablecoins are now offering yields, creating an opening for competition. “Stablecoins should generate interest for the users,” Zhao stated during the ARK Invest podcast. “I don’t think Tether is going to do that anytime soon. They’ve achieved dominant position without doing that because they were t... .. read more..
SEC chair Atkins signals new rules for onchain markets, AI-driven finance
Friday, May 8,2026,14:32
The SEC chair linked the rise of AI-powered financial systems with growing demand for blockchain-based market infrastructure and automated settlement. .. read more..
IREN's Next Stop Could Be $100 Thanks To Nvidia Partnership: Bernstein
Friday, May 8,2026,14:32
IREN Ltd (NASDAQ: IREN ) could have significant upside ahead, with Bernstein citing the company's new $3.4 billion AI cloud partnership with NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA ) as catalst for its $100 price target. The new target, with a reaffirmed outperform rating, implies roughly 76% upside from IREN's May 7 closing price of $56.85. NVIDIA Partnership Changes The Story Bernstein analysts said the long-term strategic agreement gives IREN both critical AI infrastructure credibility and stronger access to next-generation GPU supply, The Block reported on Friday. The deal also includes an equity option allowing NVIDIA to invest $2.1 billion into IREN at $70 per share. According to Bernst... .. read more..
Here’s The Next Major Bitcoin Resistance To Watch Out For Before A Crash
Friday, May 8,2026,14:30
Bitcoin’s climb back above $82,000 has led to bullish conviction among investors. However, an interesting technical analysis suggests that the rally may still be part of a corrective structure, not the start of a clean impulsive breakout. That difference is important, because the analysis shows that Bitcoin is now approaching a resistance band that could decide whether the rebound continues or turns into another trap for late buyers. Bitcoin Heads Into Major Resistance Zone The BTC price climbed back above $80,000 this week, with the move supported by strong inflows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs. However, crypto analyst Tara is not convinced this bullish move tells the full story. Related ... .. read more..
TeraWulf’s HPC revenue tops Bitcoin mining for first time as AI pivot acceler...
Friday, May 8,2026,14:30
TeraWulf’s Q1 2026 results show $21 million in AI/HPC hosting revenue versus under $13 million from Bitcoin mining, marking the first quarter where high‑performance compute has overtaken BTC as the company’s primary revenue driver. TeraWulf’s latest earnings show its business… .. read more..