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Influencer Ashcrypto Under Fire for Alleged ROYA Pump-and-Dump Scheme – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: ZachXBT alleged that Ashcrypto ran several pump-and-dump schemes on illiquid CEX-listed altcoins. Evidence shows Ashcrypto called ROYA publicly, then told followers he was
UAE Intercepts Missiles as Bitcoin Surges Past $80K, Triggering $270M Liquidations
Key Takeaways Bitcoin hit a 3-month peak of $80,617 on May 4, possibly signaling the end of the latest crypto winter. Volatility caused $554 million
DTCC Tokenization Draws 50+ Firms for Live Securities Testing
Key Takeaways: DTCC plans July live trades before an October rollout for tokenized securities markets. Participation includes over 50 firms across banking, custody, trading, and
Binance Launches Withdrawal Lock Feature to Block Forced Fund Transfers
Key Takeaways: Binance introduced Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals during user-selected lockdown windows. Coercion risks can bypass passwords, 2FA, and other standard digital safeguards.
WTI and Brent Surge Following False Reports of US Warship Attack in Hormuz
Key Takeaways: CENTCOM denied reports of 2 IRGC missiles striking a U.S. ship during Trump’s Project Freedom. Fearing disruptions to 20% of global crude, WTI
ZachXBT Flags Polyarb as Fake Prediction Market With an Active Wallet Drainer
Key Takeaways: ZachXBT warned on May 4, 2026, that Polyarb hosts an active wallet drainer targeting crypto users. Prominent accounts replying to Polyarb posts amplify
OKX, BlackRock, and Standard Chartered Launch Collateral Framework for Tokenized Treasuries
Global cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced a collaboration with asset management giant BlackRock and multinational bank Standard Chartered to introduce a new utility framework for
Raoul Pal Backs Zcash as Bitcoin’s ‘Younger Sibling’ While ZEC Climbs 8%, Outpacing Altcoins
Key Takeaways: Zcash (ZEC) surged past $400 on May 3, marking its first climb to that level since early 2026. Over $10.5 million in ZEC
These Filipino Students Built an AI and Blockchain-Powered Scholarship Platform to Fix Education Funding
Frustrated by the confusing and scattered process of finding educational funding, a team of Filipino college students took matters into their own hands. They built
$150 Million in Crypto Shorts Liquidated in 60 Minutes as Bitcoin Clears $80,000
Key Takeaways: $150 million in crypto shorts were liquidated in 60 minutes as bitcoin crossed $80,039. Binance futures showed a 62.8% short ratio before the