Bitcoin
Massive $1.9 Million Loss Nukes 11 Winning Bitcoin Trades for Whale
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 5, 2026
Key Takeaways: Wallet 0x004e closed a 700 BTC short on May 5, booking a $1.94M loss on a single trade. The loss erased $1.71M earned
Russia’s Moscow Exchange to Launch SOL, XRP, Tron and BNB Crypto Indexes on May 13 – Bitcoin News
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 5, 2026
Key Takeaways: Russia’s Moscow Exchange will launch crypto indexes for SOL, XRP, TRX and BNB within the next week. Moex will weigh price data from
Bitcoin Breaks $81,000 Behind ETF Inflows, Iran De-escalation and a Short Squeeze
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 5, 2026
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $81,000 on May 5, 2026, its highest price since January, as multiple catalysts converged. April spot BTC ETF inflows totaled $2.44
UAE’s Innovation City Launches Blockchain-Based IDs, Pushing Firms to Instant Checks
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 5, 2026
Key Takeaways: Innovation City launched an onchain identity system on May 4 to replace static PDF business licenses. IOPn’s OPN chain supports 10,000+ TPS to
Crypto Influencer Claims Binance to Relaunch in the Philippines via ‘Backdoor’ in June 2026
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 5, 2026
Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance is allegedly preparing to legally re-enter the Philippine market by June 2026 through a local entity, according to claims made by
Haun Ventures Unveils $1 Billion Fund to Build the Next Financial System
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 5, 2026
Key Takeaways: Haun Ventures launched a $1 billion fund to back startups building the next-generation financial system. Unlike its $1.5B 2022 funds, Katie Haun shifts
Yen Carry Trade on Steroids? Strategist Flags Bitcoin-Linked STRC Yields
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 5, 2026
Key Takeaways: Comparison to the yen carry trade signals potential for large-scale capital reallocation. STRC offers monthly cash dividends, public-market access, and an 11.52% effective
Uphold Rejects New York Claims After $5M Customer Repayment Deal
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 4, 2026
Key Takeaways: Uphold disputed New York’s claims and denied knowingly promoting Cred’s alleged misconduct. Customers will receive more than $5 million through repayments and transferred
Influencer Ashcrypto Under Fire for Alleged ROYA Pump-and-Dump Scheme – Bitcoin News
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 4, 2026
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
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 4, 2026
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