Coinbase Warns Against State-by-State Prediction Markets Chaos, Backs CFTC Oversight
Coinbase recently filed a formal comment letter with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), arguing that prediction markets are derivatives that fall under federal jurisdiction and should stay there. The company warned that letting states write their own rules for these markets would recreate the regulatory “total chaos” that Congress built the federal derivatives framework […]
Bitcoin short-term cost basis approaches profitability, but $80K must flip to support first
Crypto markets turned euphoric as BTC traded above $80,000, but a rally through short-term holders’ cost basis is needed to cement the bull trend.
Bitcoin Price Reclaims $80,000 Amid Surging ETF Demand, Positive Iran News
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Reclaims $80,000 Amid Surging ETF Demand, Positive Iran News Bitcoin price crossed the $80,000 threshold late Sunday and into today, posting a brief 2% gain over 24 hours to reach a high of $80,750 — a level analysts describe as a major psychological resistance zone that has flipped to potential support. […]
GameStop’s $55.5 billion eBay takeover bid puts its $368 million bitcoin stash in the crosshairs
The video game retailer’s proposed acquisition plan revives question on whether its $368 million bitcoin stash could be sold to fund the expansion.
Ethereum EIP-8141 Aims to Remove 3 Intermediaries in Fees
Ethereum developers are exploring a new proposal that could simplify how transaction fees are paid while improving privacy at the protocol level. The proposal, known as EIP-8141, introduces structural changes that may reduce reliance on intermediaries and reshape user interactions on-chain. EIP-8141 Introduces Frame Transactions for Fee Handling One key element of EIP-8141 is “frame
Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin to Transform Global Payments
Western Union has introduced USDPT on Monday, May 4, a U.S. dollar-denominated payment stablecoin, marking a shift toward digital-first financial systems. The company sees this move as a transformation in cross-border payments. It reflects rising demand for faster, regulated, and transparent infrastructure across global markets and institutional financial networks. The USDPT is completely backed by
XRP Price Prediction: OpenAI CFO Joins XRP Firm Ahead of Nasdaq Listing
XRP price is now trading at the $1.40 level, and the prediction around it turns bullish. A headline board appointment has injected fresh institutional credibility into the Ripple ecosystem. Evernorth Holdings, the Ripple-backed XRP treasury company, filed its second SEC S-4 amendment this week, naming OpenAI Foundation CFO Robert Kaiden and Antalpha COO Derar Islim […]
Does The Ethereum 300% Boost In Capacity Mean Price Can Rise 3x To $6,000?
The upcoming Ethereum scaling upgrade is drawing attention across the market, raising a critical question about whether a major leap in network capacity can translate into equally strong price growth. The idea sounds straightforward, but the relationship between infrastructure and valuation is rarely that direct. Does A 300% Capacity Increase Translate To A 3x Ethereum […]
Bitcoin-Funded ‘Satoshi Scholarship’ Opens Lomond School Doors to Global Students
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin-Funded ‘Satoshi Scholarship’ Opens Lomond School Doors to Global Students Lomond School in Helensburgh, Scotland has launched a fully funded “Satoshi Scholarship,” extending its experiment with Bitcoin from the payments desk into the heart of school life. The award will cover two years of tuition and boarding at Burnbrae, the school’s boarding house, […]
DPRK Calls Cyber Theft Accusations ‘Absurd Slander’ Driven by Reptile Media
North Korea-linked actors have been frequently connected to large-scale crypto hacks, thefts, and laundering operations in recent years. But the isolated nation’s foreign ministry denies involvement in global cyber fraud. DPRK Slams “Reptile Media” In an official statement, a spokesperson from the regime’s Foreign Ministry called the accusations unfounded and politically motivated by the United […]
Zcash Holds Key Range as Rising Shielded Activity Supports May Price Outlook
Zcash price action in April shows a steady shift in structure as the asset holds above key technical levels after a strong rally. Price peaked near the $400 range before entering a controlled consolidation between $300 and $380. This range now defines the short-term trend as traders watch for the next move. The current formation […]
If GameStop buys eBay, Bitcoin payments could suddenly have a 135M-buyer marketplace test case
GameStop’s unsolicited $55.5 billion bid for eBay could give the video game retailer a far larger e-commerce platform, a broader resale network, and a potential opening to test whether Bitcoin can move beyond corporate treasuries into consumer payments. On May 4, GameStop offered $125 a share for eBay in a cash-and-stock proposal that values the […]