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  • Bitmine Pushes $13.1 Billion Treasury as 5,180,131 ETH Position Reshapes Crypto Balance04 May 2026 20:05Bitmine Pushes $13.1 Billion Treasury as 5,180,131 ETH Position Reshapes Crypto BalanceBitmine Immersion Technologies has unveiled a $13.1 billion treasury, with ethereum comprising roughly $12.1 billion of the total. Key Takeaways: Bitmine reached $13.1 billion in holdings on May 3, 2026, including 5.18 million ETH and 200 Bitcoin. Ranking as the #2 global treasury, Bitmine now trades $625 million daily, outpacing firms like DoorDash. Thomas Lee […]
  • UAE Intercepts Missiles as Bitcoin Surges Past $80K, Triggering $270M Liquidations04 May 2026 19:16UAE Intercepts Missiles as Bitcoin Surges Past $80k, Triggering $270m LiquidationsOn May 4, bitcoin reclaimed the $80,000 threshold, hitting a three-month high of $80,617 and pushing its market cap past $1.6 trillion. 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 in liquidations as Brent crude hit $115 amid […]
  • Blackrock IBIT Drives Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Post $163M Weekly Gains04 May 2026 18:13Blackrock IBIT Drives Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Post $163M Weekly GainsA volatile week in crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended on a strong note for bitcoin, where a late surge in inflows reversed an otherwise weak start. Ether, meanwhile, extended its cautious trend, while XRP and Solana remained largely subdued with marginal outflows. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $162.8M inflows, boosted by Blackrock IBIT’s $136.6M. Ether […]
  • DTCC Tokenization Draws 50+ Firms for Live Securities Testing04 May 2026 17:16DTCC Tokenization Draws 50+ Firms for Live Securities TestingDTCC will begin limited live tokenized securities trades in July with more than 50 firms participating, ahead of a planned October launch. The initiative brings blockchain-based functionality to DTC-custodied assets while maintaining existing ownership rights and protections. Key Takeaways: DTCC plans July live trades before an October rollout for tokenized securities markets. Participation includes over […]
  • Taco Tech Tuesday Returns to Miami for Consensus Week With Cinco de Mayo Edition at Crysp Studio04 May 2026 17:00This sponsored press release was provided by [Client Name] and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Taco Tech Tuesday (TTT), the flagship blockchain and technology networking series, well known for previous standout events such as Taco Tech Tuesday ETHDenver Edition and […]
  • World Liberty Alleges Justin Sun Used Threats and Shorting to Hit WLFI Token04 May 2026 16:24World Liberty Financial has filed a defamation lawsuit against TRON founder Justin Sun in a Miami-Dade County court. The lawsuit alleges that Sun orchestrated a deliberate campaign of misinformation to damage the company’s reputation. Key Takeaways: WLF sued Justin Sun in Miami on May 4, 2026, over claims he defamed the Trump-backed crypto venture. The […]
  • Binance Launches Withdrawal Lock Feature to Block Forced Fund Transfers04 May 2026 15:34Binance Launches Withdrawal Lock Feature to Block Forced Fund TransfersBinance added Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals for one to seven days, targeting forced crypto transfers during in-person coercion. The feature keeps trading and account access available while delaying outgoing transfers by default. Key Takeaways: Binance introduced Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals during user-selected lockdown windows. Coercion risks can bypass passwords, 2FA, and […]
  • Remittance Giant Western Union Ditches Legacy Rails for Its Own Stablecoin04 May 2026 14:35Remittance Giant Western Union Ditches Legacy Rails for Its Own StablecoinIssued by Anchorage Digital, the Solana-based dollar-pegged stablecoin comes to revitalize the remittances and settlements processes at Western Union, which rely largely on legacy rails that trap idle liquidity to function properly. Key Takeaways: Western Union launched its 1st stablecoin, USDPT, on Solana with Anchorage Digital Bank. Solana’s 24/7 settlement capabilities free up idle liquidity […]
  • Tether Mints 5 Billion USDT in Two Weeks as Liquidity Signal Builds Alongside Bitcoin Rally04 May 2026 14:05Tether has minted 5 billion USDT across Ethereum and Tron over the past two weeks, including a fresh 1 billion USDT issuance, in a liquidity injection that analysts read as a bullish demand signal for the broader crypto market. Key Takeaways: Tether minted 5B USDT in two weeks, including 1B USDT on Tron on May […]
  • WTI and Brent Surge Following False Reports of US Warship Attack in Hormuz04 May 2026 13:01WTI and Brent Surge Following False Reports of US Warship Attack in HormuzThe prices of the two most relevant oil benchmark futures shot up after reports indicated that a U.S. warship was recently struck by the IRGC, reigniting the hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz. Nonetheless, U.S. officials have denied these reports. Key Takeaways: CENTCOM denied reports of 2 IRGC missiles striking a U.S. ship during Trump’s […]