· May 18

Ukraine moves toward national bitcoin reserve amid push for crypto regulations

Ukraine is preparing to establish a National Bitcoin Reserve as part of new digital asset regulations, signaling a strategic shift in its cryptocurrency policy. Draft legislation supporting the reserve is nearing completion, following earlier efforts to regulate digital assets that faced legislative challenges. Discussions include creating a new regulatory body...
· May 16

The Coinbase Hack Compromised One Million Customers’ Information

Coinbase disclosed a security breach involving support agents—employees and contractors outside the U.S.—who provided hackers with access to customer data in exchange for a ransom demand of $20 million. Approximately one million customers’ personal data was compromised, including names, addresses, Social Security number fragments, masked bank details, government ID images,...
· May 13

Dubai taps Crypto.com to enable crypto payments for govt services

The Dubai government signed an agreement with Crypto.com to introduce crypto payments for government services as part of its cashless strategy. This initiative aims for 90% of financial transactions in Dubai’s public and private sectors to be cashless by 2026, using stable cryptocurrencies likely including stablecoins. Payments made through Crypto.com’s...
· May 10

Dogecoin Surges 10%, Bitcoin Nears $104K Amid Renewed ‘Risk-on’ Sentiment

Bitcoin surged past $100,000, nearing $104,000 for the first time in over two months amid improving macroeconomic sentiment and Ethereum’s successful Pectra network upgrade. Altcoins saw gains led by Dogecoin’s 10% rally and Ethereum’s 3.5% rise, while other major cryptocurrencies like Solana, Cardano, XRP, and BNB also experienced increases of...
· May 10

Bitcoin yet to hit $150K because outsiders are ghosting — Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, attributes Bitcoin’s price not reaching $150,000 to short-term holders selling while new long-term investors enter the market. He explains that many Bitcoin holdings are transitioning from governments, lawyers, and trustees who lack a long-term perspective, leading to liquidity exits as prices rally. Saylor notes that...
· May 8

Bitcoin Nears $100K as Trump Teases ‘Big’ Trade Deal

Bitcoin neared $100,000 as President Donald Trump announced an imminent tariff deal with a “big, highly respected country,” possibly the U.K. The trade agreement is expected to ease inflationary pressures and improve conditions for investing in crypto, tech, and other risk assets. Bitcoin’s recent rally, up over 5% in 24...
· May 7

Bitcoin Races Above $97K on U.S./China Trade Deal Progress

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to meet Chinese officials in Switzerland to discuss trade issues, signaling a potential easing of tariffs between the two nations. China’s Ministry of Commerce confirmed their willingness to engage with the U.S. after assessing national interests and global expectations. The positive signals from...
· May 5

SHIB Plunges 7.4% in One Week, but Market Sentiment Remains Cautiously Optimistic

Shiba Inu (SHIB) experienced a 7.4% decline, testing a critical support level at $0.0000127 after significant selloffs in early May. Despite volatility, institutional interest is growing, with 109 new millionaire SHIB wallets added in April 2025, totaling 860 millionaire addresses. Futures open interest nearly doubled in April, indicating cautiously optimistic...