cryptocurrency
BTC Eyes Best Weekly Performance in Over Three Months With Push Toward $79,000
Bitcoin has rebounded strongly from earlier weekly declines, positioning itself for what could be its most impressive weekly close since late January. The leading cryptocurrency is now trading in proximity to the $79,000 threshold, marking a significant recovery within the current trading period. This turnaround represents a notable shift in market sentiment, as Bitcoin has...
MicroStrategy Temporarily Halts Bitcoin Accumulation Before First Quarter Results
MicroStrategy has signaled a temporary suspension of its aggressive Bitcoin purchasing strategy as the company prepares to release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday. Michael Saylor, the company’s executive chairman and prominent Bitcoin advocate, indicated this strategic pause comes at a time when financial analysts are projecting the firm will report a loss...
Figure Technologies Posts $1B Monthly Volume as Traditional Finance Embraces Blockchain Infrastructure
Mike Cagney’s Figure Technologies has achieved a significant milestone by processing over one billion dollars in transactions during a single month, marking a turning point for blockchain adoption in traditional financial markets. The fintech company has been working for years to eliminate intermediaries from credit systems by leveraging distributed ledger technology for asset tokenization and...
Majority of Americans Skeptical of Trump Team’s Crypto Oversight Capabilities, Survey Reveals
A recent survey conducted by CoinDesk has uncovered significant skepticism among American voters regarding the Trump administration’s ability to properly regulate the cryptocurrency industry. The polling data indicates that most respondents harbor concerns about whether current government officials can effectively oversee digital asset markets without conflicts of interest clouding their judgment. The survey’s most striking...
Survey Reveals U.S. Voters View Cryptocurrency as Economic Negative, Distrust AI Similarly
Recent polling data indicates that American voters remain skeptical about cryptocurrency’s role in the financial system, with traditional banking institutions continuing to hold their trust. The survey findings show that most respondents view digital assets as having a detrimental impact on economic stability rather than offering meaningful solutions to financial access challenges. This sentiment reflects...
New Poll Reveals Cryptocurrency Ranks Low Among American Voter Concerns for Upcoming Elections
A recent CoinDesk survey has uncovered a sobering reality for the digital asset industry: cryptocurrency issues barely register on the political radar of American voters as the nation approaches its next electoral cycle. The comprehensive poll, which gathered responses from 1,000 randomly selected registered voters across the United States, paints a picture of public indifference...
Consensus 2026 Miami: Key Sessions and Events Worth Your Attention
The cryptocurrency industry’s flagship gathering, Consensus 2026, launches this week in Miami, bringing together policymakers, executives, and innovators for what promises to be a pivotal moment in digital asset evolution. Among the highlighted programming, the Policy Summit stands out as a critical venue where regulatory frameworks and industry advocacy will take center stage. As governments...
BTC Climbs Higher While Derivatives Markets Show Cautious Optimism on $84K Target
Bitcoin continues its upward trajectory in early May 2026, though derivatives traders remain skeptical about the cryptocurrency reaching $84,000 before month’s end. According to options market data, there’s merely a 25 percent probability priced in for BTC hitting that psychological milestone within the next few weeks. The current rally appears fundamentally driven by corporate treasuries...
Crypto Market May Face Narrative Challenge in Push Past Six Figures, Expert Warns
Bitcoin’s path back to the $100,000 milestone might not hinge on discovering a compelling new story, according to market analysis emerging this week. As investor attention fragments across competing technology sectors, the cryptocurrency industry confronts a potential obstacle in generating the narrative momentum that historically fueled major price rallies. The observation highlights a shifting landscape...
Mining Equities Surge Past 85% While Bitcoin Itself Struggles in 2026
The cryptocurrency mining sector is experiencing a remarkable divergence from Bitcoin’s performance this year, with publicly traded mining companies posting substantial gains even as the underlying digital asset trends downward. Leading mining stocks have collectively delivered positive returns in 2026, with some equities soaring as much as 85 percent year-to-date, creating an unusual disconnect between...
Payward Acquires Bitnomial to Strengthen US Derivatives Trading Infrastructure
Kraken’s parent company Payward has finalized its acquisition of Bitnomial, marking a strategic expansion into the regulated US cryptocurrency derivatives market. This move grants Payward access to a comprehensive suite of licenses that operate under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s regulatory framework. The deal positions the exchange group to offer end-to-end derivatives services across multiple...
BitMine Acquires Third Batch of ETH from Ethereum Foundation in Week-Long Selling Spree
The Ethereum Foundation has completed its third over-the-counter transaction with BitMine within a seven-day period, offloading an additional 10,000 ETH tokens. This latest sale brings the foundation’s total liquidation to approximately $47 million worth of Ethereum over the past week, sparking renewed debate within the cryptocurrency community about the organization’s treasury management strategy. The rapid...