Bitcoin Falls to Two-Month Low as Stocks Hit Record Highs

Bitcoin fell to its lowest level in almost two months on Tuesday as cryptocurrencies continue to diverge from traditional equity markets. Bitcoin (BTC) fell to a low of $70,023 on Coinbase early on Tuesday, its lowest level since April 7, marking a daily decline of more than 4% and a weekly loss of 8%, according…

Bitmine Buys $52M ETH, Tom Lee Says Fundamentals Strong

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has purchased another $52 million worth of Ether (ETH), with its chair, Tom Lee, saying that the token’s price isn’t yet reflecting the Ethereum blockchain’s strengths. “Over the past week, we acquired 26,497 ETH,” Lee said in a statement on Monday. “In our view, ETH prices are not reflecting the strengthening of…

Japan’s Ruling Party Pushes Crypto ETFs, Yen-Denominated Stablecoins

A group of lawmakers within Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are seeking reforms to the country’s cryptocurrency taxation system, as well as support for initiatives for the development and adoption of yen-denominated stablecoins. According to a Monday Nada News report, the LDP’s Parliamentary Association for the Promotion of Blockchain delivered recommendations to Finance Minister Satsuki…

Radiant to Wind Down After Failing to Recover From 2024 Hack

Crypto lending protocol Radiant Capital says it will start closing down as it failed to establish a “viable path forward” after North Korea exploited it for $50 million in October 2024. Radiant’s decentralized autonomous organization said in a blog post on Monday that its inability to recover the stolen funds, secure new capital and maintain…

Bitcoin Derivatives Show Bulls Making Moves Despite $70K Sell-off

Key takeaways: Whale’s bullish positioning in the Bitcoin derivatives market is failing to counter the heavy spot selling pressure.  The slight discount on USDT indicates capital is exiting to fiat, exposing the Bitcoin futures leverage risks. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $71,000 on Monday for the first time in seven weeks, liquidating $276 million in leveraged…

Digital asset firm Keyrock plans to acquire BlockFills out of bankruptcy

Keyrock, a Brussels-based digital asset services firm, is in the process of acquiring bankrupt crypto trading and lending firm Blockfills, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. A Keyrock spokesperson told CoinDesk that the acquisition is subject to court approval. According to a bankruptcy filing, Keyrock agreed to a purchase price of $3.25…

Debate on CLARITY Act Continues this Week as US Senate Returns

US Senate consideration of the Digital Asset Clarity (CLARITY) Act is likely to resume as members reconvene this week after an extended Memorial Day holiday. Many US lawmakers and crypto industry leaders are pushing for consideration of the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill introduced by Republicans and passed by the House of Representatives…

Hyperliquid’s HYPE Breakout Puts $100 Price Target in Play

Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, has rallied more than 30% in five days to a record high near $74, with a bullish chart breakout now pointing to a potential move above $100. HYPE/USD daily chart. Source: TradingView Key takeaways: HYPE has broken out of a bull pennant pattern, putting its measured upside target near $105. Hyperliquid…

Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Reshapes Debate Around BTC Treasury Companies

Shares of Michael Saylor’s Strategy fell Monday after the company disclosed its first Bitcoin sale since adopting a “never sell” philosophy, prompting fresh scrutiny of the corporate Bitcoin treasury model. Nasdaq-traded MSTR stock was down more than 6.5% to start off the week before paring back some of that decline by early afternoon on Monday….

Ethereum OG Dumps $136M ETH: Will it Push Ether’s Price Lower?

An early Ether (ETH) investor sold their ETH holdings over the past week as the price headed toward $2,000, sparking fears of further losses. However, onchain data tells a different story as traders speculate where ETH/USD might bottom. Key takeaways: An early Ethereum whale sold $136 million in ETH, adding pressure as Ether trades below…