Trump’s crypto ties ‘add a certain level of challenge’ to passing bills — Coinbase exec
Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal addressed some of the concerns raised by US lawmakers and industry leaders around President Donald Trump’s crypto ventures, and how they may affect related legislation. Speaking at the Consensus conference in Toronto on May 15, Grewal said there had been “hiccups” in Congress...
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Legacy forex, payments platforms ‘hate’ stablecoin adoption — Kevin O’Leary
Global foreign exchange and payments platforms are lobbying hard against stablecoins, which stand to significantly disrupt their business models, investor Kevin O’Leary said during a keynote address at Consensus 2025. Legacy forex and payments platforms often extract large fees for servicing cross-border cash transfers and stand to lose out...
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"The world is trying to hoard Bitcoin right now" — Eric Trump
There is an ongoing race across the world for Bitcoin accumulation, according to Eric Trump, the second-eldest son of US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a crypto conference in Toronto on May 15, Trump said that from families to government funds, “everybody in the world is trying to hoard...
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DDC Enterprise Announces Bitcoin Reserve Strategy, Targets 5,000 BTC Within 36 Months
Bitcoin Magazine DDC Enterprise Announces Bitcoin Reserve Strategy, Targets 5,000 BTC Within 36 Months DDC Enterprise Ltd., a China- and U.S.-based consumer brand and e-commerce company, has announced plans to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, targeting the accumulation of 5,000 BTC over the next 36 months. The...
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Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Reveals $408 Million Investment In BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF
Bitcoin Magazine Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Reveals $408 Million Investment In BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Mubadala, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, disclosed a $408.5 million stake in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), according to a 13F filing released today. The fund reported holding 8,726,972 shares as of March 31,...
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Asset tokenization expected to speed capital flows, says Chainlink's Nazarov
Asset tokenization is set to accelerate the movement of capital across traditional markets, according to Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov. Speaking with Cointelegraph at Consensus 2025 in Toronto, Nazarov said the shift will boost capital velocity in asset classes such as treasuries, equities, private credit, commercial debt, and real estate....
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Bitcoin traders’ evolving view of BTC’s role in every portfolio bolsters $100K support
Key takeaway: Bitcoin’s struggles to overtake the $105,000 level as US macroeconomic headwinds remain a challenge. Steady inflows from institutional investors and the strength of the $100,000 support point to growing confidence in Bitcoin. Bitcoin (BTC) has struggled to break above $105,000 since May 10, leading traders to question...
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Solana network activity surge and ‘megaphone’ chart pattern set $210 SOL price target
Key Takeaways: Solana formed a megaphone chart pattern with a potential $210 price target. Solana’s ecosystem growth highlights renewed investor interest with a $4 billion realized cap increase and 731 million transactions. Solana (SOL) price tested its key resistance at $180 earlier this week, but the altcoin failed to...
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FTX to Begin $5 Billion Creditor Payouts Starting May 30
Bitcoin Magazine FTX to Begin $5 Billion Creditor Payouts Starting May 30 FTX Recovery Trust announced that they will begin distributions of more than $5 billion to approved creditors on May 30, 2025, as outlined in the Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization. This will apply to holders of allowed...
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Flash Launches Flash 2.0 to Simplify Bitcoin Payments for Businesses Worldwide
Bitcoin Magazine Flash Launches Flash 2.0 to Simplify Bitcoin Payments for Businesses Worldwide Flash, a Bitcoin payment platform, has officially launched Flash 2.0, its latest version designed to simplify and accelerate Bitcoin adoption for businesses. The update introduces a redesigned interface, expanded e-commerce compatibility, and a streamlined setup process...
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