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Strategy headquarters in Tysons Corner, Virginia, reflecting Bitcoin buying pause before Q1 earnings

Bitcoin buying pause: Strategy halts purchases before Q1 earnings report

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Strategy, the world’s largest public Bitcoin holder, has paused its Bitcoin buying. The company signaled a break in purchases ahead of its first quarter earnings report. On May 3, 2026, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor posted on X: “No buys this week.” This marks a shift from the company’s recent aggressive accumulation. Bitcoin buying pause: What […]

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Crypto Today: Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys as Americans Distrust Crypto and AI

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Strategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, paused its purchases this week. The company prepares for its first quarter earnings report on Tuesday. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor announced the halt on X, stating “No buys this week.” This break comes after the firm acquired 3,273 Bitcoin for $255 million between April 20 and 26. Wall […]

Linux Copy Fail vulnerability exploit code on a terminal screen in a server room, illustrating the CISA KEV catalog addition.

Linux Copy Fail Vulnerability Added to CISA Watch List: 10-Line Python Exploit Grants Root Access

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a critical Linux vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on May 2, 2026. Dubbed “Copy Fail” by researchers at Xint.io and Theori, the flaw lets attackers gain root access using as few as 10 lines of Python code. This poses significant risks to cryptocurrency […]

OFAC crypto sanctions analysis showing blockchain wallet addresses flagged in Operation Economic Fury

OFAC crypto sanctions: Seized wallets may not be Iranian, analyst warns

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

New analysis questions whether wallets recently seized by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) actually belong to Iran. Blockchain intelligence firm Nominis suggests other state actors may be involved. The findings challenge the official narrative behind Operation Economic Fury. OFAC crypto sanctions target wallets in Operation Economic Fury On April 26, 2026, […]

A voter in a polling booth looks skeptical as symbols of crypto and AI appear in the background, illustrating Americans distrust crypto and AI in the 2026 midterms.

Americans distrust crypto and AI as super PACs pour millions into midterms, new poll reveals

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Americans distrust crypto and AI at a time when industry super PACs are spending tens of millions of dollars on the 2026 midterm elections. A new Politico poll suggests this skepticism could turn into voter backlash. The survey, conducted by Public First for Politico between April 11 and 14, 2026, polled 2,035 US adults online. […]

Nobitex office building in Tehran, Iran, linked to Kharrazi family and supreme leader ties

Nobitex: Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange Tied to Supreme Leader’s Family – A Shocking Revelation

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, was founded by two brothers with deep ties to the Kharrazi family, a powerful dynasty connected to the country’s supreme leaders, according to a Reuters investigation. The exchange has processed hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions, including during wartime, raising concerns about sanctions evasion. Nobitex Founders Linked to Kharrazi […]

Bitcoin mining stocks climb in 2026 as BTC lags behind, with TeraWulf leading gains of 85% year-to-date.

Bitcoin Mining Stocks Climb in 2026: Surging 85% as BTC Lags Behind

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies are posting remarkable gains in 2026. The broader crypto market remains under pressure. Yet all ten of the largest mining stocks are in positive territory year-to-date. Gains range from about 5% to more than 85%, according to data from Bitcoinminingstock.io. This divergence highlights a key shift in the sector. Bitcoin […]

A16z sides with CFTC against states banning prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket in a federal legal dispute.

A16z Sides with CFTC Against States Banning Prediction Markets in Critical Legal Battle

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

A16z has thrown its weight behind the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in a growing federal-state standoff over prediction markets. The venture capital firm opposes state regulators that try to shut down platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. This legal battle could reshape how event contracts are regulated across the United States. A16z prediction markets support […]

Bitcoin rally to $80K imminent as spot volumes and futures open interest surge

Bitcoin Rally to $80K Imminent: Three Data Points Signal Bullish Surge

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin is on the verge of a breakout to $80,000. Three key data points suggest the cryptocurrency has shifted back in the bulls’ favor. Spot volumes are rising. Futures open interest is climbing. Institutional demand is tightening supply. These signals point to a rally that could push Bitcoin past the $80,000 mark. Bitcoin Rally to […]

Bitcoin price prediction chart showing technical analysis for May 2026 with key support and resistance levels

Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, XMR Technical Analysis for May 2026

May 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin price prediction for May 2026 hinges on bulls securing a weekly close above $75,000. The leading cryptocurrency traded at $78,000 on May 1, extending its 11.87% rally from April, according to CoinGlass data. Analysts now watch the $80,000 level as the next major hurdle. This analysis covers Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, BNB, Solana, Dogecoin, Hyperliquid, […]