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Bitcoin Price Prediction: Analysts Warn of Deeper Correction as Crypto and Stock Markets Face Pressure

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin’s price recovery stalled near $68,000 on Monday, March 30, 2026, as broader market fears over oil prices and geopolitical tensions triggered a sell-off across cryptocurrencies and traditional assets. The S&P 500 also turned lower, reflecting a risk-off sentiment among traders. Bitcoin Faces Critical Resistance After Sell-Off Bitcoin rose above $68,000 early Monday but struggled […]

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NFL Prediction Markets Face Crackdown Over ‘Easily Manipulated’ Bets

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

The National Football League is taking direct aim at a new frontier in sports wagering: prediction markets. In a significant move reported on March 30, 2026, the league sent formal letters to platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, demanding they stop offering bets on football events it deems “easily manipulated.” This action signals a major clash […]

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Square Bitcoin Payments Launch: US Merchants Can Now Accept Crypto at Point-of-Sale

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Square, the payments division of Block, has begun a major rollout allowing US merchants to accept Bitcoin directly at their point-of-sale terminals. Announced on March 30, 2026, the feature automatically converts cryptocurrency to US dollars at checkout, aiming to make Bitcoin a practical payment tool for everyday transactions. How Square’s Bitcoin Payment System Works According […]

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Bitcoin Short: Decoding the $53M Hyperliquid Whale Bet That Shook Crypto Markets

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

A single trader on the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange placed a massive bet against Bitcoin this week, opening a short position worth $53 million. The move, observed by market analytics platforms on March 29, 2026, immediately sent ripples through trading circles. With Bitcoin struggling to hold gains above $67,000 after a weekend dip to $65,000, the […]

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Kraken opens spot margin trading to eligible US retail traders via CFTC-regulated entity

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Kraken has launched spot margin trading for eligible retail users in the United States, marking a significant expansion of regulated leveraged crypto trading on a domestic platform. The product, available through Kraken Pro, allows traders to borrow against their crypto holdings without selling them, offering up to 10x apply for both long and short positions, […]

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Ether tests $2,400 as accumulation addresses absorb 246K ETH — analysts eye $3,500 target

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Ether rose to test the $2,400 mark on Wednesday, driven by a surge in accumulation address inflows and strengthening technical indicators. On-chain data reveals that Ethereum accumulation addresses absorbed 246,620 ETH — worth roughly $592 million — in a single day, signaling renewed confidence among long-term holders. Accumulation addresses signal strong conviction Data from CryptoQuant […]

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Chainlink and Anchorage Digital Launch Major Crypto PAC to Shape 2026 Election Battle

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Two major cryptocurrency firms, Chainlink Labs and Anchorage Digital, are deploying corporate resources to fund a new political action committee aimed squarely at the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. Announced on March 30, 2026, the Blockchain Leadership Fund represents a direct effort to elect federal candidates who support digital asset and blockchain policy. This move signals […]

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Crypto News Today: Ethereum’s New Unity Plan, $5.4B Commodity Trading Surge, and Legal Setback for Kalshi

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 30, 2026 — The cryptocurrency sector saw significant developments across technology, trading, and regulation. A new proposal aims to solve a persistent problem for Ethereum, onchain markets for real-world assets are gaining serious traction, and a major prediction market faces fresh legal challenges. Here is a breakdown of the key events shaping the digital […]

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OnePay Crypto Expansion: Walmart’s Superapp Adds Major Tokens to Win Over New Users

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

OnePay, the financial platform majority-owned by retail titan Walmart, is accelerating its move into digital assets. The company has added more than a dozen new cryptocurrency tokens, including Polygon (POL), Arbitrum (ARB), and Solana (SOL), to its offerings. This strategic expansion, confirmed on March 26, 2026, targets customers who are unfamiliar with crypto but want […]

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Ethereum’s Bold Fix: New ‘Economic Zone’ Aims to End Costly L2 Fragmentation

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

A new proposal from core Ethereum builders could reshape how the blockchain’s scaling layer operates. Developers from Gnosis and Zisk, with support from the Ethereum Foundation, have unveiled a framework called the ‘Ethereum Economic Zone’ (EEZ). Announced on March 30, 2026, the plan directly tackles a critical problem: the fragmentation of liquidity and user experience […]