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Hut 8 secures $200M Bitcoin-backed credit facility from FalconX, cuts interest rate to 7%

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining and energy infrastructure company Hut 8 has secured a $200 million Bitcoin-backed credit facility from institutional crypto prime brokerage FalconX. The new facility replaces the company’s prior credit agreement with Coinbase Credit and lowers its fixed interest rate from 9% to 7%, according to a Monday announcement. Refinancing unlocks Bitcoin reserves The […]

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Bitcoin price targets $96K as institutions absorb 500% of daily BTC supply

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin (BTC) may rally toward $96,000 by June as institutional demand absorbs more than five times the daily mined supply, according to Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards. The observation comes amid renewed inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and steady purchases by corporate holders like Strategy, signaling a supply squeeze that has historically preceded sharp price […]

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SEC Delays Launch of Prediction Market ETFs, Citing Structural and Risk Concerns

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed the anticipated launch of the first exchange-traded funds tied to prediction markets, requesting additional information from issuers about product mechanics and investor risk disclosures. The move, reported by Reuters on Monday, affects more than two dozen proposed ETFs from Roundhill Investments, GraniteShares, and Bitwise. Regulatory Halt on […]

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Bitcoin breaks $80,000 in ‘disbelief rally’ as traders eye $84,000 CME gap

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin surged past $80,000 on Monday, reaching its highest level since late January, as traders described the move as a “disbelief rally” and set their sights on the next price target at $84,000. The rally, which pushed BTC/USD to $80,610 during early Asian trading, was accompanied by over $462 million in crypto liquidations, signaling aggressive […]

South Korea crypto AML proposal: DAXA warns of millions of suspicious transaction reports from exchanges.

South Korea crypto sector warns AML proposal could trigger millions of suspicious transaction reports

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

South Korea's cryptocurrency industry has raised alarms over proposed Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rule changes, warning that the new requirements could overwhelm exchanges with an estimated 5.4 million suspicious transaction reports annually, according to a Yonhap News report on May 4, 2026. The Digital Asset eXchange Alliance (DAXA), representing 27 registered virtual asset service providers (VASPs) […]

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GameStop proposes $55.5B takeover of eBay in surprise bid, reveals 5% stake

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

GameStop has submitted an unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire eBay for approximately $55.5 billion in a cash-and-stock deal, marking a dramatic strategic pivot for the video game retailer. The offer, made public on Sunday, values eBay at $125 per share and includes a 46% premium over the company’s unaffected closing price on February 4, 2026, […]

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Bitcoin price targets $95K as BTC breaks above $80K for first time in three months

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin (BTC) has reclaimed the $80,000 level for the first time since late January, sparking fresh optimism among traders and analysts who now see a clear path toward $88,000 and potentially $95,000. The move comes after weeks of consolidation and a decisive break above a key 21-week trend line, marking a significant shift in market […]

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Capital B secures $1.28M from Adam Back to fuel Bitcoin treasury expansion

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Capital B, a French-listed Bitcoin treasury company, has raised approximately $1.28 million (€1.1 million) through a warrant issuance backed by Blockstream CEO Adam Back. The deal strengthens Back’s existing position as one of the company’s largest strategic investors and provides fresh capital for its Bitcoin accumulation strategy. Warrant issuance details According to a Monday announcement, […]

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Riot Platforms Q1 Revenue Hits $167M as Data Center Unit Offsets Bitcoin Mining Slide

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Riot Platforms reported $167.2 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant shift in the company’s business model as its newly launched data center segment generated $33.2 million, helping to offset a decline in its core Bitcoin mining operations. Data Center Revenue Offsets Mining Decline Revenue from Riot’s Bitcoin mining business […]

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US Law Firm Seeks to Block Frozen ETH From Kelp Exploit, Citing North Korea Claims

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

A US law firm has taken legal action to prevent the transfer of frozen Ether (ETH) linked to the recent Kelp exploit, arguing that its clients have a claim to the funds as compensation for damages owed by North Korea. The move adds a new layer of complexity to efforts to recover assets for victims […]