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Bitcoin targets highest weekly close since January as BTC price approaches $79,000

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin (BTC) is positioning for its highest weekly close since late January, with the price hovering near $79,000 as the weekly candle approaches its Sunday close. The move comes after a volatile week shaped by developments in the US-Iran conflict, which have continued to influence risk asset sentiment across global markets. BTC price eyes key […]

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Crypto Today: Ethereum Foundation Sells More ETH, MoonPay Launches AI Card, VC Funding Slumps

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

The crypto market saw several notable developments today, May 2, 2026, including the Ethereum Foundation’s latest ETH sale to BitMine, MoonPay’s new AI-enabled stablecoin card, and a sharp decline in venture capital funding across the sector. Here is a breakdown of the key stories shaping the industry. Ethereum Foundation Sells Another 10,000 ETH to BitMine […]

Bitcoin price chart showing volatility near $80,000 on a trading floor monitor.

Bitcoin wavers near $80,000 as Iran-UAE strike rattles risk assets

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin experienced renewed volatility on Monday, oscillating around the $80,000 mark as geopolitical tensions escalated following an Iranian strike on a petroleum facility in the United Arab Emirates. The event injected fresh uncertainty into cryptocurrency and broader risk-asset markets, reversing a period of relative calm. Geopolitical shockwaves hit crypto and oil markets Data from TradingView […]

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Ethereum holders return to profit as ETH price targets $3,000

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Ethereum investors have moved back into profitability after Ether’s price surged above its realized price, reigniting hopes for a rally toward $3,000. However, significant resistance near $2,800 could test the strength of the current recovery. Ether price reclaims key cost basis level According to data from Glassnode, Ether’s realized price — the average cost basis […]

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Prediction markets enter institutional era after first block trade, Bernstein says

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Institutional investors are beginning to enter prediction markets, a sector long dominated by retail users, as block trades, custom contracts, and evolving U.S. regulatory frameworks create new opportunities for hedging and investment. A May 4 report from Bernstein highlights this shift, pointing to the first bespoke institutional block trade executed on Kalshi as a key […]

Bitcoin price chart analysis showing key $70,000 support level with institutional investment context

Bitcoin Stability: Institutional Faith Tests $70K Floor Amid Geopolitical and Inflation Pressures

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin maintains key support near $70,000 as traditional financial institutions demonstrate renewed commitment to cryptocurrency markets, despite mounting geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation concerns that challenge investor confidence in March 2026. Bitcoin’s $70,000 Support Level Tested Market analysts observe Bitcoin consolidating around the $70,000 threshold this week, creating a critical technical and psychological barrier for […]

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Strategic Shift: Twenty One Capital Emerges as Second-Largest Public Bitcoin Holder After MARA’s Substantial Sale

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

In a significant reshuffling of corporate Bitcoin portfolios, Twenty One Capital has ascended to become the second-largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin following Marathon Digital Holdings’ (MARA) substantial divestment of 15,133 BTC throughout March 2026. This strategic realignment highlights evolving approaches to cryptocurrency treasury management amid challenging market conditions. Twenty One Capital’s Rapid Ascent in […]

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Tokenized Securities Face Critical Scrutiny as US Lawmakers Demand Regulatory Clarity

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressional lawmakers intensified their examination of tokenized securities during a important hearing on March 25, 2026, pressing industry executives on how existing financial regulations apply to blockchain-based assets while balancing innovation with investor protection mandates. Tokenized Securities Hearing Reveals Regulatory Consensus The US House Financial Services Committee convened industry leaders to discuss […]

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Ethereum Supply Crunch Accelerates: Record Staking and Exchange Outflows Tighten Liquid ETH

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

As of March 2026, multiple on-chain metrics indicate a significant and accelerating contraction in the liquid supply of Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH). This tightening stems from concurrent trends of rising participation in network staking and sustained withdrawals from major trading exchanges. Consequently, market analysts are closely monitoring whether this structural reduction in readily available […]

Kelp DAO rsETH token falling into a dark void after a bridge exploit, representing the migration to Chainlink CCIP.

Kelp DAO rsETH Migration to Chainlink CCIP Sparks Heated Blame Game After $292M Exploit

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Kelp DAO is moving its restaking token, rsETH, to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). This decision follows a $292 million exploit on April 18. The DeFi protocol blames LayerZero’s cross-chain infrastructure for the attack. LayerZero’s CEO disputes these claims. Kelp DAO Migration to Chainlink CCIP After Exploit On May 6, 2026, Kelp DAO announced the […]