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Trump Media reports $406M quarterly loss as crypto holdings decline sharply

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, reported a net loss of $405.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, a significant widening from the $31.7 million loss recorded in the same period last year. The substantial deficit was primarily driven by unrealized losses on its cryptocurrency holdings, according to a […]

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South Korea crypto holdings halve to $41B as investors pivot to stocks

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

South Korean cryptocurrency investors have dramatically reduced their holdings over the past year, with total crypto assets falling to 60.6 trillion won ($41.4 billion) by the end of February 2026 — a drop of more than half from 121.8 trillion won ($83.3 billion) recorded in January 2025. The data, reported by The Chosun Daily and […]

Bitcoin coin on desk with candlestick chart showing $80K price level in background

Bitcoin holds $80K into weekly close as traders eye retest of support before next leg higher

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin (BTC) maintained support above $80,000 through the weekend and into the weekly close on May 10, 2026, as traders focused on a potential retest of a key support band before the next upward move. The leading cryptocurrency avoided a sharp weekend sell-off, but analysts cautioned that the current price dip may not be over […]

Financial dashboard showing revenue distribution data for Hyperliquid, EdgeX, and Pump.fun in a modern newsroom setting

Three DeFi apps return $96M to token holders as Bitcoin ETFs extend inflow streak

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

Three relatively young decentralized finance applications — Hyperliquid, EdgeX, and Pump.fun — have distributed a combined $96.3 million to token holders over the past 30 days, signaling a growing shift within the sector toward rewarding actual earnings rather than relying on speculative incentives. The data, compiled by DefiLlama, highlights a maturing phase for DeFi where […]

Bitcoin price chart showing a rising wedge pattern with bearish outlook on a trading terminal

Bitcoin price risks drop toward $70,000 as Fed nowcast signals hotter inflation

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin (BTC) may face increased selling pressure heading into next week’s US inflation report, with the Cleveland Federal Reserve’s nowcast projecting a hotter-than-expected April Consumer Price Index (CPI) print. The data, due May 12, could reinforce the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on rate cuts, a scenario that historically weighs on speculative assets like Bitcoin. Cleveland […]

Seoul financial district with contrasting crypto and stock market displays showing investor shift

South Korea’s crypto holdings halve to $41B as investors pivot to equities

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

South Korean investors have dramatically reduced their cryptocurrency exposure over the past year, with total holdings falling from $83.3 billion to $41.4 billion as capital rotated into the stock market. The 50% decline reflects both falling crypto prices and a broader shift in investor sentiment toward traditional equities. Market data reveals steep decline According to […]

Financial office interior with Bitcoin price chart showing decline and Trump Media branding on digital display

Trump Media posts $406M quarterly loss as crypto bets turn sour

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, reported a net loss of $405.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, a dramatic increase from the $31.7 million loss recorded in the same period last year. The bulk of the losses stemmed from the company’s aggressive cryptocurrency investments, which soured amid market […]

Bitcoin coin on trading desk with screens showing charts and sentiment data

Santiment warns crypto rally may be short-lived as bullish social media chatter surges

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

The surge in bullish versus bearish crypto commentary on social media has caught the attention of on-chain analytics firm Santiment, which now warns that the current market uptrend may be short-lived. With Bitcoin holding above $80,000, the platform’s data suggests that excessive crowd confidence often precedes a pullback. Bullish sentiment reaches elevated levels According to […]

Changpeng Zhao speaking during a podcast interview about crypto exchange rivals opposing his pardon.

CZ claims rival crypto exchanges lobbied against his presidential pardon

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has alleged that rival cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States actively lobbied against his presidential pardon, fearing it would clear the path for Binance’s return to the American market. Zhao made the remarks during a recent appearance on the Crypto Banter podcast. Zhao’s allegations of industry pushback Speaking to host […]

Australian police officers examining a laptop and cryptocurrency wallet during a darknet marketplace investigation in Sydney.

Australian police seize $4.1M in Bitcoin from alleged darknet marketplace operators

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

Australian federal police have seized 52 Bitcoin valued at approximately $4.1 million (5.7 million Australian dollars) in what authorities describe as one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency seizures linked to an illegal darknet marketplace. The operation, conducted by Strike Force Andalusia under the New South Wales Police Force’s Cyber Crime Squad, culminated in a search […]