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Coinbase is set to begin spot trading of the Billions (BILL) token, with the launch contingent on liquidity conditions. Coinbase Markets wrote on X on May 4 that it plans to start BILL spot trading later in the day. The BILL-USD trading pair will lau
The US government underscored its control over the Strait of Hormuz and reaffirmed a hard-line stance amid tensions with Iran. Crypto-focused media outlet Odaily reported on May 4 that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US has “absolute con
Ondo Finance is joining an industry working group led by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. to help develop tokenization services for US capital-market infrastructure. In a post on X on May 4, Ondo said it had been selected for the DTCC working gr
Bitmine, the world’s largest corporate holder of Ether, bought another 101,745 ETH over the past week, raising its total holdings to 5,180,131 ETH. That equals 4.29% of Ether’s circulating supply of 120.7 million tokens. A PR Newswire release on May
World Liberty Financial, a crypto project linked to US President Donald Trump's family, has filed a countersuit against Justin Sun, Fortune reported, as the clash between the two sides escalates into a legal dispute. World Liberty Financial filed a d
International oil prices pared gains on May 4, giving back most of the surge that followed Iran's claim that a US warship had been hit. Conflicting accounts of the incident added to market volatility. Odaily reported on May 4 that West Texas Intermed
The U.S. Trade Representative expects to wrap up investigations into major trade practices this summer. Tariff revenue also remains on a steady footing. Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, said he expects the probes into trade practices to
US Navy destroyers have transited the Strait of Hormuz and are now operating in the Persian Gulf, underscoring an expansion of military activity as maritime tensions persist in the Middle East. US Central Command said on May 4 that guided-missile des
Two US-flagged merchant ships have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, as tensions around the waterway keep markets focused on the prospects for a broader resumption of maritime traffic. Trump made the comme
Clashes are intensifying again in southern Lebanon, with tensions rising after Hezbollah denied a ceasefire is in effect. Walter Bloomberg, a financial news account on X, reported on May 4 that Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said "there is no ceasefire
Western Union has launched its own dollar-backed stablecoin, expanding its digital payments infrastructure as traditional financial firms step up adoption of on-chain payments. The global money-transfer company said on May 4 that it had introduced US
The US has changed its rules of engagement in the Middle East and authorized strikes on targets threatening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report, in a move that signals rising maritime tensions. Walter Bloomberg, a market news account on X, ci
Inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds continued even as returns remained weak this year, in a sign investors are still committing money to the products. The trend suggests longer-term demand. ETF analyst Eric Balchunas wrote on X on May 4 t
Bitcoin gave up earlier gains after climbing above $80,000 as geopolitical headlines jolted the market. Reports tied to Middle East tensions added to volatility. CoinDesk reported on May 4 that Bitcoin rose as high as $80,594 intraday, its highest le
The launch of a prediction-market exchange-traded fund has been delayed after the US Securities and Exchange Commission asked for further review of the product’s structure and disclosures. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas wrote on X on May 4 that
Iran said it fired warning shots to prevent a US warship from entering the Strait of Hormuz, as military tensions around the strategic waterway continued to rise. It remains unclear whether the vessel sustained any damage. Walter Bloomberg, a market-
President Donald Trump said the US is preparing a plan to help commercial vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz move safely, part of an effort to partially restore a key shipping route disrupted by the Middle East conflict. The Wall Street Journal
Iran said it has prepared additional response measures beyond firing toward a US warship, heightening tensions in the Middle East. Walter Bloomberg, a financial news account on X, reported on May 4 that Iran had also drawn up additional military scen
The US government denied as false a claim that one of its ships was hit in an Iranian missile attack, rejecting earlier reports of a military clash. FinancialJuice said on X on May 4 that Axios, citing a senior US official, reported the US denied cla
International oil prices surged, with energy-market volatility increasing as geopolitical tensions escalated after a report that Iran attacked a US warship. According to Walter Bloomberg, a breaking-news account on X, Brent crude and West Texas Inter
Tensions are escalating rapidly near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has claimed a US warship was attacked, raising the risk of a broader confrontation. Walter Bloomberg, a channel that posts overseas financial breaking news on X, said on May 4 that Iran'
Bitcoin briefly fell back below $79,000. The token was trading at $78,755 on Binance's USDT market, up 0.50% from a day earlier. On Upbit, it was changing hands at 116.71 million won. The kimchi premium for major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin st
ZKsync, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution, has stopped producing blocks on its Lite network, marking the end of the network’s role in the early expansion of the layer-2 ecosystem and a shift to a new structure. On May 4, ZKsync wrote on X that blo
President Donald Trump has voiced frustration over stalled negotiations with Iran and ordered an operation related to the Strait of Hormuz, crypto-focused media outlet Odaily reported on May 4. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the current situati
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned that ships violating regulations in the Strait of Hormuz could face forced interception. The statement signals rising tensions as Tehran tightens control over maritime transit. Crypto-focused media outlet Odaily repo
France-listed Bitcoin treasury company Capital B has raised additional funding, in a move the market views as part of its effort to continue expanding its Bitcoin holdings. Cointelegraph reported on May 4 that Capital B raised about 1.1 million euros
Iran said it has received a response from the US and that talks are continuing. It added that any agreement on a ceasefire and an end to the war would also include Israel. Odaily, a digital-asset news outlet, reported on May 4 that Iran’s Foreign Min
Tensions are rising again around the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint in the Middle East. Iran has pushed back against possible US naval involvement and signaled a hard-line response, fueling concern over tanker strikes and shipping disrup
Iran said the only issue being discussed in current negotiations is ending the war. Separate talks are also underway on maritime safety amid tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Odaily, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, reported on May 4 t
Bitcoin is showing strong demand from institutional investors, according to market analysis. Traders are focusing on the pattern because similar periods in the past were followed by short-term gains. On May 4, Capriole Investments founder Charles Edw