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U.S. crypto-related stocks closed broadly higher as optimism grew over progress on regulation. The Block reported on May 4 that Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, surged 19.89% to close at $119.53. The stock has gained 32.4% over the past mon
US spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds posted another strong day of inflows. The funds recorded total net inflows of $532.19 million on May 4, according to Trader T. That marked a third consecutive trading day of net inflows. BlackRock's IBIT led with
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s fintech investment arm, has made a strategic investment in cryptocurrency market maker GSR. The investment makes SC Ventures GSR’s first external strategic investor since the firm was founded in 2013, The Block repor
A compromise on restrictions for stablecoin yield payments appears set to remain in place despite opposition from the banking industry. Eleanor Terrett, host of CryptoAmerica, wrote on May 4 that Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks said in a j
Western Union has launched USDPT, a US dollar-pegged stablecoin on Solana, marking its entry into blockchain-based remittances. Cointelegraph reported on May 4 that USDPT was issued on the Solana network. It is Western Union's first move to add on-ch
Bitmine, which has been steadily accumulating Ether, has staked an additional 192,816 ETH worth about $456.21 million. Onchain Lens reported the move on May 4. Following the latest staking, Bitmine's total staked Ether holdings rose to about 4,555,57
Bitcoin has climbed above $80,000, but on-chain activity has fallen to its lowest level in two years, underscoring a growing disconnect between the token’s price gains and network usage. Data from on-chain analytics platform Santiment on May 4 showed
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US banking groups said a compromise on limits for stablecoin interest payments does not go far enough. Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America, reported on May 4 that major banking associations believe the recently agreed rules on stablecoin yield
World Liberty Financial, the Trump family-backed decentralized finance project, has sued Tron founder Justin Sun for defamation. Cointelegraph reported on May 4 that World Liberty Financial filed the lawsuit in Miami-Dade County, Florida, alleging Su
Bitcoin climbed to a three-month high, with the market focused on whether it can hold above $80,000. Cointelegraph reported on May 4 that Bitcoin rose as high as $80,500 intraday, its strongest level since Jan. 31. It is now meeting resistance near $
Aave, the decentralized finance protocol, is seeking the release of Ether frozen in connection with the Kelp DAO hack. The Block reported on May 4 that Aave LLC filed an emergency motion in US federal court to unfreeze about $73 million of Ether. The
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed the launch of exchange-traded funds tied to prediction markets for political and economic events. Reuters reported on May 4 that the SEC postponed review of 24 prediction-market ETFs proposed by B
Tether Gold (XAUt), Tether’s gold-backed tokenized asset, has expanded rapidly as investors seek safe-haven assets amid rising macroeconomic uncertainty. Cointelegraph reported on May 4 that Tether, in its latest report, said Tether Gold’s market cap
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's push to revise prediction-market rules has exposed a divide between industry participants and regulators over how the products should be overseen. Cointelegraph reported on May 4 that the CFTC had receive
Veteran trader Peter Brandt said Bitcoin could remain in a long bottoming process before rising to $250,000 by 2029. CoinDesk reported on May 4 that Brandt sees Bitcoin staying in a long-term bottoming phase until September or October 2026. If a new
International oil prices were mixed amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty over a US plan to support vessel movements. CNBC reported on May 4 that July Brent crude slipped slightly to $101.94 a barrel, while June West Texas Intermediat
Bitcoin climbed back above $80,000, leading gains across the broader cryptocurrency market. The Block reported that Bitcoin traded at about $80,150 on May 4, up roughly 2.6% from a day earlier. Ether rose 3.6% to $2,382 over the same period, while XR
Bitcoin extended its weekend rally and climbed back above $80,000. As of 11:42 a.m. May 4 in South Korea, Bitcoin was trading at $80,217.16 on Binance's USDT market, up 2.76% from a day earlier. It moved back above $80,000 for the first time since Fe
A bill to bring virtual asset operators under South Korea’s foreign-exchange regulatory framework has passed the National Assembly’s Strategy and Finance Committee. Digital Asset reported on May 4 that the committee approved an amendment to the Forei
Global Web3 venture capital firm Hashed said on May 4 that it participated in a funding round for trading card game collector platform Chance. The round totaled $3.2 million, with Hashed and Makers Fund joining as co-lead investors. Arbitrum Gaming V
Dunamu’s Web3 infrastructure project GIWA will take part in Consensus 2026, the global blockchain conference set to be held in Miami, the company said on May 4. Consensus brings together blockchain developers, investors and policymakers from around t
Morgan Stanley sees a path for US banks to eventually hold Bitcoin on their own balance sheets, though regulatory hurdles remain a key factor. CoinDesk reported on May 3 that Amy Oldenburg, Morgan Stanley's head of digital asset strategy, said at the
Whale deposits to Binance are expanding again even as Bitcoin continues to rise, according to an analysis by CryptoQuant. Darkfost, a contributor to the on-chain data platform, wrote on May 3 that Binance’s Whale Inflow Ratio has resumed climbing dur
Oil fell after President Donald Trump said the US would support safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz and pointed to progress in negotiations with Iran. Brent crude dropped below $108 a barrel on May 3, extending declines to a third str
US Central Command said it has begun support operations for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X on May 3, CENTCOM said it was starting support for a "Freedom of Navigation" mission aimed at restoring commercial shipping and freedo
A surge in Ethereum validator withdrawal requests is adding to signs that fallout from recent DeFi hacks is accelerating outflows from restaking products. BeInCrypto reported on May 3 that Ethereum’s validator exit queue had risen to about 433,158 ET
Arbitrum DAO’s effort to return funds frozen after the Kelp DAO hack has run into a new obstacle after a US court approved restrictions on transfers tied to North Korea litigation. The Block reported on May 3 that the US District Court for the Southe
Bitcoin is attempting to break above $79,000, with traders watching whether the move can drive a fresh leg higher. Cointelegraph reported on May 3 that Bitcoin has recovered most of its losses from earlier in the week and extended its rebound. A week
The New York Stock Exchange has filed a proposed rule change with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to allow trading in tokenized securities. Wu Blockchain reported on May 3 that the NYSE submitted the proposal in line with the Depository T