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May 5, 12:00
Standard Chartered expands further into crypto with stake in GSR at $1 billion valuation
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s venture capital division takes a $150 million stake in crypto trading firm GSR at a va…
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May 5, 12:00
Andreessen Horowitz raises $2.2 billion in a new fund, saying crypto fundamentals are at an 'all-time high'
The new fund arrives as firms like Haun Ventures raise $1 billion and VC firms adapt to an AI-driven shift in capital.…
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May 5, 11:38
Coinbase cuts 14% of staff as AI reshapes how crypto companies operate
Brian Armstrong, the CEO at Coinbase, announced a workforce reduction of roughly 660 from its current 4,700.
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May 5, 11:16
One bank after another scraps Fed rate-cut forecasts. Bitcoin doesn't care.
Your day-ahead look for May 5, 2026…
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May 5, 10:25
Crypto platform Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion, building tokenized securities infrastructure
The deal brings a regulated transfer agent into the Bullish stack, expanding the firm's end-to-end tokenization capabili…
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May 5, 10:05
Bitcoin tops $80,000 as altcoins rally and risk appetite returns
Crypto markets climb Tuesday with BTC above $80,000, altcoins gaining momentum, and investors rotating into higher-risk …
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May 5, 08:18
DeFi lender Aave asks court to block $71 million crypto seizure tied to North Korea claims
The filing challenges a New York restraining notice that froze ETH on Arbitrum after the rsETH exploit, with Aave arguin…
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May 5, 06:45
Bitcoin used to hate inflation. Now it might be the opposite
Bitcoin is rallying alongside inflation signals, defying the traditional macro playbook.…
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May 5, 06:12
Ripple to share North Korean threat intelligence with crypto firms
Ripple said April's $285 million Drift breach revealed a new pattern of long-cycle social engineering replacing traditio…
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May 5, 05:50
Bitcoin crosses $81,000, ETH, SOL, DOGE steady as options desks bid on further price jump
Bitcoin is back above $80,000 after Monday's brief reversal on the disputed Iran missile claim, with options markets qui…
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May 5, 05:16
XRP slips below $1.40 on heavy volume, tightening range puts breakout in focus
High-volume breakdown reset positioning, but compression between $1.38–$1.44 now points to a larger move.…
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May 5, 02:05
Bitcoin tests $80,000 as Asia’s bid fades and Hong Kong AI IPOs surge
Western desks are carrying the bitcoin rally alone, with Friday’s jobs report the next test.…
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May 4, 20:16
GameStop's $55.5 billion eBay takeover bid puts its $368 million bitcoin stash in the crosshairs
The video game retailer’s proposed acquisition plan revives question on whether its $368 million bitcoin stash could be …
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May 4, 18:31
Hut 8 swaps Coinbase loan for cheaper FalconX deal, slashing borrowing costs as it bets big on AI
A new $200 million, 364-day bitcoin-backed facility replaces the Coinbase Credit arrangement, cutting debt costs by 200 …
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May 4, 17:34
Circle, Coinbase lead crypto stocks rally amid Clarity Act progress, bitcoin hitting $80,000
The market is starting to price in potential winners as stablecoin yield compromise opens path for passing key U.S. digi…
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May 4, 16:30
The government should promote innovation, not punish it
District Attorney of Sacramento County, Ho argues that ambiguous rules and enforcement practices, such as those for cryp…
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May 4, 16:20
Shopify and National Bank of Canada are among backers of a new digital currency built to settle trades 24/7
Tetra Trust's new stablecoin, CADD, is aimed at institutional use for 24/7 cross-border settlement, real-time corporate …
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May 4, 15:16
Wall Street giant DTCC plans tokenized securities platform with July pilot, October launch
Clearing giant's move toward live tokenization market adds weight to Wall Street's blockchain push.…
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May 4, 14:23
Tom Lee says 'crypto spring' started as largest Ethereum treasury buys $238 million in ether
Bitmine's latest ETH purchase comes as Lee cited progress on digital asset regulation CLARITY Act as a key catalyst for …
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May 4, 14:00
Binance is launching a withdrawal lock to help deter crypto wrench attacks
The lock is meant to protect users from being forced into withdrawing their funds, though it's an internal policy and no…
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May 4, 13:25
Trump-affiliated World Liberty sues Justin Sun for 'defamation' after Tron creator's lawsuit
World Liberty alleged that Sun engaged in short-selling, straw purchases and defamation.…
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May 4, 13:16
A beginner’s guide to AI
Brush up on the basics, from agentic to generative, before Consensus Miami 2026.
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May 4, 13:12
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) jumps 4.1% over the weekend
Chainlink (LINK), up 2.7% since Friday, was also a top performer.…
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May 4, 13:05
A beginner’s guide to stablecoins
From pegs to reserves to regulation, here's what you need to know ahead of Consensus Miami 2026.
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May 4, 13:00
Kraken's parent company Payward alleges $25 million crypto custody fraud in lawsuit against Etana and firm's CEO
The crypto exchange claims client funds were misused, commingled and concealed in a “Ponzi-like” scheme that unraveled a…