Month: May 2026

Strategy has halted Bitcoin purchases for the week ahead of its first-quarter earnings release and rising scrutiny around its preferred stock dividend. Summary Strategy has paused Bitcoin purchases for the…

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has received more than 1,500 public responses on its proposed rule for prediction market event contracts. Summary CFTC has received more than 1,500 public…

Entering 2026, the global cryptocurrency market remains highly active. Strategy’s $2.57 billion Bitcoin purchase once again highlights institutional investors’ continued interest in the long-term value of Bitcoin. It has also…

The crypto market recap for May 3 centered on U.S. regulation, tokenized securities, venture funding and Bitcoin-focused corporate activity.  Summary Coinbase said Senate negotiators reached a stablecoin rewards deal, easing…

The New York Stock Exchange has filed a rule change with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to allow tokenized versions of eligible securities to trade on its market.  Summary…

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has closed a new $6 billion fund, marking the largest raise in the venture capital firm’s history.  Summary Founders Fund closed a record $6 billion fund…

Coinbase says Senate negotiators have reached a deal on a disputed crypto bill provision tied to stablecoin rewards.  Summary Coinbase says negotiators reached a rewards compromise, easing a key delay…

Bitcoin failed to hold its weekend move near $79,000 as traders weighed the latest FOMC decision, U.S.-Iran tension, and mixed altcoin action.  Summary Bitcoin rejected near $79,000 as traders stayed…

Warren Buffett used the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting to warn investors about rising speculation across markets.  Summary Buffett said investors are showing a stronger gambling mood across volatile markets…

Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has pushed back against claims that a non-disclosure agreement or “gag order” controls his public comments about Ripple and XRP.  Summary David Schwartz denied gag…