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Paul Atkins: 'Crypto markets have been languishing in SEC limbo'

In one of his first speeches since becoming chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in April, Paul Atkins addressed some of the regulatory concerns around the cryptocurrency industry.In prepared remarks for a May 19 speech, Atkins…

Price predictions 5/19: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, SUI

Key points:Bitcoin’s rejection at $107,000 shows sellers are active at higher levels, but the recovery from the intraday low shows solid buying.Strategy and Metaplanet continue to accumulate Bitcoin, adding steady buy-side pressure to BTC…

‘Before Bitcoin, my most successful investment was shorting the Bolivar’ — Ledn co-founder

Before discovering Bitcoin (BTC), Ledn co-founder Mauricio di Bartolomeo found success shorting the Venezuelan Bolivar as it rapidly lost value against the stronger US dollar. Now, with the US dollar depreciating against Bitcoin, borrowing against…

Bitcoin ignores Moody’s US debt downgrade, rallies back to $105K after profit-taking sell-off

Key takeaways:Bitcoin recovered from its sharp sell-off from $107,000, suggesting it functions as a hedge against uncertainty for investors reacting to Moody’s recent downgrade of US debt.Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating to Aa1…

Abraaj Restaurants Becomes First Bitcoin Treasury Company in the Middle East

Bitcoin Magazine Abraaj Restaurants Becomes First Bitcoin Treasury Company in the Middle East Today it was announced that Al Abraaj Restaurants Group B.S.C. has become the first publicly traded company in the region to adopt Bitcoin as a treasury…

Bitcoin bull market 'almost over?' Traders split over BTC price at $105K

Key points:BTC price action retargets $105,000 after the Wall Street open, rising 2.5% from the day’s lows.Volatility continues, leading market participants to varying conclusions over what will happen to BTC/USD next.Perspectives include the…

Chainlink Struggles At Key Resistance Level – $10 Support Back In Focus

After weeks of consistent buying pressure and bullish sentiment, Chainlink (LINK) is now facing a critical moment. The price failed to reclaim the $18 resistance level and has since dropped more than 16%, showing signs of weakening momentum. This…

Chinese printer maker spread Bitcoin stealing malware — Report

Chinese printer manufacturer Procolored distributed Bitcoin-stealing malware alongside its official drivers, according to local media reports.Chinese news outlet Landian News reported on May 19 that Shenzhen-based printer company Procolored has…

Franklin taps blockchain to offer yield on idle payroll funds

Franklin, a hybrid cash and crypto payroll provider, is launching a new initiative that aims to turn idle-sitting payroll into an opportunity for yield.The new solution, dubbed Payroll Treasury Yield, uses blockchain lending protocols to help firms…