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Ethereum price target shifts to $3K after SharpLink adopts ETH ‘treasury strategy’

Key takeaways:SharpLink Gaming establishes the first ETH treasury, backed by Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin. SharpLink will invest $425 million to acquire 120,000 ETH. Ethereum futures open interest hits an all-time high of $36.1 billion, with ETH…

Third individual arrested in NYC crypto torture and kidnapping case

A third individual, suspected of being connected to the recent kidnapping, torture and attempted extortion of an Italian tourist in New York City, surrendered to law enforcement on May 27.33-year-old William Duplessie was taken into custody by the…

Growing BTC reserve requires Congressional legislation — VanEck exec

Building a permanent US strategic Bitcoin reserve would likely require targeted legislation rather than executive action, according to VanEck’s head of digital assets, Matthew Sigel. Speaking at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Sigel said the most…

White House Executive Director Bo Hines Declares U.S. The Future Global Crypto Superpower

Bitcoin Magazine White House Executive Director Bo Hines Declares U.S. The Future Global Crypto Superpower In a session at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference this morning titled “Making America the Global Bitcoin Superpower“, Bo Hines, White…

Maple Finance, FalconX secure Bitcoin-backed loans from Cantor Fitzgerald — Report

Wall Street financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald has closed its first Bitcoin lending deal nearly a year after announcing its crypto lending services.According to a May 27 Bloomberg report, Cantor provided Bitcoin-backed loans to FalconX and Maple…

Crypto Analyst Predicts XRP Price Could Shoot To $12 Soon

Crypto analyst Cryptoinsight has provided a bullish outlook for the XRP price, predicting that it could soon rally to as high as $12. He alluded to fundamentals and technicals, which could spark this parabolic rally.  What Could Spark The XRP Price…

Bitcoin price held up by corporate adoption and ‘inflation hedge’ narratives

Key takeaways:Institutional investor demand and corporate adoption may push Bitcoin higher despite recession fears.Investors’ belief that the US Federal Reserve will hold rates favors Bitcoin price upside.Stock markets around the world…

Trump Media Group reverses stance, confirms $2.5B Bitcoin capital raise

Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the company that owns US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform and is partially owned by the president, confirmed a $2.5 billion capital raise to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) after denying earlier…

Indecisive Close For Litecoin, But The Real Story Lies In BTC.D’s Next Move

Litecoin (LTC) wrapped up the day with an indecisive close, leaving traders on the edge of their seats. While LTC’s price action offered little clarity, the bigger picture may be unfolding elsewhere. According to market watchers, the real catalyst…

BlackRock in-house portfolio boosts IBIT Bitcoin ETF exposure by 25%

BlackRock’s in-house portfolio has been quietly accumulating shares of its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), underscoring the asset manager’s growing commitment to the cryptocurrency as part of a broader diversification strategy.As of…

Bitcoin profit taking lingers, but rally to $115K will liquidate $7B shorts

Key takeaways:Bitcoin could turn parabolic if prices move above $115,000 to liquidate more than $7 billion in short positions.Onchain indicators enter overheated territory, suggesting prolonged profit-taking from BTC investors.Bitcoin (BTC) showed…

Countdown to MIND Cut Off: MIND of Pepe, the High-Interest Token Closes in 5 Days – Get In Before It’s Gone

MIND of Pepe ($MIND), an AI crypto agent, is close to its cutoff date. $MIND presale is closing in five days, so if you want to invest, act now. Since its presale began, MIND of Pepe has often been mentioned as one of the emerging crypto presale…