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SBI eyes Bitbank deal as Japan’s crypto exchange market consolidates
May 1, 2026 9:39 am

SBI eyes Bitbank deal as Japan’s crypto exchange market consolidates

SBI Holdings is in discussions to make Bitbank a subsidiary, adding to its push to acquire crypto exchanges amid improving regulatory clarity in Japan.

Bitcoin edges above $77,000, but institutional activity suggests downside hedging
May 1, 2026 9:25 am
BTC rises on steady volume and strong technical structure, but surging put interest and muted prediction market odds point to defensive positioning.
Bitcoin seals best monthly gain in a year as S&P 500 hits fresh all-time high
May 1, 2026 8:58 am

Bitcoin seals best monthly gain in a year as S&P 500 hits fresh all-time high

Bitcoin finished April above $76,000 to preserve most of its monthly gains, but the S&P 500 stole the limelight with a trip back to record highs.

Bakkt completes acquisition of stablecoin payments firm Distributed Technologies Research
May 1, 2026 7:43 am

Bakkt completes acquisition of stablecoin payments firm Distributed Technologies Research

Bakkt announced the deal in January, which was originally for 9.3 million shares, along with a corporate name change to Bakkt Inc.

Bithumb scores a legal win in South Korea as six-month suspension is lifted by local judge
May 1, 2026 7:41 am
South Korea's financial watchdog imposed a $24.6 million fine on Bithumb and partial suspension that came into effect last month.
Strategy keeps STRC dividend at 11.5% as stock logs first monthly gain in nine
May 1, 2026 7:01 am
STRC’s volume weighted average price of $99.76 for April kept the dividend steady for a third consecutive month.
Tether reports $1.04B profit in Q1 as Treasury holdings reach $141B
May 1, 2026 7:00 am

Tether reports $1.04B profit in Q1 as Treasury holdings reach $141B

The top stablecoin issuer’s balance sheet remains heavily concentrated in US Treasuries as stablecoin adoption expands across emerging markets.

MoonPay launches card enabling AI agents to spend stablecoins via Mastercard
May 1, 2026 7:00 am

MoonPay launches card enabling AI agents to spend stablecoins via Mastercard

The card links self-custodied wallets to Mastercard rails, allowing AI agents to spend stablecoins at checkout without preloading funds or moving assets offchain.

Bitcoin risks extended retreat as April rally was futures-driven: CryptoQuant
May 1, 2026 6:53 am

Bitcoin risks extended retreat as April rally was futures-driven: CryptoQuant

Futures drove up Bitcoin's price in April while spot demand declined, which CryptoQuant warned has historically preceded extended price declines.

Bitcoiners launch 'The Bitcoin Evidence Base' to stamp out FUD
May 1, 2026 6:51 am

Bitcoiners launch 'The Bitcoin Evidence Base' to stamp out FUD

The Bitcoin FUD-stopping tool cites over 22 peer-reviewed research papers to address common misconceptions about Bitcoin.