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Jamie Crawley @ CoinDesk · 05/02/2026 12:00 EDT

Bitcoin's 'hazardous' airdrop: Why developers are warning against Paul Sztorc’s eCash fork

Developers and industry figures say the eCash proposal introduces user risk, uneven distribution and philosophical tension. Read more ›

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 05/02/2026 09:00 EDT

Prediction markets are ditching the 'casino' label to become a regular part of how people track the news

A new report from Bitget and Polymarket reveals that prediction markets are evolving into a $240 billion industry driven by retail users who are trading more frequently on everything from crypto to politics. Read more ›

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 05/02/2026 09:00 EDT

The $292M crypto hack exposed DeFi's weak spots. Here’s what must change, insiders say

As Wall Street moves onchain, the year's biggest crypto hack and DeFi crisis is forcing a rethink of risk, security and market structure, industry insiders told CoinDesk. Read more ›

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 05/02/2026 02:49 EDT

Bitcoin above $78,000 as Senate clears Clarity Act yield hurdle, S&P 500 sets new record

Bitcoin recovered from a midweek dip to $75,500 to climb back above $78,000 by Saturday morning in Asia, with the Senate's stablecoin yield compromise removing a key roadblock to crypto market structure legislation. Read more ›

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 05/02/2026 02:24 EDT

New Bitcoin quantum proposal offers Satoshi Nakamoto a way to prove control without moving BTC

A new design proposed by venture fund Paradigm would let holders privately timestamp proof that they control vulnerable keys before quantum computers arrive, creating a possible rescue path if Bitcoin ever sunsets old addresses. Read more ›

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Nikhilesh De @ CoinDesk · 05/01/2026 17:33 EDT

Clarity Act text lets crypto firms offer stablecoin rewards while shielding bank yield

The text released Friday blocks crypto firms from offering stablecoin yield offerings that look like bank deposits, but "bona fide" transactions are allowed. Read more ›

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James Van Straten @ CoinDesk · 05/01/2026 16:59 EDT

Bitcoin miner Riot's shares jump 8% after expanding AMD data center deal, signaling AI pivot

AMD’s expansion and improved financing terms highlight Riot’s shift beyond bitcoin mining and strengthen confidence in its growing data center business. Read more ›

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Margaux Nijkerk @ CoinDesk · 05/01/2026 14:16 EDT

Ethereum Foundation finalizes sale of 10,000 ether to BitMine as part of its treasury strategy

The latest transaction follows a similar March deal in which the foundation sold 5,000 ETH to BitMine, raising roughly $10.2 million. Read more ›

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James Van Straten @ CoinDesk · 05/01/2026 13:40 EDT

Canadian pension giant AIMCo buys the dip in Strategy, now sitting on $69 million unrealized gain

AIMCo returns to Michael Saylor's bitcoin treasury company years after exiting, now sitting on a sizable unrealized gain. Read more ›

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Alexander Blume @ CoinDesk · 05/01/2026 13:33 EDT

A new narrative for bitcoin that will last

Of the myriad pundits proclaiming what bitcoin is or isn’t, Blume offers a more clear-eyed framing that, he argues, will outlast the others. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 05/01/2026 11:37 EDT

AI agent forms its own company, gets ready to trade crypto

Although Manfred will not start trading crypto until the end of May, it already has a crypto wallet and credentials to hire staff, make payments and do business. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 05/01/2026 07:11 EDT

SBI Holdings eyes stake in crypto exchange Bitbank to build digital asset powerhouse

The Tokyo-based broker is betting big on crypto with plans in Singapore and a Visa partnership for bank cards that allows users to accumulate digital assets. Read more ›

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Oliver Knight @ CoinDesk · 05/01/2026 06:20 EDT

Bitcoin ticks higher, but remains range-bound as traders keep short bias

BTC rises to $77,000 after holding $75,000 support, but negative funding, unchanged open interest and cautious positioning signal a lack of conviction. Read more ›

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Jamie Crawley @ CoinDesk · 05/01/2026 05:25 EDT

Bitcoin edges above $77,000, but institutional activity suggests downside hedging

BTC rises on steady volume and strong technical structure, but surging put interest and muted prediction market odds point to defensive positioning. Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 05/01/2026 03:41 EDT

Bithumb scores a legal win in South Korea as six-month suspension is lifted by local judge

South Korea's financial watchdog imposed a $24.6 million fine on Bithumb and partial suspension that came into effect last month. Read more ›

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