by Michael
Key Takeaways: Milei’s tax-free law failed to attract even $1 billion of the $170 billion held outside banks, curbing liquidity. Facimex Valores Adrián Yarde Buller notes that citizens distrust banks due to the 2001 crisis. Milei has walked back his main campaign... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Player unions for the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS jointly asked the CFTC to ban “negative outcome” and “mention” event contracts. The NHL has data partnerships with both Polymarket and Kalshi, and Polymarket is MLB’s exclusive prediction-market partner.... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Bitmine reached $13.1 billion in holdings on May 3, 2026, including 5.18 million ETH and 200 Bitcoin. Ranking as the #2 global treasury, Bitmine now trades $625 million daily, outpacing firms like DoorDash. Thomas Lee expects the CLARITY Act’s 2026... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways Bitcoin hit a 3-month peak of $80,617 on May 4, possibly signaling the end of the latest crypto winter. Volatility caused $554 million in liquidations as Brent crude hit $115 amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Economists warn of a global recession unless... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $162.8M inflows, boosted by Blackrock IBIT’s $136.6M. Ether ETFs saw $82M outflows, led by Blackrock ETHA, showing weaker demand. XRP (-$35K) and Solana (-$1.2M) lag, as markets watch if bitcoin strength will continue to hold.... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: DTCC plans July live trades before an October rollout for tokenized securities markets. Participation includes over 50 firms across banking, custody, trading, and digital asset sectors. DTC supports the effort with over $114 trillion in assets held... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Binance introduced Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals during user-selected lockdown windows. Coercion risks can bypass passwords, 2FA, and other standard digital safeguards. Users can choose one- to seven-day locks, with optional early... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Western Union launched its 1st stablecoin, USDPT, on Solana with Anchorage Digital Bank. Solana’s 24/7 settlement capabilities free up idle liquidity for Western Union’s operations. By June 2026, Stable by Western Union will launch consumer services... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Tether minted 5B USDT in two weeks, including 1B USDT on Tron on May 4. USDT’s total supply now stands at $189.5B, giving Tether a 58.9% share of the $321B stablecoin market. Large-scale USDT minting historically precedes buying pressure; bitcoin... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: CENTCOM denied reports of 2 IRGC missiles striking a U.S. ship during Trump’s Project Freedom. Fearing disruptions to 20% of global crude, WTI futures spiked to $107.28 before cooling. Following the April 7 truce, Iran’s Aliabadi warned that entering... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: ZachXBT warned on May 4, 2026, that Polyarb hosts an active wallet drainer targeting crypto users. Prominent accounts replying to Polyarb posts amplify the scam to new audiences without realizing it. The alert follows ZachXBT’s recent exposure of a U.S.... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Gamestop offered $55.5B for Ebay at $125/share, with TD Bank providing $20B in debt financing. The bid draws on Gamestop’s $519M bitcoin position, built from 4,710 BTC purchased in fiscal 2025. Ryan Cohen plans a proxy fight if Ebay’s board refuses,... Translate »
