Crypto sleuth probes attacker behind Bored Ape heist
Law enforcement detained the wrong person for a 2022 scam that pilfered more than $1…
Brave adds Cardano support
Update (May 13, 1:00 pm UTC): This article has been updated to add third-party commentary from Robert Roose. Web3 and privacy-focused web browser Brave Browser has integrated the Cardano blockchain into its native and standalone wallets. According to a May 12 announcement, the integration stems from a partnership between Brave Browser and Cardano development firm…
How to build a personalized crypto portfolio tracker using ChatGPT
Key takeaways AI tools like ChatGPT can help both experienced and new crypto investors track portfolios with ease, freeing up time for other investment activities and making the process more accessible. Defining specific requirements, such as which cryptocurrencies to track and the desired data points, is essential for building an effective portfolio tracker tailored to…
Bitcoin shrugs off US CPI win as Binance CEO says BTC ‘leading pack’
Key points: Bitcoin fails to capitalize on lower-than-expected US CPI data, seeing a Wall Street sell-off for a second day. Traders see BTC/USD buying time before its next move, and a trip below $100,000 is on the cards. Bitcoin is showing “undeniable” momentum against gold and stocks, Binance’s Richard Teng says. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a…
$1B Bitcoin exits Coinbase in a day as analysts warn of supply shock
Institutional demand for Bitcoin is growing, as Coinbase, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, recorded its highest daily outflows of Bitcoin in 2025 on May 9. On May 9, Coinbase saw 9,739 Bitcoin (BTC), worth more than $1 billion, withdrawn from the exchange — the highest net outflow recorded in 2025, according to Bitwise head of…
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF flips gold fund
BlackRock’s Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) now holds more assets than the asset manager’s gold ETF despite only launching in January, data from BlackRock shows. iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) exceeds $33 billion in net assets as of Nov. 8, surpassing iShares Gold Trust (IAU), which holds just shy of that amount, according to iShares. It’s…
XRP whale flow and technical setup hint at 40% price boom next
Key takeaways: XRP price has risen 55% since April and is now flashing bullish continuation signals. Whale flows have flipped positive for the first time since November 2024, historically signaling trend reversals. A falling wedge breakout projects 40% gains ahead, but $2.80 may act as interim resistance. XRP (XRP) has bounced by more than 55%…
What is a bear raid, and how do whales use them in crypto trading?
Key takeaways Bear raids involve deliberate efforts by whales to drive down crypto prices using short-selling, FUD and large-scale sell-offs to trigger panic and profit from the dip. These raids create volatility, trigger liquidations and damage retail confidence. However, they can also expose weak or fraudulent projects. Signs include sudden price drops, high trading volume,…
Bitcoin remains unmatched as a global inflation hedge
Opinion by: Jupiter Zheng, Partner Liquid Fund at HashKey Capital Whenever Bitcoin falls in value, the narrative is always the same: It’s failing as a hedge against inflation. In the eyes of critics, Bitcoin is not the “digital gold” that so many others claim it to be. With gold hitting all-time highs, these critics have…
How to Use tsUSDe on TON for Passive Dollar Yield in 2025
Looking for a way to earn passive income on your crypto without riding the rollercoaster of volatile coins? TsUSDe (the staked version) on The Open Network (TON) might be the answer. It’s a dollar-pegged stablecoin that earns yield by design, and you can boost those earnings even more by putting it to work on platforms…
Solana co-founder proposes meta chain to fix blockchain fragmentation
Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko proposed a new data availability (DA) solution to improve persistent fragmentation and lack of interoperability across blockchain networks. In a May 12 post on X, Yakovenko proposed a “meta blockchain” to aggregate and order data posted across multiple layer-1 chains, including Ethereum, Celestia and Solana. “This would actually allow the…