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Crypto Bill Gets Past Senate Obstacle, Details Remain a Threat

Crypto Bill Gets Past Senate Obstacle, Details Remain a Threat

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee 15-9 but faces new opposition from decentralized-finance developers over an amendment expanding securities oversight. Senators Gallego and Alsobrooks, key Democratic committee votes, warned they may not back the bill on the Senate floor. The bill would define regulatory boundaries for crypto tokens and trading. Stablecoin provisions remain a sticking point for banks.
20 May 2026
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XRP ETFs Just Hit $1.32 Billion—Why Ripple’s Bank Test Matters Now

XRP ETFs Just Hit $1.32 Billion—Why Ripple’s Bank Test Matters Now

U.S. spot XRP ETFs saw $6.04 million in net inflows on May 8, bringing total inflows to about $1.325 billion, according to Bitget citing SoSoValue. The increase followed a pilot by Ripple, Ondo Finance, Mastercard, and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan linking the XRP Ledger to bank settlement rails. Senate Banking Committee will consider the CLARITY Act on May 14. U.S. CPI data is due May 12.
10 May 2026
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XRP Price Faces a Critical Test as U.S. Crypto Bill Moves and Network Activity Slumps

XRP Price Faces a Critical Test as U.S. Crypto Bill Moves and Network Activity Slumps

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will consider the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 14, a bill that could affect XRP and other major tokens. New XRP addresses have dropped 85% since December 2024, according to Glassnode. XRP traded near $1.42 with a market value around $88 billion. Ripple recently completed a pilot with J.P. Morgan and Mastercard for tokenized U.S. Treasuries using the XRP Ledger.
9 May 2026
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Bitcoin’s $84 Billion Satoshi Mystery Is Back — And Adam Back Says the Clues Don’t Add Up

Bitcoin’s $84 Billion Satoshi Mystery Is Back — And Adam Back Says the Clues Don’t Add Up

Bitcoin traded near $76,000 Thursday as new claims about Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity resurfaced. Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, disputed the documentary “Finding Satoshi,” which uses early mining patterns to estimate Satoshi’s holdings at 1.1 million coins, now worth about $84 billion. Actor Ben McKenzie said the ongoing mystery fuels crypto’s story.
30 April 2026
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Did the New York Times Really Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto? Adam Back Denies Bitcoin Founder Claim as Doubts Persist

Did the New York Times Really Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto? Adam Back Denies Bitcoin Founder Claim as Doubts Persist

Adam Back, British cryptographer and Blockstream CEO, again denied being Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto after renewed media scrutiny, including a New York Times report naming him the top candidate. No hard proof has emerged. Bitcoin traded near $71,580 Monday, with Satoshi’s suspected holdings worth about $78.7 billion. Markets showed little reaction to the speculation.
13 April 2026
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Falls Even as ETH Holdings Reach 4.73 Million Tokens

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock Falls Even as ETH Holdings Reach 4.73 Million Tokens

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares dropped 1% to $19.45 Thursday despite reporting $10.7 billion in crypto, cash, and related holdings, with 4.73 million ether as of March 29. Ether fell 4% to $2,066. Bitmine said 3.1 million ether was staked, valued at $6.3 billion, and annualized staking revenue reached $177 million. The company recently launched its own staking platform and acquired Australia’s Pier Two.
2 April 2026
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American Airlines Wins Key Australia Nod for Qantas Alliance as Fuel Costs Rise

American Airlines Wins Key Australia Nod for Qantas Alliance as Fuel Costs Rise

Bitmine Immersion Technologies said it bought 71,179 ether last week, raising its holdings to 4.732 million tokens, or about 3.92% of ether’s supply. The company launched its MAVAN staking network on March 25 and reported $177 million in annualized staking revenue. Bitmine’s crypto, cash, and equity assets total $10.7 billion. Shares traded near $19.70 Wednesday morning as ether hovered around $2,118.
1 April 2026
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Circle Teams With Nvidia-Backed Cassava’s Sasai to Push USDC Payments in Africa

Circle Teams With Nvidia-Backed Cassava’s Sasai to Push USDC Payments in Africa

Circle Internet Group said an affiliate partnered with Sasai Fintech, part of Nvidia-backed Cassava Technologies, to expand USDC access for payments and remittances in Africa. USDC circulation jumped 72% year-on-year to $75.3 billion in Q4. Nearly 80% of survey respondents in Nigeria and South Africa already hold stablecoins. Visa and Mastercard are also increasing stablecoin initiatives globally.
24 March 2026
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Bitmine (BMNR) boosts Ethereum holdings to 4.66 million tokens, but treasury value slips to $11 billion

Bitmine (BMNR) boosts Ethereum holdings to 4.66 million tokens, but treasury value slips to $11 billion

Bitmine Immersion Technologies’ ether holdings rose to 4.66 million tokens as of March 22, but the total value of its crypto, cash, and equity portfolio fell to $11.0 billion from $11.5 billion a week earlier as ether prices slipped. Bitmine staked 3.14 million ETH, or 67% of its holdings, and reported annualized staking revenues of $184 million. BMNR shares were last down about 1% at $20.94 early Monday.
23 March 2026
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Mastercard’s BVNK Deal Puts Trade Finance Tokenization – and Solana – in Focus

Mastercard’s BVNK Deal Puts Trade Finance Tokenization – and Solana – in Focus

Mastercard agreed to buy BVNK for up to $1.8 billion to expand stablecoin and blockchain payment infrastructure, the company said Tuesday. The deal follows recent corporate tests using stablecoins for insurance payments and trade finance, including pilots by Aon and Citi. Visa, Nasdaq, and ICE are also advancing blockchain and tokenization projects. Solana featured in several of the latest trials.
18 March 2026
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies Stock Jumps After New Filing Shows $11.5 Billion in Crypto and Cash

Bitmine Immersion Technologies Stock Jumps After New Filing Shows $11.5 Billion in Crypto and Cash

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares jumped 11.6% Monday after the company reported its crypto, cash, and other investments had reached $11.5 billion. Bitmine disclosed holdings of 4,595,562 ETH, 196 bitcoin, and $1.2 billion in cash as of March 15. The company said 3,040,515 ETH was staked, generating $180 million in annualized revenue. Bitmine remains the largest ether treasury among public companies.
16 March 2026
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Nasdaq Partners With Kraken on Tokenized Stocks, Eyes 2027 Launch

Nasdaq Partners With Kraken on Tokenized Stocks, Eyes 2027 Launch

Nasdaq announced plans for a tokenized shares framework and will partner with Payward, parent of crypto exchange Kraken, to build a gateway linking regulated stock markets to blockchain networks. The program is set to launch in the first half of 2027. Kraken will help distribute tokenized shares in Europe and other markets outside the U.S. The plan requires SEC approval and updated market infrastructure.
9 March 2026
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BitMine’s $9.9 billion crypto treasury update lands as BMNR stock jumps with Ethereum

BitMine’s $9.9 billion crypto treasury update lands as BMNR stock jumps with Ethereum

BitMine Immersion Technologies reported holdings of 4.47 million ether, 195 bitcoin, $868 million in cash, and minority stakes in two firms, totaling $9.9 billion as of March 1. The company said it had staked 3.04 million ether, valued at $6 billion, generating $172 million in annualized staking revenue. BMNR shares rose 9.7% to $21.47 as ether climbed 9.9% to $2,190.61. BitMine ranks as the No. 2 global crypto treasury after Strategy Inc.
4 March 2026
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Ethereum near $1,950 as NFT “utility” pitch meets Polymarket’s $1.17 million price bet

Ethereum near $1,950 as NFT “utility” pitch meets Polymarket’s $1.17 million price bet

Ether traded at $1,955.79 on Friday, down 0.73% in 24 hours, with $18 billion in volume, CoinMarketCap reported. Polymarket users wagered $1.17 million on ether price contracts, with settlements above $1,500 and $1,900 but not $2,000. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned prediction markets risk becoming “low-value gambling.” Bitcoin hovered near $67,088 late Thursday, according to Dow Jones data.
20 February 2026
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HSBC share price in focus as UK taps Orion blockchain for ‘digital gilt’ pilot

HSBC share price in focus as UK taps Orion blockchain for ‘digital gilt’ pilot

The UK Treasury selected HSBC’s Orion platform to run a pilot issuance of tokenised UK government bonds, with law firm Ashurst as legal adviser. HSBC shares closed at 1,305.4p on Wednesday, little changed ahead of the London open. The government has not set an issuance date for the pilot. HSBC will release its annual results and consider a dividend on Feb. 25.
12 February 2026
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XRP price today: back near $1.40 as crypto selloff bites; Ripple event and ETF flows ahead

XRP price today: back near $1.40 as crypto selloff bites; Ripple event and ETF flows ahead

XRP fell about 2.7% to $1.4009 Tuesday morning, nearing a key support level after a sharp sell-off in digital assets. The broader crypto market’s value has dropped roughly 10% in February to around $2.4 trillion, with bitcoin at $69,000 and ether near $2,000. U.S.-listed XRP spot ETFs saw $6.3 million in inflows Monday, bringing total inflows to $1.23 billion. Ripple will hold an XRP community event Feb. 11-12.
10 February 2026
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ETH price tests $2,000 as “blockchain art” talk reaches Corning, New York

ETH price tests $2,000 as “blockchain art” talk reaches Corning, New York

Ether traded near $2,022 Tuesday after dipping below $2,000 in the past day, as traders watched the key level. Standard Chartered maintained a $7,500 target for end-2026 despite recent volatility. New articles highlighted Corning, N.Y.’s glassmaking scene as a potential hub for Ethereum-based digital art and NFT sales. Market researcher Mordor Intelligence estimated the digital art market at $5.8 billion for 2025.
10 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Nvidia Expands Buyback Program by $80 Billion, Evaluated by Susquehanna Analyst
    May 21, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT. Nvidia has increased its share buyback plan by $80 billion, signaling a substantial return of capital to shareholders. Susquehanna senior analyst Chris Rolland assessed the company's recent earnings report, highlighting strong financial performance and shareholder value strategies. The expanded buyback reflects Nvidia's confidence in its growth outlook amid ongoing demand in the semiconductor market.

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Rocket Lab Shares Slide Premarket On $3 Billion Sale Plan During SpaceX IPO Week

Rocket Lab Shares Slide Premarket On $3 Billion Sale Plan During SpaceX IPO Week

21 May 2026
Rocket Lab filed to sell up to $3 billion in common stock, sending shares down to $126.75 in premarket trading from Wednesday’s $134.28 close. The move comes as SpaceX filed for a public IPO, raising valuation pressure across the sector. Rocket Lab’s year-to-date gain stood near 92% before the late-Wednesday announcement. The company reported $200.3 million in Q1 revenue and a $2.2 billion backlog.
Snowflake Heads Toward $205 BofA Level Before Earnings Next Week

Snowflake Heads Toward $205 BofA Level Before Earnings Next Week

21 May 2026
Snowflake shares fell 1.5% to $166.97 in early Thursday trading after Bank of America raised its price target to $205 and reiterated a Buy rating ahead of fiscal Q1 results due May 27. RBC cut its target earlier this week, highlighting ongoing competition in data and AI. Snowflake previously guided for Q1 product revenue of $1.262–$1.267 billion, up 27% year-over-year.
Arm jumps in premarket on AI chip hopes

Arm jumps in premarket on AI chip hopes

21 May 2026
Arm Holdings shares closed Wednesday at $256.73, up 15.05%, after Bernstein’s David Dai initiated coverage with an outperform rating and a $300 target, citing rising demand for server CPUs driven by agentic AI. The stock touched $259.44 during regular trading. U.S. markets were open; May 21 is not a listed exchange holiday. Arm’s AGI CPU has over $2 billion in expected demand for fiscal 2027 and 2028.
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