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Chinese state-backed think tank highlights Bitcoin as a reserve asset against USD, Sony’s online bank launches new crypto unit. Asia Express. The International Monetary Institution (IMI), Chinas state-backed finance think tank, has republished an article that quietly elevates Bitcoin in the reserve asset debate. The report by former White House economist Matthew Ferranti, originally published in October by the Bitcoin Policy Institute, argues that Bitcoin can serve as a hedge for central banks in developing economies, particularly those exposed to US dollar weaponization. It was republished by the IMI on its official WeChat account on May 28 with an editorial note stating Bitcoins rise as a reserve asset deserves continued attention. The IMIs editorial note lays out that the appeal of US dollar assets is waning due to deficits, inflation and falling real yields. As a result, gold faces new challenges and Bitcoin is emerging as a serious contender for strategic reserves. Read more

Bitcoin didn’t reach its new ATH with widespread coin movement or a surge in recycled supply. The rally came as large portions of Bitcoin’s UTXO set continued to age, locking up liquidity instead of distributing it. Between Feb. 28 and May 28, the share of the UTXO set classified as long-term (outputs older than 6 […] The post Bitcoin hit its new ATH without fresh supply, forcing buyers to chase dormant coins appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Meta could be the first US corporation of its scale to place Bitcoin (BTC) on its balance sheet, according to Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. In a May 28 post on X, Balchunas argued that a move by a “Big Boy” company would validate corporate treasury adoption of the asset. He added that “it […] The post Bloomberg analyst foresees Meta as trailblazer in corporate Bitcoin integration appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Nigel Farage has detailed a Reform UK bill that would cut crypto capital gains tax to 10%, launch a two-year regulatory sandbox and outlaw discrimination against digital-asset payments. He plans to present the proposal at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, pitching Britain as a future crypto powerhouse. The post Nigel Farage to Pitch UK as ‘Crypto Powerhouse’ at Bitcoin 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Strong demand from US-based investors sends Bitcoin’s Coinbase premium on a 20-day streak, and chart technicals hint at a rally to $118,000. Key takeaways: A 20-day Bitcoin Coinbase Premium streak signals strong institutional investor and retail investor interest. Falling BTC inflows from short- and long-term holders reduce downside risk. Read more

Arkham Intelligence has linked over $7.6 billion worth of Bitcoin to Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy. The post Arkham Traces $7.6B in Bitcoin to Strategy Despite Saylor’s Privacy Stance appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin price hovers around the $111K all-time highs, and multiple onchain and technical data suggests that the upside is not over for BTC. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s price consolidates below its all-time high of nearly $112,000. Whale accumulation, strong ETF inflows and other factors suggest BTC is on track to $120,000. Read more

This report provides a structured overview of Bitcoin programmability and the emerging ecosystem of Bitcoin-aligned execution layers. It categorizes current and proposed architectures—including sidechains, externally sequenced systems, rollups, and bridging models—based on how they interact with Bitcoin’s base layer, what trust assumptions they require, and how execution is secured. The report also evaluates why adoption has remained limited, highlights promising technical paths like BitVM and OP_CAT, and sizes the total addressable market (TAM) for core use cases like collateralized lending and stablecoin swaps. Drawing on Ethereum as a behavioral reference, it estimates how large Bitcoin’s programmable economy could become if trust-minimized infrastructure takes hold.

Bitcoin is getting bullish cues from its "cleanest trend indicator," leading analysis to predict a run to $200,000 this year. Key points: Bitcoin’s “cleanest trend indicator” is flashing bullish for the first time since mid-2024. Previous signals mostly resulted in a BTC price blow-off top over the coming year. Read more

JD Vance has told Bitcoin 2025 attendees the White House plans to dismantle Biden-era “red tape,” fire Gensler-style regulators, end operation chokepoint 2.0, and protect the blockchain sector from enforcement-driven oversight as questions mount over Trump-linked crypto fundraising. The post JD Vance Blasts Gary Gensler at Bitcoin 2025 Conference, Promises Full Cryptocurrency Deregulation appeared first on Cryptonews.

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. spoke at Bitcoin 2025 to tout the advantages of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to a large crowd.

A unique Bitcoin price model forecasts a $220,000 to $330,000 peak before the end of 2025. Key takeaways: Bitcoin researcher Sminston With says BTC could gain 100% to 200%, with a cycle peak between $220,000 to $330,000. Bitcoin continues to exhibit strong cyclical volatility, contradicting the belief that its price swings are softening over time. Read more

The move represents a significant shift from the Pakistani government's earlier position that cryptocurrencies would never be legalized. Bilal Bin Saqib, head of Pakistan’s crypto council, announced on May 28 that the country is moving to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Saqib said the government of Pakistan followed the United States’ lead in establishing a Bitcoin strategic reserve and is embracing pro-crypto regulatory policies. The government official told the audience: The announcement represents a significant departure from the government of Pakistan’s previous stance on cryptocurrencies, holding that crypto would never be legal in the country. Read more

Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain activity has intensified as the asset consolidates near $108,000, with $120,000 emerging as the next major price zone of interest.  Glassnode’s May 28 report highlighted elevated investor profitability, rising accumulation, and robust exchange flows. These conditions resemble past bull market peaks.  Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $111,000 before pulling back […] The post Bitcoin eyes $120,000 price zone as exchange flows, leverage surge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, US Vice President JD Vance called crypto enthusiasts to remain politically active. United States Vice President JD Vance took the stage to deliver a keynote address at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, encouraging Bitcoiners to deepen their involvement in politics. Vance highlighted the strategic and geopolitical importance of Bitcoin, emphasizing that the US should maintain leadership in the crypto industry to remain competitive in the age of digital finance. Vance told the audience: “Don’t ignore politics because I guarantee you, my friends, politics is not going to ignore this community, not now, and not in the future,” the vice president continued. Read more

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has again called on El Salvador to keep its Bitcoin holdings unchanged. In a statement released on May 27, the IMF said government-owned wallets must not increase their BTC reserves and also urged the country to fully exit its role in the Chivo wallet by the end of July. According […] The post El Salvador continues to resists IMF pressure to halt Bitcoin accumulation appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ripple has donated the controversial “Skull of Satoshi” sculpture to the Bitcoin community in a symbolic move to foster cross-chain unity. The donation was made during the Bitcoin Conference on May 28, marking an unexpected collaboration moment between two long-standing crypto industry rivals. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse described the move as a symbolic gesture to […] The post Ripple donates ‘Skull of Satoshi’ sculpture to foster unity with Bitcoin community appeared first on CryptoSlate.

JD Vance, speaking live at Bitcoin 2025, said that crypto is "ground-up" innovation that is already helping millions of people.

Bitcoin eyes fresh multiday lows with risk assets suffering from a lack of volatility catalysts and fading hopes of a Fed rate cut before September. Key points: Markets increasingly see fewer Fed rate cuts this year, with the first only coming in September. Despite potential labor market weakness to come, crypto and risk assets lack an overall bullish catalyst, analysis says. Read more

As Bitcoin aims to go mainstream, the crypto industry’s blind spot in terms of physical infrastructure is holding it back. Neglecting real-world access points risks leaving millions behind. Opinion by: Scott Buchanan, chief operating officer of Bitcoin Depot A new proposal to install Bitcoin ATMs in federal buildings highlights an important question: Can crypto truly go mainstream without a stronger physical presence? For years, the industry has focused on software and decentralization, but its reluctance to invest in real-world infrastructure is starting to show. Without physical access points, crypto risks becoming an exclusive, insiders-only system, rather than the open alternative it sets out to be. Everyone loves to talk about decentralization. There’s a good reason behind this. It defines the movement, shapes the technology, and supports the vision of a better financial system. While the industry focuses on code and algorithms, it lacks something basic. A decentralized system that exists only online is ...