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Ethereum and BNB Chain bear the brunt, representing 60% of April's hacks, with Base emerging as a new hacker target with a 20% share.

French law enforcement officers freed the man after raiding a property in a Paris suburb where he was held captive for ransom. The father of an unnamed crypto entrepreneur was freed by police in Paris, France, during a law enforcement raid of the property where the man was held captive for ransom over several days. According to reporting from Le Monde, the May 3 raid resulted in five arrests. Local outlet Le Parisien also said the kidnappers demanded between 5 million and 7 million euros, or up to $7.9 million, to release the captive man. Although the details on the identity of the victims remain scant, likely for security reasons, the crypto entrepreneur and his father co-owned a crypto marketing firm based in Malta, French media reports. Read more

A group of nine Democratic Senators announced that they will withdraw their support for the landmark U.S. stablecoin legislation unless changes are made to the bill. In a joint statement issued on May 3, the Senators noted that there are several issues with the current version of the stablecoin bill known as the Guiding and […] The post U.S. stablecoin regulation could be delayed as pro-crypto Democrats pull support appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Cardano price hovers near $0.69 as whales scoop up 410M ADA in April. Will bullish demand push ADA through key $0.70 resistance? Find out the trade setup. The post ADA Price Tests Key Resistance: Whale Investors Amass 410 Million Cardano in April appeared first on Cryptonews.

Government officials hope the move can attract foreign investment into the Maldives, diversify its revenue streams, and alleviate its debt. The government of Maldives signed an agreement with MBS Global Investments, a Dubai-based family office, to develop a $9 billion crypto and blockchain hub in Malé, the capital of the South Pacific archipelago nation. According to a report from the Financial Times, the agreement, which was signed on May 4, was done in the hopes of moving the Maldives away from reliance on tourism and fisheries by attracting foreign direct investment into blockchain and Web3 technologies. The project outlines plans for the Maldives International Financial Centre, an 830,000-square-meter facility that will reportedly employ up to 16,000 individuals. Read more

The 3,520 BTC heist triggered a 50% Monero price spike as thieves converted funds through privacy coin's illiquid markets.

"There are always folks that want the hyperinflation hedge," one observer said, explaining the solid open interest build up in the $300K call option expiring on June 26.

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Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor posted the Bitcoin chart signaling an impending Bitcoin purchase by the company the following day. Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted at an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase, marking the fourth consecutive week of purchases by the BTC treasury company. The company's most recent acquisition occurred on April 28 when Strategy purchased 15,355 BTC, valued at over $1.4 billion at the time, bringing the company's total holdings to 553,555 BTC. According to data from SaylorTracker, Strategy is up approximately 39% on its investment, representing over $15 billion in unrealized gains. Read more

Ripple whale moves $64M XRP to Coinbase as XRP price eyes $2.31 breakout. Analysts point to ETF optimism and whale activity fueling bullish momentum. The post XRP Price Ready for Comeback: Analysts See Bull Movement and Strong Potential for Upward Trend appeared first on Cryptonews.

Converging trend lines in this ETH chart technical analysis indicate grounds for a bullish break to the north. That's a potential opportunity, as Vitalik Buterin outlines the 2025 roadmap for Ethereum.

Bitcoin trades at $95,832 as bulls defend key Fibonacci support. Institutional buying, ETF momentum, and macro signals suggest stronger upside ahead.   The post Bitcoin Price at $95,832: Are Bulls Back After Some Signs of Renewed Strength? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Vitalik Buterin has proposed a major overhaul of the Ethereum base layer, aiming to simplify the protocol’s architecture for improved security, scalability, and long-term sustainability. The post Vitalik Buterin Calls to Simplify Ethereum Protocol with New Design appeared first on Cryptonews.

Stop-loss and take-profit orders help Bitcoin traders lock in gains and cut losses automatically. They’re essential tools for managing risk in a 24/7, fast-moving market. Bitcoin and crypto traders can rely on automated orders on their trading platform to limit losses and secure gains. Stop-loss orders in Bitcoin trading started as manual risk management in the early 2010s. Now, they have become advanced, automated tools on today’s exchanges. In the algorithm era and bot pestering, proper trading tools like stop-loss and take-profit orders will help you protect your trades. Read more

The Trezor Safe 5 is a safe and simple-to-use crypto wallet that's ideal for beginners, but secure and supported enough for seasoned traders.

Bitcoin’s institutional adoption reshapes its development landscape, prioritizing security and compliance over grassroots innovation. Bitcoin's decentralized roots, however, face unprecedented challenges. Opinion by: Markus Bopp, CEO of TAP Protocol Not long ago, the idea of Bitcoin as a government-backed reserve asset seemed like a stretch. The US Federal Reserve’s move to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve marks a clear turning point. Once dismissed as a speculative asset or niche investment, Bitcoin is increasingly being treated by some governments and financial institutions as a national store of value. This evolution puts blockchain development at a crossroads. On one hand, memecoins, once dismissed as internet jokes, have dominated transaction volumes and social buzz on leading platforms. On the other hand, institutions and governments are taking the world’s most popular cryptocurrency — Bitcoin (BTC) — seriously and investing in infrastructure to secure it for the long term. Read more

Bitcoin deals with nearby liquidity into the weekly close as traders turn to the key Fed meeting for BTC price clues over the coming week. Key points: Bitcoin attacks liquidity clustered close to spot price into the weekly close. Market commentators eye significant BTC price levels below $95,000. Read more

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has sparked criticism from Bitcoin advocates and some government officials after vetoing legislation that would have allowed the state to hold Bitcoin in its official reserves. The post Arizona Governor Vetoes Bitcoin Bill, Faces Backlash From Community appeared first on Cryptonews.

Publicly traded firms relentlessly buying bitcoin for their balance sheet could result in 'significant buy pressure.'