Bitcoin

May 2, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Stablecoins Hit 40% of Latam Crypto Buys

Key Takeaways: Bitso’s 2025 report reveals that stablecoins like USDC drove nearly 40% of crypto purchases across Latam. Highlighting a shift to stability, USDC and USDT now comprise over...

May 2, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Pharos Hits $1B Valuation on Mainnet Launch

Key Takeaways: Pharos launched its Pacific Ocean Mainnet and $PROS token on May 1, 2026, following a massive 4.3B testnet. GCL New Energy and a $44M Series A propelled...

May 2, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

US Warns Hormuz Digital Asset Payments May Trigger Sanctions Risk

Key Takeaways: OFAC warned crypto payments tied to Hormuz transit may trigger sanctions exposure. Reports say Iran operates a crypto-based toll system generating about $20 million in daily revenue....

May 2, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Canada Explores Banning Crypto ATMs | Catch Up | Apr. 26 – May 2, 2026

From Hyperliquid to Ripple, from Canada to Malaysia, here are the crypto news you may have missed this week. Market Analysis & Exchange Data Hyperliquid Tests HIP-4 for Onchain...

May 2, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

SBI Group, Visa Launch Crypto Card With up to 10% BTC, ETH, XRP Promo Rewards

Key Takeaways: SBI and Visa launched credit cards that convert spending points into a user-selected cryptocurrency ( BTC, ETH, or XRP). Gold users can earn up to 10%, while...

May 1, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Trump Says Iran Conflict Over, Nasdaq Sets Record High, Bitcoin Climbs 2.5%

Key Takeaways: Trump declared U.S.-Iran hostilities “terminated” on May 1, bypassing the War Powers Resolution’s 60-day authorization deadline. Bitcoin climbed 2.52% near $79,000 earlier today, now at $78,311 per...

May 1, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Fidelity Adds $19M Into FBTC as Bitcoin ETFs Snap 3-Day Outflow Streak

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.76M inflows as Blackrock IBIT added $26.61M after a 3-day slump. Ether ETFs lost $23.64M, led by Blackrock ETHA’s $50.57M outflow in 4th straight...

May 1, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Grok, ChatGPT, Claude — 11 AI Models Project Bitcoin Hits $84K to $118K by End of 2026

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin AI models gave Dec. 31, 2026, targets from $84,500 to $118,400. Polymarket gives BTC 87% odds of topping $80,000 and 40% odds at $100,000. Bitcoin’s 2026...

May 1, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Digital Asset Security Moves Beyond Keys as Bitgo Adds 5-Layer Checks

Key Takeaways: Bitgo introduced five security layers for institutional digital asset transactions. Controls address deepfakes, API spoofing, address manipulation, and withdrawal risks. Institutions can add approvals, address restrictions, and...

May 1, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Trader Opens $1.96M MEGA Long at 1x Leverage, Already Down $402K

Key Takeaways: Trader 0xcc15 opened a $1.96 million leveraged long on 11.96M MEGA tokens and is already down $402K as of May 1. The trade highlights the volatility risk...