Key Takeaways Trump’s hopes to end Epic Fury dropped WTI to $88.66, but future deals face hurdles from Iran’s new demands. Iran’s new Persian Gulf Strait Authority threatens …
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Bitcoin
Gh0st Privacy Protocol Goes Live on BNB Chain, Breaks Wallet-to-Trade Links
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways: Gh0st has launched on BNB Chain, routing trades through dozens of wallets to mask user addresses. BNB Chain’s 2026 roadmap targets native privacy features, adding context …
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Bitcoin
Gomining Launches GoBTC at Consensus Miami, Targeting Bitcoin’s Long-Awaited Payments Layer
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways: Gomining launched GoBTC at Consensus Miami in May 2026, targeting 12-hour BTC settlement at a 0.2% fee. The 0.2% merchant fee undercuts card processors charging 1.5–3.5%, …
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Bitcoin
Maya, Lydian Partner to Soon Enable ‘Pay with Crypto’ for Philippine Merchants
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottFinancial technology company Maya and digital asset infrastructure provider Lydian announced a collaboration to enable digital asset payments for merchants in the Philippines. According to a joint statement, …
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Bitcoin
Binance Launches ‘Withdraw Protection’ as Crypto Wrench Attacks Rise 75%
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways: Binance launched ‘Withdraw Protection’ on May 4, offering users a provision to block outgoing transfers for 1–7 days. Physical coercion attacks on crypto holders rose 75% …
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Bitcoin
Coinbase Lays Off Hits Southeast Asia Growth Teams as Company Slashes 14% Workforce
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottGlobal cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has reduced its workforce by approximately 14%, a restructuring effort that CEO Brian Armstrong stated is necessary to transition the company into a “lean, …
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Bitcoin
Zano Prepares Trustless Cross-Chain Bridge for Native ZANO After Hard Fork 6
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways: Zano’s Hard Fork 6, targeted for Q2 2026, introduces Gateway Addresses enabling trustless bridging of native ZANO to EVM, TON, and Solana networks. The Bridgeless protocol …
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Bitcoin
Banks Reject Stablecoin Yield Compromise, Demanding Stricter Crypto Limits
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways: Rejecting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act over a rule, banks seek to prevent deposit flights. Eleanor Terrett notes big banks aren’t 100% aligned, so they …
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s Bull Case Hinges on Macro Conditions, Wintermute Says
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways: Bitcoin approached $82,000 resistance but still lacks confirmation of a sustained breakout. ETF inflows reached $2.6 billion, while late outflows signaled weakening demand. Macro factors, including …
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Kraken, Moneygram Expand Crypto Off-Ramps Across 100+ Countries
by Jason Scottby Jason ScottKey Takeaways: Kraken partnered with Moneygram to support crypto-to-cash withdrawals across more than 100 countries. Customers can access local currency through Moneygram’s regulated international cash pickup network. Expansion …
