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Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet

Bitcoin Magazine Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Coinkite has released the Coldcard MK5, building on the MK4’s dual secure element security with a larger Gorilla Glass screen, redesigned buttons, and improved NFC capabilities for smoother Bitcoin transactions. This post Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

U.S. Treasury: The United States Has Seized Nearly $1 Billion of Iran’s Crypto

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury: The United States Has Seized Nearly $1 Billion of Iran’s Crypto Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has seized up to $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto. This post U.S. Treasury: The United States Has Seized Nearly $1 Billion of Iran’s Crypto first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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US Reaches $1 Billion Seized Iran Crypto to Date: Bessent’s Big Update

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced today that America has now seized a cumulative total of approximately $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets under its escalating sanctions campaign. Cumulative Total Hits $1 Billion The figure represents the running total seized to date, not a single new action announced today. It builds on earlier milestones, including The post US Reaches $1 Billion Seized Iran Crypto to Date: Bessent’s Big Update appeared first on BeInCrypto.

29 May 2026

Retired Couple Loses $76,000 Life Savings to Bitcoin ATM Scam, Sues Bitcoin Depot in Federal Court

Bitcoin Magazine Retired Couple Loses $76,000 Life Savings to Bitcoin ATM Scam, Sues Bitcoin Depot in Federal Court An Idaho couple is suing Bitcoin Depot after scammers allegedly used its ATMs to siphon $76,000 in retirement savings. This post Retired Couple Loses $76,000 Life Savings to Bitcoin ATM Scam, Sues Bitcoin Depot in Federal Court first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin miners’ real prize is power as AI reshapes mining

Bitcoin miners spent years racing to secure cheap electricity, and that electricity has since become more valuable than the Bitcoin mining business built on it. That inversion drives Fidelity's May 2026 assessment that AI hosting could give miners a second revenue stream while flattening Bitcoin's hash rate as major operators redirect energy infrastructure away from […] The post Bitcoin miners’ real prize is power as AI reshapes mining appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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New lawsuit claims Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin is “Lost Property” worth under $10 per wallet

A New York lawsuit is seeking to treat some of Bitcoin’s oldest dormant wallets, including addresses tied to the cryptocurrency’s creator, as lost property valued at less than $10 each. The amended complaint asks a state court to grant legal ownership of 39,069 Bitcoin addresses to a pseudonymous plaintiff identified as Noah Doe and two […] The post New lawsuit claims Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin is “Lost Property” worth under $10 per wallet appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin Miners Face AI Squeeze as Hash Rate Flattens and Network Enters New Security Phase, Fidelity Says

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Miners Face AI Squeeze as Hash Rate Flattens and Network Enters New Security Phase, Fidelity Says Fidelity Digital Assets says 2026’s crypto slump masks a deeper “structural retooling,” as institutional adoption, tokenization, and Bitcoin’s evolving infrastructure quietly advance despite weaker prices. This post Bitcoin Miners Face AI Squeeze as Hash Rate Flattens and Network Enters New Security Phase, Fidelity Says first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

28 May 2026 BITCOIN

Anonymous Plaintiff Seeks Legal Title to $293 Billion in Dormant Bitcoin, Without Holding Any Private Keys

Bitcoin Magazine Anonymous Plaintiff Seeks Legal Title to $293 Billion in Dormant Bitcoin, Without Holding Any Private Keys A pseudonymous claimant, “Noah Doe,” alongside two Wyoming LLCs, has filed a lawsuit in New York Supreme Court seeking recognition as the rightful owner of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin addresses containing roughly 3.8 million BTC—valued at about $293 billion. This post Anonymous Plaintiff Seeks Legal Title to $293 Billion in Dormant Bitcoin, Without Holding Any Private Keys first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

28 May 2026 BITCOIN

Trump administration prepares AI security order for US agencies

The AI security order may lead to increased regulatory oversight, impacting AI companies' operations and disclosure requirements. The post Trump administration prepares AI security order for US agencies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Boston Fed president Collins warns Iran conflict energy shocks could keep rates elevated, pressuring crypto

The prolonged high rates due to geopolitical tensions may deter speculative investments, impacting crypto markets and broader economic stability. The post Boston Fed president Collins warns Iran conflict energy shocks could keep rates elevated, pressuring crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

ONDO Finance files SEC no-action letter, joins DTCC consortium for tokenized securities push

Ondo's regulatory move could set a precedent for blockchain-based securities, influencing future tokenization frameworks and market dynamics. The post ONDO Finance files SEC no-action letter, joins DTCC consortium for tokenized securities push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jordi Visser: Tokenization will reshape inflation dynamics, AI’s demand is driving asset price parabolas, and the tech sector faces a race against obsolescence | The Pomp Podcast

AI-driven market shifts are reshaping Bitcoin's role in accelerating economic disruption and token demand. The post Jordi Visser: Tokenization will reshape inflation dynamics, AI’s demand is driving asset price parabolas, and the tech sector faces a race against obsolescence | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

9 May 2026 BITCOIN

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The SEC looks at a 1990s fix for crypto markets to allow true “innovation pathway”

In a May 8 speech, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the agency could consider a limited “innovation pathway” for on-chain trading systems in the near future. Meanwhile, the agency will reserve formal notice-and-comment rulemaking to determine how crypto platforms fit inside the exchange definition. Atkins tied that idea directly to the SEC's handling of electronic […] The post The SEC looks at a 1990s fix for crypto markets to allow true “innovation pathway” appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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73% Pump.Fun Traders are in Profit, Best Month Since 2024

The share of profitable Pump.fun traders climbed to 73.28% in April 2026, the fourth consecutive month above 50%. CoinGecko data shows the metric has more than doubled from its low of 30.08% in June 2025. Profitable wallets had collapsed steadily through 2025 as retail traders absorbed heavy losses on Solana meme coins. Pump.fun Wallets Stage The post 73% Pump.Fun Traders are in Profit, Best Month Since 2024 appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Tom Lee Sets $200,000 Year-End Bitcoin Target As Price Defends Crucial Support

As Bitcoin (BTC) defends a pivotal support level, Tom Lee has called for the end of the crypto winter, setting massive year-end outlooks for the flagship crypto and Ethereum (ETH). Related Reading: DeFi Platform TrustedVolumes Hit By $6.7M Hack As 2026 Exploits Surge Tom Lee Shares $200,000 Bitcoin Target Tom Lee, the chairman of Ethereum’s largest treasury firm, Bitmine Technology, shared bold end-of-year price predictions for the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. During a quick-fire round of questions at Consensus 2026, the executive affirmed that Bitcoin could soar “wel

Federal Reserve’s Bowman says regulation is pushing corporate lending out of banks and into shadow lenders

The shift of corporate lending to shadow lenders due to regulation may increase systemic risk by reducing transparency and oversight. The post Federal Reserve’s Bowman says regulation is pushing corporate lending out of banks and into shadow lenders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US job growth exceeds expectations, but workforce declines persist

Despite job growth, persistent workforce decline and sector-specific losses suggest structural labor market challenges and cautious economic outlook. The post US job growth exceeds expectations, but workforce declines persist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

9 May 2026 BITCOIN ETHEREUM RIPPLE

Ethereum Is Going Up While Shorts Are Piling In: Find Out What Usually Follows

Ethereum has lost ground below $2,300 as the market cools after weeks of cautious recovery. The price is retreating — but a CryptoQuant report tracking Binance derivatives activity has identified a dynamic beneath the surface that complicates the bearish reading considerably. Related Reading: Bitcoin Found Support Where Recent Buyers Can’t Afford to Lose: Discover the Mechanics The data shows that derivatives traders on Binance have been aggressively betting against Ethereum throughout the recent rebound — and they are still adding to those positions even as the price pulls back. Cumulative ne

Estonia’s FSA issues investor warning for Zondacrypto exchange over MiCA violation

Estonia's regulatory action against Zondacrypto highlights the EU's commitment to enforcing crypto compliance, impacting investor trust. The post Estonia’s FSA issues investor warning for Zondacrypto exchange over MiCA violation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

9 May 2026 BITCOIN RIPPLE NEAR

XRP Flashes Historic Rally Signal, Fueling $12 Price Speculation

A 65,900% price surge. That’s what followed the last time XRP touched the trendline it’s sitting on right now — back in 2017, when the token was trading at less than a penny. Related Reading: Bitcoin Eyes $90K As Bears Get Burned Again Amid $30B Open Interest Surge Pattern Repeats At Key Support Market analyst Mikkybull flagged the development this week, pointing to a multi-year ascending parallel channel that has shaped XRP’s price movement since its early days. The channel has three trendlines running in parallel — lower, middle, and upper. XRP has now dropped to the lower trendline for only

BlackRock doubles down on tokenization with new stablecoin reserve funds

BlackRock's move could centralize stablecoin reserve management, potentially amplifying systemic risks if operational issues arise. The post BlackRock doubles down on tokenization with new stablecoin reserve funds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Crypto and Equity Markdowns Drive Trump Media’s $406 Million Q1 Loss

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) posted a $405.9 million net loss for the first quarter of 2026, dominated by non-cash losses. Unrealized losses on digital assets and equity securities reached $368.7 million, almost the entire shortfall. Stock-based compensation added $11.8 million, alongside $11.5 million of accreted interest. Bitcoin Treasury Drives Paper Losses as Prices The post Crypto and Equity Markdowns Drive Trump Media’s $406 Million Q1 Loss appeared first on BeInCrypto.

9 May 2026 BITCOIN