Good actors were 'unfairly targeted' by SEC — OpenSea's CEO

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) enforcement approach on crypto firms has left a lasting “regulatory overhang” within the industry, according to Devin Finzer, co-founder and CEO of OpenSea.  Speaking to Cointelegraph, Finzer said that during Biden’s administration the agency unfairly targeted good actors in the crypto space, including OpenSea. “There’s all sorts of digital …

Trump’s crypto dealings face scrutiny as House Republicans unveil digital asset bill

US President Donald Trump’s crypto businesses are drawing increased scrutiny on Capitol Hill and beginning to influence the progress of US digital asset legislation. As Republican lawmakers in the US House of Representatives unveiled their draft of a digital asset market structure bill on May 5, Democrats prepared for a united response to Donald Trump’s …

Bitcoin sell-off to $93.5K is a brief hiccup — Data still supports new BTC highs in 2025

Key takeaways: Bitcoin price slips, but BTC dominance is on the rise. Sizable purchases by Strategy and the spot BTC ETFs highlight institutional investors’ appetite for Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has dropped by 4.3% in the last three days after nearly reaching $97,900 on May 2. Despite showing resilience at the $94,000 level on May …

US Treasury sanctions Myanmar militia group for alleged crypto scams

The United States Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Myanmar militia group known as the Karen National Army (KNA), accusing it of crypto-related scams and other criminal activities. According to a May 5 press release issued by the agency, the Karen National Army has been orchestrating a variety of crypto scams, including the infamous …

VanEck files for BNB ETF, first in US

Asset manager VanEck has asked US regulators for permission to list an exchange-traded fund (ETF) holding BNB, the native token of Binance’s BNB Chain, regulatory filings show.  The ETF is designed to accumulate spot BNB (BNB) tokens and “may, from time to time, stake a portion of the [fund’s] assets through one or more trusted …

What do crypto users want to happen to Alex Mashinsky?

Crypto users are weighing in as Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius Network, prepares to stand before a judge on May 8 to face sentencing for commodities fraud and a fraudulent scheme to manipulate the price of the platform’s token. In a May 2 filing in the US District Court for the Southern District …

Price predictions 5/5: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, SUI

Key points: Bitcoin is witnessing a tough battle between the bulls and the bears at the $95,000 level. Solid buying by spot Bitcoin ETF investors last week signals a positive shift in investor sentiment.  Select altcoins have held their support levels, increasing the likelihood of a short-term up move. Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the breakout …

Bitcoin investors’ expectations evolve as 88% of BTC supply is in profit

Key Takeaways: 88% of Bitcoin’s supply is in profit below $95,000, indicating a reset in investor expectations. The current price range of $75,000–$95,000 may represent a structural bottom, aligning with market conditions from Q3 2024. The Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Ratio at 1.74 acts as a historical support zone, signaling cooling unrealized gains …

What will Bitcoin price be if gold hits $5K?

Key takeaways: Bitcoin has historically outperformed gold, more recently by sixfold. Gold’s climb toward $5,000 could set the stage for significant Bitcoin gains. Weakening US dollar and rising global liquidity remain key drivers for both assets. Gold’s march toward $5,000 per ounce and beyond has become a big topic among hard-asset bulls, including Yardeni Research’s …

Crypto market manipulation schemes are becoming increasingly coordinated

Opinion by: Tracy Jin, Chief Operating Officer, MEXC Market manipulation is everywhere and yet nowhere to be seen. It is an invisible threat affecting crypto and traditional markets, leaving ordinary traders counting the costs. Sometimes, manipulation is obvious — illiquid tokens being pumped high before being dumped just as fast — but often, it’s subtler …