Key Takeaways: The Fed may pause rates but inject liquidity. Crypto could rally as a recession hedge. The weak US dollar and gold rally signal a shift to scarce assets. The US Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision on May 7 will be a defining moment for risk-on assets, including cryptocurrencies. While …
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21Shares launches ETP for Crypto.com's Cronos token
21Shares has launched an exchange traded product (ETP) in Europe, providing investors with exposure to Crypto.com’s Cronos token, the asset manager said. The ETP is listed on Euronext’s Paris and Amsterdam exchanges, 21Shares said in a May 6 announcement. Cronos (CRO) is a layer-1 blockchain network affiliated with Crypto.com, a centralized exchange. The chain is …
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Bitcoin bulls rush into long positions ahead of May 7 Fed FOMC interest rate decision
Key Takeaways: Data shows Bitcoin bulls opening margin long positions from $94,400. A $189 million increase in Bitcoin futures open interest and a 15% increase in trading volume show sustained buying interest. BTC momentum tends to slow before FOMC meetings and then turns volatile afterward. The same could happen following this week’s Federal Reserve statements. …
New Hampshire governor signs crypto reserve bill into law
Kelly Ayotte, the Governor of New Hampshire, signed a bill into law allowing the state’s treasurer to invest in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC). In a May 6 notice, Ayotte announced on social media that New Hampshire would be permitted to “invest in cryptocurrency and precious metals” through a bill passed in the state Senate and …
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Standard Chartered sees BNB more than doubling in 2025
Asset manager Standard Chartered predicts that Binance’s ecosystem token, BNB, could more than double in price this year, according to an analyst report reviewed by Cointelegraph. The asset manager sees BNB’s price rising to approximately $1,275 per token by the end of 2025 and as high as $2,775 by the end of 2028, according to …
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Bitcoin price rallied 1,550% the last time the ‘BTC risk-off’ metric fell this low
Key Takeaways: The Bitcoin Risk-Off signal dropped to 23.7, its lowest since March 2019, indicating low correction risk and a high likelihood of a bullish trend developing. Despite the recent decline in network activity, bullish macro indicators like the Macro Chain Index (MCI) suggest Bitcoin could soon rally above $100,000. On May 5, the Bitcoin …
Is it a bull or bear market? How to tell the difference
TL;DR: Not sure if you’re in a bull or bear market? This guide breaks down how to spot the difference using price action, volume, sentiment and onchain data. Learn how to recognize market cycles, what signals to watch for and how to adjust your strategy for each phase so you can trade smarter. Crypto markets …
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North Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interview
For months, Cointelegraph took part in an investigation centered around a suspected North Korean operative that uncovered a cluster of threat actors attempting to score freelancing gigs in the cryptocurrency industry. The investigation was led by Heiner Garcia, a cyber threat intelligence expert at Telefónica and a blockchain security researcher. Garcia uncovered how North Korean …
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Frictionless flows are Ethereum's path to economic dominance
Opinion by: Barna Kiss, CEO of Malda An idea recently floated by some prominent thinkers in the Ethereum space to reclaim value for the mainnet is the taxing of its Layer-2s. The future of Ethereum does not depend on policy but on enabling frictionless capital movement between the L2s in question. Tariffing rollups may appear …
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What bankers, CPAs and CFOs need to know about blockchain
Why finance veterans are still skeptical about blockchain Blockchain has been part of the finance conversation for over a decade now. Yet many professionals remain cautious. Many seasoned professionals in finance, wealth management and economics often question blockchain’s relevance, asking, How exactly is blockchain supposed to fit into what we already do? This question reflects …
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