Bitcoin Surges as Saylor Announces $2B Buy
@MicroStrategy has acquired 24,869 $BTC worth over $2 billion, as announced by Michael Saylor on May 18. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
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Bitcoin Gains $30M as Ramaswamy Invests
@StriveInc, backed by Vivek Ramaswamy, purchased over $30M in Bitcoin, acquiring 381.61 BTC from May 13 to 18 as part of its buying strategy. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin ETFs Hold $53M in Major Reveal
@BankofAmerica has revealed $53 million in exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana through ETFs, alongside substantial holdings in Strategy (MSTR) and American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC). #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH $XRP $SOL
Gemini Eyes CLARITY Act Senate Vote Soon
Crypto prediction market on @Gemini shows increasing confidence that the CLARITY Act could soon be voted on in the U.S. Senate, with traders expecting approval before 2027. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Plummets as $700M Liquidated in Crypto Crash
The upcoming major @Ripple XRP Ledger (XRPL) upgrade has raised concerns about hard forks and competing ledger streams, prompting responses from Ripple’s CTO Emeritus. A crypto analyst predicts significant price movements for $XRP. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Soars as Iran Embraces Bitcoin Payments
Bitcoin price hovered at $76,510 amid geopolitical tensions and institutional selling, with investors reacting to Iran’s introduction of Bitcoin payments for ships in the Strait of Hormuz. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Market Crash Erases $180B Amid Liquidations
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to unveil its innovation exemption framework for tokenized securities this week, easing regulatory burdens on trading tokenized stocks, bonds, and treasuries. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Bill Launches Digital Asset Custody in Minnesota
Minnesota banks and credit unions can now offer crypto custody services following Governor Tim Walz’s signing of House File 3709, marking a significant step in crypto regulation. #Update #Crypto
SEC Drives XRP Ledger Tokenization Forward
This week, the XRP Ledger gained traction as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission considers a tokenization exemption framework for equities, potentially enhancing blockchain-based stock trading. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Ethereum Gains $154M as Bitmine Thrives
@TomLee’s Bitmine has acquired 71,672 $ETH for $153.66 million, reflecting confidence in Ethereum amid recent price volatility. Meanwhile, BMNR stock has declined. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Launches Hormuz Safe Insurance for Shipping
Iran has launched a Bitcoin-backed insurance service called ‘Hormuz Safe’ for companies transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict, which has disrupted this critical oil route since February. #Update #Crypto $BTC
XRP Validators Approve Major XRPL Upgrade
@Ripple has released a significant upgrade to the XRP Ledger (XRPL), enhancing NFTs, permissioned domains, vaults, and the Lending protocol for improved stability and security. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Rumored $1 Billion Sale Denied
Bhutan’s Bitcoin activities are under scrutiny due to potential plans to sell nearly $1 billion in Bitcoin, flagged by Arkham Intelligence since July 2025. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Fund Draws $2 Billion for Purchases
@Strategy has raised over $2 billion in capital through its STRC preferred stock program to increase Bitcoin purchases, with significant inflows recorded from May 11 to May 14. #Update #Crypto $BTC