Bitcoin Miner MARA Acquires $1.5B AI Infrastructure
MARA stock surges 13% after @MARA Holdings announces a $1.5B deal to acquire Long Ridge Energy, enhancing its AI infrastructure and increasing power capacity by 65%. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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Bitcoin Sees $219M Investment Amid Conference
@AIMCo invests $219M in @MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), acquiring 1.38 million shares, marking its first entry into a Bitcoin treasury firm. MSTR stock rises 1.03% to $159.82 amid Bitcoin Conference 2026. #Update #Crypto $MSTR
XRP Stablecoin Launches on OKX Ahead of Vegas
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin listed on OKX, enabling trading against 280+ pairs and institutional-grade margin collateral, enhancing accessibility ahead of the XRP Las Vegas conference. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Treasury Firm Strive Stock Soars 12%
Bitcoin treasury firm @Strive (NASDAQ: ASST) sees stock surge after @Vanguard increases stake by 276,200 shares valued at $4.22M, boosting institutional support for Bitcoin strategies. #Update #Crypto $BTC
USDC Launches for Creator Payouts on Solana
@Meta is beta testing stablecoin payouts in $USDC for creators in Colombia and the Philippines, utilizing Solana and Polygon blockchains. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Fed’s Powell Stays Amid Warsh’s Senate Win
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will remain in his position past May 15 due to legal issues, stating he won’t leave until investigations conclude. Kevin Warsh’s Senate nomination advanced today. #Update #Legal $USDT
XRP Aims for Global Reserve Currency Status
@modernfintech highlights Ripple’s $XRP potential as a global reserve currency at XRP Las Vegas, amid renewed U.S. crypto policy discussions. The event showcases XRP’s promotional efforts, suggesting a significant trajectory ahead. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Visa Partners Coinbase Polygon for Stablecoin Surge
@Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement program to five new blockchains, including Coinbase’s Base and Polygon, increasing support to nine networks amid a $7B annualized settlement value. #Update #Crypto $MATIC
XRP Treasury Appoints OpenAI Foundation Executives
@Evernorth Holdings amended its SEC registration as it nears a merger with Armada Acquisition Corp II, appointing OpenAI Foundation CFO Robert Kaiden and Antalpha COO Derar Islim to its board. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Options Trading Launches on Ripple Prime
@Bullish partners with @Ripple to enable Ripple Prime clients to trade Bitcoin options using the RLUSD stablecoin, enhancing access to crypto markets without additional onboarding. #Update #Crypto $BTC
XRP Emerges as Ripple’s Guiding Star
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reaffirmed XRP as the company’s “North Star,” emphasizing its central role in cross-border payments. XRP’s price fluctuated between $1.37 and $1.40 amid a 6% drop in trading volume. #Update #Crypto $XRP
STRC Dividend Proposal Voting Now Open
Michael Saylor announced voting is open for shareholders to approve a change in @Strategy’s STRC dividend payments from monthly to semi-monthly, enhancing capital efficiency. Voting ends June 8. #Update #Crypto $STRC
Bitcoin Rally Sparks Digital Credit Demand Boost
Michael Saylor at the Bitcoin Conference 2026 predicts a Bitcoin ($BTC) price rally and a credit boom, citing strong capital inflows and limited supply as key factors. #Update #Crypto $BTC
XRP Signals Supply Shock on Binance Rally
XRP shows signs of a supply shock on Binance as its scarcity index hits a 2-year high amid increased demand from whales and institutions, with price stabilizing around $1.39. #Update #Crypto $XRP