North Korea’s Foreign Ministry denies allegations of supporting hackers, claiming the accusations are false and politically motivated. Alleged North Korean cybercriminals reportedly stole $577 million since early 2026. #Update #Crypto
South Korea’s crypto industry warns that proposed AML rule changes could increase suspicious transaction reports by 85 times, complicating compliance for VASPs like @Upbit and @Bithumb. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin surged to $80,596, rising nearly 3% amid strong ETF inflows and short liquidations across multiple assets, while the Crypto Fear & Greed Index reached neutral as the CLARITY Act gains traction. #Update #Crypto $BTC
David Schwartz, former CTO of Ripple, clarified that the XRP Ledger’s theoretical 1,500 TPS speed is not indicative of its current performance and warned against spamming for higher throughput. #Update #Crypto $XRP
@Payward has acquired Bitnomial for up to $550M, securing a full CFTC-licensed derivatives stack, enabling regulated crypto derivatives in the U.S. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Crypto analyst Tice identifies a recurring signal suggesting $BTC may form a bottom as it approaches the $80,000 level, potentially leading to a bull market. #Update #Crypto $BTC
ZachXBT warns of Polyarb’s active wallet drainer scam, amplified by prominent crypto accounts, risking user funds. Recent exposure ties to a $71M Lazarus-linked claim. #Update #Security
Geopolitical tensions with increased Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports could lead to WTI crude oil prices hitting $150, highlighting supply chain vulnerabilities. #Update #Market
@CapitalB raised €1.1 million ($1.28 million) from Adam Back, increasing his stake to 9.97%. The funds will accelerate its Bitcoin treasury strategy, with shares rising over 6% post-announcement. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Payward has acquired @Bitnomial, enabling Kraken to offer regulated derivatives on $BTC, $ETH, and more. The deal valued at up to $550M enhances Payward’s U.S. derivatives licenses. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Three key events this week: U.S. jobs data on May 8 could influence Fed policy; Q1 earnings from @Coinbase, @MARA, and others may reveal Bitcoin treasury trade insights; Fed officials speak on independence. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin’s quantum threat is less centralized than expected, as Satoshi Nakamoto’s coins are spread across 22,000 addresses, complicating potential attacks. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Zcash ($ZEC) surged over 8% to $424, liquidating $10.5M in shorts as Barry Silbert and Raoul Pal highlight its potential to capture Bitcoin capital. #Update #Crypto $ZEC
JPMorgan’s Andrew Tyler highlights tech and financial sectors as key drivers for S&P 500 growth amid geopolitical tensions, noting strong AI demand and positive corporate outlooks. #Update #Market $SPX
