Circle Pulls $222 Million From Blackrock and A16z to Launch Arc Blockchain at $3B Valuation
Key Takeaways Circle raises $222 million in an ARC token presale at a $3 billion FDV, with A16z leading at $75 million. Blackrock, Apollo, and ICE join the round, signaling TradFi’s deepening bet on stablecoin-native blockchain infrastructure. Arc mainnet beta…
Trump Meme Team Moves $17M in TRUMP to Bitgo as Allocation Wallet Stirs Again
Key Takeaways The TRUMP meme team wallet moved $17.22M in tokens to Bitgo custody on May 11. This is the third major Bitgo transfer; prior moves of $31.45M and $23.18M preceded price drops. TRUMP has fallen roughly 96% from its…
Raoul Pal Says a Bitcoin Supercycle Is More Likely Than Ever in 2026
Key Takeaways Raoul Pal sees rising supercycle odds driven by debt monetization and the largest capex boom in history. Bitcoin’s 90% correlation with global M2 suggests significant upside if liquidity expands as Pal expects. Pal’s price target of $450,000 per…
What Can’t Be Seen, Can’t Be Seized
Key Takeaways. Bitcoin held $80K as Jamie Coutts flagged treasury demand, pointing to a stronger next BTC bid. Stablecoins hit $321B as Tether’s $20B gold stash and Kraken’s $600M deal pushed rails mainstream. Zcash rose 72% in 30 days as…
Ex-Goldman Strategist Predicts a Massive Breakout for the Brazilian Real
Key Takeaways Driven by US-Iran tensions, Robin Brooks notes the undervalued Brazilian real will next surge past 4.5. As Hormuz Strait unrest boosts Brazil’s exports, the market may next see a 20% real rally mirroring 2022. Upcoming elections between Lula…
Grayscale Sees Next Phase for Digital Assets
Key Takeaways Grayscale said the CLARITY Act could create clearer rules for crypto market oversight. Developers, investors, brokers, and custodians would face less regulatory uncertainty under the proposal. Senate lawmakers are preparing to debate the bill as industry pressure continues…
Michael Saylor Pushes STRC as Lower-Volatility Alternative to BTC and MSTR
Key Takeaways Saylor explained how STRC supports Strategy’s broader bitcoin-focused capital structure and financing approach. Strategy emphasizes stability, liquidity, and dividends instead of direct bitcoin price exposure. Proposed dividend changes are designed to improve liquidity and support steadier STRC pricing….
Inside Iran’s Controversial New Two-Tiered Web System
Key Takeaways Netblocks reports Iran’s internet blockade hits day 72, dropping access to 1% since the Feb 28 attacks. Economist Mahdi Ghodsi estimates the blockade costs up to $3B daily and threatens 2M jobs across the economy. Minister Sattar Hashemi…
52% Support, 70% Say US Should Have Passed Crypto Legislation
Key Takeaways Harrisx found 52% of voters support the CLARITY Act after reviewing a policy summary of the bill. Concerns about offshore crypto exchanges increased support for federal oversight, consumer protections, and U.S. financial leadership. Cryptocurrency regulation could influence 2026…
Trump Tells Reporters Gas Is ‘Way Down’ — US Pump Prices Say Otherwise – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Trump claimed gas prices fell “very substantially” on May 8, but AAA data shows they rose to $4.52/gal that day. The U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted roughly 20% of global oil supply, pushing Brent crude past $100/barrel in May 2026….
