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Bitcoin BTC$103,870.71 could soon hit record price highs, triggering accelerated gains in the wider altcoin market, as easing U.S.-China trade tensions may see markets react positively to a potential slowdown in the April CPI due this week. The United States has reached a trade agreement with China after two days of high-level negotiations in Geneva, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced on Sunday. Both countries are set to issue a joint statement on the Geneva trade talks later Monday. The trade deal comes after weeks of a tit-for-tat trade war that saw both countries raise…

Traders and investors are gearing up for a big week, with many crypto events in the pipeline. Accordingly, heightened volatility is expected, but crypto airdrops provide a gateway worth considering. Crypto airdrops offer investors a chance to join promising projects at their early stages with little to no initial investment. The following airdrop opportunities may be worth considering for the first week of May. Miden Boasting up to $25 million in funding, Miden presents the first crypto airdrop to consider this week. The project enjoys backing from notable investors such as Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), 1kx, Hack VC, and Symbolic Capital.…

France’s interior minister says his government must “take measures to protect” crypto professionals, as he announced plans to tackle crypto-related kidnappings in the country. Bruno Retailleau told French radio station Europe 1 that he will meet with crypto industry representatives on Friday after the daughter and grandson of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat were almost abducted by four masked men in a van earlier this week. Luckily, a passerby was able to help prevent the kidnapping, however, it did result in three individuals requiring hospital treatment for light injuries. Retailleau said that he will “work with them on their security so…

Binance Alpha, the research-focused trading platform of crypto exchange giant Binance, has announced the listing of two new tokens: Bluefin (BLUE) and Sudeng (HIPPO). Binance Alpha Lists Bluefin (BLUE) and Sudeng (HIPPO) on Its Platform According to the announcement, both tokens belong to the Sui blockchain, an emerging Layer 1 network known for its high efficiency and developer-friendly design. Bluefin (BLUE) is a decentralized order book exchange built on Sui, offering advanced trading infrastructure that combines the transparency of decentralized finance (DeFi) with the performance of centralized exchanges. The platform aims to provide fast and low-cost trading while maintaining full…

AILayer is excited to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with GAEA to foster AI innovation on the blockchain. This partnership aims to redefine the interaction between AI and blockchain. By doing this, the alliance further strives to build a creator-focused and inclusive digital universe. 🤝 #AILayer is excited to partner with @aigaealabs!GAEA is a decentralized, AI-driven ecosystem that leverages blockchain technology to unlock the future of AI. It empowers users to co-create a silicon-based universe, where everyone can be a creator (BASE Chain).Together,… pic.twitter.com/NI0T6ErGxA — AILayer (@AILayerXYZ) May 15, 2025 AILayer, a protocol for decentralized AI infrastructure, has witnessed this advancement…

Publicly-listed Beat Holdings Ltd. said Thursday it will boost its investment in Bitcoin-related exchange-traded funds, becoming the latest Tokyo-listed firm to deepen exposure to digital assets amid renewed institutional interest in crypto. The company, which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Standard Market, disclosed Thursday that its board approved raising the cap on crypto-related investments from $6.8 million to $34 million. It has already purchased 131,230 units of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) at an average price of $49.49 per unit. With IBIT closing at $58.66 on May 9, Beat is sitting on an unrealized gain of 0ver $681,000,…

Leading altcoin Ethereum has surged by over 40% in the past week, fueled by renewed optimism across the cryptocurrency market. At press time, the coin rests solidly above the psychological $2,500 price mark. However, this rally may be losing steam, especially as US-based investors appear to be cashing out. How will this impact ETH’s price performance in the near term? ETH’s Price Rally Faces Risk as US Investors Exit According to CryptoQuant, ETH’s Coinbase Premium Index (CPI) reached a weekly peak of 0.022 on May 10 and has since trended downward. As of this writing, the metric sits at 0.0063.…

Summary:⚈ ALCATRAZ meme coin rallied after Trump’s Alcatraz prison post.⚈ The coin’s surge mimicked other opportunistic political-themed token launches.⚈ Multiple ALCATRAZ tokens exist, but one led with a 255% price spike. A newly-listed meme coin, Jail of the United States (ALCATRAZ), was quick to rise to stardom and enjoy a strong rally in the night between May 4 and May 5 after President Donald Trump revealed his plans for the famed prison in a Truth Social post. The ALCATRAZ cryptocurrency’s price tracking started late Sunday on TradingView. Within about three hours, it soared from $0.00008154 to highs at approximately $0.0002895,…

Leading derivatives marketplace CME Group has called on the crypto community to prepare for the imminent launch of CFTC-regulated XRP futures. Taking to X, the derivatives trading platform teased the imminent launch of its XRP futures product yesterday, asking its 677,500 followers to mark their calendars for the rollout. Per the post, CME Group reiterated that users can start trading XRP futures on its platform from May 19, five days from today. Recall that CME Group first disclosed plans to launch futures products separately tied to XRP and Solana in January. 🗓️ Mark your calendars and get ready to expand…

As the EVM compatible layer of NEAR protocol, Aurora Labs specializes in providing services in virtual chains. With a mission to give projects the ability to launch their own chains, to have their own ecosystems and environments, Aurora Labs stands out from other blockchain companies. In this interview at Dubai’s TOKEN2049, our host Eric Spivak spoke with Declan Hannon, VP of Growth at Aurora Labs, to learn more about his role and experiences within the company. —No Code, No Cost, No ComplexityPrior to Aurora Labs, to launch a dedicated blockchain network, a project would need to spend countless hours and…