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Michael Saylor breaks Strategys never-sell rule

Michael Saylor said Strategy will “probably sell some bitcoin” to pay dividends, marking the first public reversal of the firms long-held never-sell position.Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor floated selling bitcoin to fund dividend obligations during the companys Q1 2026 earnings call on May 5.Strategy holds 818,334 BTC and faces approximately $1.5 billion in annual dividend obligations across its preferred stock instruments.MSTR stock fell more than 4% in after-hours trading following the call, while bitcoin briefly dipped below $81,000.　　Strategy, the largest publicly traded corporate holder of bitcoin, may sell a portion of its holdings to cover dividend payments, executive chairman Michael Saylor said during the companys Q1 2026 earnings call on May 5. The statement marks the first time the firm has publicly walked back the never-sell position Saylor has repeatedly asserted over several years.　　“We will probably sell some bitcoin to pay a dividend just to inoculate the market and send the message that we did it,” Saylor said on the call. He framed the approach as deliberate: “You buy bitcoin with credit, you let it appreciate, and then you sell bitcoin to pay the dividend.”　　Q1 results and market reaction　　Strategy reported a $12.54 billion net loss for Q1 2026. The company

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South Korea: Gradual CPI rise keeps BoK cautious – ING

Bitcoin Ethereum News　　INGs Senior Economist Min Joo Kang notes that South Korean inflation accelerated in April on higher energy prices, but government measures such as food vouchers, a gasoline price cap and frozen utility tariffs helped limit the increase. Core inflation remains near 2%, yet ING expects headline inflation to climb towards 3% by June, keeping the Bank of Korea (BoK) alert to upside risks.　　Government support cushions energy-driven pressures　　“South Koreas consumer price inflation accelerated to 2.6% year-on-year in April from 2.2% in March, matching market consensus but below our estimate of 2.8%. The downside surprise was mainly due to a larger-than-expected drop in food prices.”　　“Though inflation reached a 21-month high in April, government measures such as food vouchers, a gasoline price cap, and freezing utility prices helped limit increases in food and energy. Inflation excluding food and energy stayed at 2.2% for the second month.”　　“As expected, energy prices rose the most. Oil and petroleum prices increased by 21.9% YoY, adding 0.84 ppt to overall inflation. Fuel price cap measures reduced energy price hikes, keeping them lower than in other major economies.”　　“Among services, housing rental prices edged up 1.0%, showing a gradual hike since Jan 2024 (-0.2%). Due to Korea‘s unique

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Crypto Market Liquidations Pass $320M as Bitcoin Holds Above $81K

Bitcoin Ethereum NewsBitcoin crossed $81K as crypto liquidations exceeded $320 million in 24 hours.Short traders lost over $242 million as Bitcoin reclaimed the key resistance zone.Analysts watch $83K resistance as Bitcoin retests prior support zone.　　The crypto market recorded more than $320 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours as Bitcoin climbed above the $81,000 level for the first time in months, leading to heavy losses for bearish traders across derivatives markets. Data from CoinGlass showed that short positions accounted for the majority of liquidations during the session, showing the extent of bearish positioning before Bitcoin reclaimed the key resistance range.　　The total liquidations reached approximately $320.57 million during the 24-hour period. Short positions contributed nearly $242.41 million, while long liquidations stood at around $78.16 million.　　Bitcoin accounted for the largest share of liquidations, recording roughly $98.83 million. Zcash followed with approximately $48.58 million in liquidations, while Ethereum registered around $37.40 million. Other assets impacted included Toncoin at $11.75 million, XYZ at $9.45 million, and LAB at about $7.83 million.　　Bitcoin Rally Triggers Short Liquidations　　The market movement followed Bitcoins return above the $80,000 range after several months of failed recovery attempts. The last time Bitcoin traded above that level was in late January,

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FanDuel CEO Amy Howe out after five years at the sportsbook

Bitcoin Ethereum News　　Amy Howe, CEO of FanDuel, participates in a discussion at the Semafor World Economy 2026 summit on April 14, 2026 in Washington, D.C.　　FanDuel CEO Amy Howe has been ousted from that post after five years at the company, people familiar with the matter told CNBC.　　Christian Genetski, FanDuel president, will step in to lead the company, according to the people, who asked not to be named in order to speak about internal matters.　　Howe, head of the nations leading sportsbook, has shepherded the sports betting company since 2021. She has overseen FanDuel during a time of dramatic expansion in sports gambling and other online gambling in multiple states.　　Shares of FanDuel parent company have been under pressure, however, down 57% over the last year as investors have sold off gaming stocks more broadly amid the sudden specter of competition from prediction markets and worries about consumer spending due to higher gas prices and inflation worries. Shares of are down roughly 33% over the same time period.　　In February, Flutter issued 2026 guidance that missed Wall Street expectations.　　Flutter CEO Peter Jackson told CNBC following the earnings report that he wants to invest $300 million in FanDuel Predicts, the companys in-house predictions platform, “and

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$1 Trillion Altcoin Breakout: What Big Money Move Into ZEC, XRP, and DOGE Really Means

By the middle of the first week of May, the TOTAL2 index by TradingView, meaning the capitalization of altcoins excluding Bitcoin, stabilized above the psychological $1 trillion mark, reaching $1.051 trillion.　　Against the backdrop of a broader risk-on environment and the de-escalation talks in Middle East, capital began distributing across the market in a more targeted way as XRP, Zcash (ZEC), and Dogecoin (DOGE) came into focus, being three coins each representing its own growth model: from scarcity-driven hype to institutional recognition.　　3 coins driving the crypto markets new risk-on phase　　Zcash (ZEC) became the leader of the week, posting gains of more than 70% and breaking above $585. Not only did Multicoin Capital, the fund known for buying Solana (SOL) at $0.04-$0.23 during 2018-2020, officially confirm the formation of a significant position in Zcash, but a fundamental supply shortage also affected the price as nearly 30% of the coins total supply is now held in shielded addresses, marking a historical high and limiting available exchange supply for ZEC.　　XRP Lines Up for $2 Target as Key Bollinger Bands Hurdle Cleared; Zcash (ZEC) to Grab 10% of Bitcoin Price, Predicts BitMEX Founder; Dogecoin (DOGE) Ends $0 ETF Streak Amid May 2026 Altseason – Morning

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From what to how: Robinhood and Bitstamp say banks are ready to build on-chain

Wall Streets long-awaited migration into crypto is no longer theoretical, according to executives from Ondo Finance, Robinhood-owned Bitstamp and Babylon Labs. However, institutional adoption remains slower and more fragmented than many in the industry once expected.　　The executives described a financial industry increasingly embracing blockchain rails, tokenized securities and crypto-native yield products on the “Is the Wall Street Herd STILL Coming？” panel at Consensus Miami 2026.　　“I think its very clear that Wall Street is coming to crypto,” said Ondo President Ian De Bode, pointing to recent partnerships with Broadridge and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) aimed at tokenizing securities and enabling blockchain-based shareholder voting.　　Robinhood‘s Nicola White said that the conversation with banks has shifted dramatically over the past two years. “We’re not having conversations anymore about what blockchain is,” she said. “Now its about, how do we help them build？”　　The panelists emphasized that crypto infrastructure already improves on traditional finance in terms of settlement speed and market accessibility. De Bode noted Ondos tokenized treasury products allow investors to mint and redeem positions over weekends while earning a daily yield, capabilities still largely unavailable in traditional money markets.　　“That in and of itself as a value prop is mind-blowing to many

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Bitcoin surges past $82K amid easing US-Iran tensions

Bitcoin Ethereum News　　## Market Snapshot　　Bitcoins market for being above $66,000 on May 6 shows a strong consensus, priced at 99.9% YES. Similarly, for May 7, it is priced at 100% YES. The SpaceX IPO market is unaffected by these developments.　　## Key Takeaways　　– The market suggests a consistent likelihood of Bitcoin staying above $66,000 due to decreasing geopolitical tensions. – Recent Bitcoin price movements are consistent with a safe haven asset response amid geopolitical uncertainties. – Current pricing indicates a view that de-escalation in the Middle East supports Bitcoins status as a risk-on asset.　　## Article Body　　The recent breach of Bitcoin beyond $82,000 comes amid geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran have been easing, with Iran proposing a 14-point peace plan that the US has responded to positively. This de-escalation has led to a reduction in crude oil prices, which fell by approximately 5% to $107 per barrel. The reduction in geopolitical risk is seen as supportive of Bitcoins rise as investors view it as a “digital gold” safe haven. The movement towards $82,000 reflects a broader trend of risk-on sentiment, driven by reduced concerns over energy supply disruptions.　　## Market Interpretation　　Market pricing is supportive of

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Core Scientific (CORZ) Stock Surges on $421M Polaris Deal to Boost AI Infrastructure

Strategic Polaris Deal Bolsters Oklahoma Operations　　Core Scientific revealed its intention to purchase Polaris DS LLC in a transaction valued at $421 million, significantly expanding its Muskogee, Oklahoma footprint. This acquisition delivers 440 megawatts of power capacity under contract with Oklahoma Gas & Electric. The move is expected to accelerate the timeline for deploying advanced high-density computing infrastructure.　　The transaction requires regulatory clearance and satisfaction of customary closing requirements, with completion anticipated during Q3 2026. Polaris currently maintains an active 40-acre campus located adjacent to Core Scientifics current Muskogee operations. The property features established electric service contracts and substation facilities that enable additional expansion opportunities.　　According to Core Scientific, this strategic purchase directly supports the organizations objective of achieving approximately 1 gigawatt of leasable power infrastructure. The company has secured control of nearly 250 additional acres earmarked for future development initiatives. This comprehensive approach integrates targeted acquisitions, new construction projects, and flexible power delivery systems throughout its Oklahoma portfolio.　　Advanced Infrastructure Enables AI and Computing Services　　Core Scientific has strategically repositioned itself away from conventional Bitcoin mining operations toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing services. As a result, the organization continues repurposing previous mining locations into enterprise-grade colocation facilities. The Muskogee expansion exemplifies this broader

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Arthur Hayes pegs Zcash target at 10% of Bitcoin price

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says his target for Zcash is 10% of Bitcoin‘s price, arguing ZEC’s latest rally is early innings despite mounting pressure on privacy coins.BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said his upside target for Zcash (ZEC) is 10% of Bitcoins price.Hayes argued on X that ZECs current rally “still has a lot of room for growth.”The call comes as privacy coins remain under regulatory pressure but periodically see sharp speculative moves.　　BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has set an aggressive upside target for privacy coin Zcash, telling followers on X that his “target price for ZEC is 10% of the BTC price.” In the same post, Hayes added that the current uptrend “still has a lot of room for growth,” signaling he believes the recent move in ZEC is just the early phase of a larger cycle.　　While Hayes did not publish a full valuation model alongside the remark, the 10% anchor implies a substantial potential upside relative to current market levels. If Bitcoin were trading at $90,000, for example, a 10% ZEC/BTC ratio would suggest a ZEC price near $9,000; at $70,000 BTC, it would point to about $7,000 per ZEC. For context, Zcashs all‑time high in late 2016 briefly spiked

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Tradeify Launches Grand Cup 2: Outlaws with a $1,000,000 Prize Pool and a $5,000 Bounty on Hand-Picked Pros

1,024 traders. Ten days of head-to-head elimination. Twenty-four invited Outlaws each carrying a $5,000 bounty. Sign-ups open today; the bracket runs May 17 through June 5.　　Tradeify today opened registration for The Grand Cup 2: Outlaws, a free-to-enter simulated trading tournament with a $1,000,000 prize pool. The format pairs an open five-day qualifier with a 1,024-trader single-elimination bracket and a $5,000 bounty on each of 24 invited “Outlaw” competitors. Registration is open now at tradeify.co/grandcup; the qualifier runs May 17-22, and the bracket runs May 26 through the championship on June 5.　　The Boca Raton-based prop firm has paid more than $200 million to funded traders since launching in 2024. Grand Cup 2 is the second running of the tournament, following the inaugural Grand Cup in 2025.　　How the format works　　Participation in the qualifier is free of charge. Entrants trade a $50,000 simulated account with a $2,500 drawdown over five trading days, capped at one mini contract or ten micro contracts. Rankings are based on ending account balance, and the top 1,000 traders advance into the bracket.　　In the head-to-head stage, qualifiers are paired against each other in single-day matchups on a fresh $50,000 simulated account with no drawdown rule. Whichever trader has the

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