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Can Morgan Stanleys $104 mln Bitcoin buy help BTC reclaim $80K？

With Bitcoin holding above $70k for almost a month, investors, both whales and institutions, are becoming increasingly optimistic.　　As a result, these players have increased their accumulation. For starters, Onchain Lens reported that a newly created wallet withdrew 1,051 $BTC, worth $82.37 million, from Binance.　　Source: Onchain Lens　　This whale purchased Bitcoin [$BTC] and moved it into private custody, signaling an intention to hold for the long term.　　Such market behavior signaled conviction, as the whale perceived the market as still undervaluing $BTC and believed further gains were likely.　　On top of that, Morgan Stanley has continued with its buying spree. According to Onchain Lens, the bank purchased 286.7 $BTC for $22.48 million. With the recent purchase, Morgan Stanleys $BTC holdings climbed to 2620 $BTC worth $204.7 million.　　Morgan Stanleys continued accumulation shows growing trust and confidence in the digital asset from Wall Street. In total, these two entities purchased 1337.7 $BTC worth approximately $104.85 million.　　Institutions are aggressively accumulating $BTC　　In addition to Morgan Stanley, which is actively involved, U.S. investors across the board are piling in. In fact, the Coinbase Premium Index, after being negative for four consecutive days, turned positive again.　　Source: CryptoQuant　　At press time, the metric sat around 0.003, while the Premium Gap was 2.9.

05-02Exchange

Ethereum Price Analysis: Is ETH Doomed in May as Key Metric Turns Negative？

Ethereum is opening May at around $2.3k, having spent the final week of April consolidating below the $2.4k resistance zone that has now rejected the price on multiple occasions. With the Coinbase Premium Index turning negative precisely as the asset stalled at resistance, the question entering the new month is whether US institutional demand has genuinely returned, or simply made a brief appearance before retreating again.　　Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart　　The ascending white channel from the February low remains the dominant structure on the daily chart, with its lower boundary tracking near $2k and continuing to provide the foundation for every pullback since March. The asset is currently sitting just above the 100-day moving average located at approximately $2.2k, which has now turned into a dynamic support.　　The RSI has also faded from its mid-April peaks near to roughly 50, mirroring the pattern seen across the broader market as the April recovery momentum runs out of steam.　　The structural picture has not broken down, but it has not progressed either. A daily close above the $2.4k supply zone remains the single requirement for the bullish thesis to regain credibility, opening the path toward the critical $2.8k area and the 200-day moving average

05-02Exchange

Bitcoin doesnt need a fresh narrative to reclaim $100K: Analyst

Bitcoin may not need a new story or catalyst to push back above the psychological $100,000 level, which it has not traded above in nearly five months, according to MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe.　　“There doesnt need to be a narrative that pushes the price upwards,” van de Poppe said in an X post on Friday, after asking, “What narrative will bring Bitcoin to $100K？”　　“Price moves upwards, and the narrative will create itself,” van de Poppe said, adding:　　“Thats why simply using math, statistics, and logic is required in order to succeed, and thats why these regions on Bitcoin are still good for accumulation.”　　Van de Poppe pointed out that attention has rotated elsewhere in the technology industry, with AI and other sectors “taking the spotlight” away from Bitcoin in recent months. At the time of market close on Friday, the stock price of Nvidia (NVDA), the largest AI stock by market capitalization, is up 5.08% since Jan. 1, while Bitcoin (BTC) is down around 10% over the same period.　　Bitcoin hasnt traded above $100,000 in almost five months　　The last time Bitcoin traded at $100,000 was Nov. 13, just a month after the Oct. 10 $19 billion crypto market liquidation event,

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Crypto, tech, and software stocks rose as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs

Crypto, tech, and software stocks are rallying today because traders are buying growth names again while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite sit at record levels. The S&P 500 rose 0.29% to 7,230.12 after touching a fresh all-time intraday high.　　The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.89% and closed at 25,114.44, also at a record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average went the other way, falling 0.31%, or 152.87 points, to 49,499.27. Apple (AAPL) helped push the wider market higher, while lower oil prices gave traders one less headache at the start of the new trading month.　　Donald Trump had said on Truth Social that he would raise tariffs on European cars and trucks:　　“Based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal, next week I will be increasing Tariffs charged to the European Union for Cars and Trucks coming into the United States. The Tariff will be increased to 25%.”　　Trump also wrote, “It is fully understood and agreed that, if they produce Cars and Trucks in the U.S.A. Plants, there will be NO TARIFF.” Stellantis (STLA) fell more than 2% after the post, while Ferrari (RACE) lost nearly 1.5%.　　Tech traders buy software stocks as the sector beats

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Tether profit hits $1.04B with record $8.23B reserves

Tether posted $1.04 billion in Q1 2026 net profit and a record Tether profit reserve buffer of $8.23 billion, backed primarily by $141 billion in US Treasuries, in a quarterly attestation published May 1 by accounting firm BDO, its most detailed financial disclosure to date.Tether profit of $1.04 billion in Q1 represents a buffer growth of 47% year on year, with excess reserves rising from $5.6 billion in Q1 2025 to $8.23 billion in Q1 2026 and total assets reaching $191.77 billion against $183.54 billion in liabilities.The $141 billion US Treasuries position makes Tether the 17th-largest holder of American government debt globally, with $20 billion in physical gold and $7 billion in Bitcoin rounding out the reserve base.A formal KPMG audit commenced in March 2026, moving Tether toward a full Big Four audit for the first time after years of relying on attestations from BDO and a previous Italian accounting firm.　　Tether profit and reserve figures were published in the company‘s Q1 2026 attestation on May 1. The official Tether press release confirmed that the attestation was prepared by BDO and showed a net profit of approximately $1.04 billion and an excess reserve buffer of $8.23 billion. “Our responsibility is to

05-02Industry

Arbitrum DAO Votes Its Kelp ETH for AAVE-Led DeFi United

Arbitrum DAO is discussing releasing the 30.766 ETH transferred by the Kelp DAO attacker to an Arbitrum One address to the DeFi United initiative through a vote by ARB token holders. The vote received strong ‘yes’ support with 16.9 million ARB in the first hour; no ‘no’ votes and it will continue until May 7. This move aims to redirect the frozen funds to rescue the DeFi ecosystem. The Arbitrum Security Council‘s quick intervention reflects the community’s urgent response. Suspicion that the attacker is linked to North Koreas Lazarus Group heightens the criticality of the incident.　　Arbitrum DAO Kelp DAO Attack and ETH Freezing Process　　On April 20, the Council locked 71.1 million dollars worth of ETH to limit the attack. Funds were transferred to the 0x0000000000000000000000000000000000000DA0 address; DAO approval required. Hackers withdrew 18% of Kelps rsETH (292 million dollars) and transferred it to AAVE Detailed Analysis, Compound, and Euler, creating 236 million dollars in debt. Protocols paused contracts; the Council used emergency powers with a 12/9 vote. Some criticized centralization, while others defended the ecosystem mandate.　　DeFi United Solidarity Led by AAVE　　DeFi United was established under Aave‘s leadership and collected 311 million dollars in ETH/stablecoin. If approved, Arbitrum will make the largest

05-02Ethereum

Ethereum Foundation Sold 10,000 ETH: Details and Analysis

The Ethereum Foundation continued implementing its treasury strategy by selling 10,000 ETH to BitMine Immersion Technologies. It obtained approximately 22.9 million dollars from this over-the-counter transaction with an average unit price of 2,292.15 dollars. The Foundation stated that the sale, announced on the X platform on Friday, will finance its operational activities.　　Details of the Ethereum Foundations ETH Sales Strategy　　BitMine, as a company led by Tom Lee, has been the foundations sales partner multiple times this year. In March, the foundation transferred 5,000 ETH to the same buyer at an average price of 2,042 dollars, generating 10.2 million dollars in revenue. The funds obtained are directed to core activities such as protocol development, ecosystem expansion, and community grants. This move is a new link in the foundations policy of regularly converting ETH assets into fiat currency.　　Impact of Over-the-Counter Transactions on the Market　　The Foundation conducts these sales through over-the-counter channels to minimize market fluctuations, thereby preventing sudden pressure in spot markets. Institutional players like BitMine and other repeat buyers are playing an increasingly prominent role in the foundation‘s treasury flow. The on-chain record of the latest sale will come from the foundation’s multi-signature wallet and comply with the transparency policy. These transactions

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Pi Network confirms Consensus 2026 sponsorship

Pi Network confirmed its sponsorship of Consensus 2026 in Miami on May 5 to 7, with co-founders Dr. Chengdiao Fan and Nicolas Kokkalis each scheduled to speak at the Convergence Stage, marking the projects most prominent mainstream industry appearance as its Protocol 23 smart contract launch on May 11 approaches.Dr. Chengdiao Fan speaks May 6 on aligning Web3, AI, and blockchain for utility, while Nicolas Kokkalis joins a May 7 panel titled “How to Prove Youre Human in an AI World (Without Doxing Yourself)” at the Convergence Stage.Pi Network has completed over 526 million human KYC validation tasks across 18 million verified users, positioning it as one of the largest proof-of-personhood networks in crypto and a direct competitor to Worldcoin and Humanity Protocol.The Consensus sponsorship and founder appearances land six days before Protocol 23 activates on May 11, the most significant upgrade in Pis history, introducing full smart contract functionality.　　Pi Network confirmed it is an official sponsor of Consensus 2026 in Miami. As crypto.news reported, both co-founders are scheduled as named speakers at the Convergence Stage, with Dr. Fan addressing the intersection of verified identity and the AI era and Dr. Kokkalis joining a panel directly on the problem of

05-02Industry

Stablecoin Yield Compromise Text Can Drop Today: Sources

Stablecoin yield text could be released today after months of negotiations. As per a new scoop by industry members, new rules ban passive yield tied to token holding.Meanwhile, activity-based rewards remain allowed under strict conditions.　　A compromise on stablecoin yield rules is close, as sources say the final text could drop as soon as today. Journalist Eleanor Terrett confirmed outreach to Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks, indicating that the process has reached the last stage after months of closed-door talks.　　The delay since January has stalled the broader CLARITY Act. This text removes that bottleneck and opens the path to a Senate Banking Committee markup, now expected in May.　　Yield Ban With Narrow Exception　　The draft language blocks stablecoin issuers from paying yield simply for holding tokens. Any return that looks like bank deposit interest is banned. The wording is strict, no direct or indirect payment tied only to balance holding, whether in cash, tokens, or other forms.　　At the same time, the compromise allows rewards tied to real platform activity. Users can still earn through transactions, usage, or network participation. This is a transition from passive income to activity-driven rewards.　　This follows discussions from early 2026. Banks pushed for limits to stop stablecoins from

05-02Industry

Ripple’s $12.5T Network Sparks SWIFT Takeover Debate

Ripple Moves Beyond Payments with Treasury Push as It Targets Corporate Finance at Global Scale　　Ripple is moving beyond cross-border payments into the heart of corporate finance. With already running, it is targeting corporate treasury management, an area long controlled by legacy banking systems and fragmented tools, and the message is clear and deliberate: more settlements, less friction.　　Built in partnership with GTreasury, Ripple Treasury marks a move toward fully unified financial control. Rather than managing cash, payments, and liquidity across fragmented systems, CFOs and treasury teams can now operate from a single platform that connects fiat, digital assets, and global payment rails.　　At its core, Ripple positions it as the first on-chain corporate treasury, an integrated setup where assets like XRP and RLUSD sit alongside traditional cash positions in real time, enabling a more cohesive view and management of liquidity.　　Ripple Treasury is built for speed and clarity, giving institutions real-time cash visibility and forecasting capabilities in as little as 90 days, an aggressive benchmark by traditional treasury standards.　　As by Ripple, it plugs into a network of over 13,000 banks and has already supported $12.5 trillion in payments, underscoring its growing reach. This isnt just scale for the sake of it; it signals

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