📊 HODL Mode: 17% of All BTC Untouched for Over 10 Years
A record-breaking 3.37M BTC (over 17% of total supply) haven’t moved in 10+ years — the highest ever.
💤 Coins dormant for 3–5 years also surged to 2.87M BTC, up by 700K.
Meanwhile, 8% of BTC is actively circulating (moved in the last month) — the highest level since Jan 2024.
📈 Takeaway: Some are cashing out, but long-term holders are stronger than ever. The diamond hands are still in charge 💎✊
A record-breaking 3.37M BTC (over 17% of total supply) haven’t moved in 10+ years — the highest ever.
💤 Coins dormant for 3–5 years also surged to 2.87M BTC, up by 700K.
Meanwhile, 8% of BTC is actively circulating (moved in the last month) — the highest level since Jan 2024.
📈 Takeaway: Some are cashing out, but long-term holders are stronger than ever. The diamond hands are still in charge 💎✊
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📈 Arthur Hayes predicts altseason by Q3!
Legendary ex-Bitmex CEO is back with bold forecasts:
🔸 Altseason kicks off this summer or early Q3.
🔸 ETH > SOL in performance over next 18–24 months.
🔸 BTC to hit $250K by end of 2025.
🔸 And long-term? Hayes sees $1M Bitcoin before Trump leaves office.
Ready or not — the moon math is back! 🌕🚀
🔗 Full article
Legendary ex-Bitmex CEO is back with bold forecasts:
🔸 Altseason kicks off this summer or early Q3.
🔸 ETH > SOL in performance over next 18–24 months.
🔸 BTC to hit $250K by end of 2025.
🔸 And long-term? Hayes sees $1M Bitcoin before Trump leaves office.
Ready or not — the moon math is back! 🌕🚀
🔗 Full article
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🐳 Strategy keeps stacking BTC!
From May 12–18, the company (formerly MicroStrategy) bought 7,390 BTC for $764.9M — at an average price of $103,498 per coin.
📊 As of May 19, they now hold 576,230 BTC, or ~2.6% of total supply.
💰 Total spent since 2020: $40.18B
📈 Avg buy price: $69,726
From May 12–18, the company (formerly MicroStrategy) bought 7,390 BTC for $764.9M — at an average price of $103,498 per coin.
📊 As of May 19, they now hold 576,230 BTC, or ~2.6% of total supply.
💰 Total spent since 2020: $40.18B
📈 Avg buy price: $69,726
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🇦🇺 Australian Court Rules Bitcoin Is Money, Not an Asset 💵
⚖️ In a landmark decision, an Australian judge has ruled that Bitcoin qualifies as a form of money, not an asset — a classification that could exempt it from capital gains tax.
📉 The ruling may pave the way for up to $1 billion in tax refunds for investors and set a major legal precedent for how digital assets are treated in Australia.
While not yet a broad policy shift, the case could influence future crypto taxation frameworks — both in Australia and beyond.
⚖️ In a landmark decision, an Australian judge has ruled that Bitcoin qualifies as a form of money, not an asset — a classification that could exempt it from capital gains tax.
📉 The ruling may pave the way for up to $1 billion in tax refunds for investors and set a major legal precedent for how digital assets are treated in Australia.
While not yet a broad policy shift, the case could influence future crypto taxation frameworks — both in Australia and beyond.
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Crypto soothsayer
🐳 Strategy keeps stacking BTC! From May 12–18, the company (formerly MicroStrategy) bought 7,390 BTC for $764.9M — at an average price of $103,498 per coin. 📊 As of May 19, they now hold 576,230 BTC, or ~2.6% of total supply. 💰 Total spent since 2020: $40.18B…
⚖️ Saylor’s Strategy under fire
🗒 A class action lawsuit has been filed against Strategy (ex-MicroStrategy), Michael Saylor, and executives, alleging they misled investors about the risks and profitability of their aggressive Bitcoin investment strategy.
📅 The case covers April 2024 to April 2025.
💼 Claims include failure to disclose risks tied to Bitcoin volatility and potential losses under updated accounting rules.
💰 Plaintiffs seek damages and legal costs.
Strategy says it will “vigorously defend” itself — but the legal storm has just begun. 🌩
🗒 A class action lawsuit has been filed against Strategy (ex-MicroStrategy), Michael Saylor, and executives, alleging they misled investors about the risks and profitability of their aggressive Bitcoin investment strategy.
📅 The case covers April 2024 to April 2025.
💼 Claims include failure to disclose risks tied to Bitcoin volatility and potential losses under updated accounting rules.
💰 Plaintiffs seek damages and legal costs.
Strategy says it will “vigorously defend” itself — but the legal storm has just begun. 🌩
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📊 Arkham revisits Germany’s infamous Bitcoin sell-off
The German government sold 49,958 BTC for $2.9B at an average price of $57,900 — right at what now looks like a key support level. 💰🗝
In hindsight, the sale appears poorly timed: with current prices much higher, Germany’s "supportive exit" may have cost taxpayers around $2.35B in unrealized gains. 👀
A historic example of why timing matters — even for governments. ⏳
The German government sold 49,958 BTC for $2.9B at an average price of $57,900 — right at what now looks like a key support level. 💰🗝
In hindsight, the sale appears poorly timed: with current prices much higher, Germany’s "supportive exit" may have cost taxpayers around $2.35B in unrealized gains. 👀
A historic example of why timing matters — even for governments. ⏳
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📉 Ethereum supply on exchanges hits 10-year low
For the first time in a decade, only 4.9% of all ETH is held on centralized exchanges — signaling strong holding sentiment. 👀
Meanwhile, BTC supply on exchanges has also dropped to 7.1%, its lowest level since Nov 2018.
Unlikely that ETH is simply moving to DEXes — the trend points to reduced sell pressure and potential for upward price momentum. 🧐
For the first time in a decade, only 4.9% of all ETH is held on centralized exchanges — signaling strong holding sentiment. 👀
Meanwhile, BTC supply on exchanges has also dropped to 7.1%, its lowest level since Nov 2018.
Unlikely that ETH is simply moving to DEXes — the trend points to reduced sell pressure and potential for upward price momentum. 🧐
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📢 Bybit launches stock trading with USDT
Bybit now allows users to trade top stocks like TSLA, MSTR, NVIDIA, META and more — directly using USDT.
The new feature is part of Bybit’s Gold & FX platform expansion. It opens access to traditional markets without leaving the crypto ecosystem. 🧠📈
📍 More details in the official announcement
Bybit now allows users to trade top stocks like TSLA, MSTR, NVIDIA, META and more — directly using USDT.
The new feature is part of Bybit’s Gold & FX platform expansion. It opens access to traditional markets without leaving the crypto ecosystem. 🧠📈
📍 More details in the official announcement
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🇺🇸 SEC delays decision on Solana ETFs
The SEC has postponed its decision on Solana ETF applications from 21Shares, Bitwise, and VanEck. 🤷
📌 The regulator opened a public comment period, signaling that final approval (or rejection) won’t come soon.
While the delays were expected, the market continues to watch closely — approval could mark a major milestone for SOL’s institutional adoption. 🧐
🔗 21Shares & Bitwise
🔗 VanEck filing
The SEC has postponed its decision on Solana ETF applications from 21Shares, Bitwise, and VanEck. 🤷
📌 The regulator opened a public comment period, signaling that final approval (or rejection) won’t come soon.
While the delays were expected, the market continues to watch closely — approval could mark a major milestone for SOL’s institutional adoption. 🧐
🔗 21Shares & Bitwise
🔗 VanEck filing
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🚨 Warning: Bitcoin-stealing malware in printer drivers
🕵🏻 Researchers have discovered malware in official drivers from Chinese printer brand Procolored, known for UV printers for mugs, T-shirts, and more. 🖨☠️
📎 The malware was hidden in drivers uploaded to MEGA since October 2023 and silently replaced copied crypto wallet addresses with those of attackers.
💸 Over $950,000 in BTC has already been stolen.
🧼 If you installed Procolored software — scan your system or reinstall your OS immediately.
The company claims it removed the infected files on May 8.
🔗 Details
🕵🏻 Researchers have discovered malware in official drivers from Chinese printer brand Procolored, known for UV printers for mugs, T-shirts, and more. 🖨☠️
📎 The malware was hidden in drivers uploaded to MEGA since October 2023 and silently replaced copied crypto wallet addresses with those of attackers.
💸 Over $950,000 in BTC has already been stolen.
🧼 If you installed Procolored software — scan your system or reinstall your OS immediately.
The company claims it removed the infected files on May 8.
🔗 Details
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📊 Fidelity: Bitcoin is catching up to gold as a store of value
Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity’s Director of Global Macro, says BTC’s price above $100K and rising Sharpe ratio shows it’s ready to rival gold.
🔑 Key insights:
▪️Bitcoin's risk-adjusted returns now rival gold’s — boosting its store-of-value (SoV) status.
▪️Timmer recommends a 4:1 gold-to-BTC ratio for SoV portfolios.
▪️Despite a weak Q1, BTC ETF inflows are recovering as macro conditions improve.
📈 In 2025, gold surged 30%, while BTC rose only 3.8%, but analysts now project BTC targets of $110K–$444K this year.
Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity’s Director of Global Macro, says BTC’s price above $100K and rising Sharpe ratio shows it’s ready to rival gold.
🔑 Key insights:
▪️Bitcoin's risk-adjusted returns now rival gold’s — boosting its store-of-value (SoV) status.
▪️Timmer recommends a 4:1 gold-to-BTC ratio for SoV portfolios.
▪️Despite a weak Q1, BTC ETF inflows are recovering as macro conditions improve.
📈 In 2025, gold surged 30%, while BTC rose only 3.8%, but analysts now project BTC targets of $110K–$444K this year.
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🚀 Solana Unveils Major Upgrade: Alpenglow
🧑💻 Solana developers have proposed Alpenglow, the network’s largest technical overhaul to date, aiming to radically boost speed, scalability, and reliability.
🔧 Key changes:
🔸New consensus: TowerBFT will be replaced by Votor, enabling block finalization in just 100–150 ms.
🔸Improved data transfer: Rotor will replace Turbine, easing load on nodes and accelerating block propagation.
🎯 The goal: to make Solana faster and more stable — even under heavy usage.
Anza, a Solana Labs division, is leading the upgrade. Founder Anatoly Yakovenko calls it a “simple and elegant solution to core challenges.”
🔗 More details
🧑💻 Solana developers have proposed Alpenglow, the network’s largest technical overhaul to date, aiming to radically boost speed, scalability, and reliability.
🔧 Key changes:
🔸New consensus: TowerBFT will be replaced by Votor, enabling block finalization in just 100–150 ms.
🔸Improved data transfer: Rotor will replace Turbine, easing load on nodes and accelerating block propagation.
🎯 The goal: to make Solana faster and more stable — even under heavy usage.
Anza, a Solana Labs division, is leading the upgrade. Founder Anatoly Yakovenko calls it a “simple and elegant solution to core challenges.”
🔗 More details
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📊 Long-term Bitcoin holders are cashing out
According to CryptoQuant, BTC holders with coins aged 18–36 months have sold over 2 million BTC since November 2023 — totaling $138 billion in realized value. 💰
🔻 These long-term holders are gradually exiting, and analysts expect another 500,000 BTC could hit the market by the end of 2025.
Such supply pressure could influence price dynamics — especially if demand doesn't keep up.
According to CryptoQuant, BTC holders with coins aged 18–36 months have sold over 2 million BTC since November 2023 — totaling $138 billion in realized value. 💰
🔻 These long-term holders are gradually exiting, and analysts expect another 500,000 BTC could hit the market by the end of 2025.
Such supply pressure could influence price dynamics — especially if demand doesn't keep up.
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Bitcoin nearly hit $108,000, stopping just short of its all-time high at $109,800 — then decided it was time for a “healthy correction.” 📉
Think of it like running a marathon, seeing the finish line... and deciding to tie your shoelaces first. 👟
Market’s still bullish overall, but the correction reminds everyone: even rockets need to refuel before the final push. 🚀
Think of it like running a marathon, seeing the finish line... and deciding to tie your shoelaces first. 👟
Market’s still bullish overall, but the correction reminds everyone: even rockets need to refuel before the final push. 🚀
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KULR Technology Group has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing an additional 83.3 BTC for $9 million at an average price of $103,234 per coin. 💰
As of May 20, the company holds a total of 800 BTC, acquired for $78 million at an average price of $97,597. KULR began its Bitcoin accumulation last year, following the strategy popularized by Michael Saylor. 🚀
In response to the news, Saylor dubbed KULR’s CEO, Michael Mo, “Michael Mo(re) Bitcoin” — a nod to both his name and growing BTC appetite. 😁
As of May 20, the company holds a total of 800 BTC, acquired for $78 million at an average price of $97,597. KULR began its Bitcoin accumulation last year, following the strategy popularized by Michael Saylor. 🚀
In response to the news, Saylor dubbed KULR’s CEO, Michael Mo, “Michael Mo(re) Bitcoin” — a nod to both his name and growing BTC appetite. 😁
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🚨 A U.S. tourist in London lost $123,000 in crypto after falling victim to a fake Uber scam 🚕
🕺 After a night out, Jacob Irwin-Cline got into the wrong car — the driver knew his name, offered a spiked cigarette, and gained access to his phone and crypto wallets while he was sedated.
The thief drained $72K in XRP, $50K in BTC, and smaller coins before ditching him in an unknown area. 💰👀
This is the latest in a wave of so-called "$5 wrench attacks" across Europe — where brute force beats blockchain. 🔧
⚠️ Reminder: Crypto is decentralized, but your phone isn't. Stay alert.
🕺 After a night out, Jacob Irwin-Cline got into the wrong car — the driver knew his name, offered a spiked cigarette, and gained access to his phone and crypto wallets while he was sedated.
The thief drained $72K in XRP, $50K in BTC, and smaller coins before ditching him in an unknown area. 💰👀
This is the latest in a wave of so-called "$5 wrench attacks" across Europe — where brute force beats blockchain. 🔧
⚠️ Reminder: Crypto is decentralized, but your phone isn't. Stay alert.
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Circle co-founder Sean Neville is building an AI-native bank, backed by an $18M raise led by a16z Crypto. 🤖 💰
His new venture, Catena Labs, aims to launch a fully regulated financial institution designed for a world where AI agents conduct most transactions.
Think: AI doing your banking — with humans watching the dashboard. 🧠💳
Key points:
🔸Existing financial systems are “too slow and rigid” for AI agents
🔸Catena will use AI-specific compliance & risk models
🔸Stablecoins like USDC = AI-native money
🔸Early toolkit: Agent Commerce Kit (ACK) for verified AI identity
His new venture, Catena Labs, aims to launch a fully regulated financial institution designed for a world where AI agents conduct most transactions.
Think: AI doing your banking — with humans watching the dashboard. 🧠💳
Key points:
🔸Existing financial systems are “too slow and rigid” for AI agents
🔸Catena will use AI-specific compliance & risk models
🔸Stablecoins like USDC = AI-native money
🔸Early toolkit: Agent Commerce Kit (ACK) for verified AI identity
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🍕 Bitcoin celebrates Pizza Day with a delicious new ATH!
Exactly 5 years after programmer Laszlo Hanyecz famously bought 2 pizzas for 10,000 BTC (now worth over $1B 😳), Bitcoin hits a fresh all-time high of $111,880 on Binance! 🚀
From $0.004 in 2010 to over $111K in 2025 — talk about inflation, but make it crypto.
📈 BTC price on Pizza Day over the years:
2010: $0,004
2011: $6,12
2012: $5,10
2013: $123
2014: $523
2015: $241
2016: $439
2017: $2 109
2018: $8 355
2019: $7 958
2020: $9,060
2021: $37,340
2022: $29,492
2023: $26,774
2024: $70,190
2025: $111,880
Exactly 5 years after programmer Laszlo Hanyecz famously bought 2 pizzas for 10,000 BTC (now worth over $1B 😳), Bitcoin hits a fresh all-time high of $111,880 on Binance! 🚀
From $0.004 in 2010 to over $111K in 2025 — talk about inflation, but make it crypto.
📈 BTC price on Pizza Day over the years:
2010: $0,004
2011: $6,12
2012: $5,10
2013: $123
2014: $523
2015: $241
2016: $439
2017: $2 109
2018: $8 355
2019: $7 958
2020: $9,060
2021: $37,340
2022: $29,492
2023: $26,774
2024: $70,190
2025: $111,880
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🌐 Circle just launched the Circle Payments Network (CPN) mainnet!
CPN is a global payment infrastructure designed for:
💸 Cross-border transfers
🏢 Business account management
👥 Payroll & mass payouts to employees and contractors worldwide
Already onboard: Alfred, Tazapay, Conduit, and RedotPay — with a focus on Latin America and Asia.
USDC just got a serious upgrade 🚀
CPN is a global payment infrastructure designed for:
💸 Cross-border transfers
🏢 Business account management
👥 Payroll & mass payouts to employees and contractors worldwide
Already onboard: Alfred, Tazapay, Conduit, and RedotPay — with a focus on Latin America and Asia.
USDC just got a serious upgrade 🚀
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