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forklog.media Bitcoin Surpasses the Psychological Barrier of $80,000

On the morning of May 4, the price of the leading cryptocurrency rose to $80,500. A shift in the news landscape surrounding the conflict between the US and Iran was one of the growth drivers. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $79,900, having appreciated by 2.3% over the past 24 hours. Hourly chart of BTC/USDT on Binance. Source: TradingView. The price of Ethereum increased by nearly 3%, XRP by 1.9%, and BNB and Solana by 2.7% and 1.8%, respectively. Source: CoinMarketCap. The volume of liquidations in the crypto market reached $359.2 million over 24 hours, with more than $300 million attributed to short positions. Source: CoinGlass. According to Nick Rak, director of LVRG Research, the rise above $80,000 signifies a break from the resistance zone that had constrained Bitcoin over the weekend. “The swift breakthrough shifted the short-term momentum to a bullish stance and confirmed the strength of buyers after the previous pullback,” he noted. Dominic John, an analyst at Zeus Research, added that the market experienced a technical short squeeze: participants who had opened short positions at a strong threshold began closing them as the price rose, which amplified the upward momentum. Geopolitical Factor Positive news regarding the Middle East situation also influenced market dynamics. US President Donald Trump announced the launch of the Project Freedom initiative. The American side will ensure the passage of stranded merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Simultaneously, the US leader reported “positive negotiations” with Tehran but warned that any obstruction to “Project Freedom” would meet with “resolute resistance.” Brent crude is trading around $107 per barrel, while WTI is at $101. Institutional Demand Another contributing factor is the American spot Bitcoin-ETFs. Inflows have continued for the fifth consecutive week. By the end of April, these instruments attracted $1.97 billion—the highest figure since October 2025. Source: SoSoValue. An analyst under the pseudonym Darkfost also pointed to increased activity among large players. Amid the rise of the leading cryptocurrency, the whale inflow ratio on Binance increased to 0.51. 🗞️ Whale Inflows activity resurface as Bitcoin pushes higher.Since February 6, Bitcoin has posted a performance of around +32%, largely driven by derivatives market dynamics. However, the macroeconomic environment has not materially improved in recent months. The escalation… pic.twitter.com/NtzdWkMTWu— Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) May 4, 2026 Earlier, CryptoQuant experts acknowledged the April rise in Bitcoin as speculative. Over the month, the price of digital gold increased by nearly 12%.

themerkle.com Mantle Crossing $1 Billion In Aave Growth With ZK upgrade And Institutional DeFi Strategy

Mantle kicked off 2026 with a milestone event: it reached more than $1 billion in total market size for its integration with Aave only 19 days after launching. Such a swift expansion is one of the fastest phases of growth in lending market development seen in decentralized finance so far. The spike was characterized by sudden jumps rather than a continuous increase. The ecosystem managed to attract over $200 million worth of capital over just a weekend, reflecting immense confidence on the part of individual as well as institutional investors. This underscores the urgent requirement for the development of highly The post Mantle Crossing $1 Billion In Aave Growth With ZK upgrade And Institutional DeFi Strategy appeared first on The Merkle News.

blockonomi.com Cryptocurrency News Confirms $2.44 Billion in BTC ETF Inflows as Pepeto Presale Narrows Before Listing

The cryptocurrency news this week shows Bitcoin ETFs pulling $2.44 billion in April inflows according to Investing.com, nearly double March and the strongest month of 2026. BTC holds $78,370, whale wallets bought 270,000 BTC in 30 days, and total ETF assets now sit above $102 billion. ADA holders who turned small positions into large returns [...] The post Cryptocurrency News Confirms $2.44 Billion in BTC ETF Inflows as Pepeto Presale Narrows Before Listing appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com New Bitcoin Quantum Proposal Gives Satoshi A Silent Ownership Path

Paradigm researcher Dan Robinson has proposed a new mechanism that could let long-dormant Bitcoin holders, including Satoshi Nakamoto, preserve a future claim to their coins if Bitcoin ever has to restrict spending from quantum-vulnerable addresses. The proposal, called Provable Address-Control Timestamps, or PACTs, is designed to let holders prove they controlled an address before cryptographically […]

news.bitcoin.com ZachXBT Flags Polyarb as Fake Prediction Market With an Active Wallet Drainer

Onchain investigator ZachXBT has warned that Polyarb, a site presenting itself as a prediction market platform, is running an active wallet drainer and is gaining reach through prominent crypto accounts replying to its posts. Key Takeaways: ZachXBT warned on May 4, 2026, that Polyarb hosts an active wallet drainer targeting crypto users. Prominent accounts replying […]

forklog.media North Korea Dismisses Accusations of Cryptocurrency Hacks as ‘Absurd Slander’

North Korea's Foreign Ministry has rejected allegations of the country's involvement in cryptocurrency thefts. A ministry representative described media reports as "absurd slander" and a "political tool" of the United States, writes the state agency KCNA. Pyongyang stated that Washington is promoting a "hostile policy" against North Korea in this manner.  The Foreign Ministry representative also pointed out the illogicality of the situation where the United States, with "the world's best cyber capabilities," portrays itself as "the main victim." "Our principled position is to protect cyberspace, the common heritage of humanity, from any malicious actions. We are firmly against attempts to use cyber issues as a political tool to violate sovereignty and interfere in the internal affairs of other countries," the statement said.  Scale of Losses  Earlier, TRM Labs specialists estimated that hackers linked to North Korea stole about $577 million in the first four months of 2026. This accounts for 76% of all losses in cryptocurrency projects during the specified period.  Source: TRM.  Experts emphasized that North Korea's share of stolen digital assets increased from less than 10% in 2020-2021 to 64% in 2025. The total damage exceeded $6 billion. The main contribution to this year's figure came from two attacks in April. TRM Labs linked the Kelp hack of $292 million to TraderTraitor, a group affiliated with Lazarus.  The Drift exploit of $285 million was attributed by analysts to a separate North Korean subgroup, but its involvement is still being verified.  The UN believes that all stolen funds are spent by North Korea on developing nuclear programs.  Researchers have repeatedly stated that North Korean hackers are actively infiltrating cryptocurrency projects. In mid-April, an Ethereum Foundation fellow discovered 100 North Korean IT agents in Web3 companies.  The network of Pyongyang-linked developers in the crypto industry was also revealed by on-chain detective ZachXBT. 

blockmanity.com KB Financial Group Explores Blockchain Partnership with Pantera Capital in Seoul Summit

Explores Blockchain Partnership with in Seoul Summit In a move that signals growing interest in digital assets, held key talks with to boost blockchain cooperation. The meeting took place on April 28 at the KB Kookmin Bank headquarters in Yeouido, […] The post KB Financial Group Explores Blockchain Partnership with Pantera Capital in Seoul Summit appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com Kraken Parent Payward Closes Bitnomial Deal, Gains Full U.S. Crypto Derivatives Licenses

TLDR: Payward now owns a full U.S. derivatives stack — an FCM, DCM, and DCO — after closing the Bitnomial deal. Spot margin launches first on Kraken, with CFTC-regulated perpetuals and options rolling out shortly after. The $550M acquisition values Payward’s equity at $20B, with a confidential SEC S-1 filing already submitted. B2B partners including [...] The post Kraken Parent Payward Closes Bitnomial Deal, Gains Full U.S. Crypto Derivatives Licenses appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com DOGEBALL Presale Just Got Extended Giving Buyers Another Chance At $0.0004

Momentum doesn’t wait, and DOGEBALL is proving exactly why timing matters when it comes to the best crypto presale to buy now. With rapid growth, strong early funding, and a clear real-world use case, DOGEBALL is capturing attention at a stage where entry prices are still incredibly low. DOGEBALL has already raised over $275K+ with [...] The post DOGEBALL Presale Just Got Extended Giving Buyers Another Chance At $0.0004 appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Gamestop Bids $56B for Ebay, Leveraging $519M Bitcoin Treasury

Gamestop has made an unsolicited $55.5 billion offer to acquire Ebay, backed by a $20 billion bank commitment alongside a $519 million bitcoin treasury that CEO Ryan Cohen quietly built during fiscal 2025. Key Takeaways: Gamestop offered $55.5B for Ebay at $125/share, with TD Bank providing $20B in debt financing. The bid draws on Gamestop’s […]

blockonomi.com Ethereum ETF News And Ethereum Price Prediction: Based Eggman ($GGs) Stage 4 Presale Acts as Buffer Against ETF Outflows

Ethereum spot ETFs hit a 10-day inflow streak in April, but BTC ETFs saw $325M in outflows during the same window. The volatility between the two is what’s pushing capital toward instruments that don’t move on ETF flow data. The Based Eggman ($GGs) presale crossed $316K raised in Stage 4 as one of the few top [...] The post Ethereum ETF News And Ethereum Price Prediction: Based Eggman ($GGs) Stage 4 Presale Acts as Buffer Against ETF Outflows appeared first on Blockonomi.

forklog.media Galaxy Proposes Strategy to Shield Bitcoin from Quantum Attacks

Alex Thorn, head of Galaxy Research, shared insights on the impact of quantum computing on the premier cryptocurrency. A consensus has emerged within the community on two key issues. i had many discussions about quantum & bitcoin in las vegas this week, both on and off stage, with skeptics, advocates, and many overall smart bitcoiners some consensus i feel is emerging:1) satoshi’s coins (P2PK) should not be touched. violating his property rights could be…— Alex Thorn (@intangiblecoins) May 2, 2026 Thorn believes that Satoshi Nakamoto's coins (in P2PK format) should remain untouched, even under the threat of hacking. Violating the asset creator's property rights would undermine Bitcoin's value proposition. The risk of expropriating these funds is lower than commonly perceived. The coins are distributed across 22,000 addresses, requiring an attacker to hack each wallet individually rather than the entire network. Meanwhile, major exchanges and active users can preemptively switch to quantum-resistant addresses. The analyst noted that the market could absorb even a sudden influx of a large volume of coins. In his view, Bitcoiners would prefer a temporary price drop to preserving the protocol's fundamental principles. Thorn endorsed the development of post-quantum cryptography. Testing new algorithms and optimizing signatures are beneficial for the network, provided they do not cause community discord or distract developers from other tasks. The researcher suggested preparing a ready-to-use technical solution and "putting it on the shelf." This would allow for the rapid implementation of an update when the quantum threat becomes real. Thorn estimated the likelihood of quantum technologies critically impacting Bitcoin at 1%. However, he described the current discussions as useful for preparing the system for future challenges. Back in April, Bitcoin developer Jameson Lopp and a group of experts introduced a draft proposal BIP-361. The initiative suggests freezing coins vulnerable to quantum computers. The community criticized the idea, labeling it authoritarian and confiscatory.

blockonomi.com Lucid (LCID) Stock Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: What Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of Tuesday’s Report

Lucid (LCID) reports Q1 2026 earnings May 5. Analysts expect $370M revenue, $2.35 EPS loss, and updates on Uber's expanded 35,000-vehicle robotaxi order. The post Lucid (LCID) Stock Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: What Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of Tuesday’s Report appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptobriefing.com David Royce: Sales performance peaks at six weeks, the RAC system enhances closing rates, and non-verbal communication drives success | Jordan Harbinger

Sales success hinges on effort and adaptability, with the RAC system transforming rejections into opportunities. The post David Royce: Sales performance peaks at six weeks, the RAC system enhances closing rates, and non-verbal communication drives success | Jordan Harbinger appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Brandon Scott: Baltimore’s vacant properties crisis demands a unified community strategy, the historical impact of racial redlining, and the need for long-term planning | Odd Lots

Mayor's bold plan aims to eliminate Baltimore's vacant homes, transforming urban decay into vibrant communities. The post Brandon Scott: Baltimore’s vacant properties crisis demands a unified community strategy, the historical impact of racial redlining, and the need for long-term planning | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Sloane Payne: Prioritizing individual growth boosts performance, hiring for character transforms culture, and trust is the key to workplace success | Capital Allocators

Emphasizing character over credentials, WCM Investment Management reshapes corporate culture for sustainable success. The post Sloane Payne: Prioritizing individual growth boosts performance, hiring for character transforms culture, and trust is the key to workplace success | Capital Allocators appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Gregg Renfrew: Traditional wedding registries are inefficient, aggressive growth strategies pose risks, and the ambiguity of ‘clean’ in beauty needs regulation | How I Built This

Clean beauty's unregulated landscape challenges brands to balance safety claims with market expectations. The post Gregg Renfrew: Traditional wedding registries are inefficient, aggressive growth strategies pose risks, and the ambiguity of ‘clean’ in beauty needs regulation | How I Built This appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

forklog.media Hyperliquid Launches Prediction Markets

Developers of the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid have activated the HIP-4 protocol on the HyperEVM mainnet. The primary innovation introduced is the prediction markets.  Outcome Markets, powered by @HyperliquidX Trade now on https://t.co/DH8Myx535B ! pic.twitter.com/Q5P0vfqEAj— Outcome (@Outcomexyz) May 2, 2026 Currently, the platform offers bets on a single event—whether the price of Bitcoin will exceed $79,980 by May 5.  Source: Hyperliquid.  On the first day of trading, the volume reached 6.05 million contracts, noted a researcher under the pseudonym defioasis.eth. For comparison, during the same period, the Kalshi platform recorded 546 million contracts, and Polymarket—190 million. Hyperliquid HIP-4 event contracts are officially liveOn the first trading day, HIP-4 event contracts reached a nominal trading volume of 6.05 million contracts, accounting for about 0.7% of the day's prediction market shareIn comparison:— Kalshi reached 546 million contracts— Polymarket reached 190 million contracts— Limitless reached 68.26 million contracts— Crypto com reached 28.2 million contracts— Opinion reached… pic.twitter.com/7jrjsOino6— defioasis.eth (@defioasis) May 3, 2026 Meanwhile, Hyperliquid's product has already captured about 0.7% of the daily volume on prediction platforms.  How HIP-4 Works The protocol allows the creation of event outcome markets within the Hyperliquid infrastructure. To launch, a user must stake 1 million HYPE. This approach differs from Polymarket's model, which requires platform approval.  Contracts are natively integrated into the L1 HyperEVM network. In the case of Polymarket, event bets are a separate product on the L2 solution Polygon. Predictions are available in the same wallet and trading environment as other Hyperliquid tools. Profit and loss settlements are conducted in the project's stablecoin, USDH. Trading operates via a central order book. April Results  In April, the total trading volume on prediction platforms amounted to $29.8 billion. In March, the figure was estimated at $26.5 billion. Monthly Prediction Market Notional Volumes(2026-04 vs 2026-03)2026-04: 29.0B | 2026-03: 26.5B• Kalshi: 14.8B (+13.3% MoM)• Polymarket: 8.2B (-22.2% MoM)• Limitless: 1.7B (+207.8% MoM)• Predict: 1.5B (+368.2% MoM)• Polymarket (US): 1.3B (+85.2% MoM)•… pic.twitter.com/qKkHvGNLZE— dash (@datadashboards) May 3, 2026 The leader was the Kalshi platform, accounting for $14.8 billion in turnover (+13.3% month-on-month). In second place was Polymarket with a volume of $9 billion (-14.8%). Despite the decline, the American division of the platform increased by 85%—$1.3 billion. The project resumed operations in the US at the end of 2025.  More pronounced dynamics were demonstrated by Limitless (+207%) and Predict (+368%).  Back in late April, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicted Hyperliquid's leadership in the prediction market thanks to the HYPE token. 

news.bitcoin.com Raoul Pal Backs Zcash as Bitcoin’s ‘Younger Sibling’ While ZEC Climbs 8%, Outpacing Altcoins

Zcash has surged past $400 for the first time since January, peaking at $424 on May 3. The rally marks a 100% rebound from its year-to-date low and puts it within striking distance of Monero. Key Takeaways: Zcash (ZEC) surged past $400 on May 3, marking its first climb to that level since early 2026. […]

blockmanity.com Bitcoin Breaks $80K Barrier as Stock Futures Surge on Trump’s Project Freedom Reveal

Bitcoin Breaks $80K Barrier as Stock Futures Surge on Trump’s Reveal Markets are buzzing today after former President Donald Trump’s announcement of . This bold move has sparked a risk-on rally, sending and stock futures higher. Investors see it as […] The post Bitcoin Breaks $80K Barrier as Stock Futures Surge on Trump’s Project Freedom Reveal appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockmanity.com Crypto Funding Surge: 17 Blockchain Deals Top $176M Last Week as Liquid Lands $18M Series A

Big Week for Blockchain Investments Last week brought exciting news for the crypto world. poured in more than $176 million into blockchain projects. This shows strong investor interest in areas like DeFi, AI, and infrastructure. Leading the pack, crypto derivatives […] The post Crypto Funding Surge: 17 Blockchain Deals Top $176M Last Week as Liquid Lands $18M Series A appeared first on Blockmanity.

cryptopotato.com TrustLinq Integrates Ripple Payments to Expand Global Infrastructure for Direct Crypto-to-Fiat Bank Transfers

[PRESS RELEASE – Steinhausen, Switzerland, May 4th, 2026] Swiss-regulated TrustLinq, the first platform to enable direct fiat settlement from self-custodial crypto wallets to third-party bank accounts, has integrated Ripple Payments into its live payment infrastructure. The integration extends TrustLinq’s fiat settlement reach across major global corridors, enabling faster and more cost-efficient local payouts in over 80 […]

blockonomi.com Bitcoin (BTC) Price Forecast: Legendary Trader Projects $250K Target While Warning of Extended Consolidation

Peter Brandt predicts Bitcoin could reach $250K by 2029 but warns the bottom may not form until October 2026. His analysis is based on halving cycles. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Forecast: Legendary Trader Projects $250K Target While Warning of Extended Consolidation appeared first on Blockonomi.