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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. […]

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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forklog.media Reuters: Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange Nobitex Linked to Ayatollah Khamenei’s Relatives

Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is linked to the influential Kharrazi clan, which has been part of the country's leadership circle for decades, according to an investigation by Reuters. The platform's founders are brothers Ali and Mohammad Kharrazi. To conceal their connection to the dynasty, they used the surname Agamir in corporate documents. The Kharrazi family is closely associated with Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The founders' grandfather was a member of the Assembly of Experts, and their father was involved in forming the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Nobitex accounts for the majority of crypto activities in Iran, with over 11 million users. The exchange continued operations even during internet shutdowns in the country. Analysts recorded transactions exceeding $100 million during periods of heightened regional conflicts. According to the report, the platform processed funds from sanctioned organizations. Estimates from analytical companies vary: Elliptic identified suspicious flows amounting to $366 million; Chainalysis estimated the volume at $68 million; Crystal Intelligence found $22 million in direct transfers from sanctioned wallets. In 2025, wallets linked to Iran's Central Bank transferred hundreds of millions of dollars to Nobitex. Experts view this as part of a strategy to circumvent financial sanctions. Nobitex representatives deny any government connections. They claim the share of illegal transactions in total trading volume is insignificant. Analysts Dispute Connection of Blocked USDT to Iran Experts from Nominis analyzed wallets recently sanctioned by the US. Their data suggests the funds may belong to state actors other than Iran. Last week, Tether, at the request of the US Treasury, blocked over $344 million in USDT. The department linked these addresses to IRGC activities. Nominis CEO Snir Levy noted that the behavior of these wallet owners differs from typical Iranian patterns. The IRGC usually distributes assets across multiple transit addresses with small balances and does not hold them for long. In this case, the transaction structure appears different. Levy suggested the infrastructure might belong to Chinese state entities or other foreign networks. In his view, standard monitoring methods are becoming outdated as major players continually change their blockchain usage strategies. The blockade was part of Operation Epic Fury. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the total amount of seized Iranian crypto assets reached $500 million. He said the campaign aims to exert maximum economic pressure on Tehran. Amid sanctions, Iran has entered a currency crisis. In December, one of the country's largest banks closed, and the national currency fell by 60–70% against the US dollar. In April, journalists reported on a new scheme of bitcoin extortion for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

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news.bitcoin.com Blackrock’s European Bitcoin ETP Surpasses $1.1 Billion in Assets With 14,200 BTC

Blackrock’s European iShares Bitcoin exchange-traded product has crossed $1.1 billion in assets under management just over a year after its launch, confirming that institutional demand for regulated bitcoin exposure has taken hold well beyond the U.S. market. Key Takeaways: Blackrock’s European IB1T ETP crossed $1.1 billion AUM with 14,200 BTC as of May 4, 2026. […]

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forklog.media China Bans AI-Driven Layoffs

A Chinese court ruled that companies are not permitted to dismiss employees solely due to their replacement by artificial intelligence. The Intermediate People's Court of Hangzhou stated that a tech firm in eastern China unlawfully dismissed an employee after he refused a demotion linked to the automation of his job through AI. “The reason for dismissal does not fall under negative circumstances such as business downsizing or operational difficulties. It also does not meet the legal condition that makes the continuation of the employment contract impossible,” the court noted. Companies cannot unilaterally terminate employees or reduce salaries due to technological advancements, the court added. The employee, referred to in the case as Zhou, is a quality control specialist at a tech firm. He was responsible for verifying the accuracy of results produced by large language models. An AI system took over his role, prompting management to decide on a demotion and a 40% salary cut. Zhou refused the transfer, and the company dismissed him, citing staff reductions due to the implementation of neural networks. The case went to arbitration and then to the Chinese judicial system, which upheld the award of a compensation package. The decision is based on a precedent set by a Chinese court in December 2025, which ruled that the introduction of AI did not meet the necessary legal standards allowing a company to terminate employment contracts. Chinese companies are eager to implement AI systems as part of a national program to achieve leadership in artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, strategists of the Communist Party of China have expressed readiness to prioritize labor market stability amid slowing economic growth and high youth unemployment. Back in December, a Nobel laureate predicted a wave of unemployment due to AI in 2026.

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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%.

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bitcoinist.com XRP Treasury Evernorth Adds OpenAI CFO To Board

Evernorth Holdings has named Robert Kaiden, chief financial officer of the OpenAI Foundation, as a board nominee as the XRP-focused treasury company moves through its proposed business combination with Armada Acquisition Corp. II. Evernorth Names OpenAI CFO To XRP Treasury Board The latest SEC materials show Evernorth filed an amended Form S-4 tied to the […]

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cryptobriefing.com Zach Lowe: Cleveland’s playoff performance isn’t embarrassing, Toronto’s defense disrupts their rhythm, and the Cavaliers have matchup advantages against Detroit | Bill Simmons

Cleveland's playoff journey highlights the impact of talent gaps and strategic defensive plays on their performance. The post Zach Lowe: Cleveland’s playoff performance isn’t embarrassing, Toronto’s defense disrupts their rhythm, and the Cavaliers have matchup advantages against Detroit | Bill Simmons appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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news.bitcoin.com $150 Million in Crypto Shorts Liquidated in 60 Minutes as Bitcoin Clears $80,000

Over $150 million in crypto short positions were wiped out in a single hour on May 4, 2026, as bitcoin’s breach of $80,000 triggered one of the sharpest short squeezes seen in recent months. Key Takeaways: $150 million in crypto shorts were liquidated in 60 minutes as bitcoin crossed $80,039. Binance futures showed a 62.8% […]

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