Author: James Wilson

Brown University has revealed a new $4.9 million investment in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. This investment stems from a 13F filing, which reveals that 105,000 shares were purchased, marking the university’s initial reported investment in a spot Bitcoin ETF. The position, acquired sometime in the first quarter of 2025, underscores growing institutional interest in Bitcoin (BTC) through regulated financial instruments.  Brown’s total disclosed equity holdings in the filing stood at $216 million across 14 positions, placing the IBIT stake at roughly 2.3% of the portfolio’s value. BlackRock’s IBIT has been a key player in the wave of spot Bitcoin ETFs…

Michael Saylor’s Strategy has announced aggressive plans to up its Bitcoin acquisitions, and two Wall Street firms are on board. Michael Saylor’s risky bet on Bitcoin (BTC) received a green light from top Wall Street analysts. According to a Friday, May 2 report by Coinbase, analysts from Wall Street research firms Benchmark and TD Cowen endorsed Strategy’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisitions. Mark Palmer, analyst at the research and investment banking firm Benchmark, noted Strategy’s first-mover advantage. He explained that the firm has managed to grow its Bitcoin holdings substantially, projecting a $650 price target from Strategy’s current $395 price. Wall Street…

U.S. stocks rallied Friday as better-than-expected job growth and fresh signals from China about trade negotiations helped investors shake off recent concerns around tariffs.  The S&P 500 extended its winning streak to nine days, which is the longest in 20 years. The S&P 500 rose 1.47%, marking its ninth straight day of gains—its longest winning streak since November 2004. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.39%, or more than 570 points, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.51%. Markets responded positively to the Labor Department’s April employment report, which showed the U.S. added 177,000 nonfarm payrolls, well above economists’ forecasts of…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Cardano gains attention in 2025, but Lightchain AI’s $19.6m presale hints at even stronger investor momentum. Cardano is turning heads with its recent momentum, standing out even among top players like Bitcoin and Ethereum. But while headlines focus on ADA, Lightchain AI is emerging with even more powerful traction behind the scenes. Its presale has already raised over $19.6 million at a token price of just $0.007125, positioning it as one of the most watched altcoins of 2025. While…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP shows steady gains, but SUI and Remittix may outpace it with scalability and remittance tech driving strong momentum. XRP has been looking really solid lately. After a bunch of stuff happened in the market, it’s picked up some serious momentum. It’s not exploding just yet but it’s been creeping up, around 6% up so far and it feels like May might be the month it finally pops off. But here’s the thing: while XRP is looking strong, two…

Pepe faces a crucial moment as it rejects from a key resistance level aligned with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement. Price action now tests the lower bounds of the current trading range. The memecoin Pepe (PEPE) has seen increased volatility over the last 24 hours, following a clear rejection from a major resistance level that aligns with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement. As the token now trades just above the value area low of its range, traders are watching closely for signs of either continuation or breakdown. This zone is becoming a battleground between a bullish higher-low formation and bearish rejection continuation.…

Google is bringing zero-knowledge proofs to Google Wallet, allowing users to verify their age on websites without revealing personal details like birthdates.  The privacy-enhancing feature marks a major step in making cryptographic identity tools more accessible—and more invisible—for everyday users. “When tech giants like Google start seamlessly integrating Zero-Knowledge Proofs into their apps, it’s a clear signal that privacy-driven innovations are becoming mainstream,” said Rob Viglione, co-founder of Horizen Labs, in a note to crypto.news. “The next frontier for our industry is building compliant privacy solutions that offer greater protection without burdening regulators.” Age thresholds for online purchases Google said…

Sen. Lummis stated that Donald Trump supports her BITCOIN Act, which would mandate that the government accumulate 1 million Bitcoins. Bitcoin strategic reserve could soon become a reality. On a Friday, May 2 speech to the U.S. Senate, Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that U.S. President Donald Trump supports her BITCOIN Act. The BITCOIN Act is the only solution to our nation’s $36T debt. I’m grateful for a forward-thinking president who not only recognizes this, but acts on it. pic.twitter.com/NVWH6v2EcH— Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) May 2, 2025 I’m particularly pleased with President Trump’s support for my strategic Bitcoin reserve initiative, which…

S&P 500 has recovered back to levels seen before ‘Liberation Day’, and is on track for nine consecutive days of gains. Stock indices are continuing their upward momentum, as traders reassess their recession expectations. On Friday, May 5, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was trading at 41,354.53, up 601.57 points or 1.48% from market open. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was up 1.56% or 277.15 points, trading at 17,987.89. At the same time, the S&P 500 rose 1.47% to 5,686.80, continuing its winning streak. If the S&P 500 closes higher today, it would mark nine consecutive days of gains, the longest streak…

Bitcoin’s price is approaching major resistance zones while funding rates flip increasingly positive—an indication that long exposure is building up. But is this bullish pressure sustainable, or a sign of overheating? Bitcoin’s (BTC) current price movement is testing a key area of resistance following a powerful rally, largely driven by a short squeeze. Now hovering just below $98,000, BTC is encountering strong supply at the confluence of the descending trendline, the 0.618 Fibonacci level, and the point of control from previous trading ranges. At the same time, funding rates across major exchanges have turned positive, creating an important dynamic between…