Saylor Signals New Bitcoin Buy as Strategy Pushes STRC Dividend Vote
Michael Saylor posted his traditional BTC purchase signal on May 17. Strategy also launched a campaign urging retail STRC shareholders to vote before June 8.
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Bitcoin Below $79K: BTC Trades Like a Risk Asset, Not Like Gold
Bitcoin fell below $79K on macro fears. BTC is closely tracking the Russell 2000 index, not gold. Iran uncertainty, Beijing summit and Treasury yields weigh.
SBI, Rakuten and Nomura Launch Crypto Investment Trusts in Japan
SBI Securities, Rakuten, and Nomura are racing to bring crypto investment trusts to Japan's retail market. FSA targets 2028 for regulatory approval.
Intesa Sanpaolo Doubles Crypto Holdings to $235M: First ETH and XRP Purchases
Italy's largest bank grew crypto holdings from $100M to $235M in Q1 2026. First-ever Ethereum and XRP buys. Solana position nearly eliminated.
Strategy to Repurchase $1.5B in Notes: Saylor Floats Bitcoin Sale Option
Strategy filed to repurchase $1.5B in 2029 convertible notes. Saylor hinted the company may sell Bitcoin from its 818,869 BTC portfolio if needed.
Hana Bank Buys 6.55% of Dunamu for $668M: Korean Bank Becomes Upbit Shareholder
Hana Financial Group acquired 2.28 million shares of Dunamu, operator of South Korea's Upbit, for $668 million, becoming the fourth-largest shareholder.
THORChain Halts Trading After $10.8M Exploit
THORChain halted all trading after a suspected $10.8M exploit across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain and Base. RUNE dropped 13%.
CLARITY Act Clears Senate Banking Committee: US Crypto Markets Await Legalization
The US Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act on May 14. Two Democrats backed the bill without an ethics deal on Trump's crypto ventures.
Gemini Q1 2026: Credit Card Revenue Up 300% as Trading Falls
Gemini reported 42% revenue growth in Q1 2026, with credit card revenue up 300% as trading volumes halved. What this means for crypto exchanges.