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Trump-Backed World Liberty Likely Scooped Up $3.5 Million In Ethereum — Here's What On-Chain Data Shows

An address believed to be linked to World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency project backed by President Donald Trump, scooped up millions worth of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) following the coin's meteoric jump on Thursday.

MARA CEO Fred Thiel Underscores Company's 'Twin Turbocharge Strategy' Of Bitcoin HODL And Mining: 'You See The Benefit Of Both The Sides'

MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) CEO Fred Thiel reiterated the company’s commitment to its Bitcoin holding strategy on Thursday, emphasizing the potential benefits for its stockholders.

Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Gets 12-Year Prison Sentence For Securities and Commodities Fraud

Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of the now-collapsed cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, was sentenced to a 12-year prison term for securities and commodities fraud on Thursday.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Believes Traditional Banks Launching Own Stablecoins 'Not Necessarily The Best' Path— Pitches USDC As Option

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong, on Thursday, touched on the wisdom of traditional banks launching their own stablecoins in light of their foray into the cryptocurrency industry.

Bitcoin Closing In On $104,000, Ethereum, Dogecoin Soar On Trade Deal Optimism: Analytics Firm Says Bullish Sentiment A 'Double-Edged Sword'

The cryptocurrency market rallied sharply on Thursday after the Trump administration inked a trade deal with the United Kingdom.

Pope Leo XIV-Themed Memecoins Surge After US-Born Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Rome's New Bishop

Memecoins inspired by Pope Leo XIV surged on Thursday after the U.S.-born priest was elected as the new global head of the Catholic Church.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Delivered A 16,000% Gain Since Listing— But Bitcoin, The Asset He Called 'Rat Poison,' Turned Pennies Into Fortunes Faster

Warren Buffett, who recently announced his retirement as Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Anthony Scaramucci Compares Trump's Crypto Policy To Mar-A-Lago Buffet: 'You Have To Eat Everything At The Table'

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, commented on President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency policies, asserting that the healthy developments around legislation and regulatory clarity were marred by his family’s involvement in the space.

Trump Crypto Advisor Rakes In $300 Million For Bitcoin Investment Company That Hopes To Bring MSTR Model To The World

David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and cryptocurrency advisor to President Donald Trump, raised $300 million to create a publicly traded Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investment company, according to a report on Wednesday.

Ethereum Flat After Pectra Upgrade, But Analyst Foresees Overhaul 'Tailwind' That Could Take ETH Above $2,000

Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) widely anticipated Pectra upgrade failed to have an immediate impact, with the second-largest cryptocurrency barely moving after its activation Wednesday. What happened: ETH was up 0.96%, while trading volume rose scarcely by 0.52% over the last 24 hours.

Bitcoin Taps $98,000, Ethereum, Dogecoin Steady As Fed Chair Jerome Powell Raises Trump Tariff-Induced Concerns: Analyst Says ETH Holding Above 'Crucial Level' And Begins Its 'Bounce Upwards'

Leading cryptocurrencies traded sideways on Wednesday, as the Federal Reserve warned of macroeconomic dangers from President Donald Trump’s tariff moves.

NFL Legend Tom Brady Once Went Full 'Laser Eyes' For Bitcoin — Here's What A $1,000 Investment Back Then Would Be Worth Today

NFL legend Tom Brady was among the celebrities who jumped on the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) bandwagon during the 2021 cryptocurrency boom, and while his enthusiasm may have dimmed since then, he remains hopeful about the cryptocurrency’s prospects.

Bitcoin To Hit $100,000 Soon? Polymarket Bettors Are Putting Big Money On It

Following Tuesday’s uptick, cryptocurrency bookmakers sharply increased their odds of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) recovering the critical $100,000 milestone this month.

Have Bitcoin? Need Cash? Strike Launches New Product Allowing Users To Borrow Up To $2 Million

The thought of selling Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) makes you feel squeamish? Strike, a cryptocurrency payments firm, has launched a new lending product that allows users to take out loans using the world's largest cryptocurrency as collateral.

Coinbase Stock Trades Higher After-Hours Amid Partnership With League Of Legends, Valorant Developer Riot Games

Coinbase Global Inc. has teamed up with leading video game developer Riot Games to become the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange for Valorant and League of Legends esports global events, according to a Tuesday, May 6, announcement.

Bitcoin Reserve Bill Signed Into Law By New Hampshire Governor: Granite State Move Makes It A Pioneer

New Hampshire became the first U.S. state to establish a Strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Reserve on Tuesday, allowing public funds to be invested in the apex cryptocurrency and other digital assets.

Litecoin Beats Bitcoin, Ethereum To Top Crypto Gainers List—Open Interest Hits A Two-Month High

Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) led the cryptocurrency market gainers list on Tuesday, as the broader market rallied on hopeful trade deal developments.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Spike As Scott Bessent's Gears Up For Trade Talks With China: Key BTC Stakeholders 'Moving In The Right Direction' Towards $100,000 Target, Says Analytics Firm

Leading cryptocurrencies spiked Tuesday on news that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese officials for trade talks.

Dogecoin Sees Spike In Bullish Long Bets Despite A 7% Weekly Drop: What's Next?

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) may be in a corrective phase, but that hasn't deterred derivatives traders from amping up bullish bets on the meme coin.

'Hawk Tuah Girl' Haliey Welch Expresses Regret Over Controversial Meme Coin Launch, Wishes It Hadn't Happened

Haliey Welch, also known as the “Hawk Tuah Girl,” addressed the controversy surrounding her memecoin, which dropped in value shortly after launch, prompting holders to file a lawsuit against her team.