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UK fintech giant Revolut has partnered with Lightspark to bring Lightning Network support for Bitcoin (BTC) payments to users in the UK and select European Economic Area countries, the companies announced on May 7. The integration enables near-instant, low-cost Bitcoin transactions for Revolut users by leveraging Lightspark’s enterprise-grade infrastructure. It marks a major milestone for […] The post Revolut partners with Lightspark to integrate Bitcoin lightning payments appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BTC headed south toward $96,000 although the news was expected.

The central bank’s decision came as trade tensions between China and the U.S. appeared to de-escalate.

Liquid staking solution Swirl has launched on the IOTA mainnet as an independent project that enables users to use stIOTA tokens and earn rewards while their IOTA is staked. The post IOTA Reveals First Liquid Staking Protocol, Swirl appeared first on Cryptonews.

The combined company plans to stockpile Bitcoin and offer tax-free equity swaps to accredited holders.

Funds continue to flow into Bitcoin, boosting its realized capitalization to $890 billion as traders position for a possible rally to $100,000. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s realized capitalization hit a record $890 billion, reflecting strong investor conviction as long-term and short-term holders increased allocations. Large Bitcoin holders with over 1,000 BTC have accumulated significantly since March 2025, reflecting the Q1 2024 trend. Read more

All eyes will now turn to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's post-meeting press conference for further clues about the central bank's thinking on monetary policy.

Vivek Ramaswamy's asset management firm is going public through a reverse merger and will use shares to buy Bitcoin. Strive Asset Management, founded by entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, has revealed plans to transition into a Bitcoin treasury company. According to a May 7 announcement, Strive is going public through a reverse merger and plans to use the combined company’s stock to accumulate Bitcoin (BTC). The deal will see Strive merging with Asset Entities — a social media marketing company listed on the Nasdaq. The combined entity will operate under the Strive brand and use its access to the public equity markets to finance Bitcoin purchases, the company said.  Read more

Blockchain gamification has offered a measurable path to on-chain growth as Base, Quai, peaq and Eclipse integrate point systems, NFTs and micro-rewards. Data show repeat spins, six-figure user inflows and billions of interactions, while teams refine user experience to sustain momentum. The post Blockchain gamification drives 230K‑user growth as DePIN market hits $18.9B appeared first on Cryptonews.

There’s no question that we live in a hyper-connected world, and it certainly brings many benefits and makes our everyday lives easier. But it also comes with its own set of problems and risks. Your personal information has become the new oil, and protecting your online privacy has never been more critical. For that reason, […]

"DOGE is waking up… and when DOGE runs, the whole meme coin army follows," one trader claimed.

Pi (PI) has seen its price rise by 0.6% in the past 24 hours to sit at $0.5818 as the latest selling pressure cools down.Trading volumes have dropped significantly, now sitting at just $38.4 million – a stark contrast to the nearly $1.5 billion traded in a single day in early April.Lower volume typically suggests […] The post Is Pi Network About to Explode? Bollinger Bands Hint at Imminent Breakout appeared first on Cryptonews.

Strong tailwinds have supported the price of XRP (XRP) over the past few months, helping it remain resilient despite broader market headwinds.Alongside Bitcoin (BTC), XRP is one of the only top 5 cryptocurrencies to post gains in 2025.Much of this strength stems from the U.S. SEC’s decision to drop its appeals against Ripple in the […] The post Analysts Say XRP Rally Is Just the Start – Price Prediction Models Turn Ultra Bullish appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Chainlink price has risen by 4% in the past 24 hours, with the tomorrow's SXT airdrop likely to help push the coin even higher in the coming weeks. The post Chainlink Price Prediction: SXT Airdrop, Whale Buys & What Comes Next for LINK appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin’s bounce off the lower levels increases the possibility of a rally to $100,000. Key points: Bitcoin price hangs near $97,000 as traders await today’s FOMC minutes. Bitcoin holding $95,000 as support is key for bullish price expansion in the short term. Read more

Strive Asset Management has agreed to merge with Asset Entities Inc., setting the stage for a bold transition into a Bitcoin-focused treasury company. According to a May 7 statement, the deal will see the combined firm operate under the Strive name and continue trading on NASDAQ. The firm said the move would create the first […] The post Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive makes bold move as first NASDAQ-listed asset manager with a Bitcoin treasury appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The Bittensor price has dipped very slightly today, but does its chart and signals indicate that it's about to break out very soon? The post Bittensor Price Prediction: 10x Incoming? AI Coin Signals Igniting Parabolic Setup appeared first on Cryptonews.

Opposition lawmakers continue to criticize the president’s crypto ambitions.

Bybit is the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume in the world, behind only the Binance exchange. The Bybit exchange has recovered its liquidity to pre-hack levels just 30 days following the February 2025 attack that drained nearly $1.5 billion in funds. According to a report from crypto research and analytics firm Kaiko, Bitcoin's (BTC) 1% market depth, a measure of liquidity, returned to pre-hack levels of around $13 million per day in March 2025. Altcoin liquidity levels on the exchange have been slower to recover than Bitcoin but have rebounded to around 80% of the pre-hack levels. The authors of the Kaiko report added: Read more

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