At the Blockchain Baddies event during Token2049 in Dubai, women in Web3 shared how clarity, education and community are key to attracting more women into crypto. In an industry filled with complexity, jargon and mistrust, women in Web3 say that the way to attract more women into the crypto space starts with clarity, education and community. At the Blockchain Baddies side event during Token2049 in Dubai, women shared personal experiences of entering the Web3 world and why they believe more female participation is essential for the future of crypto. In interviews with Cointelegraph, community members said the path forward begins with simplifying technical concepts and fostering environments where women can learn and grow. Read more
Donald Trump-backed USD1 stablecoin saw its market cap rise from $128 million to above $2 billion days before MGX’s $2 billion investment announcement by Eric Trump. USD1, the US dollar stablecoin launched by the President Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI), has become the seventh-largest stablecoin worldwide in just two months since its launch. WLFI’s snapshot vote for a USD1 airdrop proposal is underway, and USD1’s market capitalization has continued to climb. Launched in early March with a $3.5 million supply, USD1 has expanded into a market cap of $2.2 billion at the time of writing, leaving rival stablecoins First Digital USD (FDUSD), PayPal USD (PYUSD) and Tether Gold (XAUT) behind, according to data from CoinGecko. Read more
Diversified Energy is under fire for reportedly walking away from a natural gas-powered crypto mining site in Pennsylvania without plugging wells. Cryptocurrency miner Diversified Energy quietly vacated a natural gas-powered crypto mining site in Elk County, Pennsylvania, reportedly leaving behind unplugged wells and regulatory violations. The site, known as Longhorn Pad A, was revived in 2022 after sitting dormant for nearly a decade when Diversified began using it to fuel on-site generators powering cryptocurrency mining computers, according to a report by the Erie Times-News. Per the report, the operation was launched without obtaining an air quality permit from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Read more
With Bitcoin hovering around $95,000 to $97,000, Xapo Bank CEO Seamus Rocca sees growing investor confidence to borrow using BTC as collateral. Bitcoin holders are becoming more comfortable borrowing against their crypto as market confidence grows, according to Seamus Rocca, CEO of the Gibraltar-based private bank, Xapo Bank. In an interview at the Token2049 event in Dubai, Rocca told Cointelegraph that with Bitcoin (BTC) hovering around $95,000 and institutional adoption starting to catch on, the mood among investors has shifted from short-term speculation to a more long-term outlook. “I’m not sure that confidence would have been there three or four years ago,” Rocca told Cointelegraph. “But today, people are more comfortable to borrow against Bitcoin because we’re nowhere near the levels that would trigger liquidation.” Read more
Bitcoin price is up today as market participants expect progress on US-China trade talks to increase risk-on sentiment that should boost stocks and crypto. Key takeaways: Bitcoin gained 2% to $96,530 on May 7, fueled by US-China trade deal hopes. BTC price rises with $83.6 million in short liquidations, with open interest up 26% to $64.4 billion, signaling strong bullish momentum. Read more
Hive Digital Technologies president and CEO Aydin Kilic said Hive is not engaging in short-term regional arbitrage but sees Paraguay as a long-term clean energy partner. Several crypto-focused organizations — including Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies — are eyeing a US return, primarily driven by uncertain geopolitical tensions. Still, BTC miner Hive Digital Technologies is doubling down on the untapped potential of the Latin American (LATAM) market. In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Hive Digital Technologies’ president and CEO, Aydin Kilic, said that Paraguay presents a compelling long-term opportunity equipped with “geopolitical stability, low-cost hydro energy, and a government open to foreign investment”. Hive acquired Bitfarms’ 200 megawatt (MW) Yguazú facility for $56 million in January. Phase one infrastructure of a 100 MW data center at the site was completed in April, supporting five exahashes per second (EH/s) of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining. Read more
Inter Milan Fan Token’s rally shows a direct link between wins, volume and prices, as all eyes now turn to today’s Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain match. Key takeaways: Inter Milan Fan Token jumped 10.5% after beating Barcelona, showing a direct price correlation with match outcomes. PSG and AFC fan tokens signal breakout patterns ahead of the Champions League semifinal. Read more