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Trump Media spokespeople denied news of the deal a day earlier, before confirming the capital raise in a May 27 announcement. Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the company that owns US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform and is partially owned by the president, confirmed a $2.5 billion capital raise to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) after denying earlier reports of the deal. According to a May 27 announcement from the company, the capital raise comprises a $1.5 billion stock sale and $1 billion in convertible senior secured bonds, with a 0% coupon. The sale is expected to close on May 29. TMTG CEO Devin Nunes said: TMTG spokespeople responded to the initial report from the Financial Times, published a day before the announcement, with derision. Read more

The American fast-food chain started accepting bitcoin payments earlier this month. Next step: robo taxies, cyber chefs, and drones.

Backed by Consensys and other crypto firms, the Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming is pivoting to Ethereum—and seeing a massive stock surge.

If the associated warrants are exercised, Strive could raise an additional $750 million and bring its total Bitcoin purchasing power to $1.5 billion. Strive, an asset manager founded by American entrepreneur and politician Vivek Ramaswamy, has announced a $750 million raise to establish “alpha-generating” strategies through Bitcoin-related purchases. According to a May 27 announcement, the strategies will include buying undervalued biotech companies, purchasing “distressed Bitcoin claims” like those associated with crypto hacks and bankruptcies, and acquiring bottom tranches of Bitcoin credit vehicles at discounted prices. “ [...] our alpha-generating Bitcoin accumulation strategies are designed to drive sustained outperformance relative to Bitcoin itself, which requires a new valuation framework,” Strive CEO Matt Cole said. Read more

Hackers took over rap group Migos’ Instagram account to post Solana co-founder Raj Gokal’s stolen personal information, including his passport and phone number, on May 27 after he refused to pay a 40 Bitcoin (BTC) ransom. Blockchain analyst ZachXBT explained on social media that the attackers gained access to one of Gokal’s email accounts days […] The post Solana’s Raj Gokal doxxed via Migos’ Instagram account after failed 40 BTC extortion bid appeared first on CryptoSlate.

“I think it’s critical, the U.S. making a statement that we’re going to have a strategic reserve is an empty statement unless you start putting stuff into it," he said.

Bitcoin mania may come from new firms mimicking Saylor, though many may not withstand huge losses.

The $11 trillion asset manager reported holding more than 2.1 million shares of IBIT as of March 31. BlackRock’s in-house portfolio has been quietly accumulating shares of its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), underscoring the asset manager’s growing commitment to the cryptocurrency as part of a broader diversification strategy. As of March 31, 2025, the BlackRock Strategic Income Opportunities Portfolio held 2,123,592 shares of the company’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), valued at $99.4 million, according to filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). That’s a notable uptick from Dec. 31, 2024, when the portfolio held 1,691,143 IBIT shares.  BlackRock’s IBIT was among 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs approved by the SEC in January 2024. Since then, it has emerged as the largest fund in its category with more than $72 billion in net assets, according to Bitbo data. Read more

Improving US macroeconomic data gave Bitcoin price a boost, but onchain data points to prolonged profit taking among BTC investors. Key takeaways: Bitcoin could turn parabolic if prices move above $115,000 to liquidate more than $7 billion in short positions. Onchain indicators enter overheated territory, suggesting prolonged profit taking from BTC investors. Read more

Investment banking giant Cantor Fitzgerald has kicked off its Bitcoin lending service, making deals with FalconX and Maple Finance.

Market cap swings nearly $4B as XRP weathers capital outflows, holding firm above 50-day SMA despite global economic headwinds.

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), a company backed by US President Donald Trump, has announced plans to raise $2.5 billion through a mix of stock and convertible note offerings to purchase Bitcoin, according to a May 27 statement. This planned purchase would help the firm reach the top 10 corporate Bitcoin holders globally. Strategy (formerly […] The post Trump Media aims for top 10 corporate Bitcoin holder spot with $2.5B investment plan appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The firm now symbolically owns one millionth of the total bitcoin circulating supply, but its objective is to have one million BTC.

Bitstamp staking services has brought transparent crypto yields to the UK, letting users delegate ETH and ADA and earn up to 3.10 % APY without lock-ins beyond protocol limits. The launch follows the January 2025 rule change and Bitstamp’s new EU MiCA licence, reinforcing trust and user control. The post Bitstamp Staking Launches in UK, Offering 3.1% ETH Rewards – What’s the Risk? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Despite market uncertainty and global tensions, DOGE stands out with strong support levels and rising demand from large holders fueling investor interest.

Global crypto giant Blockchain.com has announced a bold push into Africa, starting with Nigeria’s first major international crypto office. The post Blockchain.com Launches African Push in Nigeria, Ghana—Is Africa Crypto’s Next Frontier? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Mantle maintained a leading position among competing protocols in Q1 2025, prioritizing infrastructure development and ecosystem alignment. Despite a 36.6% QoQ decrease in market cap to $2.7 billion, Mantle outperformed ETH’s 46.0% decline. The mETH Protocol and Function closed the quarter with $709.7 million and $1.2 billion in TVL, respectively. Treasury value decreased 10.3% to $3.5 billion, with MNT comprising 65.4% of holdings. The network fully integrated EigenDA, enabling 15 MB/s throughput and securing the system with over 163,000 mETH (approximately $335 million) in restaked assets. While usage metrics declined, onchain engagement was sustained through initiatives like the Mantle Rewards Station, Methamorphosis Season 3, EcoGalaxy: Mantle Surge, and Kaito’s Yap leaderboard.

Luxembourg’s 2025 National Risk Assessment has officially labeled crypto companies—especially Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)—as high-risk for money laundering. The post Luxembourg Labels Crypto Firms High Risk for Money Laundering in 2025 Risk Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Trump Coin price has held steady in the past 24 hours, but could it plunge to new lows now that the dinner for holders has been and gone? The post Trump Coin Price Prediction: Post-Dinner Silence Has Traders on Edge – Is Something Brewing? appeared first on Cryptonews.

[PRESS RELEASE – San Jose, Costa Rica, May 27th, 2025] In a world where lost seed phrases and inaccessible crypto wallets have cost investors billions, Cache Wallet has set out to turn the tide. The presale for the revolutionary smart wallet is officially live at presale.cachewallet.com, and early investor response is already setting records—with around […]