Owe Martin Andresen, a German national, faces money laundering charges after using a cryptocurrency-based payment processor to purchase gold bars and sending them to his home address. Adresen was the alleged admin of “Dream Market,” a darknet market that shut down in 2019.
Key Takeaways
Authorities charged Dream Market’s Owe Martin Andresen with 12 money laundering counts for buying gold…
The institution issued a ban on Banco Topazio’s ability to conduct foreign purchases and sales of cryptocurrency assets for two years after detecting irregularities in the due diligence processes for these operations. Additionally, the institution was fined $3.2…
David Schwartz warned XRP Ledger users about rising airdrop and giveaway scams targeting the community. The Ripple CTO Emeritus said impersonators on Instagram, Telegram, and other platforms are likely scammers.
Key Takeaways
David Schwartz flagged escalating fake airdrop…
Strive reported a larger bitcoin treasury after its Semler Scientific merger, reaching 15,009 bitcoin with no outstanding debt. The filing showed $929.4 million in digital assets, new medical-device revenue, and a major unrealized loss tied to fair-value accounting.
Key Takeaways
Strive expanded its bitcoin holdings through purchases and the Semler Scientific merger.
Medical-device revenue helped…
Schwab Crypto is rolling out spot bitcoin and ethereum trading for selected retail clients through Schwab-linked accounts. The offer includes 24/7 support, education, research, and pricing at 75 basis points on each trade’s dollar value.
Key Takeaways
Schwab Crypto will…
Ripple and crypto industry leaders backed the Senate’s CLARITY Act ahead of a key markup, citing clearer rules, stronger consumer protections, and U.S. leadership. Ripple’s legal chief cited a report estimating 67 million Americans hold crypto.
Key Takeaways
Ripple…
Peter Brandt warned that bitcoin has not formed a recognizable bottom, citing a possible bear channel from the February low. His key trigger is an ATR close below $79,145, which he said could signal renewed downside.
Key Takeaways
Brandt said bitcoin has not completed a recognizable bottom after its latest rebound.
Technical resistance near the bear channel keeps attention on the $79,145…
Will BTC Hit Six Figures? Analyzing Prediction Market Odds on Kalshi, Polymarket, Limitless, and More
May 13, 2026
The global community of speculators and digital currency enthusiasts is currently pouring millions of dollars into prediction markets to determine if and when bitcoin will clinch the elusive $150,000 price point.
Key Takeaways
Polymarket traders assign a slim 11% chance…
Marathon Holdings reported a challenging first quarter for 2026, characterized by a significant net loss despite strategic efforts to reduce debt and pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI).
Key Takeaways
Marathon Holdings posted a $1.3 billion net loss in Q1 2026 due to…
Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD) significantly altered its balance sheet strategy during the first quarter of 2026, offloading a majority of its bitcoin holdings to finance a pivot into the global payments sector.
Key Takeaways
Exodus Movement reduced its bitcoin treasury by 63% in Q1 2026 to fund strategic fintech acquisitions.
The 1,076 BTC liquidation helped raise cash for the May 1…
