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Founded in 2018, Cryptopolitan has grown from a popular blog into a trusted source of news and analysis for millions of readers worldwide. Over the years, we have expanded our coverage to include a wide range of topics, from market trends and technological innovations to regulatory changes and industry events.
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Russia slides on crypto mining rankings over higher electricity costs, stronger ruble
Russia is on its way to losing its spot as the world’s second-largest Bitcoin mining destination, after the United States, to China, which currently occupies third position. Cheaper cryptocurrency, a stronger ruble and constantly growing energy costs are the main factors, industry watchers say, as many Russian miners are now looking to relocate. Russia still...
Wed, May 6
What’s driving ZEC’s 45% rally today?
ZEC rallied by 45%, partially driven by a short squeeze. Demand for ZEC increased, while 30% of the supply is now locked in shielded pools.
Wed, May 6
BlackRock bets on compute as AI reshapes markets
BlackRock's Larry Fink argued that computing power is emerging as a scarce asset, proposed futures markets to stabilize pricing and access.
Wed, May 6
Bonk price prediction 2026-2032: How high will Bonk go?
Key takeaways: Bonk (BONK) is a crypto token built on the Solana blockchain, much like DOGE, WIF, or SHIB. Bonk is a digital asset that can be traded on a number of online platforms, such as Binance, KuCoin, Kraken, MEXC, CoinEx, OKX, gate.io, and Bybit. Bonk has a maximum supply of 88.87 trillion. It is...
Wed, May 6
Litecoin price prediction 2026-2032: Will LTC recover to $200 soon?
Key Takeaways: Following Bitcoin’s move toward $100K, Litecoin faced increasing buying activity. This surge in activity raises several questions for investors: Is it a good time to invest in Litecoin? Or Will Litecoin (LTC) hold above $200 in 2026? These are common questions that make predicting Litecoin’s price a bit tricky. We have prepared a...
Wed, May 6
Super Micro jumps 18% as AI outlook eases revenue miss fears
Super Micro Computer shares jumped 18% after strong earnings and optimistic guidance, despite missing revenue expectations.
Wed, May 6
The “Bitcoin Is Dead” Narrative Was Quieter This Cycle
Bitcoin has been in a downtrend in 2026. Not catastrophically, not existentially, but enough for the usual cycle to invite the familiar ritual…traders refreshing charts, headlines hunting for panic, and social feeds usually lighting up with declarations that the digital asset has “failed.” Except this time, that reaction has been far less visible within the...
Wed, May 6
Colombia’s President Petro Eyes Bitcoin Mining Push, Citing Untapped Caribbean Renewables
Colombian President Gustavo Petro expressed his eagerness to join in on the Bitcoin mining boom that’s taking place in Latin America. In an X post shared on Tuesday, Petro highlighted how Venezuela and Paraguay are examples of countries that are already drawing in mining investment through surplus clean energy and argued that Colombia’s Caribbean coast...
Wed, May 6
Sabadell, Bankinter join euro stablecoin consortium taking on dollar dominance
In a Tuesday press conference, Spain’s Banco Sabadell announced that it will join Qivalis, the European banking consortium developing a regulated euro-pegged stablecoin. The release comes from outgoing CEO Cesar Gonzalez-Bueno. Bankinter is also in advanced talks to follow, alongside unlisted Spanish institutions Abanca, Kutxabank, and Cecabank. “It is primarily designed to make transactions more...
Wed, May 6
CME to launch Bitcoin Volatility futures as crypto hedging demand grows
CME Group announced that it will launch Bitcoin Volatility futures on June 1, pending regulatory approval.
Wed, May 6
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pushes AI-first overhaul, fires 700 people
Coinbase (COIN) is cutting about 700 workers, equal to roughly 14% of its global staff, as CEO Brian Armstrong rebuilds the crypto exchange around AI, lower costs, and smaller teams. The company expects most job cuts to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. Coinbase also expects to book about $50 million to $60...
Wed, May 6
DSA Champions Financial Leadership at Smarter Faster Payments, YPO’s GLC Chicago, and Bitcoin Vegas 2026
Washington, D.C., May 5, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education surrounding emerging technologies, today announced the successful conclusion of its participation in three industry events: Smarter Faster Payments, the YPO Global Leadership Conference (GLC Chicago), and Bitcoin Vegas. Held April...
Wed, May 6
Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion, aiming to bridge traditional share registries with blockchain markets
Wed, May 6
Samsung stock rallies by 12% as market cap hits new all-time high of $1 trillion
Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) jumped 12% on Wednesday, and that was enough to push its value above $1 trillion. The rise put Samsung in this cute little club, as it became the second Asian company to cross $1 trillion, behind TSMC (TSM). FactSet data showed that Samsung first crossed that level on February 26, but Wednesday’s...
Wed, May 6
Why is Intel’s INTC stock suddenly up by over 17%, and how much has Trump made from it now?
Intel (INTC) is back in Wall Street’s face after a brutal rally that pushed the stock above 17% in one day. Shares gained 13% on Tuesday and reached a record $110 before another 4.76% jump after regular trading ended. The reason was simple: traders saw a new chance that Intel could land deeper work with...
Wed, May 6
CFTC moves to codify non-custodial software protections after Phantom “no-action” precedent
CFTC Chair Mike Selig said the agency will move to convert its March no-action position for Phantom Technologies into formal rulemaking, signaling a shift from one-off staff guidance to durable cross-industry protection for non-custodial software developers. Speaking at Consensus Miami on Tuesday, Selig framed the change as the next phase in a deliberate sequence. As...
Wed, May 6
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse goes against XRP maximalist ideology
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said at Consensus Miami 2026 that he has never been an XRP maximalist and wants Bitcoin and other blockchains to succeed.
Wed, May 6
Kelp DAO drops LayerZero for Chainlink CCIP, says it was sold the failed setup
In an X post on May 5, Kelp DAO confirmed that it is migrating its rsETH liquid restaking token away from LayerZero’s OFT standard to Chainlink’s CCIP, citing the April 18 exploit that drained $292 million. With the announcement, Kelp DAO also published screenshots of communications with LayerZero personnel showing the company’s team approved the...
Wed, May 6
Michael Saylor announces he'll sell off Strategy's Bitcoin after 3rd earnings miss in a row
Michael Saylor has now put Strategy’s Bitcoin pile in the same bucket as every other company asset: useful, valuable, and possible to sell when the company needs cash. That is the real story from Strategy (MSTR) after its third straight earnings miss, because Saylor himself said the company could sell Bitcoin if that helps the...
Wed, May 6
Ethereum price prediction 2026-2032: Will ETH reach $5,000 soon?
Key takeaways: The Ethereum network, launched in 2015, is a decentralized platform that enables developers to create smart contracts and dApps using blockchain technology, eliminating the need for intermediaries and thereby enhancing security. The Ethereum blockchain is accessible to everyone and built to support scalability, programmability, security, and decentralization, enabling the creation of secure digital...
Tue, May 5
