Bitcoin Holds Ground as U.S. Credit Downgrade Rattles Global Markets – Brave New Coin

Bitcoin showed resilience amid a U.S. credit downgrade by Moody’s, ending the week nearly flat. Investors view BTC as a potential hedge against macroeconomic instability and sovereign risk.
Crypto Firms To Report Every Single Transaction Under New UK Laws – The Daily Hodl

UK crypto firms must collect extensive user and transaction data by 2026 under new HMRC rules, implementing the OECD Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF) to combat tax evasion.
Bitcoin Reclaims $105K After Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

Bitcoin surged past $105K following Moody’s downgrade of the US credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, joining other agencies in highlighting fiscal concerns.
Bitcoin Price Eyes $108K ATH as Economic Signals and ETFs Boost Rally

Bitcoin price surges toward $108K amid institutional accumulation by MicroStrategy and Metaplanet, inflation hedging demand, and bullish technical indicators suggesting potential new highs.
Crypto.com and Canary Capital to launch US CRO fund

Crypto.com and Canary Capital are launching a US investment fund for the Cronos blockchain’s CRO token, targeting accredited investors. The fund aims to mainstream crypto but isn’t an ETF.
Bitcoin Records Highest Weekly Close Above $106K

Bitcoin achieved its highest-ever weekly close at $106,516, marking a historic milestone. The asset remains in a rare price range, reflecting long-term growth and strong market interest.
Price predictions 5/19: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, SUI

Bitcoin faces rejection at $107,000 but shows strong buying support. Strategy and Metaplanet continue accumulating BTC. Altcoins pull back but remain positive. Key levels analyzed for BTC and top cryptocurrencies.
ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin ETFs Score Fifth Straight Week of Inflows With $604 Million Boost – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $604 million in inflows for the fifth consecutive week, led by Blackrock’s IBIT, while Ether ETFs also saw $41.59 million in inflows amid mixed market signals.
Circle explores possible sale to Coinbase or Ripple amid IPO plans

Circle is exploring a sale to Coinbase or Ripple while pursuing an IPO, seeking at least $5 billion valuation. Ripple’s $4-5 billion offer was rejected as too low, possibly due to XRP-based payment terms.
China Demands US ‘Immediately Correct Its Wrongdoings’ After Allegedly Undermining Geneva Trade Talks : Report – The Daily Hodl

China demands the US reverse its ‘discriminatory’ measures against Huawei’s chips, warning of resolute actions if US harms its interests, amid trade tensions and Treasury sell-offs.