Nvidia posts mixed Q1, predicts $8B hit with US chip curbs

Nvidia reported mixed Q1 earnings, beating revenue estimates but missing income predictions due to US export restrictions on AI chips to China, forecasting an $8B revenue hit.
NFT Lending Volume Plummets 95% From 2024 High: DappRadar – “The Defiant”

NFT lending volume has dropped 95% from its January 2024 peak of $1 billion to $50 million in May 2025, with borrower and lender numbers also declining sharply, per DappRadar.
Bitcoin Price Touches Support Zone — Will Buyers Step In?

Bitcoin price tested the $106,800 support zone after a decline. BTC is consolidating and may attempt a recovery above $108,500 if buyers step in, but failure could lead to further downside.
Ripple Donates ‘Skull of Satoshi’ — Says BTC and XRP Aren’t So Different – Featured Bitcoin News

Ripple donated the ‘Skull of Satoshi’ to the Bitcoin community, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasizing commonalities between BTC and XRP, advocating for unity in crypto.
XRP Open Interest soars close to $5B – Will prices follow suit?

XRP Open Interest nears $5B as SEC reviews WisdomTree XRP Trust. Prices remain stable at $2.30 despite market volatility, with key levels at $2.20 and $2.40-$2.70.
US court freezes $57M USDC allegedly linked to LIBRA scandal
A Manhattan federal court froze $57.65 million in USDC linked to the Libra memecoin scandal. The temporary restraining order targets funds held at Circle, following a class action case.
NYC Mayor Adams Unveils ‘BitBond’ Bitcoin Bond Plan at Bitcoin 2025, Seeks End to BitLicense – “The Defiant”

NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced plans for a Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, ‘BitBond,’ at Bitcoin 2025. He aims to eliminate BitLicense, calling it a barrier to crypto business growth in NYC.
Bitcoin Demand In US Grows: Coinbase Premium Index Back In Positive Zone Amid BTC’s Rally | Bitcoinist.com

Bitcoin’s Coinbase Premium Index turns positive, signaling strong US demand amid BTC’s rally. Whale investors are accumulating, indicating renewed confidence in Bitcoin’s upward trend.
The World’s Largest Bitcoin Conference Returns To Las Vegas In 2026

BTC Inc. announces the return of the world’s largest Bitcoin Conference to Las Vegas in 2026, following a record-breaking 2025 event with 35,000 attendees.
Nothing New Here: Gemini Rebrands Existing Credit Card as “Bitcoin Innovation” – Brave New Coin

Gemini rebrands its existing crypto credit card with Bitcoin-focused marketing and an orange design, offering no new features beyond the original 2021 product’s terms and rewards structure.