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Saudi-Linked Bank Raises Strategy Holdings by 53%

Tech　　Saudi-Linked Bank Raises Strategy Holdings by 53%Gulf International Bank raised its Strategy stake as institutions expand Bitcoin-linked exposure.Strategys value swings with Bitcoin, posting big losses during price declines in early 2026.Despite volatility, Strategy stock remains up year-to-date on renewed Bitcoin recovery.　　Gulf International Bank has increased its investment in Strategy as institutional interest in Bitcoin-linked stocks continues to grow. A recent filing from the banks UK unit showed it raised its Strategy holdings by 53% to 20,207 shares worth about $3.76 million.　　The disclosure, highlighted by BitcoinTreasuries.NET on May 13, comes as more financial institutions seek exposure to Bitcoin through publicly traded companies.　　Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, has become closely tied to Bitcoin after building one of the largest corporate Bitcoin reserves. As a result, many investors now treat the companys stock as an indirect way to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency market. The latest purchase also follows a recovery in Bitcoin prices after a weaker start to the year for digital assets.　　Gulf Investors Deepen Bitcoin Exposure　　Gulf International Bank operates under Saudi-linked ownership, including ties to the Public Investment Fund. The bank manages large asset portfolios across the Gulf and has gradually increased exposure to alternative investments. Its latest increase in holdings

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Peter Brandt Forecasts Bitcoin Price to Witness More Decline If This Happens

Bitcoin prices recent rebound above the $79,000 area has not yet confirmed a durable bottom, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt, who warned that $BTC remains inside a broader corrective structure rather than a verified reversal pattern.　　Brandt said Bitcoin has “$NOT $NOT $NOT” completed a recognizable bottom, pointing to a daily chart structure that resembles a bear channel developing from the February low. In his view, the latest rise should be treated as a rally within that channel until price delivers a decisive daily close above the upper boundary.　　Bitcoin was trading near $79,660 after testing resistance close to the upper side of the channel. The level has become important because the recent rally from April lows has pushed price directly into a zone where sellers previously regained control.　　Brandt identified $79,145 as the key level to watch. He said an ATR close below $79,145 would suggest that the recent advance is losing momentum and that rejection from the channel resistance is becoming more relevant.　　Peter Brandt Says Bitcoin Bulls Need Clean Breakout　　Brandts technical view centers on whether Bitcoin can break above the upper boundary of the current channel. Without that move, the market remains inside a structure that can still favor lower

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Billions Network volume reaches $666M – Can BILL hold its 36% surge？

Billions Network [$BILL] debuted on the 7th of May, and the coin has already gained more than 229% five days later. At press time, $BILL has surged by 36% over the past 24 hours, commanding a trading volume of $666 million.　　Key reasons why $BILL is rallying post-launch　　During the launch, six major exchanges listed the token simultaneously. This move has contributed to the high volume experienced.　　Apart from the listings, $BILL is supported by an AI narrative, which is particularly relevant given the current state of affairs across all financial markets. Additionally, $BILL is backed by Coinbase Ventures and Polychain, which indicates institutional appeal.　　Furthermore, traders are increasingly taking long positions in the derivatives market. The OI‑Weighted Funding Rate is positive, meaning long traders are paying shorts to keep positions open.　　Source: CoinGlass　　Moreover, selling pressure remains low because the team holds most of the supply and continues distributing it to the community. Currently, only 24% of the total supply is in circulation.　　Team distributing tokens to the community　　The team was sending the tokens to exchanges for liquidity. Hence, this activity did not result in selling pressure, as they promised to distribute about 251 million $BILL to the community at TGE, which they have begun to

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Coinbase Validators Hit 99.98% Uptime With 4.5M ETH Staked Across 5 Countries

Coinbase published its Q1 2026 Ethereum Validator Performance Report on Wednesday, detailing how the exchange manages validator infrastructure across five countries, two cloud providers, and seven MEV relays.　　Key Takeaways:Coinbase validators held 4.5M $ETH staked at 99.98% uptime in Q1 2026, outperforming the network average.Coinbase operates across 5 countries and 2 cloud providers, reducing single-point failure risk for ETF issuers and institutions.With a 3rd consensus client onboarding, Coinbase aims to further diversify validator infrastructure through 2026.　　Coinbase Holds 12% of Staked $ETH With Self-Imposed 30% Network Cap in Q1 2026　　According to the report, the exchange averaged 4.5 million $ETH staked to its validators during the quarter, representing 12.17% of total staked Ethereum on the network. Coinbase has set a self-imposed ceiling of 30% network penetration, a threshold it says it will not cross.　　Uptime came in at 99.98% for the quarter, above the network average of 99.77%. The company recorded zero slashing or double-signing events since it first launched validator operations.　　Image source: Coinbase report.　　Participation rate, which Coinbase treats as interchangeable with uptime, measures how consistently validators sign, submit, and get their attestations included in blocks. The company says its validators outperformed the network average across two of three key duties tracked: block proposals

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Nigel Farage Faces Standards Probe Over Undeclared £5M Gift

Tech　　Nigel Farage Faces Standards Probe Over Undeclared £5M GiftThe Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is investigating whether Nigel Farage broke Commons rules.The inquiry concerns a £5 million gift from Reform UK backer Christopher Harborne.Farage says he had no duty to declare the gift, as it came before he became an MP.　　Nigel Farage is facing a parliamentary standards commissioner inquiry over a £5 million gift from billionaire Reform UK backer Christopher Harborne. The investigation will examine whether the Reform UK leader broke Commons rules by not declaring the payment after entering Parliament.　　Farage has said the money was a personal and unconditional gift, made before he became an MP. However, opposition parties argue the payment should have appeared in the MPs register of interests after his election in 2024.　　Watchdog Reviews £5M Gift　　The inquiry follows a complaint from the Conservative Party to Parliaments standards watchdog. The Conservatives asked officials to examine whether Farage should have declared the £5 million payment under Commons transparency rules.　　A Reform UK spokesman said Farages office is in contact with the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. The spokesman added, “He has always been clear that this was a personal, unconditional gift, and no rules were broken. We look forward to this being

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Moodys Rates Fidelitys Ethereum-Based USD Liquidity Fund at Highest Aaa-mf Level

Fidelity‘s Tokenized Money Market Fund Earns Top Moody’s Grade　　The fund is structured as a segregated portfolio company domiciled in the Cayman Islands. FIL Investments International, a subsidiary of FIL Limited, serves as investment manager.　　Moodys said the Aaa-mf assessment reflects a view that the fund maintains a very strong ability to meet its capital preservation and objectives. The fund follows the same investment strategy as the Aaa-mf-assessed Fidelity Institutional Fund plc, an Irish-domiciled low- net asset value fund.　　The fund issues tokenized units recorded initially on the Ethereum public , with plans to migrate subsequently to Zksync. Legal ownership of shares is maintained in an off-chain register held by Apex Fund Services (Malta) Limited, the transfer agent.　　The funds weighted average maturity will stay below 60 days. At least 10% of assets must mature daily and 30% weekly. Overnight deposits will represent a significant portion of holdings, keeping exposure to market risk low.　　Institutional investors can subscribe and redeem either onchain through select or off-chain in U.S. dollars through standard banking rails. Moodys noted this dual-track structure improves resilience in the event of outages.　　The fund is designed to offer near-instant with 24/7 redemptions, subject to available . Redemption requests submitted outside market hours that

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Ethereum Could Breakout Soon: But in Which Direction?

Ethereums price behavior is throwing up mixed signals that leave analysts undecided.The $2,300 level appears to be Ethereums pivot with significant roadblocks on both sides.Whales and institutions are making contradicting moves regarding Ethereums future.　　There are mixed signals around Ethereum‘s price, suggesting the cryptocurrency may be trading at a critical level. TradingView’s data show that ETH has traded within a tight range that pivots at $2,300, with strong areas above and below this mid-point. Technical analysts are basing their ETH predictions on the cryptocurrencys ability to breakout on either side of the pivot.　　Analysts Agree on Ethereums Pivot　　Crypto analyst Ted Pillows thinks a confirmed break below $2,250 could pressurise ETH into a bearish narrative and force a move to lower price levels. In his latest post on X, Pillows highlighted Ethereums strong regions, revealing how a price breakdown could potentially push the cryptocurrency below $1,800.　　In contrast to Pillow‘s bearish outlook, another analyst, who acknowledged ETH’s range-bound trend, foresees a potential rally if the crypto asset climbs above $2,400. According to the analyst, an upside breakout will trigger a quick Ethereum rally, targeting its daily 200MA/EMA around $2,600.　　Besides Ethereum‘s technical setup, on-chain data and whale activity suggest varying outcomes, further emphasizing the mid-point

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Ethereum trades in macro shadow as semiconductor rally signals renewed risk-on spillover

U.S. semiconductor equities rallied on May 13, with major chipmakers posting strong gains as investors rotated back into high-growth technology exposure following recent macro data surprises.U.S. semiconductor stocks rose broadly, with Micron up nearly 5%, ON Semiconductor also up close to 5%, and NXP Semiconductors gaining 4.6%.The move reflects strengthening risk appetite in AI and hardware-linked equities as inflation data reshapes macro expectations.Ethereum, often correlated with high-beta tech and compute cycles, is increasingly positioned as a “digital infrastructure asset” in risk-on phases.　　Micron Technology climbed nearly 5%, ON Semiconductor rose close to 5%, and NXP Semiconductors advanced 4.6%, according to Jinshi reports.　　The move signals renewed appetite for compute-intensive sectors tied to artificial intelligence, data infrastructure and next-generation hardware — a backdrop that has historically influenced sentiment toward Ethereum (ETH), which is often framed by market participants as a decentralized compute and settlement layer.　　Semiconductor strength reinforces Ethereums “compute beta” narrative　　While the rally in chipmakers is rooted in traditional equity markets, the spillover effect into crypto is increasingly visible in Ethereum pricing dynamics, where ETH tends to respond to shifts in global risk appetite for computational infrastructure.　　Ethereums ecosystem sits at the intersection of financial settlement, decentralized applications and blockchain-based computation. As semiconductor stocks

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A Quiet Rotation Into Altcoins May Already Be Underway: Altseason Hopes Return

Tech　　A Quiet Rotation Into Altcoins May Already Be Underway: Altseason Hopes Return　　Sebastians journey into the world of crypto began four years ago, driven by a fascination with the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize financial systems. His initial exploration focused on understanding the intricacies of various crypto projects, particularly those focused on building innovative financial solutions. Through countless hours of research and learning, Sebastian developed a deep understanding of the underlying technologies, market dynamics, and potential applications of cryptocurrencies.　　To share his insights with others, Sebastian became an active contributor to online discussions on platforms like X and LinkedIn. His focus on fintech and crypto-related topics quickly established him as a trusted voice in the online crypto community. Sebastians goal was to educate and inform his audience about the latest trends and insights in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.　　To further enhance his expertise, Sebastian pursued a UC Berkeley Fintech: Frameworks, Applications, and Strategies certification. This rigorous program equipped him with valuable skills and knowledge regarding Financial Technology, bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance. The certification deepened his understanding of the broader financial landscape and its intersection with blockchain technology.　　Sebastians passion for finance and writing is evident in his

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Bank of Japan debates near-term rate hike, eyes June move

The Bank of Japan held its short-term policy rate at 0.75% during its April 27-28 meeting, but the internal debate was anything but steady. Three of the nine board members broke ranks to advocate for a near-term rate increase, making this one of the most contentious BOJ gatherings in recent memory.　　The catalyst is familiar to anyone watching global energy markets: the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly the Iran war, has sent oil prices climbing and forced the central bank to revise its core CPI forecast for fiscal 2026 upward to 2.8%. That is well above the BOJs 2% target, and it has some policymakers itching to act before inflation expectations become entrenched.　　A board divided　　One board member called for immediate rate hikes at upcoming meetings. Another member took a slightly more measured approach, suggesting increases every few months depending on how inflation data evolves.　　The bond market certainly noticed. Following the release of the hawkish summary, the 10-year Japanese government bond yield surged to a 29-year high.　　June is the markets best guess　　Polymarket data shows a 65.8% probability of a 25 basis point hike at the BOJs next meeting on June 15-16.　　A 25 basis point increase would bring the policy rate

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