Stablecoin Integration Looms as Apple, X, and Airbnb Explore Onchain Payments to Cut Fees

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Apple, X, and Airbnb are exploring stablecoin payments to reduce fees, signaling a shift toward on-chain settlements that could transform digital transactions.

 

Many tech companies in Silicon Valley, including Apple, X (formerly Twitter), Airbnb, and Google, are exploring the use of stablecoins in their payment systems. This initiative aims to facilitate faster, cheaper, and more efficient payments, particularly for cross-border transactions.

A report from Fortune states that these companies are in early talks with cryptocurrency firms and payment processors, such as Stripe and Worldpay. They aim to explore how stablecoins can be integrated into their existing payment systems.

Behind the Shift: Cost, Efficiency, and Policy Tailwinds

Companies like Airbnb and X are interested in lowering credit card processing fees and improving their treasury operations. Airbnb has talked about using stablecoin for payments with Worldpay, while X is exploring the possibility of adding stablecoin features to its payments service, X Money, through a partnership with Stripe.

 

Google Cloud is also testing stablecoin use with PayPal’s PYUSD for some business clients. This means that payments will be made in stablecoins, even though the invoicing and accounting systems will remain unchanged.

Rich Widmann, who leads Web3 strategy at Google Cloud, stated, “This may be the most significant advancement in payments since SWIFT,” highlighting the potential impact of this change.

From Skeptical Beginnings to a Thriving, Serious Interest

Tech companies are becoming increasingly open to stablecoin technology following the Trump administration’s shift in approach to cryptocurrencies. The administration has called for less strict rules on digital assets. A key moment was Stripe’s purchase of the stablecoin startup Bridge earlier this year, which grabbed the industry’s attention.

Meta and Uber are also showing new interest. Meta is trying to restart its digital currency plans after putting them on hold. Meanwhile, Uber’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, recently said the company is looking into using stablecoins for international payments.

A Parallel Push: Private Innovation vs Public CBDCs

The push for stablecoins is occurring simultaneously with governments worldwide developing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Experts believe that competition between private and public digital currencies could alter the way global payments are made in the future.

As on-chain assets become more popular, tech companies are attempting to lead a payments revolution that could finally reveal the true benefits of blockchain technology.

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Arkham Reveals Strategy Behind Massive $7.5B Bitcoin Holdings

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Arkham Intelligence uncovers a strategic move involving $7.5 billion in Bitcoin, shedding light on one of the largest crypto holdings in the market.

 

Arkham Intelligence has revealed that it has identified 70,816 BTC, worth approximately $7.5 billion, that belongs to Strategy (previously known as MicroStrategy). This information highlights Bitcoin holdings that were not confirmed before. This discovery accounts for 87.5% of the company’s total Bitcoin assets, marking a significant milestone in institutional cryptocurrency ownership.

Arkham found that the funds traced back to several wallets, many of which used Fidelity Digital’s custody service. Although Strategy regularly reported its Bitcoin purchases to the SEC, the specific wallet addresses remained hidden. Founder Michael Saylor defended this choice for security reasons.

Arkham can track company wallets using on-chain data, which raises important questions about transparency and privacy. In an industry that values decentralization and transparency, this case demonstrates how blockchain analysis can uncover hidden information about even the most secretive companies.

The findings show two important points. First, Strategy has aggressively bought Bitcoin since 2020, reflecting growing trust among institutions in Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Second, this situation sparks ongoing debate in the crypto community. Some critics worry that such disclosures could weaken security. Others believe they are essential for making corporate players accountable in an open financial system.

Bitcoin was trading at about $107,277 when Arkham released its report. This is a slight drop from its recent high of $109,990. The price fell by more than 2% in the last 24 hours, but interest from institutions remains strong. Strategy’s holdings make up a significant part of the overall market value.

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Bitcoin Realized Cap Soars to $900B Milestone as Profit-Taking Ramps Up

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Bitcoin’s realized cap hits a record $900 billion, signaling increased investor profit-taking and renewed market momentum.

Bitcoin is changing quickly as it reaches a new milestone. For the first time, the total value of all bitcoins, measured by the price they last sold for, has gone over $900 billion. This growth shows that investors who have held Bitcoin for a long time and those who have just bought it are starting to take profits. Currently, Bitcoin is trading close to its highest price, around $107,000.

Investor Behavior Shifts as Market Heats Up

Glassnode data shows a big increase in profit-taking. Daily realized gains have reached $747 million, and short-term holders (STHs) have locked in over $11.4 billion in profit in just the past month. This is a 71% rise in profitable supply for STHs, one of the fastest shifts in market sentiment ever seen. The STH MVRV ratio (Market Value to Realized Value) is now at 1.13, meaning most short-term participants are making a profit.

For long-term holders, the MVRV ratio has gone above 3.2, entering the “euphoria zone.” This indicates that many early Bitcoin buyers are holding coins worth more than three times what they originally paid. This often signals a potential local market top, followed by increased volatility.

Altcoins May Follow as Bitcoin Dominance Wavers

Despite Bitcoin’s rise, analysts like Michaël van de Poppe see signs that Bitcoin dominance is weakening. This could mean that investment money may soon move into altcoins. Ethereum is not performing as well, but it is showing its own strength. Its active realized price has now reached $2,900, up from $1,900. If Bitcoin goes into a period of consolidation, this could help ETH and other altcoins increase in value.

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BTCS Invests $8.4M in ETH for Treasury, Snubbing Bitcoin

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BTCS allocates $8.4 million to Ethereum for its treasury reserves, marking a bold shift away from Bitcoin in its crypto investment strategy.

Blockchain company BTCS has changed its financial strategy by investing $8.4 million in Ethereum (ETH) instead of Bitcoin (BTC). The company bought 3,450 ETH at an average price of $2,441 each, increasing its total ETH holdings to about 12,500, which are now worth over $31 million.

BTCS CEO Charles Allen highlights that Ethereum is essential for its validator node infrastructure and for earning staking revenue. The company has also secured up to $57.8 million in a convertible note facility from ATW Partners, which is dedicated solely to buying more Ethereum. Allen compares this strategy to MicroStrategy’s focus on Bitcoin.

The company has heavily invested in Ethereum because more institutions are recognizing its usefulness in decentralized finance, staking, and smart contracts. This investment comes after Ethereum’s price recently jumped 53% in the last month, thanks to the successful Pectra upgrade that improved the network’s efficiency and scalability.

BTCS Stock Performance

BTCS’ stock has reacted positively to the news. On the day of the announcement, shares jumped over 13% to close at $2.68, and they rose another 8.5% in after-hours trading. In the past month, the stock has increased by 68%, partly due to growing confidence in its plans focused on Ethereum.

The company’s financial situation has improved, with total crypto and cash assets reaching $38.4 million, an 88% rise since the beginning of Q2. With a current ratio of over 43, BTCS shows strong short-term financial health.

 

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MSTR Stock Drop Despite Acquisition of 7,390 Bitcoin and Ongoing Class Action Lawsuit

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MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock declines despite adding 7,390 Bitcoin to its holdings, as investors react to mounting legal pressure from a class action lawsuit

 

Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) has deepened its commitment to Bitcoin, snapping up 7,390 BTC for nearly $765 million between May 12 and May 18, 2025. This brings the firm’s total Bitcoin stash to 576,230 BTC, valued at more than $59 billion based on current market prices. 

Despite making strong efforts to buy more Bitcoin and achieving a 16.3% return on its BTC investments this year, Strategy’s stock (MSTR) fell over 2% in pre-market trading. This drop reflects investor concern due to new legal issues.

Class Action Casts Shadow Over Strategy’s BTC Bet

On the same day the acquisition was announced, the company disclosed in an SEC filing that a class action lawsuit had been filed in the Eastern District of Virginia. The lawsuit targets Michael Saylor, the executive chairman, Phong Le, the CEO, and Andrew Kang, the CFO. It claims they misled investors about how profitable and risky Strategy’s Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy would be in the long term.

A complaint has been filed under the Securities Exchange Act, saying that the executives did not properly inform shareholders about the risks of Bitcoin’s price swings and the dangers of having too much investment in it. Strategy plans to strongly contest these claims.

MSTR Slides Despite Outperformance

MSTR has performed better than Bitcoin in 2025 so far, with a year-to-date gain of 38% compared to Bitcoin’s 8%. However, the recent drop in MSTR’s stock shows that the market is sensitive to changes in regulations and legal issues. The strong link between MSTR’s stock and Bitcoin’s price continues to cause short-term fluctuations.

 

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Crypto Market Holds Steady After Reports of US Inflation Decline to 2.3%

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The crypto market remains stable, as new data shows that US inflation has dropped by 2.3%.

 

This week, the crypto market strengthened due to new inflation data suggesting a slowing U.S. economy. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up 2.3% compared to last year, which is lower than the expected 2.4%. Monthly inflation increased by only 0.2%. These numbers have led to renewed talk about possible interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

In April, the Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 2.4% compared to last year, which was lower than expected. This rise was mainly due to a 0.7% drop in final demand services, indicating that wholesale prices are easing. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and PPI reports show a general decrease in inflation across the economy.

Bitcoin gained a modest 1%, briefly reaching $103,000 before dropping slightly below that level. Ethereum stayed strong around $2,548. The total value of the cryptocurrency market remained above $3.3 trillion, backed by steady investor confidence and a strong job market.

Rate Cut Odds And Market Outlook

The Federal Reserve has not changed its interest rate policy yet, but lower inflation is pushing it to rethink its strict approach. Some analysts believe there is a 35% chance of a rate cut in July, and a 66% chance by September, which is lower than earlier predictions.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently said that ongoing tariff talks and global issues could impact future decisions. Still, if inflation continues to retreat and trade pressures stabilize, conditions could align for a rate reduction sooner than expected.

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BNB Strenghthens as Binance Chain Slashes 90% Gas Fees

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BNB has surged more than 5% with a high trading volume following a 90% drop in Binance Chain Gas Fees. Is $700 BNB’s next target?

 

BNB coin has surged 5.80% with a 26.22%  increase in trading volume in the past 24 hours, at press time, per CoinMarketCap.  This follows a 90% slash in Binance Chain gas fees from 1 gwei to 0.1 gwei.  CZ’s approved proposal on reducing gas fees could catalyze the BNB price uptrend to $700 and the psychological $1000 mark.

 

Source: CoinMarketCap

 

BNB’s Open Interest has risen 6.27%, with the 24-hour long-to-short ratio at 1.05. As the Relative Strength Index (RSI) hits 71 (overbought zone), BNB could face a price pullback following a sharp bullish rally. However, the short-term, medium-term, and long-term moving averages flash “strong buy” at press time.

Analysts have predicted that the breakout above the $634-$644 key resistance zone could see the coin rally towards $700 in the next few days, while targeting $1000 in the long run. Investors signal renewed optimism following this development on the Binance chain. If the bullish momentum holds, BNB’s rally to $1000 could be due soon.

 

 

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Sony’s Soneium Netwok Monthly Active Addresses Surge 10X in 90 Days

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Sony’s blockchain network has seen a 10x surge in its monthly active addresses since February 2025 as user activity rises.

 

Soneium, an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, has seen a parabolic surge in network activity over the past 90 days. Following its launch on January 14, 2025, the Soneium Minato testnet recorded over 47 million transactions, engaging more than 14 million active addresses.

The joint venture project between Sony, under Sony Block Solutions Labs and Startale Labs, is gaining traction, deploying over 834,000 smart contracts alongside 89 million transactions in Q1. According to Token Terminal data, the network has seen its active addresses surge 10x since February 2025.

 

Source: Token Terminal

The network aims to provide scalable, developer-friendly blockchain infrastructure by leveraging Optimism’s OP Stack to boost transaction speed and minimize fees. Integrations with platforms like Uniswap enable users to swap, bridge, and provide direct liquidity from the Uniswap Web App and wallet.

Soneium’s emergence is Sony’s strategic move into the Web3 space as blockchain adoption gains ground. The company aims to bridge traditional digital experiences with emerging decentralized technologies through this network.

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PEPE: Assessing the Memecoin’s Breakout as Bullish Momentum Strenghtens

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PEPE has broken out of a descending channel pattern with a heightened trading volume and price surge, suggesting a price reversal.

 

Following days of price downtrend, PEPE is flashing signs of a bullish price reversal. The memecoin has broken out of its descending channel formation on the 4-hour chart, surging 5.3% in price. According to CoinMarketCap data, the memecoin’s trading volume is steadily surging, and stands at 21.54%, at press time.

Looking at the chart, PEPE’s price has broken out and is consolidating above the $0.00000800 resistance zone, which acts as its new support. The breakout is confirmed by candles closing above its descending trendline as buyers step in, strengthening PEPE’s bullishness.

Source: TradingView

 

The MACD level (12,26), the short-term and mid-term moving averages flash “buy” as the bulls charge for a rally following the breakout. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 51 (neutral zone). This suggests PEPE buying has started, but the memecoin is not yet overbought.

Following this breakout, PEPE is poised for a rally towards $0.00000850 while targeting $ 0.00000900 in the long run. These are previous key resistance levels. One should watch for buying volume and derivatives data for further insights.

 

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BTC Institutional Adoption Wave: Revolut,Strive Capital, JetKing and More!

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May 7 Update: Institutional Bitcoin adoption is surging at an unprecedented rate as the King of Cryptocurrencies joins traditional balance sheets. Here is what’s up.

 

Bitcoin and crypto adoption are on the rise as governments and institutions seek to strategically position themselves in the digital assets market and the next financial revolution. On May 7, the market saw major institutions reveal their stance and plans in regards to BTC adoption. The following are today’s major updates:

  • Revolut, the $488 billion fintech giant with over 50 million user base, has revealed intentions to integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network, enabling large-scale, faster and cheaper BTC transactions.
  • Jetking, a public Indian company, is raising billions to acquire 18,000 BTC as per its CEO, Harsh Bharwani, suggesting new Bitcoin Interest from Asia.
  • Strive Capital, the $2 billion firm backed by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, plans to go public as a Bitcoin Treasury Company, starting with $1 billion worth of BTC

 

In other stories, the CEO of Strike, Jack Mallers, has told CNBC that Bitcoin is “humanity’s biggest tech opportunity”. According to him, BTC is targeting $500 trillion in global wealth. Additionally, Trump’s adviser, David Bailey, is reportedly raising $300 million for a Public Bitcoin Treasury Company, suggesting a heated institutional BTC adoption.

 

 

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