Wall Street Turns Bullish on Circle as Stablecoin Regulation and Adoption Accelerate
Circle Internet Group ($CRCL) is drawing renewed attention on Wall Street as several major investment banks turn constructive on the stablecoin issuer, framing it as a standout opportunity amid shifting crypto regulation and accelerating institutional adoption of dollar-pegged tokens. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on April 22 with an $80 price target and an ‘Equal Weight’ […]
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil supply amid UAE OPEC+ exit

The closure may exacerbate global oil price volatility, strain OPEC+ dynamics, and heighten geopolitical tensions affecting energy security. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil supply amid UAE OPEC+ exit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Sam Altman ChatGPT AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Bitcoin and Ethereum By the End of May 2026
We prompted Sam Altman new ChatGPT AI version to predicts the next major moves for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, and what came back was a suprising consertive thesis.ChatGPT Bitcoin call leans heavily on one dominant catalyst: ETF-driven demand and post-halving supply compression. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have been pulling in consistent capital, in some cases absorbing […]
US-Iran diplomatic deadlock persists amid stalled negotiations

The prolonged US-Iran diplomatic impasse heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global stability and market confidence in resolution. The post US-Iran diplomatic deadlock persists amid stalled negotiations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Starlink Usage Turns Fatal in Iran Internet Blackout

As the digital blockade imposed by the Iranian regime reaches its tenth week, reports indicate that an individual has allegedly died for using Starlink devices to circumvent it. Hesam Alaeddin, a 40-year-old man, was reportedly beaten to death for this transgression. Key Takeaways: Iran’s 64-day digital blockade led to the death of Hesam Alaeddin for […]
US warns Iran mimics North Korea’s nuclear strategy amid military tensions

Heightened military tensions and Iran’s nuclear ambitions could destabilize regional security, complicating diplomatic resolutions and market stability. The post US warns Iran mimics North Korea’s nuclear strategy amid military tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin logs best monthly performance in 12 months during April

Bitcoin has posted its best-performing month in a year, prompting analysts to forecast what could lie ahead for May, which has historically delivered returns of about 8%.“Long way to go back to ATHs, but good to see some green,” Coin Bureau founder Nic Puckrin said in an X post on Friday, referring to Bitcoin’s (BTC) performance during the month of April, which saw a monthly return of 11.87%. It marked Bitcoin’s best-performing month since April 2025, when it returned 14.08%. However, it still came in slightly below its historical April average of 12.98%, according to CoinGlass.Bitcoin has historically delivered an average return of 7.78% in May. Source: CoinGlass“April is done. May is here. After 5 consecutive red monthly candles, Bitcoin has now closed 2 in the green, causing some relief in the market,” crypto trader Daan Crypto Trades said in an X post on Friday.Market participants hold the belief that history repeatsMarket participants often compare current monthly performance with previous months and look ahead, as many believe Bitcoin’s history tends to repeat itself.Bitcoin is trading at $78,190, about 38% down from its October all-time high of $125,100, according to CoinMarketCap. Crypto analyst Jelle said, “We hit the ground running again next week.”Bitcoin started April at around $66,000. Source: CoinMarketCapMarket participants appear uncertain about the crypto market, according to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which posted a “Fear” reading of 39 on Friday, suggesting investors are still cautious.Bitcoin analysts are divided on what comes nextAnalysts are divided on Bitcoin’s near-term outlook. Crypto analytics firm CryptoQuant warned that Bitcoin could be setting up for a multi-month price decline after a rally in April driven mainly by futures traders.Related: Bitcoin rally extends, yet BTC options price only 25% chance of $84K in MayOthers are more bullish. MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe recently said that Bitcoin may not need a new story or catalyst to push back above the psychological $100,000 level, which it has not traded above in nearly five months. “There doesn’t need to be a narrative that pushes the price upwards,” van de Poppe said in an X post on Friday, after asking, “What narrative will bring Bitcoin to $100K?”The last time Bitcoin traded at $100,000 was Nov. 13, just a month after the Oct. 10 $19 billion crypto market liquidation event.Magazine: Why is Ethereum Foundation selling? BTC futures warning signs: Market MovesCointelegraph is committed to independent, transparent journalism. This news article is produced in accordance with Cointelegraph’s Editorial Policy and aims to provide accurate and timely information. Readers are encouraged to verify information independently.
Greg Abel Reveals Berkshire’s ‘Narrow AI’ Direction After Buffett Retirement
Greg Abel told Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Saturday that the conglomerate will adopt artificial intelligence (AI) only where it adds clear value, rejecting industry-wide hype in his first annual meeting as the designated successor to Warren Buffett. His remarks, delivered in Omaha on May 2, set out a cautious deployment strategy across Berkshire’s insurance, rail, energy, […]
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade triples gas limit, boosts scalability

The Glamsterdam upgrade could enhance Ethereum’s scalability, potentially increasing demand and influencing market sentiment positively. The post Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade triples gas limit, boosts scalability appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Iranian speedboats spotted in Strait of Hormuz, mine activity reported

Increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to prolonged disruptions in global oil shipments, impacting market stability. The post Iranian speedboats spotted in Strait of Hormuz, mine activity reported appeared first on Crypto Briefing.