MarketBeat Week in Review – 05/05 - 05/09 Equities turned bullish this week on renewed hopes for progress in trade deals; next week's inflation readings could be a market mover MarketBeat · May 10, 2025
Analyst-Favorite Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark: Worth the Hype? Investors may shy away from Bitcoin mining firms due to the coin's volatility, but CleanSpark offers reasons to take a second look. MarketBeat · May 10, 2025
Trump’s first trade deal might be a ‘nothingburger’ but stock investors like the taste of it anyway The implication is that the baseline 10% tariff will likely stay in place globally but there can be industry-specific carve-outs. That’s good news for stocks. Fortune · May 9, 2025
Trump UK Trade Deal Pumps Crypto: $ETH Skyrockets, $BTC Hits $103K, $XRP Surges President Trump has announced a trade agreement with a long-time ally, pumping crypto prices, including Bitcoin, which had been struggling to return to $100,000 in recent weeks. International Business Times · May 9, 2025
Investors reload US assets as Trump anticipates substantive China trade talks Trump signalled possible tariff cuts on China as he predicted “substantive” trade talks between the two countries this weekend. Risk-on sentiment prevailed in the markets, as US stocks and the dollar continued to rebound. Euronews · May 9, 2025
Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise on Trump Trade Deal The U.S. and the U.K. agreed to a trade agreement that includes lower automobile tariffs. Kiplinger · May 8, 2025
Bitcoin reclaims $100,000 as Trump announces trade deal with the UK Bitcoin gained 5% after Trump announced he would roll back some tariffs on the U.K. Fortune · May 8, 2025
Why Investors Should Be Careful About AMC's Bitcoin Dreams AMC has just announced its latest quarterly earnings results, which disappointed investors who were banking on a previous Bitcoin announcement. MarketBeat · May 8, 2025
With the Fed in the rearview, markets jump on signs that Trump wants trade deals with China and U.K. Even Bitcoin is back: It was above $99,000 this morning. Fortune · May 8, 2025
Bitcoin Flirts With $100K As Anticipation Builds For Trump's Upcoming Big News Bitcoin is nearing $100,000 as the crypto community waits for what U.S. President Trump will announce Thursday regarding a trade deal with a big country. International Business Times · May 8, 2025
In US First, New Hampshire Governor Signs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Into Law New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte has signed a strategic Bitcoin reserve bill into law, becoming the first U.S. state to do so, allowing the state to allocate some public funds for Bitcoin investing. International Business Times · May 7, 2025
Bitcoin, $XRP, Other Altcoins Pump On Trump's Upcoming 'Big Announcement' Before Middle East Trip Bitcoin, $XRP, and other major altcoins were up overnight after U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration will soon make a "very, very big announcement" – will it even be related to crypto? International Business Times · May 7, 2025
Peru government denies ransomware attack, despite hacker claims Rhysida operators claim they broke into a government portal and stole data, but Peru says otherwise. TechRadar · May 6, 2025
Father of crypto-millionaire rescued after being held for ransom—and having his finger severed The kidnapping is the latest in a string of dozens of violent crypto-related attacks. Fortune · May 5, 2025
MarketBeat · May 5, 2025 3 Stocks to Watch as Bitcoin Nears $100k Again Now that Bitcoin has started on a new bull run along with the S&P 500, three stocks in this space stand out as attractive buys for investors today
Texas Observer · May 5, 2025 The Crypto Racket Bitcoin mining afflicts locals with noise pollution, threatens water supplies, and receives generous public backing.
The Guardian - US · May 4, 2025 How Trump’s love for crypto threatens US residents’ peace: ‘I just want quiet’ Cryptocurrency mining facilities can blanket towns with ‘constant’ noise. They’re likely to get louder under Trump
MarketBeat · May 3, 2025 Buy the Dip: Top Tech Stocks Analysts Say Are Undervalued While the tech sector has been battered in 2025, declining share prices do open up value opportunities for some stocks in the space.
Tom’s Hardware · May 2, 2025 Energy use in a Kuwaiti city fell by over 50% after authorities cracked down on crypto mining Over 100 houses are allegedly hosting crypto mining activities, with some of them using up more than 20 times the normal power consumption of the average Kuwaiti home.
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025 UK preparing to ban consumers from buying crypto with borrowed funds Soaring cryptocurrency values after Trump election has put pressure on financial regulator to take tougher line
Salon · May 2, 2025 Wall St. giants to offer crypto trading The move signals a key shift in the financial industry, prompted by Trump's embrace of digital assets
International Business Times · May 2, 2025 Texas Lawmaker Wants Crypto ATMs Installed In Federal Buildings A GOP lawmaker has urged the GSA to consider installing crypto ATMs across federal buildings to enhance crypto accessibility and provide better convenience for American citizens moving into the digital financial era.
International Business Times · May 2, 2025 CIA Deputy Director Hints Agency Uses Bitcoin, Crypto As 'Tools' Against China, Other Adversaries The CIA is excited about how Bitcoin and crypto can be used to track U.S. adversaries' activities in order to disrupt them, CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis said Thursday, highlighting $BTC's transition from a medium abused by bad actors and criminals to a defensive tool by U.S. intelligence.
Fortune · May 1, 2025 Banking giant Morgan Stanley reportedly plans to introduce crypto trading on E*Trade The bank is entering a crowded field with competitors like Coinbase and Robinhood.
The Guardian - US · May 1, 2025 The 141 executive orders Trump signed in his first 100 days 100 days of Trump