The Latest Breaking News from Bitcoin

HIVE Weaponizes Power for an AI Pivot

HIVE Digital Technologies is leveraging its significant power infrastructure to pivot from crypto mining into a high-margin sovereign AI data center provider.

MarketBeat · May 19

Physical attacks against crypto holders, including kidnap and assault, up 75% in 2025 — 72 confirmed incidents see $41 million lost, real number likely higher

Large cryptocurrency holders are increasingly being targeted by criminals as large wallets are traced back to their owners. Because of this, many firms and individuals are now investing in physical security and bodyguards, with some having details that rival those of high-level executives working at major banks.

Tom’s Hardware · May 19

Best North Carolina Betting Sites in 2026 – Top 15 Sportsbooks

Online gambling in the Tar Heel State has finally caught up with the state’s sports obsession – but if you want the best odds, bigger bonuses, and fewer limitations, international bookies still run circles around local options.

Dot Esports · May 19

Ex-OpenAI Insider Leopold Aschenbrenner Shorts Nvidia and Oracle — Makes Bold $13.6 Billion AI-Crypto Play

Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher, is transforming investments by focusing on energy infrastructure and computing for AGI. Discover his bold moves and their impact on AI's future.

International Business Times UK · May 19

Bitcoin trades near $76K as worsening macro conditions and $982 million fund redemptions from last week pressure sentiment

Bitcoin hovered near $76,000 amid worsening global macro conditions and significant fund redemptions, which totaled $982 million last week. Despite a six-week inflow streak ending, crypto market capitalization saw a slight increase, with institutions expected to boost crypto holdings.

The Economic Times · May 19

Why is Iran using Bitcoin (BTC) for the 'Hormuz Safe' shipping insurance system in the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions?

Bitcoin (BTC USD) shipping insurance Iran explained: Iran is reportedly launching a bitcoin-backed maritime insurance service, "Hormuz Safe," for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative, amid heightened US-Iran tensions and restricted shipping, aims to provide cryptographically verifiable policies settled in Bitcoin, potentially generating significant revenue.

The Economic Times · May 18

Harvard sold off its entire $87 million Ethereum stake just one quarter after buying it

The university was the largest new buyer of BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF in Q4 of 2025

Fortune · May 18

Stocks and Crypto Crash Each Time a New Fed Chair Takes Over. How to Prepare Your Portfolio for Kevin Warsh.

Markets usually have a big reaction when the Fed changes hands. Now is the time to start getting ready for Donald Trump's hawkish new chair.

Barchart · May 18

Core Scientific Is Firing on All Cylinders as Analysts Approve Its Expansion Plans

Core Scientific recently raised more capital while expanding its gross power capacity aggressively.

Barchart · May 18

A strip club scandal at a major crypto industry event triggers sponsor backlash

Critics say the event reinforces the ‘crypto bro’ trope at a time the industry is trying to enter the mainstream

Fortune · May 18