Key Takeaways: Gh0st has launched on BNB Chain, routing trades through dozens of wallets to mask user addresses. BNB Chain’s 2026 roadmap targets native privacy features, adding context to Gh0st’s third-party deployment. Gh0st joins Railgun, Aztec, and COTI as privacy DeFi infrastructure shifts from testnet to live production. How Gh0st Works The Gh0st privacy stack…
Altcoin trading volume on Binance has risen from 31% to 49% of combined BTC and ETH volumes over the past two months. Today, bitcoin (BTC) neared $83,000, a level it hasn’t seen since late January. And according to on-chain analytics firm Santiment, the uptick has positively affected market sentiment, helping push up the prices…
Interrupting an actor’s vocal warm-up is a risky move, especially when they’re about to host SNL UK. Ted Lasso star and West End icon Hannah Waddingham knows a thing or two about pre-show exercises, schooling cast members Annabel Marlow and George Fouracres in the video above. Set to host the UK version of Saturday Night…
Financial technology company Maya and digital asset infrastructure provider Lydian announced a collaboration to enable digital asset payments for merchants in the Philippines. According to a joint statement, the initiative will integrate a “Pay with Crypto” option into existing consumer payment methods, including QR codes, payment links, and online checkouts. The rollout will focus on…
OKX Card users in Europe spent most of their crypto on groceries, dining, and other routine purchases during the product’s first month, according to data released by the exchange. Summary OKX Card data shows groceries and supermarkets accounted for 26% of European crypto card transactions. Restaurants and fast food added 18%, showing crypto payments moved…
I watched Avatar: Fire and Ash using the Fandango at Home app, and in one scene, there’s an alarm chime during an attack sequence that fills the room. A main character is running out of oxygen, and you can hear the warning beeps move from the side to the center. Even when I watched Crime…
Key Takeaways: Gomining launched GoBTC at Consensus Miami in May 2026, targeting 12-hour BTC settlement at a 0.2% fee. The 0.2% merchant fee undercuts card processors charging 1.5–3.5%, with fees split between wallets and miners. Any wallet provider can integrate GoBTC; Gomining is dedicating a mining pool to confirm its transactions. What GoBTC Is At…
## Market Snapshot Strait of Hormuz traffic by May market is currently priced at 4.4% YES, up from 2% a day ago. Trump’s Hormuz blockade announcement market shows a 45.5% YES probability, compared to 25% yesterday. The Strait of Hormuz ship transit market reflects a 74.5% YES scenario, rising from 62% in the last 24…
QuTwo, the Finnish AI lab founded by former AMD Silo AI CEO Peter Sarlin, is now valued at €325 million (approximately $380 million) after raising a €25 million angel round ($29 million). It’s a sign of enduring tailwinds for AI, quantum computing, and sovereign tech, especially for Europe-made companies. QuTwo’s name is a nod to…
In Bitcoin news today, the BTC USD price crossed $80,000 late Sunday into May 4, 2026, reaching a high of $80,750, and this time, the move looks structural rather than a spike. The $79,537-to-$80,000 band, which had served as a ceiling in multiple prior attempts, is now acting as a floor. That is a meaningful…
