Why the S&P 500 committee could deny MSTR inclusion on Friday
MSTR investors are hoping for good news from the US Index Committee on Friday about its potential S&P 500 inclusion. Source link
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Tech & AI
‘The Bear’s one-dimensional love interests have got to go
Whenever The Bear introduces a new female character, I pray she doesn’t become a love interest for one of the male leads. Not because I hate romance, but because I specifically hate the way The Bear does romance. SEE ALSO: ‘The Bear’ just dropped a surprise episode. Here’s how to watch it now. The clearest
Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s Bull Case Hinges on Macro Conditions, Wintermute Says
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin approached $82,000 resistance but still lacks confirmation of a sustained breakout. ETF inflows reached $2.6 billion, while late outflows signaled weakening demand. Macro factors, including geopolitics and energy markets, will likely dictate price direction. Bitcoin Faces Resistance Below Critical Breakout Level Bitcoin’s upside remains conditional despite strengthening fundamentals, the May 4 market
Crypto
Solana Trades Flat: Is This the ‘Boring’ Entry Point Beginners Have Been Waiting For?
Solana is doing almost nothing right now, and that might actually matter. SOL price is sitting at $84.94, up just 1.00% on the day, drifting inside a tight intraday band of $84.05 to $85.07. That is not a typo, the entire day’s range is about one dollar. For crypto for beginners, that kind of stillness
Crypto
a16z Crypto Closes $2.2B Fund to Back Builders Across All Stages
a16z’s new fund targets real-world crypto use cases, including stablecoins, payments, lending, prediction markets, and tokenized financial assets. Venture Capital giant, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) crypto arm has closed its fifth crypto fund at $2.2 billion. The new vehicle, named Crypto Fund 5, is designed to deploy capital over a long time horizon and invest
Coinbase
Coinbase thinks vibe-coding 50% of its platform is a good idea
Armstrong’s claim that AI code should be “reviewed and understood” didn’t allay fears that Coinbase is being held together by “vibe-coding.” Source link
Bitcoin
Kraken, Moneygram Expand Crypto Off-Ramps Across 100+ Countries
Key Takeaways: Kraken partnered with Moneygram to support crypto-to-cash withdrawals across more than 100 countries. Customers can access local currency through Moneygram’s regulated international cash pickup network. Expansion plans include local bank deposits, cross-border flows, and additional money movement options. Kraken Moneygram Partnership Expands Crypto Cash Access Crypto exchange Kraken announced on May 5 a
Crypto
Fairshake poll finds voters distrust crypto and AI
A Fairshake poll finds 45% of Americans call crypto too risky as industry PACs deploy over $100 million into midterms. Summary A Public First poll conducted for Politico found 45% of Americans say investing in cryptocurrency is not worth the risk. The same poll found 44% say AI is developing too fast, and two-thirds want
Tech & AI
‘I Actually Thought He Was Going to Hit Me,’ OpenAI’s Greg Brockman Says of Elon Musk
In August 2017, Greg Brockman and Ilya Sutskever gathered at Elon Musk’s self-described “haunted mansion,” a 47-acre, $23 million estate in Hillsborough, south of San Francisco, to discuss the future of OpenAI. Actor Amber Heard, Musk’s then-girlfriend, had served the group whiskey and then dashed off with a friend, Brockman, OpenAI’s cofounder and president, testified
Crypto
Trump suspends Hormuz operation amid Iran deal progress
## Market Snapshot US invasion of Iran market suggests a decrease in the likelihood of a military offensive, with probabilities dropping in response to diplomatic movements. The US declaration of war on Iran market has seen a decline to 5.5% YES, down from 10% in the previous 24 hours. WTI crude oil prices market remains