U.S. Bitcoin Reserve update coming in 'next few weeks," White House adviser says

White House digital-assets adviser Patrick Witt cited a recent exploit involving assets held by the U.S. Marshals as proof federal crypto holdings need safeguarding.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/05/06/u-s-bitcoin-reserve-update-coming-in-next-few-weeks-white-house-s-adviser-says

Dominance of Tether and Circle is a net bad for stablecoins, says Bridge executive

Circle and Tether are going to make it harder for stablecoins to feel like money, said Ben O'Neill, head of money movement at Bridge.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/06/dominance-of-tether-and-circle-is-net-bad-for-stablecoins-says-bridge

Strategy posts $12.54 billion Q1 loss on declining bitcoin price

The price of bitcoin fell from about $87,000 to $68,000 during the first three months of 2026.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/05/strategy-posts-usd12-54-billion-q1-loss-on-declining-bitcoin-price

Bitcoin extends gains to $81,500 as tokenization push lifts Bullish, Galaxy, Centrifuge

Crypto market momentum could extend further unless geopolitical risks flare up again, one analyst said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/05/bitcoin-extends-gains-to-usd81-500-as-tokenization-push-lifts-bullish-galaxy-centrifuge

XRP slips below $1.40 on heavy volume, tightening range puts breakout in focus

High-volume breakdown reset positioning, but compression between $1.38–$1.44 now points to a larger move.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/05/xrp-slips-below-usd1-40-on-heavy-volume-tightening-range-puts-breakout-in-focus

Bitcoin tests $80,000 as Asia’s bid fades and Hong Kong AI IPOs surge

Western desks are carrying the bitcoin rally alone, with Friday’s jobs report the next test.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/05/bitcoin-tests-usd80-000-as-asia-s-bid-fades-and-hong-kong-ai-ipos-surge

GameStop's $55.5 billion eBay takeover bid puts its $368 million bitcoin stash in the crosshairs

The video game retailer’s proposed acquisition plan revives question on whether its $368 million bitcoin stash could be sold to fund the expansion.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/04/gamestop-s-usd55-5-billion-ebay-takeover-bid-puts-its-usd368-million-bitcoin-stash-in-the-crosshairs