Buying Bitcoin at all-time high still makes sense: Saylor

Cardano price retreated on Monday, even after BitcoinOS demoed the first bridgeless transfer of Bitcoin between Bitcoin and Cardano. Cardano (ADA) dropped to $0.6595 on Monday, down 12.3% from its April high and 50% lower than its 2024 peak. This pullback came as Bitcoin (BTC), most altcoins, and the broader stock market declined following Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies. The drop in ADA also followed a major network milestone, as Cardano aims to become a significant player in Bitcoin staking. In a statement, BitcoinOS revealed that it had successfully demoed the first bridgeless transfer of BTC between the Bitcoin and Cardano mainnets. The first step was to lock one BTC on Bitcoin Layer 1 using the BitSNARK protocol. They then wrapped it into a new token known as xBTC, which is a non-custodial, cryptographic, and programmable coin that resembles wETH on the Ethereum (ETH) network. You might also like:Bitcoin hits technical ceiling: is a drop to $86k next? After this, the developers sent its 1xBTC from its Bitcoin wallet to Sundial’s Cardano wallet. This was a major move considering that no bridge or custodian acted as an intermediary.  Cardano hopes this breakthrough will introduce new capabilities to its network and increase the total value of assets locked on-chain. BOSes – we did it.🟧🧙‍♂️On May 4 2025, we successfully demoed the first *bridgeless* transfer of BTC between Bitcoin and Cardano mainnet. 🟠🤝🔵Performed with @SundialProtocol and @adahandle, using our all-new unchained token standard.🔓Here’s what happened. 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/JO9xZKrLUE— BitcoinOS (@BTC_OS) May 5, 2025 This is a key development as Bitcoin staking grows rapidly within the crypto ecosystem. According to DeFi Llama, 58 protocols, with a total value locked of nearly $10 billion, are focused on making idle Bitcoin productive. These include Babylon Protocol, Lombard Finance, and Solv Protocol. Another bullish signal for Cardano is the continued accumulation of ADA by large holders. On-chain data shows that wallets holding between 1 million and 10 million ADA increased their holdings to 5.76 billion, up from 5.65 billion in April. Wallets with between 10 million and 100 million ADA also grew their balances to 12.8 billion. ADA whales chart | Source: Santiment Cardano price technical analysis ADA price chart | Source: crypto.news The daily chart shows that ADA has fallen from a high of $1.328 in November last year to $0.657. It has formed a descending channel and recently failed to break above the upper boundary, a sign that buyers are reluctant to commit above this resistance. Cardano has also dropped below the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level at $0.68 and is now trading under the 100-day Exponential Moving Average. The Relative Strength Index has dipped below the neutral 50 mark, reinforcing the bearish sentiment. As long as ADA remains below the top of the channel and the 100-day EMA, it is likely to stay under pressure. If the bearish momentum continues, a further decline toward the $0.50 support zone is possible. You might also like:‘I haven’t even looked’: Trump claims he doesn’t know what his crypto is worth

Kazakhstan’s National Bank will begin licensing crypto exchange services that allow the conversion of crypto to fiat, establishing their legal status under new national rules. Kazakhstan plans to bring crypto exchange operators under formal regulation, with the National Bank tasked with licensing those converting digital assets into fiat. Yerlan Ashykbekov, head of the National Bank’s payment systems department, said during a recent briefing that a new category of participants is being introduced under Kazakhstan’s jurisdiction — providers of cryptocurrency exchange services, operating under a license and supervised by the National Bank. He added that their functionality will include crypto-to-fiat exchange operations, and that the list of cryptocurrencies available for purchase or sale by such organizations will be established by the central bank. According to Ashykbekov, the new legislation will formally define the legal status of crypto exchange operators. He also noted that the National Bank will supervise platform operators responsible for issuing and circulating digital financial assets, including stablecoins. You might also like:Mastercard brings p2p aliases for crypto transfers in UAE, Kazakhstan: report Crypto exchanges operating within the Astana International Financial Centre will continue to be governed by a separate regulatory regime. However, officials aim to create links between AIFC crypto platforms and the new network of licensed crypto exchange providers. The move follows repeated calls from Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to legalize and expand the country’s crypto sector, urging regulators to develop a comprehensive legal framework for cryptocurrencies. At a government meeting in late January, Tokayev emphasized the urgency of creating infrastructure for the broader legal circulation of cryptocurrencies, noting that most users in Kazakhstan still operate in the “gray zone.” Read more:Kazakhstan proposes ’70/30′ model to fund energy upgrades through crypto mining

币安创始人试图澄清他对罗纳尔迪尼奥代币的立场，但结果适得其反，加密货币交易员抨击他甚至提到了有争议的代币。 原本简单的“免责声明”却引发了全面争议，币安创始人赵长鹏因曾经著名的巴西前足球明星罗纳尔迪尼奥·加乔 (Ronaldinho Gaúcho) 推出的新代币而陷入困境。 我的新代币和唯一官方代币就在这里！是时候庆祝伟大、激情和永不褪色的传奇精神了 😎传奇不是天生的……而是后天形成的。您可以选择成为其中的一员。立即获取您的 $STAR10。让我们一起创造历史！……pic.twitter.com/91KbaXVmgS— 罗纳尔迪尼奥 (@10Ronaldinho) 2025 年 3 月 2 日 3 月 3 日，罗纳尔迪尼奥在 X 上发布帖子，宣布了他的新代币 STAR10，并称这是球迷“创造历史”并获得独家福利的一种方式。“传奇不是天生的……而是后天形成的。您可以选择成为其中的一员。现在就获得您的 $STAR10，”罗纳尔迪尼奥在宣布推出的 X 帖子中说道。 虽然该代币在推出后不久价格上涨了 20%，但情况很快就发生了逆转。据 crypto.news 报道，链上分析师很快就对与代币发行相关的内幕交易表示担忧。 据区块链分析公司 Nansen 称，与罗纳尔迪尼奥相关的一个内部钱包获利 495 万美元，引发交易员的怀疑。“到目前为止，该内部人士已以 54 美元 BNB（33,106 美元）的价格出售了 119,278 美元的 STAR10，”别名 Onchain Lens 的 X 用户报告称，并补充说该内部人士仍持有价值 493 万美元的 STAR10。 这篇文章并非认可。这只是一个安全提醒和免责声明。(ä¸æ–‡ðŸ‘‡)@10Ronaldinho 的 STAR10 币在@BNBChain 独家推出。其他链的货币都是假的。小心骗子。Meme 币波动性很大，近期交易量有所下降……https://t.co/RVxHT5tStI– CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) 2025 年 3 月 3 日 更糟糕的是，币安创始人赵长鹏在 3 月 3 日的 X 帖子中提到了 STAR10 代币，试图将自己与这场闹剧划清界限，同时警告加密货币投资者提防去中心化交易所的模仿者。 在帖子中，币安创始人似乎试图澄清该代币仅在 BNB Chain 上推出，并警告“其他链的代币都是假的”，敦促投资者“警惕骗子”。他还指出，虽然他自 2005 年以来一直是罗纳尔迪尼奥的粉丝，但“BNB Chain（或我们的任何关联公司）与罗纳尔迪尼奥之间没有任何商业关系”。 赵长鹏很快也表示，该帖子“并非是一种认可”，但加密社区显然不接受。 “最好保持沉默” The backlash was immediate. Some even called out Zhao for promoting the token despite the disclaimer. “Better stay silent and let the market do its own thing,” one user said, responding to the post with skepticism. “NOT an endorsement but you talking about it, it’s enough to mention that and is already an endorsement! Better stay silent and let the market do its own thing!” A reply by X user @Mike01CKY In his replies to the post, Zhao was slammed by many crypto traders for even mentioning the token, with critics accusing him of indirectly endorsing the shady token. 你很清楚自己在做什么，以及其后果，兄弟。不要再试图通过添加几行诸如“这不是认可”之类的话来伪装无辜。到头来，你只是想让 bsc 的销量回升，而没有考虑到这些名人可能会吸引买家……— Tradinator (@Tradinator33) 2025 年 3 月 3 日 “CZ，你因为这个帖子失去了很多尊重。@10Ronaldinho 过去曾有过强硬的用户。对此洋洋得意是不对的，你比这更好（至少我认为你是）。” A reply by X user @Web4Agent The STAR10 token itself had also already sparked controversy even before the insider trading allegations. Many traders raised doubts about its legitimacy, noting that celebrity-endorsed tokens are often seen as cash grabs or attempts to capitalize on fame without any real utility. 提醒一下——这就是最大的名人模因币的样子，这可能不会有什么不同h/t@waleswoosh pic.twitter.com/Icyey3bfZk— Tal Shmuel Harel (@TalHarelTal) 2025 年 3 月 3 日 许多人仍然记得罗纳尔迪尼奥之前参与的高风险加密计划，其中一些计划带来了灾难性的后果。 你可能还喜欢：Ex-Binance exec sues for whistleblowing, citing bribery and unfair dismissal claims: report Ronaldinho’s crypto experience 罗纳尔迪尼奥的加密货币历史似乎相当混乱。早在 2024 年 6 月，他就暗示要复出，称加密货币是时候“成为主流”了。但并不是所有人都相信这一点。 知名加密货币调查员 ZachXBT 迅速指出，罗纳尔迪尼奥支持了多个可疑项目，包括 World Cup Inu 和 Lord Society NFT，这些项目已沦为哄抬股价的骗局。他还推广了 WATER 和 Baby Doge 等 meme 币，这进一步引发了人们的怀疑。 这是你又破产了的翻译吗？如果你忘记了，这里列出了你多年来投资和抛售的所有加密项目。pic.twitter.com/VvVRQR6tKt— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) 2024 年 6 月 24 日 But the most controversial chapter in his crypto career came in September 2023, when Ronaldinho was linked to the “18kRonaldinho” project, which was accused of operating a $61 million pyramid scheme. Ronaldinho quickly denied the allegations. The soccer legend claimed that he had been unfairly implicated and the company exploited his public image without permission. He also stated he had agreed only to endorse a watch collection by 18k Watchs, but he never authorized using his name and image to sell or promote cryptocurrencies. The project falsely promised investors daily returns of 2% and had used his likeness to build credibility. Read more:WATER memecoin gains recede after Ronaldinho’s promo

A controversial $45 million Bitcoin donation by an entrepreneur convicted of operating a dark web marketplace is rocking the Czech political scene. A Bitcoin (BTC) donation is shaking the Czech political landscape. On Thursday, June 12, the Czech opposition called for a no-confidence vote on the government over alleged corruption. The scandal involves the donation of 468 bitcoins, worth $45 million, to the state by an ex-convict. The benefactor was Tomáš Jiříkovský, a controversial entrepreneur and drug trafficker who operated a dark web marketplace for illegal drugs. He was convicted in 2017 for drug trafficking, fraud, and illegal weapons possession, and served his sentence until 2021. The payment, which was made to the Justice Ministry, was accepted by then-Minister Pavel Blazek. The funds were later liquidated into fiat and transferred to the state treasury. However, the donation prompted pressure from the opposition, and Blazek was forced to resign on May 31. You might also like:Czech Republic passes crypto-friendly law, exempts Bitcoin from capital gains While the funds were given to the state rather than to the minister personally, the opposition questioned the origins of the funds. The opposition accused the government of accepting the bitcoins without any AML or KYC checks. Without verifying their origin, it’s impossible to know whether they were connected to illegal activity. Czech story mirrors ‘Silk Road’ scandal Jiříkovský’s operations closely resemble those of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road. The platform was one of the first places where Bitcoin could be readily used, but it was also a hub for illegal drug trafficking. Ulbricht was pardoned in January 2025 by President Donald Trump after serving 11 years in jail. Interestingly, in June, he received a 300 Bitcoin donation from a “questionable source.” The scandal is rocking the crypto-friendly Czech government, which had hoped to attract crypto businesses with its flexible stance on MiCA regulations. It also risks undermining public trust in Bitcoin by associating it with illegal operations. Read more:Czech Republic might create a BTC reserve ahead of the U.S. administration. Has the crypto race started?

区块链分析公司 Chainalysis 与数据和软件解决方案提供商 Lukka 合作，增强其虚拟资产服务提供商风险产品。 VASP 通过促进零售用户和机构用户的访问和采用，在加密生态系统中发挥着至关重要的作用。 然而，市场存在某些与 VASP 相关的风险，用户在加入各种平台之前可能需要评估这些风险。Chainalysis 的“了解您的 VASP”功能允许用户分析链上交易，以更好地了解风险敞口和交易对手风险。 金融机构、加密货币企业、监管机构和其他用户都可以利用此工具。应用包括通过风险评分自动警报监控 VASP——这是市场中的一个关键优势，2024 年非法地址的收入超过 400 亿美元。 阅读更多： Chainalysis 在一篇博文中表示，通过与 Lukka 合作实现的链下数据集成将进一步增强 VASP 功能。该集成支持对加密平台进行链上和链下筛选，可用数据包括监管许可证、法人实体名称和管辖权。 Chainalysis 写道：“了解 VASP 的链上和链下特征对于全面尽职调查和合规至关重要。它提供了快速、清晰且可操作的快照，可帮助用户确定是否应该投资 VASP 的完整尽职调查流程，从而节省时间和资源。”