Author: Isabella Taylor

S&P 500 has recovered back to the levels before ‘Liberation Day’, and is on track for nine consecutive days of gains. Stock indices are continuing their upward momentum, as traders reassess their recession expectations. On Friday, May 5, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was trading at 41,354.53, up 601.57 points or 1.48% from market open. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was up 1.56% or 277.15 points, trading at 17,987.89. At the same time, the S&P 500 rose 1.47% to 5,686.80, continuing its winning streak. If the S&P 500 closes higher today, it would register nine days of consecutive gains, the biggest streak…

Google is bringing zero-knowledge proofs to Google Wallet, allowing users to verify their age on websites without revealing personal details like birthdates.  The privacy-enhancing feature marks a major step in making cryptographic identity tools more accessible—and more invisible—for everyday users. “When tech giants like Google start seamlessly integrating Zero-Knowledge Proofs into their apps, it’s a clear signal that privacy-driven innovations are becoming mainstream,” said Rob Viglione, co-founder of Horizen Labs, in a note to crypto.news. “The next frontier for our industry is building compliant privacy solutions that offer greater protection without burdening regulators.” Age thresholds for online purchases Google said…

U.S. stocks rallied Friday as better-than-expected job growth and fresh signals from China about trade negotiations helped investors shake off recent concerns around tariffs.  The S&P 500 extended its winning streak to nine days, which is the longest in 20 years. The S&P 500 rose 1.47%, marking its ninth straight day of gains—its longest winning streak since November 2004. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.39%, or more than 570 points, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.51%. Markets responded positively to the Labor Department’s April employment report, which showed the U.S. added 177,000 nonfarm payrolls, well above economists’ forecasts of…

XRP is showing strong signs of a bullish trend shift after breaking previous structure and forming a bullish EMA crossover. The token now eyes a move towards the $2.50 resistance. Ripple’s (XRP) price action has recently flipped to a bullish market structure, offering a fresh outlook for traders and investors watching for trend continuation. With a confirmed series of higher highs and higher lows, XRP now trades above two key moving averages, indicating growing bullish momentum. If this structure continues to hold, XRP could target higher resistance zones in the near future. Key technical points, EMA Bullish Cross: The 21…

Pepe faces a crucial moment as it rejects from a key resistance level aligned with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement. Price action now tests the lower bounds of the current trading range. The memecoin Pepe (PEPE) has seen increased volatility over the last 24 hours, following a clear rejection from a major resistance level that aligns with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement. As the token now trades just above the value area low of its range, traders are watching closely for signs of either continuation or breakdown. This zone is becoming a battleground between a bullish higher-low formation and bearish rejection continuation.…

Sen. Lummis stated that Donald Trump supports her BITCOIN Act, which would mandate that the government accumulate 1 million Bitcoins. Bitcoin strategic reserve could soon become a reality. On a Friday, May 2 speech to the U.S. Senate, Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that U.S. President Donald Trump supports her BITCOIN Act. The BITCOIN Act is the only solution to our nation’s $36T debt. I’m grateful for a forward-thinking president who not only recognizes this, but acts on it. pic.twitter.com/NVWH6v2EcH— Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) May 2, 2025 I’m particularly pleased with President Trump’s support for my strategic Bitcoin reserve initiative, which…

Bitcoin’s price is approaching major resistance zones while funding rates flip increasingly positive—an indication that long exposure is building up. But is this bullish pressure sustainable, or a sign of overheating? Bitcoin’s (BTC) current price movement is testing a key area of resistance following a powerful rally, largely driven by a short squeeze. Now hovering just below $98,000, BTC is encountering strong supply at the confluence of the descending trendline, the 0.618 Fibonacci level, and the point of control from previous trading ranges. At the same time, funding rates across major exchanges have turned positive, creating an important dynamic between…

Binance Coin continued to consolidate at a crucial resistance level as the number of transactions in the network rose. It also wavered as its staking yield and inflows continued rising.  Binance Coin (BNB) price was trading at $600 on Friday, not far removed from its April high of $620.  The coin has several catalysts that may push it higher in the next few weeks. Nansen data shows that it is one of the most active chains in the crypto industry, recording over 31 million transactions in the last seven days. This figure surpasses other popular chains like Ethereum (ETH), Arbitrum…

XRP price could be on the cusp of a strong bullish breakout in the coming days after forming a bullish chart pattern and as whales continue accumulating.  Ripple (XRP) continued to consolidate on Friday, trading at $2.216, up by 36% from its lowest level in April. A potential catalyst for XRP price is the continued accumulation by whales over the past few months. Santiment data shows that wallets holding between 1 million and 10 million coins have increased their holdings from 3.8 billion in November last year to 5.9 billion today, a gain of 2.1 billion. Similarly, the cohort holding…

UK regulators plan to ban retail investors from buying crypto assets with debt, citing financial risk and volatility. The UK is introducing sweeping rules for crypto, including a ban on buying these risky assets with debt. On Friday, May 2, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority published a new document proposing new rules for crypto assets. The ban would include purchases made with credit cards, e-money, and any other form of debt. According to the regulators, the goal is to protect consumers in the event that these volatile assets decline in value. In addition, retail investors will be barred from engaging…