Author: Oguz Ozdemir

Bitcoin ATMs were (and still are) the most tangible and literal implementation of crypto.They turned the process of buying and selling crypto from an abstract act done on a screen and moved it into the real world, enabling people to buy Bitcoin without verification, a bank account, or any real understanding of how custody works.Scan a QR code, insert a few bills, and all of the BTC you can afford lands in a crypto wallet in a few minutes.For a while, that physical aspect of buying a virtual currency with cash gave Bitcoin something exchanges couldn’t: the feeling that it…

Coinkite the Bitcoin-only hardware wallet manufacturer, recently released the MK5, a significant quality of life and user experience upgrade to the MK4 Coldcard, building on the strong security foundations set by its predecessor. The MK5 comes in many colors and styles. Today, I will review the Orange and Glow in the dark versions, as well as their form factor and user experience upgrades, to answer the question: are the upgrades to the device worth the money?  Building on the well-known and trend-setting MK4 security platform, which brought two secure element chips from different manufacturers and an MCU to the same…

Analysts say STRC creates a one-way Bitcoin bid because its selling pressure never directly hits BTC markets. Strategy’s preferred stock STRC is now a larger buyer of Bitcoin (BTC) in peak weeks than every US spot ETF combined. However, unlike ETF flows, it only moves in one direction, and that asymmetry, according to a recent analysis by on-chain researchers at Pine Analytics, is why STRC’s volatility is becoming one of the most important variables for a sustained move higher for BTC. One-Way Flow vs. Two-Way Traffic In a report it shared on May 27, Pine Analytics made its argument,…

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked on a journey that would lead him to become one…

In brief A CNBC report suggests that Elon Musk aims to combine his firms SpaceX and Tesla as the former’s IPO looms. The pair collectively owns more than 30,000 BTC according to new filings, valued at more than $2.2 billion in total. The combined public entity would rank inside the top five of publicly traded Bitcoin treasuries. The combination of SpaceX and Tesla—a reported possibility—could put the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, in direct control of more than 30,221 Bitcoin valued at about $2.27 billion. The move would place the combined firm comfortably inside the top 10 publicly traded Bitcoin treasuries,…

In brief A new study argues the term “AI psychosis” oversimplifies how chatbots affect mental health. Researchers say AI systems can reinforce unhealthy beliefs through constant affirmation and emotional validation. The paper introduces “existential drift,” describing how AI interactions may gradually reshape a person’s sense of reality. As AI chatbots become more emotionally responsive, conversational, and personalized, researchers warn that those same traits could reshape how some users experience reality itself.A new preprint study, “Rethinking AI Psychosis: Misnomers, Conceptual Limits, and Existential Drift,” examines concerns that AI chatbots may reinforce delusions, paranoia, and emotional dependency in vulnerable users.“There has been…

The UK government has formally sanctioned HTX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, and led by Tron founder Justin Sun, citing the platform’s alleged role in helping Russia evade Western economic restrictions. The sanctions, announced as part of a broader May 2026 enforcement action targeting 18 individuals and entities linked to illicit finance networks, make HTX the first crypto exchange to be designated under the UK’s Russia sanctions framework. HTX is owned by billionaire entrepreneur Justin Sun, known in Chinese-speaking crypto circles, and was founded in China under its original name Huobi. The UK Foreign Office designated the exchange’s…

Hyperliquid has launched its first US macro event market using HIP 4 outcome contracts, letting traders bet USDC on the May 2026 CPI year over year print in a fully collateralized, no liquidation format that settles on June 10 off official Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Summary New CPI market uses HIP 4 outcome contracts settled on BLS May 2026 CPI YoY release Contracts trade as bounded probabilities in USDC, with early volume around $3,000 and open interest near $5,000 Outcome markets sit alongside perpetuals under a unified margin system, blending crypto speed with tradfi macro events HIP 4 is…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on The SEC approved Nasdaq PHLX’s proposed rule change to list Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options on May 22, clearing a major regulatory step toward bringing cash-settled Bitcoin volatility trading inside the US-listed options infrastructure.The contracts, ticker QBTC, are cash-settled in US dollars against a Bitcoin benchmark and fit within the same account and margin framework used for equity index options.That places QBTC in the market for cash-settled Bitcoin options without requiring investors to hold BTC or use crypto-native derivatives venues.Trading begins only once the CFTC grants the necessary exemptive relief and the OCC receives approval to update…

The malware spread through npm, PyPI, and Rust packages in coordinated waves. It steals crypto wallets, SSH keys, and cloud developer credentials. AI coding tools were also targeted through malicious config files. A coordinated malware campaign known as TrapDoor has hit software ecosystems widely used by crypto and blockchain developers. Security researchers identified dozens of malicious packages spread across major open-source repositories, all designed to steal sensitive developer data such as wallet keys, cloud credentials, and source code access tokens. Instead of a single malicious upload, attackers deployed multiple packages in waves using different accounts. This approach made the activity…