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…

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‘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…

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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…

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