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🌙 Bitcoin Climbs Above $110K as Trump Media Reportedly Plans $3B Crypto Buy

Ether gained 2.5%, while SOL and XRP rallied by 4% and 2%, respectively.

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Mike Gavela
May 26, 2025

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Crypto Roundup - May 26

Bitcoin has surged past $110,000 amid renewed institutional momentum and reports of a potential $3 billion crypto purchase by Trump Media. MicroStrategy continues its aggressive BTC accumulation, purchasing another 4,020 coins for $427 million, reinforcing its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Solana is preparing a major protocol upgrade named “Alpenglow,” aiming to significantly reduce transaction finality time and enhance network performance.

Top Stories

  • Bitcoin tops $110,000 amid speculation that Trump Media may allocate $3B toward crypto investments, sparking bullish sentiment.

  • MicroStrategy adds 4,020 BTC worth $427M, bringing its total holdings to 580,000+ Bitcoin as part of its long-term strategy.

  • Solana unveils Alpenglow upgrade, targeting 150ms transaction finality to bolster speed, scalability, and validator efficiency.

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TOP STORIES

Bitcoin Climbs Above $110,000 as Trump Media Reportedly Plans $3 Billion Crypto Buy - "The Defiant"

Ether gained 2.5%, while SOL and XRP rallied by 4% and 2%, respectively.

thedefiant.io/news/markets/bitcoin-climbs-above-usd110-000-as-trump-media-reportedly-plans-usd3-billion-crypto-buy

Strategy Acquires 4,020 Bitcoin for $427 Million Bringing Total to Over 580K BTC

Strategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, has funded its latest acquisition through three different at-the-market progrtams.

www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/05/26/strategy-buys-4020-bitcoin-for-427m-brings-total-stash-to-over-580000-btc

Solana Seeks 150ms Finality with Alpenglow Upgrade - "The Defiant"

The Alpenglow fork proposes moving the Solana blockchain to proof-of-stake consensus in its ‘biggest change ever.’

thedefiant.io/news/blockchains/solana-seeks-150ms-finality-with-alpenglow-upgrade

FUNDRAISING

Hyperion Secures Strategic Investment from Maelstrom Fund

We’re excited to announce the completion of Hyperion’s latest strategic round, with Maelstrom Fund, the founder-led investment arm of…

hyperionxyz.medium.com/hyperion-secures-strategic-investment-from-maelstrom-fund-2e19acfdafe5

OTHER HEADLINES

Coinbase Faces Investor Lawsuit Over Alleged Damages From Data Breach - Decrypt

A crypto investor sued Coinbase last week, alleging the exchange’s failures caused shareholders to suffer “significant losses and damages.”

decrypt.co/322123/coinbase-investor-lawsuit-damages-data-breach

SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony found guilty on all counts

The jury found Karony guilty on all three criminal counts in his trial related to misrepresentations to investors.

protos.com/john-karony-guilty

EthCC says Vitalik will be as protected as Tom Cruise at Cannes as crime wave rattles crypto

Ethereum conference beefed up security for June gathering. Organised crime groups are escalating attacks in France. Crypto investors are increasingly nervy about security.

dlnews.com/articles/people-culture/ethcc-touts-tight-security-ahead-of-vitalik-buterin-arrival

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