<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> <description>Get daily updates on Bitcoin's price, market trends, analysis, and breaking news curated and powered by AI - all digestible in minutes. Make BitcoinToday.app your one-stop shop for staying informed in the fast-paced world of Bitcoin.</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:48:38 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <image> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <url>https://www.bitcointoday.app/images/logo-512.png</url> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> </image> <copyright>All rights reserved 2024, BitcoinToday.app</copyright> <category>Bitcoin News</category> <item> <title><![CDATA[New Bill Seeks to Lock In Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for 20 Years – Is It a Game Changer?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/new-bill-seeks-to-lock-in-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-for-20-years-is-it-a-game-changer</link> <guid>new-bill-seeks-to-lock-in-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-for-20-years-is-it-a-game-changer</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:01:31 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to **enshrine a strategic Bitcoin reserve into federal law**, cementing one of President Trump's key campaign promises for the crypto industry. ### What the ARMA Act Proposes The **American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA)**, introduced by Rep. Nick Begich (R-AK) and co-led by Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), would: - Direct the **Treasury Department** to create and maintain a **Bitcoin reserve** for at least **20 years**. - Establish a **stockpile for other cryptocurrencies** held by the government. - Consolidate billions of dollars in digital assets currently held across federal agencies (from forfeitures and penalties). - Require a **proof-of-reserve report** for transparency. ### Why It Matters President Trump created a strategic Bitcoin reserve via executive order in May 2025, but its implementation has been slow. The ARMA Act would give it the **"weight of law"** and protect it from political shifts. As Rep. Golden stated, "Administrations have auctioned [crypto] off or held it in reserve, according to the whims of the executive branch." ### Challenges and Criticism - **Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent** has ruled out any agency purchases of Bitcoin, dampening hopes for large-scale acquisitions. - Critics like Rep. Maxine Waters argue that **crypto has no inherent value** and shouldn't be treated as a strategic reserve asset. - The bill faces an uphill battle in Congress, especially with the midterm elections approaching. ### The Bigger Picture The ARMA Act is part of a broader push to legitimize Bitcoin as a **national reserve asset**. Similar efforts include Sen. Cynthia Lummis's **BITCOIN Act**, which proposes purchasing 1 million Bitcoin over five years. While the bill has 17 original co-sponsors, its fate remains uncertain. However, it signals a growing bipartisan interest in **integrating Bitcoin into the U.S. financial system**.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoinreserve</category> <category>armaact</category> <category>uscryptoregulation</category> <category>bipartisanbill</category> <category>strategicreserve</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.decrypt.co/resize/1024/height/512/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bitcoin-America-decrypt-style-01-gID_7.png" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Trump's Truth Social Pulls Bitcoin ETF Application Amid Fee War]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/trumps-truth-social-pulls-bitcoin-etf-application-amid-fee-war</link> <guid>trumps-truth-social-pulls-bitcoin-etf-application-amid-fee-war</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:01:29 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[The firm behind Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social has withdrawn its applications for Bitcoin and Bitcoin-Ethereum ETFs, citing a shift in regulatory strategy. Trump Media & Technology Group filed to withdraw its Form S-1 registrations, stating it "has determined to withdraw the Registration Statement and not to pursue the public offering at this time." Yorkville America, the sponsor and investment advisor for Truth Social funds, said the move allows more flexibility under the '40 Act, which enables "more differentiated investment strategies" compared to the '33 Act framework. However, Bloomberg Research Analyst **James Seyffart** offered a different interpretation, pointing to a **"more competitive landscape"** for spot Bitcoin ETFs following the launch of Morgan Stanley's MSBT in April. **Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF** has undercut competitors with a **market-leading 0.14% annual expense ratio**, compared to Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust at 15 basis points and both BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust and Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund at 25 basis points. The U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF market has attracted **$57.4 billion in cumulative inflows** since SEC approval in January 2024. The ETFs are the latest crypto ventures linked to the Trump family, which have included Trump-themed NFT collections, the TRUMP meme coin, and the World Liberty Financial DeFi platform. Trump's ties to crypto have become a political flashpoint, with House Judiciary Democrats accusing the White House of operating "the world's most corrupt crypto startup operation."]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoinetf</category> <category>trumpmedia</category> <category>truthsocial</category> <category>feecompetition</category> <category>morganstanley</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.decrypt.co/resize/1024/height/512/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trump-decrypt-style-06-gID_7.png" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[SEC to Unveil Plan for Tokenized Stocks, Reshaping US Markets]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/sec-to-unveil-plan-for-tokenized-stocks-reshaping-us-markets</link> <guid>sec-to-unveil-plan-for-tokenized-stocks-reshaping-us-markets</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:01:30 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is poised to roll out a plan for trading digital versions of securities that could reshape the landscape of the American stock market as it continues to loosen the rules for free-wheeling crypto markets. The **Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)** is expected to release its so-called innovation exemption for tokenized stocks as soon as this week, creating a new framework for betting on the fortunes of publicly traded companies, according to people familiar with the matter. In a surprise move, the SEC is leaning toward a decision to allow the trading of tokens that do not have the full backing of traditional securities, potentially opening the door for **tokenized stocks** to trade on crypto exchanges. This development marks a significant shift in regulatory stance, as the SEC previously cracked down on similar products. The move could **democratize access** to stock trading and increase liquidity, but also raises concerns about investor protection and market stability. The full details of the exemption are expected to be published soon, and industry participants are closely watching for the final rules.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>sec</category> <category>tokenizedstocks</category> <category>cryptoregulation</category> <category>usmarkets</category> <category>innovationexemption</category> <enclosure url="https://bwrite-static.bloombergindustry.com/dims4/default/4a35310/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3994x1539+3+357/resize/960x370!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbloomberg-bna-brightspot.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fc9%2F93%2Fd189c5bf4f2889021e5640d6169a%2F451125107.jpg" length="0" type="image//dims4/default/4a35310/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3994x1539+3+357/resize/960x370!/quality/90/"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Trillions Incoming: Standard Chartered Says Tokenization Will Flood DeFi with $4 Trillion by 2028]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/trillions-incoming-standard-chartered-says-tokenization-will-flood-defi-with-4-trillion-by-2028</link> <guid>trillions-incoming-standard-chartered-says-tokenization-will-flood-defi-with-4-trillion-by-2028</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:01:32 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[**Standard Chartered** analysts predict a massive wave of tokenized assets will flow into **DeFi**, potentially reaching **$4 trillion** by 2028. This shift, split between stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) like bonds and funds, is set to make DeFi protocols the core infrastructure for onchain finance. ## Why DeFi Wins The key advantage? **Composability**. On blockchain, assets, exchanges, lending systems, and settlement rails operate on the same shared ledger. This means a tokenized asset can earn yield, serve as collateral, and remain tradable simultaneously — something traditional finance struggles with due to separate intermediaries for custody, settlement, and collateral management. ## Real-World Example **BlackRock's BUIDL** fund, issued via Securitize, already demonstrates this integration. It generates Treasury yield, acts as collateral, and interacts with lending protocols without separate integrations. ## Regulatory Catalyst Clearer U.S. regulation, like the **CLARITY Act** advancing in the Senate, could accelerate institutional adoption. If passed, it would bring more assets onchain. ## Resilience Despite Hacks Recent exploits draining nearly $600 million haven't deterred the bank's optimism. Larger protocols are becoming more resilient through audits, insurance, and professional governance, positioning them to scale with institutional demand. ## Token Prices to Benefit As more assets move onchain, DeFi protocol tokens are expected to see higher valuations due to increased throughput and usage.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>defi</category> <category>tokenization</category> <category>standardchartered</category> <category>rwa</category> <category>composability</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/bd9379a8e27238a21ad4086f56c3d7ede60cdc07-2048x1152.jpg?auto=format&w=960&h=540&crop=focalpoint&fit=clip&q=75&fm=jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin Plunges Below $77K as Trump Threatens Iran and Inflation Fears Resurface]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoin-plunges-below-77k-as-trump-threatens-iran-and-inflation-fears-resurface</link> <guid>bitcoin-plunges-below-77k-as-trump-threatens-iran-and-inflation-fears-resurface</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:01:10 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Bitcoin dropped below $77,000 on Sunday night as U.S.-Iran tensions resurfaced and fears of stronger inflation prompted broad risk aversion across markets. According to The Block's crypto price page, bitcoin fell 1.2% in the past 24 hours to $76,593 as of 11:10 p.m. ET on Sunday. The world's largest cryptocurrency had fallen to a low of around $76,720 earlier in the day. The drop comes just days after bitcoin reached around $82,000, boosted by strong inflows into spot exchange-traded funds and optimism surrounding the U.S. Clarity Act. Bitcoin's Fear & Greed Index is back down to 27, near the "fear" zone, from a neutral range of 40 to 50 earlier in the week. "Key culprits [are] surging Treasury yields hitting 12-month highs, a stronger dollar, and geopolitical escalation," Andri Fauzan Adziima, research lead at Bitrue Research Institute, told The Block. Earlier on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump published a threat against Iran, warning that any further delays in the peace agreement may result in military action from the U.S. "They better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them," Trump wrote on Truth Social. Amid the potential re-escalation of the U.S.-Iran conflict, Brent crude oil rose 1.78% to $111.2, while WTI crude oil rose 2.2% to $107.7. Traders worry that high oil prices and inflation would persist, considering the possibility of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates as a countermeasure, according to BTSE COO Jeff Mei. Oil-driven inflation has triggered a significant sell-off in government bonds, CNBC reported Saturday. Rising concerns about prolonged inflation have led crypto ETF flows to weaken in the past week. According to data from SoSoValue, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a weekly net outflow of $1 billion in the week ended May 17, ending a six-week inflow streak. "ETF outflows last week likely reflect institutional investors reducing short-term exposure as expectations for Fed rate cuts continue to be pushed back, and portfolio managers rotate toward cash or defensive positioning," said Min Jung, associate researcher at Presto Research. ## Outlook Jung added that bitcoin will likely remain highly correlated with broader macro markets in the coming week, with a focus on U.S. inflation data and Treasury yield movements, while meaningful progress on the Clarity Act could help improve sentiment in the crypto market. Meanwhile, Bitrue's Adziima said the current dip appears to be a "healthy digestion" in a broader uptrend. Traders should watch for new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's tone on inflation, rates, and policy, which will likely have a considerable impact on sentiment. "Geopolitics and ETF flows remain wildcards, but structurally I'm strongly constructive: BTC has broken bearish patterns and network fundamentals are solid," Adziima said. "Risk $74,000 support on the downside, but I'm positioning for the bounce." "Expect range-bound, headline-sensitive trading, with sharper directional moves only when one macro signal breaks consensus," Zeus Research Analyst Dominick John added.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>iran</category> <category>inflation</category> <category>etfoutflows</category> <category>geopolitics</category> <enclosure url="https://www.tbstat.com/wp/uploads/2024/07/20240715_Trump_News_1-1200x675.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[White House Confirms Imminent Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Announcement: 'A Breakthrough']]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/white-house-confirms-imminent-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-announcement-a-breakthrough</link> <guid>white-house-confirms-imminent-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-announcement-a-breakthrough</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:01:29 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[The White House is on the verge of a formal announcement on the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve — and the official leading the charge says the hard part is done. Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, told an interviewer this week that the administration has cleared a major legal hurdle in standing up the reserve. > “We’ll have an announcement. I wish I could say more… It’s a breakthrough as far as getting everything in place, legally sound, properly safeguarding the assets.” This follows a similar declaration Witt made at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas, where he told the crowd an update was coming within weeks. President Trump signed the executive order establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on March 6, 2025. Since then, Witt says his deputy Harry John has driven the interagency process: identifying legal authorities, commissioning legal memos, and building a custody and reporting infrastructure across federal agencies designed for gold, not private keys. The reserve holds an estimated **328,372 BTC** — roughly 1.6% of total global supply — accumulated through law enforcement seizures, including the Silk Road takedown, the 2022 Bitfinex hack recovery, and years of criminal forfeitures. The executive order bars the Treasury from selling a single coin. ## A Government Bitcoin Hack Lit a Fire Witt pointed to a breach at the U.S. Marshals Service as proof that the reserve’s security mandate is urgent. A government contractor named John Daghita allegedly stole more than **$46 million** in cryptocurrency from USMS custody accounts in late 2025, and the FBI arrested him in March 2026. A separate $24 million theft was traced to October 2024. > “It’s a case in point for why it was so necessary that the president established the SBR.” An executive order dies the moment a new president takes office. That vulnerability is the core argument for two bills now moving through Congress. Rep. Nick Begich recently rebranded the BITCOIN Act as the **American Reserves Modernization Act (ARMA)**, which would authorize the U.S. Treasury to purchase up to **200,000 BTC per year for five years** — with holdings locked for a minimum of 20 years. Senator Cynthia Lummis has put Congress on a deadline, pushing for a vote before the summer recess as midterm campaigning begins. If the BITCOIN Act passes, the Treasury’s first open-market Bitcoin purchase is projected for **Q4 2026** — making the U.S. the first sovereign nation to actively accumulate Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>strategicbitcoinreserve</category> <category>whitehouse</category> <category>bitcoinact</category> <category>ustreasury</category> <category>bitcoinadoption</category> <enclosure url="https://bitcoinmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/White-House-Says-Strategic-Bitcoin-Reserve-Announcement-Is-Imminent-A-Breakthrough.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[XRP Set to Skyrocket: Analyst Predicts 'Much Higher' Prices as Tokenized Assets Surge 8x on XRP Ledger]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/xrp-set-to-skyrocket-analyst-predicts-much-higher-prices-as-tokenized-assets-surge-8x-on-xrp-ledger</link> <guid>xrp-set-to-skyrocket-analyst-predicts-much-higher-prices-as-tokenized-assets-surge-8x-on-xrp-ledger</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:01:28 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *XRPUSD now trading at $1.42. Chart: TradingView* X Finance Bull, an XRP community educator, argues the broader market is still **underpricing the token**. He believes trillions of dollars in assets could eventually be tokenized on XRPL, pushing XRP's price well above current levels toward **$10**. "XRP will melt faces," he wrote, adding that it will go "**much higher**." ## A Market Still Far Ahead The overall tokenized asset market is valued at over **$350 billion** globally. XRPL's $3.6 billion share is roughly **one percent** of that total, leaving significant room for growth if adoption continues. Rising issuance and transfer activity on the network suggest institutions are actively using it, according to data firm **Evernorth**. X Finance Bull drew a comparison to **Bitcoin's early days**, when critics insisted BTC would never clear $100. Bitcoin went on to reach a record close to **$126,000** in October 2025, framing current doubts about XRP as a repeat of early dismissal. *Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView*]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>xrp</category> <category>ripple</category> <category>tokenization</category> <category>realworldassets</category> <category>xrpledger</category> <enclosure url="https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/a_ba5d7a.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[BlackRock Offloads Over $650 Million in Crypto ETFs in Just One Week – What’s Behind the Sell-Off?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/blackrock-offloads-over-650-million-in-crypto-etfs-in-just-one-week-whats-behind-the-sell-off</link> <guid>blackrock-offloads-over-650-million-in-crypto-etfs-in-just-one-week-whats-behind-the-sell-off</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:01:11 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *Total Bitcoin spot ETF inflows. Source: Coinglass* Ethereum (ETH)-focused products also faced heavy selling pressure during the same period. BlackRock’s ETHA fund recorded cumulative outflows of **$186.7 million**, while ETHB saw an additional $6 million withdrawn, bringing combined Ethereum ETF outflows to roughly **$192.7 million** for the week. The largest Ethereum ETF decline occurred on May 12, when ETHA alone posted $102 million in outflows, followed by another $50.4 million withdrawn on May 15. While some Ethereum ETFs, including Fidelity’s FETH and VanEck’s ETHV, posted modest inflows, they failed to offset the broader sector weakness. BlackRock’s combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF outflows totaled about **$653.9 million** over the five days.  *Total Ethereum spot ETF inflows. Source: Coinglass* ## Wider Market Crypto ETF Outflows The wider cryptocurrency ETF market also experienced heavy redemptions, with spot Bitcoin ETFs recording more than **$630 million in outflows** on May 13 alone, while Ethereum ETFs posted mostly negative daily flows throughout the week. Despite the pullback, cumulative net inflows since launch remain above **$58 billion** following strong inflow streaks earlier in May. The withdrawals came amid **rising Treasury yields**, **persistent inflation concerns**, and **geopolitical tensions** that pressured risk assets. Additionally, the outflows came even as U.S. regulators advanced the **Digital Asset Market Clarity Act** through the Senate Banking Committee in a bipartisan vote on May 14. The bill seeks to clarify crypto oversight by granting the CFTC authority over digital commodities such as Bitcoin while introducing additional consumer protections. Analysts view the legislation as a potential boost for long-term institutional adoption, although recent ETF flows suggest investors remain cautious amid profit-taking and macroeconomic uncertainty. This came as **Bitcoin dropped below $80,000**, while **Ethereum hovered around $2,100** as markets reacted to U.S. economic data and broader risk sentiment.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>blackrock</category> <category>bitcoinetf</category> <category>ethereumetf</category> <category>cryptooutflows</category> <category>marketsentiment</category> <enclosure url="https://assets.finbold.com/uploads/2026/05/BlackRock-dumped-over-650-million-of-these-cryptocurrencies-in-a-week.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> </channel> </rss>