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Aptos exec sees Web 2.5 platforms earning ‘tons’ of revenue <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDIvMDE5NTNlMmMtNTNiMS03MmQ4LThjNGMtZjYzNDI2YjVjYmU0.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDIvMDE5NTNlMmMtNTNiMS03MmQ4LThjNGMtZjYzNDI2YjVjYmU0.jpg">While many crypto ecosystems focus on decentralization as the core tenet of Web3, Aptos is seeing success with hybrid platforms that blend Web2 and Web3 technologies, commonly referred to as “Web2.5.”In an interview at the Token20249 event in Dubai, Aptos’ head of ecosystem, Ash Pampati, told Cointelegraph that they see Web2.5 platforms earn “tons of revenue” within Aptos. He noted that consumer-focused applications in particular are thriving on the network.Web2.5 is a term used to describe a combination of Web2 and Web3 technologies. The term describes platforms or applications that blend centralized Web2 experiences with decentralized Web3 elements. These applications often avoid full decentralization,https://cointelegraph.com/news/web3-defi-interview-outlier-ventures-jamie-burke image https://cointelegraph.com/news/aptos-ecosystem-web2-5-revenue-adoption-token2049?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
OpenAI ignored experts when it released overly agreeable ChatGPT <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5M2I4YjEtNGNkZS03YmMyLWJjMjQtNWM5MWIzZDMxMmEw.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5M2I4YjEtNGNkZS03YmMyLWJjMjQtNWM5MWIzZDMxMmEw.jpg" alt="OpenAI ignored experts when it released overly agreeable ChatGPT">OpenAI says it ignored the concerns of its expert testers when it rolled out an update to its flagship ChatGPT artificial intelligence model that made it excessively agreeable.The company released an update to its https://cointelegraph.com/learn/articles/openai-o1-models-vs-gpt-4o-models   image https://cointelegraph.com/news/openai-ignored-experts-overly-agreeable-chatgpt-model-release?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Solana devs fix bug that allowed unlimited minting of certain tokens <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NjlkNzUtNWY0OC03OThlLTk1NWItMjAyMzYyNWE2YWUy.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NjlkNzUtNWY0OC03OThlLTk1NWItMjAyMzYyNWE2YWUy.jpg" alt="Solana devs fix bug that allowed unlimited minting of certain tokens">The Solana Foundation has confirmed that a zero-day vulnerability that allowed an attacker to potentially mint certain tokens and even withdraw those tokens from user accounts has been fixed. A May 3 post-mortem from the Solana Foundation image https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-devs-validators-fix-critical-bug-criticism-mounts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Mattel to wind down its Hot Wheels Virtual Garage NFTs <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NjlkYTMtYWEzZS03M2Y4LWJjN2UtNDUzZjRhYmE1Zjdi.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NjlkYTMtYWEzZS03M2Y4LWJjN2UtNDUzZjRhYmE1Zjdi.jpg" alt="Mattel to wind down its Hot Wheels Virtual Garage NFTs">Toymaking giant Mattel is putting the brakes on its Hot Wheels Virtual Garage non-fungible tokens, pending a decision on the collection’s future.There will be no future releases of any new NFT series or feature drops for the “foreseeable future,” Mattel https://creations.mattel.com/en-au/pages/hot-wheels-virtual-garage-program-update-faqs image https://cointelegraph.com/news/mattel-sunsets-hot-wheels-virtual-garage-nfts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin price cools going into Fed rate hike week, HYPE, AAVE, RNDR, FET still look bullish <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NjljNDgtZjYzZS03ZGFkLTg3MGQtYTQ4OGE4YjMwZTgx.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NjljNDgtZjYzZS03ZGFkLTg3MGQtYTQ4OGE4YjMwZTgx.jpg" alt="Bitcoin price cools going into Fed rate hike week, HYPE, AAVE, RNDR, FET still look bullish">Key points:Bitcoin’s positive sentiment should remain intact if BTC price stays above the 20-day EMA near $92,000.Several altcoins show bullish chart patterns in the 4-hour and 1-day timeframes.Bitcoin (https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-price ) turned down from the $0.84 overhead resistance and has reached the 20-day EMA ($0.65).<img alt="Cryptocurrencies, Federal Reserve, Bitcoin Price, Volatility, Markets, Cryptocurrency Exchange, Interest Rate, CBOE, Price Analysis, Market Analysis, Aave" src="https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2025-05/01969c38-0a56-7c33-a479-8b819626d1e3">FET/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bulls will try to arrest the pullback at the 20-day EMA. If the price rebounds off the 20-day EMA with force, the FET/USDT pair could reach the $0.84 level. A break and close above $0.84 opens the doors for a possible rise to $1.09.Sellers are likely to have other plans. They will try to pull the price below the 20-day EMA. If they manage to do that, the pair could fall to the 50-day SMA ($0.54), where the buyers are expected to step in.<img alt="Cryptocurrencies, Federal Reserve, Bitcoin Price, Volatility, Markets, Cryptocurrency Exchange, Interest Rate, CBOE, Price Analysis, Market Analysis, Aave" src="https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2025-05/01969c38-0fab-7e14-abb1-f3daa733d062">FET/USDT 4-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe pair has reached the crucial support at $0.67. If the price rebounds off $0.67, the bears will try to halt the relief rally at the moving averages. If the price turns down from the moving averages and breaks below $0.67, it suggests that the bulls have given up. That could drag the pair down to $0.60.Alternatively, a break above the moving averages signals demand at lower levels. That suggests a possible range formation between $0.67 and $0.80. The uptrend could resume on a close above $0.80.This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision. image https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-cools-going-into-fed-rate-hike-week-hype-aave-rndr-fet-still-look-bullish?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
OKX fires back at Tron's Justin Sun over mysterious 'freeze notice' <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5Njk4ZGEtMzQ3MS03ZjAyLTkwMDAtM2ViYzQ4N2RjM2Uz.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5Njk4ZGEtMzQ3MS03ZjAyLTkwMDAtM2ViYzQ4N2RjM2Uz.jpg" alt="OKX fires back at Tron's Justin Sun over mysterious 'freeze notice'">OKX founder and CEO Star Xu has publicly defended the crypto exchange after Tron founder Justin Sun accused it of failing to act on a law enforcement request to freeze stolen funds following a recent hack of Tron’s official X account.“OKX also has consumers protection policy according to law, we can’t freeze a customer’s funds according to your personal X post or an oral communication. I think you should understand it as the CEO of HTX,” Xu image https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-exchange-okx-star-xu-tron-justin-sun-freeze-notice?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Why tokenized gold beats other paper alternatives — Gold DAO <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5Njk2YTktNzY1Yi03YWM3LWFhMTEtNmQzNTRkZmZmYTFm.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5Njk2YTktNzY1Yi03YWM3LWFhMTEtNmQzNTRkZmZmYTFm.jpg">Tokenized gold carries several benefits over other forms of paper gold, including gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Melissa Song and Dustin Becker, representatives of Gold DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization that facilitates investor access to tokenized gold.In an interview with Cointelegraph, the DAO representatives outlined three major benefits unique to tokenized gold, including 1:1 redeemability for a specific quantity of physical, serialized gold, usage as collateral in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, and transactional efficiency through on-demand liquidity."When you buy an ETF, you are betting on the gold price going up, but you do not own any specific gold bar," Song told Cointelegraph.The pair added that the price of gold surged in 2025 due to the current macroeconomic uncertainty, the https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-national-debt-passes-35t-5-things-bitcoin-this-week This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision. image https://cointelegraph.com/news/tokenized-gold-beats-paper-alternatives-gold-dao?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin bros at 'the club' may stop US gov’t from buying BTC — Arthur Hayes <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDIvMDE5NGQ5MjEtNWZmNy03Njg3LWJkMGQtY2UzM2IzZjA0ODU0.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDIvMDE5NGQ5MjEtNWZmNy03Njg3LWJkMGQtY2UzM2IzZjA0ODU0.jpg">BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says the United States is unlikely to add more Bitcoin to its reserves beyond what it has already seized due to the country’s high debt levels and the stereotype behind “Bitcoin bros.”“I’m not really into the whole Strategic Reserve situation,” Hayes image https://cointelegraph.com/news/arthur-hayes-bitmex-us-strategic-reseve-plans-doubts-bitcoin-bros?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Why Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust still dominates ETF revenue in 2025 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NjkxNDUtZDU1OC03Mzc4LWJkZmUtNGM0MTIyNzRjZjA5.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NjkxNDUtZDU1OC03Mzc4LWJkZmUtNGM0MTIyNzRjZjA5.jpg">In the annals of financial history, few institutions have faced the tempests of competition with the steadfast resolve of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). Born in 2013 as a private placement, GBTC pioneered regulated Bitcoin investment, granting investors access to Bitcoin’s (https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-price image https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-grayscales-bitcoin-trust-still-dominates-etf-revenue-2025?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Galaxy Digital plans Nasdaq listing as crypto stocks post strong rebound <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTEvMDE5MzI0YzQtNTVmMi03OGM2LTg1MjUtMTAxN2VjNTYzNWUy.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTEvMDE5MzI0YzQtNTVmMi03OGM2LTg1MjUtMTAxN2VjNTYzNWUy.jpg" alt="Galaxy Digital plans Nasdaq listing as crypto stocks post strong rebound">Key takeaways:Galaxy Digital plans to begin trading on the Nasdaq on May 16, pending shareholder and Nasdaq approval.Nasdaq-listed crypto firms posted strong gains in April after a period of macroeconomic uncertainty.Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz says the listing will broaden the company’s investor base and US presence.The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) listed crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital is set to move to the US-based Nasdaq on May 16, pending stakeholder approval at its upcoming shareholders meeting.Galaxy’s planned move comes as several Nasdaq-listed crypto firms saw substantial gains in April, following a turbulent few months of macroeconomic uncertainty.Galaxy founder and CEO Mike Novogratz This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision. image https://cointelegraph.com/news/galaxy-digital-nasdaq-listing-looms-crypto-stocks-rebound-april?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin drops under $93K after US GDP data shows shrinking economy, raising recession alarms <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDQvMDE5Njg3OTEtNWVlNy03OWMwLTg1ZTktYWEzMWMyYzZkMTA5.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDQvMDE5Njg3OTEtNWVlNy03OWMwLTg1ZTktYWEzMWMyYzZkMTA5.jpg">Key points: US GDP shrank in Q1, raising recession alarms while also prompting calls for Fed rate cuts.Bitcoin dropped to $92,910 as GDP figures were released, but sustained buy-side demand could provide support. Today’s crypto derisking is likely transitory; market fundamentals remain strong.Bitcoin (<a href="/bitcoin-price" rel="nofollow">BTC</a>) price took an abrupt tumble as data showed the US gross domestic product (GDP) retracting by 0.3% in Q1, raising alarms among analysts anticipating a recession. Following the news, BTC price dropped to an intra-day low of $92,910, while the DOW and S&P 500 fell by 1% and 1.3% respectively. While the GDP figures are shocking at face value, CNBC pointed out that the made Bitcoin purchases during the sell-off below $75,000. An increasing number of international companies are copying the “MicroStrategy playbook” by dipping their toes into the Bitcoin treasury game. What is clear is that despite the shrinking US GDP triggering a news headline-driven correction, sustained demand on the buy side and strengthening market structure fundamentals are likely to trump today’s brief downside blip in BTC price.This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.  image https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-drops-under-93-k-after-us-gdp-data-shows-shrinking-economy-raising-recession-alarm?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin traders predict BTC price gains ahead of $96K liquidity clash <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5M2IwNWMtZjhmMy03ZTk5LTg4NmItMjU3YTg2MmU2Yzcx.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5M2IwNWMtZjhmMy03ZTk5LTg4NmItMjU3YTg2MmU2Yzcx.jpg">Key points:Bitcoin consolidates after upside momentum stalls, but traders are confident that upside breakout will result.Major risk-asset volatility is expected as US macro data precedes the monthly candle close.April BTC price performance is on track to be the best since 2020.Bitcoin (https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-price on the topic.“A Monthly Close like this would solidify Bitcoin's position at these highs, even if downside wicking below $93300 could still occur in May (similar to Dec 2024 or Jan 2025 wicks).”<img src="https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2025-04/01968650-819a-7ef9-bc86-bfa4d3014c26">BTC/USD 1-month chart. Source: Rekt Capital/XThis article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision. image https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-traders-predict-btc-price-gains-ahead-of-96k-liquidity-clash?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Strategy’s Bitcoin buys should be ‘super careless’ to pump price — Exec <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDQvMDE5Njg0MzQtYjFkNS03NTFjLTk2NTUtYjQ1OTZlYTYwYjUx.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDQvMDE5Njg0MzQtYjFkNS03NTFjLTk2NTUtYjQ1OTZlYTYwYjUx.jpg">Key takeaways:Richard Byworth says Michael Saylor’s Strategy could ramp up its Bitcoin buys by acquiring cash-rich companies and converting their cash into Bitcoin.He says that Strategy should consider accelerating purchases as the Bitcoin supply on exchanges continues to decline.Byworth argues that aggressively increasing Bitcoin holdings would boost Strategy’s mNAV, benefiting shareholders.Michael Saylor’s Strategy should take a more aggressive approach to buying Bitcoin by acquiring companies to use their cash holdings to fund purchases and do away with over-the-counter buys, a crypto executive says.“Saylor’s strategy so far has been the right one,” Syz Capital partner and Jan3 adviser Richard Byworth https://x.com/bramk/status/1916885122256719877?s=46 This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision. image https://cointelegraph.com/news/michael-saylor-strategy-bitcoin-buying-approach-super-careless-idea-richard-byworth?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ray Dalio says global monetary order ‘on the brink’ of breakdown <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDQvMDE5NjdlZWUtNzhhMi03YTNiLThmMGMtMjUzYWEzZjY3ODEy.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDQvMDE5NjdlZWUtNzhhMi03YTNiLThmMGMtMjUzYWEzZjY3ODEy.jpg">Legendary investor Ray Dalio has said the world is “on the brink” of the global monetary order breaking down, which is being accelerated by the Trump administration’s tariff disruptions.The trade tensions are fracturing the monetary, political and international world orders by fueling deglobalization and unsustainable trade imbalances, Dalio, the former CEO of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, image https://cointelegraph.com/news/ray-dalio-global-monetary-order-on-brink-breakdown?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin price cools off amid worrying macroeconomic data — Will $95K hold this week? <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5M2RiYzItYzJkZi03ODhjLThlZDUtZjFhY2IwZDdlYmNk.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5M2RiYzItYzJkZi03ODhjLThlZDUtZjFhY2IwZDdlYmNk.jpg">Key Takeaways:Bitcoin price dropped alongside falling Treasury yields, signaling investors’ flight to safer assets.Strategy’s $4.28B Bitcoin purchases and stock market strength have supported BTC above $90,000.A true breakout toward $100,000 will require Bitcoin to decouple from equities and stronger liquidity signals.Bitcoin (https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-price , which could end a period of monetary tightening that has lasted for more than two years.This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. image https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-cools-off-amid-worrying-macroeconomic-data-will-95-k-hold-this-week?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss%3Fnocache%3D1706096369200&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund lost $40B in Q1— Will it hedge risk by increasing Bitcoin exposure? <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDQvMDE5NjZkZDYtYzY1Yi03ZGU3LTljNjktZmM2YzgxNGI1ZjA1.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDQvMDE5NjZkZDYtYzY1Yi03ZGU3LTljNjktZmM2YzgxNGI1ZjA1.jpg">Key takeaways: Norges Bank lost $40 billion in Q1 2025 as US tech stocks fell, exposing the risk of concentrated positions.The bank’s indirect Bitcoin exposure via stocks reached $356 million, raising sell pressure risk amid a global trade war and recession concerns.Abu Dhabi’s $437 million spot Bitcoin ETF stake shows sovereign wealth funds see Bitcoin as a hedge.Norges Bank, Norway’s $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund, reported a $40 billion loss in the first quarter of 2025, with most of the decline caused by a drop in the value of US-listed technology companies. Norges Bank also https://cointelegraph.com/news/norway-sovereign-wealth-fund-indirect-bitcoin-exposure-k33 Investment Board held $321 million in spot Bitcoin ETFs, showing the growing use of cryptocurrency as a hedge.This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. image https://cointelegraph.com/news/norway-s-sovereign-wealth-fund-lost-40-b-in-q1-will-it-hedge-risk-by-increasing-bitcoin-exposure?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound