Crypto users are choosing juicy yields over protection, putting billions at risk of hacks

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2026. May. 16. 14:00

Crypto users are choosing juicy yields over protection, putting billions at risk of hacks DeFi insurance protocols debuted with huge ambitions during the 2020 crypto boom. But as hacks evolved and users chased yields over protection, most of the sector collapsed under the same risks it was built to cover.

The $293 million KelpDAO hack shows why DeFi is finally being forced to grow up

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2026. May. 16. 13:00

The $293 million KelpDAO hack shows why DeFi is finally being forced to grow up For protocol founders and security researchers, the incident reinforced a broader shift underway across crypto: DeFi is no longer primarily battling coding bugs. It’s battling complexity.

XRP beat bitcoin gains as CLARITY Act advanced, but a real bullrun still needs Congress

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2026. May. 16. 11:30

XRP beat bitcoin gains as CLARITY Act advanced, but a real bullrun still needs Congress The token jumped 5% after a Senate committee moved the market-structure bill forward, reviving hopes that legal clarity can pull deeper institutional money into XRP products.

Crypto longs lose $500 million as bitcoin slides to $78,000, SOL and XRP down 5%

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2026. May. 16. 07:36

Crypto longs lose $500 million as bitcoin slides to $78,000, SOL and XRP down 5% A long-skewed liquidation cascade flushed leverage across the major tokens overnight, with the move tracking a global bond selloff and the worst session for U.S. stocks since March.

Bhutan ‘doesn’t recall’ selling any bitcoin, disputing widely-tracked $1 billion BTC drawdown

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2026. May. 16. 02:30

Bhutan ‘doesn’t recall’ selling any bitcoin, disputing widely-tracked $1 billion BTC drawdown Arkham Intelligence data shows that over $1 billion in bitcoin has left wallets attributed to Bhutan in the past year, flowing to exchanges and trading firms. The country says it has not sold any.

U.S. House lawmakers who oversee the CFTC are urging Trump to fill the commission

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2026. May. 15. 21:35

U.S. House lawmakers who oversee the CFTC are urging Trump to fill the commission As the Commodity Futures Trading Commission takes on a growing task to police U.S. crypto trading, senior lawmakers are saying it needs bipartisan leadership.

SpaceX targets June 11 IPO pricing, picks Nasdaq for historic market debut

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2026. May. 15. 19:50

SpaceX targets June 11 IPO pricing, picks Nasdaq for historic market debut Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company has accelerated plans for its blockbuster public offering, with trading expected to begin as early as June 12 after a faster-than-expected SEC review.

Saudi Arabia is tokenizing its multi-trillion dollar economy to protect its wealth from global shocks

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2026. May. 15. 16:37

Saudi Arabia is tokenizing its multi-trillion dollar economy to protect its wealth from global shocks The chairman of droppRWA has secured $12.5 billion in mandates to tokenized real estate and his plans are to go beyond properties to bring trillions of dollars onchain.

Lombard joins LayerZero exodus as $4 billion in assets switch to Chainlink's bridge

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2026. May. 15. 16:00

Lombard joins LayerZero exodus as $4 billion in assets switch to Chainlink's bridge The shift comes after the Kelp DAO exploit drained $292 million from its LayerZero-powered bridge, increasing concerns over the security of cross-chain infrastructure.

CME, ICE push U.S. regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid over manipulation risks

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2026. May. 15. 15:46

CME, ICE push U.S. regulators to scrutinize Hyperliquid over manipulation risks CME Group and ICE have reportedly warned the CFTC and Capitol Hill officials that Hyperliquid’s decentralized perpetual futures platform could enable market manipulation and sanctions evasion.

Iran war shows markets no longer sleep

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2026. May. 15. 15:30

Iran war shows markets no longer sleep The latest conflict involving Iran has produced an unexpected proving ground for financial infrastructure, and an unlikely winner has emerged, argues Huang.

Crypto market structure bill clears key hurdle as ethics debate looms over floor vote

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2026. May. 15. 15:21

Crypto market structure bill clears key hurdle as ethics debate looms over floor vote The Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee with bipartisan support, setting up a potential full Senate vote within weeks.

Bitcoin gives up Clarity Act gains as macro rout wipes out leveraged crypto bulls

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2026. May. 15. 14:41

Bitcoin gives up Clarity Act gains as macro rout wipes out leveraged crypto bulls Stocks, gold and crypto slid on Friday while crude oil topped $100 and traders repriced Fed expectations for rate hikes.

Bitcoin tumbles below $79,000 as rising bond yields, inflation worries rattle markets

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2026. May. 15. 14:41

Bitcoin tumbles below $79,000 as rising bond yields, inflation worries rattle markets Stocks, gold and crypto slide while crude oil tops $100 and traders rapidly reprice Fed expectations for rate hikes.

Kraken parent Payward cuts 150 staff, streamlining business ahead of planned IPO

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2026. May. 15. 14:12

Kraken parent Payward cuts 150 staff, streamlining business ahead of planned IPO The crypto exchange is also seeking fresh funding at a $20 billion valuation as it ramps up acquisitions and prepares for a public listing.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: BNB is only gainer as index drops 2%

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2026. May. 15. 13:22

CoinDesk 20 performance update: BNB is only gainer as index drops 2% BNB (BNB) rose 0.4% while Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.3% from Thursday.

XRP gives back gains after Senate crypto bill sparks 5% rally

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2026. May. 15. 13:17

XRP gives back gains after Senate crypto bill sparks 5% rally XRP stayed pinned below resistance even as derivatives activity surged ahead of a key Senate vote that could formally reinforce the token’s commodity status.

Strategy to repurchase $1.5 billion of 2029 convertible bonds using cash or bitcoin sales

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2026. May. 15. 12:38

Strategy to repurchase $1.5 billion of 2029 convertible bonds using cash or bitcoin sales Led by Michael Saylor, the company aims to retire half of its outstanding 0% 2029 converts as it restructures liabilities tied to its bitcoin treasury strategy.

Winklevoss’ Gemini jumps 25% on $100 million bitcoin infusion despite deepening losses

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2026. May. 15. 12:12

Winklevoss’ Gemini jumps 25% on $100 million bitcoin infusion despite deepening losses Gemini's revenue improved 42% year-over-year to $50.3 million, helping narrow its net loss by 27% from $149.3 million a year earlier.

OKX, Korea Investment and Securities said to be in talks for 40% of Coinone

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2026. May. 15. 11:52

OKX, Korea Investment and Securities said to be in talks for 40% of Coinone OKX's planned move into the South Korean market would echo that of Binance, which completed its acquisition of Seoul-based Gopax last year.

Wall Street is starting to notice one of crypto’s smartest AI bets

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2026. May. 15. 11:30

Wall Street is starting to notice one of crypto’s smartest AI bets A growing spotlight on Nof1’s Alpha Arena suggests SUI Group and Karatage may have gotten early to one of the most important experiments in finance: teaching AI how to trade in real markets.

Hyperliquid leads 24-hour gains as altcoins pace bitcoin

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2026. May. 15. 10:58

Hyperliquid leads 24-hour gains as altcoins pace bitcoin HYPE’s surge is being fueled by Bitwise’s new spot Hyperliquid ETF and Coinbase’s expanded role as Hyperliquid’s official USDC treasury deployer.

Hana Bank to acquire $670 million stake in Upbit operator Dunamu

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2026. May. 15. 10:24

Hana Bank to acquire $670 million stake in Upbit operator Dunamu The South Korean bank announced plans for a won-pegged stablecoin, blockchain remittances and tokenized securities.

Thorchain halts trading after $10 million cross-chain exploit, RUNE token drops 12%

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2026. May. 15. 10:21

Thorchain halts trading after $10 million cross-chain exploit, RUNE token drops 12% The cross-chain liquidity protocol paused all trading and signing on Friday after an attacker drained roughly $10.8 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base.

IREN closes $3 billion convertible notes deal amid AI infrastructure expansion

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2026. May. 15. 09:58

IREN closes $3 billion convertible notes deal amid AI infrastructure expansion Bitcoin miner turned AI infrastructure operator secures one of the sector’s largest financings as investor demand drives multiple upsizes.

Strategy’s STRC stock logs record $1.5 billion trading volume, funds 11,707 bitcoin purchase

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2026. May. 15. 09:21

Strategy’s STRC stock logs record $1.5 billion trading volume, funds 11,707 bitcoin purchase Heavy trading volume ahead of the ex-dividend date pushed STRC to its busiest session on record.

The U.S. stock market is getting close to dot-com bubble peak valuations

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2026. May. 15. 08:19

The U.S. stock market is getting close to dot-com bubble peak valuations The Shiller cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio for U.S. stocks is nearing the 1999 peak seen during the dot-com bubble.

CLARITY will strengthen dollar stablecoins, but Asia wins on yield: HashKey Research

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2026. May. 15. 06:47

CLARITY will strengthen dollar stablecoins, but Asia wins on yield: HashKey Research HashKey says U.S. regulatory clarity may unlock institutional adoption of crypto and reinforce USD stablecoins globally, though stricter yield rules could push capital toward Asian markets offering higher returns.

Cardano whales now hold 67% of ADA supply in highest share since 2020

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2026. May. 15. 05:28

Cardano whales now hold 67% of ADA supply in highest share since 2020 Wallets holding at least one million ADA now control 25.09 billion tokens, the highest share since July 2020, even as Cardano's TVL has bled to $137 million from a December 2024 peak of $686 million, per Santiment and DefiLlama data.

Lawyer behind Arbitrum crypto seizure fight now targets Tether for $344 million

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2026. May. 15. 05:04

Lawyer behind Arbitrum crypto seizure fight now targets Tether for $344 million Charles Gerstein wants a federal judge to order Tether to transfer OFAC-frozen USDT tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to victims holding unpaid terrorism judgments

Bitcoin is still stuck below its 200-day average. Treasury yields may be the reason.

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2026. May. 15. 04:54

Bitcoin is still stuck below its 200-day average. Treasury yields may be the reason. Rising yields may act as a headwind for assets like bitcoin and gold while potentially benefiting tokenized Treasury markets.

The two- and ten-year Treasury yields hit a 12-month high. Bitcoin is still stuck below its 200-day average.

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2026. May. 15. 04:54

The two- and ten-year Treasury yields hit a 12-month high. Bitcoin is still stuck below its 200-day average. Rising yields may act as a headwind for assets like bitcoin and gold while potentially benefiting tokenized Treasury markets.

XRP, DOGE surge 5%, bitcoin above $81,000 as CLARITY Act clears Senate banking panel

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2026. May. 15. 04:27

XRP, DOGE surge 5%, bitcoin above $81,000 as CLARITY Act clears Senate banking panel Crypto majors bid higher Friday after the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee in a 15-9 bipartisan vote, with XRP and dogecoin leading the cohort even as broader risk assets sold off on Trump's comments that the US does not need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Here is why Wall Street is racing to tokenize the entire stock market

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2026. May. 14. 20:36

Here is why Wall Street is racing to tokenize the entire stock market Tokenization has been the narrative of 2026. Executing on that narrative is trickier, but proponents say the benefits are massive if they pull it off.

Bitcoin hits $82,000, Coinbase leads crypto stock gains as Clarity Act advances

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2026. May. 14. 17:51

Bitcoin hits $82,000, Coinbase leads crypto stock gains as Clarity Act advances The upbeat public debut of AI chipmaker Cerebras is also helping to lift both crypto and traditional markets.

Cerebras shares skyrocket 100% after $5.5 billion IPO amid AI stock frenzy

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2026. May. 14. 17:12

Cerebras shares skyrocket 100% after $5.5 billion IPO amid AI stock frenzy The AI infrastructure company began trading Thursday as investors continue pouring capital into artificial intelligence stocks.

Cerebras shares skyrocket 100% after $5.5B IPO amid AI stock frenzy

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2026. May. 14. 17:12

Cerebras shares skyrocket 100% after $5.5B IPO amid AI stock frenzy The AI infrastructure company began trading Thursday as investors continue pouring capital into artificial intelligence stocks.

Clarity Act clears U.S. Senate committee, on its way to a final test in Congress

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2026. May. 14. 17:08

Clarity Act clears U.S. Senate committee, on its way to a final test in Congress After a bipartisan approval in the Senate Banking Committee, the crypto market structure bill now advances to a final overhaul aimed at Senate and House passage.

CME dives further into $85 trillion digital assets market with Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures

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2026. May. 14. 16:25

CME dives further into $85 trillion digital assets market with Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures A CME group executive said the demand grew with average daily trading volume in his firms’ suite increasing by 43% year-to date.

U.S. senators lament failure to win bipartisan support, yet, on crypto Clarity Act

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2026. May. 14. 15:57

U.S. senators lament failure to win bipartisan support, yet, on crypto Clarity Act In the hearing to advance the market structure bill to its next stage, lawmakers from both parties granted lengthy talks hadn't yet found needed common ground.

Kraken to replace LayerZero with Chainlink to bridge assets across blockchains

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2026. May. 14. 15:17

Kraken to replace LayerZero with Chainlink to bridge assets across blockchains The decision sees a total of over $3 billion in total value locked migrating after a $292 million LayerZero-powered bridge exploit involving Kelp.

Crypto for Advisors: Stablecoins: finance's new rails

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2026. May. 14. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Stablecoins: finance's new rails Stablecoins are moving beyond crypto into real-world finance, becoming vital B2B cross-border payment and treasury infrastructure, valued for efficiency, speed and regulatory compliance.

LIVE: Senate Banking Committee advances Clarity Act to full Senate floor

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2026. May. 14. 14:00

LIVE: Senate Banking Committee advances Clarity Act to full Senate floor The Senate Banking Committee debated amendments before ultimately voting on the market structure legislation on Thursday.

LIVE: Senate Banking Committee holds key hearing to advance Clarity Act

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2026. May. 14. 14:00

LIVE: Senate Banking Committee holds key hearing to advance Clarity Act The Senate Banking Committee will debate amendments before ultimately voting on the market structure legislation on Thursday.

Why bitcoin’s recent climb to $80,000 might just be a temporary liquidity squeeze

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2026. May. 14. 13:44

Why bitcoin’s recent climb to $80,000 might just be a temporary liquidity squeeze Spot ETF outflows and a hawkish Federal Reserve are creating a "macro ceiling" that makes a new all-time high unlikely without a major geopolitical shift.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) rises 1.7%, leading index higher

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2026. May. 14. 13:27

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) rises 1.7%, leading index higher Ripple (XRP) gained 1.6%, joining Bittensor (TAO) as a top performer.

BlackRock, Janus Henderson tokenized funds get instant redemptions with new $1 billion facility

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2026. May. 14. 13:00

BlackRock, Janus Henderson tokenized funds get instant redemptions with new $1 billion facility A new credit facility by Grove aims to allow instant redemptions into stablecoins from BlackRock's BUIDL and Janus Henderson's money market funds, reducing settlement time from days to instantaneous.

Stablecoin-powered neobank Fasset raises $51 million to expand across emerging markets

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2026. May. 14. 13:00

Stablecoin-powered neobank Fasset raises $51 million to expand across emerging markets The Shariah-compliant digital bank is part of a growing wave of fintech startups building banking and payments services on top of blockchain and stablecoin rails.

Turnkey raises $12.5 million in round backed by Circle Ventures and Sequoia Capital

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2026. May. 14. 13:00

Turnkey raises $12.5 million in round backed by Circle Ventures and Sequoia Capital The new capital will primarily fund the development and public launch of Turnkey Verifiable Cloud, a secure computing product for digital assets.

XRP edges higher while bitcoin, ether and dogecoin slip, keeping focus on $1.49 breakout zone

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2026. May. 14. 12:48

XRP edges higher while bitcoin, ether and dogecoin slip, keeping focus on $1.49 breakout zone XRP outperformed major tokens during a volatile session, with a late volume burst pushing price back toward resistance that has capped rallies for weeks.

Coinbase backs Hyperliquid stablecoin push as DeFi trading volumes climb

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2026. May. 14. 12:13

Coinbase backs Hyperliquid stablecoin push as DeFi trading volumes climb Coinbase will manage USDC liquidity on Hyperliquid, deepening ties with one of crypto’s fastest-growing trading platforms.

Strive’s SATA to become first U.S. listed security to pay daily cash dividends

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2026. May. 14. 12:00

Strive’s SATA to become first U.S. listed security to pay daily cash dividends The daily payout structure lifts the effective yield to 13.88% as the company eliminates all debt and expands its bitcoin treasury strategy.

Bank of England ready to water down 'overly conservative' stablecoin proposals: FT

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2026. May. 14. 11:53

Bank of England ready to water down 'overly conservative' stablecoin proposals: FT Restrictions proposed by the BOE prompted criticism from the crypto industry, which said they risked preventing the U.K. from being competitive in the digital economy.

Bitcoin’s recent $80,000 breakout was led by something other than U.S. spot buyers, data show

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2026. May. 14. 11:36

Bitcoin’s recent $80,000 breakout was led by something other than U.S. spot buyers, data show The rally was led by leveraged traders and not U.S.-based spot buyers. Hence, its. sustainability is being questioned.

Bullish misses first-quarter revenue estimates as services fall short

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2026. May. 14. 11:16

Bullish misses first-quarter revenue estimates as services fall short The company also missed bottom-line forecasts. The shares fell before rebounding as the broader market advanced.

Bullish misses first-quarter revenue estimates on weaker crypto trading activity

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2026. May. 14. 11:16

Bullish misses first-quarter revenue estimates on weaker crypto trading activity The company also missed bottom-line forecasts; shares were down nearly 8% in pre-market trading.

Bullish misses first-quarter revenue estimates as transaction revenue slips

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2026. May. 14. 11:16

Bullish misses first-quarter revenue estimates as transaction revenue slips The crypto platform posted weaker-than-expected revenue as adjusted transaction revenue declined from a year earlier.

Cerebras, OpenAI, SpaceX: The IPO pipeline that could drain crypto

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2026. May. 14. 10:58

Cerebras, OpenAI, SpaceX: The IPO pipeline that could drain crypto Cerebras Systems’ $5.5 billion IPO and soaring semiconductor stocks underscore how investor attention has shifted from bitcoin to artificial intelligence in 2026.

Bitcoin stuck below $80,000 as leveraged longs unwind, altcoins slide

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2026. May. 14. 10:42

Bitcoin stuck below $80,000 as leveraged longs unwind, altcoins slide Crypto markets weakened as inflation fears hit risk assets, triggering long liquidations, negative derivatives flows and renewed pressure on altcoins.

Moody’s assigns Aaa-mf assessments to Fidelity International and BlackRock tokenized money market funds

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2026. May. 14. 08:49

Moody’s assigns Aaa-mf assessments to Fidelity International and BlackRock tokenized money market funds The assessment suggest the highest level of credit quality, liquidity and capital preservation.

Moody’s assigns Aaa-mf assessments to Fidelity and BlackRock tokenized money market funds

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2026. May. 14. 08:49

Moody’s assigns Aaa-mf assessments to Fidelity and BlackRock tokenized money market funds The assessment suggest the highest level of credit quality, liquidity and capital preservation.

Moody’s awards top rating to Fidelity and BlackRock's tokenized money market funds

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2026. May. 14. 08:49

Moody’s awards top rating to Fidelity and BlackRock's tokenized money market funds The AAA rating signals the highest level of credit quality, liquidity and capital preservation.

Bitcoin investors yanked $635 million from spot ETFs in a day. Here's what it means for price

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2026. May. 14. 06:08

Bitcoin investors yanked $635 million from spot ETFs in a day. Here's what it means for price The single-largest outflow since late January comes as bitcoin turns lower from the 200-day moving average.

Claude helps recover $395,000 in bitcoin trapped on a computer for years

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2026. May. 14. 05:34

Claude helps recover $395,000 in bitcoin trapped on a computer for years The owner had been trying for eight weeks to brute-force the password on their current Blockchain.com wallet, testing roughly 3.5 trillion combinations using the btcrecover service on a rented computing chip.

TRUMP token down 5% as namesake handset begins shipping next week

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2026. May. 14. 04:52

TRUMP token down 5% as namesake handset begins shipping next week Trump Mobile's T1 handset appears to be a re-skinned HTC U24 with assembly done in the U.S.

Solana drops 5%, bitcoin below $80,000 as Xi warns Trump on Taiwan conflict

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2026. May. 14. 04:43

Solana drops 5%, bitcoin below $80,000 as Xi warns Trump on Taiwan conflict Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump of potential conflict over Taiwan during the first U.S. presidential visit to China in nearly a decade.

Ethereum app builder Consensys has delayed its potential IPO until fall

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2026. May. 13. 19:01

Ethereum app builder Consensys has delayed its potential IPO until fall The MetaMask wallet builder had reportedly engaged bankers from JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to lead the process.

The Protocol: Solana’s ‘Alpenglow’ upgrade is live for testing

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2026. May. 13. 16:48

The Protocol: Solana’s ‘Alpenglow’ upgrade is live for testing Also: LayerZero apology, Ronin layer-2 transition and ‘Clear Signing’

Metaplanet delays preferred share listing amid challenging Japanese market structure

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2026. May. 13. 16:43

Metaplanet delays preferred share listing amid challenging Japanese market structure CEO Simon Gerovich says regulatory and infrastructure challenges are slowing the launch of Metaplanet's perpetual preferred share.

UK parliament to probe Nigel Farage’s $6.8 million donation from crypto billionaire

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2026. May. 13. 16:34

UK parliament to probe Nigel Farage’s $6.8 million donation from crypto billionaire If found guilty of violating the Parliamentary code of conduct, the Reform UK party leader could be suspended from the House of Commons.

Bitcoin buyers with long-term 'conviction' surges 300% with most recent buyers sitting on profits

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2026. May. 13. 16:00

Bitcoin buyers with long-term 'conviction' surges 300% with most recent buyers sitting on profits Bitcoin held by so-called conviction buyers has surged to nearly 4 million BTC, a roughly 300% increase since late 2025.

In the green: 70% of long-term holders are in profit as the bitcoin floor hardens

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2026. May. 13. 16:00

In the green: 70% of long-term holders are in profit as the bitcoin floor hardens Bitcoin held by so-called conviction buyers has surged to nearly 4 million BTC, a roughly 300% increase since late 2025.

Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin vs. gold: 26% relative undervaluation

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2026. May. 13. 15:44

Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin vs. gold: 26% relative undervaluation In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Dovile Silenskyte provides an alternative to the “bitcoin as a risk asset” narrative. Then, Joshua de Vos shares insights and analysis on global exchanges.

Telecom giant KDDI to acquire 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group in $65 million deal

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2026. May. 13. 15:11

Telecom giant KDDI to acquire 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group in $65 million deal The companies signed a business alliance for revenue sharing, referral fees and customer referrals to expand crypto access in Japan.

Clarity Act amendments would remake key parts of crypto bill but have doubtful future

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2026. May. 13. 15:01

Clarity Act amendments would remake key parts of crypto bill but have doubtful future The U.S. crypto market structure bill is being targeted with dozens of amendments aiming to change or add to the text as its Senate hearing approaches.

Animoca-backed NUVA connects Figure's $19 billion of tokenized assets to Ethereum

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2026. May. 13. 15:00

Animoca-backed NUVA connects Figure's $19 billion of tokenized assets to Ethereum The protocol, led by veteran BNY executive Anthony Moro, aims to connect real-world assets with DeFi markets, starting with home equity lines of credit and Treasuries.

Crypto wallet provider Ledger puts U.S. IPO plans on hold due to market conditions

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2026. May. 13. 14:42

Crypto wallet provider Ledger puts U.S. IPO plans on hold due to market conditions The French crypto security firm, which is said to have explored a potential $4 billion U.S. listing, is reassessing its public market plans as volatile conditions weigh on investor appetite for crypto IPOs.

It’s time for clarity for America’s digital asset markets

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2026. May. 13. 14:17

It’s time for clarity for America’s digital asset markets Recent polls have shown that registered voters want America to set the rules for global finance, reinforcing why the Senate must act now, explains Smith.

Anthropic, OpenAI tokens plunge as AI firms say pre-IPO share transfers are invalid

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2026. May. 13. 13:22

Anthropic, OpenAI tokens plunge as AI firms say pre-IPO share transfers are invalid Tokens on Solana that claim to track the private-market valuations of Anthropic and OpenAI dropped sharply this week after both AI companies warned that the structures used to back the tokens may be invalid.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: SUI drops 3.2% as index trades lower

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2026. May. 13. 13:19

CoinDesk 20 performance update: SUI drops 3.2% as index trades lower Bittensor (TAO), down 2.7% from Tuesday, joined Sui (SUI) as an underperformer.

Live markets: Bitcoin dips below $80,000 as producer price inflation surges to 6%

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2026. May. 13. 13:12

Live markets: Bitcoin dips below $80,000 as producer price inflation surges to 6% U.S. PPI surged well above forecasts in April, reviving concerns that rising oil prices and Iran-related supply risks may feed another inflation wave.

The 2020 signal returns: Why the copper-to-gold breakout could point to bitcoin breakout

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2026. May. 13. 12:18

The 2020 signal returns: Why the copper-to-gold breakout could point to bitcoin breakout The ratio has climbed above its 200-day moving average for the first time meaningfully since September 2020, a move that has historically preceded major bitcoin rallies.

Bitcoin holds below $81,000 with Trump-Xi talks on the horizon

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2026. May. 13. 11:14

Bitcoin holds below $81,000 with Trump-Xi talks on the horizon Bitcoin held steady before President Donald Trump's with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

The $82,000 battle: bitcoin tests key resistance zone to form next major breakout

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2026. May. 13. 10:25

The $82,000 battle: bitcoin tests key resistance zone to form next major breakout BTC is fighting a technical battle as it trades just below two closely watched long-term trend indicators: the 200-day Simple Moving Average and the 200-day Exponential Moving Average.

Charles Schwab begins U.S. rollout of spot crypto trading for retail customers

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2026. May. 13. 10:24

Charles Schwab begins U.S. rollout of spot crypto trading for retail customers An initial group of clients can now trade bitcoin and ether on the Schwab Crypto platform.

EToro reiterates commitment to crypto despite falling activity in Q1

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2026. May. 13. 10:12

EToro reiterates commitment to crypto despite falling activity in Q1 CEO Yoni Assia says he’s bullish on crypto and expects to see it back to all-time highs this year even as crypto derivatives trading on eToro dropped.

XRP tops bitcoin, ether volumes on major South Korean exchanges

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2026. May. 13. 06:30

XRP tops bitcoin, ether volumes on major South Korean exchanges XRP/KRW was the most traded pair on Upbit and second on Bithumb, a familiar Korean market signal that has often preceded sharper moves in the token.

Bitcoin back above $81,000 after hot CPI print, BNB, DOGE lead majors gains

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2026. May. 13. 04:42

Bitcoin back above $81,000 after hot CPI print, BNB, DOGE lead majors gains Bitcoin rolled back to $81,200 after dipping to $79,800 on Tuesday's hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, while BNB zoomed 2.5% over 24 hours and dogecoin added 1.3% as crypto funds saw their strongest weekly inflows in months.

Nevada regulators push back after prediction market conference blames them for move

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2026. May. 13. 04:04

Nevada regulators push back after prediction market conference blames them for move Spokesperson for regulator denies that it put pressure on ARIA Resort & Casino for hosting Predict 2026

JPMorgan files to launch new tokenized fund as Wall Street tokenization race heats up

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2026. May. 12. 21:18

JPMorgan files to launch new tokenized fund as Wall Street tokenization race heats up The global banking giant is expanding its tokenized money market lineup, following BlackRock's similar move just a few days ago.

The Ethereum Foundation unveils new 'Clear Signing' standard to stop users from approving malicious crypto transactions

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2026. May. 12. 17:31

The Ethereum Foundation unveils new 'Clear Signing' standard to stop users from approving malicious crypto transactions The move comes after billions in losses from phishing attacks and wallet drains, with Ethereum pushing to make transaction approvals safer and easier to understand.

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed board ahead of expected Chair vote

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2026. May. 12. 17:29

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed board ahead of expected Chair vote Warsh’s confirmation to the Fed board positions the crypto-linked investor to replace Jerome Powell as chair amid inflation and digital asset policy debates.

Privacy emerges as crypto’s next 'killer app,' with Arc, Canton and Tempo topping $1 billion in funding

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2026. May. 12. 16:33

Privacy emerges as crypto’s next 'killer app,' with Arc, Canton and Tempo topping $1 billion in funding New fundraising rounds for three institution-focused blockchains show how regulation, privacy and corporate competition are reshaping crypto infrastructure, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.

U.S. CFTC in talks with every major pro sports league on policing prediction markets

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2026. May. 12. 15:38

U.S. CFTC in talks with every major pro sports league on policing prediction markets Chairman Michael Selig says the agency has already taken several states to court to prove that sports contracts aren't just betting but that they're derivatives.

Bitcoin’s bull-bear cycle indicator turns green for first time since March 2023

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2026. May. 12. 15:31

Bitcoin’s bull-bear cycle indicator turns green for first time since March 2023 While some experts point to $90,000 as the next explosive level, others caution that this new "early bull" signal isn't a guaranteed crystal ball.

Binance's chief marketing officer Rachel Conlan to leave the exchange

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2026. May. 12. 15:25

Binance's chief marketing officer Rachel Conlan to leave the exchange Eowyn Chen, former CEO of Trust Wallet, will serve as her interim replacement.