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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 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.

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.

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.

Crypto’s regulatory tailwind runs into a potential rates reset

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2026. May. 15. 11:30

Crypto’s regulatory tailwind runs into a potential rates reset Your day-ahead look for May 15, 2026

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

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.

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.

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 $5.5B 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clarity Act markup leaves bitcoin unstirred

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2026. May. 14. 11:26

Clarity Act markup leaves bitcoin unstirred Your day-ahead look for May 14, 2026

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tokenized Treasuries hit $15 billion as bitcoin stalls, Fed rate-rise concerns build

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2026. May. 13. 11:51

Tokenized Treasuries hit $15 billion as bitcoin stalls, Fed rate-rise concerns build Your day-ahead look for May 13, 2026

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.

Stablecoin yield infrastructure project raises $13.5M in round led by Sky Ecosystem

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2026. May. 12. 16:35

Stablecoin yield infrastructure project raises $13.5M in round led by Sky Ecosystem Osero is coming with three products: Earn, App, and Foundry.

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.

Live markets: What's next as bitcoin holds $80,000, while stocks sink, yields rise on ugly inflation print

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2026. May. 12. 15:04

Live markets: What's next as bitcoin holds $80,000, while stocks sink, yields rise on ugly inflation print Inflation rose to a three-year high in April, according to this morning's Consumer Price Index report.

Live markets: Bitcoin briefly falls below $80,000, as stocks tumble, yields rise on ugly inflation print

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2026. May. 12. 15:04

Live markets: Bitcoin briefly falls below $80,000, as stocks tumble, yields rise on ugly inflation print Inflation rose to a three-year high in April, according to this morning's Consumer Price Index report.

Live markets: Bitcoin climbs back to $80,800 as U.S. stocks bounce into the close

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2026. May. 12. 15:04

Live markets: Bitcoin climbs back to $80,800 as U.S. stocks bounce into the close Inflation rose to a three-year high in April, according to this morning's Consumer Price Index report.

Spot XRP ETFs attract biggest inflows since January

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2026. May. 12. 14:08

Spot XRP ETFs attract biggest inflows since January The five U.S.-listed spot XRP funds pulled in $25.8 million on Monday, the largest single-day net inflow since Jan. 5, even as ether spot ETFs shed nearly $17 million.

France’s central banker Beau clashes with Lagarde over private digital euro plans

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2026. May. 12. 13:44

France’s central banker Beau clashes with Lagarde over private digital euro plans France’s central bank deputy governor told CoinDesk public and private European entities need to get involved in digital asset development, diverging sharply from Christine Lagarde’s stance.

EBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion bid, putting bitcoin exposure back in focus

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2026. May. 12. 13:35

EBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion bid, putting bitcoin exposure back in focus The online marketplace's board called the half-cash, half-stock offer "neither credible nor attractive" Tuesday.

Kraken parent, Franklin Templeton to develop onchain investment products

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2026. May. 12. 13:30

Kraken parent, Franklin Templeton to develop onchain investment products The partnership will focus on tokenized yield products, blockchain-based funds and institutional crypto markets.

Elliptic raises $120 million backed by Nasdaq, Deutsche Bank as AI reshapes crypto security

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2026. May. 12. 13:30

Elliptic raises $120 million backed by Nasdaq, Deutsche Bank as AI reshapes crypto security The crypto analytics firm plans to expand its AI-powered monitoring tools as stablecoins and tokenized finance grow rapidly, CEO Simone Maini said.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: SUI drops 4.9%, as index trades lower

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2026. May. 12. 13:16

CoinDesk 20 performance update: SUI drops 4.9%, as index trades lower Bittensor (TAO), down 4.4% from Monday, joined Sui (SUI) as an underperformer.

Hot inflation data pours cold water on Federal Reserve rate cut hopes

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2026. May. 12. 12:47

Hot inflation data pours cold water on Federal Reserve rate cut hopes Bitcoin was trading at $80,814 following the news, down 1.2% over the past 24 hours.

CleanSpark stock slides 9% as quarterly earnings miss estimates on bitcoin holdings loss

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2026. May. 12. 12:35

CleanSpark stock slides 9% as quarterly earnings miss estimates on bitcoin holdings loss CleanSpark reported a net loss of $378.3 million for the quarter ending on March 31, a steep increase from the $138.8 million loss reported the same period last year.

DTCC builds out blockchain-based collateral system with Chainlink integration

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2026. May. 12. 12:15

DTCC builds out blockchain-based collateral system with Chainlink integration The platform tokenizes collateral on blockchain rails and uses smart contracts to enable 24/7 automated collateral management across financial markets.

Exodus dumps 1,000 bitcoin: Why the crypto wallet is cashing out to fund a payments empire

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2026. May. 12. 11:39

Exodus dumps 1,000 bitcoin: Why the crypto wallet is cashing out to fund a payments empire Exodus sold $73.2M in crypto, causing cash, cash equivalents, and stablecoins to jump from $5.2M to $74.4M by the end of Q1 2026.

Bitcoin will 'explode' past $90,000 and hit $126,000, Arthur Hayes says

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2026. May. 12. 11:27

Bitcoin will 'explode' past $90,000 and hit $126,000, Arthur Hayes says Arthur Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder who now runs Maelstrom, said bitcoin's return to its October high is a "foregone conclusion," and he is taking his fund to maximum risk, with HYPE, ZEC, and NEAR as his top altcoin picks.

Crypto markets stalls before inflation data as XRP, SOL rebuffed from key price levels

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2026. May. 12. 11:15

Crypto markets stalls before inflation data as XRP, SOL rebuffed from key price levels Your day-ahead look for May 12, 2026

Bitcoin hovers above key support as equities, crypto retreat

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2026. May. 12. 10:40

Bitcoin hovers above key support as equities, crypto retreat Bitcoin and ether fell as escalating Middle East tensions lifted oil and the dollar, though BTC continued to hold above a key bull market level.

ETH/BTC ratio falls to 10-month low as ether continues to underperform bitcoin

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2026. May. 12. 10:20

ETH/BTC ratio falls to 10-month low as ether continues to underperform bitcoin Widely followed crypto market gauge signals weakening risk appetite as investors continue favoring bitcoin over ether.

Beyond IBIT: A sports betting ETF bitcoin traders may want to watch

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2026. May. 12. 10:11

Beyond IBIT: A sports betting ETF bitcoin traders may want to watch The Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ) and bitcoin share a strong positive correlation, with an interesting twist.

Beyond IBIT: Bitcoin’s surprising link to sports betting ETF is getting harder to ignore

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2026. May. 12. 10:11

Beyond IBIT: Bitcoin’s surprising link to sports betting ETF is getting harder to ignore The Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ) and bitcoin share a strong positive correlation, with an interesting twist.

Galaxy Digital to manage Sharplink’s new $125 million onchain yield play

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2026. May. 12. 09:17

Galaxy Digital to manage Sharplink’s new $125 million onchain yield play The Galaxy Sharplink Onchain Yield Fund would receive $100 million from Sharplink’s staked ETH treasury and $25 million from Galaxy.

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest chases Circle stock as it hits a 2-month high

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2026. May. 12. 09:05

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest chases Circle stock as it hits a 2-month high Circle shares rose 16% to $131.76 on Monday, their highest closing price since March 18.

Anthropic warns against unauthorized stock exposure as token markets imply trillion-dollar valuation

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2026. May. 12. 08:43

Anthropic warns against unauthorized stock exposure as token markets imply trillion-dollar valuation The AI firm says investors should assume indirect access to its private shares is invalid, and transfers of its stock or interests in its stock will not be recognized.

Bitcoin miner MARA sold $1.5 billion of bitcoin as it shifts toward AI infrastructure

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2026. May. 12. 07:42

Bitcoin miner MARA sold $1.5 billion of bitcoin as it shifts toward AI infrastructure While the miner said bitcoin remains its operational foundation, first-quarter results point to a company increasingly built around power, data centers and AI demand.

Aave launches binding Arbitrum vote to move $71 million in disputed ETH

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2026. May. 12. 06:35

Aave launches binding Arbitrum vote to move $71 million in disputed ETH Arbitrum delegates begin the binding governance process to transfer disputed exploit funds to Aave, while North Korean terrorism creditors continue fighting for ownership in Manhattan court

'Bitcoin transactions can be monitored’: Ray Dalio explains why central banks won’t touch BTC

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2026. May. 12. 05:43

'Bitcoin transactions can be monitored’: Ray Dalio explains why central banks won’t touch BTC Ray Dalio joins the privacy debate, saying Bitcoin’s full transparency makes it less likely to be adopted by central banks.

Ripple-linked XRP holds near $1.46 as breakout attempt fades despite $200 million raise

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2026. May. 12. 04:56

Ripple-linked XRP holds near $1.46 as breakout attempt fades despite $200 million raise XRP briefly pushed toward $1.49 on heavy volume before stalling again near a resistance zone that has capped rallies for months.

Ripple-linked XRP holds near $1.46 as breakout attempt fades

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2026. May. 12. 04:56

Ripple-linked XRP holds near $1.46 as breakout attempt fades XRP briefly pushed toward $1.49 on heavy volume before stalling again near a resistance zone that has capped rallies for months.

Bitcoin briefly hits $82,000, SOL, DOGE higher as Michael Burry warns of stock crash

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2026. May. 12. 04:32

Bitcoin briefly hits $82,000, SOL, DOGE higher as Michael Burry warns of stock crash Bitcoin held above $81,000 after touching $82,026 overnight, while solana led the major altcoins on the week as The Big Short investor warned the Nasdaq 100 had reached dot-com bubble territory and oil zoomed past $105 on fresh Iran ceasefire doubts.

Clarity Act, in the flesh, unveiled by U.S. Senate Banking Committee before hearing

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2026. May. 12. 04:25

Clarity Act, in the flesh, unveiled by U.S. Senate Banking Committee before hearing The crypto market structure bill had already been making the industry rounds behind closed doors, but the lawmakers have released the text before their vote.

Bitcoin’s floor looks firmer at $80,000, but traders still don’t trust the breakout

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2026. May. 12. 04:07

Bitcoin’s floor looks firmer at $80,000, but traders still don’t trust the breakout BTC has recovered from Friday’s jobs-driven dip, but Enflux says overhead resistance remains intact while Glassnode’s market structure data suggests traders are buying the rally while still positioning for downside.

'A big nothing burger': A Q&A with Strategy's Michael Saylor on selling bitcoin

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2026. May. 11. 20:21

'A big nothing burger': A Q&A with Strategy's Michael Saylor on selling bitcoin Michael Saylor sat down with CoinDesk on selling bitcoin for dividends, retiring debt with STRC proceeds, and why critics who say Strategy buys the weekly top are missing the point.

'I don’t think that’s crazy': Here is why Circle is betting on new $3 billion blockchain

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2026. May. 11. 19:51

'I don’t think that’s crazy': Here is why Circle is betting on new $3 billion blockchain The USDC stablecoin issuer is betting Arc can become Wall Street’s blockchain rail for payments and tokenized finance, though analysts still see it as speculative.

Kraken parent Payward seeks fresh funding at $20 billion valuation ahead of planned IPO

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2026. May. 11. 18:42

Kraken parent Payward seeks fresh funding at $20 billion valuation ahead of planned IPO The crypto exchange operator is pursuing a new fundraising round as it ramps up acquisitions across derivatives and stablecoins while laying the groundwork for a future public listing.

Anchorage is stepping back from Robinhood and Kraken-backed stablecoin group

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2026. May. 11. 16:30

Anchorage is stepping back from Robinhood and Kraken-backed stablecoin group Anchorage Digital co-founder and CEO Nathan McCauley said there will be ‘increased neutrality’ from his firm on stablecoins.

Why the TradFi takeover of crypto might not be the death blow analysts expect

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2026. May. 11. 16:29

Why the TradFi takeover of crypto might not be the death blow analysts expect Gate’s CBO argues that Bloomberg’s warning of a TradFi takeover is "oversimplified," noting that global exchanges evolved past fee-only models years ago.

Banking groups escalate fight over stablecoin yield ahead of Senate vote

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2026. May. 11. 14:43

Banking groups escalate fight over stablecoin yield ahead of Senate vote The American Bankers Association amplified warnings the Senate’s Clarity Act could push deposit flight into stablecoins unless lawmakers tighten yield limits.

Corpay taps BVNK to bring stablecoin wallets to corporate payments

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2026. May. 11. 14:34

Corpay taps BVNK to bring stablecoin wallets to corporate payments Corpay will use stablecoin rails in its treasury operations to improve capital efficiency, reduce reliance on pre-funded accounts, and move funds across its global footprint.

The biggest consensus overhaul in Solana history is officially live for testing

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2026. May. 11. 14:18

The biggest consensus overhaul in Solana history is officially live for testing The upgrade, known as Alpenglow, is live on a community test cluster, said Solana core developer Anza.

Ripple raises $200 million from Neuberger Berman to expand its Ripple Prime platform

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2026. May. 11. 13:47

Ripple raises $200 million from Neuberger Berman to expand its Ripple Prime platform Ripple announced its agreement with the global investment firm Monday, noting that Ripple Prime’s revenue has tripled in the last year, when. it acquired it for $1.25 billion.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: SUI surges 25% over weekend

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2026. May. 11. 13:17

CoinDesk 20 performance update: SUI surges 25% over weekend Cronos (CRO), up 9.7% from Friday, joined Sui (SUI) as a top performer.

Tom Lee's Bitmine slows down ether purchases after already buying 1 million tokens this year

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2026. May. 11. 12:56

Tom Lee's Bitmine slows down ether purchases after already buying 1 million tokens this year The firm bought roughly 26,000 ether last week, a sharp decline from the average of the previous weeks' 100,000.

Strategy buys 535 bitcoin for $43 million days after signaling potential BTC sales

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2026. May. 11. 12:17

Strategy buys 535 bitcoin for $43 million days after signaling potential BTC sales Last week's purchases were funded by sales of the company's common stock.

Ronin set to transition to Ethereum layer 2 from independent sidechain

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2026. May. 11. 12:11

Ronin set to transition to Ethereum layer 2 from independent sidechain The purpose behind the migration is to enhance security, tokenomics and scalability, said Ronin, which suffered the largest DeFi bridge exploit on record in 2022.

Bitcoin funds capture $700 million as institutions place their bets

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2026. May. 11. 11:15

Bitcoin funds capture $700 million as institutions place their bets Your day-ahead look for May 11, 2026

Michael Saylor’s latest tax strategy echoes Strategy’s 2022 bitcoin sale

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2026. May. 11. 10:57

Michael Saylor’s latest tax strategy echoes Strategy’s 2022 bitcoin sale Michael Saylor confirmed the company was prepared to sell bitcoin, reviving a tax loss harvesting strategy first used in 2022.

Trump fans put millions of dollars into a gold phone and a memecoin. Neither has gone well

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2026. May. 11. 10:56

Trump fans put millions of dollars into a gold phone and a memecoin. Neither has gone well Nearly 600,000 deposits worth $60 million have been collected for a gold T1 phone that has not been delivered to a single confirmed buyer, with terms quietly rewritten in April to remove delivery guarantees.

Circle raises $222 million for Arc blockchain token sale at $3 billion valuation

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2026. May. 11. 10:50

Circle raises $222 million for Arc blockchain token sale at $3 billion valuation Circle raised $222 million for its Arc blockchain token at a $3 billion valuation, drawing backing from BlackRock, Apollo and Bullish.

Circle raises $222 million for Arc, beats Q1 earnings estimates but misses on revenue

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2026. May. 11. 10:50

Circle raises $222 million for Arc, beats Q1 earnings estimates but misses on revenue Circle raised $222 million for its Arc blockchain token at a $3 billion valuation, drawing backing from BlackRock, Apollo and Bullish.

Bitcoin whipsaws on CME open as Iran tensions pressure crypto markets

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2026. May. 11. 10:28

Bitcoin whipsaws on CME open as Iran tensions pressure crypto markets BTC briefly topped $82,400 before slipping below $81,000 as traders repositioned around CME futures open and geopolitical risks rattled markets.

Canton Network’s Digital Asset targets $2 billion valuation in a16z crypto-led raise: Bloomberg

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2026. May. 11. 10:14

Canton Network’s Digital Asset targets $2 billion valuation in a16z crypto-led raise: Bloomberg Sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg the fundraiser is expected to close in the coming weeks and the final amount might vary.

MARA expected to post Q1 losses as investors look ahead to AI growth strategy

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2026. May. 11. 10:03

MARA expected to post Q1 losses as investors look ahead to AI growth strategy Investors look beyond bitcoin volatility towards long term AI infrastructure and data center revenue opportunities.

Bitcoin, Nasdaq investors are celebrating, while U.S. consumers turn gloomy

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2026. May. 11. 08:05

Bitcoin, Nasdaq investors are celebrating, while U.S. consumers turn gloomy Bitcoin and Nasdaq have rallied sharply, but U.S. consumer sentiment has fallen to historic lows, highlighting a widening Wall Street–Main Street divide.

New Fed chair, Base's Azul upgrade, corporate earnings: Crypto Week Ahead

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2026. May. 11. 07:46

New Fed chair, Base's Azul upgrade, corporate earnings: Crypto Week Ahead Your look at what's coming in the week starting May 11.

Bitcoin mining pools with 75% of BTC hashrate join open standard for block construction

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2026. May. 11. 06:01

Bitcoin mining pools with 75% of BTC hashrate join open standard for block construction Foundry, AntPool, F2Pool, SpiderPool, and MARA Pool are among seven pools joining the Stratum V2 working group, putting nearly three-quarters of global bitcoin hashrate behind a protocol that returns block construction decisions to individual miners.

XRP spikes 2.5%, beating bitcoin and ether, in breakout above $1.45

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2026. May. 11. 05:07

XRP spikes 2.5%, beating bitcoin and ether, in breakout above $1.45 Sharp move through resistance came with one of the biggest volume spikes in weeks, though profit-taking quickly emerged near session highs.

A bitcoin whale that went silent in 2013 moves $40 million in BTC

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2026. May. 11. 04:06

A bitcoin whale that went silent in 2013 moves $40 million in BTC A long-dormant whale woke up Sunday, moving millions worth of bitcoin on-chain.

Policy at Consensus Miami: State of Crypto

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2026. May. 10. 18:30

Policy at Consensus Miami: State of Crypto This was a hectic week.

Agentic commerce will run on crypto rails, PayPal and Google reps tell Consensus Miami

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2026. May. 10. 14:00

Agentic commerce will run on crypto rails, PayPal and Google reps tell Consensus Miami Senior figures from PayPal and Google Cloud said open payment protocols, machine-readable merchant catalogs and multi-party crypto custody are needed to scale agentic commerce.

Bored Ape NFTs are finally making a comeback as crypto traders rediscover their appetite for risk

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2026. May. 10. 13:00

Bored Ape NFTs are finally making a comeback as crypto traders rediscover their appetite for risk BAYC floor prices have doubled in a month as traders rotate back into speculative crypto bets, reviving hopes of a broader NFT recovery.

Trump Media’s Q1 loss widens to $406 million on bitcoin, CRO markdowns

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2026. May. 09. 17:28

Trump Media’s Q1 loss widens to $406 million on bitcoin, CRO markdowns The loss was primarily driven by $244 million in unrealized losses on cryptocurrency holdings and an additional $108.2 million investment loss.

Sports betting should be regulated as a financial product, not gambling, aspiring prediction market provider says

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2026. May. 09. 17:00

Sports betting should be regulated as a financial product, not gambling, aspiring prediction market provider says Novig CEO Jacob Fortinsky said his company will transition to a federal Designated Contract Market framework this summer to launch in all 50 states, while 57 Maiden's Adam Mastrelli said he was banned from two major sportsbooks within two months for being “sharp."

It might be too late for bitcoin’s quantum migration, Project Eleven report argues

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2026. May. 09. 16:00

It might be too late for bitcoin’s quantum migration, Project Eleven report argues Quantum computing does not only pose a risk to up to $3 trillion in digital assets, it also threatens the security of banking systems, military communications, digital identities and more, Project Eleven’s report warns.

Crypto industry cheers Senate Clarity Act markup date as market structure push resumes

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2026. May. 09. 15:56

Crypto industry cheers Senate Clarity Act markup date as market structure push resumes The bill's progress follows talks on jurisdiction, consumer/developer protections, and stablecoin rewards, with crypto firms backing a yield compromise.

Emerging-market users are treating crypto exchanges like banking apps, Binance says

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2026. May. 09. 15:41

Emerging-market users are treating crypto exchanges like banking apps, Binance says One point three billion adults lack financial services, 4.7 billion lack credit, and 1.4 billion savers in low-income nations earn no deposit interest, Binance said.

Swiss central bank bitcoin reserve push fails over signature shortfall

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2026. May. 09. 15:28

Swiss central bank bitcoin reserve push fails over signature shortfall The initiative sought to amend Switzerland's constitution, requiring the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold BTC alongside gold and foreign-currency reserves.

CME is set to let traders bet on bitcoin volatility, not just price

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2026. May. 09. 15:14

CME is set to let traders bet on bitcoin volatility, not just price CME Group plans to launch bitcoin volatility futures on June 1 pending regulatory approval bringing a easy way to bet on the degree of price swings.

How DeFi is changing the financial landscape for Latin Americans

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2026. May. 09. 14:30

How DeFi is changing the financial landscape for Latin Americans DeFi is quietly shifting from niche crypto experiment to a legitimate financial tool across the region, explains Serrano.

Crypto wallets are being rebuilt for AI agents, Trust Wallet and Mesh executives say at Consensus Miami

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2026. May. 09. 14:00

Crypto wallets are being rebuilt for AI agents, Trust Wallet and Mesh executives say at Consensus Miami Trust Wallet CEO Felix Fan and Mesh CTO Arjun Mukherjee said AI agents are creating a new role for crypto wallets.

BlackRock deepens tokenization push with new onchain fund offerings

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2026. May. 09. 13:57

BlackRock deepens tokenization push with new onchain fund offerings The world's largest asset manager filed paperwork to expand its tokenized fund lineup as real-world assets grow 200% year over year.

LayerZero says it ‘made a mistake’ in $292 Million Kelp exploit

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2026. May. 09. 13:53

LayerZero says it ‘made a mistake’ in $292 Million Kelp exploit After initially framing the exploit as a developer configuration failure, LayerZero said it “owns” the decision to let its own verifier secure high-value transfers in a vulnerable setup.

Judge clears path for Aave to move $71 million in ETH linked to North Korea hack

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2026. May. 09. 04:16

Judge clears path for Aave to move $71 million in ETH linked to North Korea hack Judge Margaret Garnett allowed frozen exploit funds on Arbitrum to move to Aave, but the legal freeze follows the assets as terrorism plaintiffs continue their claim.

Senate Banking Committee plans to hold key market structure hearing on Thursday

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2026. May. 08. 23:20

Senate Banking Committee plans to hold key market structure hearing on Thursday The Senate Banking Committee announced it would hold its markup hearing for the Clarity Act on March 14.

Coinbase rebounds as altcoins surge with bitcoin holding above $80,000

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2026. May. 08. 20:59

Coinbase rebounds as altcoins surge with bitcoin holding above $80,000 Tokenization and digital asset-infrastructure stocks climbed as SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled support for onchain finance rules.

AI agents fueled a frenzy of startup building at the Consensus Miami EasyA hackathon

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2026. May. 08. 19:12

AI agents fueled a frenzy of startup building at the Consensus Miami EasyA hackathon Nearly 1,000 developers competed at the venue, from ecosystems like Base, Solana, and others arriving from companies like Microsoft and Google, most racing to build products around the theme of AI agents.

SEC chair Atkins signals new rules for onchain markets, AI-driven finance

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2026. May. 08. 18:32

SEC chair Atkins signals new rules for onchain markets, AI-driven finance The SEC chair linked the rise of AI-powered financial systems with growing demand for blockchain-based market infrastructure and automated settlement.

Kraken parent goes for the OCC charter in bid to become a federal crypto bank

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2026. May. 08. 17:00

Kraken parent goes for the OCC charter in bid to become a federal crypto bank Payward’s application would add a federally regulated trust company to the Kraken group’s existing Wyoming bank charter and Fed master account.

ECB's Lagarde’s digital euro warning: Why Europe shouldn’t just copy the U.S. stablecoin model

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2026. May. 08. 16:11

ECB's Lagarde’s digital euro warning: Why Europe shouldn’t just copy the U.S. stablecoin model Lagarde warned that large stablecoins like Tether and USDC, which now dominate a $310 billion market, pose financial stability risks and could transmit stress to underlying asset markets during periods of turmoil.

XRP pushes toward $1.40 as tightening range lowers breakout chances

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2026. May. 08. 14:53

XRP pushes toward $1.40 as tightening range lowers breakout chances Price moved higher on a late volume burst, with traders watching whether compression near $1.39-$1.40 finally resolves into a larger move.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gains 6.3%, leading index higher

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2026. May. 08. 13:23

CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gains 6.3%, leading index higher Internet Computer (ICP), up 5.8% from Thursday, was also a top performer.

Stablecoins have their 'permission slip.' Now comes the hard part.

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2026. May. 08. 13:22

Stablecoins have their 'permission slip.' Now comes the hard part. Executives from MoonPay, Ripple and Paxos said at Consensus Miami 2026 that regulation has accelerated stablecoin adoption, but infrastructure, privacy and distribution remain major hurdles.

Coinbase bulls point to crypto legislation and stablecoins after earnings miss

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2026. May. 08. 13:21

Coinbase bulls point to crypto legislation and stablecoins after earnings miss Analysts say Coinbase’s long-term growth may depend more on stablecoins and U.S. crypto legislation than a rebound in trading activity.

U.S. added 115K jobs in April, nearly doubling expectations

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2026. May. 08. 12:33

U.S. added 115K jobs in April, nearly doubling expectations The data comes ahead of what's expected to be a new Federal Reserve chairman taking the reins at the U.S. central bank later this month.

U.S. hiring slowdown could be great for bitcoin — unless wages spoil the party

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2026. May. 08. 11:31

U.S. hiring slowdown could be great for bitcoin — unless wages spoil the party Your day-ahead look for May 8, 2026

Coinbase blames AWS for hours-long crypto trading outage

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2026. May. 08. 11:29

Coinbase blames AWS for hours-long crypto trading outage Coinbase says the outage has been fully resolved but that it will investigate the incident fully.

Bitcoin retreats below $80,000, liquidating $300 million in futures bets

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2026. May. 08. 10:21

Bitcoin retreats below $80,000, liquidating $300 million in futures bets BTC fell under $80,000 after U.S. strikes in Iran sent oil briefly above $100, triggering liquidations and a shift toward bearish positioning.

Stablecoin card spend is growing 100% year over year, Rain exec says

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2026. May. 08. 10:11

Stablecoin card spend is growing 100% year over year, Rain exec says Stablecoin settlement enables weekend/holiday settlement, reducing trapped capital by over 40%. This improves card economics and financial flexibility for issuers.

Bitcoin shows 2-cent price on Revolut as users report apparent BTC display glitch

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2026. May. 08. 09:39

Bitcoin shows 2-cent price on Revolut as users report apparent BTC display glitch Screenshots showed BTC briefly far below global market prices, though it remains unclear whether any trades were executed at those levels or whether the move was a display issue.

S&P 500 call options volume surges to record $2.6 trillion. Here's what it means for bitcoin

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2026. May. 08. 09:20

S&P 500 call options volume surges to record $2.6 trillion. Here's what it means for bitcoin As Wall Street chases upside in stocks like never before, the implications for bitcoin appear bullish, though with an important caveat.

Zcash to roll out quantum-recoverable wallets within a month, go quantum-proof by 2027

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2026. May. 08. 09:08

Zcash to roll out quantum-recoverable wallets within a month, go quantum-proof by 2027 Bitcoin no longer holds up as the cypherpunk-grade money it was meant to be, Zcash's Zooko Wilcox told an engaged audience.

Arbitrum approves $71 Million ETH release despite U.S. seizure fight

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2026. May. 08. 08:59

Arbitrum approves $71 Million ETH release despite U.S. seizure fight DAO delegates approved releasing exploit-frozen ETH to an Aave-led recovery effort, though Arbitrum’s governance rules delay any transfer for at least eight days

Arbitrum delegates back $71 Million ETH recovery plan despite U.S. seizure fight

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2026. May. 08. 08:59

Arbitrum delegates back $71 Million ETH recovery plan despite U.S. seizure fight DAO delegates approved releasing exploit-frozen ETH to an Aave-led recovery effort, though Arbitrum’s governance rules delay any transfer for at least eight days

Bitcoin slips below $80,000: Why the 'Trump rally' is hitting a wall of profit-taking

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2026. May. 08. 08:24

Bitcoin slips below $80,000: Why the 'Trump rally' is hitting a wall of profit-taking CryptoQuant says traders are cashing out into strength, Enflux ties the move to easing Hormuz tensions, while Glassnode argues bitcoin has reclaimed key levels needed for a broader recovery.

Consensus panelists explain why Perp DEXes remain a tough sell for institutional investors

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2026. May. 08. 06:44

Consensus panelists explain why Perp DEXes remain a tough sell for institutional investors Panelists at Consensus Miami said institutional investors are still largely absent from perp DEXs, citing security risks and KYC friction as key barriers.

AI agents could solve crypto’s user problem

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2026. May. 08. 05:31

AI agents could solve crypto’s user problem Chappy Asel says autonomous software may be more natural users of wallets and stablecoins than humans, though agentic payments remain mostly theoretical.

Bitcoin slips to $79,000, DOGE leads majors losses as negative funding rates set 10-year record

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2026. May. 08. 05:00

Bitcoin slips to $79,000, DOGE leads majors losses as negative funding rates set 10-year record Bitcoin pulled back from this week's $81,500 high after U.S. forces fired on Iranian targets, while crypto futures markets logged their 67th straight day of negative funding rates, the longest streak in a decade per K33 Research.

Coinbax wins $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Miami for stablecoin compliance

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2026. May. 07. 21:35

Coinbax wins $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Miami for stablecoin compliance Coinbax took the top spot at Consensus Miami with software built to add compliance controls to onchain payments.

Privacy and accountability can coexist onchain, say panelists at Consensus Miami

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2026. May. 07. 21:14

Privacy and accountability can coexist onchain, say panelists at Consensus Miami Public blockchains make transactions traceable, but that transparency can come at the expense of user privacy. Speakers from Moody’s Ratings and ChangeNOW said that hybrid blockchain architecture and address-level monitoring can help solve both problems simultaneously.

AI agents and large corporates will lead the next stablecoin boom, executives say

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2026. May. 07. 21:10

AI agents and large corporates will lead the next stablecoin boom, executives say Stablecoins are entering a new phase of adoption, with large corporations using them for cross-border treasury flows while AI agents begin using blockchain rails for autonomous payments, Bridge and Deus X Capital executives said at Consensus 2026.

Coinbase stock drops 4% after surprise 1Q miss as crypto trading slows

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2026. May. 07. 20:51

Coinbase stock drops 4% after surprise 1Q miss as crypto trading slows The crypto platform missed earnings and revenue estimates as falling digital asset prices weighed on trading activity and investor sentiment.

Coinbase stock declines 5% after missing Q1 estimates on crypto slowdown

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2026. May. 07. 20:51

Coinbase stock declines 5% after missing Q1 estimates on crypto slowdown The crypto platform missed on the top and bottom lines as falling digital asset prices weighed on trading activity and investor sentiment.

CZ floats Binance.US revival to give U.S. users access to global crypto liquidity

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2026. May. 07. 18:48

CZ floats Binance.US revival to give U.S. users access to global crypto liquidity The Binance founder said BNB Chain is the optimal payments rail for automated transactions between AI agents, noting that U.S. crypto policies are improving.

Tether executive warns the 2026 midterms could have 'seismic impact' on crypto industry

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2026. May. 07. 18:28

Tether executive warns the 2026 midterms could have 'seismic impact' on crypto industry Jesse Spiro, Head of Government Affairs at Tether, said at Consensus Miami 2026 that the midterms will be a key test for whether crypto’s recent policy gains in Washington can survive politically.

Bitmine to slow down ether purchases as it nears accumulation goal, Tom Lee says

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2026. May. 07. 18:17

Bitmine to slow down ether purchases as it nears accumulation goal, Tom Lee says At the current pace of purchases, Lee said his Ethereum treasury giant would reach its 5% ether accumulation goal in six weeks, then shift its focus to staking and share buybacks.

'DeFi is not dead,' it’s going mainstream with AI agents, crypto executives agree

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2026. May. 07. 18:05

'DeFi is not dead,' it’s going mainstream with AI agents, crypto executives agree DeFi and its underlying technology have already proved themselves at scale, said eToro CEO Yoni Assia.

Donald Trump Jr. denies rumors World Liberty Financial is falling apart

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2026. May. 07. 18:04

Donald Trump Jr. denies rumors World Liberty Financial is falling apart World Liberty Financial co-founder Donald Trump Jr. and co-founder and CEO Zach Witkoff pushed back on recent online rumors as the crypto firm battles Justin Sun in court.

Amazon’s new AI wallet: AWS, Coinbase, and Stripe build payment rails for bots

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2026. May. 07. 16:50

Amazon’s new AI wallet: AWS, Coinbase, and Stripe build payment rails for bots Amazon said AI agents for now will be allowed to buy APIs, web content and other online services, but that future versions would enable hotel bookings, travel reservations and payments to merchants.

Bitcoin ending May above $76,000 would confirm new bull market, Tom Lee says

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2026. May. 07. 16:44

Bitcoin ending May above $76,000 would confirm new bull market, Tom Lee says Tokenization and AI agentic finance are the main narratives driving the next bull cycle in crypto, Lee said at Consensus 2026.

The stablecoin queue: 20 banks and tech giants are waiting to issue tokens with Anchorage Digital

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2026. May. 07. 16:36

The stablecoin queue: 20 banks and tech giants are waiting to issue tokens with Anchorage Digital Since the Genius Act passed, Anchorage has won every single large stablecoin issuance mandate across the landscape, according to the firm’s CEO Nathan McCauley.

The great derivatives disconnect: Why 'negative' funding is actually a bullish signal for Bitcoin

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2026. May. 07. 15:50

The great derivatives disconnect: Why 'negative' funding is actually a bullish signal for Bitcoin Panelists are split on the four-year cycle's relevance, with year-end price targets varying widely from potentially not reaching a new high to possible targets of $150k or $250k.

Ripple-linked XRP slips 25% below $1.42 as traders watch breakout

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2026. May. 07. 15:30

Ripple-linked XRP slips 25% below $1.42 as traders watch breakout XRP pulled back even as Ripple and JPMorgan completed a cross-border tokenized Treasury settlement on XRPL, with price now testing whether the recent breakout structure can hold.

Ripple-linked XRP slips 2.5% below $1.42 as traders watch breakout

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2026. May. 07. 15:30

Ripple-linked XRP slips 2.5% below $1.42 as traders watch breakout XRP pulled back even as Ripple and JPMorgan completed a cross-border tokenized Treasury settlement on XRPL, with price now testing whether the recent breakout structure can hold.

Crypto for Advisors: beneath the crypto surface

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2026. May. 07. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: beneath the crypto surface Beneath the stalled market, advisors and long-term investors are quietly building durable crypto allocations and are becoming more comfortable investing in this asset class.

The $700 million migration: Why Solv Protocol is ditching LayerZero for Chainlink

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2026. May. 07. 14:59

The $700 million migration: Why Solv Protocol is ditching LayerZero for Chainlink The combined migrations by Solv and Kelp shift nearly $1 billion in assets to Chainlink's CCIP, reflecting an industry "flight to quality."

Kalshi confirms $1 billion raise at $22 billion valuation amid prediction market boom

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2026. May. 07. 14:43

Kalshi confirms $1 billion raise at $22 billion valuation amid prediction market boom Institutional trading volume surged 800% over the past six months on the platform, while annualized trading activity reached $178 billion despite growing regulatory scrutiny.

Aave to overhaul collateral and listing standards after KelpDAO exploit

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2026. May. 07. 14:27

Aave to overhaul collateral and listing standards after KelpDAO exploit The lending giant is expanding its asset listing criteria beyond financial risk to include cybersecurity and architecture, and wants the rest of DeFi to follow.

Aave to expand collateral and listing standards after KelpDAO exploit

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2026. May. 07. 14:27

Aave to expand collateral and listing standards after KelpDAO exploit The lending giant is expanding its asset listing criteria beyond financial risk to include cybersecurity and architecture, and wants the rest of DeFi to follow.

Bitcoin tests Bollinger Bands breakout as creator flips bullish on BTC

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2026. May. 07. 14:09

Bitcoin tests Bollinger Bands breakout as creator flips bullish on BTC A related MVRV indicator hit overheated levels last seen before bitcoin's late-2024 push to $100,000.

'JaredfromSubway' bot front runs Vitalik Buterin's $4 token swap with $1 million in volume

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2026. May. 07. 13:58

'JaredfromSubway' bot front runs Vitalik Buterin's $4 token swap with $1 million in volume The Ethereum co-founder, who has spent months campaigning against toxic MEV with proposals for encrypted mempools, just had one of his own swaps front-run and back-run by the network's most notorious sandwich bot.

Consensus Miami Day 3: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground

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2026. May. 07. 13:21

Consensus Miami Day 3: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground It's day three of Consensus Miami 2026 on Thursday. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) drops 1.2%, leading index lower

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2026. May. 07. 13:11

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) drops 1.2%, leading index lower Near Protocol (NEAR), down 1% from Wednesday, was also an underperformer.

Bitwise enters tokenization in takeover of Superstate’s $267 million 'carry fund'

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2026. May. 07. 13:00

Bitwise enters tokenization in takeover of Superstate’s $267 million 'carry fund' The crypto asset manager will take over Superstate’s $267 million USCC fund as tokenized investment products gain traction with institutions.

Kraken to buy stablecoin payments firm Reap in $600 million deal: Bloomberg

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2026. May. 07. 12:52

Kraken to buy stablecoin payments firm Reap in $600 million deal: Bloomberg Kraken owner Payward will acquire Hong Kong-based Reap Technologies as the crypto exchange expands its stablecoin and payments infrastructure business in Asia.

SoFi’s crypto relaunch brought in $121.6 million in Q1. Almost all of it went to costs

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2026. May. 07. 12:49

SoFi’s crypto relaunch brought in $121.6 million in Q1. Almost all of it went to costs The company launched the SoFiUSD stablecoin for enterprise payments in December and partnered with Mastercard for settlement capabilities.

Bitcoin treasury firms outline $3 trillion opportunity in BTC-backed digital credit at Consensus

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2026. May. 07. 12:25

Bitcoin treasury firms outline $3 trillion opportunity in BTC-backed digital credit at Consensus Bitcoin-backed “digital credit” is scaling fast, with executives pointing to a $3 trillion long-term opportunity.

Bitcoin narrowly missed a major breakout. History says be careful.

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2026. May. 07. 11:29

Bitcoin narrowly missed a major breakout. History says be careful. Your day-ahead look for May 7, 2026

Purge of millions of crypto tokens underway, BTC needs it for sustainable bull cycle: Ben Cowen

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2026. May. 07. 11:29

Purge of millions of crypto tokens underway, BTC needs it for sustainable bull cycle: Ben Cowen Researcher and market analyst Ben Cowen says the purge of millions of altcoins is already underway and is necessary for a sustainable bitcoin bull market to be in place.

Altcoins climb as bitcoin and ether retreat from weekly highs

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2026. May. 07. 10:26

Altcoins climb as bitcoin and ether retreat from weekly highs Altcoins outperformed bitcoin and ether on Thursday as traders rotated into higher-risk assets amid improving market sentiment.

Safety first: Why Adam Back says Bitcoin is winning the 'DeFi security war'

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2026. May. 07. 10:23

Safety first: Why Adam Back says Bitcoin is winning the 'DeFi security war' The Blockstream CEO told Consensus Miami 2026 that sovereigns, pension funds and treasury companies will join the next wave of bitcoin adoption.

Core Scientific sold $208 million of bitcoin in Q1 as AI pivot continues

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2026. May. 07. 10:08

Core Scientific sold $208 million of bitcoin in Q1 as AI pivot continues The firm's AI pivot relies on a 590 MW contract expansion with CoreWeave, projected for $10.2 billion in revenue over 12 years.

The metaverse isn't a place: Why Animoca’s Yat Siu says the future is 100 billion AI agents

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2026. May. 07. 09:09

The metaverse isn't a place: Why Animoca’s Yat Siu says the future is 100 billion AI agents Yat Siu said the metaverse is evolving beyond immersive digital worlds, with AI agents increasingly handling commerce, payments and coordination through blockchain infrastructure in the background.

Bitcoin lenders say institutions want crypto credit to look more like TradFi

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2026. May. 07. 06:23

Bitcoin lenders say institutions want crypto credit to look more like TradFi At Consensus 2026 in Miami, executives from Two Prime, Ledn and Lygos Finance said institutional borrowers increasingly prioritize custody, transparency and standardized lending structures over complex DeFi products after the crypto credit collapses of 2022.

Trump family-backed American Bitcoin's costs dropped 23% in Q1 as mining industry pivots to AI

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2026. May. 07. 06:21

Trump family-backed American Bitcoin's costs dropped 23% in Q1 as mining industry pivots to AI The Trump family-linked miner cut its cost per Bitcoin to roughly $36,200 from $46,900 in Q4 2025, putting it among the lowest-cost public mining operations at a moment when most of its peers are toning down business.

Trump family-linked American Bitcoin posts $82 million loss as crypto drop bites

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2026. May. 07. 06:21

Trump family-linked American Bitcoin posts $82 million loss as crypto drop bites The Trump family-linked miner cut its cost per bitcoin to roughly $36,200 from $46,900 in Q4 2025, putting it among the lowest-cost public mining operations at a moment when most of its peers are toning down business.

Three signals pointing to a possible bitcoin move to $85,000

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2026. May. 07. 05:36

Three signals pointing to a possible bitcoin move to $85,000 Bitcoin is showing a rare alignment across on-chain data, futures positioning, and options flows that points to further upside.

BNY, world's largest custody bank, expands crypto services in Abu Dhabi

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2026. May. 07. 05:30

BNY, world's largest custody bank, expands crypto services in Abu Dhabi The Wall Street giant, which oversees $59 trillion in client assets, teamed up with Finstreet and ADI Foundation for digital asset infrastructure.

Ripple, JPMorgan settle first cross-border tokenized Treasury redemption on XRP Ledger

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2026. May. 07. 04:58

Ripple, JPMorgan settle first cross-border tokenized Treasury redemption on XRP Ledger The pilot, run with Ondo Finance and Mastercard, processed the redemption of Ondo's OUSG tokenized Treasury fund in under five seconds.

Dogecoin slides 4%, bitcoin rally pauses as Iran ceasefire optimism lifts equities

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2026. May. 07. 04:33

Dogecoin slides 4%, bitcoin rally pauses as Iran ceasefire optimism lifts equities Crypto majors took a breather Thursday after a strong run, with bitcoin holding around $81,000 and ether slipping below $2,330 as global equities pushed to fresh records on hopes of a US-Iran deal.

AI agents becoming more relevant than humans by 2035 has Big Tech 'terrified', says Hoskinson

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2026. May. 06. 22:35

AI agents becoming more relevant than humans by 2035 has Big Tech 'terrified', says Hoskinson The founder and CEO of Cardano’s Input Output said Google, Amazon and Facebook are terrified because AI agents will not behave like humans when confronted with ads.

Grant Cardone says bitcoin-real estate strategy could outperform REITs, adds more BTC to treasury

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2026. May. 06. 22:32

Grant Cardone says bitcoin-real estate strategy could outperform REITs, adds more BTC to treasury The real-estate mogul said the hybrid model brings new users into crypto and challenges traditional real estate structures.

Nasdaq's president says the SEC’s new crypto stance is letting markets 'build' again

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2026. May. 06. 22:31

Nasdaq's president says the SEC’s new crypto stance is letting markets 'build' again Nasdaq’s Tal Cohen said a friendlier SEC is giving crypto firms and exchanges room to experiment with tokenization and digital market infrastructure.

Wall Street's clearinghouse seeks 'high-performance' blockchains to tokenize corporate actions

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2026. May. 06. 22:29

Wall Street's clearinghouse seeks 'high-performance' blockchains to tokenize corporate actions DTCC CEO Frank La Salla said the clearing giant is working with layer-1 blockchains to bring millions in corporate actions like dividend payments onchain, but challenges remain.

Crypto’s mainstream moment has arrived, say industry leaders speaking at Consensus Miami

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2026. May. 06. 22:17

Crypto’s mainstream moment has arrived, say industry leaders speaking at Consensus Miami Executives from Binance, Revolut and Circle say crypto is evolving beyond speculation into the financial infrastructure powering payments, remittances and broader global access.

Bitcoin’s post-quantum migration will be harder than Taproot and needs to start now, Project Eleven CEO says

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2026. May. 06. 22:14

Bitcoin’s post-quantum migration will be harder than Taproot and needs to start now, Project Eleven CEO says Alex Pruden said the asymmetry between acting on a post-quantum signature scheme today and waiting for certainty about quantum-computing hardware timelines means Bitcoin developers should move from research into production.

Reid Hoffman says NFTs may make a comeback as AI agents strain online identity

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2026. May. 06. 22:05

Reid Hoffman says NFTs may make a comeback as AI agents strain online identity The Greylock partner and LinkedIn co-founder said autonomous agents will need crypto-based trust systems to transact across the open internet.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs solved access, but custody, advisors and plumbing still lag, panelists say

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2026. May. 06. 21:57

Spot Bitcoin ETFs solved access, but custody, advisors and plumbing still lag, panelists say Senior figures from CoinShares, Calamos, ProShares and Flow Traders flagged Coinbase-heavy custody concentration, modest advisor uptake and creation-flow inefficiency as being among the next set of problems to solve.

White House targets July 4 for Clarity Act passage, says crypto adviser Patrick Witt

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2026. May. 06. 21:16

White House targets July 4 for Clarity Act passage, says crypto adviser Patrick Witt The executive director of the President's Council of Advisors for Digital Assets said the Senate Banking Committee hearing will happen this month on market structure. bill.

Dominance of Tether and Circle is a net bad for stablecoins, says Bridge executive

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2026. May. 06. 21:11

Dominance of Tether and Circle is a net bad for stablecoins, says Bridge executive Circle and Tether are going to make it harder for stablecoins to feel like money, said Ben O'Neill, head of money movement at Bridge.

Anthropic signs Elon Musk's SpaceX for Colossus 1 compute ahead of June IPO

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2026. May. 06. 18:20

Anthropic signs Elon Musk's SpaceX for Colossus 1 compute ahead of June IPO The Claude maker said Wednesday it would use all the compute capacity at SpaceX's Colossus 1 data center, the latest partnership stitched onto its AI infrastructure buildout.

Eric Trump takes shot at JPMorgan rethinking bitcoin after 'crapping' on asset

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2026. May. 06. 18:07

Eric Trump takes shot at JPMorgan rethinking bitcoin after 'crapping' on asset The U.S. president's son, who co-founded American Bitcoin, said there's been a turnaround from traditional institutional firms now embracing bitcoin.

The time is now: the Senate must act on crypto market structure legislation

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2026. May. 06. 17:25

The time is now: the Senate must act on crypto market structure legislation The United States needs to finally establish a clear framework that the market needs.

Bermuda pushes stablecoin payments with USDC airdrop as it courts crypto firms, regulators

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2026. May. 06. 17:16

Bermuda pushes stablecoin payments with USDC airdrop as it courts crypto firms, regulators Premier David Burt said Bermuda's "onchain economy" plan aims to bring stablecoins into everyday commerce.

Crypto bill won't move without a ban on officials' industry ties, says U.S. Senator Gillibrand

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2026. May. 06. 17:08

Crypto bill won't move without a ban on officials' industry ties, says U.S. Senator Gillibrand The Democratic lawmaker has been a negotiator for the Clarity Act, and one of the final sticking points is the crypto constraint on officials, including the president.

The end of ads: Coinbase engineer says AI agents could kill the internet’s favorite business model

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2026. May. 06. 16:44

The end of ads: Coinbase engineer says AI agents could kill the internet’s favorite business model Erik Reppel, who created the x402 protocol, said that the web economy depends heavily on advertising revenue generated from humans. AI agents bypass that system entirely.

Kevin O’Leary says Wall Street’s tokenization boom is all talk without crypto rules

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2026. May. 06. 16:27

Kevin O’Leary says Wall Street’s tokenization boom is all talk without crypto rules O’Leary says institutional investors still see tokenization as too risky without clear U.S. crypto regulation and compliance standards.

The legal risks and practical considerations of digital asset blacklisting

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2026. May. 06. 15:30

The legal risks and practical considerations of digital asset blacklisting When digital assets are frozen, holders can suddenly be deprived of access to their legitimate assets or income. Here’s what to know to keep your digital holdings safe.

The Protocol: AI Agents form their own firm

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2026. May. 06. 15:18

The Protocol: AI Agents form their own firm Also: Alpenglow upgrade update, Ripple on North Korea hacking threat, Cloudflare on AI agents and web economics

Hut 8 shares jump over 30% on news of $9.8 billion AI data center lease

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2026. May. 06. 14:56

Hut 8 shares jump over 30% on news of $9.8 billion AI data center lease Bitcoin miner expands into AI infrastructure with long-term hyperscale contract in Texas, which includes options that could increase the total value of the agreement to over $25 billion.

Consensus Miami Day 2: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground

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2026. May. 06. 14:56

Consensus Miami Day 2: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground It's day two of Consensus Miami 2026 on Wednesday. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.

NYSE tokenization partners warn synthetic stock tokens could mislead retail traders

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2026. May. 06. 14:08

NYSE tokenization partners warn synthetic stock tokens could mislead retail traders Offshore synthetic tokens may not represent the underlying equity, use company names without approval, and exploit regulatory arbitrage.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Index jumps 2.5%, continuing higher

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2026. May. 06. 13:19

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Index jumps 2.5%, continuing higher Near Protocol (NEAR) surged 16% and Internet Computer (ICP) gained 10.4%, leading index higher.

OpenTrade raises $17 million to connect stablecoins to real-world assets

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2026. May. 06. 13:13

OpenTrade raises $17 million to connect stablecoins to real-world assets The a16z-backed stablecoin yield and RWA lending platform’s funding round was led by Mercury Fund and Notion Capital.

Memecoin trades carry rare 'seven-leg' parlay odds, BONK's Nom says at Consensus

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2026. May. 06. 13:07

Memecoin trades carry rare 'seven-leg' parlay odds, BONK's Nom says at Consensus The BONK core contributor argued memecoins skipping ETF and public-company rails end up rinsing retail.

Colombia wants to mine bitcoin with surplus renewable energy

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2026. May. 06. 12:56

Colombia wants to mine bitcoin with surplus renewable energy President Gustavo Petro said Colombia's Caribbean coast could host bitcoin mining facilities powered by surplus renewable energy, following a path similar to Paraguay.

Zcash bets turn into second-largest liquidations behind bitcoin as ZEC rockets 30%

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2026. May. 06. 12:53

Zcash bets turn into second-largest liquidations behind bitcoin as ZEC rockets 30% The privacy coin extended its multi-month rally on Tuesday with $46.7 million in shorts liquidated, after Multicoin Capital disclosed a significant ZEC position.

Morgan Stanley brings crypto trading with lower fees than rivals

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2026. May. 06. 12:39

Morgan Stanley brings crypto trading with lower fees than rivals The bank is rolling out crypto trading on E*Trade with lower fees than Coinbase, Robinhood and Schwab, according to Bloomberg.

Bullish’s Equiniti deal could remake it into a tokenization powerhouse, Clear Street says

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2026. May. 06. 12:18

Bullish’s Equiniti deal could remake it into a tokenization powerhouse, Clear Street says Compass Point took a more cautious stance, reiterating a Neutral rating and $36 target, saying much of the expected growth is already priced in, though it acknowledged potential upside.

DeFi's stress test ends quietly. Nothing broke.

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2026. May. 06. 11:31

DeFi's stress test ends quietly. Nothing broke. Your day-ahead look for May 6, 2026

From 'what' to 'how': Robinhood and Bitstamp say banks are ready to build on-chain

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2026. May. 06. 11:21

From 'what' to 'how': Robinhood and Bitstamp say banks are ready to build on-chain Executives from Ondo, Robinhood and Babylon Labs said at Consensus Miami 2026 that banks and traditional finance firms are embracing crypto infrastructure, though institutional adoption remains constrained.

Multicoin goes big on zcash as privacy trade returns

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2026. May. 06. 11:05

Multicoin goes big on zcash as privacy trade returns The purchase marks a shift from Multicoin’s 2019 view, as ZEC has surged over 1,500% in the last year.

Bitcoin moves above $82,000 while ZEC and DASH post double-digit rallies

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2026. May. 06. 10:25

Bitcoin moves above $82,000 while ZEC and DASH post double-digit rallies BTC climbed above $82,00 as a weaker dollar lifted crypto markets, while privacy coins and AI-linked tokens led an altcoin rally.

Bitcoin approaches $82,000 as oil crashes 6% on fresh Iran peace deal hopes

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2026. May. 06. 09:26

Bitcoin approaches $82,000 as oil crashes 6% on fresh Iran peace deal hopes Bitcoin climbed toward $82,000 alongside a more than 1% rise in Nasdaq futures amid reports of progress toward a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding.

Blockchain.com launches SnapMarkets as prediction markets move into faster crypto bets

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2026. May. 06. 09:00

Blockchain.com launches SnapMarkets as prediction markets move into faster crypto bets The launch occurs as prediction markets surge, facing regulatory conflicts between the pro-market CFTC and challenging state gambling authorities.

OKX joins crypto’s pre-IPO frenzy with OpenAI, SpaceX perpetual futures

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2026. May. 06. 08:59

OKX joins crypto’s pre-IPO frenzy with OpenAI, SpaceX perpetual futures Crypto exchanges are increasingly competing to offer retail traders exposure to Silicon Valley’s most valuable private firms, despite the products conferring neither equity ownership nor shareholder rights.

Beyond humans: Lily Liu says Solana is building the payment rails for the 'AI machine economy'

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2026. May. 06. 08:35

Beyond humans: Lily Liu says Solana is building the payment rails for the 'AI machine economy' At Consensus Miami 2026, Solana Foundation President Lily Liu argued that stablecoin adoption by firms like Western Union validates Solana’s role as financial infrastructure for both human and machine economies.

Bitcoin's price rally has a hidden rhythm. Here are the hours and days driving gains.

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2026. May. 06. 08:29

Bitcoin's price rally has a hidden rhythm. Here are the hours and days driving gains. Bitcoin’s three-month rally shows a clear internal structure than most traders might expect, with performance clustering around specific trading windows across global sessions.

Crypto custodian Taurus moves straight into EU capital markets with MiFID license in Cyprus

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2026. May. 06. 08:00

Crypto custodian Taurus moves straight into EU capital markets with MiFID license in Cyprus The license allows the firm to offer tokenized financial instruments to EU banks as well as secondary trading for tokenized bonds, fund shares, equities, and structured products.

Crypto derivatives have converged with Wall Street. Equity perps could soon prove it.

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2026. May. 06. 07:23

Crypto derivatives have converged with Wall Street. Equity perps could soon prove it. Crypto and traditional finance are converging fast, with perpetual futures emerging as the strongest bridge between the two.

North Korea terror victims escalate fight to seize $71 million from Aave hack

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2026. May. 06. 05:09

North Korea terror victims escalate fight to seize $71 million from Aave hack In a 30-page response filed Tuesday, attorneys for victims of three North Korea terrorism cases reframed the April 18 Aave hack as fraud rather than theft — a distinction that could give the attackers legal title to the borrowed crypto.

XRP above $1.42 as traders watch 2025 breakout pattern that led to 66% rally

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2026. May. 06. 04:25

XRP above $1.42 as traders watch 2025 breakout pattern that led to 66% rally Price compression near $1.42 comes as analysts point to a repeating bull flag structure and thinning liquidity conditions.

Bitcoin tops $81,000 as Strategy mulls selling its BTC to fund dividend obligations

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2026. May. 06. 04:11

Bitcoin tops $81,000 as Strategy mulls selling its BTC to fund dividend obligations Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor signalling a potential bitcoin sale to cover $1.5 billion in annual dividend obligations sent MSTR down 4% after hours and BTC briefly below $81,000.

Michael Saylor's Strategy signals potential bitcoin sale to fund dividends obligations

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2026. May. 05. 23:43

Michael Saylor's Strategy signals potential bitcoin sale to fund dividends obligations Michael Saylor proposes using bitcoin sales to support dividends, as Strategy reported a $12.54 billion Q1 loss.

Trust in crypto remains biggest barrier to adoption, say Consensus Miami 2026 panelists

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2026. May. 05. 22:39

Trust in crypto remains biggest barrier to adoption, say Consensus Miami 2026 panelists Speakers point to complexity, poor user experience and lack of transparency as key obstacles for mainstream users.

The world's entire economy will be tokenized, says Consensys’ Joseph Lubin

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2026. May. 05. 22:06

The world's entire economy will be tokenized, says Consensys’ Joseph Lubin The Consensys CEO and founder said tokenization can be traced back to Ethereum, the blockchain he helped co-found.

It's transparency, not tech alone, that drives crypto adoption, panelists tell Consensus Miami

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2026. May. 05. 22:04

It's transparency, not tech alone, that drives crypto adoption, panelists tell Consensus Miami Execs from PayPal, Robinhood, Public.com and 248 Ventures said the way to move retail into crypto and AI is to slow down, show your work, and put users back in control.

Different voices in product, policy and hiring change crypto outcomes, panelists tell Consensus Miami

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2026. May. 05. 21:57

Different voices in product, policy and hiring change crypto outcomes, panelists tell Consensus Miami Senior leaders from Mastercard, the Crypto Council for Innovation and Clerisy said the right people in the right rooms can reshape internal decisions, citing examples from stablecoin-linked cards and financial access to staking-policy framing in Washington.

AI agents are breaking web economics, but Cloudflare says x402 can help

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2026. May. 05. 21:47

AI agents are breaking web economics, but Cloudflare says x402 can help The company’s Chief Strategy Officer said that more than half of internet traffic is now non-human, but that the x402 Foundation is building the rails for a "golden age of content."

Kraken eyes IPO as it partners with MoneyGram to bridge crypto-to-cash gap

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2026. May. 05. 21:29

Kraken eyes IPO as it partners with MoneyGram to bridge crypto-to-cash gap Payward and Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi says the exchange is “80% ready” to go public, as a new partnership with MoneyGram aims to expand access to digital assets by solving last-mile cash conversion.

State Street says institutions want improved blockchain security in wake of recent DeFi attacks

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2026. May. 05. 21:27

State Street says institutions want improved blockchain security in wake of recent DeFi attacks Angus Fletcher, State Street’s head of digital assets said the young crypto industry needs to find solutions now before trillions in RWAs come on-chain.

Crypto's 'barbell': speculation and stablecoin payments drive adoption, Tempo's Romero says

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2026. May. 05. 21:25

Crypto's 'barbell': speculation and stablecoin payments drive adoption, Tempo's Romero says Stablecoins are quietly powering real-world money flows as other crypto experiments than speculative trading have failed to scale, Romero said at Consensus 2026.

Citi exec says fragmented crypto systems risk repeating old banking problems

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2026. May. 05. 21:23

Citi exec says fragmented crypto systems risk repeating old banking problems Tokenized money efforts face limits as corporate clients demand real-time payments that work seamlessly across banks, Citi’s Ryan Rugg said at Consensus in Miami.

Overseas demand for U.S. equities is growing, says Robinhood's Johan Kerbrart

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2026. May. 05. 21:19

Overseas demand for U.S. equities is growing, says Robinhood's Johan Kerbrart The trading app's senior vice president said tokenization, 24-hour trading, and regulatory shifts are driving broader investor access beyond domestic markets.

Crypto ETFs go mainstream as traditional finance locks in

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2026. May. 05. 21:17

Crypto ETFs go mainstream as traditional finance locks in As traditional finance deepens its footprint, issuers say ETFs are reshaping access, liquidity, and the global structure of digital asset investing.

Self-directed investors power bitcoin ETF launch despite Morgan Stanley’s scale

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2026. May. 05. 20:44

Self-directed investors power bitcoin ETF launch despite Morgan Stanley’s scale Strong early demand highlights how investors are driving crypto adoption, even without support from Morgan Stanley’s vast advisor network.

Kelp claims that LayerZero approved the setup it blamed for $292 million bridge hack

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2026. May. 05. 20:21

Kelp claims that LayerZero approved the setup it blamed for $292 million bridge hack The $292M exploit, linked to North Korean hackers, led Kelp to migrate its rsETH off LayerZero's "OFT" standard to Chainlink's "CCIP."

Strategy posts $12.54 billion Q1 loss on declining bitcoin price

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2026. May. 05. 20:06

Strategy posts $12.54 billion Q1 loss on declining bitcoin price The price of bitcoin fell from about $87,000 to $68,000 during the first three months of 2026.

Drift outlines a recovery plan for users after $295 million DPRK-linked exploit

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2026. May. 05. 18:57

Drift outlines a recovery plan for users after $295 million DPRK-linked exploit The lending protocol proposed tokenized claims, a revenue-backed pool and a security overhaul as it works with law enforcement to recover the stolen funds.

Tokenization won't disrupt banking rails but improve them, Wall Street executives say

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2026. May. 05. 18:55

Tokenization won't disrupt banking rails but improve them, Wall Street executives say Executives from Citigroup, JPMorgan and DTCC said at Consensus that genuine client demand is driving real-world use of tokenized assets.

Bitcoin extends gains to $81,500 as tokenization push lifts Bullish, Galaxy, Centrifuge

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2026. May. 05. 18:52

Bitcoin extends gains to $81,500 as tokenization push lifts Bullish, Galaxy, Centrifuge Crypto market momentum could extend further unless geopolitical risks flare up again, one analyst said.

Rep. Steven Horsford pitches PARITY Act as 'durable floor' for crypto tax at Consensus Miami

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2026. May. 05. 17:27

Rep. Steven Horsford pitches PARITY Act as 'durable floor' for crypto tax at Consensus Miami The Nevada Democrat told Professor Yesha Yadav that incremental, bipartisan reform is the path forward as Senate negotiations on the CLARITY Act stall.

Solana’s 'Alpenglow' upgrade could arrive next quarter, co-founder Yakovenko says

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2026. May. 05. 17:24

Solana’s 'Alpenglow' upgrade could arrive next quarter, co-founder Yakovenko says Speaking at Consensus Miami 2026, the Solana co-founder said that he is excited to see 'Alpenglow' upgrade go live later this year, which could come as early as next quarter.

Western Union’s Solana-based stablecoin could reshape its payment model, analyst says

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2026. May. 05. 17:22

Western Union’s Solana-based stablecoin could reshape its payment model, analyst says Western Union launched USDPT, a dollar-backed stablecoin on Solana, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, for 24/7 settlement with agents and partners.

Figure targets Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in mortgage push, citing massive cost cuts for borrowers

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2026. May. 05. 17:10

Figure targets Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in mortgage push, citing massive cost cuts for borrowers The firm offers rapid service, targeting the sub-$300,000 loan segment, with HELOC applications approved in 5 minutes and funding in 3 days.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Clarity better than chaos as Senate hits key moment

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2026. May. 05. 16:28

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Clarity better than chaos as Senate hits key moment The crypto market structure Clarity Act needs to get to its next step, a Senate hearing, this month to have a reasonable chance, Garlinghouse said.

Wall Street warns human-built markets can’t keep up with machine-speed trading

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2026. May. 05. 15:19

Wall Street warns human-built markets can’t keep up with machine-speed trading Legacy financial systems face pressure as tokenization and real-time trading push markets toward always-on, automated infrastructure, panelists at Consensus in Miami said on Tuesday.

Crypto's value is from being outside regulatory apparatus, says Arthur Hayes

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2026. May. 05. 15:12

Crypto's value is from being outside regulatory apparatus, says Arthur Hayes All that matters for bitcoin’s value proposition is fiat liquidity, said Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom, at Consensus Miami 2026.

From bitcoin mining to the Hill: AIP’s new fellow brings hands-on crypto experience to D.C.

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2026. May. 05. 15:00

From bitcoin mining to the Hill: AIP’s new fellow brings hands-on crypto experience to D.C. Jacob Smagula previously worked on the government affairs team at bitcoin mining company MARA and is currently on the policy team at the DeFi Education Fund.

Jito Labs launches self-custody trading tool as activity heats up on Solana

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2026. May. 05. 15:00

Jito Labs launches self-custody trading tool as activity heats up on Solana JTX is the company’s first product built specifically for traders. It allows users to trade tokens on Solana while maintaining self-custody.

Coinbase taps Centrifuge as preferred tokenization backbone, takes equity stake

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2026. May. 05. 14:40

Coinbase taps Centrifuge as preferred tokenization backbone, takes equity stake The partnership includes a strategic investment by Coinbase and is focused on expanding tokenized ETFs, credit, and structured products. 

Crypto.com’s high-rolling head of marketing to leave after almost six years

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2026. May. 05. 13:48

Crypto.com’s high-rolling head of marketing to leave after almost six years Steven Kalifowitz will be moving on from his role as CMO, effective June 30, and will then continue on as advisor to the CEO.

Consensus Miami Day 1: Sights and sounds

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2026. May. 05. 13:30

Consensus Miami Day 1: Sights and sounds Consensus Miami 2026 launched on Tuesday. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.

Consensus Miami Day 1: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground

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2026. May. 05. 13:30

Consensus Miami Day 1: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground Consensus Miami 2026 launched on Tuesday. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index jumps 1.3% as all constituents trade higher

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2026. May. 05. 13:12

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index jumps 1.3% as all constituents trade higher Internet Computer (ICP) rose 5.2% and Chainlink (LINK) gained 4% since Monday.

State Street and Galaxy launch tokenized fund to bring cash management onchain

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2026. May. 05. 13:07

State Street and Galaxy launch tokenized fund to bring cash management onchain The fund lets institutions earn yield on stablecoins while moving cash onchain with round-the-clock access.

K Wave Media scraps massive bitcoin treasury plan to redirect $485 million to AI

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2026. May. 05. 13:00

K Wave Media scraps massive bitcoin treasury plan to redirect $485 million to AI The Nasdaq-listed firm raised $500 million to invest in bitcoin. Less than a year later, it is chasing the market's current hot sector of AI.

Bitcoin absorbed $200 million profit-taking at $80,000 in a bullish sign for BTC

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2026. May. 05. 12:56

Bitcoin absorbed $200 million profit-taking at $80,000 in a bullish sign for BTC Net realized profits hit a one-month high of $207.56 million Sunday as bitcoin crossed $80,000 for the first time since January, with the price holding above the breakout level into Tuesday despite the heavy sell-side flow.

Standard Chartered expands further into crypto with stake in GSR at $1 billion valuation

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2026. May. 05. 12:00

Standard Chartered expands further into crypto with stake in GSR at $1 billion valuation SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s venture capital division takes a $150 million stake in crypto trading firm GSR at a valuation of more than $1 billion, according to Bloomberg.

Andreessen Horowitz raises $2.2 billion in a new fund, saying crypto fundamentals are at an 'all-time high'

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2026. May. 05. 12:00

Andreessen Horowitz raises $2.2 billion in a new fund, saying crypto fundamentals are at an 'all-time high' The new fund arrives as firms like Haun Ventures raise $1 billion and VC firms adapt to an AI-driven shift in capital.

Toncoin surges 36% as Telegram replaces TON Foundation and slashes fees

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2026. May. 05. 11:39

Toncoin surges 36% as Telegram replaces TON Foundation and slashes fees The market is repricing TON as a Telegram-led ecosystem again, not just a foundation-run chain with a messaging app narrative attached.

Coinbase cuts 14% of staff as AI reshapes how crypto companies operate

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2026. May. 05. 11:38

Coinbase cuts 14% of staff as AI reshapes how crypto companies operate Brian Armstrong, the CEO at Coinbase, announced a workforce reduction of roughly 660 from its current 4,700.

One bank after another scraps Fed rate-cut forecasts. Bitcoin doesn't care.

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2026. May. 05. 11:16

One bank after another scraps Fed rate-cut forecasts. Bitcoin doesn't care. Your day-ahead look for May 5, 2026

Crypto platform Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion, building tokenized securities infrastructure

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2026. May. 05. 10:25

Crypto platform Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion, building tokenized securities infrastructure The deal brings a regulated transfer agent into the Bullish stack, expanding the firm's end-to-end tokenization capabilities.

Bitcoin tops $80,000 as altcoins rally and risk appetite returns

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2026. May. 05. 10:05

Bitcoin tops $80,000 as altcoins rally and risk appetite returns Crypto markets climb Tuesday with BTC above $80,000, altcoins gaining momentum, and investors rotating into higher-risk plays amid improving sentiment.

DeFi lender Aave asks court to block $71 million crypto seizure tied to North Korea claims

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2026. May. 05. 08:18

DeFi lender Aave asks court to block $71 million crypto seizure tied to North Korea claims The filing challenges a New York restraining notice that froze ETH on Arbitrum after the rsETH exploit, with Aave arguing the funds belong to users, not North Korea judgment creditors

Bitcoin used to hate inflation. Now it might be the opposite

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2026. May. 05. 06:45

Bitcoin used to hate inflation. Now it might be the opposite Bitcoin is rallying alongside inflation signals, defying the traditional macro playbook.

Ripple to share North Korean threat intelligence with crypto firms

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2026. May. 05. 06:12

Ripple to share North Korean threat intelligence with crypto firms Ripple said April's $285 million Drift breach revealed a new pattern of long-cycle social engineering replacing traditional smart contract exploits.

Bitcoin crosses $81,000, ETH, SOL, DOGE steady as options desks bid on further price jump

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2026. May. 05. 05:50

Bitcoin crosses $81,000, ETH, SOL, DOGE steady as options desks bid on further price jump Bitcoin is back above $80,000 after Monday's brief reversal on the disputed Iran missile claim, with options markets quietly setting up for a breakout even as skew still favors downside protection.

XRP slips below $1.40 on heavy volume, tightening range puts breakout in focus

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2026. May. 05. 05:16

XRP slips below $1.40 on heavy volume, tightening range puts breakout in focus High-volume breakdown reset positioning, but compression between $1.38–$1.44 now points to a larger move.

Bitcoin tests $80,000 as Asia’s bid fades and Hong Kong AI IPOs surge

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2026. May. 05. 02:05

Bitcoin tests $80,000 as Asia’s bid fades and Hong Kong AI IPOs surge Western desks are carrying the bitcoin rally alone, with Friday’s jobs report the next test.

GameStop's $55.5 billion eBay takeover bid puts its $368 million bitcoin stash in the crosshairs

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2026. May. 04. 20:16

GameStop's $55.5 billion eBay takeover bid puts its $368 million bitcoin stash in the crosshairs The video game retailer’s proposed acquisition plan revives question on whether its $368 million bitcoin stash could be sold to fund the expansion.

Hut 8 swaps Coinbase loan for cheaper FalconX deal, slashing borrowing costs as it bets big on AI

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2026. May. 04. 18:31

Hut 8 swaps Coinbase loan for cheaper FalconX deal, slashing borrowing costs as it bets big on AI A new $200 million, 364-day bitcoin-backed facility replaces the Coinbase Credit arrangement, cutting debt costs by 200 basis points.

Circle, Coinbase lead crypto stocks rally amid Clarity Act progress, bitcoin hitting $80,000

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2026. May. 04. 17:34

Circle, Coinbase lead crypto stocks rally amid Clarity Act progress, bitcoin hitting $80,000 The market is starting to price in potential winners as stablecoin yield compromise opens path for passing key U.S. digital asset regulation, one analyst said.

The government should promote innovation, not punish it

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2026. May. 04. 16:30

The government should promote innovation, not punish it District Attorney of Sacramento County, Ho argues that ambiguous rules and enforcement practices, such as those for crypto, lead to confusion, rather than seeking clarity in the law to further growth.

Shopify and National Bank of Canada are among backers of a new digital currency built to settle trades 24/7

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2026. May. 04. 16:20

Shopify and National Bank of Canada are among backers of a new digital currency built to settle trades 24/7 Tetra Trust's new stablecoin, CADD, is aimed at institutional use for 24/7 cross-border settlement, real-time corporate treasury, and direct fintech transfers, replacing legacy batch systems.

Wall Street giant DTCC plans tokenized securities platform with July pilot, October launch

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2026. May. 04. 15:16

Wall Street giant DTCC plans tokenized securities platform with July pilot, October launch Clearing giant's move toward live tokenization market adds weight to Wall Street's blockchain push.

Tom Lee says 'crypto spring' started as largest Ethereum treasury buys $238 million in ether

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2026. May. 04. 14:23

Tom Lee says 'crypto spring' started as largest Ethereum treasury buys $238 million in ether Bitmine's latest ETH purchase comes as Lee cited progress on digital asset regulation CLARITY Act as a key catalyst for crypto markets.

Binance is launching a withdrawal lock to help deter crypto wrench attacks

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2026. May. 04. 14:00

Binance is launching a withdrawal lock to help deter crypto wrench attacks The lock is meant to protect users from being forced into withdrawing their funds, though it's an internal policy and not a cryptographic lock.

Trump-affiliated World Liberty sues Justin Sun for 'defamation' after Tron creator's lawsuit

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2026. May. 04. 13:25

Trump-affiliated World Liberty sues Justin Sun for 'defamation' after Tron creator's lawsuit World Liberty alleged that Sun engaged in short-selling, straw purchases and defamation.

A beginner’s guide to AI

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2026. May. 04. 13:16

A beginner’s guide to AI Brush up on the basics, from agentic to generative, before Consensus Miami 2026.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) jumps 4.1% over the weekend

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2026. May. 04. 13:12

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) jumps 4.1% over the weekend Chainlink (LINK), up 2.7% since Friday, was also a top performer.

A beginner’s guide to stablecoins

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2026. May. 04. 13:05

A beginner’s guide to stablecoins From pegs to reserves to regulation, here's what you need to know ahead of Consensus Miami 2026.

Kraken's parent company Payward alleges $25 million crypto custody fraud in lawsuit against Etana and firm's CEO

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2026. May. 04. 13:00

Kraken's parent company Payward alleges $25 million crypto custody fraud in lawsuit against Etana and firm's CEO The crypto exchange claims client funds were misused, commingled and concealed in a “Ponzi-like” scheme that unraveled amid a liquidity crisis.

Kraken parent Payward closes $550 million Bitnomial deal, securing full CFTC derivatives stack

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2026. May. 04. 12:01

Kraken parent Payward closes $550 million Bitnomial deal, securing full CFTC derivatives stack The deal gives Payward a full CFTC-regulated derivatives stack in the U.S.

Laywer pops up on Arbitrum DAO forums seeking funds for victims of decades-old North Korean terrorist acts

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2026. May. 04. 11:53

Laywer pops up on Arbitrum DAO forums seeking funds for victims of decades-old North Korean terrorist acts Families holding decades-old judgments against North Korea are trying to seize 30,765 ETH frozen after last month’s rsETH exploit, citing alleged links between the attack and DPRK-linked hacking groups such as Lazarus, and invoking a New York restraining notice that could block Arbitrum from releasing the funds.

Bitcoin stalls near $80,000. Stocks and ETF inflows still point to a breakout.

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2026. May. 04. 11:33

Bitcoin stalls near $80,000. Stocks and ETF inflows still point to a breakout. Your day-ahead look for May 4, 2026

Iran missile report sends bitcoin back to $79,000, with ETH, SOL, DOGE sharply lower

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2026. May. 04. 11:30

Iran missile report sends bitcoin back to $79,000, with ETH, SOL, DOGE sharply lower The largest crypto reversed sharply from a $80,594 high after Iran's Fars news agency claimed two missiles hit a U.S. warship, with oil spiking 5% before the U.S. denied the report.

Coinbase boosts Solana trading with DFlow integration

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2026. May. 04. 10:36

Coinbase boosts Solana trading with DFlow integration Coinbase adding DFlow as its primary router will mean eight times less trade failures.

Crypto bears got it wrong again, losing $300 million in liquidations

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2026. May. 04. 10:30

Crypto bears got it wrong again, losing $300 million in liquidations Bitcoin's move to $80,000 caught bears on the wrong side of the market again, leading to large short liquidations.

Jobs data, earnings calls: Crypto Week Ahead

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2026. May. 04. 08:00

Jobs data, earnings calls: Crypto Week Ahead Your look at what's coming in the week starting May 4.

Recovery in bitcoin ETF inflows is real. It is just not complete yet.

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2026. May. 04. 07:14

Recovery in bitcoin ETF inflows is real. It is just not complete yet. While ETF inflows have resumed, the recovery has yet to match last fall’s peak.

Strategy pauses bitcoin buys before Tuesday earnings

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2026. May. 04. 05:14

Strategy pauses bitcoin buys before Tuesday earnings Michael Saylor says the company will resume purchases next week, but the pause lands as analysts focus on losses and the growing complexity of Strategy’s preferred-stock funding machine.

Strategy raised $82 million last week but holds off on bitcoin buys ahead of earnings

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2026. May. 04. 05:14

Strategy raised $82 million last week but holds off on bitcoin buys ahead of earnings Michael Saylor says the company will resume purchases next week, but the pause lands as analysts focus on losses and the growing complexity of Strategy’s preferred-stock funding machine.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt sees bitcoin hitting $250,000, but only after a bottom later this year

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2026. May. 04. 04:43

Veteran trader Peter Brandt sees bitcoin hitting $250,000, but only after a bottom later this year Veteran trader Peter Brandt sees bitcoin rallying to $250,000 in 2029, but only after the market finishes a long drawn-out bottoming process that could last into September 2026.

XRP zooms above $1.40 on rising volume, putting focus on further breakout

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2026. May. 04. 04:40

XRP zooms above $1.40 on rising volume, putting focus on further breakout Sharp volume surge drives move through $1.40, meaning traders may now watch whether the level holds as support.

Dogecoin jumps 4% to lead gains among majors as bitcoin zooms higher

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2026. May. 04. 04:34

Dogecoin jumps 4% to lead gains among majors as bitcoin zooms higher Sharp volume spike drives breakout through resistance, with price now testing whether the level flips to support.

Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as flows build, but traders hedge and doubt a breakout

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2026. May. 04. 04:26

Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as flows build, but traders hedge and doubt a breakout Strong ETF inflows and rising leverage are lifting prices, yet CryptoQuant data shows weak spot demand and Polymarket odds put just a 23% chance on $90,000 this month.

Morgan Stanley's Oldenburg: Bitcoin on U.S. bank balance sheets is coming, just not yet

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2026. May. 04. 00:30

Morgan Stanley's Oldenburg: Bitcoin on U.S. bank balance sheets is coming, just not yet Morgan Stanley launched the first bank-issued Bitcoin ETP, but Amy Oldenburg said advisors, regulators and balance sheets still have a long way to go.

Policy Summit and other things at Consensus 2026: State of Crypto

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2026. May. 03. 18:30

Policy Summit and other things at Consensus 2026: State of Crypto We are kicking off the show in Miami this week. Here's what you should attend.

Crypto is at bottom of U.S. voters' priorities heading into elections, CoinDesk survey shows

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2026. May. 03. 14:00

Crypto is at bottom of U.S. voters' priorities heading into elections, CoinDesk survey shows Americans had a generally unfavorable view of cryptocurrencies, the survey of 1,000 randomly selected registered voters found.

Americans still prefer banks over crypto for financial access, CoinDesk's survey shows

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2026. May. 03. 14:00

Americans still prefer banks over crypto for financial access, CoinDesk's survey shows New polling of voters suggests they aren't yet warming much to crypto, tending to see it as a negative force in the economy, and they have similar distrust of AI.

U.S. voters don't trust Trump administration to oversee crypto sector, CoinDesk poll finds

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2026. May. 03. 14:00

U.S. voters don't trust Trump administration to oversee crypto sector, CoinDesk poll finds The new poll suggests the vast majority of people think that government officials should keep their own financial interests separate from the industry.

Mike Cagney’s second act: Turning blockchain into Wall Street’s new plumbing

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2026. May. 03. 13:00

Mike Cagney’s second act: Turning blockchain into Wall Street’s new plumbing Figure’s $1 billion month capped a years-long push to strip out middlemen from credit markets, bringing real-world assets, lending and even equities onchain.

Brazil's central bank bans stablecoin and crypto settlement in cross-border payments

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2026. May. 02. 16:56

Brazil's central bank bans stablecoin and crypto settlement in cross-border payments The ban applies to fintechs and payment firms, closing the back-end payment rail for cross-border flows, but individual crypto investors can still buy and hold assets.

Crypto industry backs CLARITY Act yield compromise, pushes Senate Banking for markup

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2026. May. 02. 16:01

Crypto industry backs CLARITY Act yield compromise, pushes Senate Banking for markup The agreement necessitates firms restructure reward programs from a "buy and hold" to a "buy and use" model; however, CCI raised concerns over its broad prohibition.

Bitcoin's 'hazardous' airdrop: Why developers are warning against Paul Sztorc’s eCash fork

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2026. May. 02. 16:00

Bitcoin's 'hazardous' airdrop: Why developers are warning against Paul Sztorc’s eCash fork Developers and industry figures say the eCash proposal introduces user risk, uneven distribution and philosophical tension.

The $292M crypto hack exposed DeFi's weak spots. Here’s what must change, insiders say

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2026. May. 02. 13:00

The $292M crypto hack exposed DeFi's weak spots. Here’s what must change, insiders say As Wall Street moves onchain, the year's biggest crypto hack and DeFi crisis is forcing a rethink of risk, security and market structure, industry insiders told CoinDesk.

Prediction markets are ditching the 'casino' label to become a regular part of how people track the news

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2026. May. 02. 13:00

Prediction markets are ditching the 'casino' label to become a regular part of how people track the news A new report from Bitget and Polymarket reveals that prediction markets are evolving into a $240 billion industry driven by retail users who are trading more frequently on everything from crypto to politics.

Bitcoin above $78,000 as Senate clears Clarity Act yield hurdle, S&P 500 sets new record

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2026. May. 02. 06:49

Bitcoin above $78,000 as Senate clears Clarity Act yield hurdle, S&P 500 sets new record Bitcoin recovered from a midweek dip to $75,500 to climb back above $78,000 by Saturday morning in Asia, with the Senate's stablecoin yield compromise removing a key roadblock to crypto market structure legislation.

New Bitcoin quantum proposal offers Satoshi Nakamoto a way to prove control without moving BTC

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2026. May. 02. 06:24

New Bitcoin quantum proposal offers Satoshi Nakamoto a way to prove control without moving BTC A new design proposed by venture fund Paradigm would let holders privately timestamp proof that they control vulnerable keys before quantum computers arrive, creating a possible rescue path if Bitcoin ever sunsets old addresses.

Clarity Act text lets crypto firms offer stablecoin rewards while shielding bank yield

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2026. May. 01. 21:33

Clarity Act text lets crypto firms offer stablecoin rewards while shielding bank yield The text released Friday blocks crypto firms from offering stablecoin yield offerings that look like bank deposits, but "bona fide" transactions are allowed.

Bitcoin miner Riot's shares jump 8% after expanding AMD data center deal, signaling AI pivot

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2026. May. 01. 20:59

Bitcoin miner Riot's shares jump 8% after expanding AMD data center deal, signaling AI pivot AMD’s expansion and improved financing terms highlight Riot’s shift beyond bitcoin mining and strengthen confidence in its growing data center business.

Ethereum Foundation finalizes sale of 10,000 ether to BitMine as part of its treasury strategy

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2026. May. 01. 18:16

Ethereum Foundation finalizes sale of 10,000 ether to BitMine as part of its treasury strategy The latest transaction follows a similar March deal in which the foundation sold 5,000 ETH to BitMine, raising roughly $10.2 million.

Canadian pension giant AIMCo buys the dip in Strategy, now sitting on $69 million unrealized gain

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2026. May. 01. 17:40

Canadian pension giant AIMCo buys the dip in Strategy, now sitting on $69 million unrealized gain AIMCo returns to Michael Saylor's bitcoin treasury company years after exiting, now sitting on a sizable unrealized gain.

A new narrative for bitcoin that will last

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2026. May. 01. 17:33

A new narrative for bitcoin that will last Of the myriad pundits proclaiming what bitcoin is or isn’t, Blume offers a more clear-eyed framing that, he argues, will outlast the others.

Tether posts $1.04 billion Q1 profit, reaches $8.23 billion reserve buffer

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2026. May. 01. 16:23

Tether posts $1.04 billion Q1 profit, reaches $8.23 billion reserve buffer The stablecoin issuer said the crypto market was highly volatile during the first quarter.

AI agent forms its own company, gets ready to trade crypto

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2026. May. 01. 15:37

AI agent forms its own company, gets ready to trade crypto Although Manfred will not start trading crypto until the end of May, it already has a crypto wallet and credentials to hire staff, make payments and do business.

Bitcoin takes another aim at $80,000 as stocks rise, oil drops on Iran optimism

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2026. May. 01. 15:01

Bitcoin takes another aim at $80,000 as stocks rise, oil drops on Iran optimism The crypto asset rose nearly 3% over the past 24 hours.

Institutional demand to drive bitcoin market cap to $16 trillion by 2030: Ark Invest

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2026. May. 01. 13:31

Institutional demand to drive bitcoin market cap to $16 trillion by 2030: Ark Invest The figure implies a sharp increase in the bitcoin price.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) gains 5.5%, leading index higher

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2026. May. 01. 13:21

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) gains 5.5%, leading index higher Bitcoin (BTC), up 1.9% from Thursday, was also a top performer.

Bitcoin bounces as big tech earnings fuel optimism; short-term pressures remain

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2026. May. 01. 11:15

Bitcoin bounces as big tech earnings fuel optimism; short-term pressures remain Your day-ahead look for May 1, 2026

SBI Holdings eyes stake in crypto exchange Bitbank to build digital asset powerhouse

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2026. May. 01. 11:11

SBI Holdings eyes stake in crypto exchange Bitbank to build digital asset powerhouse The Tokyo-based broker is betting big on crypto with plans in Singapore and a Visa partnership for bank cards that allows users to accumulate digital assets.

Bitcoin ticks higher, but remains range-bound as traders keep short bias

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2026. May. 01. 10:20

Bitcoin ticks higher, but remains range-bound as traders keep short bias BTC rises to $77,000 after holding $75,000 support, but negative funding, unchanged open interest and cautious positioning signal a lack of conviction.

Bitcoin edges above $77,000, but institutional activity suggests downside hedging

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2026. May. 01. 09:25

Bitcoin edges above $77,000, but institutional activity suggests downside hedging BTC rises on steady volume and strong technical structure, but surging put interest and muted prediction market odds point to defensive positioning.

Bithumb scores a legal win in South Korea as six-month suspension is lifted by local judge

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2026. May. 01. 07:41

Bithumb scores a legal win in South Korea as six-month suspension is lifted by local judge South Korea's financial watchdog imposed a $24.6 million fine on Bithumb and partial suspension that came into effect last month.

Strategy keeps STRC dividend at 11.5% as stock logs first monthly gain in nine

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2026. May. 01. 07:01

Strategy keeps STRC dividend at 11.5% as stock logs first monthly gain in nine STRC’s volume weighted average price of $99.76 for April kept the dividend steady for a third consecutive month.