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December AugustCoinbase makes a major play for India’s booming $3 billion crypto market with local currency launch
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. May. 31. 23:30
Coinbase announces INR rails to make the platform fully accessible to Indian retail traders. A massive $1.26 billion sale of BlackRock’s IBIT was likely a rapid exit by a large investor
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2026. May. 31. 19:41
NYDIG, meanwhile, rejected the basis-trade theory, citing the large discount and the lack of an unusual spike in corresponding CME bitcoin futures volume. How the House Financial Services Committee is taking on tokenization: State of Crypto
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2026. May. 31. 18:30
Rep. French Hill, head of the House Financial Services Committee, weighed in on outstanding policy issues in an interview with CoinDesk last month. How Stellar became part of DTCC's tokenization push for Wall Street securities onchain
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2026. May. 31. 17:00
Wall Street's clearing giant chose a public blockchain with compliance tools built for regulated assets, Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon said. The institutional edge: moomoo targets Wall Street-grade trading tools for retail crypto investors
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2026. May. 31. 15:00
The brokerage giant says the future of investing won’t be defined by asset access alone but by the quality of tools investors get. Bitcoin's wild days are over — and Trace Mayer says that's a good thing
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2026. May. 31. 13:00
The creator of the Mayer Multiple argues bitcoin’s growing economic substance is compressing volatility and attracting deeper capital. XRP Ledger's new proposal blocks the flash loan attacks costing DeFi hundreds of millions
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2026. May. 31. 02:30
A draft XRPL amendment notes that flash loan attacks are "structurally impossible" on the network because of how its transactions are built, an architectural quirk that has spared the chain from the exploit class that has cost Ethereum DeFi billions. SEC sues Texas man over $12.3 million alleged crypto scheme built on fake AI trading bots
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2026. May. 30. 17:27
Fuller allegedly diverted $6.2 million for personal use and $5.5M for Ponzi-like payments; only 3% of funds went to crypto trading. U.S. says it seized about $1 billion in Iranian crypto as pressure campaign expands
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2026. May. 30. 15:50
The seizure, falling under "Operation Economic Fury," aims to restrict Iran's access to overseas revenue, banking networks, and crypto infrastructure. Wall Street’s trillion-dollar dilemma: Why AI-powered hackers are keeping big banks off the blockchain
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2026. May. 30. 15:00
CertiK CEO and co-founder Ronghui Gu says April was the worst month for DeFi in four years with exploits on 27 out of 30 days. When the market is bad, we build: Inside Binance’s bold 2030 master plan
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2026. May. 30. 13:00
Established crypto firms will merge with traditional finance, but neither Wall Street bankers nor corporate giants will take over the crypto industry, said Binance’s Head of VIP and Institutional, Catherine Chen. Hyperliquid could become a ‘financial services juggernaut’ as DeFi expands, says Grayscale
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2026. May. 30. 13:00
The digital asset manager says Hyperliquid is emerging as a blockchain-based financial infrastructure platform with the potential to expand beyond crypto trading and challenge parts of traditional derivatives and exchange markets. Ripple said to lead $1 billion XRP treasury raise: Report
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2026. May. 30. 11:35
The planned vehicle would be the largest XRP-focused digital asset treasury yet, even as investor appetite for token accumulation stocks has weakened after the recent crypto selloff. XRP ETFs add $35 million as bitcoin and ether funds lost $2 billion in late May
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2026. May. 30. 11:35
From May 20 to May 29, XRP funds took in $35 million while bitcoin and ether ETFs lost roughly $2 billion combined, with Ripple’s earlier reported XRP treasury plan still awaiting confirmation. Bitcoin, ether, XRP, dogecoin lag a nine-week stocks rally as ETF demand cools
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2026. May. 30. 05:41
The S&P 500 posted its longest weekly winning streak since 2023 and Brent oil stabilized near $92 on US-Iran ceasefire hopes. The biggest cryptocurrencies still drifted lower, with Hyperliquid's HYPE the only major name to rally. Bitcoin’s biggest quantum risk may not be wallet keys. An early investor fears something bigger
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2026. May. 30. 05:27
Andrew Gault, the venture capitalist who funded the quantum hardware labs now threatening bitcoin, says the industry is looking in the wrong place. Google's own security team moved in the same direction in March. ‘The banks will not accept it’: Dimon escalates battle over stablecoin rewards in CLARITY Act debate
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2026. May. 29. 20:03
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticized Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and warned the current CLARITY Act framework could ultimately fail, as banks and crypto firms clash over whether stablecoin issuers should be allowed to offer yield-bearing rewards that resemble bank deposits. U.S. regulator says 24/7 trading is great for crypto, may not be fit for other sectors
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2026. May. 29. 16:29
As the CFTC issued landmark approvals for crypto perpetual futures contracts, it explained in a related advisory that round-the-clock activity isn't right for all. Mass deployment of AI agents is a disaster waiting to happen, says CertiK CEO
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2026. May. 29. 15:31
Ronghui Gu shares tips on how to isolate AI agents while testing them so they do not have access to critical personal information or digital assets. Clarity Act Risks Regulation Without Oversight, Brookings Fellow Says
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2026. May. 29. 15:14
As Congress weighs crypto legislation, Aaron Klein says the CFTC needs more resources, independence and coordination to oversee digital markets. Live markets: Bitcoin shrugs off early decline, but two-month winning streak is in jeopardy
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2026. May. 29. 14:50
A hopeful posting on Iran from President Trump helped erase morning losses. What American crypto asset perpetuals mean for the future of crypto
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2026. May. 29. 14:00
For years, one of the most significant crypto asset markets has existed entirely outside the United States. Today, that changes, explains CFTC Chairman Selig. U.S. CFTC opens crypto 'perp' door with first approval at Kalshi
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2026. May. 29. 14:00
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has now established a stance on how regulated U.S. firms can engage in crypto perpetual futures contracts. U.S. CFTC opens crypto 'perp' door with first approvals at Kalshi, Coinbase
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2026. May. 29. 14:00
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has now established a stance on how regulated U.S. firms can engage in crypto perpetual futures contracts. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) drops 4%, leading index lower
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2026. May. 29. 13:15
Internet Computer (ICP), down 3.8%, was also an underperformer. Paxos wins SEC approval to clear U.S. stocks on blockchain
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2026. May. 29. 12:28
Paxos new license positions it alongside legacy giants such as DTCC and makes it a compelling, more efficient alternative for traditional finance giants than legacy competitors.
Hyperliquid bigger than NASDAQ, says ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher
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2026. May. 29. 12:05
Sprecher saluted Hyperliquid's team, signaling deeper engagement between Wall Street incumbents and crypto-native rails. Bitcoin underperforms risk assets as record 9th day of ETF outflows signal waning demand
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2026. May. 29. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for May 29, 2026 Bitcoin ETF outflows reach record nine-day streak as investors pull $2.8 billion
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2026. May. 29. 10:38
The longest run of withdrawals since U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs listed in January 2024 comes as bitcoin underperforms high-flying AI and semiconductor stocks. Bitcoin ETF outflows reach record 9-day streak as investors pull $2.8 billion
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2026. May. 29. 10:38
The longest run of withdrawals since U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs listed in January 2024 comes as bitcoin underperforms high-flying AI and semiconductor stocks. Bitcoin slides to April lows as crypto diverges from record-chasing U.S. equities
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2026. May. 29. 10:29
Bitcoin's failed breakout above $83,000 is looking increasingly like a bear market signal, even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures notch gains and approach all-time highs. Kalshi follows CFTC in suing Minnesota over law criminalizing prediction markets
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2026. May. 29. 09:59
The Governor of Minnesota signed into law a measure that, starting Aug. 1, makes it a crime to advertise and operate prediction market platforms across the state.
Strategy's STRC slips below $99 as Strive captures investor attention
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2026. May. 29. 09:10
STRC has struggled to maintain its $100 target price, while Strategy's reduced cash reserves and dividend obligations are drawing increased investor attention. Solana, Sui and Aptos wallet data targeted in TrapDoor package attack
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2026. May. 29. 08:19
The campaign targets crypto, DeFi, AI and security developers with fake tooling packages to steal wallets, SSH keys, GitHub tokens, cloud credentials and browser data. OKX Ventures buys $53 million stake in Korea's Coinone exchange
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2026. May. 29. 06:07
The crypto exchange's investment arm and Korea Investment & Securities will each invest KRW 80 billion ($53 million) as Coinone pushes into stablecoins and tokenized securities. XRP rebounds above $1.30 after volume surge, but bears still control the bigger picture
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2026. May. 29. 05:01
XRP snapped a streak of lower lows on heavy buying, though the token remains stuck below major resistance levels that have capped every rally this year. Bitcoin, ether little-changed despite record stocks, falling oil and easing war fears
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2026. May. 29. 04:41
Global stocks hit records and oil cracked on a tentative US-Iran ceasefire extension. Crypto stayed on the sidelines, with some analysts saying the next catalyst is regulatory, not geopolitical. Bitcoin's record holder supply hides a buyer drought, CryptoQuant says
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2026. May. 29. 04:23
A record high in long-term holder supply typically signals conviction. CryptoQuant says it reflects a shortage of new buyers, a view echoed by weakening ETF demand and bearish prediction market odds. Calamos bets protected Bitcoin ETFs can outlast crypto market swings
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2026. May. 28. 22:03
As more than $1 billion exited spot Bitcoin ETFs last week, Calamos says investors are rotating into Bitcoin products with built-in downside protection. Crypto trading firm FalconX confidentially files with SEC for IPO, hires bankers
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2026. May. 28. 19:53
FalconX has hired Cantor and other bankers to advise on a potential IPO and confidentially filed draft paperwork with the SEC, though the listing is not expected until later this year amid volatile market conditions. Why the Ethereum Foundation is suddenly again at the center of crypto’s culture war
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2026. May. 28. 19:09
In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we're diving deep into the institution that has been the main steward for the Ethereum blockchain, and why its been back in the spotlight. Tether's U.S.-focused stablecoin grows over 500% in a month, but still lags main rivals
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2026. May. 28. 18:53
USAT's market cap jumped above $140 million in April, though it remains well behind Circle's USDC, PayPal's PYUSD and Ripple's RLUSD tokens. Bitwise bets Hyperliquid could power future finance as HYPE ETFs gain traction
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2026. May. 28. 18:34
Bitwise says investor demand for Hyperliquid exposure is surging as new HYPE ETFs launch. Hyperliquid's pre-IPO SpaceX contracts suffers 45% flash crash, liquidating $1.5 million
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2026. May. 28. 17:28
A massive selloff in a SpaceX crypto token wiped out hundreds of retail traders in 30 minutes because the market lacked enough cash to absorb the shock. Hyperliquid's pre-IPO SpaceX contracts suffer 45% flash crash, liquidating $1.5 million
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2026. May. 28. 17:28
A massive selloff in a SpaceX crypto token wiped out hundreds of retail traders in 30 minutes because the market lacked enough cash to absorb the shock. UniCredit warns Europe may struggle to contain crypto-bank crisis under MiCA rules
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2026. May. 28. 16:50
EU deposit insurance (up to €100,000) may not absorb stress from large stablecoin reserve accounts, unlike the full protection offered by U.S. regulators. Toddlers learn by falling: Why DeFi's $20 billion TVL drop is just a market stress-test
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2026. May. 28. 16:33
DeFi Technologies president Andrew Forson says the stablecoin layer is thriving, with more than $150 billion in U.S. Treasuries backing coins like USDT and USDC. Sui blockchain suffers another network outage as transactions grind to a halt
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2026. May. 28. 16:11
This is the second time this year that the Sui network has suffered an outage. Bitcoin pinned below $73,000 despite potential U.S.-Iran deal news
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2026. May. 28. 15:10
U.S. stocks and bonds, and the oil market are reacting positively to yet another purported peace agreement, but crypto markets remain under heavy pressure. A blockchain lottery plans to turn crypto gambling fees into Ethereum developer funding
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2026. May. 28. 15:00
Decentralized lottery protocol Megapot is teaming up with Protocol Guild in what the firms describe as the crypto industry’s first programmable charity lottery.
Crypto Long & Short: Asia’s regulated crypto future
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2026. May. 28. 15:00
Asia's adoption of crypto and stablecoins is driving regulated growth in payments and remittances. Learn how Singapore, Hong Kong, India, and Korea are leading the way. Disciplined AI agents are the disruptor needed to break the exchange churn model
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2026. May. 28. 14:13
Programmable incentives that allow independent trading agents to earn only when portfolios rise will create a fairer market for retail customers, explains Naja.
Gemini taps SpaceXAI to build a personalized prediction markets feed
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2026. May. 28. 14:00
The new feature integrates SpaceXAI models to deliver real-time market intelligence, personalized signals and portfolio insights directly inside the Gemini app. 'Debasement trade’ falls out of favor as inflation fears cool, JPMorgan says
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2026. May. 28. 13:38
Investors are abandoning bitcoin and gold, perhaps sensing a coming end to Middle East hostilities. Asset manager Grayscale delays IPO plans as crypto listing boom loses steam
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2026. May. 28. 13:36
Grayscale’s decision to delay its IPO highlights the growing caution across the crypto industry as volatile markets and weak investor demand weigh on public listing plans. VanEck launches first U.S. spot BNB ETF on Nasdaq
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2026. May. 28. 13:36
The ETF offers investors BNB exposure through traditional brokerage accounts without requiring them to directly buy or store the token. Bit Digital bought $20 million ETH for first time since October before 15% plunge
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2026. May. 28. 13:27
The firm said it purchased 8,568 ether on May 11 at an average price of $2,334. Since then, ETH broke below $2,000, leaving the firm sitting at a $3 million unrealized loss. What's next as hot money cycle has gone from crypto to gold to AI to memory
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2026. May. 28. 13:21
As bitcoin and gold momentum fades, investor flows are increasingly rotating into AI infrastructure, semiconductor and memory-related equities. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) jumps 10.5% as nearly all assets fall
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2026. May. 28. 13:12
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) declined 12.2% while Bitcoin Cash (BCH) dropped 12.1%, leading the index lower. VanEck's tokenized fund lands on Euler as DeFi courts Wall Street institutions
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2026. May. 28. 11:58
DeFi protocols are increasingly adapting to host regulated, tokenized assets as tokenization is projected to bring trillions of dollars onchain. U.S.-Iran strikes rattle global markets, send bitcoin to 6-week low
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2026. May. 28. 11:28
Your day-ahead look for May 28, 2026 Samsung units to buy $408 million stake in South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange
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2026. May. 28. 10:55
Samsung Securities is set to take a 2% stake in Dunamu, worth over $200 million, from affiliates of technology conglomerate Kakao. Standard Chartered backs $4,000 ether as retail piles into the sub-$2,000 drop
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2026. May. 28. 10:48
The bank says onchain metrics will pull the price back up, just as Amazon's stock price recovered after 2001. A retail dip-buying frenzy and a record futures short build say the bottom isn't in yet. Bitcoin’s famous CME gaps are about to disappear, though three remain unresolved
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2026. May. 28. 10:47
The launch of round-the-clock bitcoin futures trading eliminates the long-standing CME weekend gap and marks another step toward fully integrated institutional crypto markets. Crypto slides on Hormuz airstrikes as $897 million in long liquidations pile up
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2026. May. 28. 10:44
BTC dropped to its lowest since April 13 and ETH broke below $2,000 as U.S. airstrikes stoked inflation concerns, wiping out nearly $900 million in leveraged longs. White House reviews CFTC prediction-market rule as Trump backs federal control
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2026. May. 28. 08:57
The proposal could shape how Kalshi, Polymarket, and other event-contract platforms operate as states challenge the CFTC’s authority. Diverging trends: Ether slides below $2,000 while futures open interest hits record high of 16 million ETH
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2026. May. 28. 07:19
Ether drops below $2,000 amid heavy selling pressure, yet futures open interest hits a record high. This divergences suggests aggressive shorting.
BlackRock's bitcoin ETF sheds $528 million, the second-largest daily outflow on record
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2026. May. 28. 05:56
IBIT recorded its second-biggest single-day net outflow since launch on Wednesday, missing a January record by less than half a million dollars, as the Iran-driven sell-off pulled institutional money out of bitcoin. Bitcoin could be heading much lower, fund manager warns as $150 billion Treasury operation nears
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2026. May. 28. 04:55
Fund manager Michael Kramer says a $150 billion liquidity drain from upcoming U.S. Treasury operations could push bitcoin sharply lower.
XRP drops 4% below $1.30 as heavy selling breaks key support zone
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2026. May. 28. 04:41
XRP lost another major support level after high-volume selling accelerated late in the session, keeping focus on whether the months-long compression structure is now breaking lower. Bitcoin drops below $73,000 as US strikes on Iran spark $1 billion liquidations
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2026. May. 28. 04:25
Crypto majors sold off 3% to 4% and nearly $1 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out after U.S. airstrikes on an Iranian military site near the Strait of Hormuz reignited the conflict markets had started to price out.
Bitcoin drops below $73,000 as U.S. strikes on Iran spark $1 billion liquidations
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2026. May. 28. 04:25
Crypto majors sold off 3% to 4% and nearly $1 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out after U.S. airstrikes on an Iranian military site near the Strait of Hormuz reignited the conflict markets had started to price out.
U.S. CFTC files request to erase Gemini settlement that it no longer considers fair
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2026. May. 28. 01:12
The regulator went back to analyze the 2022 case and decided that it wouldn't have been pursued under current management and practices. Google engineer insider-traded search results on Polymarket, Feds allege
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2026. May. 27. 21:57
The charges mark the second major arrest over insider trading on a prediction market. Crypto cash backs potential new allies in Congress as industry's PAC presence widens
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2026. May. 27. 21:24
As crypto world notches political wins in Texas and beyond, some of its emerging political action committees ditch bipartisan approach for a Republican focus. The crypto industry’s massive political war chest is starting to lean Republican ahead of midterms
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2026. May. 27. 21:24
As crypto world notches political wins in Texas and beyond, some of its emerging political action committees ditch bipartisan approach for a Republican focus. Wall Street gets new crypto rival after Texas bank completes regulatory pivot
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2026. May. 27. 19:09
By establishing a national charter under the executive branch, United Texas Bank said it intends to enable AI-driven payment rails to intercept global digital dollar volumes. Elon Musk could become a top 5 corporate bitcoin holder if Tesla and SpaceX merge
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2026. May. 27. 18:04
CNBC reported Tuesday that Musk is discussing a merger between Tesla and SpaceX that would tie his tech empire closer together and instantly create the world’s fifth-largest corporate bitcoin treasury, worth $3.3 billion. Crypto Long & Short: How the GENIUS Act repriced bitcoin's monetary premium
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2026. May. 27. 16:00
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Ravi Tanuku on why the GENIUS Act didn't just regulate stablecoins, it repriced Bitcoin's monetary premium. Then, Jesper Johansen on why looped ETH staking no longer needs a lending market. BIS project finds tokenization could make cross-border payments faster, safer
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2026. May. 27. 15:45
Project Agorá, backed by major central banks, will now move toward "real-value" testing to settle tokenized central bank money and bank deposits on blockchain rails. Crypto IPOs could create massive $1 trillion market amid tokenization wave, Jefferies says
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2026. May. 27. 15:35
The Wall Street investment bank expects a wave of crypto and blockchain public listings over the next two years as institutional investors shift their focus from speculative trading to real-world financial infrastructure. Block kicks off Cash App’s phased stablecoin roll out to its nearly 60 million users
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2026. May. 27. 14:26
An individual familiar with the matter told CoinDesk the stablecoin feature was rolled out to 25% of users already and by the end of the week, all users will have access. A bipartisan bridge to the future: Why the Senate must finish the job on digital Assets
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2026. May. 27. 14:18
The Clarity Act’s recent markup proved that the momentum for regulation is there. It is imperative that Congress move the bill forward to establish rules this generation needs and a framework the next will inherit, urges Kim. Robinhood is letting AI trade for you so you don't have to keep checking the markets
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2026. May. 27. 14:12
Robinhood is bringing hedge fund-style automation to everyday investors by letting AI agents build portfolios, execute stock trades, and even go shopping using virtual credit cards. DTCC plans to bring tokenized assets to Stellar in latest Wall Street blockchain push
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2026. May. 27. 14:03
The U.S. market infrastructure giant targets connecting tokenized stocks, ETFs and Treasuries to Stellar in the first half of 2027. Crypto’s biggest exchanges back push for token disclosure standards as industry courts institutional capital
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2026. May. 27. 14:00
More than 40 crypto firms, including rival exchanges Coinbase and Kraken, are backing a Blockworks-led framework aimed at bringing stock market-style disclosures to token markets. Banca Sella gets green light to provide crypto services to customers in Italian first
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2026. May. 27. 13:43
The fintech-forward private bank said it is the first Italian lender to get Bank of Italy approval under MiCA to offer digital asset custody and transfers.
Major crypto exchanges increase transfer scrutiny with HTX over UK sanctions
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2026. May. 27. 13:37
The UK sanctioned crypto exchange HTX due to alleged ties to Russian sanctions evasion networks and illicit financial activity. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Internet Computer (ICP) Jumps 9.8%
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2026. May. 27. 13:20
Stellar (XLM), up 1.7%, joined Internet Computer (ICP) as a top performer. Mastercard secures New York BitLicense to support stablecoin and digital payment infrastructure
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2026. May. 27. 13:15
The payments giant said the approval supports its push into stablecoins and blockchain-based settlement infrastructure. Solana DEX Orca launches new marketplace for tokenized real-world assets
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2026. May. 27. 13:00
The launch comes as crypto companies increasingly focus on tokenizing traditional financial assets, a market many in the industry see as a major growth opportunity. Live markets: Bitcoin remains under pressure as Korea's SK Hynix joins Micron in $1 trillion club
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2026. May. 27. 12:44
Memory chip stocks are attracting capital and attention as crypto markets settle into apathy. Live markets: bitcoin sentiment in 'absolute gutter' as price slips below $75,000
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2026. May. 27. 12:44
Memory chip stocks are attracting capital and attention, with crypto markets settling into apathy. Live markets: bitcoin slides to new monthly low below $75,000 on report of strikes against Iran
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2026. May. 27. 12:44
Memory chip stocks are attracting capital and attention, with crypto markets settling into apathy. Bitcoin gauge tracking selling pressure moves into 'high-risk' zone as ETF demand slumps
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2026. May. 27. 12:25
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have accumulated a net 4,500 BTC since the start of 2026, with May reversing the buying pattern that built through March and April, per Swissblock data. Kraken unveils Bitcoin Vault, expanding yield push for BTC holders
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2026. May. 27. 12:00
The new earn product lets users generate BTC-denominated rewards through DeFi strategies while keeping exposure to bitcoin’s price. Singapore charges former Hodlnaut CEO Zhu Juntao over Terra collapse claims
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2026. May. 27. 11:51
Zhu allegedly directed staff to publish false claims that Hodlnaut had no direct exposure to the TerraUSD collapse on Telegram and in customer emails. Traders once again prefer dollars over bitcoin. USDT, USDC dominance rises.
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2026. May. 27. 11:34
Your day-ahead look for May 27, 2026 Crypto participants once again prefer dollars over bitcoin. USDT, USDC dominance rises.
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2026. May. 27. 11:34
Your day-ahead look for May 27, 2026 SoFi brings bank-issued stablecoin to 15 million users in crypto push
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2026. May. 27. 11:00
The fintech platform says its dollar-backed stablecoin will let members trade, transfer and eventually earn yield through its banking app. Bitcoin clings to $75,000 support as bear market signals resurface
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2026. May. 27. 10:54
Bitcoin hovered below Tom Lee's $76,000 bull-market threshold while hyperliquid and monero bucked broader crypto weakness. Crypto exchange HTX rejects U.K. sanction allegations, says it refused ruble stablecoin listing
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2026. May. 27. 09:58
U.K. authorities sanctioned HTX, saying there were "reasonable grounds to suspect" the crypto exchange was helping Russia by cooperating with ruble stablecoin A7A5.
IREN shares jumps on $1.6 billion Dell deal to expand AI cloud business
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2026. May. 27. 09:47
The Dell agreement will support IREN’s expanding AI cloud business and boost projected annualized revenue to $4.4 billion by 2027. Bitcoin drops to 13th largest asset as capital flees to AI and precious metals
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2026. May. 27. 09:12
Bitcoin’s weak 2026 performance has coincided with sharp gains in metals and semiconductor giants, raising concerns that the cryptocurrency could continue losing ground. DeFi isn't safe anymore because AI is becoming 'superhuman' at hacking, security chief warns
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2026. May. 27. 08:51
As hacks pile up and DeFi TVL falls fast, one of crypto's top security executives says AI coding agents have made smart contracts fatally vulnerable. Whale alert: Someone dumped $1.29 billion of BlackRock's bitcoin ETF in a dark pool trade
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2026. May. 27. 08:40
The big sale happened amid a broader continued exodus from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs. Crypto PACs spend $9 million in Texas and score wins in both parties
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2026. May. 27. 06:12
Industry-backed PACs supported Democratic and Republican candidates alike, underscoring digital assets’ growing role as a cross-party electoral force. Bitcoin vs gold: BTC's three-month uptrend has snapped
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2026. May. 27. 05:45
BTC's three-month uptrend against gold has broken down amid strong inflows into gold and precious metals ETFs. XRP steadies near $1.32 as failed breakout keeps focus on narrowing trading range
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2026. May. 27. 05:01
XRP stayed trapped inside the same consolidation structure after another rejection near $1.36, with traders watching whether months of compression finally resolve into a larger move. Traders watch bitcoin 'golden cross' as BTC slides to near $75,000, ZEC dives 9%
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2026. May. 27. 04:35
A technical setup brewing on the bitcoin chart could decide which way the market breaks next, with the largest cryptocurrency sliding even as global equities hit record highs. Trump praises prediction markets, defends CFTC as court cases compound
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2026. May. 26. 21:50
U.S. President Donald Trump said it was "critically important" that the CFTC keep "exclusive authority" over prediction markets, echoing CFTC Chair Michael Selig. Joe Lubin-backed Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink to join the Russel indexes
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2026. May. 26. 19:03
The inclusion could attract fresh passive inflows from index-tracking funds, while the firm's stock tanked 95% from its peak over the past year. UK sanctions Huobi and ruble stablecoin issuer in crackdown on Russia crypto networks
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2026. May. 26. 17:33
Britain applied banking-style sanctions to crypto exchanges for the first time, requiring U.K. financial firms to freeze funds and trace transactions. Bermuda, the small island nation with huge crypto ambitions
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2026. May. 26. 16:23
The government recently announced it would become the world’s first economy to go fully onchain, a move officials believe will bring its people new opportunities. Coinbase’s Base launches AI tool for ChatGPT to manage crypto wallets and DeFi apps
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2026. May. 26. 16:00
The product, called Base MCP, connects a user’s Base Account to AI clients such as ChatGPT, Claude and Cursor using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an emerging standard that allows AI systems to securely interface with external tools and applications. XRPL could close its biggest DeFi gap if new AMM amendment passes
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2026. May. 26. 15:34
A draft proposal filed Tuesday would extend the XRP Ledger's native automated market maker with three swappable curve types, giving liquidity providers more efficient ways to deploy capital and closing one of XRPL DeFi's longest-standing gaps. The Clarity Act won’t lead to adoption without crypto tax reform
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2026. May. 26. 15:19
The legislation is being framed as a turning point for U.S. crypto policy, but there’s a major piece of the puzzle being overlooked, argues Singh. TeraWulf jumps 13% on AI data center expansion in Kentucky
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2026. May. 26. 14:48
The bitcoin miner turned HPC infrastructure developer unveiled plans for a new 1 gigawatt facility in Kentucky aimed at servicing AI workloads. Live markets: bitcoin on sidelines as markets surge on Iran peace hopes
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2026. May. 26. 14:43
Oil prices and bond yields have opened the week sharply lower following President Trump's weekend announcement of an imminent Middle East agreement. Live markets: bitcoin leads crypto slide even as tech sector closes sharply higher
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2026. May. 26. 14:43
Oil prices and bond yields opened the week sharply lower following President Trump's weekend announcement of an imminent Middle East agreement. Bitmine made its largest ETH purchase this year despite Tom Lee's slowdown suggestion
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2026. May. 26. 13:27
The company bought 111,942 ether last week worth $237 million, ramping up purchases to take advantage of ETH's drop below $2,200. CoinDesk 20 performance update: SUI drops 1.1%, leading index lower
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2026. May. 26. 13:18
Cronos (CRO), also down 1.1%, joined Sui (SUI) as an underperformer. Strive acquires 1,109 bitcoin, raising total holdings to 16,500 coins
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2026. May. 26. 12:46
ASST climbs 133% in three months as Strive grows holdings to 16,500 BTC and explores fresh capital raising options. Strategy taps cash reserve to retire $1.5 billion in convertible debt
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2026. May. 26. 12:19
Michael Saylor and team funded the repurchases using cash as it restructures liabilities tied to its BTC treasury strategy. Spain joins growing list of countries shutting out Polymarket and Kalshi
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2026. May. 26. 12:06
The platforms were blocked for operating without licenses required by Spanish gambling law, citing a lack of safeguards for minors and self-excluded gamblers. Bitcoin demand gauge sinks to worst level since December as spot buying weakens
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2026. May. 26. 12:03
CryptoQuant’s 30-day apparent demand indicator is negative, signaling that buyers aren’t absorbing the available supply and leaving the market vulnerable. StablR freezes USDR and EURR after attacker mints $13.5 million in unbacked tokens
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2026. May. 26. 11:25
The breach, linked to a 1-of-3 multisig wallet weakness, allowed attackers to compromise a key and mint $13.5 million in unbacked tokens, netting them $2.8 million. Bitcoin ETFs crushed by billions in outflows as Treasuries stifle interest-rate cut hopes
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2026. May. 26. 11:20
Your day-ahead look for May 26, 2026 Bitcoin risks another lower high as stocks rally, AI tokens outperform
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2026. May. 26. 10:42
The bitcoin price chart is forming a potential lower high while ether languishes in a months-old range even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 index futures push higher. Bitcoin caught between critical onchain support and an options showdown
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2026. May. 26. 09:11
Heavy supply concentration and large options positioning continue to suppress volatility and keep bitcoin range-bound. XRP Ledger to delete NFT junk and patch key bugs takes in new upgrade
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2026. May. 26. 09:06
The XRP Ledger is rolling out the fixCleanup3_1_3 upgrade on Wednesday, to clean up expired NFTs. XRP Ledger to delete NFT junk and patch key bugs in a new upgrade
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2026. May. 26. 09:06
The XRP Ledger is rolling out the fixCleanup3_1_3 upgrade on Wednesday, to clean up expired NFTs. Hyperliquid takes a swing at Polymarket with macro outcome bets
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2026. May. 26. 06:44
The decentralized exchange’s new HIP-4 product lets traders bet on offchain events like inflation and interest-rate decisions, using validators rather than UMA-style external dispute resolution. At $322 billion, the stablecoin market value exceeds the FX reserves of 95 nations
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2026. May. 26. 06:16
The amount of dollars and other fiat currencies held by users outside traditional banking channels now exceeds the official FX reserves of 95 nations. Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman passes away
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2026. May. 26. 06:13
Tokenized real-world assets firm Ondo Finance announced the unexpected death of founder Nathan Allman on Tuesday, with longtime president Ian De Bode stepping in as CEO. Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman dies unexpectedly
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2026. May. 26. 06:13
Tokenized real-world assets firm Ondo Finance announced the unexpected death of founder Nathan Allman on Tuesday, with longtime president Ian De Bode stepping in as CEO. XRP slips below $1.35 after triangle breakdown puts focus on $1.30 support
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2026. May. 26. 05:08
XRP lost a key support zone after another failed breakout attempt, with traders now watching whether the months-long compression pattern resolves lower. HYPE briefly overtakes Dogecoin, privacy tokens slide as US strikes on Iran rattle markets
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2026. May. 26. 04:57
ZEC and XMR dropped 5% in a session that saw most major tokens pull back after weeks of gains, with the move tracking renewed Middle East tension and a rebound in oil prices. Bitcoin stalls near $76,500 as muted trading points to macro wait-and-see
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2026. May. 26. 04:06
Enflux says “the bid is there” but no one is adding size, while Glassnode data shows easing selling pressure alongside weaker market activity. NEAR price rally gains momentum as cross-chain product activity fuels further 15% jump
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2026. May. 25. 17:38
The rally is fueled by NEAR Intents, the cross-chain system that has processed over $19 billion in volume and generated $32 million in fees. Indonesia blocks Polymarket, calling prediction market online gambling in disguise
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2026. May. 25. 17:04
Authorities stated that using crypto or blockchain doesn't change platforms that let users wager on uncertain outcomes from being gambling products. Bitcoin, crypto prices tick up as US-Iran peace deal odds climb
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2026. May. 25. 16:46
Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and highly enriched uranium, as Pakistan and Qatar are mediating. Buterin says Ethereum Foundation will shrink, sell less ETH, and focus on 'CROPS'
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2026. May. 25. 15:51
Buterin's influence in the EF will decrease as the board expands. He framed the EF as "one node, with a defined purpose," not the center of Ethereum. PCE, jobless claims and housing data test Fed cut hopes: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. May. 25. 12:53
Your look at what's coming in the week starting May 25. Prometheum bets Wall Street distribution is the missing link for tokenized securities
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2026. May. 25. 12:00
Crypto has solved tokenization, but not distribution and Prometheum says broker-dealers and RIAs are the key to bringing digital assets into mainstream finance. HYPE funds attract millions as investors dump bitcoin and ether ETFs
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2026. May. 25. 10:28
Investors turn to HYPE and XRP funds while dumping bitcoin and ether ETFs. Hyperliquid is emerging as a challenger to traditional exchanges and prediction markets, says FalconX
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2026. May. 25. 08:09
A new report shows Hyperliquid is rapidly expanding beyond crypto into pre-IPO markets, prediction contracts, and 24/7 asset trading, putting Wall Street giants on high alert. Bitcoin trades above $77,000 as oil's 5% slide pushes Asian equities higher
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2026. May. 25. 07:11
Oil’s 5% drop on potential Strait of Hormuz reopening boosted Asian equities and supported crypto sentiment. Bitcoin options are coming to Nadaq. Here's what it means for you.
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2026. May. 25. 05:56
The new offering, pending CFTC approval, aims to democratize seamless crypto risk management Bitcoin options are coming to Nasdaq. Here's what it means for you.
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2026. May. 25. 05:56
The new offering, pending CFTC approval, aims to democratize seamless crypto risk management Bitcoin options are coming to Nasdaq. Here's what it means for you
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2026. May. 25. 05:56
The new offering, pending CFTC approval, aims to democratize seamless crypto risk management. Coinbase does not fear competition from Wall Street, says exchange executive
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2026. May. 24. 20:00
A Coinbase executive called on regulators to implement sensible crypto regulation, while announcing the Stand With Crypto event taking place in over 500 locations worldwide. Crypto and the Fed: State of Crypto
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2026. May. 24. 18:30
This past week saw incremental, but potentially important steps. A massive $1 trillion hidden market is waiting to be unlocked in bitcoin, says new report
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2026. May. 24. 15:00
Ledn forecasts the bitcoin-backed lending market could grow to $1 trillion within a decade as new research highlights strong borrower demand. AI is speeding up the quantum threat to crypto, security experts warn
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2026. May. 24. 14:00
Researchers and builders believe that artificial intelligence may be accelerating the quantum timeline and forcing a broader rethink of how digital security works. Crypto rails are becoming the default payment layer for AI agents, report says
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2026. May. 24. 13:00
A new report from Keyrock says stablecoins on blockchain rails are becoming the go-to payment layer for AI agents as traditional card rails struggle to handle micropayments. Bitcoin heads higher as President Trump announces Iran peace agreement
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2026. May. 23. 20:52
"An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries," wrote President Trump late Saturday afternoon. Bitcoin is ready to beat stocks and bonds again after underperformance against Wall Street
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2026. May. 23. 19:00
Former Credit Suisse global head of portfolio and Risk Dimensions CIO Mark Connors says bitcoin has broken out of its longest stretch of underperformance in history and is ready to beat stocks, bonds, and gold as inflation stubbornly sticks around. Crypto trader sees Hyperliquid, AI tokens leading next altcoin rally
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2026. May. 23. 14:19
Hyperliquid’s surge and renewed interest in AI-focused crypto projects are signaling a broader return of risk appetite in altcoins, says Michael van de Poppe. Clarity Act could spark a boom in crypto ‘yield-as-a-service’
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2026. May. 23. 13:00
The bill’s restrictions on yield-bearing crypto products may push the industry away from passive "hold-to-earn" models and toward AI-driven, compliant yield infrastructure, according to STBL Chief Commercial Officer Joe Vollono. Bitcoin tanks to $74,300 as spot ETFs bleed $2.26 billion in two weeks
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2026. May. 23. 10:19
U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen more than $2.26 billion in outflows over the past two weeks. F2Pool founder who controls 11% of bitcoin's hashrate to lead first SpaceX mission to Mars
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2026. May. 22. 19:47
Chun Wang, the first Mission Commander for SpaceX’s first commercial spaceflight to Mars, is crucial for the future transport of millions of tons of cargo and a million citizens to the Red Planet. Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova is leaving company amid revenue slowdown
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2026. May. 22. 19:40
Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova is leaving the firm after more than five years, as the trading platform navigates a sharp decline in crypto revenue and works to lessen its dependence on digital asset market cycles. SEC Commissioner Peirce counters views that crypto rule will foster synthetic tokens
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2026. May. 22. 18:20
Hester Peirce, the commissioner behind the SEC's Crypto Task Force, made statements on the now-delayed proposal, perhaps tamping down mistaken beliefs. Why Minnesota is empowering local banks to fight Wall Street for crypto revenue
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2026. May. 22. 17:53
A local banker told CoinDesk that in light of Wall Street’s aggressive push into the crypto industry, Minnesota's financial institutions could not afford to remain on the sidelines. Tom Emmer brushes off law enforcement concerns over Clarity Act
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2026. May. 22. 16:30
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said concerns from law enforcement groups about crypto developer protections are being overstated. Congress hits Polymarket and Kalshi with a massive insider trading probe
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2026. May. 22. 15:27
Rep. James Comer is demanding internal records from the prediction market CEOs, warning that government employees could be using classified information to make “huge profits”. The agentic CFO in your pocket
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2026. May. 22. 14:57
Chalom explains that retail investors have never had the opportunity to access and manage their own digital treasury desk. Until now. Live markets: Bitcoin continues holding pattern near $77,000 ahead of Kevin Warsh taking over at Fed
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2026. May. 22. 14:24
Kevin Warsh is set to be sworn as Fed chairman in a White House ceremony on Friday morning. Live markets: Bitcoin continues holding pattern near $77,000 as Kevin Warsh takes over at Fed
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2026. May. 22. 14:24
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Fed chairman in a White House ceremony early Friday afternoon. Live markets: Bitcoin heads lower late Friday as Warsh takes over at Fed
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2026. May. 22. 14:24
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Fed chairman in a White House ceremony early Friday afternoon. IREN co-founder says AI’s biggest bottleneck is infrastructure, not chips
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2026. May. 22. 13:20
Dan Roberts outlines IREN’s strategy to build a vertically integrated AI platform spanning power, data centers, GPUs and enterprise software. CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR surges 19.4% as index trades flat
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2026. May. 22. 13:14
Internet Computer (ICP), up 4.3% from Thursday, joined NEAR Protocol (NEAR) as a top performer. Trump Media moves another $205 million in bitcoin as losses on crypto bet swell to $455 million
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2026. May. 22. 13:08
DJT’s bitcoin strategy remains under pressure as the company sits on hundreds of millions in unrealized crypto losses and widening quarterly deficits. Trump Media moved but 'did not sell' $205 million in bitcoin amid rising losses on crypto bets
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2026. May. 22. 13:08
DJT’s bitcoin strategy remains under pressure as the company sits on hundreds of millions in unrealized crypto losses and widening quarterly deficits. Tom Lee says trillions in tech IPO supply won't crash the S&P 500
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2026. May. 22. 12:57
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee argues that trillions in new IPO supply from SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI could ultimately be absorbed by underallocated investors. OKX and ICE are bringing 'never-expiring' oil futures to 120 million crypto users
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2026. May. 22. 12:48
The new partnership comes as Hyperliquid’s oli futures contracts that never expire have been a huge success with over $1.6 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Bitcoin left behind in the geopolitical melee
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2026. May. 22. 11:31
Your day-ahead look for May 22, 2026 Ark Invest buys $12.5 million of Bullish stock in four days
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2026. May. 22. 10:45
Ark frequently uses broader digital asset downturns, which tend to pull crypto equities lower, as an entry point into cryptocurrency companies. Crypto majors stuck in tight range as altcoin rotation picks up steam
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2026. May. 22. 10:23
Bitcoin holds between $76,000 and $78,000 while AI tokens and HYPE surge; derivatives signal calm conditions with volatility selling dominating options markets. ZachXBT flags $520K Polymarket exploit on Polygon, team says funds are safe
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2026. May. 22. 09:39
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has highlighted a suspected security breach involving Polymarket, the world’s largest decentralized prediction market platform. Near Protocol to automate its own growth and its token is skyrocketing
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2026. May. 22. 08:52
Near Protocol will introduce dynamic resharding in June, allowing the blockchain to automatically add shards as demand grows without human intervention. Polymarket aims for prediction market approval in Japan by 2030
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2026. May. 22. 08:34
Mike Eidlin, head of Japan at cryptocurrency exchange Jupiter, is leading Polymarket's efforts, according to reports. Bitcoin implied volatility drops to 7 month low despite macro risks
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2026. May. 22. 08:24
BTC's implied volatility is a picture of calm even as financial headlines warn of macro risks. XRP ETFs attract inflows amid wallet surge. bitcoin, ether funds struggle.
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2026. May. 22. 06:36
Fresh inflows into XRP-linked funds and a spike in newly created wallets suggest some traders may be rotating into the token while trimming exposure to crypto’s largest assets. Bitcoin trades near $77,700 as analysts eye $75,000 support after liquidation wave
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2026. May. 22. 05:38
Open interest held steady and funding stayed subdued during the recent liquidation wave, suggesting traders were de-risking rather than capitulating, according to HashKey Research's Tim Sun. India cracks down on prediction markets: Polymarket goes dark, Kalshi could be next
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2026. May. 22. 05:14
Polymarket has gone dark in India and as per local media reports, Kalshi could be next. Satoshi’s 1.1M bitcoin and millions more can be saved from quantum attack, says expert
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2026. May. 21. 19:10
Researchers at the privacy-centric blockchain startup say their multi-layer quantum defense will feature a soft fork to freeze and protect dormant BTC. Satoshi’s 1.1 million bitcoin and millions more can be saved from quantum attack, says expert
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2026. May. 21. 19:10
Researchers at the privacy-centric blockchain startup say their multi-layer quantum defense will feature a soft fork to freeze and protect dormant BTC. Mark Cuban says he sold most of his Bitcoin after failed hedge narrative 'disappointed' the billionaire
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2026. May. 21. 17:30
The billionaire investor said he sold most of his bitcoin after concluding the cryptocurrency failed to act as a hedge during recent geopolitical turmoil and dollar weakness. Ethereum’s identity crisis is deepening after high-profile 'brain drain' frustrates the community
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2026. May. 21. 16:56
What began earlier this week as shock over more exits of core figures has now evolved into something more existential, according to some community members. Crypto prediction markets are turning into dangerous national security risks, and Congress wants to ban them
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2026. May. 21. 15:38
Bubblemaps investigators led by Nicolas Vaiman, discovered 80 bets on Polymarket with a 98% win rate that he said is statistically impossible to achieve. U.S. CFTC secures deal with National Hockey League on prediction market safeguards
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2026. May. 21. 15:12
A new arrangement has been set between the derivatives regulator and professional hockey, following on the heels of a similar baseball agreement. Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Products
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2026. May. 21. 15:00
Advisors need to assess ETP custody, sponsor profiles, and fees. Read expert advice on bitcoin-backed loans, including margin call risks and when to sell vs. borrow. MoonPay expands into tokenized assets and DeFi markets with new platform for banks
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2026. May. 21. 14:42
With MoonPay Trade, the crypto payments firm is building infrastructure for banks, fintechs to access stablecoins, tokenized funds and yield in a one-stop shop. Peer-to-peer trading startup Variational raises $50 million for real-world perps in funding round led by Dragonfly
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2026. May. 21. 13:57
The company is initially offering perpetual futures on real-world assets including oil, silver, copper and gold. Live markets: Bitcoin's flat action continues as SpaceX IPO, Nvidia earnings capture news cycle
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2026. May. 21. 13:51
Hyperliquid's HYPE is the outlier in crypto, rising 16.5% over the past 24 hours to a new record high. Live markets: yet another Iran peace deal and Mark Cuban sells his bitcoin
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2026. May. 21. 13:51
Hyperliquid's HYPE is the outlier in crypto, rising 16.5% over the past 24 hours to a new record high. Blockchain.com files with SEC for U.S. IPO
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2026. May. 21. 13:50
The crypto financial services firm submitted a draft S-1 to the SEC as it explores a public listing amid renewed momentum in digital asset markets. Bitcoin's long-term holder supply approaches record high, breaking multi-year downtrend
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2026. May. 21. 13:23
Long-term holder supply has surged by more than 2 million coins to 16.3 million BTC during the current bear market. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Internet Computer drops 1.6%, leading index lower
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2026. May. 21. 13:16
Hedera (HBAR), down 1.3% from Wednesday, joined Internet Computer (ICP) as an underperformer. Stablecoins retain the edge over tokenized money market funds, JPMorgan says
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2026. May. 21. 12:49
The bank said tokenized money market funds account for only about 5% of the broader stablecoin universe despite offering yield. It's not all HYPE: Privacy and quantum-resistant coins advance as bitcoin marks time
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2026. May. 21. 11:21
Your day-ahead look for May 21, 2026 It's not all HYPE: Privacy and quantum-resistant coins advance as bitcoin coasts
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2026. May. 21. 11:21
Your day-ahead look for May 21, 2026 The $6 billion expiration countdown: Traders pile into $82,000 bitcoin calls ahead of May 29 expiry
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2026. May. 21. 10:53
Deribit’s bitcoin open interest has overtaken BlackRock’s IBIT as traders brace for a showdown between $75K max pain and $80K call positioning. HYPE leads crypto rebound as traders position for volatility breakout
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2026. May. 21. 10:52
Bitcoin and ether stabilized as derivatives activity rebounded, HYPE rose for a fifth straight day and options traders positioned for a breakout. A crypto whale has made a $224,000 bet that XRP's price stays perfectly flat through June
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2026. May. 21. 09:34
The trader collected about $224,500 in premiums and will keep the full amount if XRP remains close to $1.40. TradFi giant IG to expand crypto trading across Europe through Bitpanda
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2026. May. 21. 08:58
The London-listed company is broadening its digital asset offering after introducing spot crypto trading for U.K. retail customers last year. Binance launches SpaceX pre-IPO perps amid $2 trillion valuation bets
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2026. May. 21. 07:03
Binance looks to democratize pre-IPO markets, starting with SpaceX perpetual futures. Don't call us just a WLFI treasury company, says AI Financial
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2026. May. 21. 05:20
The company says it is building a broader fintech, tokenization and digital infrastructure business, but its latest SEC filing shows WLFI still dominates the balance sheet. Here's why bitcoin turned lower from the 200-day average
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2026. May. 21. 04:52
BTC recently turned lower from the 200-day average, a barometer of long-term trends. CryptoQuant explains why. Polymarket moves to list parlays while SEC seeks public input on prediction market ETFs
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2026. May. 20. 22:55
The "combinatorial outcome contracts" would resolve if every part of an underlying contract resolved, according to a filing. Bitcoin miners tied to AI rise as Nvidia posts big earnings beat and strong outlook
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2026. May. 20. 22:22
Nvidia's stronger-than-expected results and bullish AI outlook lifted crypto mining stocks tied to data center and high-performance computing demand, even as the chipmaker's shares fell due to growth concerns. Federal Reserve proposes limited master accounts long pursued by crypto firms
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2026. May. 20. 22:11
The U.S. Fed issued a revised proposal on the structure of payment accounts, taking the next step to build on an earlier pitch for so-called skinny accounts. Elon Musk's SpaceX held 18,712 bitcoin at fair value of $1.29 billion at end of Q1, IPO filing shows
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2026. May. 20. 21:32
The rocket and satellite company is looking to go public at a valuation of more than $1.5 trillion. Securitize remains in the red even as record quarter fuels public listing plans
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2026. May. 20. 18:37
The tokenization platform reported record quarterly revenue but continued to post losses as it invested in growth and public-company preparations tied to its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. Securitize posts record revenue in the first quarter as it gears up for public listing
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2026. May. 20. 18:37
The tokenization platform reported record quarterly revenue but continued to post losses as it invested in growth and public-company preparations tied to its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. Latest Congressional swing at crypto tax reform would direct IRS to review de minimis exemptions
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2026. May. 20. 18:07
The newest version of the Parity Act updates language around payment stablecoins and directs the IRS to report on how a de minimis exemption might work. Prediction markets firms take heat in Senate Commerce hearing scrutinizing surge
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2026. May. 20. 17:16
Sports betting on firms such as Kalshi was the focus of questions over advertising to children, cheating from athletes and undermining regulated gaming. Crypto custody firm Copper is looking to sell the company for $500 million
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2026. May. 20. 17:08
Cantor Fitzgerald has been appointed to help with the sale, according to sources. The Protocol: Ethereum Foundation's high-profile departures spark fresh debate
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2026. May. 20. 16:37
Also: Citi on quantum computing and bitcoin, Jump Crypto’s Firedancer, and Vitalik Buterin on AI verification Why Trump's bitcoin ETF plans likely collapsed before getting off the ground
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2026. May. 20. 16:35
Trump Media withdrew its bitcoin ETF filing as analysts pointed to fee pressure, weak demand and fierce competition in the crowded spot bitcoin ETF market. Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin-backed loans belong in the cost-of-capital conversation
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2026. May. 20. 16:31
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Alec Beckman on why BTC-backed lending is not a crypto story, but a capital efficiency story. Then, Serena Sebastiani on how stablecoins aren’t a crypto product; they’re becoming the settlement infrastructure global finance forgot. EU opens MiCA consultation to review if crypto framework is still fit for purpose
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2026. May. 20. 15:26
The European Commission is seeking feedback on whether the EU’s landmark crypto regulatory framework remains suitable as digital asset markets and global policies evolve. Crypto campaign cash from Fairshake flooded Southern primaries, picked winners
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2026. May. 20. 14:59
The leading industry super PAC claimed a "6-0 sweep" in the primaries in Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia, though one big race awaits a runoff. South Korean funeral company reveals $33 million loss on leveraged ether ETF bet
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. May. 20. 14:46
A Seoul-based funeral services firm disclosed tens of millions of dollars in unrealized losses tied to leveraged ether ETF investments. Live markets: Crypto prices remain flat ahead of FOMC minutes, Nvidia earnings
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2026. May. 20. 14:13
Bitcoin is lower by more than 4% over the past week, but has remained in a very tight range around $77,000 for the last three days. Live markets: Crypto prices buoyed by Trump's 'final stages' remark
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2026. May. 20. 14:13
Bitcoin is lower by more than 4% over the past week, but has remained in a very tight range around $77,000 for the last three days. Live markets: Nvidia earnings beat Wall Street's expectations
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2026. May. 20. 14:13
Bitcoin is lower by more than 4% over the past week, but has remained in a very tight range around $77,000 for the last three days. Live markets: SpaceX files for massive IPO as Nvidia earnings beat Street expectations
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2026. May. 20. 14:13
Bitcoin is lower by more than 4% over the past week, but has remained in a very tight range around $77,000 for the last three days. Raoul Pal says AI and crypto are reshaping the global economy faster than most think
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2026. May. 20. 14:13
The Real Vision founder said that humanity is entering an “exponential age” where AI, crypto and tokenization could rewrite finance, labor and culture. Vitalik Buterin outlines Ethereum's privacy measures. Here is what it means for the network and ETH
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2026. May. 20. 14:08
Privacy is widely seen as a necessary feature for the widespread adoption of blockchain technology. Ethereum is taking steps in that direction. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI), up 3.7%, leads index higher
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2026. May. 20. 13:15
Bittensor (TAO) gained 2.1%, joining Uniswap (UNI) as a top performer. These bitcoin metrics suggest February’s $60,000 selloff may have marked the bottom
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2026. May. 20. 11:57
Realized cap stabilization, historically elevated RHODL readings and deeply negative funding rates all point toward a potential cycle low for bitcoin forming earlier this year. Telegram group at center of Jane Street insider-trading allegations in Terra collapse
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2026. May. 20. 11:36
Newly unsealed filings detail a private chat dubbed ‘Bryce’s Secret’ that Terraform’s estate says gave Jane Street an informational edge before UST’s collapse. Too many cooks: How regulatory infighting is choking the UK's crypto hub ambitions
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2026. May. 20. 11:31
While the FCA opens its doors to market pilots, structural delays and legislative friction are fueling industry frustration over a framework trailing behind the U.S. and Europe. Bitcoin rebounds above $77,000. Analysts weigh in on whether the bounce has legs.
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2026. May. 20. 11:12
Your day-ahead look for May 20, 2026 Bitcoin holds near $77,400 as derivatives signal caution
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2026. May. 20. 10:43
Crypto markets flashed green on Wednesday, but falling futures open interest and mixed altcoin performances suggest traders are reducing risk rather than chasing the rebound. Bitfinex traders double down on bitcoin during five-day slide as longs hit 2.5-year high
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2026. May. 20. 10:07
Margin longs on Bitfinex have climbed to a two-and-a-half year high as bitcoin struggles below key technical resistance near $78,000. Despite Trump’s pledge, a CBDC is being explored behind closed doors, says former CTFC chair
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2026. May. 20. 09:45
Publicly, the U.S. has fiercely opposed a Central Bank Digital Currency, but former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad said it is inevitable and there will be one sooner or later. Germany's AllUnity plans Swedish krona stablecoin, pushes into AI agentic payments
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2026. May. 20. 09:22
The DWS and Galaxy-backed firm targets June debut for its SEKAU stablecoin as Europe pushes to build regulated local-currency alternatives to U.S. dollar tokens. Pan-European stablecoin effort expands to 37 lenders in push back against U.S. dollar dominance
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2026. May. 20. 08:44
Qivalis, a stablecoin initiative backed by a group of European banks, aims to issue a stablecoin later this year to deepen the euro's role in tokenized finance. Bitcoin, ether, XRP rebound as Senate curbs Trump's Iran war powers
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2026. May. 20. 07:00
Bitcoin climbed to about $77,200, while XRP, ether and solana also gained as Treasury yields and oil fell. Non-dollar stablecoins are struggling to crack 0.5% of market share
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2026. May. 20. 06:13
Everyone is building non-dollar stablecoins. But data shows that compared to USD-denominated stablecoins, almost no one is using them. Bitcoin is falling, bond yields are rising. Yet BTC’s implied volatility, an uncertainty gauge, remains low.
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2026. May. 20. 06:08
BTC's implied volatility remains low despite the recent price selloff. Options specialist prefers a long straddle strategy in this scenario. Trump orders government, Fed to review crypto firms' access to payment rails
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2026. May. 19. 22:54
Donald Trump's executive order asks the Fed to review how depository institutions may be granted access to payment services, an area the crypto industry is deeply involved with. Even a mountain of T-bills won't save Tether and Circle from a sudden liquidity crisis, expert says
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2026. May. 19. 20:47
The head of digital assets and tokenization at one of Germany’s largest asset managers said that USDT and USDC are not stablecoins, from his perspective. This bitcoin bear market is different with 'uniquely pessimistic' traders limiting downside, K33 says
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2026. May. 19. 20:30
The research firm said bitcoin traders remain unusually defensive, reducing the risk of the kind of leverage-driven collapse seen in prior downturns. Zerohash pursues new funding at more than $1.5 billion valuation after Mastercard drops investment plans
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2026. May. 19. 18:46
Crypto infrastructure providers are drawing renewed investor interest as Wall Street deepens its push into digital assets. Hyperliquid’s HYPE one of crypto’s most undervalued assets, says Bitwise
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2026. May. 19. 18:33
The crypto asset manager argued the market is mispricing Hyperliquid as a niche derivatives exchange instead of a fast-growing “super-app” for global trading markets. The SEC wants to let newly public companies raise cash instantly in its biggest rule change in decades
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2026. May. 19. 17:04
The agency is proposing its largest overhaul of public listing rules in over 20 years, cutting compliance costs and giving crypto firms a much easier path to raise cash on Wall Street. The U.S. can’t lose the bitcoin race to China
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2026. May. 19. 16:36
The next global power competition is not being fought over missiles alone. It’s being fought over money, and right now, China is moving aggressively to shape the future of it, argues Gooden. ‘What's happening at the EF?’ Ethereum community looking for answers after high-profile departures
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2026. May. 19. 15:45
A wave of recent high-profile departures at the Ethereum Foundation has reignited longstanding questions from community members about what is going on inside the organization. Former BNY exec launches NUVA, bets tokenization will remake Wall Street
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2026. May. 19. 15:14
NUVA launched this week with nearly $19 billion in tokenized real-world assets from Figure Technologies, aiming to bring regulated U.S. yield products into DeFi. Senator Elizabeth Warren accuses U.S. regulator of approving unqualified crypto banks
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2026. May. 19. 15:04
The Senate Banking Committee's top Democrat sent a letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency questioning the charters of nine crypto firms. 21Shares says Hyperliquid ETF demand shows appetite for 24/7 trading
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2026. May. 19. 15:01
21Shares says strong early flows into its new Hyperliquid ETF reflect growing investor demand for around-the-clock access to crypto and traditional assets. Polymarket unlocks $5 trillion private market for retail traders, previously reserved for elites
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2026. May. 19. 14:51
Polymarket’s new private-company prediction markets let retail traders bet on startup milestones once reserved for Wall Street insiders. Crypto IPO boom stalls as AI frenzy reshapes tech markets
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2026. May. 19. 14:40
Crypto firms are pausing long-awaited IPO plans as weak trading volumes and macro pressures weigh on valuations despite boom in AI-linked tech listings. Crypto IPO boom stalls as AI frenzy reshapes tech markets, says Fundstrat exec
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2026. May. 19. 14:40
Crypto firms are pausing long-awaited IPO plans as weak trading volumes and macro pressures weigh on valuations despite boom in AI-linked tech listings. Live markets: Bitcoin gives up $77,000 as interest rates continue surge, stocks continue slump
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2026. May. 19. 14:14
Crypto markets have turned lower in morning U.S. trade on Tuesday as the idea of coming rate hikes takes a toll on risk assets. JPMorgan says ether and altcoins won't catch up to bitcoin without a major network boom
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2026. May. 19. 13:59
The bank said ether and the broader altcoin market continue to trail bitcoin as weak network activity, sluggish DeFi growth and limited real-world adoption weigh on investor demand. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) rises 2.1%
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2026. May. 19. 13:19
NEAR Protocol (NEAR), up 2.8%, was also a top performer. Amid the Clarity Act fanfare is some worry over how a last-minute deal may punch DeFi
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2026. May. 19. 12:00
The crypto market structure bill saw a high-stakes, 11th-hour gambit to get Democrats on board for a bipartisan committee vote, but it might carry a cost. Bitcoin may bottom in October if historical reward-halving cycle holds
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2026. May. 19. 11:25
Your day-ahead look for May 19, 2026 BSC’s quantum defense works. The trade-off is 40% slower transaction throughput.
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2026. May. 19. 10:52
BSC’s quantum-security test worked, but bigger transaction data slowed network throughput by about 40%. Bitcoin treads water near pivotal monthly close while speculative tokens retreat
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2026. May. 19. 10:34
Bitcoin held near $76,800 as altcoins weakened, WLFI slid and traders watched whether the largest cryptocurrency can hold Tom Lee's line in the sand. Echo Protocol suffers $76 million exploit in eBTC minting attack on Monad
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2026. May. 19. 08:42
The Bitcoin-focused DeFi protocol suffered an attack whereby about 1,000 unauthorized eBTC $77 million were minted on the Monad blockchain A DeFi exchange becomes the first to offer equity perpetuals powered by Nasdaq data
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2026. May. 19. 08:28
The partnership underscores both the rapid growth of equity perpetuals in onchain markets and Nasdaq’s broader strategy to support tokenized equity trading infrastructure. XRP and Solana funds attract inflows as bitcoin outflows hit nearly $1 billion
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2026. May. 19. 08:25
CoinShares data shows investors are rotating into listed products based on XRP and SOL while bitcoin and ethereum products posted heavy weekly outflows. Bitcoin has shed $5,000 within days. The data says this selloff could worsen
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2026. May. 19. 06:08
Bitcoin has fallen about 6% from $82,000 to $76,800, but underlying data point to more than routine pullback. Bitcoin has shed $5,000 within days. ETF flows, derivatives say the selloff could worsen
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2026. May. 19. 06:08
Bitcoin has fallen about 6% from $82,000 to $76,800, and underlying data point to the drop being more than a routine pullback. World Liberty Financial treasury company AI Financial warns in SEC filing that it may not survive the year
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2026. May. 19. 05:35
The former Alt5 Sigma marked its 7.28 billion WLFI tokens at $706 million, down from a roughly $1.46 billion cost basis, while disclosing that the holdings remain locked amid liquidity concerns.
World Liberty Financial treasury company AI Financial warns that it may not survive the year in SEC filing
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2026. May. 19. 05:35
The former Alt5 Sigma marked its 7.28 billion WLFI tokens at $706 million, down from a roughly $1.46 billion cost basis, while disclosing that the holdings remain locked amid liquidity concerns.
SEC to propose tokenized stock framework as Wall Street efforts deepen: Bloomberg
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2026. May. 18. 22:20
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly poised to release a major crypto proposal as it seeks to institute its digital assets agenda. Minnesotan banks and credit unions set to provide crypto custody August 1
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2026. May. 18. 21:07
Minnesota established the midwest’s first unified digital asset safety net for banks and credit unions. Minnesotan banks and credit unions set to provide crypto custody Aug. 1
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2026. May. 18. 21:07
Minnesota established the midwest’s first unified digital asset safety net for banks and credit unions. Hyperliquid's USDC deal could supercharge HYPE, pressure Circle, Coinbase margins, analysts say
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2026. May. 18. 20:18
The revenue share deal could shift an estimated $160 million in revenue from Coinbase and Circle into Hyperliquid's ecosystem, Compass Point analysts said. Revolut wants to take Dogecoin mainstream with its new physical payment card
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2026. May. 18. 18:30
The European fintech giant is launching a physical debit card that lets users spend the popular meme coin anywhere Visa and Mastercard are accepted with zero extra exchange fees. Solana is shedding its memecoin reputation as big banks move billions into its ecosystem
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2026. May. 18. 17:35
Wall Street and payment giants are quietly taking over Solana, moving billions onto the network for tokenized funds and global payments even as the broader crypto market cools down, according to a new report by Messari. The Ethereum Foundation is facing a wave of high-profile departures as its internal shakeup deepens
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2026. May. 18. 17:34
The turnover comes as the foundation undergoes an internal transition tied to a new organizational mandate aimed at redefining its role within Ethereum. Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy receives New York BitLicense for institutional crypto push
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2026. May. 18. 17:01
Galaxy Digital became the second company this year to secure a New York BitLicense, following Strike’s approval in March. Stripe-backed Tempo taps $7.5 billion DeFi lender Morpho to expand beyond payments
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2026. May. 18. 16:27
The move brings onchain yield and lending to the payments-focused chain in a bid to offer full-stack onchain finance platform to companies building on it. HIVE buys $58 million Toronto plot for AI facility; shares climb
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2026. May. 18. 15:32
The bitcoin mining firm continues on its investment path into AI data centers after raising $115 million to expand its global footprint in the industry. Ex-OpenAI's Leopold Aschenbrenner bets big on crypto miners for his $13.6 billion AI play
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2026. May. 18. 15:07
Aschenbrenner is shorting Nvidia and AMD in favor of bitcoin miners that own the electricity and data centers needed to fuel the next phase of the AI boom. Live markets: Bitcoin gives up all of May's gains, slipping below $77,000
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2026. May. 18. 14:26
Strategy made a mammoth $2 billion bitcoin purchase last week, but it's not lifting crypto spirits or prices. Vitalik Buterin says AI 'formal verification' could actually make crypto much more secure
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2026. May. 18. 14:19
The Ethereum co-founder argued that AI-assisted "formal verification" could become one of the most important tools for cybersecurity in a new blog post. Kraken parent Payward's Q1 revenue climbs despite crypto market slump
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2026. May. 18. 13:41
Co-CEO Arjun Sethi said the firm kept investing through market weakness, leaning on acquisitions and futures growth to offset softer spot trading. XRP slips 2% as profit-taking knocks token back below $1.40
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2026. May. 18. 13:35
XRP gave back gains after a high-volume selloff erased the latest breakout attempt, though buyers stepped back in near support around $1.38. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) drops 13% as all assets decline
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2026. May. 18. 13:16
Bittensor (TAO), down 9.6% over the weekend, joined Bitcoin Cash (BCH) as an underperformer. Bitcoin faces outsized quantum threat as computing breakthroughs accelerate, Citi says
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2026. May. 18. 13:15
The bank said accelerating advances in quantum computing are compressing the timeline for risks to crypto and broader internet infrastructure, with Bitcoin seen as particularly exposed. Bitmine buys the dip as Tom Lee ties ether's pullback to rising oil prices
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2026. May. 18. 13:01
The Ethereum treasury firm bought over 71,000 ETH last week, a sharp increase from the previous week's purchases. Strategy made mammoth $2 billion bitcoin purchase last week
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2026. May. 18. 12:47
Michael Saylor and team added 24,869 BTC last week, bringing total holdings to 843,738 coins. Tokenization push could pull trillions of dollars into DeFi, StanChart says
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2026. May. 18. 12:32
The bank projects $4 trillion of tokenized assets by 2028, boosting demand for blockchain-native lending and trading infrastructure. UK’s financial payments network is ready for tokenization, regulators say
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2026. May. 18. 12:00
The U.K.’s financial watchdog and central bank unveiled their roadmap for tokenization, the use of stablecoins for institutional settlement and a phased transition toward 24/7 operation. Standard Chartered to acquire remainder of subsidiary Zodia Custody
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2026. May. 18. 11:53
The bank's offer to acquire the slice of Zodia Custody it doesn't already own has been accepted by the firm's other shareholders and noteholders. The three risks that could overwhelm bitcoin's regulatory tailwind
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2026. May. 18. 11:08
Your day-ahead look for May 18, 2026 Bitcoin slides below $77,000 as Trump’s Iran warning rattles risk assets
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2026. May. 18. 10:50
Bitcoin and ether sank after the U.S. president told Iran the “clock is ticking,” sending oil higher and triggering broad crypto liquidations. Fed minutes, Meta stablecoin Senate deadline: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. May. 18. 10:36
Your look at what's coming in the week starting May 18. Crypto security is turning into an AI arms race as agents may overwhelm compliance teams
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2026. May. 18. 07:13
AI agents and automated payments could reach a scale that crypto monitoring systems built for human-paced markets cannot handle, Elliptic CEO Simone Maini warned. Aave restores ether borrowing limits after $230 million exploit
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2026. May. 18. 07:05
The DeFi lending protocol reversed restrictions imposed after April’s $292 million exploit, restoring borrowing capacity across six networks as contagion fears ease. Bitcoin Depot, North America's largest bitcoin ATM operator, files for bankruptcy
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2026. May. 18. 06:55
Bitcoin Depot, the largest bitcoin ATM operator in North America and publicly listed on Nasdaq, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Iran may be turning the Strait of Hormuz into a bitcoin-based insurance market, local reports say
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2026. May. 18. 06:47
State-linked Fars News reported that Iran’s economy ministry has been working on a plan to manage shipping through the Strait with payments in bitcoin. Crypto traders betting on a rally lose $563 million in liquidations. Ether and bitcoin suffer the most
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2026. May. 18. 05:47
Ether and bitcoin led liquidations, as their prices dropped on macroeconomic concerns. HYPE pops 7%, beating bitcoin declines, as SpaceX pre-IPO lands on Hyperliquid
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2026. May. 18. 05:01
Hyperliquid's HYPE token rallied 7% over 24 hours after Trade.xyz launched the first pre-IPO perpetual market on the platform, offering synthetic exposure to SpaceX at a reference valuation of $1.78 trillion. Yet another crypto bridge falls victim to an $11 million hack
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2026. May. 18. 04:37
The latest attack adds to growing string of cross-chain infrastructure exploits. Bitcoin slides under $77,000 as oil shock and Treasury yields hit risk assets
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2026. May. 18. 03:52
Long-term holders are still sitting tight and exchange balances remain near six-year lows, Binance Research data shows, but underwater short-term holders leave BTC vulnerable to macro shocks. The Clarity Act took a step forward: State of Crypto
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2026. May. 17. 18:30
Unpacking Thursday's at-times contentious markup hearing. DeFi's new front: VerifiedX bets bitcoin's next chapter is programmable, private
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2026. May. 17. 12:00
VerifiedX says its Bitcoin sidechain enables programmable, privacy-preserving transactions without synthetic wrappers, targeting growing institutional demand for native DeFi on the original blockchain system. Japan's SBI Securities, Rakuten Securities plan to offer crypto investment trusts
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2026. May. 17. 11:41
Another 11 companies responded to a survey saying they would consider offering crypto funds once the regulatory environment becomes clear. A Russian stablecoin built to dodge sanctions says it can survive even if they're lifted
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2026. May. 17. 08:00
A7A5, the Russia-linked stablecoin built to move money around banking restrictions, says faster trade settlement, yield and regional crypto infrastructure could keep it relevant even if geopolitical tensions ease. Jump Crypto’s ‘Firedancer’ is taking a slow and steady approach to its long-awaited Solana infrastructure rollout
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2026. May. 16. 15:00
In an interview with CoinDesk, the lead engineer at Firedancer gives an update on how the new client, also known as a software, is fairing in the Solana ecosystem.
Crypto users are choosing juicy yields over protection, putting billions at risk of hacks
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2026. May. 16. 14:00
DeFi insurance protocols debuted with huge ambitions during the 2020 crypto boom. But as hacks evolved and users chased yields over protection, most of the sector collapsed under the same risks it was built to cover. The $293 million KelpDAO hack shows why DeFi is finally being forced to grow up
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2026. May. 16. 13:00
For protocol founders and security researchers, the incident reinforced a broader shift underway across crypto: DeFi is no longer primarily battling coding bugs. It’s battling complexity. XRP beat bitcoin gains as CLARITY Act advanced, but a real bullrun still needs Congress
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2026. May. 16. 11:30
The token jumped 5% after a Senate committee moved the market-structure bill forward, reviving hopes that legal clarity can pull deeper institutional money into XRP products. Crypto longs lose $500 million as bitcoin slides to $78,000, SOL and XRP down 5%
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2026. May. 16. 07:36
A long-skewed liquidation cascade flushed leverage across the major tokens overnight, with the move tracking a global bond selloff and the worst session for U.S. stocks since March. Bhutan ‘doesn’t recall’ selling any bitcoin, disputing widely-tracked $1 billion BTC drawdown
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2026. May. 16. 02:30
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. Bhutan ‘doesn’t recall’ selling any bitcoin, disputing widely tracked $1 billion BTC drawdown
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2026. May. 16. 02:30
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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/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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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-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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
STRC’s volume weighted average price of $99.76 for April kept the dividend steady for a third consecutive month. 
