Latest cryptocurrency news today - Check what are the trends in the digital currency market - Learn when is the best moment to buy Bitcoin or Altcoins on the best crypto exchanges - What you need to know about the crypto market trendhttps://coinsnews.comBitmine said its crypto, cash, and strategic holdings now total $12.3 billion, led by 5.39 million ether tokens. The company is also expanding its staking strategy through MAVAN, its institutional ethereum validator network. BitMine Controls 4.47% of Ethereum Supply With $12.3B Asset Base Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed that its total crypto, cash and “moonshot” holdings […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/tom-lee-backs-ethereum-supercycle-as-bitmine-eth-holdings-reach-539m853736COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tom-lee-backs-ethereum-supercycle-as-bitmine-eth-holdings-reach-5_39m_nwmk-768x432.pngTom Lee Backs Ethereum Supercycle as Bitmine ETH Holdings Reach 5.39MPRESS RELEASE. The evolution of finance is fundamentally a silent revolution focused on breaking barriers and enhancing efficiency. From the ringing bells of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange to the historic prosperity of New York’s Wall Street, traditional finance (TradFi) has built a vast, rigid, and tightly regulated capital operation system over the past centuries. However, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/htx-is-bringing-wall-street-into-the-crypto-world-breaking-time-barriers-and-reshaping-global-finance853737COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/eh_nwmk-768x432.pngHTX is Bringing Wall Street Into the Crypto World: Breaking Time Barriers and Reshaping Global FinanceStable, the USDT-native blockchain, went live this week with StableEarn, a treasury management product that routes USDT deposits into institutional-grade yield through a Morpho vault backed by Theo’s real-world asset suite. Stable Brings Institutional USDT Yield Onchain Through Morpho Vault Backed by Theo Stable‘s announcement, shared with Bitcoin.com News, notes that USDT holds a near […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/stable-and-theo-open-morpho-vault-for-usdt-holders-seeking-real-world-asset-yield853738COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/stable-and-theo-open-morpho-vault-for-usdt-holders-seeking-real-world-asset-yield-768x432.pngStable and Theo Open Morpho Vault for USDT Holders Seeking Real-World Asset YieldBitcoin fell nearly 10% from its early-May high before reclaiming its monthly open, but Bitfinex analysts say the recovery has so far run out of steam near the weekly open. Long BTC Traders Sit Underwater as Bitfinex Report Points to $79K Breakeven Wall According to Bitfinex’s latest report, the May 23 deleveraging event this weekend […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/analysts-flag-79k-resistance-after-766m-bitcoin-liquidation-wipes-may-gains853739COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/analysts-flag-79k-resistance-after-766m-bitcoin-liquidation-wipes-may-gains-768x432.pngAnalysts Flag $79K Resistance After $766M Bitcoin Liquidation Wipes May GainsOn Tuesday, onchain analyst and founder of Timechainindex.com Sani flagged a bitcoin transaction in which the owner transferred 107 BTC, valued at $8.2 million at current exchange rates, to a burn address, rendering the funds permanently inaccessible and impossible to spend. Bitcoin Burn Wallet Jumps to 807 BTC After Mystery User Burns $8.2 Million According […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-burn-wallet-absorbs-82m-as-unknown-user-destroys-107-btc-in-mystery-transfer853740COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-burn-wallet-absorbs-8-2m-as-unknown-user-destroys-107-btc-in-mystery-transfer-768x432.pngBitcoin Burn Wallet Absorbs $8.2M as Unknown User Destroys 107 BTC in Mystery TransferBitwise has introduced a new exchange-traded product tied to Canton Network’s native token, offering investors regulated exposure to a blockchain platform designed for capital markets. Canton Network Attracts Institutional Investors Through New Bitwise Crypto Product Bitwise Asset Management has launched a new exchange-traded product (ETP) tied to the Canton Network, marking another step in the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitwise-launches-canton-etp-on-deutsche-borse853741COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitwise-launches-canton-etp-on-deutsche-borse-768x432.jpgBitwise Launches Canton ETP on Deutsche BörseStrategy retired $1.5 billion in convertible debt at a discount on Tuesday and disclosed it now holds 843,738 bitcoin, reflecting a year-to-date BTC Yield of 13.3%. Strategy Retires $1.5 Billion in Debt at 8% Discount and Adds 24,869 Bitcoin The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based company repurchased $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of its 0% Convertible Senior […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/strategy-cuts-15b-in-convertible-debt-and-grows-bitcoin-holdings-to-843738-btc853742COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strategy-cuts-1-5b-in-convertible-debt-and-grows-bitcoin-holdings-to-843738-btc-768x432.pngStrategy Cuts $1.5B in Convertible Debt and Grows Bitcoin Holdings to 843,738 BTCCrypto exchange Kraken has deposited ether into Eigencloud, the leading restaking protocol on the Ethereum network, even as the platform’s native EIGEN token trades roughly 96% below its all-time high despite holding over $6.5 billion in total value locked. Kraken Deposit Signals Institutional Interest in Ethereum Restaking Kraken, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/krakens-eth-deposit-highlights-restaking-paradox-eigenclouds-65b-tvl-vs-eigens-96-price-decline853602COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ddddddddddd4444444-768x432.pngKraken’s ETH Deposit Highlights Restaking Paradox: Eigencloud’s $6.5B TVL vs EIGEN’s 96% Price DeclineAn onchain trader has abandoned a $100 million ether short position after absorbing a $260,000 loss and immediately reversed course, opening a leveraged 20x long bet on bitcoin worth $13.43 million. Trader Flips From ETH Short to Leveraged Bitcoin Long A pseudonymous high- leverage trader closed a short position on ether ( ETH) worth over […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/whale-dumps-100m-eth-short-pivots-to-134m-bitcoin-bet-at-20x-leverage853603COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/whale-dumps-100m-eth-short-pivots-to-13-4m-bitcoin-bet-at-20x-leverage-768x432.jpgWhale Dumps $100M ETH Short, Pivots to $13.4M Bitcoin Bet at 20x LeverageHyperliquid, the decentralized perpetual futures platform with over $5.5 billion in total value locked, has launched canonical prediction markets for real-world offchain events, powered by automated software run by its validator network. Validator-Based Markets Enter the Fray Hyperliquid, the L1 best known for its perpetual futures exchange, announced on May 26 that it now supports […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/hyperliquid-expands-beyond-perps-with-validator-driven-prediction-markets-for-offchain-events853604COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hyperliquid-expands-beyond-perps-with-validator-driven-prediction-markets-for-offchain-events-768x432.jpgHyperliquid Expands Beyond Perps With Validator-Driven Prediction Markets for Offchain EventsFollowing reports of U.S. Navy strikes against targets in Iran, bitcoin dropped nearly $800 in over three hours on Monday night, slipping below $77,000 and wiping out roughly $20 billion in market capitalization. Market Reaction to Geopolitical Shocks Bitcoin slipped back below $77,000 late Monday after reports that the U.S. Navy had struck targets in […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-slides-below-77k-as-us-military-strikes-on-iran-shake-risk-appetite853605COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bitcoin-hovers-near-67000-amid-u-s--political-turmoil-and-soaring-energy-prices-768x432.jpgBitcoin Slides Below $77K as US Military Strikes on Iran Shake Risk AppetiteOndo Finance, one of the leading real-world asset tokenization protocols with over $3.79 billion in total value locked, has confirmed the unexpected death of its founder Nathan Allman. Ian De Bode has been named the new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Filling Big Shoes Ondo Finance, a blockchain protocol that brings traditional financial instruments onchain, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ondo-finance-confirms-founder-nathan-allmans-death-appoints-ian-de-bode-as-ceo853606COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ondo-ondo-768x432.jpgOndo Finance Confirms Founder Nathan Allman’s Death, Appoints Ian De Bode as CEOThe statements by Alla Bakina, Director of the Bank of Russia’s National Payment System Department, are supported by the low adoption of these cards in the Russian Federation, which stands at less than 17%. Mir Cards and other payments have substituted Mastercard and Visa. Mastercard and Visa Card Adoption Falls Under 17% in Russia While […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/russia-tells-visa-and-mastercard-to-finally-leave-as-market-share-plummets-below-17853607COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-49-768x432.jpgRussia Tells Visa and Mastercard to Finally Leave as Market Share Plummets Below 17%Tether plans to introduce GELT, a Georgian lari-backed stablecoin developed with support from the Georgian government. The initiative positions Georgia among the first countries to integrate a national currency directly into blockchain-based financial infrastructure under a dedicated regulatory framework. Georgia Positions Itself as Crypto Hub Through Tether Stablecoin Partnership Tether is preparing to launch a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/tether-partners-with-georgia-government-to-launch-gelt-stablecoin853608COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tether-partners-with-georgia-government-to-launch-gelt-stablecoin-768x432.jpgTether Partners With Georgia Government to Launch GELT StablecoinCryptocurrency is undergoing an identity crisis as the gap widens between its decentralized origins and today’s institution‑driven adoption, argues Meltem Demirors. The Institutional Paradox Meltem Demirors, founder and general partner of early-stage fund Crucible, argues that institutional access hasn’t made bitcoin more useful. Instead, it has triggered an identity crisis, absorbing crypto into the very […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/meltem-demirors-says-banks-won-as-bitcoin-etfs-pull-crypto-into-wall-streets-orbit853609COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-etf-2-768x432.jpgMeltem Demirors Says Banks Won as Bitcoin ETFs Pull Crypto Into Wall Street’s OrbitBinance unveils a platform that allows users to trade on real-world events using onchain event tokens settled in the stablecoin USDT. Bonding Curve Pricing Mechanism Binance Wallet has launched a new third‑party decentralized application that lets users trade blockchain‑based tokens tied to real‑world events, including sports results, crypto price levels and news outcomes. Known as […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/binance-wallet-integrates-platform-to-enable-onchain-trading-of-real-world-outcomes853610COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/binance-launches-withdraw-protection-as-crypto-wrench-attacks-rise-75-768x432.jpgBinance Wallet Integrates Platform to Enable Onchain Trading of Real-World OutcomesDespite the bearish atmosphere at the start of 2026, bitcoin is still drawing price targets from nearly every corner of the market, with veteran traders, institutional analysts, and high-profile executives placing calls that range from a near-term drop to $40,000 to a long-term ceiling of $1.5 million. Market Observers Call Bitcoin Targets From $40K to […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-2026-prediction-roundup-saylor-at-1m-hayes-at-125k-brandt-at-60k-low853611COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-2026-prediction-roundup-saylor-at-1m-hayes-at-125k-brandt-at-60k-low-768x432.pngBitcoin 2026 Prediction Roundup: Saylor at $1M, Hayes at $125K, Brandt at $60K LowFederal prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of bitcoin tied to a synthetic drug importation case involving Binance records, blockchain tracing, and cooperation with Chinese authorities. Investigators said the seized cryptocurrency was linked to accounts and payments connected to alleged drug shipments routed through Georgia. Bitcoin Seizure Anchors Savannah Drug Forfeiture Case The U.S. Department of Justice […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-seizure-links-chinese-nationals-binance-account-to-doj-case853486COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/doj-chinese-national-bitcoin-seizure-768x432.jpgBitcoin Seizure Links Chinese National’s Binance Account to DOJ CaseRobert Kiyosaki warned that Iran’s yuan-based oil payments could intensify pressure on the U.S. dollar. His comments cited Ray Dalio’s petrodollar analysis and reports involving Strait of Hormuz traffic. Kiyosaki Predicts Dollar Pressure From Yuan Oil Trade Robert Kiyosaki raised a stark warning about the U.S. dollar on X on May 24, linking claims about […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/robert-kiyosaki-links-iran-yuan-oil-move-to-us-dollar-death-warning853487COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/robert-kiyosaki-768x432.jpgRobert Kiyosaki Links Iran Yuan Oil Move to US Dollar ‘Death’ WarningInvestigators at Soclet have discovered a new supply attack targeting crypto developers using npm, PyPI, and Crates.io packages. The campaign, dubbed Trapdoor, focuses on stealing crypto wallet keys and other secrets from developers in the crypto space. Supply Chain Attack Scheme Trapdoor Targets Developers For Maximum Performance While some malware campaigns target everyday crypto users, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/trapdoor-malware-the-massive-supply-chain-attack-targeting-crypto-developers853488COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-48-768x432.jpgTrapdoor Malware: The Massive Supply Chain Attack Targeting Crypto DevelopersA crypto whale who accumulated $62.83 million worth of Uniswap and Compound governance tokens in July 2025 has begun selling at sharply reduced prices, with losses exceeding $39.7 million and roughly half the original position still to be offloaded. A $62 Million Bet That Went Wrong In July 2025, a wallet identified as 0xfa93 made […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/whale-who-spent-62m-on-uniswap-and-compound-tokens-is-now-selling-at-a-397m-loss853489COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/whale-who-spent-62m-on-uniswap-and-compound-tokens-is-now-selling-at-a-39-7m-loss2-768x432.jpgWhale Who Spent $62M on Uniswap and Compound Tokens Is Now Selling at a $39.7M LossA bruising week for crypto ETFs saw a sharp shift in institutional sentiment, with bitcoin ETFs suffering more than $1.2 billion in outflows and ether products extending a prolonged losing streak. Yet beneath the weakness in the market’s largest assets, capital continued flowing into XRP, solana, and HYPE-linked products, signaling a growing appetite for alternative […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etfs-lose-126b-as-xrp-and-hype-funds-attract-fresh-inflows853490COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-etfs-lose-1-26b-as-xrp-and-hype-funds-attract-fresh-inflows-768x432.jpgBitcoin ETFs Lose $1.26B as XRP and HYPE Funds Attract Fresh InflowsThe blockchain research and development firm Babylon Labs submitted a Temperature Check to Aave DAO on Monday, seeking approval to integrate Trustless Bitcoin Vaults with Aave V4 and onboard native BTC as collateral without bridges, wrappers, or custodians. BTC Holders Could Borrow on Aave V4 Without Bridges if Babylon Labs Vote Passes The proposal calls […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/aave-dao-faces-vote-on-native-btc-collateral-as-babylon-labs-files-temp-check853491COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/aave-dao-faces-vote-on-native-btc-collateral-as-babylon-labs-files-temp-check-768x432.pngAave DAO Faces Vote on Native BTC Collateral as Babylon Labs Files Temp CheckThe letters examine the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on today’s and future human lives and call to remain “profoundly human.” Leo XIV acknowledges that AI changes the current Social Doctrine and calls for protecting jobs and the role of work in the economy. Pope Leo XIV Issues First AI Encyclical Letter: Humanity Must […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/pope-leo-xiv-condemns-sacrificing-jobs-for-ai-profits-in-landmark-encyclical853492COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-47-768x432.jpgPope Leo XIV Condemns Sacrificing Jobs for AI Profits in Landmark EncyclicalBitcoin climbed to an intraday high of $77,831 on May 25, buoyed by growing investor optimism that ongoing Middle East peace negotiations could ease geopolitical tensions and support risk appetite. Bitcoin Navigates Volatile Weekend to Peak Near $78K Bitcoin climbed steadily on May 25, peaking at $77,831 from just above $76,500 a day earlier. The […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-holds-77500-after-late-surge-adds-12-to-155-trillion-market853493COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-holds-77500-after-late-surge-adds-1-2-to-1-55-trillion-market-768x432.pngBitcoin Holds $77,500 After Late Surge Adds 1.2% to $1.55 Trillion MarketIranian diplomats landed in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, for high-level talks with U.S. counterparts aimed at building a peace framework, sending oil prices lower and pushing risk assets including bitcoin higher. Iran and U.S. Negotiate Strait of Hormuz Deal as Bitcoin Climbs 1.47% in Doha Talks Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/iran-diplomats-push-peace-talks-in-doha-as-bitcoin-holds-77700-and-oil-drops-6853328COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iran-diplomats-push-peace-talks-in-doha-as-bitcoin-holds-77700-and-oil-drops-6-768x432.pngIran Diplomats Push Peace Talks in Doha as Bitcoin Holds $77,700 and Oil Drops 6%Five bitcoin wallets dormant since 2014 moved a combined 964.85 BTC, worth approximately $74.8 million at current spot prices, across a 48-hour window. Five Sleeping Bitcoin Wallets Spend $74.8M After 12 Years of Silence The wallets first appeared onchain in April and August of 2014, deep inside the bear market that followed the collapse of […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/dormant-2014-bitcoin-wallets-move-964-btc-worth-748m-in-48-hour-window853329COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dormant-2014-bitcoin-wallets-move-964-btc-worth-74-8m-in-48-hour-window-768x461.pngDormant 2014 Bitcoin Wallets Move 964 BTC Worth $74.8M in 48-Hour WindowIndonesia has blocked access to the crypto-based prediction market platform Polymarket after the site opened a betting market on whether President Prabowo Subianto would leave office before his term ends in 2029. Indonesian Government Blocks Polymarket Over Online Gambling Laws The block was announced by Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, known locally as […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/indonesia-blocks-polymarket-after-users-bet-on-prabowo-leaving-office-before-2029853330COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/indonesia-blocks-polymarket-after-users-bet-on-prabowo-leaving-office-before-2029-768x432.pngIndonesia Blocks Polymarket After Users Bet on Prabowo Leaving Office Before 2029Spot bitcoin prices traded at $77,343 per coin at 10:15 a.m. EST on May 25, 2026, sitting below the heaviest options strike concentrations but comfortably inside the max pain range that options writers across Deribit, Binance, and OKX have been gravitating toward all week. Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Holds at $54.9B, Still Far Below 2025 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-gets-pinned-near-77k-as-37b-options-expiry-locks-in-max-pain-zone853331COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-gets-pinned-near-77k-as-3-7b-options-expiry-locks-in-max-pain-zone-768x432.pngBitcoin Gets Pinned Near $77K as $3.7B Options Expiry Locks in Max Pain ZoneA blockchain based storytelling project begins its first public rollout across the United States Wadoozie, an Ethereum based project combining narrative worldbuilding with blockchain infrastructure, will begin its first public activation phase on May 27, 2026. Centred around a concept called “The Drift,” Wadoozie explores the fragmentation of online communities and digital culture through a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/wadoozie-activates-its-ethereum-powered-signal-network-on-may-27-2026853332COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wad_nwmk-768x432.jpgWadoozie Activates its Ethereum Powered Signal Network on May 27, 2026Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has surged to record highs, but the rally is being powered less by institutional ETF demand and more by an aggressive protocol-driven buyback system. The mechanism has created a powerful feedback loop tying HYPE’s price directly to trading activity on the exchange. Hyperliquid’s Rally Is Being Driven by Its Buyback Machine, Not […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/hyperliquid-buys-back-116b-hype-as-token-price-hits-record-highs853333COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hyperliquid-buys-back-1-16b-hype-as-token-price-hits-record-highs1_nwmk-768x432.jpgHyperliquid Buys Back $1.16B HYPE as Token Price Hits Record HighsA tracked onchain wallet has opened a 23x leveraged short position on ether worth $100.33 million via Hyperliquid, with the trade facing automatic liquidation if ETH climbs just $41 from its entry price. A Nine-Figure Bet Against Ether Wallet address 0x50b3 opened a 23x leveraged short on 47,604 ether ( ETH) at an implied entry […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/trader-opens-100m-eth-short-at-23x-leverage-on-hyperliquid-with-liquidation-just-2-away853334COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/trader-opens-100m-eth-short-at-23x-leverage-on-hyperliquid-with-liquidation-just-2-away-768x432.jpgTrader Opens $100M ETH Short at 23x Leverage on Hyperliquid With Liquidation Just 2% AwayA Hyperliquid trader who opened a short position on HYPE ahead of the token’s recent price surge is now unwinding the bet, having already sold more than $14 million worth of tokens with more supply still hitting the market. A Short Position Under Pressure Hyperliquid’s HYPE token hit an all-time high of $64.21 yesterday, putting […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/hype-hits-record-high-valuation-as-hyperliquid-whale-dumps-27m-to-exit-short853335COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hype-hits-record-high-valuation-as-hyperliquid-whale-dumps-27m-to-exit-short-768x432.jpgHYPE Hits Record High Valuation as Hyperliquid Whale Dumps $27M to Exit ShortAs cryptocurrency adoption accelerates, crypto gaming platforms are becoming a natural extension of how users interact with digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Faster transactions, enhanced privacy, and global accessibility have shifted expectations away from traditional online platforms. Within an increasingly competitive landscape, the difference between platforms is no longer defined by surface level […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitsler-sets-a-new-standard-for-crypto-gaming-platforms853336COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitslet_nwmk-768x432.jpgBitsler Sets a New Standard for Crypto Gaming PlatformsA couple of unrelated bitcoin wallets that sat dormant for more than a year suddenly transferred 1,650 BTC, valued at approximately $127 million, into U.S.-based institutional prime brokerage Falconx. Whales Wake up Large-scale bitcoin transfers from long-inactive addresses are among the most closely watched signals in crypto, and Monday’s movements have been no exception. Onchain […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/two-bitcoin-wallets-deposit-1650-btc-worth-127-million-into-falconx-after-a-year-of-inactivity853239COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/two-dormant-bitcoin-wallets-deposit-1650-btc-worth-127-million-into-falconx-after-a-year-of-inactivity-768x432.jpgTwo Bitcoin Wallets Deposit 1,650 BTC Worth $127 Million Into Falconx After a Year of InactivityInternational Holding Company recently executed a $30 million transaction using the new United Arab Emirates dirham-backed stablecoin. Major Institutional Transaction Executed The Abu Dhabi-based global investment company, International Holding Company (IHC), has executed a $30 million (AED 110 million) transaction using a stablecoin backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) dirham, marking the first major […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ihc-executes-30m-ddsc-stablecoin-trade-as-uae-digital-payments-enter-new-phase853240COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/binance-abu-dhabi-regulator-768x432.jpgIHC Executes $30M DDSC Stablecoin Trade as UAE Digital Payments Enter New PhaseA wallet linked to Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes has repurchased 85,714 HYPE at $62.69 each, days after the same wallet sold a larger batch of 115,453 tokens at $54.81, confirming a sell-low, buy-high sequence that analysts flagged on Monday. The Buyback That Resolved the Mystery When onchain tracking firm Lookonchain flagged that a wallet linked […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/arthur-hayes-called-150-for-hype-then-a-linked-wallet-sold-at-54-and-paid-62-to-get-back-in853241COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wallet-linked-to-arthur-hayes-buys-back-hype-at-62-after-selling-at-54-onchain-data-reveals-768x432.jpgArthur Hayes Called $150 for HYPE, Then a Linked Wallet Sold at $54 and Paid $62 to Get Back InEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has flagged a structural vulnerability in the network’s transaction infrastructure, warning that smart contract wallets and privacy protocols remain dependent on third-party intermediaries just to get their transactions included onchain. The Problem With Relays Smart contract wallets (i.e. crypto accounts controlled by programmable code instead of a standard private key) are […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/vitalik-warns-ethereums-smart-wallets-have-a-relay-problem-ahead-of-major-upgrade853242COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/vitalik-weighs-in-on-maga-grifter-expose-768x432.jpgVitalik Warns Ethereum’s Smart Wallets Have a ‘Relay’ Problem Ahead of Major UpgradeWelcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, OFAC sanctions Sinaloa Cartel’s crypto laundering group, the Venezuelan government shuts down a 4,000 ASIC mining farm, and Brazil’s Bradesco enters the crypto custody business. US Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Network for Laundering Drug […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/latam-insights-us-sanctions-sinaloa-cartel-crypto-laundering-venezuela-shuts-down-mining-farm853243COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-29-1-768x432.jpgLatam Insights: US Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Crypto Laundering, Venezuela Shuts Down Mining FarmThe announcement was made during the 8th EU-Mexico summit, where Mexico and the EU signed a trade agreement to decrease dependence on the U.S. The two governments would be focused on cooperating to curb this kind of crypto-linked illicit activity. Mexico and the EU To Collaborate To Curb Crypto Money Laundering Activities Even as the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/mexico-and-the-eu-join-forces-to-target-global-crypto-money-laundering853208COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-46-768x432.jpgMexico and the EU Join Forces to Target Global Crypto Money LaunderingThe Abolish Super PACs Act, introduced in the House and Senate, would cap individual super PAC donations at $5,000 amid growing concerns over crypto-backed campaign spending and other independent election expenditures. Super PAC Cap Would Reshape Election Spending U.S. Representative Summer Lee and Senator Bernie Sanders unveiled the Abolish Super PACs Act in an announcement […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/crypto-backed-super-pacs-in-focus-as-lawmakers-push-5000-donation-cap853179COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/abolish-super-pacs-act-768x432.jpgCrypto-Backed Super PACs in Focus as Lawmakers Push $5,000 Donation CapCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong identified eight finance priorities, including tokenization, stablecoins, AI, and capital formation. He said the system still needs technology and policy work to broaden access and modernize markets. Finance Still Needs These 8 Core Upgrades, Coinbase CEO Says Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong identified eight finance priorities on May 24, placing tokenization, global […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-ceo-lists-8-areas-where-global-finance-still-needs-an-update853180COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-ceo-7-major-areas-finance-updates-768x432.jpgCoinbase CEO Lists 8 Areas Where Global Finance Still Needs an UpdateAdeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of Mysten Labs, stated that this new feature will allow users to leverage Sui’s network without announcing their holdings to the whole internet. He bets on this functionality to entice institutions to build on Sui, allowing them to offer controlled visibility on their operations. Sui To Include Private Stablecoin Transactions In Mainnet […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/sui-to-make-all-stablecoin-transactions-private-by-default-in-massive-update853181COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-45-768x432.jpgSui to Make All Stablecoin Transactions Private by Default in Massive UpdateOil markets slid over the Memorial Day weekend as President Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is “largely negotiated,” pulling Brent crude below $99 while bitcoin held near $77,000 with U.S. stock exchanges shuttered for the holiday. Trump Signals U.S.-Iran Deal Pushes Brent Crude Below $99 as WTI Eyes $80s Brent […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/brent-crude-tumbles-below-99-as-trump-signals-us-iran-deal-bitcoin-holds-near-77k853182COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/brent-crude-tumbles-below-99-as-trump-signals-us-iran-deal-bitcoin-holds-near-77k-768x432.pngBrent Crude Tumbles Below $99 as Trump Signals US-Iran Deal, Bitcoin Holds Near $77KVitalik Buterin laid out a direct case on Sunday for why the Ethereum Foundation must become a leaner, more opinionated organization focused on the properties that set Ethereum apart. Buterin Warns Ethereum Risks Mediocrity if It Chases Speed Over Decentralization Writing on X, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin explained that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) is choosing […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/vitalik-buterin-reveals-90-of-his-net-worth-sits-in-eth-amid-foundation-overhaul-plans853183COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/vitalik-buterin-reveals-90-of-his-net-worth-sits-in-eth-amid-foundation-overhaul-plans-768x432.pngVitalik Buterin Reveals 90% of His Net Worth Sits in ETH Amid Foundation Overhaul PlansFenwick & West LLP, the Silicon Valley law firm that served as lead outside counsel for collapsed crypto exchange FTX, agreed to pay $54 million to settle a federal class-action lawsuit filed by former FTX customers. Lawfirm Cuts $54M Deal With FTX Customers After Lead Counsel Allegations The proposed settlement was filed this week in […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/silicon-valley-law-firm-fenwick-west-settles-ftx-fraud-claims-for-54-million853184COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/silicon-valley-law-firm-fenwick-west-settles-ftx-fraud-claims-for-54-million-768x433.pngSilicon Valley Law Firm Fenwick & West Settles FTX Fraud Claims for $54 MillionA new report from Keyrock, a global crypto investment group leading in market making, asset management, OTC, and options trading for digital assets, finds that artificial intelligence (AI) agents have settled more than $73 million across approximately 176 million transactions since May 2025, while four competing payment architectures have taken shape, backed by some of […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/keyrock-report-76-of-ai-agent-transactions-fall-below-visas-030-fee-floor853185COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ai-agent-payment-768x432.jpgKeyrock Report: 76% of AI Agent Transactions Fall Below Visa’s $0.30 Fee FloorMichael Burry warned this week that the U.S. may be heading toward a “Snow Crash cyber-punk future” as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares rules that would let crypto platforms trade tokenized versions of traditional stocks. Burry Warns SEC Tokenized Stocks Could Erode Human Connections Writing on his Substack channel “Cassandra Unchained” and […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/big-shorts-michael-burry-warns-sec-tokenized-stock-plan-risks-snow-crash-future853038COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/burry-768x432.pngBig Short’s Michael Burry Warns SEC Tokenized Stock Plan Risks ‘Snow Crash’ FutureStrategy paused reported bitcoin buying as Saylor said its “BitVac” is charging, highlighting bond-related activity after holdings climbed to 843,738 BTC. The update underscores how debt, preferred stock, and liquidity reserves continue shaping the company’s treasury strategy. Saylor’s ‘BitVac’ Comment Puts BTC Buying on Watch Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), shared […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/strategy-pauses-bitcoin-buying-as-saylors-bitvac-comment-puts-next-btc-buy-on-watch853039COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strategy-saylor-buys-bonds-not-bitcoin-768x432.jpgStrategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying as Saylor’s ‘BitVac’ Comment Puts Next BTC Buy on WatchGold traded near $4,509 per ounce on Sunday and finished the week down roughly $30 to $35 as a firm dollar and climbing Treasury yields kept buyers cautious. Gold Faced Headwinds This Week Spot gold opened the May 17-24 period near $4,540 and spent most of the week oscillating between $4,480 and $4,566. Daily swings […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/gold-slides-07-as-dxy-holds-near-9932-and-10-year-yields-push-toward-46853040COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gold-slides-0-7-as-dxy-holds-near-99-32-and-10-year-yields-push-toward-4-6-768x432.pngGold Slides 0.7% as DXY Holds Near 99.32 and 10-Year Yields Push Toward 4.6%NEAR Protocol traded around $2.41 Sunday, up roughly 54% over seven days and 13% in the past 24 hours, as a short squeeze, artificial intelligence (AI)-sector rotation, and a chain abstraction product story converged at the same time. NEAR Surges as AI Narrative and Cow Swap Integration Draw Traders The most immediate driver was mechanical. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/near-protocol-jumps-54-weekly-as-short-sellers-cover-and-ai-rotation-accelerates853041COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/near-protocol-jumps-54-weekly-as-short-sellers-cover-and-ai-rotation-accelerates-768x432.pngNEAR Protocol Jumps 54% Weekly as Short Sellers Cover and AI Rotation AcceleratesMalta-based stablecoin issuer StablR suffered a security incident on Sunday, after an attacker exploited a weak multisig configuration to mint millions of unbacked EURR and USDR tokens and dump them on decentralized exchange ( DEX) platforms. EURR Drops 24%, and USDR Falls 37% as StablR’s Two Stablecoins Depeg After Key Exploit Reports say the breach […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/mica-compliant-euro-stablecoin-depegs-to-085-after-1-of-3-multisig-exploit-drains-millions853042COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mica-compliant-euro-stablecoin-depegs-to-0-88-after-1-of-3-multisig-exploit-drains-millions-768x432.pngMiCA Compliant Euro Stablecoin Depegs to $0.85 After 1-of-3 Multisig Exploit Drains MillionsThis editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Key Takeaways. Bitcoin lost $80K as ETF demand […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/hype-brothers-wax-eth-brothers-wane-week-in-review853043COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hype-brothers-wax-eth-brothers-wane--week-in-review-768x432.pngHYPE Brothers Wax, ETH Brothers Wane – Week In ReviewOver a year after the token’s demise, the Libra Trust has arranged a strategy to fund nearly 71 companies that have applied for this support. The Trust has close to $110 million to invest in this task, transferred by Hayden Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures and one of the faces behind Libra. Libra Trust Set […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/libra-trust-prepares-to-distribute-controversial-crypto-millions-to-argentine-companies852983COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-44-768x432.jpgLibra Trust Prepares to Distribute Controversial Crypto Millions to Argentine CompaniesYou would be wrong to assume that major crypto licensing regulations are converging to the same point. On the opposite: they tend to focus on area-specific goals. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/mica-decoded-comparing-mica-eu-to-vara-dubai-and-mas-singapore852984COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/header-article-11_nwmk-768x432.pngMiCA Decoded: Comparing MiCA (EU) to VARA (Dubai) and MAS (Singapore)This research report originates from a multi-part series titled Law and Ledger, which examines one of the most important and unsettled questions in digital-asset law: when, and under what circumstances, crypto falls within the reach of U.S. securities regulation. Written by: Michael Handelsman and Alex Forehand for Kelman.Law This research report contains five additional sections. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/is-crypto-a-security-the-2026-guide-to-us-digital-asset-law-part-one852985COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/is-crypto-a-security-the-2026-guide-to-us-digital-asset-law_nwmk-768x432.pngIs Crypto a Security? The 2026 Guide to US Digital Asset Law (Part One)Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. We’re back after a week off. This week in […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/this-week-in-crypto-law-may-16-2026852986COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/this-week-in-crypto-law-may-16-2026-768x432.pngThis Week in Crypto Law (May 16, 2026)As the Ethereum Foundation undergoes restructuring, a debate on social media is pitting industry figureheads against one another to discuss the state of Ethereum and how it might be “saved.” Dankrad Feist, an Ethereum developer, proposes the rise of an organization “economically aligned” with the project. Ethereum at a Crossroads: Leadership Crisis Ethereum, the second-largest […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/a-1-billion-fix-for-ethereum-dev-proposes-a-radical-new-organization-to-save-eth852987COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-43-768x432.jpgA $1 Billion Fix for Ethereum? Dev Proposes a Radical New Organization to Save ETHThe tokenized asset market topped $34 billion as U.S. Treasury products led a rapid expansion across blockchain-based finance. Market data showed the sector has grown more than tenfold from mid-2024 levels, while institutional adoption broadened across digital asset infrastructure and settlement systems. Tokenized Treasury Products Drive Rapid Market Expansion The tokenized asset market has surpassed […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/tokenized-asset-market-tops-34-billion-as-treasurys-lead-10x-surge852988COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tokenized-assets-768x432.jpgTokenized Asset Market Tops $34 Billion as Treasurys Lead 10x SurgeThe FDIC advanced a proposed rule that would set Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions compliance standards for bank-linked stablecoin issuers. The measure would apply to FDIC-supervised stablecoin issuers and include anti-money laundering oversight, Treasury Department consultation, and enforcement provisions. FDIC Advances Stablecoin Compliance Rule Under GENIUS Act The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced on […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/fdic-board-advances-proposed-bank-secrecy-act-rule-for-stablecoin-issuers852940COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fdic-bsa-rules-768x432.jpgFDIC Board Advances Proposed Bank Secrecy Act Rule for Stablecoin IssuersBinance CEO Richard Teng said tokenization is nearing a major turning point as regulation, institutional access, adoption, and market infrastructure converge. He said the next 12 to 18 months could define tokenized finance. Tokenization Outlook Centers on Regulation and Access Binance CEO Richard Teng shared on X on May 21 that tokenization is approaching a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/binance-ceo-says-tokenization-nears-turning-point-as-1218-months-look-defining852941COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/binance-ceo-tokenization-768x432.jpgBinance CEO Says Tokenization Nears Turning Point as 12–18 Months Look DefiningGrayscale identified Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and Canton Network as blockchain networks positioned to benefit from clearer U.S. digital-asset rules, including potential passage of the CLARITY Act. The research cited tokenized assets, DeFi, stablecoins, and institutional infrastructure as key areas of potential demand. Crypto Networks to Benefit From CLARITY Act Passage Grayscale shared a research […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/grayscale-names-4-crypto-networks-poised-to-gain-from-clarity-act852942COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/grayscale-clarity-act-4-blockchain-networks-to-benefit-768x432.jpgGrayscale Names 4 Crypto Networks Poised to Gain From CLARITY ActRobert Kiyosaki warned that a financial crash is imminent, pointing to Jim Rickards’ gold outlook and his own silver forecast. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author said investors should prepare before panic spreads across markets. Kiyosaki Warns of Imminent Crash as Gold Forecast Draws Attention Robert Kiyosaki warned on May 22 that a financial crash […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/robert-kiyosaki-warns-crash-imminentcites-jim-rickards-in-extreme-forecast852943COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/robert-kiyosaki-crash-imminent-768x432.jpgRobert Kiyosaki Warns ‘Crash Imminent’—Cites Jim Rickards in Extreme ForecastA wallet linked to prominent crypto fund manager Arthur Hayes deposited 115,453 HYPE tokens worth $6.33 million into Bybit, just weeks after he publicly called for the token to reach $150. The $150 Call vs. the Bybit Deposit A wallet attributed to Arthur Hayes, co-founder of the BitMEX derivatives exchange and managing partner of crypto […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/arthur-hayes-linked-wallet-deposits-633m-in-hype-to-bybit-after-calling-150-target852944COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/arthur-hayes-calls-125k-bitcoin-by-year-end-as-war-spending-floods-markets-with-cash-768x432.jpgArthur Hayes-Linked Wallet Deposits $6.33M in HYPE to Bybit After Calling $150 TargetPrediction market traders on Polymarket have placed more than $154 million in bets on whether the United States and Iran will reach a permanent peace deal in 2026, as President Donald Trump described his decision as a “solid 50/50” between accepting a diplomatic agreement and resuming military strikes. Bitcoin rose 1.5% on the news, reclaiming […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-tops-77k-as-trump-weighs-iran-move-polymarket-peace-bet-hits-154m852945COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-tops-77k-as-trump-weighs-iran-move-polymarket-peace-bet-hits-154m-768x432.pngBitcoin Tops $77K as Trump Weighs Iran Move, Polymarket Peace Bet Hits $154MPseudonymous onchain trader ‘Evaded’ has closed all long positions across HYPE, ZEC, and ETH for a combined $4.6 million profit. He then immediately opened a 990- bitcoin short position worth $74.84 million on Hyperliquid. The Flip: From Bull to Bear Evaded exited long positions in HYPE, ZEC, and ETH, locking in a combined $4.6 million […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/trader-books-46m-profit-on-hype-zec-and-eth-longs-then-opens-a-7484m-bitcoin-short852946COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/crypto-trader-books-4-6m-on-hype-zec-and-eth-longs-then-opens-a-74-84m-bitcoin-short-768x432.jpgTrader Books $4.6M Profit on HYPE, ZEC, and ETH Longs Then Opens a $74.84M Bitcoin ShortGalaxy Digital founder Mike Novogratz and Bitgo CEO Mike Belshe testified this week in Delaware Chancery Court over a failed $1.2 billion merger that collapsed in 2022, with Bitgo seeking at least $100 million in damages. Bitgo CEO Mike Belshe Challenges Galaxy Digital’s 2022 Merger Termination in Court The case traces back to May 2021, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/galaxy-digital-faces-bitgo-in-court-over-12-billion-deal-gone-wrong852814COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/galaxy-digital-faces-bitgo-in-court-over-1-2-billion-deal-gone-wrong-768x432.pngGalaxy Digital Faces Bitgo in Court Over $1.2 Billion Deal Gone WrongF2Pool co-founder Chun Wang has been named Mission Commander for SpaceX’s first crewed interplanetary Starship flight, a roughly two-year mission targeting a high-altitude Mars flyby without landing. SpaceX Taps F2Pool’s Chun Wang to Lead First Commercial Interplanetary Crew Mission SpaceX confirmed Wang’s appointment on May 22, 2026. The mission will carry a crew beyond the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/chun-wang-steps-away-from-f2pool-to-lead-spacexs-2-year-interplanetary-starship-flight852815COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/chun-wang-steps-away-from-f2pool-to-lead-spacexs-2-year-interplanetary-starship-flight-768x432.pngChun Wang Steps Away From F2Pool to Lead SpaceX’s 2-Year Interplanetary Starship FlightA solo ethereum wallet offloaded 20,000 ETH worth $41.18 million at $2,059 in under an hour, adding fresh selling pressure to an asset already contending with ten consecutive days of spot ETF outflows. ETF Outflows Add to the Pressure A large ethereum holder (identified as wallet 0xB4d3) sold 20,000 ETH valued at $41.18 in a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ethereum-whale-dumps-20000-eth-for-4118m-in-a-single-hour-as-2000-support-emerges852816COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ethereum-whale-dumps-20000-eth-for-41-18m-in-a-single-hour-as-2000-support-comes-into-view-768x432.jpgEthereum Whale Dumps 20,000 ETH for $41.18M in a Single Hour as $2,000 Support EmergesZano launched its Lite Wallet Beta on May 22, 2026, giving desktop users on Windows, Mac, and Linux a way to access the privacy-first blockchain without downloading the full chain. Zano Lite Wallet Beta Cuts Node Sync Times, Letting Users Access Privacy Chain Fast Syncing a full node on a privacy-focused blockchain can take hours. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/zano-ships-desktop-lite-wallet-beta-connecting-users-to-remote-nodes-instantly852817COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/zano-ships-desktop-lite-wallet-beta-connecting-users-to-remote-nodes-instantly-768x432.pngZano Ships Desktop Lite Wallet Beta Connecting Users to Remote Nodes InstantlyCrypto’s latest headlines spanned regulation, reserves, macro, privacy, and market structure. The OCC’s crypto trust charter approvals drew new scrutiny, while lawmakers proposed ARMA to build a 1 million bitcoin strategic reserve. Tom Lee argued Ethereum’s weakness is temporary and tied to short-term macro noise, Zcash surged amid squeeze warnings, and Coinbase moved to launch […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/the-ascent-of-zec-the-arma-bill-and-more-week-in-review852818COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/the-ascent-of-zec-the-arma-bill-and-more--week-in-review-1-768x432.jpgThe Ascent of ZEC, the ARMA Bill, and More – Week In ReviewOver the last seven days, the stablecoin sector posted a slight contraction of $90.01 million, bringing the market’s total valuation to $323.052 billion, according to figures compiled by Defillama. Tether continues to dominate the category, with its market capitalization sitting just below the $190 billion threshold at $189.468 billion, accounting for 58.65% of the stablecoin […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/top-5-stablecoins-capture-nearly-90-of-sector-as-market-contracts-this-week852819COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/top-5-stablecoins-capture-nearly-90-of-sector-as-market-contracts-this-week-768x432.pngTop 5 Stablecoins Capture Nearly 90% of Sector as Market Contracts This WeekThe Coinbase bitcoin premium index has fallen to its lowest level in a month, with analysts warning that intensified institutional selling is adding significant weight to BTC’s near-term price outlook. What the Data Shows The Coinbase bitcoin premium, an index measuring the price difference between bitcoin traded on Coinbase (used predominantly by U.S. institutional investors) […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-slides-as-coinbase-bitcoin-premium-index-signals-reduced-institutional-accumulation852820COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-bitcoin-premium-index-sinks-to-one-month-low-signaling-fading-u-s--institutional-demand-768x432.jpgBitcoin Slides as Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index Signals Reduced Institutional AccumulationBitcoin is trading in a volatile but technically fragile range on Saturday as bearish pressure from Friday evening’s whiplash continues to dominate higher time frames despite selective short-term recovery attempts. Traders are monitoring whether the leading crypto asset can stabilize above the critical $74,000 support zone after a sharp retreat from recent highs near $82,833. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-analysis-btc-risks-deeper-correction-below-74k852821COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-price-analysis-btc-risks-deeper-correction-below-74k-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Risks Deeper Correction Below $74KThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Nasdaq to list cash-settled bitcoin index options on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, opening a new derivatives gateway for institutional investors who want regulated bitcoin exposure without custody complications. What Cash-Settled Means And Why It Matters The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Nasdaq’s application to list European-style, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/sec-greenlights-nasdaqs-cash-settled-bitcoin-index-options-cftc-approval-is-the-final-hurdle852727COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sec-bulletin-how-to-hold-crypto-768x432.jpgSEC Greenlights Nasdaq’s Cash-Settled Bitcoin Index Options, CFTC Approval Is the Final HurdleChinese nationals charged in an international cryptocurrency fraud and human trafficking ring in Namibia failed to appear in court and have been traced back to China. State authorities have requested Interpol’s assistance to locate them. Six Chinese nationals facing human trafficking and cryptocurrency fraud charges in Namibia have fled the country and been traced back […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/namibia-judge-revokes-bail-for-eight-missing-suspects-in-crypto-fraud-trial852728COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/namibia-court-2-768x432.jpgNamibia Judge Revokes Bail for Eight Missing Suspects in Crypto Fraud TrialKraken parent company Payward has received preliminary regulatory approval to expand operations in the United Arab Emirates. The move strengthens Dubai’s position as a global crypto hub as major exchanges continue gravitating toward jurisdictions with clearer digital asset rules. Payward Gains UAE Crypto License Approval as Kraken Deepens Middle East Push Kraken is preparing to […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kraken-secures-vara-approval-to-launch-crypto-trading-and-staking-in-uae852729COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kraken-secures-vara-approval-to-launch-crypto-trading-and-staking-in-uae-768x432.jpgKraken Secures VARA Approval to Launch Crypto Trading and Staking in UAESeturion has launched a strategic partnership with flatexDEGIRO and Societe Generale’s blockchain-based infrastructure to modernize securities settlement in Europe. Tokenized Assets and Trading Venues Boerse Stuttgart Group’s digital settlement platform, Seturion, has partnered with three major financial institutions to build a pan-European, blockchain-based infrastructure designed to modernize and lower the costs of securities settlement across […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/boerse-stuttgart-targets-europes-fragmented-markets-with-tokenized-trades852730COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/societe-generale-2-768x432.jpgBoerse Stuttgart Targets Europe’s Fragmented Markets With Tokenized TradesIntercontinental Exchange and crypto platform OKX are preparing to launch perpetual oil futures tied to Brent and WTI benchmarks. The partnership marks another step in the growing convergence between traditional commodity markets and crypto-native trading infrastructure. OKX Pushes Perpetual Oil Contracts as ICE Expands Into Crypto Infrastructure Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/nyse-owner-ice-partners-with-okx-to-launch-perpetual-oil-futures852678COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nyse-owner-ice-partners-with-okx-to-launch-perpetual-oil-futures-768x432.jpgNYSE Owner ICE Partners With OKX to Launch Perpetual Oil FuturesAn FDIC report on three failed banks stated that depositors tied to the digital asset sector and active escrow accounts were more likely to move funds during the fastest bank runs in U.S. history. The study said Signature Bank’s active escrow deposits fell 88%. Digital Asset Depositors Moved Faster During Bank Stress The Federal Deposit […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/fdic-study-links-digital-assets-to-fastest-bank-runs-in-us-history852679COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fdic-report-failed-banks-768x432.jpgFDIC Study Links Digital Assets to Fastest Bank Runs in US HistoryBitcoin retreated Friday evening, falling to $75,120 per coin and marking a 2.8% decline over the course of the day. The daily decline added another bruise to what has already been a fairly miserable seven-day stretch, pushing weekly losses to roughly 5%. Bitcoin Loses Ground The $80,000 range once again appears increasingly distant, with bitcoin […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-falls-below-76k-as-209m-in-long-liquidations-hammer-traders852680COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-falls-below-76k-as-209m-in-long-liquidations-hammer-traders-768x432.pngBitcoin Falls Below $76K as $209M in Long Liquidations Hammer TradersGhana has introduced a new legal framework via the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act of 2025 to regulate its rapidly growing cryptocurrency market. Rising Crypto Adoption and Systemic Risks Ghana has rolled out a legal framework to regulate virtual assets as cryptocurrency adoption accelerates across the economy, according to the country’s 2025 Financial Stability Review. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ghana-rolls-out-2025-crypto-law-as-regulators-target-fraud-and-aml-risks852681COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bank-of-ghana-vasp-rules-768x432.jpgGhana Rolls Out 2025 Crypto Law as Regulators Target Fraud and AML RisksKevin Warsh took the Federal Reserve oath after Senate confirmation, succeeding Jerome Powell as chair. The FOMC also selected Warsh to lead the Fed’s monetary policy committee. Warsh Takes Fed Oath After Powell Transition Kevin Warsh took the oath of office as chairman and a member of the Federal Reserve Board on May 22, completing […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kevin-warsh-takes-fed-chair-oath-as-fomc-gives-unanimous-backing852558COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kevin-warsh-fed-chair-768x432.jpgKevin Warsh Takes Fed Chair Oath as FOMC Gives Unanimous BackingA Hyperliquid trader known as ‘Evaded’ has booked over $7.5 million in profit from two positions in less than four days, most recently rolling back into the market with a $38.63 million ether long carrying 25x leverage. ZEC and HYPE Gains Turn Into a $38.6M Leveraged ETH Gamble On May 22, a high-conviction trader (called […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/trader-banks-75m-in-four-days-on-zec-and-hype-longs-now-opens-386m-eth-position-at-25x-leverage852559COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/trader-banks-7-5m-in-four-days-on-zec-and-hype-longs-now-opens-38-6m-eth-position-at-25x-leverage-768x432.jpgTrader Banks $7.5M in Four Days on ZEC and HYPE Longs, Now Opens $38.6M ETH Position at 25x LeverageAs the XRP ecosystem rapidly expands into real-world asset ( RWA) tokenization, one project is beginning to attract growing attention across XRPL communities: SurgeXRP. The XRPL-native platform, focused on bringing rental real estate on-chain, has seen strong early participation around its ongoing $SGP token presale as XRP holders position for what many believe could become […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/xrp-whales-are-accumulating-surgexrps-token-as-the-xrpl-real-estate-marketplace-fills-10-of-softcap-in-hours852560COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/d_nwmk-768x432.pngXRP Whales are Accumulating SurgeXRP’s Token as the XRPL Real Estate Marketplace Fills 10% Of Softcap in HoursBitcoin was on course to close the five-day workweek on the losing side after it slipped below $77,000 just before midday Friday. Crypto Market Cap Shrinks as Monthly Losses Loom Bitcoin was on course to close the five-day workweek on the losing side after it slipped below $77,000 just before midday Friday. According to data […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-erases-77k-level-as-bears-eye-negative-may-close852561COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-42-768x432.jpgBitcoin Erases $77K Level as Bears Eye Negative May CloseCrypto ETF markets remained under sustained pressure on Thursday as bitcoin funds extended their losing streak to five straight sessions and ether ETFs marked a ninth consecutive day of outflows. XRP and solana products, however, continued to attract fresh capital, reinforcing a growing split in investor appetite. XRP ETFs Add $8.8M as Bitcoin and Ether […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/canary-leads-xrp-etf-gains-as-bitcoin-etfs-lose-101m852562COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/canary-leads-xrp-etf-gains-as-bitcoin-etfs-lose-101m-768x432.jpgCanary Leads XRP ETF Gains as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $101MRep. James Comer, Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent letters to Polymarket and Kalshi to ascertain the measures these platforms are taking to curb these practices. Comer referred to the prediction markets ecosystem as the “Wild West.” Rep. James Comer Launches Probe On Insider Trading Happening On Prediction Markets Kentucky […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/house-oversight-committee-launches-probe-into-polymarket-and-kalshi-over-insider-trading852563COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-3-768x432.jpgHouse Oversight Committee Launches Probe into Polymarket and Kalshi Over Insider TradingBlockchain investigator ZachXBT first pointed to a possible hack, indicating that $520K were drained so far. Polymarket acknowledged the security event and stressed that it was taking action after the compromise of an alleged private key, explaining that user funds were safe. Polymarket Faces Security Event: No User Funds Affected Polymarket, one of the largest […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/polymarket-suffers-700k-breach-after-internal-admin-wallet-is-compromised852360COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-39-768x432.jpgPolymarket Suffers $700K Breach After Internal Admin Wallet is CompromisedThe NEAR token jumped 30% to an intraday high of $2.25, marking a 70% increase since the start of May and briefly pushing its market capitalization past $2.9 billion. NEAR Token Surges Past $2 NEAR, the token of the artificial intelligence-native protocol Near, surged on Friday as it crossed the $2 threshold for the first […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/near-jumps-30-as-36m-bitwise-etp-adds-weight-to-ai-token-thesis852361COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ec-near-protocol-up-70-in-may-768x432.jpgNEAR Jumps 30% as $36M Bitwise ETP Adds Weight to AI Token ThesisOn May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz completed one of the first BTC commercial transactions ever, exchanging 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s pizzas, a milestone that still keeps being celebrated even in an age of institutional dominance over the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Bitcoin Pizza Day Keeps Being Celebrated Even After 16 Years While the bitcoin ecosystem […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/happy-bitcoin-pizza-day-celebrating-the-770-million-delivery852362COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-38-768x432.jpgHappy Bitcoin Pizza Day: Celebrating the $770 Million DeliveryWhale trader Loracle deposited and rapidly sold 616,675 Hyperliquid tokens worth $36.76 million, using the proceeds to defend a short position carrying over $103 million in notional exposure as the token trades near its all-time high. Loracle Offloads HYPE to Defend Massive Short as Squeeze Risk Mounts Onchain data shows that Loracle, the trader holding […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/whale-dumps-36m-in-hype-to-shore-up-103m-short-on-hyperliquid-as-liquidation-risk-builds852363COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/todlets667-768x432.pngWhale Dumps $36M in HYPE to Shore Up $103M Short on Hyperliquid as Liquidation Risk BuildsWith digital entertainment platforms evolving constantly, security is now one of the main foundations of user trust. In the case of online gaming, where players’ personal data and financial transactions are involved, games are using advanced technologies to create a safe and uninterrupted user experience. Recognized for its poker gaming, IgnitionCasino is now focusing more […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ignition-upgrades-player-security-by-implementing-stronger-encryption-and-account-protection852364COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/igntion_nwmk-768x461.pngIgnition​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Upgrades Player Security by Implementing Stronger Encryption and Account ProtectionA wallet linked to Trump Media & Technology Group has moved 2,650 bitcoin to crypto exchange Crypto.com, a transfer worth approximately $204.93 million that has prompted fresh questions about the company’s bitcoin treasury management. Trump’s Treasury Strategy Draws Scrutiny Onchain data shows a Trump Media-linked address depositing 2,650 BTC, valued at roughly $204.93 million, to […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/trump-media-sends-2650-bitcoin-worth-205m-to-cryptocom-raising-treasury-questions852365COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/stocks-continue-to-outperform-bitcoin-despite-trumps-shenanigans-768x432.jpgTrump Media Sends 2,650 Bitcoin Worth $205M to Crypto.com, Raising Treasury QuestionsA bipartisan group of more than a dozen U.S. representatives has introduced legislation to enshrine a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in federal law, mandate a minimum 20-year holding period, and direct the Treasury Department to acquire up to 1 million bitcoin over five years. Bipartisan ARMA Bill Targets 1 Million Bitcoin Reserve Congressman Nick Begich (AK-AL) […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/us-lawmakers-introduce-arma-bill-to-codify-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-with-20-year-hold-and-1m-btc-goal852366COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/congress-768x432.jpgUS Lawmakers Introduce ARMA Bill to Codify Strategic Bitcoin Reserve With 20-Year Hold and 1M BTC GoalDecentralized prediction market platform Polymarket has set its sights on Japan, appointing a local representative and launching a formal lobbying effort aimed at securing government authorization by 2030. Japanese Market Entry With a Strong Lobby Push Polymarket, the blockchain-based prediction market that hit its first $10 billion monthly trading volume in March 2026, is making […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/polymarket-targets-japan-market-entry-appoints-representative-in-push-for-2030-approval852367COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/why-long-term-profitability-remains-elusive-for-99-of-polymarket-users-768x432.jpgPolymarket Targets Japan Market Entry, Appoints Representative in Push for 2030 ApprovalOnchain investigator ZachXBT has publicly accused Kucoin of allowing stolen cryptocurrency to flow freely through its platform while refusing to cooperate with German law enforcement. ZachXBT Says Kucoin Is ‘Complicit’ The pseudonymous blockchain sleuth posted a direct broadside against Kucoin on May 22. “The team is complicit and allows illicit activity to flow as long […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/zachxbt-accuses-kucoin-of-shielding-13m-in-stolen-crypto-from-german-investigators852368COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/hhhacker-768x432.pngZachXBT Accuses Kucoin of Shielding $13M in Stolen Crypto From German InvestigatorsThe European Commission has launched a broad review of the EU’s landmark crypto regulation, MiCA, signaling potential changes to rules governing stablecoins, decentralized finance ( DeFi), staking, and tokenized assets. The consultation reflects how quickly digital asset markets have evolved since the framework took effect in 2024. Europe Reassesses Crypto Framework as Crypto Adoption Accelerates […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/european-commission-launches-mica-review-targeting-stablecoins-defi-and-staking-rules852369COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/european-commission-launches-mica-review-targeting-stablecoins-defi-and-staking-rules-768x432.jpgEuropean Commission Launches MiCA Review Targeting Stablecoins, DeFi and Staking RulesKucoin has unveiled a product allowing users to unlock liquidity by borrowing against high- liquidity crypto assets while their pledged collateral simultaneously continues to earn passive yield. The Shift to Capital Hubs Reflecting a broader industry shift from simple order-matching to advanced capital management, Kucoin has introduced an integrated “earn-and-loan” solution. The product eliminates a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kucoin-pushes-earn-and-loan-product-as-etf-capital-pulls-crypto-into-new-split852193COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kucoin-loan-framework-2-768x432.jpgKucoin Pushes Earn-and-Loan Product as ETF Capital Pulls Crypto Into New SplitPRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, May 21, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced today the start of its second-year partnership in support of the UNICEF Game Changers Coalition (GCC). The coalition, which has reached over 642,000 young people, parents, and teachers across eight countries since launch, is entering a new phase of […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitget-kicks-off-second-year-supporting-unicefs-game-changers-coalition-backing-expansion-into-financial-literacy-and-ai852194COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitget_nwmk-768x432.jpgBitget Kicks Off Second Year Supporting UNICEF’s Game Changers Coalition, Backing Expansion into Financial Literacy and AIFoundation, the Boston-based bitcoin hardware wallet company, has closed a $6.4 million funding round led by Fulgur Ventures to expand its security platform beyond self-custody into identity, multi-factor authentication, and artificial intelligence (AI) agent authorization. Fulgur Ventures Backs Foundation $6.4M to Secure the Agentic Era With Passport Prime Arche Capital also participated in the round, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/foundation-raises-64m-to-build-hardware-that-authorizes-ai-agents-in-real-time852195COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/foundation-raises-6-4m-to-build-hardware-that-authorizes-ai-agents-in-real-time-768x432.pngFoundation Raises $6.4M to Build Hardware That Authorizes AI Agents in Real TimeCoinbase Derivatives is bringing perpetual-style equity index futures to U.S. regulated markets on June 8, giving traders direct exposure to artificial intelligence (AI), Chinese equities, defense, and broad tech through four new thematic contracts. U.S. Traders Get Regulated Equity Perps From Coinbase Derivatives on June 8 The exchange announced the launch on Thursday. “We’re adding […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/traders-get-ai-defense-and-china-perp-futures-on-coinbase-starting-june-8852196COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/traders-get-ai-defense-and-china-perp-futures-on-coinbase-starting-june-8-768x432.pngTraders Get AI, Defense, and China Perp Futures on Coinbase Starting June 8Ripple Prime added EDX liquidity to give institutional clients unified access to digital asset spot and perpetual futures markets. The integration combines trading, credit, net settlement, and collateral tools within Ripple Prime’s brokerage platform. Ripple Prime Adds EDX Liquidity for Institutions Ripple announced on May 19 that Ripple Prime integrated with EDX Markets and EDXM […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ripple-prime-integration-gives-institutions-unified-access-to-edx-markets852197COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ripple-prime-integration-1-768x432.jpgRipple Prime Integration Gives Institutions Unified Access to EDX MarketsXRP and RLUSD were described as serving separate XRP Ledger roles, with XRP routing trades and RLUSD supporting dollar-based transactions. Evernorth’s Sagar Shah described XRP as an intermediary asset that routes trades in the background, while stablecoins remain tied to issuer requirements and compliance obligations. XRP Ledger Routing Structure Separates XRP From RLUSD As tokenized […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/xrp-vs-rlusd-evernorth-says-xrps-xrpl-utility-case-keeps-growing852198COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/xrp-vs-rlusd-evernorth-xrpl-768x432.jpgXRP vs RLUSD: Evernorth Says XRP’s XRPL Utility Case Keeps GrowingA total of more than 67 million Americans, or 1 in 4 adults, now own crypto as adoption spreads across income, age, and work groups, according to the National Cryptocurrency Association. The report found 90% expect to buy within the next year, and 77% said crypto improved their lives. Crypto Holders Broaden Across Income, Age, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/67-million-americans-hold-crypto-90-plan-to-buy-more-next-year852199COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nca-crypto-report-2026-768x432.jpg67 Million Americans Hold Crypto: 90% Plan to Buy More Next YearCME’s XRP futures suite has expanded within the regulated crypto derivatives market, reaching $62.87 billion in notional volume. The first-year figures show broader institutional use across futures, options, and spot-quoted XRP futures. XRP Futures Gain Depth Inside CME’s Crypto Market XRP has become a larger part of CME Group’s regulated crypto derivatives business as institutional […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/xrp-futures-hit-6287b-at-cme-as-institutions-deepen-exposure852200COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cme-xrp-futures-1-year-768x432.jpgXRP Futures Hit $62.87B at CME as Institutions Deepen ExposureSolmate Infrastructure (Nasdaq: SLMT) announced Thursday that its CEO and a board member agreed to purchase 2,298,000 Class B ordinary shares at $4.97 per share in a registered direct offering priced above the current market price. Solmate CEO Ron Sade Leads $11.4M Insider Raise at Premium as SLMT Eyes Abu Dhabi Expansion Ron Sade, the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/solmate-infrastructure-pulls-114m-from-ceo-and-board-in-direct-offering-priced-above-market852201COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/solmate-infrastructure-pulls-11-4m-from-ceo-and-board-in-direct-offering-priced-above-market-768x432.pngSolmate Infrastructure Pulls $11.4M From CEO and Board in Direct Offering Priced Above Market submitted by /u/donutloop
[link] [comments] ]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/us-lawmakers-propose-the-arma-bill-to-build-a-1-million-bitcoin-strategic-reserve852202COINS NEWSUS Lawmakers Propose the ‘ARMA’ Bill to Build a 1-Million-Bitcoin Strategic ReserveREAL Technologies Inc., the parent company of REAL Finance, announced today that it has executed its first securities tokenization agreement. The deal activates a committed institutional pipeline exceeding $100 million in client assets and marks the initial operational use of the company’s tokenization infrastructure. Tokenization will be conducted on an EVM-compatible blockchain in advance of […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/real-finance-signs-first-securities-tokenization-agreement-activating-institutional-pipeline-of-more-than-100-million852003COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rea_nwmk-768x432.jpgREAL Finance Signs First Securities Tokenization Agreement, Activating Institutional Pipeline of More Than $100 MillionBlockchain.com Group Holdings Inc., one of the oldest crypto companies in the industry, filed a confidential draft S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 21, 2026, signaling its intent to pursue an initial public offering (IPO). Blockchain.com Pushes IPO Plans Forward With Confidential SEC Filing The Dallas-based firm submitted […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/blockchaincom-moves-toward-ipo-with-sec-draft-s-1-filing852004COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/blockchain-com-moves-toward-ipo-with-sec-draft-s-1-filing-768x432.pngBlockchain.com Moves Toward IPO With SEC Draft S-1 FilingHyperliquid surged to a 2026 high of $59.06, placing it just cents away from its all-time high of $59.33 set in September 2025. The rally pushed its weekly gains near 50%, briefly drove its market cap past $14 billion. HYPE Approaches Record Highs Hyperliquid (HYPE) neared its all-time high Thursday morning as the token surpassed […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/hyperliquid-wipes-out-365m-shorts-as-hype-climbs-within-cents-of-ath852005COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hyperliquid-wipes-out-36-5m-shorts-as-hype-climbs-within-cents-of-ath-768x432.pngHyperliquid Wipes out $36.5M Shorts as HYPE Climbs Within Cents of ATHI spent years at Google as a software engineer and tech lead building the systems that decide which ad you see, when you see it, and whether you clicked. Recommendation engines. Tracking pipelines. Conversion funnels. The whole architecture of the attention economy, wired together. Then, somewhere around 2024, I started noticing something. When a user […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/why-the-agentic-economy-needs-its-native-settlement-layer-and-a-fundamental-rethink-of-ai-payments852006COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nn_nwmk-768x432.jpgWhy the Agentic Economy Needs its Native Settlement Layer, and a Fundamental Rethink of AI PaymentsCrypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) markets remained under pressure on Wednesday as bitcoin funds extended their losing streak to four consecutive sessions, while ether ETFs marked an eighth straight day of outflows. XRP ETFs Attract Fresh Inflows While Solana Products Pause After Strong Run The selling wave across digital asset ETFs has slowed in size, but […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/blackrock-leads-bitcoin-etf-70m-loss-as-outflow-streak-reaches-fourth-day852007COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/blackrock-leads-bitcoin-etf-70m-loss-as-outflow-streak-reaches-fourth-day-768x432.jpgBlackrock Leads Bitcoin ETF $70M Loss as Outflow Streak Reaches Fourth Day25 additional banks have joined Qivalis, a European stablecoin initiative now backed by 37 financial institutions across 15 countries. The project reflects growing efforts by European lenders to build blockchain-based payment infrastructure independent of U.S.-dominated networks. European Banks Expand Qivalis to 37 Members Across 15 Countries A growing coalition of European banks is accelerating efforts […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/qivalis-adds-25-banks-as-europe-pushes-euro-stablecoin-infrastructure852008COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/qivalis-adds-25-banks-as-europe-pushes-euro-stablecoin-infrastructure-768x432.jpgQivalis Adds 25 Banks as Europe Pushes Euro Stablecoin InfrastructureThe privacy coin Zcash jumped over 17% in six hours, hitting a new year-to-date high on May 20. The rally pushed its monthly gains past 90% and its market capitalization over the $11 billion threshold, eclipsing rival monero. Zcash Hits New YTD High Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) surged to a new year-to-date high on May […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/zec-hits-686-amid-28m-liquidations-as-analyst-warn-of-coordinated-squeeze852009COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/zcash-jumps-17-to-686-_nwmk-postfix-768x432.jpgZEC Hits $686 Amid $28M Liquidations as Analyst Warn of Coordinated SqueezeWadoozie is a narrative-driven, on-chain attention network built on Ethereum, pairing a native ERC-20 token ($WADZ) with a real-world 48-state U.S. tour, 576 Signal Fragments redeemable for tokens (336 hidden across the 48 states, 240 in an online pool), and a Publishers Network that pays creators directly from a dedicated 7% of total supply. This […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/community-is-king-why-wadoozie-is-ditching-online-hype-for-real-world-participation852010COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoinpodcast_wadoozie_youtube_rev_nwmk-768x432.pngCommunity Is King: Why Wadoozie Is Ditching Online Hype for Real-World ParticipationSoluna (NASDAQ: SLNH) Holdings has acquired full ownership of another portion of its flagship Texas campus, continuing a broader effort to transform a bitcoin mining complex into an AI and high-performance computing site backed by owned renewable energy. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/soluna-buys-out-dorothy-1b-as-bitcoin-to-ai-campus-conversion-advances852011COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/soluna_nwmk-768x432.jpgSoluna Buys out Dorothy 1B as Bitcoin-to-AI Campus Conversion AdvancesFintech payroll platform Ontop has partnered with stablecoin yield infrastructure provider Opentrade to launch a platform-wide ~3% APR rewards program for its remote workforce users. Mitigating Risk for Cross-Border Workers Ontop has rolled out a ~3% APR rewards program for its global workforce users after integrating stablecoin yield infrastructure from Opentrade. Under the program, Ontop […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ontop-uses-opentrade-apis-to-turn-idle-payroll-cash-into-3-apr-rewards852012COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/yield-savings-2-768x432.jpgOntop Uses Opentrade APIs to Turn Idle Payroll Cash Into 3% APR RewardsSouth Africa’s National Treasury and central bank have assured the crypto industry that proposed capital-flow regulations will not criminalize digital asset ownership or apply retrospectively. Modernizing Exchange Controls South Africa’s National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank have sought to calm growing concern in the crypto industry, saying proposed changes to the country’s capital-flow […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/south-african-treasury-extends-crypto-rule-deadline-to-june-30-after-backlash851904COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/south-african-treasury-extends-crypto-rule-deadline-to-june-30-after-backlash-768x432.pngSouth African Treasury Extends Crypto Rule Deadline to June 30 After BacklashBank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden has detailed a comprehensive plan to modernize the UK financial ecosystem by integrating stablecoins, asset tokenization, and overhauled payment architectures. A Shift in Stablecoin Regulation The Bank of England will publish draft rules for systemic stablecoins next month, aiming to finalize a regulatory framework by year-end in alignment […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bank-of-england-moves-stablecoin-rules-to-june-as-uk-targets-year-end-framework851905COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bank-of-england-2-768x432.jpgBank of England Moves Stablecoin Rules to June as UK Targets Year-End FrameworkKalshi has launched a demo environment for leveraged trading via a margin trading API that appears to be hidden from public navigation, as first reported by Ingame, but the demo only covers crypto perpetual futures and not the event contracts that built the platform. With real-life margin trades “coming soon,” the scope of the initial […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kalshi-quietly-stages-leveraged-crypto-push-as-hidden-api-surfaces-margin-demo851906COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kalshi-quietly-stages-leveraged-crypto-push-as-hidden-api-surfaces-margin-demo-768x432.jpgKalshi Quietly Stages Leveraged Crypto Push as Hidden API Surfaces Margin DemoRegent University School of Law named SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce to a faculty role, adding a prominent crypto regulation voice to its academic ranks. Peirce will join the Virginia Beach law school as an associate professor. Regent Law Names Hester Peirce to Faculty Role Regent University School of Law announced on May 19, 2026, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/sec-commissioner-hester-peirce-to-join-regent-law-faculty851907COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sec-commissioner-hester-peirce-768x432.jpgSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to Join Regent Law FacultyItalian investigators traced €1 million in undeclared crypto gains through a Bitcoin Ordinals trading operation after analyzing activity tied to a seized Ledger wallet. Chainalysis detailed how blockchain records and exchange data helped reconstruct the alleged trading flows. Italian Crypto Tax Investigation Focused on Ordinals Trading Italian financial investigators traced more than €1 million ($1.16 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/italy-traces-1-million-in-undeclared-bitcoin-ordinals-gains851908COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/italy-traced-e1-million-in-undeclared-bitcoin-ordinals-gains-768x432.jpgItaly Traces €1 Million in Undeclared Bitcoin Ordinals GainsA three-week campaign is giving XRP holders a new way to put idle tokens to work while retaining cold-wallet security. The initiative removes the need to purchase separate gas tokens during deposits and includes a $40,000 reward pool tied to XRP and FLR incentives. XRP Utility Push Expands Through Flare Integration Many XRP holders continue […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/idle-xrp-finds-new-use-case-through-flare-yield-vault-after-xrp-alliance-launch851909COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/idle-xrp-flare-768x432.jpgIdle XRP Finds New Use Case Through Flare Yield Vault After XRP Alliance LaunchNational trust charters pushed crypto custody into a broader regulatory clash as U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the OCC over approvals tied to Coinbase, Ripple, Bitgo, and other firms. Bitgo CEO Mike Belshe countered that fiduciary custody separates client property from lending risks. OCC Charter Fight Puts Digital Asset Custody Under Scrutiny The crypto bank […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/crypto-bank-charter-battle-grows-as-occ-clears-coinbase-ripple-bitgo-and-others851910COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/occ-crypto-banks-768x432.jpgCrypto Bank Charter Battle Grows as OCC Clears Coinbase, Ripple, Bitgo and OthersSecuritize reported its highest quarterly revenue on record Wednesday, driven by a 201% jump in asset servicing fees tied to growing institutional demand for tokenized real-world assets. NYSE Names Securitize First Digital Transfer Agent as Firm Posts Record Q1 Revenue Total revenue reached $19.48 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, up 39% […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/securitize-tops-q1-2026-with-record-revenue-while-nyse-and-blackrock-deals-expand851911COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/securitize-tops-q1-2026-with-record-revenue-while-nyse-and-blackrock-deals-expand-768x432.pngSecuritize Tops Q1 2026 With Record Revenue While NYSE and Blackrock Deals ExpandNakamoto Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA) announced a 1-for-40 reverse stock split on May 20, 2026, set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on May 22, 2026. Nakamoto Cuts NAKA Shares 40-to-1 to Salvage Nasdaq Listing Before June Deadline The bitcoin treasury and operating company said every 40 pre-split shares will consolidate into one post-split share. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/david-baileys-nakamoto-approves-40-to-1-stock-split-to-push-naka-above-1851912COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/david-baileys-nakamoto-approves-40-to-1-stock-split-to-push-naka-above-1-768x432.pngDavid Bailey’s Nakamoto Approves 40-to-1 Stock Split to Push NAKA Above $1European crypto exchange WhiteBIT has launched a dedicated platform for United Kingdom users at whitebit.uk, targeting a market where 91% of adults are aware of crypto assets. Crypto Exchange WhiteBIT Opens UK Platform The U.K. exchange went live on May 20, 2026, with a platform built specifically for U.K. retail and institutional users, according to […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/whitebit-brings-gbp-trading-to-uk-users-with-dedicated-exchange851913COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/whitebit-brings-gbp-trading-to-uk-users-with-dedicated-exchange-768x432.pngWhiteBIT Brings GBP Trading to UK Users With Dedicated ExchangeBitcoin experienced volatile, range-bound trading, repeatedly struggling to sustain a breakout above $77,000. After a midnight surge from $76,700 to $77,200, it hit an intraday high of $77,604 before stabilizing around $77,500. Bitcoin Volatility Tightens Near $77K Resistance Bitcoin endured another grueling stretch of range-bound consolidation, routinely failing to cement a definitive breakout above the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-adds-20b-to-crypto-economy-as-traders-defend-77000-support851692COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-adds-20b-to-crypto-economy-as-traders-defend-77000-support-768x432.pngBitcoin Adds $20B to Crypto Economy as Traders Defend $77,000 SupportWintermute has introduced Armitage, a new DeFi vault curation platform designed to apply institutional-grade trading and risk management to decentralized lending markets. The first USDC-denominated vaults are already live on Morpho. Wintermute Deploys Active Lending on Morpho With New Vault Curator Crypto market maker Wintermute is expanding deeper into decentralized finance ( DeFi) with the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/wintermute-launches-armitage-as-10b-trading-network-expands-into-defi-lending851693COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wintermute-launches-armitage-as-10b-trading-network-expands-into-defi-lending-768x432.jpgWintermute Launches Armitage as $10B Trading Network Expands Into DeFi LendingCrypto investment firm Capriole Investments is sounding the alarm on elevated inflation, warning that every historical instance of inflation reaching current levels has been followed by an average market crash of 30% over the next one to 24 months. Historical Data Paints a Bleak Picture Capriole Investments highlighted a pattern that has held across decades […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-at-risk-as-capriole-warns-38-inflation-has-historically-preceded-30-market-crashes851694COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-at-risk-as-capriole-warns-3-8-inflation-has-historically-preceded-30-market-crashes-768x432.jpgBitcoin at Risk as Capriole Warns 3.8% Inflation Has Historically Preceded 30% Market CrashesThe Zcash Foundation closed the first quarter of 2026 with $36.7 million in net liquid assets and a clean bill of health from U.S. regulators, according to its Q1 2026 report released this week. Zcash Foundation Reports $36.7M Treasury, SEC Clears Investigation in Q1 2026 The report covers a three-month period that Executive Director Alex […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/zcash-foundation-patches-2-critical-zebra-flaws-reports-817k-in-q1-spending851695COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/zcash-foundation-patches-2-critical-zebra-flaws-reports-817k-in-q1-spending-768x432.pngZcash Foundation Patches 2 Critical Zebra Flaws, Reports $817K in Q1 SpendingTether International has acquired Softbank’s equity stake in Twenty One Capital, the NYSE-listed bitcoin treasury company holding approximately 43,514 BTC, giving the stablecoin issuer greater control over one of the largest publicly traded bitcoin accumulation vehicles in the world. Ardoino Says XXI Enters Next Chapter as Tether Absorbs Softbank’s Stake The deal, announced on May […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/twenty-one-capital-ownership-shifts-as-tether-buys-out-softbanks-xxi-position851696COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/twenty-one-capital-ownership-shifts-as-tether-buys-out-softbanks-xxi-position-768x432.pngTwenty One Capital Ownership Shifts as Tether Buys Out Softbank’s XXI PositionNewly launched Hyperliquid spot ETFs are attracting notable inflows in their first week of trading, outpacing bitcoin and ether ETFs on a market-cap-adjusted basis during multiple sessions. The products are also creating buying pressure that exceeds Hyperliquid’s own token burn mechanism. HYPE ETF Gains Traction as Investors Rotate Beyond Bitcoin and Ether The first spot […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/hyperliquid-etf-inflows-outpace-bitcoin-etfs-during-debut-trading-week851697COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hyperliquid-etf-inflows-outpace-bitcoin-etfs-during-debut-trading-week-768x432.jpgHyperliquid ETF Inflows Outpace Bitcoin ETFs During Debut Trading WeekSouth Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed S.163 into law this week, enacting one of the most wide-ranging state-level crypto protection bills in the country. South Carolina Lawmakers Back Crypto Bill 110-1, McMaster Signs It Into Law The legislation, formally designated R131 and adding Chapter 47 to Title 34 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/south-carolina-gov-mcmaster-signs-anti-cbdc-crypto-law-protects-self-custody-rights851698COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/south-carolina-gov--mcmaster-signs-anti-cbdc-crypto-law-protects-self-custody-rights-768x432.pngSouth Carolina Gov. McMaster Signs Anti-CBDC Crypto Law, Protects Self-Custody RightsTraders have largely abandoned expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026, with CME Fedwatch data showing 95% to 98% odds of no change at any of the upcoming meetings, and prediction market bettors backing that view for June with tens of millions of dollars. Markets Price Out Every Rate Cut for 2026 The Fed’s […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/traders-price-zero-fed-rate-cuts-in-2026-as-new-fed-boss-kevin-warsh-inherits-38-inflation851699COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/traders-price-zero-fed-rate-cuts-in-2026-as-new-fed-boss-kevin-warsh-inherits-3-8-inflation-768x432.pngTraders Price Zero Fed Rate Cuts in 2026 as New Fed Boss Kevin Warsh Inherits 3.8% InflationPRESS RELEASE. AEON, the settlement layer built for the agentic economy, today announced it has successfully closed a $8 million pre-seed funding round. The round was led by YZi Labs, with participation from a robust group of leading investors, including IDG Capital, HashKey Capital, Stanford Blockchain Builders Fund, Oak Grove Ventures, SevenX Ventures, Alchemy Ventures, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/aeon-raises-8m-led-by-yzi-labs-to-build-the-settlement-layer-for-agentic-economy851700COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/aeon_nwmk-768x432.jpgAEON Raises $8M Led by YZi Labs to Build the Settlement Layer for Agentic EconomyInstitutional selling pressure remained firmly in control on Tuesday as bitcoin ETFs posted another major wave of outflows, while ether funds extended their losing streak to seven consecutive sessions. In contrast, solana and XRP ETFs continued to attract modest but steady inflows, reinforcing a growing divide in investor sentiment across the crypto market. Institutional Investors […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/blackrock-drives-331m-bitcoin-etf-outflow-as-xrp-and-solana-funds-attract-inflows851701COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/blackrock-drives-331m-bitcoin-etf-outflow-as-xrp-and-solana-funds-attract-inflows-768x432.jpgBlackrock Drives $331M Bitcoin ETF Outflow as XRP and Solana Funds Attract InflowsDutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) warned licensees on Tuesday that bets on first yellow cards and first corner kicks are not permitted during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, threatening “immediate enforcement action” against operators breaching ad and sponsorship rules. Chairman Michel Groothuizen’s letter lands four months after the D66/VVD/CDA coalition agreement grouped online gambling with […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ksa-hits-dutch-operators-with-pre-world-cup-ad-crackdown-vows-instant-sanctions851527COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ksa-hits-dutch-operators-with-pre-world-cup-ad-crackdown-vows-instant-sanctions-768x432.jpgKSA Hits Dutch Operators With Pre-World Cup Ad Crackdown, Vows Instant SanctionsSolana’s tokenized real-world asset market expanded 43% in the first quarter, even as broader crypto markets weakened. Application revenue remained resilient, while developers pushed ahead with infrastructure upgrades to dramatically improve network speed and scalability. Solana App Revenue Holds $342M Despite SOL Declining by 33% Solana’s blockchain economy showed surprising resilience in the first quarter […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/solana-real-world-assets-hit-2b-as-tokenized-assets-fuel-ecosystem-growth851528COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/solana-real-world-assets-hit-2b-as-tokenized-assets-fuel-ecosystem-growth-768x432.jpgSolana Real-World Assets Hit $2B as Tokenized Assets Fuel Ecosystem GrowthMore cryptocurrency investors were harmed after a guilty plea, with prosecutors saying additional funds were solicited while the fraud case remained pending sentencing. The scheme raised more than $10 million and resulted in a nine-year prison sentence. Ohio Crypto Fraud Scheme Leads to 9-Year Sentence A cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme that raised more than $10 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/doj-says-10m-crypto-scheme-continued-after-guilty-plea-adding-victims851529COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/doj-guilty-plea-new-crypto-victims-768x432.jpgDOJ Says $10M Crypto Scheme Continued After Guilty Plea, Adding VictimsCoinbase said blockchain intelligence helped United Kingdom investigators secure five convictions after monitoring systems flagged a customer under duress during a robbery. Investigators traced crypto and additional fiat funds across accounts. Blockchain Evidence Connects Robbery to Five Convictions Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) revealed its assistance in a U.K. criminal investigation in a blog post […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-helps-solve-kidnapping-case-after-customer-is-forced-to-transfer-crypto851530COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-helps-solve-crypto-kidnapping-case-768x432.jpgCoinbase Helps Solve Kidnapping Case After Customer Is Forced to Transfer CryptoXRP gained renewed attention after Evernorth highlighted how the crypto asset facilitated a tokenized Treasury redemption across Ripple, Mastercard, J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys, and Ondo Finance. Ripple, Mastercard, and JPMorgan’s Kinexys Linked Through XRP Settlement Flow XRP treasury company Evernorth shared on May 18 that the “actual story” behind a recent cross-institutional blockchain transaction was the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/evernorth-highlights-xrps-actual-story-beyond-jpmorgan-settlement-attention851531COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/evernorth-xrp-real-story-768x432.jpgEvernorth Highlights XRP’s ‘Actual Story’ Beyond JPMorgan Settlement AttentionTrump ordered federal regulators to review fintech and digital asset rules tied to banking and payment system access. The order gives agencies 90 days to identify barriers facing fintech firms and digital asset companies. Trump Order Targets Digital Asset Access to Payment Rails President Donald Trump issued an executive order on May 19 directing federal […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/trump-executive-order-pushes-digital-assets-toward-fed-payment-access851532COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/trump-executive-order-digital-assets-768x432.jpgTrump Executive Order Pushes Digital Assets Toward Fed Payment AccessRobert Kiyosaki said his attorney issued a cease-and-desist notice after someone used his name to present investment recommendations. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author said he shares his own holdings, including gold, silver, bitcoin, ethereum, oil, and cattle, but does not give financial advice. Kiyosaki Separates His Holdings From Investment Advice Robert Kiyosaki shared on […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/robert-kiyosaki-clarifies-investment-posts-after-his-attorney-sends-cease-and-desist851533COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/robert-kiyosaki-cease-and-desist-not-financial-advisor-768x432.jpgRobert Kiyosaki Clarifies Investment Posts After His Attorney Sends Cease-and-DesistRipple ranked in the top 20 of CNBC’s Disruptor 50, underscoring crypto infrastructure’s growing role in institutional finance. The placement followed product expansions across custody, payments, compliance, staking, and settlement tools. Ripple’s CNBC Ranking Highlights Crypto Infrastructure Role Ripple said on May 19 that CNBC ranked the company No. 16 on its 2026 Disruptor 50 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ripple-lands-in-cnbc-disruptor-50-top-20-as-institutional-crypto-expands851534COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ripple-cnbc-disruptor-50-list-768x432.jpgRipple Lands in CNBC Disruptor 50 Top 20 as Institutional Crypto ExpandsThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to introduce a new framework for tokenized stocks, potentially allowing digital versions of equities to trade on crypto platforms. The move could accelerate the integration of blockchain technology into traditional capital markets. SEC Opens Path for Onchain Stock Trading as Wall Street Embraces Tokenization The U.S. Securities […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/sec-plans-blockchain-stock-trading-as-tokenized-market-hits-14b851535COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sec-plans-blockchain-stock-trading-as-tokenized-market-hits-1-4b-768x432.jpgSEC Plans Blockchain Stock Trading as Tokenized Market Hits $1.4BTurkish authorities have taken legal action against 233 more illegal betting suspects in Antalya and Mersin operations announced Monday, pushing the eight-day enforcement tally past 670 across four major raids. The earlier Adana investigation that arrested pro-government commentator Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı named cryptocurrency platforms among the alleged laundering channels. Antalya and Mersin Operations Extend 8-Day […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/turkeys-8-day-betting-blitz-hits-670-suspects-as-crypto-rails-surface-in-adana-probe851536COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/turkeys-8-day-betting-blitz-hits-670-suspects-as-crypto-rails-surface-in-adana-probe-768x432.pngTurkey’s 8-Day Betting Blitz Hits 670+ Suspects as Crypto Rails Surface in Adana ProbeLolli, the bitcoin rewards platform owned by Thesis*, has partnered with Kard to let its more than 600,000 users earn bitcoin automatically on everyday card purchases without browser extensions, promo codes, or checkout changes. Lolli Drops Checkout Friction as Kard Deal Turns Linked Cards Into Bitcoin Earning Tools The announcement, revealed May 19, 2026, and […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kard-powers-lollis-automatic-bitcoin-cashback-for-more-than-600000-us-cardholders851347COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kard-powers-lollis-automatic-bitcoin-cashback-for-more-than-600000-us-cardholders-768x432.pngKard Powers Lolli’s Automatic Bitcoin Cashback for More Than 600,000 US Cardholders submitted by /u/FTXACCOUNTANT
[link] [comments] ]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bnb-smart-chain-shows-quantum-safe-crypto-works-despite-50-throughput-drop851348COINS NEWSBNB Smart Chain Shows Quantum-Safe Crypto Works Despite 50% Throughput DropPolymarket, the world’s largest prediction market platform, has launched the first prediction markets tied to private company performance, using exclusive data from Nasdaq Private Market to resolve outcomes. Polymarket Taps Nasdaq Private Market Data to Resolve New Private Company Bets The move opens a segment of financial markets that has long been closed to most […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/polymarket-opens-private-company-markets-using-nasdaq-data-for-1600-unicorns851349COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/polymarket-opens-private-company-markets-using-nasdaq-data-for-1600-unicorns-768x432.pngPolymarket Opens Private Company Markets Using Nasdaq Data for 1,600 UnicornsPrediction market traders have placed more than $100 million in combined volume across Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad on where bitcoin’s price lands in May 2026 and beyond, with crowd odds pointing to a market stuck below $85,000 for the near term. Traders Put $37M on Bitcoin All-Time High Milestones as $150K Odds Sit at 1% […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-prediction-markets-show-84k-ceiling-as-traders-stack-bets-on-polymarket-kalshi-and-myriad851350COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-prediction-markets-show-84k-ceiling-as-traders-stack-bets-on-polymarket-kalshi-and-myriad-768x432.pngBitcoin Prediction Markets Show $84K Ceiling as Traders Stack Bets on Polymarket, Kalshi, and MyriadBitcoin funds posted their third-largest daily outflow of 2026, signaling a sharp deterioration in institutional sentiment. Ether ETFs extended their losing streak to six straight sessions, while XRP and solana products managed only modest inflows amid the broader selloff. Solana ETFs Stay Positive as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Face Heavy Selling A wave of risk […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etfs-post-third-biggest-2026-outflow-as-blackrock-loses-448m851351COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-etfs-post-third-biggest-2026-outflow-as-blackrock-loses-448m-768x432.jpgBitcoin ETFs Post Third-Biggest 2026 Outflow as Blackrock Loses $448MAI Financial Corp., the Nevada-based fintech company holding 7.28 billion World Liberty Financial tokens, disclosed in its Q1 2026 SEC filing that substantial doubt exists about its ability to continue as a going concern within the next 12 months. AI Financial Corp Files Going Concern Warning Tied to $1.46B WLFI Token Buy AI Financial Corp. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ai-financial-sec-filing-flags-going-concern-risk-after-wlfi-token-decline851352COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ai-financial-sec-filing-flags-going-concern-risk-after-wlfi-token-decline-768x432.pngAI Financial SEC Filing Flags Going Concern Risk After WLFI Token DeclineBitcoin’s push toward $80,000 earlier this month has sparked the fastest growth in BTC perpetual futures open interest recorded so far in 2026, with Binance capturing the largest share of new derivatives capital. Open Interest Posts Strongest 2026 Surge Open interest is the measure of the total value of all active, unsettled futures positions across […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-may-rally-toward-80k-ignites-fastest-btc-perpetual-futures-open-interest-growth-of-2026851353COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoins-may-rally-toward-80k-ignites-fastest-btc-perpetual-futures-open-interest-growth-of-2026-768x432.jpgBitcoin’s May Rally Toward $80K Ignites Fastest BTC Perpetual Futures Open Interest Growth of 2026Canaan Inc. has been selected to supply hash-to-heat equipment to a district heating network in the Nordic region, deploying its Avalon A1566HA hydro-cooled mining units to deliver hot water directly to residential customers. Canaan Deploys 920 Avalon A1566HA Miners to Heat 2,800 Homes in Nordic District Network The project uses Canaan‘s (Nasdaq: CAN) hydro-cooled Avalon […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/canaan-wins-nordic-heating-bid-turns-bitcoin-mining-waste-heat-into-residential-hot-water851354COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/canaan-wins-nordic-heating-bid-turns-bitcoin-mining-waste-heat-into-residential-hot-water-768x432.pngCanaan Wins Nordic Heating Bid, Turns Bitcoin Mining Waste Heat Into Residential Hot WaterBitcoin hovered near $76,738 early Tuesday as traders watched a tightening consolidation range follow a strong multiweek advance. Technical indicators across the one-hour, four-hour, and daily charts remained mixed, pointing to cautious momentum. Support around $76,000 held as the critical level shaping near-term price direction. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the one-hour bitcoin chart, intraday price […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-action-stalls-near-76k-support-as-volatility-compresses851355COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-price-action-stalls-near-76k-support-as-volatility-compresses-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Action Stalls Near $76K Support as Volatility CompressesA solana staker who locked up nearly a million tokens five years ago has now offloaded more than $137 million worth of sol, but still has $32 million staked. Five Years Staked, One Year Selling A veteran solana holder sold another 30,000 sol for approximately $2.56 million, bringing their total recorded exits to 965,274 SOL […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/solana-og-who-staked-for-five-years-has-quietly-cashed-out-137-million-in-sol851356COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/solana-og-who-staked-for-5-years-has-quietly-cashed-out-137-million-in-sol-768x432.jpgSolana OG Who Staked for Five Years Has Quietly Cashed out $137 Million in SOLA federal jury has thrown out every claim in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, finding the case to have been filed past its legal deadline. Verdict Reached, But Battle Not Over A federal jury in Oakland, California sided with OpenAI on May 18, unanimously dismissing all claims in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/elon-musk-loses-openai-trial-vows-appeal-after-jury-dismisses-claims-over-statute-of-limitations851225COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/elon-musk-loses-openai-trial-vows-appeal-after-jury-dismisses-claims-over-statute-of-limitations-768x432.jpgElon Musk Loses OpenAI Trial, Vows Appeal After Jury Dismisses Claims Over Statute of LimitationsFrench bitcoin treasury firm Capital B has acquired 192 BTC after completing a series of capital raises totaling roughly $20 million (€17 million). The company now holds more than 3,100 bitcoin as it deepens its treasury-focused strategy. Adam Back Joins Capital B Funding Round as Company Accelerates BTC Strategy Capital B, the French company formerly […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/capital-b-buys-192-btc-after-20m-raise-as-treasury-strategy-accelerates851226COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/capital-b-buys-192-btc-after-20m-raise-as-treasury-strategy-accelerates-768x432.jpgCapital B Buys 192 BTC After $20M Raise as Treasury Strategy AcceleratesThe bank, which is currently the third largest financial institution in Brazil, confirmed that it had found a partner to enter the cryptocurrency custody business, including stablecoins. Bradesco’s head of innovation also indicated that the bank had an internal structure dedicated to digital assets. Bradesco Announces Future Launch of Cryptocurrency Custody Services Traditional financial institutions […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/brazils-banking-giant-bradesco-enters-the-crypto-custody-race851227COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-34-768x432.jpgBrazil’s Banking Giant Bradesco Enters the Crypto Custody RaceThe stablecoin giant announced an undisclosed investment in LemFi, a migrant-focused remittance-based platform that allows users to send and receive money across 30 countries. The investment will support LemFi’s integration of USDT across its product suite, delivering faster and cheaper services to its customers. Stablecoin Behemoth Tether Invests in Remittance Platform LemFi Stablecoins have become […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/tether-backs-lemfi-in-strategic-investment-to-supercharge-migrant-remittances851228COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-32-768x432.jpgTether Backs LemFi in Strategic Investment to Supercharge Migrant RemittancesThe analyst believes that one of the reasons ether has been under selling pressure is linked to the conflict in the Middle East and the subsequent rise in oil prices. To Lee, this is “short tactical noise,” and prices should be stronger later this year. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Predicts Stronger ETH Prices After Middle East […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/short-term-noise-why-tom-lee-predicts-a-massive-ethereum-rebound-in-2026851229COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/short-term-noise-why-tom-lee-predicts-a-massive-ethereum-rebound-in-2026-768x432.png‘Short-Term Noise’: Why Tom Lee Predicts a Massive Ethereum Rebound in 2026A wallet onchain linked to venture capital firm a16z (Andreessen Horowitz) by Lookonchain has quietly accumulated 2.11 million HYPE tokens worth approximately $90.87 million since April 14. Smart Money Bets on Hyperliquid Dip Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain flagged that wallet 0xb5E4, whose funding history and transaction patterns have led multiple analysts to associate it with […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/potential-a16z-linked-wallet-stacks-9087m-in-hype-across-34-days851230COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/potential-a16z-linked-wallet-stacks-90-87m-in-hype-across-34-days-768x432.jpgPotential A16z-Linked Wallet Stacks $90.87M in HYPE Across 34 DaysAn alleged support impersonation scheme led to more than $13 million in cryptocurrency wallet losses, according to the DOJ. The case centers on fake support claims, unauthorized digital account access, wallet transfers, and laundering through luxury spending. Support Impersonation Scheme Led to Crypto Wallet Losses The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 11 that […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/crypto-wallet-transfers-anchor-13-million-federal-fraud-case851231COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/crypto-wallet-transfers-fraud-768x432.jpgCrypto Wallet Transfers Anchor $13 Million Federal Fraud CaseStandard Chartered expects DeFi protocols to gain importance as $4 trillion in tokenized assets move on-chain. The bank says stablecoins and real-world assets could expand protocol activity through deposits, lending, and capital efficiency. Tokenized Assets Put DeFi Protocols in Focus Standard Chartered Bank forecast in a report published on May 18 that tokenized assets on […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/standard-chartered-sees-4t-in-tokenized-assets-moving-on-chain-by-2028851232COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/standard-chartered-tokenized-assets-768x432.jpgStandard Chartered Sees $4T in Tokenized Assets Moving On-Chain by 2028Nine linked Polymarket accounts earned over $2.4 million with an unprecedented 98% win rate by betting on the exact timing of U.S. military operations in Iran. The Rise of Geopolitical Betting Nine linked accounts on the prediction platform Polymarket earned more than $2.4 million by wagering almost exclusively on the timing of U.S. military actions […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/nine-polymarket-accounts-flagged-after-98-win-rate-on-iran-strikes851233COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/polymarket-insider-trading-2-768x432.jpgNine Polymarket Accounts Flagged After 98% Win Rate on Iran StrikesThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to release an innovation exemption for tokenized stocks as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter speaking with Bloomberg. SEC Innovation Exemption Signals Major Shift for Onchain U.S. Equity Trading in 2026 The exemption creates a new framework for trading tokens that […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/report-tokenized-us-stocks-get-new-regulatory-framework-as-sec-prepares-exemption-release851234COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/report-tokenized-us-stocks-get-new-regulatory-framework-as-sec-prepares-exemption-release-768x432.pngReport: Tokenized US Stocks Get New Regulatory Framework as SEC Prepares Exemption ReleaseAfter approaching $40 per petahash per second (PH/s) in hashprice terms, bitcoin’s latest price decline triggered a pullback in hashprice, reducing mining profitability since May 14. Conditions tightened further the next day when the difficulty adjustment arrived, pushing mining difficulty 3.12% higher than the previous epoch. Bitcoin Petahash Value Slides to $35 as Mining Difficulty […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-miner-revenue-drops-944-following-network-difficulty-jump851066COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-miner-revenue-drops-9-44-following-network-difficulty-jump-768x432.pngBitcoin Miner Revenue Drops 9.44% Following Network Difficulty JumpBlockchain investigator ZachXBT has renewed his assault on Bitget, accusing the exchange of knowingly enabling market makers to run supply control manipulation schemes on retail traders, the latest move in a months-long campaign targeting what he has called a “Chinese CEX cartel.” Bitget Accused of Enabling Supply Control Manipulation In a post on Monday, ZachXBT […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/zachxbt-names-rave-river-siren-and-lab-as-victims-of-bitget-enabled-market-maker-fraud851067COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/zachxbt-names-rave-river-siren-and-lab-as-victims-of-bitget-enabled-market-maker-fraud-768x432.jpgZachXBT Names RAVE, RIVER, SIREN, and LAB as Victims of Bitget-Enabled Market Maker FraudAs the XRP Ledger continues gaining momentum in the rapidly growing real-world asset ( RWA) sector, a new project is aiming to bring tokenized real estate directly onto XRPL infrastructure. SurgeXRP is building a blockchain-powered marketplace focused on rental real estate and fractional property access through the XRP Ledger, positioning itself within one of the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/surgexrp-expands-xrp-ledgers-push-into-real-world-asset-tokenization-with-global-real-estate-infrastructure-powered-by-sgp-token851068COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fa_nwmk-768x432.pngSurgeXRP Expands XRP Ledger’s Push Into Real-World Asset Tokenization With Global Real Estate Infrastructure Powered By SGP TokenThe litigation arm of the Prime Trust bankruptcy estate filed a 94-page adversary complaint against Swan Bitcoin on May 15, 2026, seeking to recover approximately $970 million in assets the company allegedly withdrew before Prime’s collapse. Prime Trust Clawback Case Targets Swan Bitcoin The PCT Litigation Trust, created under Prime Core Technologies’ confirmed Chapter 11 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/prime-trust-litigation-trust-files-94-page-suit-against-swan-bitcoin-for-970m-in-transfers851069COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/prime-trust-litigation-trust-files-94-page-suit-against-swan-bitcoin-for-970m-in-transfers-768x432.pngPrime Trust Litigation Trust Files 94-Page Suit Against Swan Bitcoin for $970M in TransfersBitcoin fell to $76,000 on the morning of May 18, reversing a brief relief rally and causing its total market cap to drop to $1.53 trillion. The nearly 2% decline triggered $722 million in total long liquidations across the crypto economy. Bitcoin Slams into Geopolitical Headwinds Bitcoin slid to $76,000 Monday morning, continuing a trend […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-drops-to-76k-as-middle-east-war-fears-spark-722m-in-liquidations851070COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-drops-to-76k-as-middle-east-war-fears-spark-722m-in-liquidations-768x432.pngBitcoin Drops to $76K as Middle East War Fears Spark $722M in LiquidationsGoldman Sachs exited its XRP and solana ETF positions during Q1 2026 while sharply reducing exposure to ether funds. The bank maintained sizable bitcoin ETF holdings and increased investments in several crypto-linked equities. Goldman Sachs Reshapes Crypto Portfolio as Institutional Focus Shifts to Bitcoin Goldman Sachs significantly reshaped its digital asset portfolio in the first […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/goldman-sachs-exits-xrp-and-solana-etfs-as-bitcoin-holdings-reach-700m851071COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/goldman-sachs-exits-xrp-and-solana-etfs-as-bitcoin-holdings-reach-700m-768x432.jpgGoldman Sachs Exits XRP and Solana ETFs as Bitcoin Holdings Reach $700MPRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, May 18, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has introduced Delta Neutral Mode within its Unified Trading Account, adding a new risk management feature designed for traders using hedging and arbitrage strategies across spot, margin, and futures markets. The feature applies differentiated auto-deleveraging (ADL) ranking treatment to eligible […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitget-introduces-delta-neutral-mode-for-hedged-trading-strategies851072COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dwdaf_nwmk-768x432.jpgBitget Introduces Delta Neutral Mode for Hedged Trading StrategiesMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed HF 3709 into law this past week, authorizing state-chartered banks and credit unions to hold bitcoin and other virtual currencies on behalf of customers. State-Chartered Banks in Minnesota Will Be Able to Custody Bitcoin Under New Law The legislation, now Chapter 93 of the 2026 Session Laws, takes effect Aug. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/gov-walz-signs-bitcoin-custody-bill-letting-minnesota-banks-hold-crypto-aug-1851073COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gov--walz-signs-bitcoin-custody-bill-letting-minnesota-banks-hold-crypto-aug--1-768x432.pngGov. Walz Signs Bitcoin Custody Bill, Letting Minnesota Banks Hold Crypto Aug. 1A sharp reversal saw bitcoin funds snap a six-week inflow streak, recording $1 billion in net outflows. Ether products also remained under pressure, while XRP and solana ETFs emerged as relative bright spots, continuing to attract fresh institutional capital. Franklin and Bitwise Drive XRP ETF Gains as Bitcoin Sentiment Weakens The mood in digital asset […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/blackrock-and-ark-drive-1b-bitcoin-etf-selloff-as-xrp-demand-accelerates851074COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/blackrock-and-ark-drive-1b-bitcoin-etf-selloff-as-xrp-demand-accelerates_-768x432.jpgBlackrock and Ark Drive $1B Bitcoin ETF Selloff as XRP Demand AcceleratesBitmine Immersion Technologies now holds 5.28 million ethereum tokens worth more than $11.5 billion, putting the company within reach of controlling 5% of the entire ETH supply. Tom Lee Says Bitmine Will Hit 5% of ETH Supply Sometime in 2026 The Norwalk, Conn.-based company reported the figures as of May 18, 2026, disclosing total crypto, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitmine-buys-71672-eth-in-one-week-as-tom-lee-targets-5-of-ethereum-supply850886COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitmine-buys-71672-eth-in-one-week-as-tom-lee-targets-5-of-ethereum-supply-768x432.pngBitmine Buys 71,672 ETH in One Week as Tom Lee Targets 5% of Ethereum SupplyBitcoin trades between $76,900 to $77,465 on May 18, 2026, at 9:40 a.m. ET as traders assess mixed technical signals across multiple timeframes. While broader trend structure remains constructive above major support zones, short-term momentum indicators continue to reflect a cautious tone amid resistance near the $78,400 area. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the 1-hour chart, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-outlook-turns-cautious-as-resistance-builds-near-78400850887COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-price-outlook-turns-cautious-as-resistance-builds-near-78400-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Outlook Turns Cautious as Resistance Builds Near $78,400Bitcoin Depot entered Chapter 11 to wind down operations, sell assets, and shut its bitcoin ATM network as state rules tighten. The company cited new compliance burdens, transaction limits, and restrictions affecting BTM operators. Bitcoin Depot Begins Chapter 11 Process Amid Regulatory Pressure Bitcoin Depot Inc. (Nasdaq: BTM) announced on May 18 that it initiated […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-depot-shuts-atm-network-as-chapter-11-pushes-asset-sale850888COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-depot-chapter-11-bankruptcy-768x432.jpgBitcoin Depot Shuts ATM Network as Chapter 11 Pushes Asset SaleStrategy added 24,869 bitcoin to its treasury for approximately $2.01 billion, pushing its total holdings to 843,738 BTC as the company also moves to retire $1.5 billion in convertible debt. Strategy Crosses 843K BTC After $2 Billion Purchase and Convertible Note Buyback Michael Saylor announced the purchase on May 18, 2026, via X, noting an […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/strategy-grabs-24869-btc-for-201b-now-holds-843738-bitcoin-total850889COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strategy-grabs-24869-btc-for-2-01b-now-holds-843738-bitcoin-total-768x432.pngStrategy Grabs 24,869 BTC for $2.01B, Now Holds 843,738 Bitcoin TotalA crypto trader who staked solana for two years and earned $145,000 in rewards still exited with a net loss of $1.05 million. A Loss Despite Earning Staking Rewards The trader’s total cost basis stood at roughly $2.91 million. Over two years of staking, the wallet earned an additional 1,711 SOL in rewards, worth approximately […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/105m-solana-staking-loss-21911-sol-dumped-after-2-years850890COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1-05m-solana-staking-loss-21911-sol-dumped-after-2-years-768x432.jpg$1.05M Solana Staking Loss: 21,911 SOL Dumped After 2 YearsPRESS RELEASE. Lucky Projects has announced that two major names from the global iGaming industry – BC.GAME and Roobet – have officially joined the Statto.com revival project as strategic partners and investors, supporting the platform’s ongoing redevelopment ahead of its highly anticipated relaunch. The announcement follows LuckyVerse Projects Ltd’s acquisition of Statto.com, one of the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bcgame-and-roobet-join-stattocom-revival-project-alongside-luckyverse-projects-ltd850891COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dc_nwmk-768x432.jpgBC.GAME and Roobet Join Statto.com Revival Project Alongside LuckyVerse Projects LtdA coordinated exploit drained approximately $11.5 million from the Verus-Ethereum bridge on May 18, with security firm Blockaid linking the attacker’s wallet to Tornado Cash. Attacker Converts Loot to ETH and Tornado Cash Trail Emerges The Verus-Ethereum bridge was drained of approximately $11.5 million in a coordinated exploit, with analytics confirming that the attacker extracted […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/flagged-live-attacker-flips-115m-in-stolen-verus-assets-to-eth-following-tornado-cash-setup850892COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/flagged-live-attacker-flips-11-5m-in-stolen-verus-assets-to-eth-following-tornado-cash-setup-768x432.jpgFlagged Live: Attacker Flips $11.5M in Stolen Verus Assets to ETH Following Tornado Cash SetupDespite a broader cryptocurrency market sell-off that dragged Bitcoin below $77,000, the HYPE token rebounded by over 5% on Monday, briefly matching and surpassing its previous peak of $47. HYPE Rebounds Amid Crypto Sell-Off Just days after plunging nearly 10% on reports that rivals ICE and CME had urged U.S. regulators to target Hyperliquid, HYPE […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/hyperliquid-jumps-5-as-bitwises-43m-hype-etf-debut-triggers-short-squeeze850893COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/short-squeeze-2-768x432.jpgHyperliquid Jumps 5% as Bitwise’s $4.3M HYPE ETF Debut Triggers Short SqueezeCross-chain bridges, infrastructure that allows assets to move between separate blockchain networks, have now lost $328.6 million to attackers across eight separate incidents in May 2026. Crypto’s Worst Year for Cross-Chain Hacks Blockchain security and data analytics firm Peckshield released a mid-May tally of eight bridge-related exploits that collectively drained $328.6 million from cross-chain protocols […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/crypto-bridge-exploits-hit-3286m-in-may-as-peckshield-tracks-8-major-incidents850894COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/crypto-bridge-exploits-hit-328-6m-in-may-as-peckshield-tracks-8-major-incidents-768x432.jpgCrypto Bridge Exploits Hit $328.6M in May as Peckshield Tracks 8 Major IncidentsReal Vision co-founder Raoul Pal says the artificial intelligence competition between the U.S. and China is unlike any geopolitical rivalry in history, a race not for territory or weapons, but for the substratum of intelligence itself. Pal Warns the AI Race Has No Clear Winner Retired Goldman Sachs hedge fund manager and co-founder of financial […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/raoul-pal-the-us-china-ai-race-2026-is-a-war-no-one-can-win850895COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/raoul-pal-the-us-china-ai-race-2026-is-a-war-no-one-can-win-768x432.jpgRaoul Pal: The US-China AI Race 2026 Is a War No One Can WinIran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance has allegedly launched a bitcoin-powered maritime insurance platform called Hormuz Safe, ostensibly targeting cargo owners transiting the Strait of Hormuz and projecting over $10 billion in revenue for the Islamic Republic. Fars News Reports Iran Has Launched Hormuz Safe, a Bitcoin-Based Maritime Insurance Platform for Strait of Hormuz […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-insurance-for-persian-gulf-cargo-iran-launches-hormuz-safe-claims-10b-revenue850761COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-insurance-for-persian-gulf-cargo-iran-launches-hormuz-safe-claims-10b-revenue-768x432.pngBitcoin Insurance for Persian Gulf Cargo: Iran Launches Hormuz Safe, Claims $10B RevenueOnline Blockchain CEO Clem Chambers believes U.S. markets have entered the early phase of a two-year Nasdaq bubble driven by artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure spending, deficit-funded money printing, and industrial reindustrialization. Clem Chambers Calls 2-Year Nasdaq Bubble as AI Spending and U.S. Deficits Drive Rally Chambers spoke with Kitco News anchor Jeremy Szafron this week […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/expert-warns-2-year-nasdaq-bubble-phase-beginning-urges-investors-to-position-now850762COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/expert-warns-2-year-nasdaq-bubble-phase-beginning-urges-investors-to-position-now-768x432.pngExpert Warns 2-Year Nasdaq Bubble Phase Beginning, Urges Investors to Position NowJapan’s largest brokerages are preparing to sell cryptocurrency investment trusts to retail investors, according to a Nikkei Asia survey published on Sunday. Japan Brokerages Push Crypto Funds as FSA Eyes 2028 Regulatory Deadline SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities plan to develop and distribute crypto investment trusts in-house, according to a recent Nikkei Asia report. The […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/report-sbi-and-rakuten-build-crypto-trusts-as-11-japan-brokerages-eye-entry850763COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/report-sbi-and-rakuten-build-crypto-trusts-as-11-japan-brokerages-eye-entry-768x432.pngReport: SBI and Rakuten Build Crypto Trusts as 11 Japan Brokerages Eye EntryPeter Schiff, chairman of Euro Pacific Asset Management and longtime gold advocate, told VRIC Media host Darrell Thomas this week that the U.S. economy is far more fragile than markets currently reflect, and that inflation is heading higher, not lower. Gold Advocate Peter Schiff Predicts $20,000 Gold Price Over the Next Decade During the interview, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/peter-schiff-tells-vric-media-the-us-economy-is-heading-into-its-worst-inflation-yet850764COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/peter-schiff-tells-vric-media-the-us-economy-is-heading-into-its-worst-inflation-yet-768x432.pngPeter Schiff Tells VRIC Media the US Economy Is Heading Into Its Worst Inflation YetSince the $292 million KelpDAO incident, decentralized finance has endured a brutal stretch, with fallout spreading well beyond the initial exploit. Lending protocol Aave has been among the hardest hit, as its total value locked has fallen 44% during a month that exposed just how fragile confidence across the DeFi sector can become after a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/defi-confidence-cracks-after-kelpdao-exploit-as-aave-suffers-44-monthly-drop850765COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/defi-confidence-cracks-after-kelpdao-exploit-as-aave-suffers-44-monthly-drop-768x432.pngDeFi Confidence Cracks After KelpDAO Exploit as Aave Suffers 44% Monthly DropCoinbase moved deeper into Hyperliquid by taking the USDC treasury deployer role, while HYPE jumped on the platform’s shift toward a more unified stablecoin setup. Strategy’s STRC preferred stock hit record trading volume, reinforcing Michael Saylor’s bitcoin funding machine. In Washington, Kevin Warsh was confirmed as Fed chair and the CLARITY Act advanced in the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/infinite-money-glitches-multicoins-aave-dump-and-more-week-in-review850766COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/infinite-money-glitches-multicoins-aave-dump-and-more--week-in-review-768x432.jpgInfinite Money Glitches, Multicoin’s AAVE Dump, and More – Week in ReviewPrediction market traders have placed more than $5.5 million in combined volume on the Kentucky 4th Congressional District Republican primary, with challenger Ed Gallrein holding a narrow edge over seven-term incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Tuesday’s vote. Gallrein Pulls Ahead of Massie on Polymarket and Kalshi in Kentucky House Race On Polymarket, the KY-04 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/massie-vs-gallrein-prediction-markets-bet-55m-on-the-most-expensive-us-house-primary-ever850696COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/massie-vs--gallrein-prediction-markets-bet-5-5m-on-the-most-expensive-us-house-primary-ever-768x432.pngMassie vs. Gallrein: Prediction Markets Bet $5.5M on the Most Expensive US House Primary EverMichael Saylor’s orange-dot chart renewed focus on another potential Strategy bitcoin buy disclosure after showing 818,869 BTC and reserve value near $64 billion. Traders closely watch these posts because similar charts have preceded past Strategy purchase updates. Saylor’s Orange Dot Post Puts Strategy’s BTC Scale in Focus Michael Saylor, Strategy’s executive chairman, put the company’s […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/big-dot-energy-saylor-chart-puts-strategys-next-bitcoin-buy-on-watch850697COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strategy-big-dot-energy-chart-bitcoin-buy-signal-768x432.jpgBig Dot Energy: Saylor Chart Puts Strategy’s Next Bitcoin Buy on WatchBitcoin traded in a narrow consolidation range on May 17 as traders monitored whether support near $77,700 could stabilize the broader bullish structure after the recent pullback from the $82,800 high. Market data showed BTC holding above the critical $78,000 zone while mixed technical indicators across multiple time frames reflected cautious sentiment and weakening bearish […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-holds-78k-support-as-traders-watch-for-breakout-toward-80k850698COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-holds-78k-support-as-traders-watch-for-breakout-toward-80k-1-768x432.pngBitcoin Holds $78K Support as Traders Watch for Breakout Toward $80KWelcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Coinbase co-founder Fred Ersham considers investing in Venezuela, Grupo Salinas partners with Anchorage Digital, and Brazil bans a bank from conducting foreign crypto trades. Coinbase Co-Founder Meets with US and Venezuelan Officials in […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/latam-insights-coinbase-co-founder-eyes-venezuela-as-grupo-salinas-embraces-stablecoins850630COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-29-768x432.jpgLatam Insights: Coinbase Co-Founder Eyes Venezuela as Grupo Salinas Embraces StablecoinsRevolut and Nubank, two large neobanks, are now reaping the benefits of investing in Mexico, reaching milestones suggesting the market has reached an inflection point in the adoption of these alternatives, preferring them over traditional banks. Mexico Becomes A Hotbed for Alternative Neobanks The Mexican market, with over 90 million adults demanding financial solutions, is […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/the-40-billion-opportunity-why-nubank-and-revolut-are-betting-big-on-mexico850631COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-28-768x432.jpgThe $40 Billion Opportunity: Why Nubank and Revolut Are Betting Big on MexicoAccording to local media, the use of cryptocurrency for illicit purposes has skyrocketed in Brazil, with criminal groups leveraging it for money laundering purposes. The number reached 71 million reais (nearly $14 million) of 505 billion reais ($100 billion) that circulated in Brazil in 2025. Brazil Registers Large Rise In Illegal Cryptocurrency Seizures Brazil, one […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/brazil-crypto-seizures-skyrocket-600-to-14-million-in-2025850632COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-27-768x432.jpgBrazil Crypto Seizures Skyrocket 600% to $14 Million in 2025Ironwallet CEO Ermo Eero warns that unilateral U.S. law cannot substitute for mutual international treaties. He notes that the crypto industry must build genuine institutional trust by policing bad actors from within rather than fighting external oversight. A Pivot for Domestic Capital The U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s recent advancement of the CLARITY Act marks a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ermo-eero-says-clarity-act-is-not-yet-the-bretton-woods-moment-for-crypto850633COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/clarity-act-bretton-woods-2-768x432.jpgErmo Eero Says CLARITY Act Is ‘Not Yet the Bretton Woods Moment for Crypto’Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company raised its stake in Blackrock’s Ishares bitcoin ETF by 16% in Q1 2026, disclosing ownership of 14.7 million shares valued at $565.6 million. Quarter by Quarter Mubadala’s bitcoin ETF exposure has grown in every reporting period since it first appeared in disclosures. The fund entered in Q4 2024 with a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/uaes-mubadala-raises-bitcoin-etf-stake-16-to-566-million-in-q1-2026850634COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/uaes-mubadala-raises-bitcoin-etf-stake-16-to-566-million-in-q1-2026-768x432.jpgUAE’s Mubadala Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake 16% to $566 Million in Q1 2026IG expanded UK crypto access with more than 50 additional digital assets, bringing its total offering above 100 tokens. The rollout follows regulatory approval for its crypto business and introduces swaps, advanced charting features, and upcoming wallet transfer support. IG Expands UK Crypto Access After FCA Registration The London-based trading platform IG announced on May […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/financial-giant-ig-expands-uk-crypto-platform-to-100-digital-assets850635COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ig-crypto-offerings-768x432.jpgFinancial Giant IG Expands UK Crypto Platform to 100+ Digital AssetsCanary XRP ETF reported 212.6 million XRP, valued at about $305 million, as its latest holdings update followed a quarterly SEC filing. The trust’s disclosures showed rising token holdings, spot-only exposure, and valuation pressure tied to XRP’s price action. Canary XRP ETF Reports Expanded Holdings Canary Capital Group published holdings for Canary XRP ETF showing […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/canary-xrp-etf-reports-213-million-xrp-holdings-worth-305-million850636COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/canary-xrp-etf-update-768x432.jpgCanary XRP ETF Reports 213 Million XRP Holdings Worth $305 MillionGrayscale says the CLARITY Act faces several remaining hurdles after a 15-9 Senate committee vote gave the crypto market bill bipartisan momentum. The measure must now be merged with another Senate bill and reconciled with the House version. CLARITY Act’s Next Phase Hinges on Consolidation Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments shared on May 15 what […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/what-comes-next-for-the-clarity-act-grayscale-flags-key-hurdles850637COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/grayscale-whats-next-for-clarity-act-768x432.jpgWhat Comes Next for the CLARITY Act? Grayscale Flags Key HurdlesThe tokenized real-world asset market crossed $37.5 billion in total market capitalization in May 2026, marking 100% growth year-on-year amidst deepening institutional demand for onchain yield. Institutions Pile Into Onchain Finance The scale of growth becomes clearer in a historical context because, as reported earlier, the tokenized RWA market cap surged 20 times over during […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/tokenized-rwa-market-hits-345b-with-100-annual-growth-as-institutional-inflows-grow850510COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tokenized-rwa-market-hits-34-5b-with-100-annual-growth-768x432.jpgTokenized RWA Market Hits $34.5B With 100% Annual Growth as Institutional Inflows GrowThe U.S. Treasury sold $125 billion in new debt during the week of May 11, with buyers demanding the highest yields on 30-year bonds in nearly two decades. Investors Push 30-Year Treasury Yield Above 5% as U.S. Auction Demand Falls to 2007 Lows The three auctions, covering 3-year notes, 10-year notes, and 30-year bonds, settled […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/us-bond-market-cracks-show-as-30-year-treasury-clears-above-5-for-first-time-since-2007850511COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/us-bond-market-cracks-show-as-30-year-treasury-clears-above-5-for-first-time-since-2007_nwmk-768x432.pngUS Bond Market Cracks Show as 30-Year Treasury Clears Above 5% for First Time Since 2007The Senate Banking Committee voted on May 14, 2026, to advance the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, pushing the United States closer to its first comprehensive crypto market structure law. A16z Crypto Backs CLARITY Act After Senate Committee Vote The committee’s “markup” vote moved the legislation forward on a bipartisan basis. Miles Jennings, General Counsel […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/a16z-crypto-warns-us-falling-behind-mica-as-senate-committee-advances-clarity-act850512COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/a16z-crypto-warns-us-falling-behind-mica-as-senate-committee-advances-clarity-act-768x432.pngA16z Crypto Warns US Falling Behind MiCA as Senate Committee Advances CLARITY ActGrayscale has submitted a second amended S-1 for its proposed spot BNB exchange-traded fund, a development Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart says indicates active SEC engagement. Vaneck filed its own competing update on the same day. The Race for a Spot BNB ETF Grayscale’s second amended S-1 is the more significant development as it indicates […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/grayscale-and-vaneck-both-update-spot-bnb-etf-filings-as-us-sec-review-heats-up850513COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/grayscale-and-vaneck-both-update-spot-bnb-etf-filings-as-u-s--sec-review-heats-up-768x432.jpgGrayscale and Vaneck Both Update Spot BNB ETF Filings as US SEC Review Heats UpWhile reports tied to onchain-tracked wallets have widely circulated claims that Bhutan has been reducing its bitcoin holdings over the past year, Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) told the media the firm does not “recall” the last time the entity sold BTC. Arkham Tracks Bhutan BTC Falling From 13K, While Druk Holding and Investments Boss […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/dhi-ceo-says-bhutan-has-no-recollection-of-selling-btc-despite-balance-drop-flagged-by-arkham850514COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dhi-ceo-says-bhutan-has-no-recollection-of-selling-btc-despite-balance-drop-flagged-by-arkham-768x432.pngDHI CEO Says Bhutan Has No Recollection of Selling BTC Despite Balance Drop Flagged by ArkhamMulticoin Capital has moved all 286,057 of its remaining aave tokens, worth approximately $26.68 million, into Coinbase Prime, the clearest signal yet that the fund is exiting a position sitting on over $40 million in losses. How the Position Was Built Onchain data shows Multicoin Capital transferring its entire remaining Aave (AAVE) position of 286,057 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/multicoin-capital-sends-entire-aave-stack-to-coinbase-prime-after-40m-loss-deepens850515COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/multicoin-capital-sends-entire-aave-stack-to-coinbase-prime-after-40m-loss-deepens-768x432.jpgMulticoin Capital Sends Entire AAVE Stack to Coinbase Prime After $40M Loss DeepensThe stablecoin sector climbed to a fresh zenith of $323.343 billion during the last seven days as $1.542 billion entered the market. Tether posted a modest 0.04% gain while maintaining market dominance near 58.67%. Tether Commands 58.67% of Stablecoin Market; Western Union USDPT Rises 597,568% Tether’s USDT remains the dominant force in the stablecoin sector […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/stablecoin-market-cap-tops-3233-billion-as-weekly-inflows-log-15-billion850516COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/stablecoin-market-cap-tops-323-3-billion-as-weekly-inflows-log-1-5-billion-768x432.pngStablecoin Market Cap Tops $323.3 Billion as Weekly Inflows Log $1.5 BillionPublicly-listed bitcoin miners took a beating on Friday, May 15, 2026, with every major traded mining stock dropping between 2.52% and 9.59% in a single session, even as their year-to-date gains outpaced bitcoin’s own performance by a wide margin. Bitcoin Miner Stocks Suffer on Friday, But Still Hold Solid 2026 Gains Bitcoin closed the week […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-mining-stocks-sink-friday-yet-still-beat-btc-in-2026-performance850517COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-mining-stocks-sink-friday-yet-still-beat-btc-in-2026-performance-768x432.pngBitcoin Mining Stocks Sink Friday Yet Still Beat BTC in 2026 PerformanceA newly created crypto wallet opened a $2.25 million, 10x leveraged long on dogecoin, betting on an upside move with a liquidation price at $0.10284, less than 10% below current spot price. High Stakes, Tight Margin A 10x leveraged position amplifies profits and losses by a factor of ten such that if DOGE rises 10%, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/dogecoin-whale-bets-225m-with-10x-leverage-as-big-wallets-hoard-record-108b-doge850518COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dogecoin-whale-bets-2-25m-with-10x-leverage-as-big-wallets-hoard-record-108b-doge-768x432.pngDogecoin Whale Bets $2.25M With 10x Leverage as Big Wallets Hoard Record 108B DOGERap star and hip-hop veteran Drake dropped three surprise solo albums on May 15, 2026, totaling 43 tracks, and buried the crypto world’s most talked-about verse inside a single boastful cut called “Dust.” Drake Releases Triple Album in May 2026 and Plants Bitcoin, FTX Shoutout on Iceman Cut The three projects, “Iceman,” “Habibti,” and “Maid […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/drake-drops-43-songs-and-calls-himself-a-btc-crypto-big-timer-on-new-track-dust850519COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/drake-drops-43-songs-and-calls-himself-a-btc-crypto-big-timer-on-new-track-dust-768x432.pngDrake Drops 43 Songs and Calls Himself a ‘BTC Crypto Big-Timer’ on New Track ‘Dust’Bitcoin fell below $78,000 (hitting a session low of $77,614), a drop that erased its monthly gains and shaved over $40 billion off its market cap. Bitcoin Slips Below $78,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Rise Bitcoin dipped below $78,000 Saturday morning amid fears that the U.S. and Israel are about to resume bombing Iranian facilities. Bitstamp […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-slides-to-77614-as-us-and-israel-weigh-new-strikes-on-iran850386COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/return-to-combat-2-768x432.jpgBitcoin Slides to $77,614 as US and Israel Weigh New Strikes on IranLegacy exchange operators CME Group and ICE are reportedly lobbying U.S. authorities to force federal oversight onto Hyperliquid. The crypto community and the Hyperliquid Policy Center fiercely rejected the claims, arguing that public blockchain ledgers offer total transparency. Legacy Exchanges Raise National Security Alarms In what is shaping up to be a clash between traditional […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/arthur-hayes-tells-cme-and-ice-off-as-hype-drops-nearly-9-after-lobbying-push850387COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/oil-futures-trade-2-768x432.jpgArthur Hayes Tells CME and ICE Off as HYPE Drops Nearly 9% After Lobbying PushHana Bank has acquired a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit. The deal marks one of the clearest signs yet that major Korean banks are moving deeper into digital assets. Kakao Sells $670M Dunamu Stake to Hana Bank Hana Bank has agreed to acquire a significant stake in […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/hana-bank-buys-655-of-upbit-parent-dunamu-in-670m-crypto-push850388COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hana-bank-buys-6-55-of-upbit-parent-dunamu-in-670m-crypto-push-768x432.jpgHana Bank Buys 6.55% of Upbit Parent Dunamu in $670M Crypto PushMost founders pursuing a MiCA license assume they are solving their EU regulatory problem. They are solving part of it. The rest depends on which services they actually offer. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/mica-decoded-thinking-a-casp-license-covers-payments-perps-or-futures-is-a-major-mistake850389COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/header-article-10_nwmk-768x432.pngMiCA Decoded: Thinking a CASP License Covers Payments, Perps or Futures is a Major MistakeBit Digital reported a $146.7 million quarterly loss as lower ether prices weighed on its balance sheet, while the company continued expanding its ethereum treasury and AI infrastructure strategy. The firm now holds more than 155,000 ETH and is increasingly shifting away from bitcoin mining. Bit Digital Expands ETH Treasury to $327M, Staking Income Declines […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bit-digital-posts-146m-q1-loss-as-ethereum-treasury-tops-155000-eth850390COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bit-digital-posts-146m-q1-loss-as-ethereum-treasury-tops-155000-eth-768x432.jpgBit Digital Posts $146M Q1 Loss as Ethereum Treasury Tops 155,000 ETHErsham has reportedly been meeting with Venezuelan officials, floating possible investments in the energy and fintech sectors. He recently appeared in a tech event hosted by Banco de Venezuela, promoting the nation’s potential to become the “best country in Latam.” Coinbase’s Fred Ersham Shows Interest in Venezuela’s Economic Recovery Potential While Venezuela has been battling […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-co-founder-meets-with-us-and-venezuelan-officials-in-major-investment-push850391COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-26-768x432.jpgCoinbase Co-Founder Meets with US and Venezuelan Officials in Major Investment PushEntain General Counsel Simon Zinger has written directly to six Premier League clubs, urging them to commit to UK-licensed gambling sponsors only for the 2026/27 season, citing Stake’s “heavy reliance on cryptocurrency” and BJ88’s use of “unregulated payment methods like cryptocurrency to evade financial oversight” in letters reported by SBC News today. Entain’s General Counsel […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/entain-directly-targets-premier-league-clubs-citing-cryptocurrency-reliance-in-sponsor-ban850392COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/entain-directly-targets-premier-league-clubs-citing-cryptocurrency-reliance-in-sponsor-ban-768x432.jpgEntain Directly Targets Premier League Clubs Citing ‘Cryptocurrency Reliance’ in Sponsor BanOKX and Korea Investment & Securities are reportedly in talks to acquire stakes in South Korean crypto exchange Coinone. The move could mark a major step in the opening of Korea’s tightly regulated digital asset market to global players. OKX Explores Strategic Coinone Role as South Korea Rethinks Crypto Rules Global crypto exchange OKX is […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/okx-targets-south-korea-entry-with-proposed-20-coinone-investment850393COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/okx-targets-south-korea-entry-with-proposed-20-coinone-investment-768x432.jpgOKX Targets South Korea Entry With Proposed 20% Coinone InvestmentStrategy plans to repurchase about $1.5 billion of convertible notes, with the final price tied partly to its stock performance. The filing also lists bitcoin sales as a possible funding source, renewing focus on its treasury strategy. Strategy Details $1.5 Billion Convertible Note Repurchase Plan On May 15, Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) announced on X […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/strategy-to-repurchase-15b-in-notes-says-bitcoin-sales-could-fund-deal850394COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strategy-not-buyback-768x432.jpgStrategy to Repurchase $1.5B in Notes, Says Bitcoin Sales Could Fund DealXRP Ledger activity climbed as XRP cleared $1.54, with Santiment reporting 48,453 active wallets and the strongest network growth reading since March. The surge pointed to renewed participation as price momentum returned. XRP Ledger Activity Rises as Price Tests $1.55 The XRP Ledger posted its strongest 24-hour activity since March after XRP moved above $1.54 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/xrp-ledger-activity-jumps-as-price-tests-155-large-wallets-set-record850147COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/xrp-santiment-data-active-xrpl-activity-768x432.jpgXRP Ledger Activity Jumps as Price Tests $1.55, Large Wallets Set RecordJerome Powell will remain Federal Reserve chair on a temporary basis as Kevin Warsh waits to take the oath. The board used a chair pro tempore designation after Warsh’s Senate confirmation left the leadership transfer unfinished. Powell Holds Temporary Fed Post as Warsh Awaits Oath The Federal Reserve Board announced on May 15 that Jerome […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/powell-named-temporary-fed-chair-until-warsh-takes-oath850148COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/powell-interim-fed-chair-768x432.jpgPowell Named Temporary Fed Chair Until Warsh Takes OathBinance Research said tokenized assets could reach $1.6 trillion by 2030 as institutions test blockchain-based financial products. U.S. Treasury products, gold-backed commodities, and tokenized public equities remain key areas of adoption. Tokenized Markets Move Toward Wider Adoption Binance Research published a report on May 15 that framed tokenization as a growing bridge between traditional finance […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/tokenized-assets-could-reach-16t-by-2030-binance-research850149COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tokenization-binance-research-768x432.jpgTokenized Assets Could Reach $1.6T by 2030, Binance ResearchAntseed has launched a decentralized and peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace connecting consumers with providers. Decentralized Shift in AI Access Antseed, on May 15, launched a decentralized marketplace that connects artificial intelligence (AI) consumers directly with model providers, removing the centralized intermediaries that dominate today’s AI access ecosystem. The platform offers an alternative to AI aggregators such […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/antseed-unveils-20-provider-ai-marketplace-as-usdc-payments-bypass-aggregators850150COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ai-models-marketplace-2-768x432.jpgAntseed Unveils 20-Provider AI Marketplace as USDC Payments Bypass AggregatorsThe new iteration of China’s Jiuzhang photonic quantum computer prototypes solved the Boson sampling problem much more quickly than the world’s most powerful computer. The computer represents a major leap and opens the doors for further advancement in photonic quantum computing. China’s Jiuzhang 4.0 Photonic Quantum Computer Breaks Records China has cemented its leadership in […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/china-unveils-jiuzhang-40-the-photonic-quantum-computer-defying-the-laws-of-speed850151COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2-768x432.jpgChina Unveils Jiuzhang 4.0: The Photonic Quantum Computer Defying the Laws of SpeedBitcoin ETFs snapped back into positive territory on Thursday with $131 million in fresh inflows, signaling a renewed wave of institutional demand after two difficult sessions. Ether ETFs, however, remained under pressure with a fourth consecutive day of outflows, while XRP and solana products continued to attract steady capital. XRP ETFs Attract $18M as Regulatory […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/blackrock-drives-bitcoin-etf-recovery-as-trading-volume-surges-to-276b850152COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/blackrock-drives-bitcoin-etf-recovery-as-trading-volume-surges-to-2-76b-1-768x432.jpgBlackrock Drives Bitcoin ETF Recovery as Trading Volume Surges to $2.76BBitcoin’s drop below $79,000 was driven by a sharp swing in global risk sentiment after the U.S.–China summit ended without progress and fresh Middle East tensions rattled markets. US-China Tech Cold War Intensifies Bitcoin plunged below the $79,000 mark for the second time in two days as investor sentiment shifted from optimism to caution after […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-slides-below-79k-as-trumps-iran-threat-sends-oil-past-105850153COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/us-iran-clean-up-work-2-768x432.jpgBitcoin Slides Below $79K as Trump’s Iran Threat Sends Oil Past $105Monarq, Flare, and Upshift have launched MXRPY, a managed multi-strategy yield vault for XRP holders on the Flare network. Managed Yield Product for XRP Holders Monarq, Flare, and Upshift have introduced MXRPY, a managed multi‑strategy XRP yield vault designed to give XRP holders diversified returns through a single product. The Monarq XRP Yield Vault allows […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/flare-adds-mxrpy-vault-targeting-3-to-4-as-xrpfi-yield-options-expand850154COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/xrp-flare-768x432.jpgFlare Adds MXRPY Vault Targeting 3% to 4% as XRPFi Yield Options ExpandOnchain investigator ZachXBT has published a sweeping investigation into LAB, an AI trading terminal project with a $6 billion fully diluted valuation, alleging insiders control more than 95% of the token supply while running at least four simultaneous mechanisms to extract value from retail participants. A $6 Billion Project Built on Hidden Supply LAB launched […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/zachxbt-says-95-of-lab-token-is-insider-controlled-as-investigation-exposes-multi-front-retail-rug850155COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/zachxbt-says-95-of-lab-token-is-insider-controlled-as-investigation-exposes-multi-front-retail-rug-768x432.jpgZachXBT Says 95% of LAB Token Is Insider-Controlled as Investigation Exposes Multi-Front Retail RugThis sponsored press release was provided by BiggerZ and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. BiggerZ.com continues to expand its global footprint as a crypto casino and sportsbook platform offering multi-currency payments, online casino games, and international sports betting markets. The […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/biggerzcom-strengthens-its-international-presence-with-crypto-igaming-and-sportsbook-platform850156COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/big_nwmk-768x432.jpgBiggerZ.com Strengthens its International Presence With Crypto iGaming and Sportsbook PlatformSenator Elizabeth Warren launched a sweeping attack on the U.S. digital asset market structure bill during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on May 14, calling it an economic threat. The committee still voted 15-9 to advance the bill to the full Senate floor. Warren’s 44 Amendments and Three Core Objections Warren arrived at the May […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/warren-says-the-clarity-act-will-blow-up-the-economy-as-senate-panel-votes-15-9-to-advance-bill849952COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/warren-says-the-clarity-act-will-blow-up-the-economy-as-senate-panel-votes-15-9-to-advance-bill-768x432.jpgWarren Says the CLARITY Act Will ‘Blow Up the Economy’ as Senate Panel Votes 15-9 to Advance BillPublic Bitcoin miners spent years racing to add more hashrate to the network. In the first quarter of 2026, many of them did the opposite. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocksbridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, compute, infrastructure, and data analysis from The Energy Mag. The original […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/miner-weekly-the-great-bitcoin-mining-power-shift-who-won-q1849953COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/miner-weekly--the-great-bitcoin-mining-power-shift_nwmk-768x432.jpgMiner Weekly – The Great Bitcoin Mining Power Shift: Who Won Q1?Bitcoin dipped to $79,200 during the Trump-Xi summit on Taiwan tensions and a scorching inflation print before recovering to reclaim $81,000 as U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped his Beijing visit. A Summit Between the World’s Two Largest Economies Trump arrived in Beijing accompanied by a delegation of U.S. executives, including Tesla’s Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-reclaims-81000-briefly-after-trump-wraps-beijing-summit-with-china-trade-extension849954COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-reclaims-81000-briefly-after-trump-wraps-beijing-summit-with-china-trade-extension-768x432.jpgBitcoin Reclaims $81,000 Briefly After Trump Wraps Beijing Summit With China Trade ExtensionBolivia’s anti-drug czar, Ernesto Justiniano, and the director of the Bolivian Special Anti-Narcotics Force (FELCN), Frans William Cabrera Quispe, met with DEA officials to organize collaboration efforts. The focus of this action would be to probe the cryptocurrency money laundering networks of Sebastian Marset. Bolivian Officials Meet With US DEA to Tackle Drug-Linked Crypto Money […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/us-and-bolivia-target-the-modern-pablo-escobar-in-massive-crypto-laundering-probe849955COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-25-768x432.jpgUS and Bolivia Target the ‘Modern Pablo Escobar’ in Massive Crypto Laundering ProbeHumans love to tell stories. A good story explains something about the world we experience, while remaining accessible and easy to understand. And so it should not be surprising that the story of Bitcoin’s rise inside institutions has been told as neat and linear. The following opinion article was authored by Matt Luongo, the Founder […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/borrowers-deserve-lenders-who-understand-bitcoin849956COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/borrowers-deserve-lenders-who-understand-bitcoin4545-768x432.pngBorrowers Deserve Lenders Who Understand BitcoinPropy and Milo are combining crypto-backed mortgages with blockchain-based real estate settlement for a fully digital home-buying process. The partnership aims to let crypto investors purchase property without selling their digital assets. Tim Draper Backs Propy as Milo Expands Crypto Mortgage Access Across the U.S. Real estate platform Propy and crypto lender Milo are joining […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/propy-and-milo-to-let-bitcoin-holders-buy-homes-with-25m-financing-access849957COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/propy-and-milo-to-let-bitcoin-holders-buy-homes-with-25m-financing-access-768x432.jpgPropy and Milo to Let Bitcoin Holders Buy Homes With $25M Financing AccessBritish Parliament’s standards watchdog is investigating Reform UK leader Nigel Farage over a previously undisclosed $6.3 million gift from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne. Farage Cites ‘Personal Security’ Defense The British Parliament’s standards watchdog has launched an investigation into Reform UK leader Nigel Farage over a $6.3 million (£5 million) gift from a billionaire cryptocurrency investor, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/reform-uks-nigel-farage-faces-scrutiny-after-63m-payment-from-crypto-investor849958COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nigel-farage-donation-2-768x432.jpgReform UK’s Nigel Farage Faces Scrutiny After $6.3M Payment From Crypto InvestorSciensano data shows Belgian online gambling has nearly doubled since 2018, rising from 7.9% to 14.8% of the population, despite the country’s 2023 ad ban on licensed private operators. The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has called for stronger enforcement after the same survey found 52.6% of Belgians exposed weekly to gambling advertising, with […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/belgium-online-gambling-nearly-doubled-to-148-since-2018-despite-eu-toughest-ad-ban849959COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/belgium-online-gambling-nearly-doubled-to-14-8-since-2018-despite-eu-toughest-ad-ban-768x432.jpgBelgium Online Gambling Nearly Doubled to 14.8% Since 2018 Despite EU-Toughest Ad BanThe alliance will allow Coinpro, a crypto exchange owned by Grupo Salinas, to leverage Anchorage’s stablecoin services for its cross-border settlement operations. Grupo Salina’s Carlos Dias Afonso hinted at a deeper integration of stablecoin channels to benefit Grupo Elektra’s customers. Anchorage Digital And Grupo Salinas Partner On Stablecoin Implementation Stablecoins have become one of the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/mexican-giant-grupo-salinas-taps-anchorage-digital-for-stablecoin-payments849960COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-23-768x432.jpgMexican Giant Grupo Salinas Taps Anchorage Digital for Stablecoin PaymentsStrive reported a larger bitcoin treasury after its Semler Scientific merger, reaching 15,009 bitcoin with no outstanding debt. The filing showed $929.4 million in digital assets, new medical-device revenue, and a major unrealized loss tied to fair-value accounting. Strive Reports Larger Bitcoin Treasury After Semler Deal Strive Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) filed its quarterly report with […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/strive-reports-15009-bitcoin-zero-debt-after-semler-merger-and-note-buyback849961COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strive-bitcoin-768x432.jpgStrive Reports 15,009 Bitcoin, Zero Debt After Semler Merger and Note BuybackThe United States Senate Banking Committee took a definitive step toward establishing a national regulatory framework for digital assets on Thursday by advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Bitcoin Taps $82K as Senate Banking Committee Advances CLARITY Act Known as the CLARITY Act or H.R. 3633, the piece of legislation moved out of the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/pro-crypto-clarity-act-hr-3633-passes-senate-banking-committee-15-9849730COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pro-crypto-clarity-act-h-r--3633-passes-senate-banking-committee-15-9-768x432.pngPro-Crypto CLARITY Act H.R. 3633 Passes Senate Banking Committee 15-9Moody’s Ratings has assigned its highest credit rating to Blackrock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), according to a recent announcement. Institutional Grade: Moody’s Assigns Aaa-mf Rating to Blackrock’s BUIDL The agency issued a AAA-mf rating to the fund, also known as BUIDL, on or around May 13, 2026. This classification places the tokenized fund […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/blackrocks-onchain-buidl-fund-secures-top-aaa-mf-rating-from-moodys849731COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/blackrocks-onchain-buidl-fund-secures-top-aaa-mf-rating-from-moodys-768x432.pngBlackrock’s Onchain BUIDL Fund Secures Top AAA-mf Rating From Moody’sSenate Democrats intensified efforts to challenge the CLARITY Act, warning the crypto market structure bill could leave major illicit finance vulnerabilities unresolved. The push to challenge the legislation coincided with a separate request for a federal investigation into World Liberty Financial. Lawmakers Warn CLARITY Act Could Widen Crypto Finance Gaps Senate Democrats intensified criticism of […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-faces-growing-scrutiny-as-senate-markup-begins849732COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/senate-clarity-act-markup-1-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Faces Growing Scrutiny as Senate Markup BeginsInteractive Brokers announced the launch of a unified prediction markets platform on Thursday, which integrates event contracts from Kalshi, CME Group, and its own affiliate exchange, ForecastEx. IBKR Aggregates Kalshi and CME for Professional Traders The Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) update introduces a single interface designed to consolidate these three liquidity pools. Eligible clients can […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/interactive-brokers-debuts-all-in-one-prediction-market-portal849733COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/interactive-brokers-debuts-all-in-one-prediction-market-portal-768x432.pngInteractive Brokers Debuts All-in-One Prediction Market PortalCME Group is preparing Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures tied to a cryptocurrency basket led by bitcoin, ether, and XRP. The financially settled products would come in micro-sized and larger-sized versions designed for regulated market exposure. CME Group Sets Nasdaq Crypto Index Futures Launch Date CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, announced on May […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/cme-launching-nasdaq-crypto-index-futures-led-by-btc-eth-xrp849734COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cme-nasdaq-cme-crypto-index-futures-768x432.jpgCME Launching Nasdaq Crypto Index Futures Led by BTC, ETH, XRPCoinbase is stepping in as the official treasury deployer for USDC on Hyperliquid under a new framework called AQAv2, ending a fragmented stablecoin setup on one of decentralized finance’s most active perpetuals platforms. Coinbase Becomes USDC Treasury Deployer on Hyperliquid as Native Stablecoin USDH Winds Down Announced Thursday, the arrangement places Coinbase at the center […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-wins-usdc-treasury-deployer-seat-on-hyperliquid-circle-handles-cross-chain-infrastructure849735COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/coinbase-buys-blockchain-fundraising-platform-echo-for-375-million-768x432.jpgCoinbase Wins USDC Treasury Deployer Seat on Hyperliquid, Circle Handles Cross-Chain InfrastructureAARP urged senators to preserve Section 205 of the CLARITY Act as cryptocurrency kiosk scams draw concern. The group cited more than 13,460 complaints and $389 million in reported losses tied to the machines. AARP Backs Section 205 Ahead of CLARITY Act Markup AARP, the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates for 125 million […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/aarp-backs-clarity-act-ahead-of-senate-banking-markup849736COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/aarp-supports-clarity-act-768x432.jpgAARP Backs CLARITY Act Ahead of Senate Banking MarkupThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a blanket no-action letter this week, relieving prediction market operators from swap data reporting and recordkeeping obligations tied to fully collateralized event contracts. CFTC Issues Blanket No-Action Letter Cutting SDR Reporting for Event Contracts The CFTC‘s Division of Market Oversight and Division of Clearing and Risk jointly announced […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/cftc-drops-swap-reporting-duties-for-prediction-market-operators-across-the-us849737COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cftc-drops-swap-reporting-duties-for-prediction-market-operators-across-the-us-768x432.pngCFTC Drops Swap Reporting Duties for Prediction Market Operators Across the USThe Casper Association has launched a multi-year technical roadmap focused on institutional-grade infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization and artificial intelligence-driven commerce. Bridging the Ethereum Ecosystem The Casper Association on May 12 unveiled a multi-year technical roadmap aimed at positioning the Casper Network as the primary infrastructure for regulated asset tokenization and the burgeoning machine-to-machine economy. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/casper-network-plans-quantum-safe-keys-in-2027-to-protect-tokenized-assets849738COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/quantum-threat-2-768x432.jpgCasper Network Plans Quantum-Safe Keys in 2027 to Protect Tokenized AssetsADI Foundation and Settlemint have launched a partnership to build an integrated digital securities infrastructure on the ADI Chain. Integrated Infrastructure for Institutional Adoption ADI Foundation and Settlemint announced a partnership on May 13 to launch a new digital securities infrastructure on the ADI Chain, aiming to streamline the tokenization of assets within the Abu […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/adi-foundation-and-settlemint-launch-adgm-tokenization-rail-for-309b-rwas849636COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/adi-foundation-and-settlemint-launch-adgm-tokenization-rail-for-30-9b-rwas-768x432.pngADI Foundation and Settlemint Launch ADGM Tokenization Rail for $30.9B RWAsBet-at-home.com AG’s Q1 2026 gross betting and gaming revenue fell 16.1% as the operator’s June 2025 decision to pass Austria’s newly raised 5% betting tax through to customers translated into a €22m sportsbook volume drop. Multiple competitors opted to absorb the same tax hike instead, exposing Bet-at-home to an activity decline that has now flipped […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bet-at-home-q1-revenue-falls-16-after-choosing-tax-pass-through-path-rivals-refused849637COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bet-at-home-q1-revenue-falls-16-after-choosing-tax-pass-through-path-rivals-refused-768x432.jpgBet-at-Home Q1 Revenue Falls 16% After Choosing Tax Pass-Through Path Rivals RefusedGoldman Sachs’ baseline forecast of $7.6 trillion in artificial intelligence (AI) capital spending ultimately depends on how long AI‑specific silicon remains useful. Decentralized networks promise major cost efficiencies but continue to battle latency issues, and experts argue their long‑term viability will hinge on prioritizing verifiability over raw performance. The $7.6 Trillion Baseline A recent Goldman […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/experts-say-zk-proofs-give-depins-an-edge-as-ai-trust-demands-rise849638COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ai-capex-2-768x432.jpgExperts Say Zk Proofs Give DePINs an Edge as AI Trust Demands RiseSEC officials discussed modernizing securities rules that could affect crypto-linked public companies, with senior regulators openly questioning whether decades-old frameworks still fit digital asset markets. Division of Corporation Finance Director Jim Moloney said the agency wants to reduce unnecessary burdens and “let the free markets be free.” SEC Free Market Push Could Reach Crypto Issuers […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/let-the-free-markets-be-free-sec-push-could-shape-future-crypto-rules849639COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sec-second-material-matters-episode-768x432.jpgLet the Free Markets Be Free: SEC Push Could Shape Future Crypto RulesPeter Brandt warned that bitcoin has not formed a recognizable bottom, citing a possible bear channel from the February low. His key trigger is an ATR close below $79,145, which he said could signal renewed downside. Bitcoin Recovery Faces Pressure Inside Bear Channel Veteran trader Peter Brandt warned that bitcoin has not completed a recognizable […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-bottom-unconfirmed-as-peter-brandt-flags-bear-channel849640COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/peter-brandt-bitcoin-price-prediction-768x432.jpgBitcoin Bottom Unconfirmed as Peter Brandt Flags Bear ChannelRipple and crypto industry leaders backed the Senate’s CLARITY Act ahead of a key markup, citing clearer rules, stronger consumer protections, and U.S. leadership. Ripple’s legal chief cited a report estimating 67 million Americans hold crypto. Ripple and Crypto Leaders Rally Around CLARITY Act Ripple executives publicly backed the Senate’s CLARITY Act on May 13 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ripple-supports-clarity-actgarlinghouse-says-this-is-the-moment849641COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/congress-clarity-act-ripple-support-768x432.jpgRipple Supports CLARITY Act—Garlinghouse Says ‘This Is the Moment’Schwab Crypto is rolling out spot bitcoin and ethereum trading for selected retail clients through Schwab-linked accounts. The offer includes 24/7 support, education, research, and pricing at 75 basis points on each trade’s dollar value. Schwab Crypto Begins Retail Rollout Financial giant Charles Schwab announced on May 12 that Schwab Crypto accounts are now being […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/charles-schwab-begins-retail-bitcoin-and-ethereum-trading-rollout849537COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/charles-schwab-crypto-accounts-768x432.jpgCharles Schwab Begins Retail Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading RolloutCoinbase published its Q1 2026 Ethereum Validator Performance Report on Wednesday, detailing how the exchange manages validator infrastructure across five countries, two cloud providers, and seven MEV relays. Coinbase Holds 12% of Staked ETH With Self-Imposed 30% Network Cap in Q1 2026 According to the report, the exchange averaged 4.5 million ETH staked to its […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-validators-hit-9998-uptime-with-45m-eth-staked-across-5-countries849538COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cbnoops90-768x432.pngCoinbase Validators Hit 99.98% Uptime With 4.5M ETH Staked Across 5 CountriesA dormant ethereum genesis address holding 790 ETH since block zero was activated on Wednesday, moving roughly $1.78 million after more than a decade of complete inactivity. Dormant Ethereum Genesis Address Moves 790 ETH Worth $1.78M After 10.8 Years of Inactivity The address, labeled on Etherscan as a “Genesis Address” and identified by the string […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/genesis-wallet-dormant-since-2015-transfers-790-eth-worth-178-million849539COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/790-eth-genesis-wallet-active-for-first-time-since-2015-transfers-1-78-million-768x432.pngGenesis Wallet Dormant Since 2015 Transfers 790 ETH Worth $1.78 MillionKevin Warsh’s confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman drew split reactions from lawmakers over inflation, affordability, and central bank independence. The Senate confirmed him in a 54-45 vote, with only one Democrat voting in favor. Kevin Warsh Confirmation Draws Split Reaction on Fed Independence Kevin Warsh was confirmed as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kevin-warsh-confirmed-as-fed-chair-as-lawmakers-split-on-independence849540COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kevin-warsh-confirmed-as-fed-chair-768x432.jpgKevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair as Lawmakers Split on IndependenceRussia and Iran are accelerating their move away from the U.S. dollar and toward the Chinese yuan as Western sanctions and geopolitical pressures deepen, according to a new report. The Rise of the Petroyuan The global financial landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift as the conflict between the West and a growing coalition of sanctioned […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/chinas-yuan-settlements-jump-to-214b-in-march-as-russia-iran-accelerate-dollar-exit849541COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/de-dollarization-2-768x432.jpgChina’s Yuan Settlements Jump to $214B in March as Russia, Iran Accelerate Dollar ExitCorpay is partnering with BVNK to integrate stablecoin wallets and settlement services into its global payments platform. The move reflects growing demand for faster, always-on cross-border payment infrastructure. BVNK Powers Corpay Stablecoin Rollout as Cross-Border Payment Demand Accelerates Corpay Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), one of the world’s largest corporate payments providers, is adding stablecoin capabilities to […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/corpay-partners-bvnk-to-launch-stablecoin-payments-across-12-billion-global-network849542COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/corpay-partners-bvnk-to-launch-stablecoin-payments-across-12-billion-global-network-768x432.jpgCorpay Partners BVNK to Launch Stablecoin Payments Across $12 Billion Global NetworkMarket maker Wintermute says traders may want to reconsider what kind of rally they are actually looking at with bitcoin. The firm warns BTC’s move has more of the feel of a squeeze than the start of a clean, conviction-led breakout. Wintermute Says BTC’s Latest Pop Looks Driven by Forced Positioning, Not Strong Spot Demand […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/wintermute-warns-bitcoin-rally-looking-like-a-short-squeeze-not-a-proper-breakout849543COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wintermute-warns-bitcoin-rally-looking-like-a-short-squeeze-not-a-proper-breakout-768x432.jpgWintermute Warns Bitcoin Rally Looking Like a Short Squeeze, Not a Proper BreakoutOnchain data published Wednesday shows KULR, a tech company focused on thermal management and energy storage, moving 300 bitcoin into Coinbase Prime, a transfer analysts say looks less like a custody shuffle and more like a sell. SALE OR COLLATERAL? KULR Technology Group (NYSE: KULR), the thermal energy management firm that launched a bitcoin treasury […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kulr-technology-deposits-300-btc-into-coinbase-prime-as-unrealized-losses-near-18-million849544COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kulr-technology-deposits-300-btc-into-coinbase-prime-as-unrealized-losses-near-18-million-768x432.jpgKULR Technology Deposits 300 BTC Into Coinbase Prime as Unrealized Losses Near $18 MillionMoody’s Ratings assigned its highest money market fund assessment to Fidelity International’s new tokenized liquidity fund on May 13, 2026, placing a top-tier Aaa-mf grade on the USD Digital Liquidity Fund SP, a digitally native vehicle designed for institutional investors. Fidelity’s Tokenized Money Market Fund Earns Top Moody’s Grade The fund is structured as a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/moodys-rates-fidelitys-ethereum-based-usd-liquidity-fund-at-highest-aaa-mf-level849366COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/moodys-rates-fidelitys-ethereum-based-usd-liquidity-fund-at-highest-aaa-mf-level-768x432.pngMoody’s Rates Fidelity’s Ethereum-Based USD Liquidity Fund at Highest Aaa-mf LevelOn Wednesday, bitcoin briefly plunged below $79,000 for the first time since May 4 as investors digested the latest producer price index data, which showed a sharp acceleration in wholesale inflation. Geopolitical Tensions and Macro Factors Bitcoin briefly plunged below $79,000 for the first time since May 4 as investors digested the latest producer price […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-slides-below-79k-as-304m-in-crypto-longs-vanish-after-ppi-shock849367COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/us-ppi-data-2-768x432.jpgBitcoin Slides Below $79K as $304M in Crypto Longs Vanish After PPI ShockA bitcoin holder known on X as @cprkrn recovered approximately 5 BTC, valued between $400,000 and $500,000, from a wallet he had been locked out of for more than 11 years, crediting Anthropic’s Claude AI with solving a technical problem that had resisted every other attempt. Bitcoiner Recovers 5 BTC Worth $500K From 11-Year-Locked Wallet […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoiner-dumps-old-computer-files-into-claude-ai-recovers-5-btc-lost-since-2015849368COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoiner-dumps-old-computer-files-into-claude-ai-recovers-5-btc-lost-since-2015-768x432.pngBitcoiner Dumps Old Computer Files Into Claude AI, Recovers 5 BTC Lost Since 2015KDDI Corporation, one of Japan’s largest telecommunications companies, invested approximately $65 million to acquire a 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group N.V. and signed a business alliance agreement with Coincheck, Inc. to build blockchain-based financial services for Japanese consumers. Japan Telecom Giant KDDI Invests $65 Million in Coincheck to Bring Crypto to 30 Million au Customers […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/japanese-telecom-backed-fintech-group-kddi-acquires-coincheck-group-stake-for-65m849369COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/japanese-telecom-backed-fintech-group-kddi-acquires-coincheck-group-stake-for-65m-768x432.pngJapanese Telecom-Backed Fintech Group KDDI Acquires Coincheck Group Stake for $65MXRP traded near the lower end of its recent 24-hour range on Wednesday, as traders evaluated weakening short-term momentum against a broader bullish market structure. Market data showed XRP priced near $1.42 with technical signals reflecting consolidation following rejection near the $1.50 resistance zone. XRP Chart Outlook XRP‘s 1-hour chart reflected growing short-term selling pressure […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/xrp-momentum-cools-after-150-rejection-as-traders-watch-critical-support-levels849370COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/xrp-momentum-cools-after-1-50-rejection-as-traders-watch-critical-support-levels-768x432.pngXRP Momentum Cools After $1.50 Rejection as Traders Watch Critical Support LevelsCrypto ETF flows turned sharply negative on Tuesday as investors pulled capital from both bitcoin and ether products, signaling a renewed wave of caution across major digital assets. XRP and solana ETFs continued to attract fresh money, extending a growing divergence in institutional positioning. Bitcoin ETFs Trade $1.68B as Solana and XRP Inflows Highlight Shifting […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/fidelity-leads-233m-bitcoin-etfs-loss-as-solana-funds-add-19m849371COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fidelity-leads-233m-bitcoin-etfs-loss-as-solana-funds-add-19m-1-768x432.jpgFidelity Leads $233M Bitcoin ETFs Loss as Solana Funds Add $19MU.S. wholesale prices climbed 6% year-over-year in April 2026, the largest annual gain in more than three years, as energy costs tied to the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran war pushed producer inflation well above expectations. Gasoline Prices Jump 15.6% in April as Iran War Drives Worst U.S. Wholesale Inflation in 3 Years The Bureau of Labor Statistics […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/trump-dismisses-inflation-pressure-on-americans-while-april-ppi-tops-6-year-over-year849372COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/trump-dismisses-inflation-pressure-on-americans-while-april-ppi-tops-6-year-over-year-768x432.pngTrump Dismisses Inflation Pressure on Americans While April PPI Tops 6% Year-Over-YearWells Fargo increased its exposure to ether ETFs and sharply expanded its position in Strategy during the first quarter, while trimming some bitcoin ETF holdings and significantly reducing its stake in Galaxy Digital. Bitcoin ETF Holdings Trimmed by Wells Fargo as Ether Exposure Grows Wells Fargo adjusted its crypto-related portfolio in the first quarter of […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/wells-fargo-raises-blackrock-ether-etf-stake-to-11m-shares-in-q1849373COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wells-fargo-raises-blackrock-ether-etf-stake-to-1-1m-shares-in-q1-768x432.jpgWells Fargo Raises Blackrock Ether ETF Stake to 1.1M Shares in Q1Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350), the Japanese investment firm often likened to Asia’s version of Strategy, released its first-quarter financial results for 2026 on Wednesday, revealing a massive expansion of its digital asset treasury. Tokyo’s Metaplanet Hits 40,177 Bitcoin Milestone Amid Q1 Earnings Volatility The company announced that its total bitcoin holdings reached 40,177 BTC as […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/japans-metaplanet-posts-725m-q1-loss-as-bitcoin-stack-reaches-40177-btc849374COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/japans-metaplanet-posts-725m-q1-loss-as-bitcoin-stack-reaches-40177-btc-768x432.pngJapan’s Metaplanet Posts $725M Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Stack Reaches 40,177 BTCMaple, an onchain asset manager overseeing $3.8 billion in assets, has officially announced its integration with the Ethereum layer two ( L2) network Ink. Onchain Yield Expansion: Maple Deploys syrupUSDT on OP Stack-Based Ink The move is designed to broaden access to the firm’s dollar-yield product, known as syrupUSDT, throughout the Ink decentralized finance ( […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ink-ecosystem-gains-institutional-liquidity-via-new-maple-finance-partnership849375COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ink-ecosystem-gains-institutional-liquidity-via-new-maple-finance-partnership-768x432.pngInk Ecosystem Gains Institutional Liquidity via New Maple Finance PartnershipMichael Saylor’s Strategy is estimated to have purchased approximately 2,110 bitcoin, funded by fresh proceeds from its STRC perpetual preferred stock program, continuing the firm’s relentless accumulation of the world’s largest cryptocurrency. STRC: THE FUNDING VEHICLE The latest bitcoin purchase was funded with proceeds from STRC, the company’s 11.5% annual yield perpetual preferred stock, which […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/strategy-estimated-to-have-bought-2110-btc-today-using-strc-proceeds849206COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strategy-estimated-to-have-bought-2110-btc-today-using-strc-proceeds-768x432.jpgStrategy Estimated to Have Bought 2,110 BTC Today Using STRC ProceedsSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants “a good crypto bill to pass,” signaling potential bipartisan openness as U.S. lawmakers race to finalize two major digital asset laws in 2026. FROM OPPOSITION TO OPENNESS Schumer’s comment came during what has been a turbulent stretch for U.S. crypto legislation. Earlier in the debate over the GENIUS Act […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/schumer-says-democrats-want-a-good-crypto-bill-as-clarity-act-enters-key-phase849207COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/schumer-says-democrats-want-a-good-crypto-bill-as-clarity-act-enters-key-phase-768x432.jpgSchumer Says Democrats Want a Good Crypto Bill as CLARITY Act Enters Key PhaseJPMorgan Asset Management has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a second tokenized money market fund on the Ethereum network, accelerating Wall Street’s push to bring traditional finance instruments onchain. Kinexys Powers the Onchain Infrastructure The move comes roughly five months after the bank debuted its first tokenized fund, the Onchain […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/jpmorgan-eyes-ethereum-again-with-second-tokenized-treasury-fund849208COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jpmorgan-eyes-ethereum-again-with-secong-tokenzied-treasury-fund-768x432.jpgJPMorgan Eyes Ethereum Again With Second Tokenized Treasury FundBillionaire investor Ray Dalio has sparked debate by arguing that bitcoin has failed to establish itself as a reliable safe-haven asset compared to gold. Dalio: Bitcoin Too Small to Rival Gold In a jab likely to rankle the crypto community, Bridgewater Associates founder and billionaire Ray Dalio noted that bitcoin has struggled to fulfil its […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ray-dalio-warns-bitcoins-correlation-with-tech-stocks-hurts-its-safe-haven-appeal849209COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ray-dalio.jpgRay Dalio Warns Bitcoin’s Correlation With Tech Stocks Hurts Its Safe Haven AppealCrypto exchange MEXC plans to increase its Guardian Fund to $500 million over the next two years while adding 1,000 bitcoin to its reserves. The move is aimed at strengthening user protection and reinforcing confidence amid continued market expansion. BTC and USDT to Serve as Dual Reserve System for Market Stability Crypto exchange MEXC is […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/mexc-commits-to-1000-btc-purchase-as-guardian-fund-targets-500m-expansion849210COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mexc-commits-to-1000-btc-purchase-as-guardian-fund-targets-500m-expansion-768x432.jpgMEXC Commits to 1,000 BTC Purchase as Guardian Fund Targets $500M ExpansionStables has partnered with T-0 Network to strengthen USDT settlement corridors across Asia. Navigating Regulatory Moats Stables, a stablecoin infrastructure platform, announced a strategic partnership with t-0 Network to enhance settlement capabilities for its USDT corridors across Asia. The collaboration establishes T-0 Network as a dedicated settlement partner, providing the liquidity necessary for Stables to […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/stables-taps-t-0-network-as-asias-60-stablecoin-payment-share-tests-usdt-rails849211COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/stables-asia-pivot-2-768x432.jpgStables Taps T-0 Network as Asia’s 60% Stablecoin Payment Share Tests USDT RailsTreasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has submitted Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 to Parliament, introducing mandatory annual reporting requirements for virtual asset service providers alongside the reintroduction of a 20% withholding tax on gambling winnings, closing both lanes of the standard crypto-offshore migration path for affected players in a single piece of legislation. Two Reform Lanes […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kenya-narrows-crypto-offshore-gambling-escape-valve-in-finance-bill-2026849212COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kenya-narrows-crypto-offshore-gambling-escape-valve-in-finance-bill-2026-768x432.jpgKenya Narrows Crypto-Offshore Gambling Escape Valve in Finance Bill 2026An anonymous campaign staffer told NPR earlier this month that they and colleagues routinely placed Polymarket bets on internal polling data before public release, generating thousands of dollars per cycle. The admission marks the third Polymarket-specific insider trading pattern documented by NPR in three months and exposes a regulatory gap that federal legislation has so […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/campaign-staffers-trade-internal-polls-on-polymarket-in-third-insider-pattern849213COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/campaign-staffers-trade-internal-polls-on-polymarket-in-third-insider-pattern-768x432.jpgCampaign Staffers Trade Internal Polls on Polymarket in Third Insider PatternExodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD) significantly altered its balance sheet strategy during the first quarter of 2026, offloading a majority of its bitcoin holdings to finance a pivot into the global payments sector. NYSE American Listed Exodus Liquidates 63% of Bitcoin Treasury in Q1 According to the company’s unaudited Q1 2026 financial results and […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/exodus-movement-sells-1076-bitcoin-to-fund-global-payments-expansion849214COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/exodus-movement-sells-1076-bitcoin-to-fund-global-payments-expansion-768x432.pngExodus Movement Sells 1,076 Bitcoin to Fund Global Payments Expansion21shares launched THYP to give U.S. investors spot exposure to HYPE with integrated staking rewards. The ETF recorded $1.8 million in first-day trading volume, while a leveraged companion product also entered the market. Hyperliquid ETF Debut Puts THYP in Focus Asset management firm 21shares announced on May 12 the launch of the 21shares Hyperliquid ETF […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/21shares-debuts-us-hype-etf-with-18m-day-one-volume-on-nasdaq849215COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/21shares-hyperliquid-etf-1-768x432.jpg21shares Debuts US HYPE ETF With $1.8M Day-One Volume on NasdaqMarathon Holdings reported a challenging first quarter for 2026, characterized by a significant net loss despite strategic efforts to reduce debt and pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI). Surge in Operating Costs Digital infrastructure company Marathon Holdings attributed a decline in revenue in the first quarter of 2026 to a decrease in the U.S. dollar value […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/marathon-posts-13b-loss-as-bitcoins-18-slide-cuts-q1-revenue-by-35m849033COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mara-losses-2-768x432.jpgMarathon Posts $1.3B Loss as Bitcoin’s 18% Slide Cuts Q1 Revenue by $35MA federal judge in Wisconsin has found that the Ho-Chunk Nation is likely to succeed in blocking Kalshi from offering sports event contracts on tribal land under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), in what appears to be the first ruling of its kind against the prediction-market operator. First Federal Court Sides With Tribes in […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/wisconsin-federal-judge-hands-tribes-first-igra-win-against-kalshi-sports-bets849034COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wisconsin-federal-judge-hands-tribes-first-igra-win-against-kalshi-sports-bets-768x432.jpgWisconsin Federal Judge Hands Tribes First IGRA Win Against Kalshi Sports BetsThe global community of speculators and digital currency enthusiasts is currently pouring millions of dollars into prediction markets to determine if and when bitcoin will clinch the elusive $150,000 price point. As of May 12, 2026, the prediction platform Polymarket has recorded a staggering $18,360,481 in total trading volume for its primary $150,000 target market. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/will-btc-hit-six-figures-analyzing-prediction-market-odds-on-kalshi-polymarket-limitless-and-more849035COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/will-btc-hit-six-figures-analyzing-prediction-market-odds-on-kalshi-polymarket-limitless-and-more-768x432.pngWill BTC Hit Six Figures? Analyzing Prediction Market Odds on Kalshi, Polymarket, Limitless, and MoreBitcoin briefly dipped below $80,000 on Tuesday as global markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire warning and the latest U.S. inflation data. Stalled Negotiations and Regional Stability Bitcoin briefly dipped below $80,000 on May 12 as global markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s warning that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-slips-below-80k-after-us-inflation-hits-38-and-rate-cut-hopes-fade849036COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cpi-april-2-768x432.jpgBitcoin Slips Below $80K After US Inflation Hits 3.8% and Rate Cut Hopes FadeBitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened the week with modest inflows of $27 million after ending last week on a weaker footing, while ether funds continued to bleed capital. XRP and Solana ETFs, however, stood out with strong inflows, reflecting renewed investor appetite for alternative crypto exposure amid growing regulatory optimism. Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $27M […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/morgan-stanley-drives-btc-inflows-as-xrp-etfs-pull-26m-on-clarity-act-hopes849037COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/morgan-stanley-drives-btc-inflows-as-xrp-etfs-pull-26m-on-clarity-act-hopes-768x432.jpgMorgan Stanley Drives BTC Inflows as XRP ETFs Pull $26M on Clarity Act HopesCryptoquant’s Bitcoin Bull-Bear Cycle Indicator has flipped green, a signal that has historically preceded sustained price rallies. However, analysts have flagged one notable exception that keeps the outlook from being a clean bullish call. Bullish Signal Flashes Near $80,000 Cryptoquant’s Bitcoin Bull- Bear Market Cycle Indicator entered bullish territory on Tuesday for the first time […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-bull-bear-cycle-indicator-turns-green-for-first-time-since-march-2023849038COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoins-bull-bear-cycle-indicator-turns-green-for-first-time-since-march-2023-768x432.jpgBitcoin’s Bull-Bear Cycle Indicator Turns Green for First Time Since March 2023The digital commerce landscape witnessed a massive collision of retail strategies on Tuesday as Ebay formally shut the door on an ambitious takeover attempt. Gamestop’s Bid for Ebay Ends in Rejection Amid Financing Uncertainty In a definitive move, the board of directors at Ebay Inc. has rejected a $56 billion unsolicited acquisition proposal from GameStop […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/neither-credible-nor-attractive-ebay-board-rejects-gamestops-unsolicited-56b-takeover-bid849039COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/neither-credible-nor-attractive-ebay-board-rejects-gamestops-unsolicited-56b-takeover-bid-768x432.png‘Neither Credible nor Attractive:’ Ebay Board Rejects Gamestop’s Unsolicited $56B Takeover BidBlockchain surveillance firm Elliptic has raised $120 million in a Series D funding round as traditional finance heavyweights move to cement their positions in the digital asset sector. The investment round was led by One Peak and featured significant participation from Nasdaq Ventures, Deutsche Bank, and the British Business Bank. Elliptic to Advance AI Compliance […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/elliptic-raises-120-million-in-series-d-led-by-one-peak-and-nasdaq849040COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/elliptic-raises-120-million-in-series-d-led-by-one-peak-and-nasdaq-768x432.pngElliptic Raises $120 Million in Series D Led by One Peak and NasdaqThis sponsored press release was provided by Wadoozie and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Wadoozie ($WADZ), the ERC-20 meme coin built around a 48-state traveling character and an on-chain attention network, has completed its third independent smart contract audit ahead […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/wadoozie-completes-third-audit-with-solidproof-ahead-of-launch849041COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wadoozie_nwmk-768x432.pngWadoozie Completes Third Audit With SolidProof Ahead of LaunchSenate Banking Committee Republicans mounted a defense of the CLARITY Act ahead of a scheduled May 14 markup, rejecting claims that the bill would weaken securities law, create loopholes, or ignore illicit finance risks. They argued the legislation would instead assign regulator authority, require disclosures, and add anti-fraud protections across digital asset markets. Republicans Answer […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/senate-republicans-rebut-clarity-act-criticism-before-markup849042COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/republican-lawmakers-clarity-act-768x432.jpgSenate Republicans Rebut CLARITY Act Criticism Before MarkupThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported April 2026 Consumer Price Index data on May 12, showing headline inflation climbed to 3.8% year-over-year, above the 3.7% analyst consensus and up from 3.3% in March. Gasoline Prices Push U.S. CPI to 3.8% in April, Highest Reading Since Late 2025 The monthly CPI-U rose 0.6% on a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/us-inflation-accelerates-for-second-straight-month-as-gas-costs-drive-april-cpi848862COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/us-inflation-accelerates-for-second-straight-month-as-gas-costs-drive-april-cpi-768x432.pngUS Inflation Accelerates for Second Straight Month as Gas Costs Drive April CPIThis sponsored press release was provided by Gamma Prime and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Gamma Prime, the coordination layer for the world’ private deal ecosystem focused on hard-to-access, non-correlated assets, hosted the Tokenized Capital Summit 2026 in Miami on […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/gamma-prime-brought-the-tokenized-capital-summit-to-miami-on-may-4th-showcasing-its-platform-for-investors-dealflow848863COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gamma_nwmk-768x432.pngGamma Prime Brought the Tokenized Capital Summit to Miami on May 4th, Showcasing its Platform for Investors’ DealflowBhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City launched an accelerated licensing pathway on Tuesday, giving companies already regulated in Singapore, Abu Dhabi Global Market, or Hong Kong a direct route to full operational status, with a guaranteed bank account included. DK Bank Guarantees Accounts for Every GMC-Licensed Firm Starting May 2026 The Special Administrative Region, established under a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bhutan-opens-accelerated-fintech-licensing-with-0-corporate-tax-and-free-banking848864COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bhutan-opens-accelerated-fintech-licensing-with-0-corporate-tax-and-free-banking-768x432.pngBhutan Opens Accelerated Fintech Licensing With 0% Corporate Tax and Free BankingTen newly created wallets have withdrawn 100 million LAB tokens, worth approximately $480 million and representing 32% of the token’s circulating supply, from Bitget in a 12-hour window, adding fresh onchain evidence to an already active manipulation investigation. Exit Follows 1,000% Pump and ZachXBT Probe Lookonchain flagged the movement on Tuesday, noting that ten fresh […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/10-fresh-wallets-pull-100-million-lab-tokens-worth-480m-from-bitget848865COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/10-fresh-wallets-pull-100-million-lab-tokens-worth-480m-from-bitget-768x432.jpg10 Fresh Wallets Pull 100 Million LAB Tokens Worth $480M From BitgetA bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is convening a closed-door session to push crypto tax reform forward, with new legislation on the table that could reshape how digital asset holders pay taxes on staking, trading, and everyday payments. PARITY Act Would Defer Staking Taxes The House Ways and Means Committee is set to hold a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/congress-members-to-hold-bipartisan-crypto-tax-meeting-may-14848866COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/congress-members-to-hold-bipartisan-crypto-tax-meeting-may-14-768x432.jpgCongress Members to Hold Bipartisan Crypto Tax Meeting May 14The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has released a 309-page updated draft of the CLARITY Act as the landmark crypto market structure bill heads toward a formal markup vote on May 14, 2026. Drawing Permanent Lines Between SEC and CFTC The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly called the CLARITY Act, moved significantly closer to becoming […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/us-senate-drops-309-page-crypto-clarity-act-draft-ahead-of-may-14-vote848867COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/us-senate-drops-309-page-crypto-clarity-act-draft-ahead-of-may-14-vote-768x432.jpgUS Senate Drops 309-Page Crypto CLARITY Act Draft Ahead of May 14 VoteFrederik Gregaard, head of the Cardano Foundation, highlighted that in an age when the current banking system has been revealed to be deeply politicized, blockchain has the opportunity to rise as a neutral, resilient, and transparent system to support global commerce. Cardano Foundation CEO Talks Blockchain as a Neutral Settlement Layer While blockchain technology is […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/cardano-foundation-ceo-why-the-world-needs-a-neutral-blockchain-settlement-layer848868COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-21-768x432.jpgCardano Foundation CEO: Why the World Needs a ‘Neutral’ Blockchain Settlement LayerThe Gambling Commission posted a new senior “Head of Illegal Markets” role, with a £65,000 salary, as research surfaced by the Betting and Gaming Council confirmed the UK black market has grown to £16.6 billion in 2025, more than tripling from 2019. The hire arrives during a CEO transition period at the regulator and amid […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/uk-gambling-commission-posts-65000-job-to-hunt-166b-black-market848869COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/uk-gambling-commission-posts-65000-job-to-hunt-16-6b-black-market-768x432.jpgUK Gambling Commission Posts £65,000 Job to Hunt £16.6B Black MarketDraftkings and Flutter Entertainment have both moved into market-making on prediction-market platforms, escalating from consumer-facing products into the financial infrastructure of an industry that built its identity on peer-to-peer trading. The Q1 2026 earnings disclosures establish that the sportsbook industry’s bet on prediction markets has moved well beyond app launches. Sportsbooks Move From Prediction-Market Products […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/draftkings-flutter-grab-market-maker-role-undercut-peer-to-peer-prediction-claim848870COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/draftkings-flutter-grab-market-maker-role-undercut-peer-to-peer-prediction-claim--768x432.jpgDraftkings, Flutter Grab Market-Maker Role, Undercut Peer-to-Peer Prediction ClaimStrategy’s potential BTC sale has sharpened debate over its bitcoin treasury model after a roughly $12.5 billion quarterly net loss. The company holds 818,869 bitcoin, worth about $67 billion, as investors assess dividends, liquidity, and preferred obligations. Strategy’s Potential BTC Sale Changes the Treasury Debate Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) reported first-quarter 2026 results that drew fresh […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/strategys-bitcoin-sale-comment-puts-treasury-risk-in-focus848697COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strategy-statement-on-selling-bitcoin-768x432.jpgStrategy’s Bitcoin Sale Comment Puts Treasury Risk in FocusRipple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz joined the XRP Ledger Foundation as an honorary board member, adding technical guidance from one of the ledger’s original architects. The role comes as the Foundation expands leadership across engineering, operations, and community work. XRP Ledger Foundation Adds Schwartz to Honorary Board Role The XRP Ledger Foundation announced on X […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/xrp-ledger-foundation-names-ripples-david-schwartz-honorary-board-member848698COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/xrp-ledger-foundation-ripple-david-schwartz-768x432.jpgXRP Ledger Foundation Names Ripple’s David Schwartz Honorary Board MemberSenate Banking Committee members face scorecard pressure as Stand With Crypto plans to score recorded CLARITY Act markup votes. The group says it represents more than 2.9 million U.S. advocates. Senate Banking Markup Puts CLARITY Act Scorecard in Focus Senate Banking Committee members face new scorecard pressure ahead of the May 14 CLARITY Act markup. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-vote-faces-scoring-pressure-ahead-of-senate-banking-markup848699COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/stand-with-crypto-clarity-act-markup-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Vote Faces Scoring Pressure Ahead of Senate Banking MarkupMoonpay revealed it acquired Dawn Labs on Monday and launched Dawn CLI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-native trading tool that converts plain English strategy descriptions into autonomous trade execution on supported venues. Moonpay Buys Dawn Labs and Pushes AI Trading Agent Dawn CLI Into Live Crypto Markets Prediction markets have grown into one of the fastest-expanding […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/moonpay-moves-into-ai-native-trading-with-dawn-labs-acquisition-and-dawn-cli-launch848700COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/moonpay-moves-into-ai-native-trading-with-dawn-labs-acquisition-and-dawn-cli-launch-768x432.pngMoonpay Moves Into AI-Native Trading With Dawn Labs Acquisition and Dawn CLI LaunchThe two companies entered into a non-binding agreement to launch a $125 million initiative that seeks to put Sharplink’s ETH treasury to work. The company stated that the funds will be deployed across onchain liquidity strategies and in support of early-stage protocols. Sharplink and Galaxy Partner To Deploy $125M DeFi Ecosystem Liquidity Fund Decentralized finance […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/galaxy-digital-and-sharplink-launch-125-million-institutional-defi-yield-fund848701COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/galaxy-digital-and-sharplink-launch-125-million-institutional-defi-yield-fund-768x432.pngGalaxy Digital and Sharplink Launch $125 Million Institutional DeFi Yield FundThe total value of virtual assets held by South Korean investors plummeted by over $41 billion in roughly one year, according to Bank of Korea data. Massive Capital Migration to Stocks The value of virtual assets held by domestic investors in South Korea has plummeted by more than $41 billion (60 trillion won) over the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/south-koreans-pull-41b-from-crypto-as-bitcoin-slump-pushes-cash-into-stocks848702COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/south-korea-cryptocurrency-2-768x432.jpgSouth Koreans Pull $41B From Crypto as Bitcoin Slump Pushes Cash Into StocksWhile American bankers, lawmakers, stablecoin issuers, and crypto exchanges trade barbs, Circle investors appear entirely unbothered. Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) closed roughly 16% higher on Monday at Wall Street’s close, after the stablecoin issuer announced a $222 million pre-launch token sale for its new layer-one (L1) blockchain project, Arc, backed by Blackrock, A16z, Apollo, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/circle-internet-group-gains-16-as-arc-blockchain-raise-draws-blackrock-and-apollo848703COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/circle-internet-group-gains-16-as-arc-blockchain-raise-draws-blackrock-and-apollo-768x432.pngCircle Internet Group Gains 16% as Arc Blockchain Raise Draws Blackrock and ApolloThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted Augustus conditional approval to establish Augustus Bank, N.A., a clearing bank built from the ground up around stablecoin and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Augustus Clears First OCC Hurdle for AI Clearing Bank The New York-based company, formerly known as Ivy, announced the conditional approval […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/occ-gives-augustus-conditional-approval-to-build-ai-native-clearing-bank-in-the-us848704COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/occ-gives-augustus-conditional-approval-to-build-ai-native-clearing-bank-in-the-us-768x432.pngOCC Gives Augustus Conditional Approval to Build AI-Native Clearing Bank in the USRich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says silver, which he first began accumulating in 1965 at age 18 when it cost pennies, has grown into one of the best investments of his life. 60 Years of Silver Stacking and Kiyosaki Isn’t Done Robert Kiyosaki, the bestselling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and one […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kiyosaki-has-been-stacking-silver-since-1965-says-its-now-one-of-his-best-investments848705COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kiyosaki-has-been-stacking-silver-since-1965-says-its-now-one-of-his-best-investments-768x432.jpgKiyosaki Has Been Stacking Silver Since 1965, Says It’s Now One of His Best InvestmentsCommunity bankers are pushing back hard now that crypto exchanges are applying for national trust bank charters, with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) calling the move a threat to financial stability and consumer protections. At the same time, other bankers are concerned with the CLARITY Act and stablecoins. ICBA Tells OCC to Rescind […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/icba-warns-kraken-occ-charter-bid-threatens-us-bank-deposits-and-financial-stability848706COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/icba-warns-kraken-occ-charter-bid-threatens-us-bank-deposits-and-financial-stability-768x432.pngICBA Warns Kraken OCC Charter Bid Threatens US Bank Deposits and Financial StabilityA wallet linked to Garrett Jin, founder of the now-defunct exchange Bitforex, has deposited all 577,896 ether into Binance over just four days, closing out a position he acquired by swapping bitcoin for ETH when ether was trading at $4,591. A $1.35 Billion ETH Offload and a Costly Trade A wallet attributed to Garrett Jin […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitforex-founder-garrett-jin-deposits-135b-in-eth-to-binance-in-4-days848521COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitforex-founder-garrett-jin-deposits-1-35b-in-eth-to-binance-in-4-days-768x432.jpgBitforex Founder Garrett Jin Deposits $1.35B in ETH to Binance in 4 DaysThe official allocation wallet tied to the TRUMP meme coin project transferred 7 million TRUMP tokens, worth approximately $17.22 million, to institutional custodian Bitgo on Sunday, raising fresh questions about insider token movements and potential sell pressure. What the Bitgo Transfer Signals The official Trump meme team allocation wallet transferred 4.915 million TRUMP tokens to […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/trump-meme-team-moves-17m-in-trump-to-bitgo-as-allocation-wallet-stirs-again848522COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/trump-meme-team-moves-17m-in-trump-to-bitgo-as-allocation-wallet-stirs-again-768x432.jpgTrump Meme Team Moves $17M in TRUMP to Bitgo as Allocation Wallet Stirs AgainXRP climbed above $1.50 for the first time in nearly two months during a broader crypto market rally that also pushed bitcoin past $82,000. ETF Inflows and Exchange Withdrawals Boost XRP Momentum On May 10, XRP breached the $1.50 mark for the first time in nearly two months amid a rare weekend cryptocurrency market rally […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/xrp-bulls-drive-token-above-90b-market-cap-as-bitcoin-retakes-82000848523COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/xrp-ledger-2-768x432.jpgXRP Bulls Drive Token Above $90B Market Cap as Bitcoin Retakes $82,000Macro strategist Raoul Pal says the probability of a bitcoin supercycle has risen significantly, citing debt monetization pressures, a historic global capital expenditure boom, and structural shifts in how governments are managing sovereign debt. What Is Driving Pal’s Supercycle Thesis? Raoul Pal, the founder of Real Vision and one of the most closely followed macro […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/raoul-pal-says-a-bitcoin-supercycle-is-more-likely-than-ever-in-2026848524COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/raoul-pal-says-a-bitcoin-supercycle-is-more-likely-than-ever-in-2026-768x432.jpgRaoul Pal Says a Bitcoin Supercycle Is More Likely Than Ever in 2026This Mother’s Day, bitcoin was trading around $81,700, a figure that would have seemed impossible when it sat at $8 on the same holiday in 2011, making this the second-highest Mother’s Day price in bitcoin’s 15-year history. A Mother’s Day Gift That Kept Compounding Every second Sunday in May offers a unique lens through which […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/from-8-to-81700-what-bitcoin-was-worth-on-every-mothers-day-since-2011848525COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/from-8-to-81700-what-bitcoin-was-worth-on-every-mothers-day-since-2011-768x432.jpgFrom $8 to $81,700: What Bitcoin Was Worth on Every Mother’s Day Since 2011Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week in crypto law marked another major step […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/this-week-in-crypto-law-may-2-2026848526COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/this-week-in-crypto-law-may-2-2026_nwmk-768x432.pngThis Week in Crypto Law (May 2, 2026)This editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Bitcoin’s display of might continued this week, nearly touching $83,000 before finding resistance […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/what-cant-be-seen-cant-be-seized-week-in-review848527COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/what-cant-be-seen-cant-be-seized--week-in-review-1-768x432.pngWhat Can’t Be Seen, Can’t Be Seized – Week in ReviewWelcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Venezuela upholds a crypto mining ban as power demand spikes, Tether sues Titan Holding in Brazil for $300 million, and stablecoins dominate Peru’s crypto market. Venezuela Upholds Crypto Mining Ban as Power Demand […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/latam-insights-venezuelas-crypto-mining-ban-tethers-300m-lawsuit848528COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/newlataminsights-1-768x432.pngLatam Insights: Venezuela’s Crypto Mining Ban, Tether’s $300M LawsuitRobin Brooks, Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution and former Chief FX Strategist at Goldman Sachs, believes the Brazilian Real is poised to grow, as the currency’s value has been consistently rising since 2025. Two key drivers will benefit the Brazilian real: the end of the Middle East conflict and the rising uncertainty in the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/a-lot-further-to-go-ex-goldman-strategist-predicts-a-massive-breakout-for-the-brazilian-real848529COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-19-768x432.jpg‘A Lot Further to Go’: Ex-Goldman Strategist Predicts a Massive Breakout for the Brazilian RealStrategy President and CEO Phong Le said the company’s value extends beyond its bitcoin holdings because of its enterprise software operations, compliance infrastructure, and global scale. Strategy reported its strongest software quarter in a decade, including 59% cloud revenue growth and more than 3,000 customers worldwide. Why Strategy Says Its Value Extends Beyond Bitcoin Holdings […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/why-is-strategy-valuable-ceo-says-mstr-is-more-than-its-btc-holdings848400COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/phone-le-on-why-strategy-is-valuable-768x432.jpgWhy Is Strategy Valuable? CEO Says MSTR Is More Than Its BTC HoldingsGrayscale outlined why it believes the CLARITY Act matters for crypto regulation and how the bill could affect digital asset markets. The firm said the proposal could shift oversight away from enforcement-led regulation and toward clearer rules for regulators, developers and investors. Grayscale Frames CLARITY Act as a Crypto Rulebook Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/why-clarity-act-matters-grayscale-sees-next-phase-for-digital-assets848401COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/grayscale-clarity-act-matters-768x432.jpgWhy CLARITY Act Matters: Grayscale Sees Next Phase for Digital AssetsWith bitcoin drifting around the $82,000 mark on Sunday, several long-dormant bitcoin holders moved their stashes for the first time in years. One address created in November 2013 transferred 500 BTC this afternoon, valued at more than $40 million, into a newly established Bech32 (Segwit) bitcoin address. Nearly 900 BTC Moved From 11 Dormant Wallets […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/2013-bitcoin-whale-wallet-transfers-500-btc-after-12-years-of-dormancy848402COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2013-bitcoin-whale-wallet-transfers-500-btc-after-12-years-of-dormancy-768x432.png2013 Bitcoin Whale Wallet Transfers 500 BTC After 12 Years of DormancyMichael Saylor is laying out how STRC fits into Strategy’s broader bitcoin playbook, giving investors a clearer view of why the company sees it differently from BTC or MSTR. The message focuses on income, liquidity, and stability as the company builds out its preferred equity strategy. Saylor Frames STRC as Strategy’s Income Credit Product Strategy […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/michael-saylor-pushes-strc-as-lower-volatility-alternative-to-btc-and-mstr848403COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/saylor-strc-explanation-768x432.jpgMichael Saylor Pushes STRC as Lower-Volatility Alternative to BTC and MSTRIranians are still affected by these connection restrictions, and now there’s a new way for Iranians to access the internet: a two-tier system called “Internet Pro,” that allows pre-approved users to navigate the internet with fewer restrictions, causing divisions among Iranian regime officials. Iranian Internet Blockade Continues As Government Enforces Two-Tiered System The Iranian internet […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/internet-pro-inside-irans-controversial-new-two-tiered-web-system848404COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-18-768x432.jpg‘Internet Pro’: Inside Iran’s Controversial New Two-Tiered Web SystemSeveral so-called blue-chip non-fungible token ( NFT) assets have gained ground in floor value over the last 30 days as some traders argue NFT prices may have finally located a floor. Over the last month, or since April 10, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs have advanced from $14,300 to today’s floor value of $25,150. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bayc-cryptopunks-and-mayc-floor-prices-climb-as-blue-chip-nft-demand-returns848405COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bayc-cryptopunks-and-mayc-floor-prices-climb-as-blue-chip-nft-demand-returns-768x432.pngBAYC, Cryptopunks, and MAYC Floor Prices Climb as Blue-Chip NFT Demand ReturnsVoters showed broad support for the CLARITY Act after Harrisx found 52% backed the crypto market structure bill after reviewing a policy summary of the proposal, while 11% opposed it. The survey also found 70% said the United States should already have passed clear cryptocurrency legislation. Voters Link Crypto Rules to U.S. Financial Leadership Harrisx, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-poll-52-support-70-say-us-should-have-passed-crypto-legislation848306COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/harrisx-poll-clarity-act-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Poll: 52% Support, 70% Say US Should Have Passed Crypto LegislationThe U.S. national average price for regular unleaded gasoline reached $4.52 per gallon on May 10, 2026, directly contradicting President Donald Trump’s assertion that prices had dropped sharply. U.S. Gas Prices Are up $1.40 From Last Year Trump made the claim during a press exchange this week when reporters asked about his Middle East strategy […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/trump-tells-reporters-gas-is-way-down-us-pump-prices-say-otherwise848307COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/trump-tells-reporters-gas-is-way-down--us-pump-prices-say-otherwise-768x432.pngTrump Tells Reporters Gas Is ‘Way Down’ — US Pump Prices Say OtherwiseAfter hovering slightly above the $320 billion threshold last week, the stablecoin sector pulled in more than $2 billion in fresh capital over the past seven days. Data from Defillama shows the stablecoin economy now carries a combined market capitalization of $322.74 billion. Stablecoin Market Starts Swelling Again As of this weekend, tether ( USDT) […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/stablecoin-market-adds-2-billion-in-7-days-as-usdt-holds-near-190-billion848308COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/stablecoin-market-adds-2-billion-in-7-days-as-usdt-holds-near-190-billion-768x432.pngStablecoin Market Adds $2 Billion in 7 Days as USDT Holds Near $190 BillionMichael Saylor posted “Back to work. BTC” on X Sunday, May 10, 2026, alongside an image of Strategy’s bitcoin holdings tracker, signaling the firm is resuming its aggressive accumulation after a one-week pause. Strategy Flips Switch to Accumulation Mode The social media post came alongside a chart showing Strategy, formerly known as Microstrategy, holding 818,334 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/saylor-posts-back-to-work-signal-as-strategy-eyes-more-bitcoin-after-one-week-pause848309COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/saylor-posts-back-to-work-signal-as-strategy-eyes-more-bitcoin-after-one-week-pause-768x432.pngSaylor Posts ‘Back to Work’ Signal as Strategy Eyes More Bitcoin After One-Week PauseBitcoin hovered near $80,901 on May 10, 2026, just after 8 a.m. ET, while maintaining a broader bullish market structure across the daily, four-hour, and one-hour charts. With price action trapped between stubborn resistance and resilient support, traders are watching bitcoin behave like a caffeinated cat pacing near a closed door, clearly plotting its next […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-prospect-btc-holds-80k-while-momentum-starts-heating-up848310COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-price-prospect-btc-holds-80k-while-momentum-starts-heating-up-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Prospect: BTC Holds $80K While Momentum Starts Heating UpCrypto markets saw a packed week across policy, majors, stablecoins, and privacy assets. Senate Banking reportedly moved closer to action on the CLARITY Act, with stablecoin rewards, ethics rules, and SEC/CFTC jurisdiction still in focus. TON rallied after Pavel Durov moved Telegram deeper into the network, while John Bollinger called a new bitcoin bull market […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/privacy-narrative-makes-comeback-ton-jumps-clarity-comes-into-view-and-more-week-in-review848220COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/privacy-narrative-makes-comeback-ton-jumps-clarity-comes-into-view-and-more--week-in-review-768x432.pngPrivacy Narrative Makes Comeback, Ton Jumps, Clarity Comes Into View, and More – Week in ReviewColombian President Gustavo Petro stressed that the future of bitcoin mining must be ecological, as countries with abundant green energy, including Paraguay and Venezuela, are attracting investments in the sector. He also warned about the consequences of using fossil fuels to power this activity. President Petro Highlights Venezuelan and Paraguayan Potential For Energy Mining Cryptocurrency […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/gustavo-petro-warns-fossil-fueled-crypto-mining-will-trigger-climate-collapse848221COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-09t133403-733-768x432.pngGustavo Petro Warns Fossil-Fueled Crypto Mining Will Trigger ‘Climate Collapse’According to Binance’s Latam North General Manager, Daniel Acosta, stablecoins now account for up to 90% of the $28 billion in annual volumes transacted in the Peruvian crypto market. Acosta stressed that the driving use cases for stablecoins in Peru were cross-border payments and remittances. Stablecoins Dominate 90% of Peru’s Crypto Market Stablecoins have become […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/90-of-perus-28-billion-crypto-market-is-now-driven-by-stablecoins848222COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-09t091758-973-768x432.png90% of Peru’s $28 Billion Crypto Market Is Now Driven by StablecoinsThe Federal Reserve’s latest Financial Stability Report shows artificial intelligence emerging as a growing financial-system concern, with 50% of surveyed market participants citing AI as a possible shock. Respondents tied the risk to valuations, leverage, labor conditions, and private credit. AI Moves Into the Fed’s Financial Stability Risk Debate The Federal Reserve released its latest […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/fed-survey-shows-ai-concerns-rising-across-markets-credit-and-jobs848223COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/fed-survey-ai-risks-768x432.jpgFed Survey Shows AI Concerns Rising Across Markets, Credit and JobsRipple’s $25 million education commitment reached classrooms nationwide, with most funding distributed in RLUSD through grants supporting more than 48,000 DonorsChoose projects. The first-year results highlighted stablecoin use in nonprofit funding, teacher support, and student education programs. Ripple’s RLUSD Grant Shows One-Year Stablecoin Impact Ripple published an insight on May 7 detailing how its $25 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ripples-rlusd-grant-results-show-how-25m-reached-us-classrooms848224COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ripple-rlusd-grants-us-classrooms-768x432.jpgRipple’s RLUSD Grant Results Show How $25M Reached US ClassroomsRobert Kiyosaki warned baby boomers could face severe financial pressure as many aging workers leave employment. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author expects “millions” to be out of work and urged preparation through financial education and investments in gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum. Robert Kiyosaki Warns Boomers Face Financial Strain in 2026 Robert Kiyosaki renewed […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/robert-kiyosaki-warns-millions-of-boomers-could-be-jobless-and-homeless-this-year848225COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/robert-kiyosaki-boomers-warning-768x432.jpgRobert Kiyosaki Warns Millions of Boomers Could Be Jobless and Homeless This YearWith bitcoin trading above the $80,000 threshold, bitcoin prices in South Korea have carried premiums approaching 2%, marking their highest level since late February. The move follows a choppy stretch since that period, during which both notable discounts and elevated premiums emerged across the past nine weeks. South Korea’s Kimchi Premium Returns as Bitcoin Climbs […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-premium-in-south-korea-hits-2-for-first-time-since-pre-war-market-shock848095COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-premium-in-south-korea-hits-2-for-first-time-since-pre-war-market-shock-768x432.pngBitcoin Premium in South Korea Hits 2% for First Time Since Pre-War Market ShockEvernorth says XRP’s institutional case rests on infrastructure built for regulated capital, not price charts or ETF demand. The firm pointed to XRPL upgrades involving compliance controls, restricted environments, escrow tools, and approved trading venues. XRP’s Institutional Case Depends on Infrastructure, Evernorth Says Evernorth, an XRP treasury company building its strategy around long-term participation in […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/evernorth-says-xrps-real-story-is-institutional-plumbing848096COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/evernorth-xrp-institutional-768x432.jpgEvernorth Says XRP’s Real Story Is Institutional PlumbingAmerican consumers now owe a record $1.33 trillion in credit card debt, a new all-time high that arrives as the personal savings rate collapses and interest rates on revolving balances hover above 21%. Hard Money Advocates Take Note Total U.S. credit card debt has climbed to a new all-time high of $1.33 trillion on May […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/us-credit-card-debt-hits-record-133-trillion-as-savings-rate-crumbles848097COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/us-credit-card-debt-hits-record-1-33-trillion-as-savings-rate-crumbles-768x432.jpgUS Credit Card Debt Hits Record $1.33 Trillion as Savings Rate CrumblesCME Group announced this week it plans to launch Bitcoin Volatility futures (BVI) on June 1, 2026, giving institutional traders their first CFTC-regulated contract to trade bitcoin’s expected price swings independently of price direction. CME’s BVI Futures Let Traders Go Long or Short Bitcoin Volatility Starting June 2026 The contracts will carry the ticker BVI […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/cme-group-targets-june-1-launch-for-bitcoin-volatility-futures-pending-cftc-review848098COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cme-group-targets-june-1-launch-for-bitcoin-volatility-futures-pending-cftc-review-768x432.pngCME Group Targets June 1 Launch for Bitcoin Volatility Futures Pending CFTC ReviewSeven of the largest names in bitcoin mining formally joined the Stratum V2 Working Group this week, signaling the clearest industry shift yet toward miner-controlled transaction selection. 7 Bitcoin Mining Pools Back Stratum V2 as Miners Push for Block Template Control Antpool, F2pool, Foundry, Spiderpool, Block Inc., MARA Foundation, and DMND are now part of […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-mining-pool-giants-foundry-antpool-and-f2pool-signal-stratum-v2-shift848099COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-mining-pool-giants-foundry-antpool-and-f2pool-signal-stratum-v2-shift-768x432.pngBitcoin Mining Pool Giants Foundry, Antpool and F2pool Signal Stratum V2 ShiftCoinbase is reviewing its exchange infrastructure after an AWS data center cooling failure knocked several trading services offline, blocked some account access, and delayed customer balance displays. CEO Brian Armstrong called the outage “unacceptable” and said Coinbase will revisit tradeoffs around speed, co-location, and faster recovery during infrastructure failures. Armstrong Says Resilience Tradeoffs Will Be […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-says-outage-unacceptable-as-ceo-weighs-speed-resilience-tradeoffs848100COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-system-outage-768x432.jpgCoinbase Says Outage ‘Unacceptable’ as CEO Weighs Speed-Resilience TradeoffsEthereum’s share of total decentralized finance ( DeFi) liquidity has fallen to its lowest level in years, as rival blockchains chip away at a dominance that once exceeded 63%. Rival Chains Close the Gap In absolute terms, Ethereum still commands the largest DeFi stack on any single chain, with approximately $45.50 billion in TVL. But […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ethereums-defi-tvl-dominance-drops-to-53-approaching-multi-year-low848101COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ethereums-defi-tvl-dominance-drops-to-53-approaching-multi-year-low-768x432.jpgEthereum’s DeFi TVL Dominance Drops to 53%, Approaching Multi-Year LowEuropean Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde rejected calls for Europe to promote euro-denominated stablecoins this week, warning that the risks to financial stability and monetary policy outweigh any benefits. Lagarde Warns European Banks That Euro Stablecoins Could Narrow ECB Rate Channel Lagarde delivered her remarks at the Banco de España Latam Economic Forum in […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/lagarde-blocks-euro-stablecoin-push-calls-300b-market-a-stability-risk-for-ecb-policy848102COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lagarde-blocks-euro-stablecoin-push-calls-300b-market-a-stability-risk-for-ecb-policy-768x432.pngLagarde Blocks Euro Stablecoin Push, Calls $300B Market a Stability Risk for ECB PolicyPayward, the parent company of Kraken, has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust company charter aimed at expanding federally regulated custody services for digital assets. Kraken’s Parent Files OCC Trust Charter Application to Serve U.S. Institutional Clients If approved by the OCC, the new entity […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kraken-parent-payward-targets-occ-charter-to-unlock-institutional-digital-asset-custody848103COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kraken-parent-payward-targets-occ-charter-to-unlock-institutional-digital-asset-custody-768x432.pngKraken Parent Payward Targets OCC Charter to Unlock Institutional Digital Asset CustodyThe cross-chain communication protocol Layerzero Labs disclosed on Friday that its internal infrastructure was compromised by North Korean hackers and a simultaneous DDoS attack during the KelpDAO breach. Layerzero Labs Apologizes for Lazarus Group Security Breach Response Layerzero Labs issued a candid apology for a three-week communication silence following a security breach involving the Lazarus […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/layerzero-discloses-rpc-poisoning-incident-linked-to-292m-kelpdao-hack848104COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/layerzero-discloses-rpc-poisoning-incident-linked-to-292m-kelpdao-hack-768x432.pngLayerzero Discloses RPC Poisoning Incident Linked to $292M KelpDAO HackBlackrock has filed paperwork to debut two tokenized money-market funds on the Ethereum network, offering stablecoin holders a regulated, yield-bearing alternative to sitting in idle digital dollars. Blackrock Eyes $6.1B Fund Tokenization The world’s largest asset manager has submitted paperwork to U.S. regulators to launch a digital share class tied to its roughly $6.1 billion […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/blackrock-to-launch-tokenized-money-market-funds-on-ethereum848007COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/blackrock-to-launch-tokenized-money-market-funds-on-ethereum-768x432.jpgBlackrock to Launch Tokenized Money-Market Funds on EthereumYou have the entity. You have the address. You even have the capital. So why is the regulator still not satisfied? Because under MiCA, substance is an empirical test of whether your business genuinely operates from within the EU, and most applicants underestimate what that actually demands. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/mica-decoded-we-have-an-eu-office-is-not-enough-heres-what-regulators-actually-want-to-see848008COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/header-article-9_nwmk-768x432.pngMiCA Decoded: ‘We Have an EU Office’ Is Not Enough: Here’s What Regulators Actually Want to SeeWith AI-to-AI commerce expected to increase the velocity of money, central banks may find themselves unable to react to machine-speed inflation or flash crashes. Experts suggest that regulation must be embedded directly into the code to prevent cascading failures. The End of Policy ‘Lag’ According to an April 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/sydney-huang-warns-ai-bot-collusion-could-spread-before-regulators-respond848009COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/agentic-ai-warning-2-768x432.jpgSydney Huang Warns AI Bot Collusion Could Spread Before Regulators RespondThe American Gaming Association published its Q1 2026 Gaming Industry Outlook on May 7, the trade group’s biannual sentiment survey conducted by Oxford Economics across 26 senior gaming executives between March 23 and April 8. The headline numbers tell a confident story, but the details below suggest concerns over the growing impact of prediction markets […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/six-months-in-the-aga-exodus-has-reshaped-us-gamblings-lobbying-landscape848010COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/six-months-in-the-aga-exodus-has-reshaped-us-gamblings-lobbying-landscape-768x432.pngSix Months in, the AGA Exodus Has Reshaped US Gambling’s Lobbying LandscapeNigerian fintech pioneer Paga has partnered with the Sui blockchain to integrate cryptocurrency infrastructure into its platform. A Roadmap for Digital Finance Nigerian fintech pioneer Paga has entered a partnership with Sui blockchain, marking the company’s most significant push into crypto infrastructure to date. The collaboration was unveiled on May 7 at Sui Live in […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/nigerian-fintech-paga-expands-into-tokenized-bonds-and-real-estate-through-sui-partnership848011COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sui-paga-collaboration-2-768x432.jpgNigerian Fintech Paga Expands Into Tokenized Bonds and Real Estate Through Sui PartnershipTraditional finance firms are expanding into crypto prediction markets as event-based contracts draw deeper liquidity. Chainalysis said inflows have risen sharply since September 2024, supported by retail traders, market makers, and institutions. Traditional Finance Builds Crypto Prediction Market Rails Major exchanges and financial firms are accelerating work on crypto prediction markets as event-based contracts gain […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/crypto-prediction-markets-move-into-mainstream-finance-as-institutional-interest-grows848012COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/prediction-markets-go-mainstream-768x432.jpgCrypto Prediction Markets Move Into Mainstream Finance as Institutional Interest GrowsSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said regulators should study crypto’s role in retail trading before deciding whether new rules are needed. Her remarks tied crypto to ETFs, options, prediction markets, and perpetual futures. ETF Access and SEC Authority Shape Crypto Debate Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce on May 8, 2026 framed crypto as […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/sec-commissioner-urges-restraint-on-crypto-rules-as-retail-trading-expands847922COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sec-commissioner-hester-peirce-crypto-768x432.jpgSEC Commissioner Urges Restraint on Crypto Rules as Retail Trading ExpandsThe Senate Banking Committee scheduled a May 14 markup for the CLARITY Act, setting up the Senate’s first formal committee debate over digital asset market structure legislation. The executive session will allow lawmakers to debate amendments and determine whether the bill advances toward a full Senate vote. Senate Banking Takes Up Long-Delayed Crypto Bill The […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-markup-senate-banking-sets-may-14-crypto-rules-session847923COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/clarity-act-markup-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Markup: Senate Banking Sets May 14 Crypto Rules SessionCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said a “generational shift” is underway in crypto as he pointed to expanding on-chain finance, stablecoin activity, and AI-driven payments. The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange also cited a tenfold increase in Base stablecoin transaction volume and rising USDC use. Armstrong Frames Coinbase Around Broader On-chain Finance Growth Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-ceo-onchain-economy-has-reached-escape-velocity-amid-generational-shift847924COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-ceo-crypto-generational-shift-768x432.jpgCoinbase CEO: Onchain Economy Has Reached Escape Velocity Amid Generational ShiftThe XRP Ledger Foundation is moving into a more public coordination role across the XRP ecosystem, outlining a broader focus on engineering, operations, and community engagement as it expands collaboration across the XRP Ledger community. XRP Ledger Foundation Formalizes Broader Operating Structure The XRP Ledger Foundation, a nonprofit organization that contributes to, grows, and advocates […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/xrp-ledger-foundation-signals-public-collaboration-push-across-ecosystem847925COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/xrp-ledger-foundation-768x432.jpgXRP Ledger Foundation Signals Public Collaboration Push Across EcosystemThe largest stablecoin company lent $300 million to Titan Holdings in March 2025, part of the Master conglomerate, now involved in one of the largest financial frauds in Brazilian history. The loan was made by Tether Investments, Tether’s VC arm. Tether Introduces Lawsuit to Recover $300M Borrowed to Master Conglomerate Tether has introduced a lawsuit […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/tether-sues-titan-holding-in-brazil-to-recover-300-million-defaulted-loan847926COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-08t164317-507-768x432.pngTether Sues Titan Holding in Brazil to Recover $300 Million Defaulted LoanAI startup Anthropic is weighing a historic $50 billion funding round this summer that could value the company at $900 billion, potentially overtaking rival OpenAI. Closing the Gap with OpenAI Anthropic is reportedly considering raising tens of billions of dollars as early as this summer to fund a sweeping expansion of its computing infrastructure. The […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/anthropic-targets-1t-valuation-as-investors-chase-claudes-enterprise-growth847927COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/anthropic-valuation-2-768x432.jpgAnthropic Targets $1T Valuation as Investors Chase Claude’s Enterprise GrowthThree decentralized finance ( DeFi) protocols managing nearly $1 billion in combined assets have moved or are actively moving their cross-chain infrastructure from Layerzero to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), highlighting a broader push toward different bridging standards. Three DeFi Protocols Pull Nearly $1B From Layerzero After $292M April Exploit Solv Protocol announced this week […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/solv-protocol-and-re-switch-to-chainlink-ccip-moving-nearly-1b-away-from-layerzero847928COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/solv-protocol-and-re-switch-to-chainlink-ccip-moving-nearly-1b-away-from-layerzero-768x432.pngSolv Protocol and Re Switch to Chainlink CCIP, Moving Nearly $1B Away From LayerzeroThe Venezuelan government reiterated a nationwide ban on cryptocurrency mining as the country faces an energy crisis, with demand rising to record levels. Authorities attributed this peak in consumption to the economic growth and an ongoing heat wave. Venezuela Reiterates Crypto Mining Ban, Says Illicit Mining Activities Will be Sanctioned Cryptocurrency mining, as an energy-intensive […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/venezuela-upholds-crypto-mining-ban-as-power-demand-hits-9-year-peak847929COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-1-768x432.pngVenezuela Upholds Crypto Mining Ban as Power Demand Hits 9-Year PeakDespite a surge in traditional equities and heightened military tensions in the Middle East, bitcoin remained stagnant over the last 24 hours, trading sideways near the $80,000 mark. Liquidation Volume Recedes Amid Consolidation Bitcoin traded sideways on Friday as global markets appeared to shrug off the latest skirmishes between the U.S. military and Iran’s Islamic […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-bulls-defend-79200-as-283m-in-long-liquidations-resets-risk847756COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/us-iran-descalation-2-768x432.jpgBitcoin Bulls Defend $79,200 as $28.3M in Long Liquidations Resets RiskPrivacy coins are outperforming most of the crypto market in 2026, with assets like zcash, ycash, monero, zano, and midnight each posting gains tied to rising demand from both institutional and retail players, record onchain usage, and a global pushback against financial surveillance. Privacy Coin Sector Roars Back Zcash (ZEC) touched $600 during intra-week trading […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/privacy-coins-reclaim-spotlight-amid-global-pushback-against-financial-surveillance847757COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/privacy-coins-reclaim-spotlight-amid-global-pushback-against-financial-surveillance-768x432.pngPrivacy Coins Reclaim Spotlight Amid Global Pushback Against Financial SurveillanceTucker Carlson told his audience that financial markets are no longer free or open, calling their behavior during the ongoing Iran conflict not just strange but deliberately manufactured. Tucker Carlson: ‘Markets Are Doing Things You Would Not Expect Markets to Do’ The comments came against a backdrop that has left many analysts searching for explanations. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/tucker-carlson-calls-markets-fake-after-60-days-of-middle-east-conflict847758COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tucker-carlson-calls-markets-fake-after-60-days-of-middle-east-conflict-768x432.pngTucker Carlson Calls Markets ‘Fake’ After 60 Days of Middle East ConflictSEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled a broader shift toward onchain market frameworks, pointing to possible rulemaking for trading systems, broker-dealer activity, clearing functions, and crypto vaults. He said hybrid platforms may require clearer securities treatment. Atkins Maps Broader SEC Shift Toward Onchain Frameworks Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins on May 8 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/sec-targets-onchain-trading-rules-and-crypto-vault-oversight847759COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/sec-onchain-and-crypto-vault-oversight-768x432.jpgSEC Targets Onchain Trading Rules and Crypto Vault OversightThis sponsored press release was provided by Wadoozie and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. The meme coin space has spent the last two cycles cycling through the same loop of tickers, trending hashtags, and short-lived hype. Wadoozie is launching with […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/new-meme-coin-wadoozie-sets-fair-launch-for-may-27th-on-ethereum847760COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wa_nwmk-768x432.jpgNew Meme Coin Wadoozie Sets Fair Launch for May 27th on EthereumThe government expects this system to be in operation later this year, aiming to lower costs and speed up transactions involving government bonds. Digital asset developer Progmat will serve as the secretariat for the organization undertaking this tokenization endeavor. Japan Taps Blockchain For Speeding Up Government Bond Trading Blockchain is making inroads in all aspects […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/japan-to-enter-the-blockchain-era-with-round-the-clock-government-bond-trading847761COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/untitled-1-768x432.pngJapan to Enter the Blockchain Era with Round-the-Clock Government Bond TradingCoinbase said AWS failures disrupted core trading services after errors spread across multiple zones. The company traced the outage to use1-az4 in AWS’s US-EAST-1 Region. Coinbase Points to AWS Failures After Trading Services Went Down Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) disclosed through Coinbase Support that a May 7 outage disrupted core trading services after failures […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-points-to-multi-zone-aws-failures-behind-outage847762COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-outage-aws-failures-768x432.jpgCoinbase Points to Multi-Zone AWS Failures Behind OutageIowa now requires crypto ATM operators to obtain money transmission licenses and comply with expanded state reporting and oversight requirements. The law also broadens enforcement authority, including penalties of up to $100,000 for violating injunctions tied to digital financial asset kiosk enforcement actions. Iowa Adds Penalties and Oversight for Crypto Kiosks Iowa Attorney General Brenna […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/iowa-signs-crypto-atm-licensing-and-oversight-bill-into-law847763COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iowa-crypto-atm-law-1-768x432.jpgIowa Signs Crypto ATM Licensing and Oversight Bill Into LawA wallet address associated with crypto investment firm Metalpha has moved nearly $20 million worth of ether into Binance, adding fresh selling pressure on a token already contending with bearish sentiment. Large Exchange Inflow Signals Potential Sell-off A wallet identified by Lookonchain as being tied to Metalpha, a Hong Kong-based crypto asset management firm, transferred […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/metalpha-related-wallet-offloads-20m-in-eth-to-binance-amid-whale-sell-off847635COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/metalpha-linked-wallet-offloads-20m-in-eth-to-binance-amid-whale-sell-off-768x432.jpgMetalpha Related Wallet Offloads $20M in ETH to Binance Amid Whale Sell-offA mysterious crypto whale with alleged ties to industry veteran Erik Voorhees has added another $6.67 million in ether to a position that has already accumulated more than $266 million worth of the token. Massive Accumulation Adds to $266M Position A crypto whale identified by onchain analysts as linked to Erik Voorhees, co-founder of Shapeshift […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/whale-potentially-linked-to-erik-voorhees-spends-another-667m-on-eth847636COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/whale-potentially-linked-to-erik-voorhees-spends-another-6-67m-on-eth-768x432.jpgWhale Potentially Linked to Erik Voorhees Spends Another $6.67M on ETHA mysterious crypto whale, previously tagged by on-chain analysts as industry veteran Erik Voorhees, added another $6.67 million in ether to a position that has already accumulated more than $266 million worth of the token. Voorhees, however, explicitly denied ownership of the address. Massive Accumulation Adds to $266M Position A crypto whale identified by onchain […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/mysterious-whale-buys-667m-in-eth-following-false-erik-voorhees-link847764COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/whale-potentially-linked-to-erik-voorhees-spends-another-6-67m-on-eth-768x432.jpgMysterious Whale Buys $6.67M in ETH Following False Erik Voorhees LinkTether has blacklisted 371 addresses and frozen approximately $515 million worth of USDT across the Ethereum and Tron networks over the past 30 days, new data shows. Escalating Compliance Measures According to data from Blocksec’s USDT Freeze Tracker, Tether blacklisted 371 addresses on Ethereum and Tron combined. Of those, 329 freeze actions were executed on […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/tether-freezes-515-million-in-usdt-across-371-addresses-in-30-days847637COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tether-freezes-515-million-in-usdt-across-371-addresses-in-30-days-768x432.jpgTether Freezes $515 Million in USDT Across 371 Addresses in 30 DaysRobinhood’s Vlad Tenev revealed the U.S. is on the verge of passing the Crypto Clarity Act, legislation that would establish a formal regulatory framework for digital assets in America for the first time. Landmark Legislation for Digital Finance The co-founder and chief executive of Robinhood said Friday that the U.S. is finalizing the passage of […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/robinhood-ceo-says-us-very-close-to-passing-crypto-clarity-act847638COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/robinhood-ceo-says-u-s--very-close-to-passing-crypto-clarity-act-768x432.jpgRobinhood CEO Says US ‘Very Close’ to Passing Crypto Clarity ActCoinbase disclosed during its Q1 2026 earnings call that it purchased $88 million worth of bitcoin during the quarter, marking a significant addition to the publicly listed exchange’s corporate treasury. Strong Accumulation Signal Coinbase, the only major U.S.-listed cryptocurrency exchange, added bitcoin to its corporate treasury during the first quarter of 2026, disclosing a purchase […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-buys-88-million-worth-of-bitcoin-in-q1-2026847639COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-buys-88-million-worth-of-bitcoin-in-q1-2026-768x432.jpgCoinbase Buys $88 Million Worth of Bitcoin in Q1 2026Coinbase’s exchange went dark for over two hours on Friday after an Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage disrupted trading access for thousands of users worldwide. Major Disruption Affects Withdrawals, Trades Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume, experienced a significant service disruption Friday morning after an outage at Amazon Web Services […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-exchange-experiences-degraded-performance-for-over-two-hours-after-aws-outage847640COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-exchange-experiences-degraded-performance-for-over-two-hours-after-aws-outage-768x432.jpgCoinbase Exchange Experiences “Degraded Performance” for Over Two Hours After AWS OutageFlutter Entertainment announced a leadership transition at FanDuel, with Chief Executive Amy Howe departing after five years and Christian Genetski stepping into the CEO role. The departure was confirmed alongside Flutter’s Q1 2026 results. Genetski Takes Over While Flutter Names Group-Level President Per the press release, Howe will receive severance of $4,370,828 – equal to […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/flutter-restructures-us-operations-as-fanduel-ceo-howe-departs-with-437m-severance847534COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/flutter-restructures-us-operations-as-fanduel-ceo-howe-departs-with-4-37m-severance-768x432.pngFlutter Restructures US Operations as FanDuel CEO Howe Departs With $4.37M SeverancePayward Inc., the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, announced on Thursday that it has agreed to acquire Hong Kong-based Reap Technologies Holdings for up to $600 million in a mix of cash and stock, in a deal that values Payward at $20 billion. Payward Locks in $600M Reap Acquisition as Stablecoin Card Market Tops […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kraken-parent-payward-buys-reap-technologies-for-600m-to-build-stablecoin-payment-rails847535COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kraken-parent-payward-buys-reap-technologies-for-600-million-to-build-stablecoin-payment-rails-768x432.pngKraken Parent Payward Buys Reap Technologies for $600M to Build Stablecoin Payment RailsBermuda is transitioning from blockchain experimentation to practical implementation with the announcement of a new USDC stablecoin airdrop and a merchant onboarding program. Strategic Expansion of USDC Airdrops Bermuda is expanding its push into digital currency by launching a new stablecoin distribution and a comprehensive merchant onboarding program, Premier David Burt announced on May 6. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bermuda-pushes-new-usdc-airdrop-as-premier-burt-targets-local-merchants847536COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bermuda-usdc-2-768x432.jpgBermuda Pushes New USDC Airdrop as Premier Burt Targets Local MerchantsAn analysis shared by Cryptoquant indicates bitcoin must reclaim and hold $88,880 before traders can confirm a BTC bottom. UTXO age bands identified several realized price levels where trapped buyers could add resistance during recovery attempts. Bitcoin UTXO Age Bands Show What Could Confirm a BTC Bottom Cryptoquant, an on-chain and market data analytics firm, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-must-hold-8888k-to-confirm-a-btc-bottom-analysis847537COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/btc-bottom-resistance-levels-768x432.jpgBitcoin Must Hold $88.88K to Confirm a BTC Bottom, AnalysisGenius Sports reported first-quarter 2026 results after absorbing three of the largest iGaming and sports betting affiliate properties into its sports-data platform, with Casino.org, Casino Guru, and Covers.com now inside the company’s combined media and advertising operation following the May 1 close of the $1.2bn Legend acquisition. The London-based, NYSE-listed sports tech company beat consensus […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/genius-sports-absorbs-key-igaming-affiliates-as-q2-forecast-doubles-ebitda847538COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/nyseeeeeee-768x432.pngGenius Sports Absorbs key iGaming Affiliates as Q2 Forecast Doubles EBITDACoinbase reported record crypto market share as derivatives, stablecoins, and on-chain products gained traction. The company posted $202 billion in quarterly trading volume and said retail derivatives annualized revenue topped $200 million. Coinbase Hits Record Market Share as Derivatives Revenue Tops $200 Million Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) reported on May 7 that its first-quarter […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-reports-86-record-market-share-and-200-million-derivatives-revenue847539COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-q1-768x432.jpgCoinbase Reports 8.6% Record Market Share and $200 Million Derivatives RevenueThe leading prediction market closed its Series F funding round, led by Coatue, to reach institutions, which are Kalshi’s next target audience. The move comes as the company reported an astounding rise in annualized volume, going from $52 billion to $178 billion over the last six months. Kalshi Closes Series F Funding Round, Reaches $22 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kalshi-hits-22-billion-valuation-after-massive-1-billion-series-f-funding-round847540COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-07t140234-306-768x432.pngKalshi Hits $22 Billion Valuation After Massive $1 Billion Series F Funding RoundA federal court has sentenced a California man to 78 months in prison for his role in a social engineering conspiracy that authorities say stole more than $250 million in cryptocurrency. The ‘Instrument of Last Resort’ A U.S. federal court has sentenced a California man to 6 1/2 years in prison for his role in […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/california-man-gets-6-years-as-fbi-ties-250m-crypto-heists-to-home-burglaries847541COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/firro-burglary-2-768x432.jpgCalifornia Man Gets 6½ Years as FBI Ties $250M Crypto Heists to Home BurglariesSenate Banking Committee action on the CLARITY Act is reportedly moving closer, with draft text circulated to select industry members before a potential Thursday vote. Unresolved bracketed sections, stablecoin rewards, and ethics restrictions remain central issues. Senate Banking Draft Moves Toward Thursday Committee Vote The Senate Banking Committee is reportedly moving closer to action on […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-draft-circulates-ahead-of-potential-senate-vote-report847368COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/senate-clarity-act-markup-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Draft Circulates Ahead of Potential Senate Vote, ReportEric Trump has hyped the future of the crypto market, stressing that cryptocurrency is being adopted by large Wall Street companies like Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, and JPMorgan. In parallel, Trump also stated that digital assets democratized finance for everyday people. Eric Trump Predicts Explosive Growth of the Crypto Market While the cryptocurrency industry has […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/eric-trump-at-consensus-2026-why-big-finances-crypto-shift-is-just-the-beginning847369COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-07t100858-891-768x432.pngEric Trump at Consensus 2026: Why Big Finance’s Crypto Shift is Just the BeginningBitcoin reversed its weekly gains, dropping from a multi-month high of $82,833 to an intraday low of $79,500. The Iran Peace Deal Factor On May 7, bitcoin reversed course, dipping below $80,000 to effectively erase gains made since Monday. As shown by the daily chart, the top cryptocurrency—which reached a multi-month high of $82,833 some […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-drops-below-80k-as-iran-rejects-trump-deal-and-traders-dump-91m-in-longs847370COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/us-iran-disagreements-3-768x432.jpgBitcoin Drops Below $80K as Iran Rejects Trump Deal and Traders Dump $91M in LongsCoinbase added x402 and wallet infrastructure to Amazon Bedrock Agentcore Payments, expanding payment tools for AI agents. The integration supports governed micropayments and USDC settlement across Base and Solana. Coinbase Gives Amazon Bedrock Agents Wallet Capabilities Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on May 7, 2026, that Amazon Bedrock Agentcore Payments now integrates its x402 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-gives-amazon-bedrock-agents-wallet-tools-with-usdc-settlement847371COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-agent-wallet-768x432.jpgCoinbase Gives Amazon Bedrock Agents Wallet Tools With USDC SettlementThe Ministry of Economy and Finance has officially confirmed that South Korea will begin taxing virtual assets starting January 2027. Official Stance on Implementation Timeline A top South Korean finance official reportedly confirmed that the government intends to begin taxing virtual assets in January as originally scheduled, marking the first time the Ministry of Economy […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/south-korea-pushes-22-crypto-tax-on-gains-above-1850-starting-in-january847372COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/korea-crypto-tax-2-768x432.jpgSouth Korea Pushes 22% Crypto Tax on Gains Above $1,850 Starting in January21shares launched the 21shares Canton Network ETF on Nasdaq, giving U.S. investors regulated exposure to Canton Coin through a traditional investment vehicle. The product marks the first U.S. ETF designed to provide direct access to the Canton Network ecosystem. 21shares Brings Canton Network Exposure to US ETF Investors 21shares announced on May 7 the launch […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/21shares-launches-first-us-canton-network-etf-on-nasdaq847373COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/21shares-canton-etf-768x432.jpg21shares Launches First US Canton Network ETF on NasdaqBitwise is entering tokenized funds by taking over USCC, a $277.8 million crypto carry fund that will keep its ticker, smart contracts, and token address. The move gives Bitwise its first tokenized fund while Superstate continues supporting the onchain infrastructure. Bitwise Enters Tokenized Funds With USCC Management Shift Bitwise Asset Management announced May 7 that […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitwise-enters-tokenized-fund-market-with-278m-uscc-takeover847374COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitwise-tokenized-fund-768x432.jpgBitwise Enters Tokenized Fund Market With $278M USCC TakeoverFederal investigators are examining oil futures trades totaling more than $2.6 billion. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are probing large bets placed before Iran-related announcements from President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. DOJ and CFTC Probe Oil Futures Bets Before Iran Updates The Department of Justice […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/doj-cftc-probe-26b-oil-trades-before-trump-and-iran-statements-report847375COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/doj-cftc-probes-oil-trades-trump-iran-war-768x432.jpgDOJ, CFTC Probe $2.6B Oil Trades Before Trump and Iran Statements: ReportThis sponsored press release was provided by Alchemy Pay and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Alchemy Pay today announced the launch of the Alchemy Chain mainnet, marking a major milestone in its evolution toward building a globally compliant stablecoin payment […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/the-alchemy-chain-mainnet-is-live847376COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/alchemcychain_nwmk-768x432.jpgThe Alchemy Chain Mainnet is LiveJohn Bollinger, inventor of the Bollinger Bands and founder of Bollinger Capital Management, one of the better-regarded trading indicators, believes the bear market affecting the crypto industry is finally subsiding, stating that his trend model had turned positive for bitcoin. Bollinger Bands Inventor Signals Start of New Bull Market While the crypto industry has faced […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/fully-invested-bollinger-bands-creator-officially-calls-a-new-bitcoin-bull-market847377COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-07t083321-592-768x432.png‘Fully Invested’: Bollinger Bands Creator Officially Calls a New Bitcoin Bull MarketCore Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ) is expanding its Oklahoma footprint through a $421 million acquisition of a neighboring bitcoin mining operation, as the company races to assemble gigawatt-scale power capacity for AI and high-performance computing customers. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/core-scientific-buys-polaris-bitcoin-mine-for-421m-oklahoma-ai-power-expansion847255COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/emergymag_nwmk-768x432.pngCore Scientific Buys Polaris Bitcoin Mine for $421M Oklahoma AI Power ExpansionTo combat fraud by so-called influencers, Quantmap co-founder Ivan Patriki encourages investors to vet influencers by looking for authentic, cross-platform engagement. The Collapse of Influence A study conducted in late 2024 pulled back the curtain on the “shill culture” permeating the Web3 ecosystem after revealing that a staggering 76% of X-based influencers leveraged their platforms […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/quantmap-co-founder-warns-single-platform-influencers-could-be-hiding-botted-fans847256COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/patriki-2-768x432.jpgQuantmap Co-Founder Warns Single-Platform Influencers Could Be Hiding Botted FansHut 8 (NASDAQ: HUT) shares jumped 30% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the company announced a new 15-year AI infrastructure lease that expands its push into hyperscale data center development. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/hut-8-surges-30-after-landing-second-ai-data-center-lease-worth-98-billion847257COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hu8_nwmk-768x432.jpgHut 8 Surges 30% After Landing Second AI Data Center Lease Worth $9.8 BillionToncoin jumped 32% to $2.89, marking a 110% increase since Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced a major strategic shift and a sixfold fee reduction. The ‘Regime Change’: Bringing TON Back in-House The native token of The Open Network, Toncoin (TON), rose to $2.89, surging by nearly 32% in 24 hours. The jump continued an ascent […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/toncoin-jumps-32-in-24-hours-as-pavel-durov-pushes-telegram-deeper-into-ton847258COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ton-surge-2-768x432.jpgToncoin Jumps 32% in 24 Hours as Pavel Durov Pushes Telegram Deeper Into TONThe possibility of alien disclosure has risen, with Polymarket traders estimating a 20% chance for alien life to be confirmed by the U.S. government this year. Recently, reports of meetings between church pastors and intelligence officers have surged, allegedly to prepare for an upcoming reveal event. Alien Disclosure Odds Rise Among Reports Of Intelligence Meetings […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/polymarket-odds-hit-20-for-the-us-government-to-confirm-alien-life-in-2026847259COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-06t165703-102-768x432.pngPolymarket Odds Hit 20% for the US Government to Confirm Alien Life in 2026Ondo Finance has successfully piloted the first near-real-time, cross-border redemption of a tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, leveraging the XRP Ledger and Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network to bridge public blockchain and traditional banking. Integration of Public and Private Infrastructure Ondo Finance, a leader in the tokenized asset space, announced May 6 the successful completion of the first […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ondo-finance-clears-first-xrp-ledger-treasury-redemption-into-singapore-bank847260COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ripple-ondo-finance-2-768x432.jpgOndo Finance Clears First XRP Ledger Treasury Redemption Into Singapore BankA Kenyan court has ordered the weeklong detention of a man accused of operating a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform. Suspicious App Triggered Investigation A Kenyan court ordered the weeklong detention of the alleged operator of a fraudulent cryptocurrency-themed investment platform, as detectives investigate a multilayered scheme that collected about $440,000 from unsuspecting investors. The order […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kenyan-court-detains-man-7-days-over-440000-crypto-app-fraud-probe847261COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kenyan-court-2-768x432.jpgKenyan Court Detains Man 7 Days Over $440,000 Crypto App Fraud ProbeKraken has launched regulated crypto spot margin trading for eligible U.S. users on Kraken Pro, offering up to 10x leverage without accredited investor status. The service runs through Kraken Derivatives US and includes collateral controls, liquidation levels, and risk disclosures. Kraken Expands Regulated Trading Access Crypto exchange Kraken has expanded its U.S. trading offering by […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kraken-launches-us-spot-margin-trading-with-up-to-10x-leverage847262COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kraken-margin-trading-768x432.jpgKraken Launches US Spot Margin Trading With up to 10x LeverageA multistate coalition told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that sports-related prediction markets should remain under state gambling oversight, arguing the contracts function as wagers rather than financial derivatives. The attorneys general said these products closely resemble traditional sportsbook wagers on winners, spreads, totals, and player statistics. States Say Sports Markets Belong Under Gambling Oversight […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/prediction-market-fight-deepens-as-40-states-push-back-on-cftc847143COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/40-states-tell-cftc-prediction-markets-768x432.jpgPrediction Market Fight Deepens as 40 States Push Back on CFTCEvernorth is expanding its leadership team as it moves toward a planned public listing. The company said the strategy is designed to support institutional adoption of XRP through a regulated public-company structure. Evernorth Expands Leadership Team Evernorth Holdings Inc. announced on May 5, 2026, that it is expanding its leadership team with new board members […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/evernorth-adding-ripple-legal-chief-to-board-ahead-of-xrp-treasury-push847144COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/evernorth-new-board-members-ripple-clo-xrp-768x432.jpgEvernorth Adding Ripple Legal Chief to Board Ahead of XRP Treasury PushCircle urged the OCC to finalize clear, consistently applied GENIUS Act rules for payment stablecoin issuers. The company said the proposed framework should support reliable redemption and strong risk controls for regulated digital payment instruments. Circle Backs National Stablecoin Licensing Standards Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) revealed May 5 that it had submitted comments on […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/circle-urges-occ-to-finalize-strong-genius-act-stablecoin-rules847145COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/occ-circle-comments-genius-act-768x432.jpgCircle Urges OCC to Finalize Strong GENIUS Act Stablecoin RulesCoinbase has expanded its derivatives lineup with gold and silver perpetual futures for eligible traders outside the United States, giving eligible users access to precious metals exposure through crypto-based market infrastructure. Crypto Exchange Adds Gold and Silver Perpetual Futures Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on May 6 that it began offering gold and silver […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-adds-gold-and-silver-perps-with-usdc-settlement-and-up-to-25x-leverage847146COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-gold-silver-perps-768x432.jpgCoinbase Adds Gold and Silver Perps With USDC Settlement and up to 25x LeverageA Sporting San Miguelito player publicly accused his own teammate of match-fixing in a series of Instagram posts following a May 2 Liga Panamena de Futbol fixture, triggering a formal league investigation five weeks before Panama plays in the FIFA World Cup. Gustavo Herrera named goalkeeper Jose Calderón—a 40-year-old veteran with 44 caps for the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/panama-player-accuses-world-cup-veteran-teammate-of-match-fixing-after-own-goal847147COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/panama-player-accuses-world-cup-veteran-teammate-of-match-fixing-after-own-goal-768x432.pngPanama Player Accuses World Cup Veteran Teammate of Match-Fixing After Own GoalCrypto-native operators Stake and Roobet lead Canada’s online gambling market five weeks before the country co-hosts the FIFA World Cup, with offshore platforms continuing to dominate every province except Ontario. According to the 2025 USA and Canada iGaming Landscape Report from market analytics firm Blask, the top five Canadian operators capture more than 60% of […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/crypto-native-operators-lead-canadas-offshore-igaming-surge-as-world-cup-approaches847148COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/canda-768x432.pngCrypto-Native Operators Lead Canada’s Offshore iGaming Surge as World Cup ApproachesBitcoin reached a multi-month high of $82,833 following President Trump’s announcement of a pause in Gulf ship escorts and reports of a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. Geopolitical Shifts Drive Bitcoin to Multi-Month High Bitcoin surged to another multi-month high on Wednesday, May 6, after President Donald Trump announced a pause to an operation to escort ships […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitfinex-analysts-flag-84766-trigger-as-bitcoin-tests-81500-after-sharp-reversal847149COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/trump-iran-stalemate-2-768x432.jpgBitfinex Analysts Flag $84,766 Trigger as Bitcoin Tests $81,500 After Sharp ReversalBabylon Labs and Gomining have announced plans to integrate their infrastructure, allowing bitcoin holders to lock their BTC into the former’s trustless vaults and earn native mining rewards from Gomining’s operations, all without wrapping, bridging, or surrendering custody of their coins. Key Takeaways: Babylon and Gomining announced a Trustless Bitcoin Vault (TBV) integration for up […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/babylon-and-gomining-plan-to-activate-up-to-1000-btc-via-trustless-vaults846957COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/babylon-and-gomining-plan-to-activate-up-to-1000-btc-via-trustless-vaults-768x432.jpgBabylon and Gomining Plan to Activate Up to 1,000 BTC via Trustless VaultsThis sponsored press release was provided by Teamz Summit 2026 and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Tokyo, Japan – May 2026. TEAMZ Inc. has confirmed that TEAMZ Summit will return in 2027, following the conclusion of TEAMZ Summit 2026 – […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/teamz-summit-returns-in-2027-following-landmark-tokyo-edition846958COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/daf_nwmk-768x432.pngTEAMZ Summit Returns in 2027 Following Landmark Tokyo EditionFollowing a $300 million exploit on April 18, 2026, KelpDAO has publicly challenged LayerZero Labs’ account of the incident, alleging that the bridge provider is deflecting blame for its own infrastructure failures. The Dispute Over Network Configuration KelpDAO has issued a blistering response to Layerzero Labs following an April 18 exploit that drained more than […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kelpdao-slams-layerzero-after-300m-exploit-shifts-rseth-to-chainlink-ccip846959COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kelpdao-layerzero-3-768x432.jpgKelpDAO Slams Layerzero After $300M Exploit, Shifts rsETH to Chainlink CCIPThe two international crude benchmarks recovered after falling hard in the early morning when President Trump reiterated that his Administration was nearing a peace agreement with Iran. The catalyst? The alleged establishment of the “Persian Gulf Strait Authority” to oversee Hormuz’s transit. Oil Prices Bounce After Iran Establishes New Persian Gulf Strait Authority Oil prices […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/market-whiplash-oil-sinks-to-88-then-spikes-as-iran-claims-control-of-hormuz846960COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-06t104438-658-768x432.pngMarket Whiplash: Oil Sinks to $88, Then Spikes as Iran Claims Control of HormuzA trader deposited roughly 500,000 USDC into the decentralized perpetuals platform Hyperliquid early Wednesday and leveraged it 40 times, opening a $20.32 million bitcoin short with a liquidation threshold sitting at $82,236, just over 1% above bitcoin’s current trading level. Key Takeaways: Trader 0x128e opened a $20.32M, 40x BTC short on Hyperliquid, per Lookonchain. The […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/hyperliquid-whale-faces-203m-wipeout-as-bitcoin-nears-82236-liquidation-price846961COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hyperliquid-whale-faces-20-3m-wipeout-as-bitcoin-nears-82236-liquidation-price-768x432.jpgHyperliquid Whale Faces $20.3M Wipeout as Bitcoin Nears $82,236 Liquidation PriceThis article was written by Bitcoin.com News on behalf of BiggerZ. This is sponsored content produced by the Bitcoin.com News editorial team. The continued expansion of cryptocurrency is reshaping digital industries beyond finance, including online casinos and sportsbooks. According to industry observations, crypto-based betting platforms have gained traction as users seek faster transaction speeds and […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/biggerz-crypto-igaming-platform-exploring-fast-payouts-sports-markets-and-flexible-access-in-2026846962COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/biggerz_nwmk-768x432.jpgBiggerZ Crypto iGaming Platform: Exploring Fast Payouts, Sports Markets, and Flexible Access in 2026The Wall Street titan has now launched crypto trading for a small portion of its customers under its E*Trade platform, as the company plans to offer more investment options linked to the cryptocurrency asset class. Morgan Stanley is also undercutting its rivals on fees. Morgan Stanley Rolls Out Crypto Trading Pilot on E*Trade Giants of […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/morgan-stanley-enters-the-crypto-trading-war-with-aggressive-50-basis-point-fees846963COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-06t084759-771-768x432.pngMorgan Stanley Enters the Crypto Trading War With Aggressive 50-Basis-Point FeesPrivacy trading infrastructure Gh0st has officially launched on BNB Chain, deploying a multi-wallet orchestration system that severs the onchain link between a user’s primary address and their actual trade execution. Key Takeaways: Gh0st has launched on BNB Chain, routing trades through dozens of wallets to mask user addresses. BNB Chain’s 2026 roadmap targets native privacy […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/gh0st-privacy-protocol-goes-live-on-bnb-chain-breaks-wallet-to-trade-links846964COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gh0st-privacy-protocol-goes-live-on-bnb-chain-breaks-wallet-to-trade-links-768x432.jpgGh0st Privacy Protocol Goes Live on BNB Chain, Breaks Wallet-to-Trade LinksOn Wednesday morning, bitcoin roared past $82,000, marking a 7% since the beginning of the month and pushing its market capitalization to $1.64 trillion. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin climbed to $82,000 on May 6, gaining over $5,000 in value as geopolitical tensions eased. The rally pushed the total crypto economy past $2.8 trillion and sparked $54.6 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/crypto-traders-liquidate-66m-shorts-as-bitcoin-spikes-past-82000-level846965COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/btc-breach-82000-768x432.jpgCrypto Traders Liquidate $66M Shorts as Bitcoin Spikes Past $82,000 LevelGomining, one of the world’s top-10 bitcoin miners with five million users, has unveiled GoBTC at Consensus Miami 2026, an open payment protocol delivering instant authorization and onchain bitcoin settlement within 12 hours, at a 0.2% merchant fee. Key Takeaways: Gomining launched GoBTC at Consensus Miami in May 2026, targeting 12-hour BTC settlement at a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/gomining-launches-gobtc-at-consensus-miami-targeting-bitcoins-long-awaited-payments-layer846966COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gomining-launches-gobtc-at-consensus-miami-targeting-bitcoins-long-awaited-payments-layer-768x432.jpgGomining Launches GoBTC at Consensus Miami, Targeting Bitcoin’s Long-Awaited Payments LayerBinance has rolled out a new safety feature called ‘Withdraw Protection,’ letting users freeze outgoing transfers from their accounts for up to seven days, a direct response to a global surge in violent physical attacks targeting crypto holders. Key Takeaways: Binance launched ‘Withdraw Protection’ on May 4, offering users a provision to block outgoing transfers […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/binance-launches-withdraw-protection-as-crypto-wrench-attacks-rise-75846850COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/binance-launches-withdraw-protection-as-crypto-wrench-attacks-rise-75-768x432.jpgBinance Launches ‘Withdraw Protection’ as Crypto Wrench Attacks Rise 75%Michael Saylor has signaled that Strategy, the world’s largest corporate bitcoin holder, may sell a portion of its BTC to meet preferred stock dividend obligations, a significant departure from the firm’s founding promise to never liquidate its cryptocurrency reserves. Key Takeaways: Saylor said Strategy may sell BTC to pay dividends in May 2026, reversing its […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/strategy-may-sell-bitcoin-to-fund-dividends-saylor-breaks-from-never-sell-stance846851COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strategy-may-sell-bitcoin-to-fund-dividends-saylor-breaks-from-never-sell-stance-768x432.jpgStrategy May Sell Bitcoin to Fund Dividends, Saylor Breaks From ‘Never Sell’ StanceZano is set to open native ZANO to EVM networks, TON, and Solana through a non-custodial bridging mechanism tied to its upcoming Hard Fork 6, slated for Q2 2026. Key Takeaways: Zano’s Hard Fork 6, targeted for Q2 2026, introduces Gateway Addresses enabling trustless bridging of native ZANO to EVM, TON, and Solana networks. The […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/zano-prepares-trustless-cross-chain-bridge-for-native-zano-after-hard-fork-6846852COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/zano-prepares-trustless-cross-chain-bridge-for-native-zano-after-hard-fork-6-768x432.pngZano Prepares Trustless Cross-Chain Bridge for Native ZANO After Hard Fork 6On May 4, decentralized finance protocol Aave filed an emergency motion to lift a restraining notice that has frozen $71 million in recovered ethereum. Key Takeaways: Aave filed a May 4 motion to vacate a court order freezing $71 million in ETH recovered from a recent exploit. ZachXBT alleged the freeze involves fraudulent claims, impacting […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/aave-challenges-71m-freeze-seeking-fast-ruling-to-restart-restitution-for-users846853COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/aave-motion-may-4-768x432.jpgAave Challenges $71M Freeze, Seeking Fast Ruling to Restart Restitution for UsersA group of banking associations has recently addressed the public draft of the Clarity Act, which “falls short” of prohibiting the payment of yield and interest on stablecoins. The issue has created a divide among banks, with some supporting and others rejecting the proposal. Key Takeaways: Rejecting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act over a […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/banks-reject-stablecoin-yield-compromise-demanding-stricter-crypto-limits846854COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-05t171206-110-768x432.pngBanks Reject Stablecoin Yield Compromise, Demanding Stricter Crypto LimitsBullish agreed to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion, aiming to connect digital assets with shareholder recordkeeping. The deal would create a global transfer agent for tokenized securities and includes $1.85 billion of assumed debt. Key Takeaways: Bullish plans to acquire Equiniti in a $4.2 billion stock-and-debt transaction. Equiniti brings nearly 3,000 issuer clients and more […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bullish-announces-42b-equiniti-deal-to-build-tokenized-securities-transfer-agent846855COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bullish-acquisition-768x432.jpgBullish Announces $4.2B Equiniti Deal to Build Tokenized Securities Transfer AgentBitcoin’s upside remains tied to macro stability as BTC trades near $81,000. Wintermute said strengthening on-chain data and ETF inflows have not yet confirmed an independent breakout. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin approached $82,000 resistance but still lacks confirmation of a sustained breakout. ETF inflows reached $2.6 billion, while late outflows signaled weakening demand. Macro factors, including […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-bull-case-hinges-on-macro-conditions-wintermute-says846730COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wintermute-market-update-bitcoin-macro-conditions-768x432.jpgBitcoin’s Bull Case Hinges on Macro Conditions, Wintermute SaysCoinbase will cut about 700 employees as it restructures around weaker crypto market conditions and artificial intelligence-driven productivity gains. The company said the 14% workforce reduction is meant to manage expenses, streamline operations, and position Coinbase for the AI era. Key Takeaways: Coinbase will reduce its workforce by about 14%, affecting roughly 700 employees. Restructuring […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-cuts-14-of-workforce-targets-leaner-ai-era-model846731COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-cutting-jobs-768x432.jpgCoinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce, Targets Leaner AI-Era ModelKraken and Moneygram are linking crypto balances to cash withdrawals through a global pickup network. The partnership supports local-currency payouts across hundreds of fiat currencies and more than 100 countries. Key Takeaways: Kraken partnered with Moneygram to support crypto-to-cash withdrawals across more than 100 countries. Customers can access local currency through Moneygram’s regulated international cash […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/kraken-moneygram-expand-crypto-off-ramps-across-100-countries846732COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/moneygram-kraken-partnership-768x432.jpgKraken, Moneygram Expand Crypto Off-Ramps Across 100+ CountriesOnline gambling operator Stake officially launched in Mexico on Monday, going live through stake.mx under a permit-based structure overseen by SEGOB, the Ministry of the Interior. The company is operating as an agent under a license agreement with intermediary firm Uno Capali, a structure commonly used in Mexico, where new federal gambling permits are rarely […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/stake-launches-regulated-mexico-operation-five-weeks-before-world-cup-kickoff846733COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/stake-launches-regulated-mexico-operation-five-weeks-before-world-cup-kickoff-768x432.pngStake Launches Regulated Mexico Operation Five Weeks Before World Cup KickoffStrategy reported a $12.54 billion net loss in the first quarter of 2026 as bitcoin valuation losses overwhelmed revenue growth and active financing. The quarter showed how its bitcoin treasury model can scale quickly while exposing investors to sharp earnings volatility. Key Takeaways: Strategy posted a $12.54 billion net loss in Q1 2026 driven by […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/strategy-posts-1254b-loss-as-bitcoin-holdings-reach-818334-btc846734COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strategy-earnings-768x432.jpgStrategy Posts $12.54B Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Reach 818,334 BTCThe solution, which uses zero-knowledge proofs to verify every transfer, will allow companies moving large volumes to maintain the secrecy of these movements, improving transaction confidentiality. The system implementation encompasses KYT screening from regulators. Key Takeaways: Polygon partnered with Hinkal to launch a ZKP-powered private payment solution for USDC and USDT. Polygon claims this release […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/polygon-unveils-private-stablecoin-payments-to-lure-traditional-finance846735COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-05t132252-305-768x432.pngPolygon Unveils Private Stablecoin Payments to Lure Traditional FinanceBitcoin surged past the $81,000 milestone for the first time in months, reaching an intraday peak of $81,714. Despite brief periods of volatility, the cryptocurrency maintained strong support above $81,500, marking a 7% weekly gain. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $81,714 on May 5 as the Trump administration worked to de-escalate Middle East tensions. The rally […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-bulls-defend-80500-support-driving-7-weekly-surge-to-163-trillion-cap846736COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-17-768x432.jpgBitcoin Bulls Defend $80,500 Support, Driving 7% Weekly Surge to $1.63 Trillion CapThe funds will focus on supporting founders who build solutions around crypto, including payments, financial services, creator platforms, and decentralized infrastructure, which produce lasting value by turning solutions into usable products. Key Takeaways: A16z Crypto launched its $2.2B Crypto Fund 5 to help startups build the next era of financial tech. Chris Dixon noted stablecoins […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/a16z-crypto-unveils-22-billion-fund-to-build-the-next-wave-of-financial-innovation846737COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-05t120946-660-768x432.pngA16z Crypto Unveils $2.2 Billion Fund to Build the ‘Next Wave’ of Financial InnovationBitcoin and ether are recovering on fundamentally different supply and demand structures in 2026, according to a new Cryptoquant analysis. The divergence is now a key signal for whether a broader altcoin rally will follow. Key Takeaways: Cryptoquant analysts find that BTC and ETH have exhibited markedly diverging supply-demand structures throughout April 2026. Bitcoin dominance […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/cryptoquant-btc-dominance-to-persist-until-eth-spot-demand-catches-up846738COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cryptoquant-btc-dominance-to-persist-until-eth-spot-demand-catches-up-768x432.jpgCryptoquant: BTC Dominance to Persist Until ETH Spot Demand Catches UpU.S. bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $532 million in net inflows on May 4, marking the third consecutive day of positive flows, while U.S. ether spot ETFs added $61.29 million on the same day. Key Takeaways: U.S. bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $532M in net inflows, their third consecutive positive day. U.S. ethereum spot ETFs […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/triple-win-for-bitcoin-etfs-with-532m-inflow-while-ethereum-adds-61m846739COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/triple-win-for-bitcoin-etfs-with-532m-inflow-while-ethereum-adds-61m-768x432.jpgTriple Win for Bitcoin ETFs With $532M Inflow While Ethereum Adds $61MCircle shares surged nearly 20% on May 4, closing at $119.53, after U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks reached a bipartisan compromise on the CLARITY Act’s stablecoin rewards language. Key Takeaways Tillis and Alsobrooks reached a May 4 deal to ban stablecoin rewards functioning like bank interest. Circle (CRCL) stock surged nearly 20% to […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/circle-stock-jumps-20-to-11953-as-tillis-deal-pushes-clarity-act-forward846540COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/crcl-surge-may-1-768x432.jpegCircle Stock Jumps 20% to $119.53 as Tillis Deal Pushes Clarity Act ForwardA newly created Hyperliquid wallet deployed $1.31 million into a 6x leveraged long on toncoin (TON) on Tuesday, setting a liquidation floor at $1.4213 and drawing immediate attention from onchain tracking firms. Key Takeaways: A new Hyperliquid wallet opened a 6x TON long worth $1.31M on May 5, with a $1.42 liquidation price. The trade […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/hyperliquid-whale-bets-131m-on-ton-at-6x-leverage-as-bitcoin-eyes-fresh-highs846541COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hyperliquid-whale-bets-1-31m-on-ton-at-6x-leverage-as-bitcoin-eyes-fresh-highs-768x432.jpgHyperliquid Whale Bets $1.31M on TON at 6x Leverage as Bitcoin Eyes Fresh HighsA trader closed a 700 bitcoin short position on Tuesday at a $1.94 million loss, erasing all $1.71 million in profits from 11 consecutive winning trades in a single position gone wrong. Key Takeaways: Wallet 0x004e closed a 700 BTC short on May 5, booking a $1.94M loss on a single trade. The loss erased […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/massive-19-million-loss-nukes-11-winning-bitcoin-trades-for-whale846542COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/massive-1-9-million-loss-nukes-11-winning-bitcoin-trades-for-whale-768x432.jpgMassive $1.9 Million Loss Nukes 11 Winning Bitcoin Trades for WhaleRussia’s Moscow Exchange (Moex) will begin publishing four new cryptocurrency indexes for solana ( SOL), XRP, tron ( TRX), and BNB starting May 13, expanding its regulated crypto benchmark suite beyond bitcoin and ether for the first time. Key Takeaways: Russia’s Moscow Exchange will launch crypto indexes for SOL, XRP, TRX and BNB within the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/russias-moscow-exchange-to-launch-sol-xrp-tron-and-bnb-crypto-indexes-on-may-13846543COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/russias-moscow-exchange-to-launch-sol-xrp-tron-and-bnb-crypto-indexes-on-may-13-768x432.jpgRussia’s Moscow Exchange to Launch SOL, XRP, Tron and BNB Crypto Indexes on May 13Hut 8 Corp. has entered into a $200 million, 364-day bitcoin-backed credit facility with Falconx, replacing its previous arrangement with Coinbase Credit. Key Takeaways: Hut 8 secured a $200 million credit facility with Falconx at 7.0%, replacing its prior Coinbase agreement. The deal unencumbered 3,300 bitcoin worth $260 million on May 1, 2026, signaling lower […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/hut-8-taps-falconx-for-200m-facility-drops-rate-to-7-and-boosts-btc-access846544COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hut-8-corp-new-loan-2--768x432.jpgHut 8 Taps Falconx for $200M Facility, Drops Rate to 7% and Boosts BTC AccessBitcoin climbed above $81,000 on Tuesday for the first time since January, powered by $2.44 billion in April ETF inflows, geopolitical relief following the U.S.-Iran de-escalation, and a short squeeze that sent leveraged bears scrambling for the exits. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $81,000 on May 5, 2026, its highest price since January, as multiple catalysts […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-breaks-81000-behind-etf-inflows-iran-de-escalation-and-a-short-squeeze846545COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-breaks-81000-behind-etf-inflows-iran-de-escalation-and-a-short-squeeze-768x432.jpgBitcoin Breaks $81,000 Behind ETF Inflows, Iran De-escalation and a Short SqueezeSpencer Bogart, general partner at Blockchain Capital, noted that while years ago fintech companies aimed to be bank-like but not banks, this trend has now reversed, with over 20 companies pursuing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) charters in 2026. Key Takeaways: Blockchain Capital’s Spencer Bogart notes over 20 crypto firms now seek […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/from-rebels-to-banks-why-the-crypto-industry-is-finally-embracing-legacy-finance846546COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-03t162148-365-768x432.pngFrom Rebels to Banks: Why the Crypto Industry Is Finally Embracing Legacy FinanceInnovation City, an AI-powered free zone in Ras Al Khaimah, has launched a blockchain-based digital business identity system to replace traditional and static business licenses with “living,” cryptographically verifiable assets on the OPN chain. Key Takeaways: Innovation City launched an onchain identity system on May 4 to replace static PDF business licenses. IOPn’s OPN chain […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/uaes-innovation-city-launches-blockchain-based-ids-pushing-firms-to-instant-checks846547COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/blockchain-based-id-1-768x429.jpegUAE’s Innovation City Launches Blockchain-Based IDs, Pushing Firms to Instant ChecksThe prediction market sector posted $8.6 billion in taker volume during April 2026, with Kalshi overtaking Polymarket to claim the top spot, according to onchain data tracked by Dune Analytics. Key Takeaways: Kalshi posted $5.42B in April 2026 taker volume, surpassing Polymarket’s $1.99B for the first time. Polymarket collected $29.22M in April fees despite trailing […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/prediction-market-traders-push-april-2026-volume-to-86b-kalshi-takes-the-lead846548COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/prediction-market-traders-push-april-2026-volume-to-8-6b-kalshi-takes-the-lead-768x432.pngPrediction Market Traders Push April 2026 Volume to $8.6B, Kalshi Takes the LeadThe new fund will focus on supporting initiatives targeting innovation in three key areas: services for the new financial infrastructure, including crypto and other technologies; new assets and markets, including tokenization and on-chain digitization; and the agentic economy. Key Takeaways: Haun Ventures launched a $1 billion fund to back startups building the next-generation financial system. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/haun-ventures-unveils-1-billion-fund-to-build-the-next-financial-system846549COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-04t145806-500-768x432.pngHaun Ventures Unveils $1 Billion Fund to Build the Next Financial SystemUphold rejected New York’s CredEarn settlement claims, saying the regulator misrepresented its role in Cred LLC’s collapse. The company agreed to more than $5 million in customer repayment while denying knowledge of alleged fraud or any intent to mislead customers. Key Takeaways: Uphold disputed New York’s claims and denied knowingly promoting Cred’s alleged misconduct. Customers […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/uphold-rejects-new-york-claims-after-5m-customer-repayment-deal846321COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/uphold-rejects-ny-ag-statement-768x432.jpgUphold Rejects New York Claims After $5M Customer Repayment DealAccording to Certik’s Stefan Muehlbauer, the recent indictment of an Army sergeant for using nonpublic information to bet on Polymarket establishes a precedent: misappropriating government or corporate data now carries the same legal weight as Wall Street securities fraud. Key Takeaways: The DOJ charged Army Sgt. Van Dyke for using classified data to net over […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/stefan-muehlbauer-warns-doj-indictments-end-safe-zone-as-us-army-sergeant-case-expands-risk846322COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/polymarket-doj-1-768x429.jpegStefan Muehlbauer Warns DOJ Indictments End ‘Safe Zone’ as US Army Sergeant Case Expands RiskAnalysts believe that the ghost of the restriction of dollar depositors, popularly referred to as “corralito,” still haunts Argentines who prefer to hold their savings in cash dollars rather than in banks, even after the approval of the Fiscal Innocence law. Key Takeaways: Milei’s tax-free law failed to attract even $1 billion of the $170 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/argentines-hoard-170-billion-in-cash-as-mileis-tax-free-deposit-scheme-flops846323COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-03t184858-243-768x432.pngArgentines Hoard $170 Billion in Cash as Milei’s Tax-Free Deposit Scheme FlopsOnchain investigator ZachXBT has shared evidence that crypto influencer Ashcrypto, known as AshWSB on his Whastapp channel, publicly called the ROYA token while simultaneously telling followers he was holding and buying more. Key Takeaways: ZachXBT alleged that Ashcrypto ran several pump-and-dump schemes on illiquid CEX-listed altcoins. Evidence shows Ashcrypto called ROYA publicly, then told followers […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/influencer-ashcrypto-under-fire-for-alleged-roya-pump-and-dump-scheme846324COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ashcrypto-under-fire-for-alleged-roya-pump-and-dump-scheme-768x432.jpgInfluencer Ashcrypto Under Fire for Alleged ROYA Pump-and-Dump SchemeA coalition of the largest US professional sports player unions has asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to prohibit several categories of sports event contracts at platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, putting the unions in direct opposition to the leagues that have signed commercial deals with the same platforms. Key Takeaways: Player unions for […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/nhl-and-mlb-sign-with-polymarket-and-kalshi-as-their-unions-ask-cftc-to-intervene846325COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mlb-768x432.pngNHL and MLB Sign With Polymarket and Kalshi as Their Unions Ask CFTC to InterveneBitmine Immersion Technologies has unveiled a $13.1 billion treasury, with ethereum comprising roughly $12.1 billion of the total. Key Takeaways: Bitmine reached $13.1 billion in holdings on May 3, 2026, including 5.18 million ETH and 200 Bitcoin. Ranking as the #2 global treasury, Bitmine now trades $625 million daily, outpacing firms like DoorDash. Thomas Lee […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitmine-pushes-131-billion-treasury-as-5180131-eth-position-reshapes-crypto-balance846326COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-768x432.jpgBitmine Pushes $13.1 Billion Treasury as 5,180,131 ETH Position Reshapes Crypto BalanceOn May 4, bitcoin reclaimed the $80,000 threshold, hitting a three-month high of $80,617 and pushing its market cap past $1.6 trillion. Key Takeaways Bitcoin hit a 3-month peak of $80,617 on May 4, possibly signaling the end of the latest crypto winter. Volatility caused $554 million in liquidations as Brent crude hit $115 amid […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/uae-intercepts-missiles-as-bitcoin-surges-past-80k-triggering-270m-liquidations846327COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/may-4-bitcoin-volatilty2--768x432.jpgUAE Intercepts Missiles as Bitcoin Surges Past $80K, Triggering $270M LiquidationsA volatile week in crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended on a strong note for bitcoin, where a late surge in inflows reversed an otherwise weak start. Ether, meanwhile, extended its cautious trend, while XRP and Solana remained largely subdued with marginal outflows. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $162.8M inflows, boosted by Blackrock IBIT’s $136.6M. Ether […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/blackrock-ibit-drives-inflows-as-bitcoin-etfs-post-163m-weekly-gains846328COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/blackrock-ibit-drives-inflows-as-bitcoin-etfs-post-163m-weekly-gains-768x432.jpgBlackrock IBIT Drives Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Post $163M Weekly GainsDTCC will begin limited live tokenized securities trades in July with more than 50 firms participating, ahead of a planned October launch. The initiative brings blockchain-based functionality to DTC-custodied assets while maintaining existing ownership rights and protections. Key Takeaways: DTCC plans July live trades before an October rollout for tokenized securities markets. Participation includes over […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/dtcc-tokenization-draws-50-firms-for-live-securities-testing846329COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dtcc-tokenization-768x432.jpgDTCC Tokenization Draws 50+ Firms for Live Securities TestingThis sponsored press release was provided by [Client Name] and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Taco Tech Tuesday (TTT), the flagship blockchain and technology networking series, well known for previous standout events such as Taco Tech Tuesday ETHDenver Edition and […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/taco-tech-tuesday-returns-to-miami-for-consensus-week-with-cinco-de-mayo-edition-at-crysp-studio846330COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tttt_nwmk-768x432.pngTaco Tech Tuesday Returns to Miami for Consensus Week With Cinco de Mayo Edition at Crysp StudioThe blocking statute invoked by MOFCOM requires other companies conducting commercial activities in the country to disregard the sanctions imposed on five domestic refiners linked to Iranian oil transactions, because they constitute an improper extraterritorial application of foreign laws and measures. Key Takeaways: On May 2, China’s MOFCOM invoked the Blocking Statute against U.S. OFAC […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/china-defies-us-sanctions-on-oil-refiners-with-sweeping-non-compliance-order846190COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-03t114229-001-768x432.pngChina Defies US Sanctions on Oil Refiners With Sweeping Non-Compliance OrderKevin Warsh cleared a Senate Banking Committee vote on April 29 and is expected to chair his first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting June 16-17, 2026, as futures and prediction markets put the odds of a rate hold above 93%. Key Takeaways: Kevin Warsh cleared a 13-11 Senate Banking Committee vote on April 29, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/despite-warsh-replacing-powell-at-the-fed-traders-see-no-rate-cut-coming-in-june846191COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/despite-warsh-replacing-powell-at-the-fed-traders-see-no-rate-cut-coming-in-june-768x432.pngDespite Warsh Replacing Powell at the Fed, Traders See No Rate Cut Coming in JuneCoinbase says prediction markets should stay under CFTC oversight, arguing event-based contracts already fit within federal derivatives law. The company laid out four points in a comment letter and public post. Key Takeaways: Coinbase urged the CFTC to regulate prediction markets under existing derivatives law. Federal oversight could prevent fragmented state enforcement across interstate prediction […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinbase-says-prediction-markets-are-maturing-cftc-needs-no-new-mandate846192COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinbase-letter-to-cftc-prediction-markets-768x432.jpgCoinbase Says Prediction Markets Are Maturing, CFTC Needs No New MandateRakuten Wallet added XRP access to one of Japan’s largest consumer payment networks, a rollout highlighted by a Ripple manager on April 30. Users can convert Rakuten Points into XRP, trade in-app, and charge Rakuten Cash through Rakuten Wallet for spending via Rakuten Pay across more than 5 million merchant locations. Key Takeaways: Rakuten Wallet […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/xrp-reaches-5m-merchants-through-rakuten-wallet-integration846193COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rakuten-pay-xrp-768x432.jpgXRP Reaches 5M+ Merchants Through Rakuten Wallet IntegrationGrayscale Research said Ethereum, Solana, Canton, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Chainlink are positioned to benefit as tokenized assets expand. The firm estimated tokenized assets at about $30 billion, up 217% year-over-year. Key Takeaways: Grayscale identified Ethereum, Solana, Canton, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Chainlink as key beneficiaries of tokenization growth. Tokenized assets reached about $30 billion, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/tokenization-megatrend-grayscale-names-eth-sol-link-in-30b-market846194COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/grayscale-tokenization-768x432.jpgTokenization Megatrend: Grayscale Names ETH, SOL, LINK in $30B MarketOnchain data shows 793.36 sleeping bitcoins changed hands between May 1 and May 3, 2026, with a notable portion traced back to wallets that had not moved coins since 2011. Key Takeaways: Onchain data shows 793 BTC spent May 1-3, 2026, with 56 of 62 outputs originating from 2016 wallets. A single 110 BTC output […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/dormant-wallets-spend-793-btc-over-72-hours-as-bitcoin-crosses-79000846195COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dormant-wallets-spend-793-btc-over-72-hours-as-bitcoin-holds-near-78900-768x432.pngDormant Wallets Spend 793 BTC Over 72 Hours as Bitcoin Crosses $79,000Deep-pocketed political groups tied to artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency are rapidly reshaping the midterm money landscape, but many Americans remain uneasy with the industries behind the spending. Key Takeaways: Fairshake and Leading the Future have deployed over $100 million to influence the 2026 midterm election outcomes. A Politico poll found 45% of Americans view […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/new-politico-poll-reveals-us-voter-skepticism-over-ai-and-crypto-campaign-cash846196COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/new-politico-poll-reveals-us-voter-skepticism-over-ai-and-crypto-campaign-cash-768x432.pngNew Politico Poll Reveals US Voter Skepticism Over AI and Crypto Campaign CashThis editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Key Takeaways: Tether froze record USDT as U.S. seized $500M from Iran, putting […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/a-generational-play-arises-amid-economic-fury-week-in-review846197COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/a-generational-play-arises-amid-economic-fury--week-in-review-768x432.pngA ‘Generational Play’ Arises Amid Economic Fury – Week In ReviewAt the outset of May, the total market valuation of tokenized U.S. Treasuries sits at $15.20 billion, following $1.06 billion in added value over the past 30 days. Among 71 distinct assets tracked by rwa.xyz, the average annual percentage yield ( APY) registered at 3.36% over the past week. Key Takeaways: rwa.xyz data shows tokenized […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/blackrock-and-circle-lead-tokenized-treasuries-as-market-value-climbs-to-1520b846198COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tokenized-treasuries-add-1-06b-in-30-days-as-market-value-climbs-to-15-20b-768x432.pngBlackrock and Circle Lead Tokenized Treasuries as Market Value Climbs to $15.20BGareth Soloway, chief market strategist and president of Verified Investing, told David Lin of The David Lin Report (TDLR) that bitcoin is forming a bear flag that could send prices down roughly 38% to $50,000, while the S&P 500 is flashing the same signals seen at the peak of the dot-com boom. Key Takeaways: Gareth […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/gareth-soloway-warns-bitcoin-could-drop-to-50k-as-bear-flag-tightens-at-85000846053COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gareth-soloway-warns-bitcoin-could-drop-to-50k-as-bear-flag-tightens-at-85000-768x432.pngGareth Soloway Warns Bitcoin Could Drop to $50K as Bear Flag Tightens at $85,000Bitcoin is consolidating below a critical resistance zone on May 3, 2026, as mixed short-term signals meet strong underlying trend support. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin holds $78K on May 3, 2026, as market data shows consolidation below $80K resistance. TradingView indicators show 62 RSI and mixed signals, signaling indecision across crypto markets. Bitcoin tests $80K zone; […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-technical-setup-points-to-key-breakout-zone-near-80k846054COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-technical-setup-points-to-key-breakout-zone-near-80k-768x432.pngBitcoin Technical Setup Points to Key Breakout Zone Near $80KStrategy paused bitcoin purchases, shifting market focus to its 818,334 BTC exposure. Michael Saylor confirmed the halt after the company’s latest disclosed buy, leaving traders watching his orange-dot posts for the next signal. Key Takeaways: Strategy paused bitcoin purchases after its latest disclosed $255 million BTC acquisition. Investors shifted focus toward MSTR’s leverage, reserves, volatility, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/strategy-skips-weekly-bitcoin-buy-after-108-total-purchases-818334-btc-holdings846055COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strategy-pauses-bitcoin-buy-768x432.jpgStrategy Skips Weekly Bitcoin Buy After 108 Total Purchases, 818,334 BTC HoldingsThis week, the Bitcoin network recorded its second consecutive difficulty reduction, easing another 2.3% on May 1 after the April 17 epoch posted a 2.43% decline. Hashrate has also trended lower, now resting beneath the 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) threshold. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin difficulty fell 2.3% on May 1, marking 6 cuts in 2026 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-difficulty-falls-23-as-hashrate-slips-below-1-zhs-and-block-times-slow846056COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bitcoin-difficulty-falls-2-3-as-hashrate-slips-below-1-zhs-and-block-times-slow-768x432.pngBitcoin Difficulty Falls 2.3% as Hashrate Slips Below 1 ZH/s and Block Times SlowFollowing a week marked by an absence of both inflows and outflows, the stablecoin economy recorded $1.08 billion in inflows from April 26 through May 3. Data further indicates that, as of Sunday, the sector’s total market valuation stands at $321.759 billion, based on figures logged by defillama.com. Key Takeaways: Stablecoin market hits $321.759B after […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/stablecoins-reach-321b-market-cap-as-1b-inflows-lift-sector-to-new-high846057COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/stablecoins-reach-321b-market-cap-as-1b-inflows-lift-sector-to-new-high-768x432.pngStablecoins Reach $321B Market Cap as $1B Inflows Lift Sector to New HighThis week’s crypto stories spanned enforcement, mining, regulation, adoption, and institutional flows. Chainalysis traced Iran-linked stablecoin routing behind a major USDT freeze, while Riot continued its steady BTC sales to NYDIG. France dropped a proposed self-custody reporting rule, Binance argued crypto’s next wave of users will come through payments and utility, and Canada’s AIMCo disclosed […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/france-scraps-dangerous-reporting-rule-pension-fund-buys-mstr-and-more-week-in-review846058COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/france-scraps-dangerous-reporting-rule-pension-fund-buys-mstr-and-more--week-in-review-768x432.jpgFrance Scraps Dangerous Reporting Rule, Pension Fund Buys MSTR, And More – Week In ReviewWelcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Brazil’s central bank issues a resolution banning the use of crypto rails in regulated cross-border payments, Bitso estimates 40% of all crypto purchases include stablecoins, and Meta launches USDC payments in Colombia. Key […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/latam-insights-brazil-bans-crypto-transfers-as-meta-launches-usdc-payouts846059COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/newlataminsights-768x432.pngLatam Insights: Brazil Bans Crypto Transfers as Meta Launches USDC PayoutsExperts stated that the decision, which sets a precedent for future AI substitution cases, establishes that AI replacement cannot be brandished as a justification to abandon a labor contract. China is the world’s second-largest AI hub. Key Takeaways: The Hangzhou Court ruled that replacing Zhou with an AI model didn’t justify his forced termination. This […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/worker-wins-landmark-ai-substitution-case-in-china845992COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-02t180404-706-768x432.pngWorker Wins Landmark AI Substitution Case in ChinaLaw and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The final week of April highlighted a pivotal shift […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/this-week-in-crypto-law-apr-26-2026845993COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/this-week-in-crypto-law-apr--26-2026-768x432.pngThis Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 26, 2026)Bernardo Bilotta argues that banks avoid stablecoins not due to a lack of technical understanding, but to protect their vital relationships with central banks and Western correspondent banks, who are notoriously risk-averse. Key Takeaways: Bernardo Bilotta notes Asia handles 50% of global stablecoin flows, but banks fear regulatory risk. Tether and eStable now enable local […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/stables-ceo-says-migrant-flows-favor-usdt-driving-60-cross-border-dollar-demand845994COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-2026-05-02-104542-768x432.jpgStables CEO Says Migrant Flows Favor USDT, Driving 60% Cross-Border Dollar DemandThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has established strict new regulations for the 99th Oscars, officially banning AI-generated content from top categories to protect human creativity. Key Takeaways: Academy Board bans AI for the 99th Oscars, requiring human-only billing for acting and writing by March 2027. Tyler Perry halted an $800M studio expansion […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/academy-board-bans-ai-content-at-99th-oscars-forcing-human-only-wins845995COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/oscars-no-ai-content-1-768x429.jpegAcademy Board Bans AI Content at 99th Oscars, Forcing Human-Only WinsAs the digital blockade imposed by the Iranian regime reaches its tenth week, reports indicate that an individual has allegedly died for using Starlink devices to circumvent it. Hesam Alaeddin, a 40-year-old man, was reportedly beaten to death for this transgression. Key Takeaways: Iran’s 64-day digital blockade led to the death of Hesam Alaeddin for […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/starlink-usage-turns-fatal-in-iran-internet-blackout845996COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-02t151332-259-768x432.pngStarlink Usage Turns Fatal in Iran Internet BlackoutBakkt has completed its acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research, a move designed to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-native stablecoin infrastructure into its core financial services. Modernizing Global Settlement Bakkt Inc. has finalized its acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research (DTR), a developer of agentic payments and stablecoin infrastructure, about three months after formally agreeing to the purchase. […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/bakkt-completes-dtr-acquisition-amid-revenue-growth-and-strategic-overhaul845937COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bakkt-completes-dtr-acquisition-amid-revenue-growth-and-strategic-overhaul-768x432.pngBakkt Completes DTR Acquisition Amid Revenue Growth and Strategic OverhaulDeepening inflation fears are pushing U.S. crypto traders into digital assets, as 90% worry the dollar will lose purchasing power. An OKX survey found 49% increased crypto holdings since January, reflecting intensifying pressure on portfolio strategies. Key Takeaways: 90% of surveyed traders fear the dollar will lose purchasing power. 49% increased crypto holdings since January […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/okx-90-of-us-crypto-traders-surveyed-fear-dollar-purchasing-power-drop845938COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/okx-crypto-traders-fear-us-dollar-drop-768x432.jpgOKX: 90% of US Crypto Traders Surveyed Fear Dollar Purchasing Power DropSenators escalated scrutiny of a reported Tether loan tied to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s family trust, raising conflict-of-interest and national security concerns. Warren and Wyden cited a New York credit filing involving “Dynasty Trust A.” Key Takeaways: Senators questioned a reported Tether loan tied to Howard Lutnick’s family trust. Concerns include conflicts, national security risks, […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/senators-press-lutnick-tether-over-loan-tied-to-cantor-stake-transfer-to-trust845939COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/warren-wyden-lutnick-tether-loan-768x432.jpgSenators Press Lutnick, Tether Over Loan Tied to Cantor Stake Transfer to TrustStablecoins could face disrupted distribution under proposed OCC rules that broaden yield restrictions beyond issuers. Consensys warned the framework may impact related third parties, DeFi access, and multi-brand issuance under the GENIUS Act. Key Takeaways: Stablecoins face disruption as OCC rules may expand yield limits to third-party partners. Consensys argues proposal misclassifies DeFi activity and […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/occ-stablecoin-yield-ban-could-hit-distribution-partners-consensys-says845940COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/occ-stablecoin-yield-ban-related-third-parties-768x432.jpgOCC Stablecoin Yield Ban Could Hit Distribution Partners, Consensys SaysUphold will pay more than $5 million to compensate customers affected by CredEarn, a third-party crypto investment product. The New York settlement requires stronger product reviews, broker registration, and transfer of any Cred bankruptcy recoveries to harmed investors. Key Takeaways: Uphold will pay more than $5 million to customers tied to CredEarn losses. Regulators said […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ny-ag-secures-5m-from-uphold-to-compensate-crypto-investors845941COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ny-ag-secures-payments-from-uphold-768x432.jpgNY AG Secures $5M From Uphold to Compensate Crypto InvestorsA Taiwanese legislator has formally presented a proposal to the country’s premier and central bank governor to allocate part of Taiwan’s $602 billion in foreign exchange (FX) reserves into bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Legislator Ko Ju-Chun presented a BPI bitcoin reserve report to Taiwan’s premier and central bank. Taiwan’s $602B FX reserves are over 80% in […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/taiwan-lawmaker-calls-for-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-602b-fx-chest845942COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/taiwan-lawmaker-calls-for-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-602b-fx-chest-768x432.jpgTaiwan Lawmaker Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Funded by $602B FX ChestA Seoul court has temporarily halted a six-month partial business suspension imposed on South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb, dealing a significant legal setback to the country’s financial regulator just weeks after a similar ruling went against it in the Upbit case. Key Takeaways: Seoul’s court halted Bithumb’s 6-month FIU suspension on April 30, allowing the […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/seoul-court-rescues-bithumb-from-record-6-month-suspension845943COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/seoul-court-rescues-bithumb-from-record-6-month-suspension-768x432.jpgSeoul Court Rescues Bithumb from Record 6-Month SuspensionMegaETH’s MEGA token launched across a myriad of major exchanges and immediately entered a sell-off that pushed it more than -38% below its opening-day highs within 72 hours. Key Takeaways: MEGA token launched on Binance, Coinbase, and a dozen other exchanges on April 30, dropping -38% from its $0.225 ATH within 72 hours. MegaETH TVL […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/megaeth-token-mega-falls-38-in-72-hours-after-binance-and-coinbase-listings845944COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/megaeth-token-mega-falls-38-in-72-hours-after-binance-and-coinbase-listings-768x432.pngMegaETH Token MEGA Falls 38% in 72 Hours After Binance and Coinbase ListingsCoinshares officially reported its fiscal year 2025 financial results on May 1, 2026, marking its first annual filing as a U.S.-listed company. Key Takeaways: Coinshares PLC reported $7.4 billion in gross AUM for FY2025 following its April 1, 2026, Nasdaq listing. The firm’s asset management revenue rose 13.1% to $126.4 million, maintaining a steady 170 […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/coinshares-sec-filing-reveals-165-million-revenue-amid-global-expansion845945COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/coinshares-sec-filing-reveals-165-million-revenue-amid-global-expansion-768x432.pngCoinshares SEC Filing Reveals $165 Million Revenue Amid Global ExpansionWorld Liberty Financial has sold an additional 5.9 billion WLFI tokens to undisclosed private investors, without informing existing backers, sending the token to an all-time low and deepening scrutiny over the Trump family-backed decentralized finance ( DeFi) project. Key Takeaways: WLFI sold 5.9 billion tokens privately without disclosing buyers, sending the token to an all-time […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/trumps-wlfi-sells-59-billion-tokens-to-private-buyers-leaving-early-investors-locked-out845946COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wlfi-sells-5-9-billion-tokens-to-private-buyers-as-early-investors-remain-locked-out-768x432.jpgTrump’s WLFI Sells 5.9 Billion Tokens to Private Buyers, Leaving Early Investors Locked OutBitcoin derivatives markets are sending mixed signals Saturday as open interest climbs back toward $30 billion as options and futures traders hold positions across every major exchange. Key Takeaways: Binance leads all exchanges in BTC futures open interest at 134,620 BTC, while CME posted the strongest 24-hour gain at plus 6.16% on May 2. Deribit’s […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/mixed-signals-bitcoin-options-show-58-calls-vs-42-puts-as-price-holds-steady845830COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mixed-signals-bitcoin-options-show-58-calls-vs-42-puts-as-price-holds-steady-768x432.pngMixed Signals: Bitcoin Options Show 58% Calls vs 42% Puts as Price Holds SteadyParadigm researcher Dan Robinson published a proposal on May 1 that could let dormant bitcoin holders, including those believed to be Satoshi Nakamoto’s coins, silently prove address control before quantum computers can crack their keys. Key Takeaways: Paradigm’s Dan Robinson proposed PACTs on May 1, 2026, offering bitcoin holders a free, private way to timestamp […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/paradigm-researcher-proposes-pacts-to-shield-dormant-bitcoin-from-quantum-computing-risk845831COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/paradigm-researcher-proposes-pacts-to-shield-dormant-bitcoin-from-quantum-computing-risk-768x432.pngParadigm Researcher Proposes PACTs to Shield Dormant Bitcoin From Quantum Computing RiskA freshly created wallet has withdrawn 1,051 bitcoin from Binance in a single move worth approximately $82.35 million, with analysts pointing to the transaction as a signal of deliberate accumulation. Key Takeaways: A new wallet pulled 1,051 BTC worth $82.35 million from Binance, per Lookonchain. U.S. bitcoin ETFs recorded $630 million in net inflows on […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/whale-pulls-1051-btc-worth-8235m-from-binance-in-single-transaction845832COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/whale-pulls-1051-btc-worth-82-35m-from-binance-in-single-transaction2-768x432.jpgWhale Pulls 1,051 BTC Worth $82.35M From Binance in Single TransactionOnchain investigator ZachXBT has accused U.S. law firm Gerstein Harrow LLP of filing fraudulent claims over frozen crypto assets linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, a tactic he says directly harms the actual victims of recent exploits. Key Takeaways: ZachXBT named Gerstein Harrow LLP for filing fake DPRK claims to seize $71M in frozen KelpDAO […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/zachxbt-exposes-us-law-firm-gerstein-harrows-71m-grab-of-stolen-lazarus-funds845833COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/zachxbt-exposes-us-law-firms-71m-grab-of-stolen-lazarus-funds-768x432.jpgZachXBT Exposes US Law Firm Gerstein Harrow’s $71M Grab of Stolen Lazarus FundsCryptoquant data shows bitcoin’s 20% April rally from $66,000 to $79,000 was built entirely on perpetual futures demand while spot buying contracted throughout the move, raising serious questions about the rally’s durability. Key Takeaways: Cryptoquant data shows bitcoin’s April 2026 rally from $66K to $79K was driven entirely by perpetual futures demand, with zero spot […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/cryptoquant-researchers-warn-bitcoins-april-rally-mirrors-2022-bear-market-demand-pattern845834COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cryptoquant-researchers-warn-bitcoins-april-rally-mirrors-2022-bear-market-demand-pattern-768x432.pngCryptoquant Researchers Warn Bitcoin’s April Rally Mirrors 2022 Bear Market Demand PatternEthereum finalized block 25,000,000 on May 1, 2026, marking nearly 11 years of operation since the network’s genesis block on July 30, 2015. Key Takeaways: Ethereum finalized block 25 million on May 1, 2026, nearly 11 years after its July 2015 genesis with no prolonged global network shutdown. The milestone reflects Ethereum’s decade-long operation through […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/ethereum-validators-confirm-block-25-million-after-nearly-11-years-of-runtime845835COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ethereum-validators-confirm-block-25-million-on-may-1-after-nearly-11-years-of-runtime-768x432.pngEthereum Validators Confirm Block 25 Million After Nearly 11 Years of RuntimeThe organizational chart with the right job titles will not get you licensed. What the regulator is looking for is a compliance architecture: documented independence, collective expertise across three distinct knowledge domains, and real institutional substance. This is how that standard works in practice. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/mica-decoded-why-the-regulator-sees-your-compliance-team-as-a-single-brain845761COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/article-8-header_nwmk-768x432.pngMiCA Decoded: Why the Regulator Sees Your Compliance Team as a Single BrainThis sponsored press release was provided by TRON DAO and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, May 2, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/tron-dao-and-securitize-host-tron-whale-night-at-bitcoin-2026-with-metamask-dsa-and-bai845762COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rhreojtf_nwmk-768x432.jpgTRON DAO and Securitize Host TRON Whale Night at Bitcoin 2026 With MetaMask, DSA, and B.AIAccording to El Salvador’s Central Bank, the share of crypto-linked remittances sent to El Salvador rose by nearly 50% in Q1 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Even so, crypto remittances have failed to reach even 1% of the country’s total remittances. Key Takeaways: El Salvador’s Central Bank reported Q1 crypto remittances hit […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/el-salvador-crypto-remittances-reach-1738m845763COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mahalo-2026-05-01t144252-482-768x432.pngEl Salvador Crypto Remittances Reach $17.38MTether posted over $1 billion in profit for the first quarter of 2026, with excess reserves reaching a record $8.23 billion. The stablecoin issuer continues to anchor its backing in U.S. Treasuries while expanding into gold and bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Tether posted $1.04B profit in Q1 2026, with reserves hitting a record $8.23B. Tether holds […]]]>https://cpcontacts.coinsnews.com/paolo-ardoino-drives-104b-profit-for-tether-as-reserves-climb-to-823b-in-q1845764COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/paolo-ardoino-drives-1b-profit-for-tether-as-reserves-climb-to-8-2b-in-q1-768x432.jpgPaolo Ardoino Drives $1.04B Profit for Tether as Reserves Climb to $8.23B in Q1