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Americans for Responsible Innovation proposes mandatory safety evaluations for AI labs seeking US government contracts to mitigate risks from frontier models.

Ripple secured $200 million from Neuberger Berman to scale its institutional Ripple Prime brokerage platform and increase margin financing capacity.

Centrifuge launches decentralized real-world assets on Base, supported by a Coinbase investment and the new S&P 500 tokenized product, deSPXA.

Capital B raised €15.2 million in a private placement backed by Adam Back to expand its Bitcoin holdings.

Sky Mavis is migrating its Ronin gaming blockchain to an Ethereum Layer 2 network using OP Stack to improve security and tokenomics.

Tom Lee announced the start of a "crypto spring" as Bitmine slowed its weekly Ethereum accumulation while maintaining its status as a major treasury holder.

The CoinDesk 20 index rose 1.8% over the weekend, led by a 25% surge in SUI.

Ripple Prime has secured a $200 million debt facility from Neuberger Berman to expand its institutional margin lending capabilities across multiple asset classes.

MicroStrategy's latest purchase of 535 Bitcoin marks its smallest weekly acquisition of 2026, signaling a potential shift toward structural balance-sheet management.

Circle secured $222 million in an ARC token presale, valuing its new Arc blockchain network at $3 billion.

The CLARITY Act's success in the Senate Banking Committee depends on gaining support from a key group of swing-voting Democrats.

Bitmine has significantly reduced its weekly ether accumulation after purchasing over 1 million ETH so far in 2026.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meets with Japanese leadership in Tokyo to discuss currency stability, economic security, and supply chain cooperation.

ECB official Martin Kocher suggests interest rates may rise if Middle East tensions cause inflation to escalate within the Eurozone.

Analysts suggest XRP is positioned for a significant price rally toward $2, supported by bullish technical indicators and historical chart patterns.

Bitcoin maintains levels above $81,000 as geopolitical tensions and whale selling pressure create a fragile market environment.

London-based Abraxas Capital achieved $303.9 million in realized profit on the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange using high-conviction short strategies and funding rate arbitrage.

Circle reported a record $21.5 trillion in USDC transaction volume, though profits fell 15% due to increased stock-based compensation and infrastructure investments.

Strategy has acquired 535 bitcoin for $43 million, despite recently mentioning the possibility of selling holdings to manage debt or dividends.

Ronin is transitioning from an independent sidechain to an Ethereum layer 2 network to enhance security, scalability, and tokenomics.

Strategy Inc. acquired 535 Bitcoin for $43 million, bringing its total holdings to 818,869 BTC.

Bitget has launched preOPAI on its IPO Prime platform, offering retail investors accessible exposure to OpenAI's potential future market performance.

Strategy acquired 535 additional bitcoin for $43 million, bringing its total treasury holdings to 818,869 BTC.

Lloyds Banking Group warns of a 36% rise in football ticket scams and crypto-related fraud targeting fans before the 2026 World Cup.

Crypto.com has secured a UAE central bank license, allowing Dubai residents to pay government fees using digital assets.

Corpay has partnered with BVNK to integrate stablecoin wallets and settlement capabilities into its global payments platform for corporate clients.

Goldman Sachs predicts the Chinese yuan will rise 4.5% against the dollar, citing upcoming diplomatic talks between President Trump and President Xi Jinping.

Indian jewelry stocks plummeted after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged a one-year pause on gold buying to address trade imbalances.

Circle raised $222 million for its Arc blockchain at a $3 billion valuation while reporting a 20% year-over-year revenue increase for Q1 2026.

Cryptocurrency ETPs saw $858 million in inflows last week, driven by optimism over the US CLARITY Act and Bitcoin’s price surge.

Goldman Sachs estimates the Chinese renminbi is 20% undervalued against the US dollar amid President Trump's diplomatic visit to China.

Institutional investors poured $700 million into Bitcoin funds last week, signaling sustained demand as the asset nears key technical resistance levels.

WEEX has become an official regional partner of LALIGA in Taiwan and Hong Kong to integrate cryptocurrency into mainstream sports culture.

Criminal groups are increasingly using physical violence and coercion to force crypto holders to surrender their digital assets, resulting in massive financial losses.

Crypto.com has become the first VASP in the UAE to receive an SVF license, allowing it to process government fee payments using digital assets.

MicroStrategy is revisiting its 2022 tax-loss harvesting strategy by preparing to sell bitcoin to offset capital losses and manage deferred tax assets.

Investors in Trump-branded mobile phones and TRUMP memecoins face significant losses and delivery failures amid declining market interest.

Viral rumors claiming Australia will remove the 50% capital gains tax discount for crypto are false and lack any official basis.

Circle raised $222 million for its Arc blockchain token, reaching a $3 billion valuation with support from major institutional investors.

Circle raised $222 million for its new Arc blockchain, driving a stock price surge as investors embrace its institutional infrastructure strategy.

Circle secured $222 million for its new Arc blockchain, achieving a $3 billion valuation through a historic public company token presale.

A Japanese advisory panel recommends the Bank of Japan account for corporate funding risks and global instability when setting monetary policy.

Bitcoin experienced volatility at the CME market open as geopolitical tensions in Iran and shifting derivatives markets pressured crypto asset prices.

Iran countered a US ceasefire proposal by demanding war reparations, sanctions relief, and sovereignty over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Digital Asset Holdings is seeking $300 million in funding at a $2 billion valuation, with participation from a16z crypto.

MARA is expected to report Q1 losses, but investors are focused on the firm's strategic pivot toward AI infrastructure and data center growth.

Bitcoin is struggling to surpass $82,000 as a lack of US spot demand and negative funding rates hinder upward momentum.

Tether has launched QVAC, a decentralized AI platform focused on local execution and edge computing, drawing inspiration from Isaac Asimov's concept of Psychohistory.

Capital B has raised $17.8 million through a private share placement to expand its corporate Bitcoin treasury holdings.

Data shows that artificial intelligence stocks are responsible for nearly all of the S&P 500's market gains in 2026.

Global crypto investment funds recorded $858 million in inflows last week, marking six consecutive weeks of growth amid optimism over the Clarity Act.

Global oil prices surged by over $4 per barrel after President Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal regarding a US peace deal.

Crypto.com has secured a Stored Value Facilities license from the UAE Central Bank to process digital asset payments for government services.

The UK added 85 entities to its Russia sanctions list, increasing the regulatory and criminal compliance pressure on domestic crypto firms.

The Australian government plans to replace the 50% capital gains tax discount with an inflation-indexed model, impacting crypto and other long-term assets.

Mixero has updated its Advanced Mode to include Monero-based routing for Bitcoin and Ethereum, enhancing user privacy on public blockchains.

Sam Altman recently hinted that OpenAI's next AI model might be named "Goblin" following a lighthearted exchange on social media.

Tokenized gold trading volume reached $90.7 billion in Q1 2026, exceeding the total volume recorded throughout the entire year of 2025.

Wall Street assets like Bitcoin and Nasdaq are surging, while U.S. consumer sentiment hits record lows due to inflation and economic uncertainty.

DeFi protocols are migrating to Chainlink’s CCIP for enhanced security following a major $292 million exploit involving LayerZero's infrastructure.

The crypto market faces over $737.7 million in token unlocks during the second week of May 2026, headlined by Connex, Avalanche, and Arbitrum.

Goldman Sachs has postponed its expected Federal Reserve rate cut to December 2026, citing persistent inflation driven by energy price shocks.

DeFi protocol Renegade recovered $190,000 after a hacker returned 90% of stolen funds following an exploit of an unprotected contract initializer.

French bitcoin treasury company Capital B has secured $18 million in funding to expand its bitcoin holdings.

German authorities shut down the revived Crimenetwork darknet site, arresting a 35-year-old administrator in Spain and seizing illicit assets.

Outgoing ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos advises against further rate hikes, potentially favoring crypto market stability amid economic growth concerns.

UK bond yields spiked to 28-year highs following poor local election results for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour government.

Galaxy Digital identified seven Senate Democrats as potential swing votes crucial for advancing the CLARITY Act during Thursday's committee markup.

Donald Trump rejected Iran’s peace proposal, causing global oil prices to jump over 4% amid ongoing regional military tensions.

Investor Jordi Visser is betting on Ethereum, citing the critical role digital assets will play in powering payments for autonomous AI agents.