Crypto News Aggregator

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japan's Finance Minister reaffirmed cooperation to manage excessive currency market swings.

The White House is considering issuing 250 presidential pardons for America's 250th birthday, drawing attention from various high-profile crypto figures seeking clemency.

A new Bitget report reveals that retail investors are diversifying into equities, commodities, and AI-driven tools beyond traditional cryptocurrency trading.

Jupiter has partnered with Bitwise to launch an isolated USDe lending market on the Solana-based Jupiter Lend protocol.

River has integrated OKX DEX’s X Routing algorithm to allow users to swap various tokens into its satUSD stablecoin with a single tap.

Venice Token (VVV) surged after listing on South Korea's Upbit exchange, gaining access to a large retail market.

Nvidia stock is up 32% after a bull flag breakout, boosted by Trump's call for Jensen Huang to join his China delegation.

Ledger has paused its US IPO plans, following Kraken, potentially delaying crypto's public listing wave in 2026.

XRP faces a market divide as institutional investors increase spot demand while derivatives traders continue to bet against the asset's price.

Fidelity International has launched a Moody’s-rated tokenized money market fund using Chainlink’s infrastructure to provide real-time asset data.

Solana has launched its “Alpenglow” consensus upgrade on a community test cluster, marking a significant step toward a mainnet release.

Metaplanet has postponed its perpetual preferred share listing due to regulatory complexities and the need to establish new dividend infrastructure in Japan.

President Trump has rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal, describing the diplomatic process as being on life support due to conflicting demands.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled US support for Japanese efforts to stabilize the yen during recent meetings in Tokyo.

UK authorities are investigating Nigel Farage for failing to declare a $6.8 million donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.

Poly Truth is an AI tool providing data-backed probability analysis for prediction markets, currently in presale.

Bitcoin Suisse has received dual regulatory approvals from the Bermuda Monetary Authority to expand its institutional digital asset management services internationally.

Code4rena is shutting down its competitive auditing platform, with Immunefi stepping in to support the migration of its bug bounty customers.

JPMorgan’s prime-brokerage client balances reached record highs as institutional investors increased trading activity amid significant market volatility.

Senator John Kennedy’s support ensures the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act will pass out of the Senate Banking Committee.

70% of recent Bitcoin buyers are in profit, indicating a hardening market floor and reduced selling pressure.

Hardware wallet maker Ledger has postponed its US IPO due to market conditions and may pursue private fundraising instead.

Australia's Austrac warns AI is automating money laundering, increasing its scale and sophistication.

The revised CLARITY Act, with compromises on stablecoin yield and tokenization, is gaining industry and banking lobby support.

Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 as US PPI inflation hit a four-year high, increasing Fed tightening odds.

The CLARITY Act faces over 100 amendments, with bankers lobbying against stablecoin rewards, while other proposals address Fed access and DeFi.

Bitcoin is 26% undervalued relative to gold, according to WisdomTree's model, suggesting a shift from risk asset to monetary asset.

Surging producer prices have extinguished hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, causing a significant downturn in the crypto market.

President Trump's state visit to China, with a delegation of tech leaders, is closely watched by crypto markets for potential impacts on technology, trade, and capital flows.

Lawmakers have proposed over 100 amendments to the Clarity Act, focusing on stablecoin regulations, DeFi, and ethics regarding presidential crypto interests.

Arthur Hayes and Davinci Jeremie advise buying Bitcoin dips, attributing the price drop to macro pressures and forced shakeouts.

FinCEN warns US banks that the IRGC is using digital asset infrastructure and intermediaries to evade sanctions.

The Trump administration postponed suspending beef import tariffs due to opposition from ranchers concerned about competition.

KDDI will acquire a 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group for $65 million to expand cryptocurrency access in Japan.

Dozens of amendments targeting the U.S. crypto market structure bill are being proposed ahead of a Senate hearing, though most are unlikely to be adopted.

The US Treasury sanctioned three individuals and nine companies for helping Iran ship oil to China, using front operations in Hong Kong, the UAE, and Oman.

NUVA, backed by Animoca, brings $19 billion of tokenized assets to Ethereum, enabling DeFi access.

Pi Coin's price may see a 23% breakout revival on May 15, coinciding with PiScan's maintenance completion.

Paybis has obtained MiCA and PSD2 licenses in Latvia to expand its EU crypto and stablecoin services.

Bitcoin hovers near $80,000 support as a surge in producer prices intensifies fears of further interest rate hikes.

French crypto security firm Ledger has paused its U.S. IPO plans due to ongoing market volatility and shifting investor sentiment.

JX Advanced Metals shares dropped 15% following the announcement of a $1.6 billion zero-coupon convertible bond plan.

Bitcoin fell below $80,000 following a hotter-than-expected US Producer Price Index report, which triggered broader market inflation concerns.

The author argues that the U.S. Senate must pass the CLARITY Act to establish clear federal rules for digital assets.

The UK sanctioned 12 Iran-linked individuals and entities for plotting domestic attacks and operating illicit shadow banking networks.

Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for a critical summit with Xi Jinping to discuss trade, Iran, Taiwan, and AI.

Anchorage Digital and Grupo Salinas partner to use stablecoins for faster cross-border dollar payments.

DeFi aggregator Transit Finance was reportedly exploited for $1.8 million in DAI stablecoins.

Nvidia's Blackwell Ultra platform is set to lead in AI compute, focusing on agentic inference's complex, multi-step task execution.

Nigel Farage is under investigation for failing to declare a $6.7 million gift from a crypto billionaire.

The US PPI jumped 6% in April 2026, significantly exceeding forecasts and raising concerns about interest rate hikes.

The Senate Banking Committee will mark up a crypto bill with over 100 amendments, focusing on stablecoin yields and ethics provisions.

Strategy's STRC preferred stock may be driving mid-month Bitcoin rallies by facilitating BTC purchases before ex-dividend dates.

Blockchain technology, specifically via XDC Network, aims to revolutionize the massive and inefficient global trade finance market.

Blockaid's new Risk Exposure suite offers real-time compliance for institutions in crypto and DeFi, addressing regulatory needs.

The Bank of Japan is considering a rate hike as early as June due to inflation risks from geopolitical instability.

AI firms Anthropic and OpenAI declared pre-IPO share transfers invalid, causing their associated tokens on Solana to plummet.

The CoinDesk 20 index fell 0.3%, led by SUI and TAO's declines while DOT and BNB saw gains.

KDDI is investing $65 million in Coincheck to expand blockchain finance through a new joint venture.

Bitcoin dipped below $80,000 as hotter-than-expected U.S. producer price inflation data for April surged.

Charles Schwab now offers spot Bitcoin trading to retail clients in the US via its new Schwab Crypto platform.

Metaplanet's Q1 operating profit surged due to Bitcoin option income, but widening Bitcoin valuation losses led to a significant ordinary loss.

Ethereum and Solana are approaching parity in monthly DEX volumes, both nearing $45 billion.

Despite a 20% year-to-date drop, XRP mid-tier holders (10,000+ XRP) reached a record 332,230 wallets, indicating strong conviction.

Anthropic warns that unauthorized stock transfers, particularly those via unapproved platforms or tokenization, will not be recognized by the company.

Japan's Finance Minister and US Treasury Secretary discussed FX policy, impacting crypto markets due to currency volatility.

Central banks drew $16.4B from China's swap lines in Q1 2026, the highest in two years, indicating a search for liquidity.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz argues that block production rewards in networks like Bitcoin create perverse incentives that harm users.

Strategy may purchase over 3,000 BTC this week as STRC stock recovers, potentially driving Bitcoin toward $100,000.

XRP Ledger wallets holding at least 10,000 XRP hit a record 332,230, indicating sustained accumulation despite market volatility.