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Echo Protocol's eBTC exploited for $77M in admin key compromise
Echo Protocol suffered a $76.7 million exploit on the Monad blockchain due to an admin private key compromise.
Standard Chartered Joins AI Layoff Wave With Over 7,000 Job Cuts Planned
Standard Chartered plans to eliminate over 7,000 roles by 2030, citing increased reliance on artificial intelligence and automation for operational efficiency.
SEC Prepares Tokenized Stock Rules as Onchain Market Tops $1.4 Billion
The SEC is developing an innovation exemption to allow the trading of tokenized stocks on decentralized platforms as the market exceeds $1.4 billion.
Ether pullback was ‘attractive opportunity’ for 71,672 ETH buy: Bitmine’s Lee
Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired 71,672 Ether during a recent price dip, viewing the sub-$2,200 level as a strategic buying opportunity.
Minnesota signs law allowing banks, credit unions to offer crypto custody services
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a law permitting state-chartered banks and credit unions to offer cryptocurrency custody services starting in August 2026.
BTCFi protocol Echo exploited, targeting eBTC market on Monad: onchain analysts
The Echo DeFi protocol suffered an exploit targeting its eBTC market on Monad, resulting in approximately $816,000 in stolen assets.
Echo Protocol Joins THORChain, Verus as May Hack Count Reaches 14
Echo Protocol suffered a major exploit involving eBTC, marking the 14th crypto hack recorded in May.
SEC’s innovation exemption for tokenized stocks to come as early as this week: Bloomberg
The SEC is expected to release a new framework this week allowing institutions to experiment with tokenized stocks without full registration requirements.
Japanese Bond Crisis Triggers Global Alarm: Analyst Highlights XRP’s Key Role
Analysts suggest XRP technology could help alleviate global liquidity strains caused by the current crisis in the Japanese bond market.
Odds against Interest Rate Cuts High as New US Fed Chair to be Sworn in
Kevin Warsh is set to become the US Fed chair, with prediction markets showing declining confidence in imminent interest rate cuts.
Coinbase Blockchain Forensics Help UK Convict 5 in Crypto Kidnapping Case
Coinbase's blockchain forensics team assisted UK law enforcement in securing the conviction of five individuals involved in a violent crypto-related kidnapping.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Blockchain Infrastructure Firms Powering Wall Street Adoption
BeInCrypto highlights 15 leading blockchain infrastructure firms driving institutional adoption and Wall Street integration for the 2026 Institutional 100 research report.
Galaxy Wins New York BitLicense for Institutional Crypto Services
Galaxy Digital has secured a New York BitLicense and Money Transmission License to provide regulated crypto services to institutional clients.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 10 Enterprise Blockchain Implementations Powering Production-Scale Finance
This research highlights ten major enterprise blockchain deployments currently facilitating real-world financial transactions and asset management at scale.
Shark Tank Billionaire Mark Cuban Proposes Federal AI Token Tax
Mark Cuban has proposed a federal tax on AI tokens to encourage operational efficiency and generate billions in annual government revenue.
Ethereum’s onchain conviction grows as staked ETH rises, even as price underperforms
Ethereum staking has reached 31% of total supply, showing strong long-term holder conviction despite the asset's year-to-date price decline.
Ohio man sentenced to 9 years for running $10 million crypto Ponzi scheme
Rathnakishore Giri was sentenced to nine years in prison for orchestrating a $10 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme through fraudulent investment promises.
Top 3 Meme Coins to Watch in the Third Week of May 2026
MemeCore, BinanceLife, and Gigachad show significant technical consolidation patterns, signaling potential price movements heading into the third week of May 2026.
Soluna Q1 Revenue Rises 58% as Data Center Hosting Surpasses Crypto Mining
Soluna Holdings saw a 58% revenue increase in Q1, driven by data center hosting growth despite declining returns in Bitcoin mining.
Georgia Primary to Test Crypto PAC’s Support for Democratic Candidate
The crypto-backed PAC Protect Progress is spending over $4 million to support Jasmine Clark in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District Democratic primary.
Former Ripple CTO Talks About Meme Coins as Investment
Ripple CTO David Schwartz criticized treating meme coins as serious investments, clarifying that technical actions on the XRP Ledger do not constitute endorsements.
Bitcoin Could Turn Green as Trump Halts Iran Strike on Gulf Allies’ Plea
Bitcoin rebounded toward $77,000 after Donald Trump paused a planned military strike on Iran following requests from Gulf allies.
Ibiza Tech Forum 2026 to Host Blockchain, Digital Assets and Institutional Finance Programme
The fourth Ibiza Tech Forum, held May 19-22, 2026, will feature a dedicated program on blockchain, digital assets, and institutional finance.
Bitcoin’s price drop below $78K cleared the path for a rebound as options traders hedge downside risk
Bitcoin's dip below $78,000, driven by leverage unwinding and macroeconomic pressure, has forced traders to hedge while keeping potential for a rebound alive.
Sleepagotchi Launches AI Sleep Coach as It Expands Into AI Wellness
Solana-based platform Sleepagotchi has launched an AI Sleep Coach and appointed Kenny Wood as CEO to lead its expansion into AI wellness.
Bitcoin Traders Monitor $74K Support As Sell Pressure Increases
Bitcoin is testing the critical $74,000-$75,000 support level as market analysts observe increasing sell pressure and bearish indicators.
Ostium’s onchain perpetuals exchange to be ‘powered’ by Nasdaq data
Onchain perpetuals platform Ostium has partnered with Nasdaq to provide global traders with leveraged exposure to U.S. equities using institutional-grade market data.
Proof of Talk Returns to the Louvre With 100+ C-Level Speakers Representing $18 Trillion in AUM
The fourth edition of the prestigious Web3 conference, Proof of Talk, will return to Paris in June 2026 featuring global financial leaders.
Zerohash secures first EMI license under MiCA for stablecoin and brokerage services in Europe
Zerohash Europe has become the first firm to hold both a MiCAR crypto license and a full Electronic Money Institution status.
CFTC Appoints Crypto Expert DJ Hennes to Future-Proof US Derivatives Rules
The CFTC has appointed DJ Hennes as director of its Market Participants Division to help modernize oversight of crypto and prediction markets.
TRUMP coin World Cup VIP offer lets insiders sell while holders compete for tickets
The TRUMP coin project is offering World Cup tickets to top holders while allowing insiders to potentially sell their holdings.
Galaxy scores New York BitLicense to offer digital asset services in the state
Galaxy Digital has secured a BitLicense and Money Transmission License from New York regulators to provide crypto services in the state.
Minnesota Legalizes Crypto Custody Services for Banks, Credit Unions
Minnesota has passed a law allowing state-chartered banks and credit unions to offer virtual-currency custody services starting August 1.
White House Says Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Announcement Is Imminent: ‘A Breakthrough’
The White House is nearing a formal announcement regarding the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve following significant legal and infrastructure breakthroughs.
Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Battle: Jury Rules “Too Late”
A U.S. jury ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI was filed too late, effectively ending his challenge against the company.
Galaxy Digital Wins Major Money Transmitter License in New York
Galaxy Digital has secured a BitLicense and Money Transmitter License, allowing the firm to provide regulated crypto services to New York institutional clients.
Revolut unveils first physical crypto card as industry-wide card usage grows
Revolut has launched a new Dogecoin-themed physical debit card as global adoption of cryptocurrency payment cards continues to rise.
The $30 billion RWA tokenization boom is barely reaching DeFi
Despite a $30 billion market for tokenized real-world assets, only a small fraction is integrated into decentralized finance due to restrictive compliance architectures.
Crypto Funds Post $1B in Outflows as Iran Tensions Weigh on Bitcoin, Ether
Cryptocurrency investment products recorded $1.07 billion in outflows last week due to geopolitical tensions and rising inflation fears.
Two more Ethereum Foundation researchers resign amid wave of departures
Researchers Carl Beek and Julian Ma have resigned from the Ethereum Foundation, joining a growing list of recent high-profile departures.
ZachXBT Launches $10,000 Bounty Over Crypto Market Manipulation Claims
On-chain investigator ZachXBT is offering a $10,000 bounty for evidence regarding alleged market manipulation by the Hong Kong-based firm Heisenberg Guru.
Bitwise to add HYPE to balance sheet using fees from Hyperliquid ETF
Bitwise will use 10% of management fees from its new Hyperliquid ETF to purchase and stake the HYPE token.
Standard Chartered to Absorb Zodia Custody’s Core Business in Digital Asset Consolidation
Standard Chartered is acquiring Zodia Custody’s regulated operations while spinning off its technology infrastructure into a new entity, Zodia Solutions.
Kraken co-CEO says exchange revenue, up 3% to $507 million, is a ‘more resilient’ mix amid spending spree
Kraken reports $507 million in Q1 revenue, emphasizing long-term product investment and platform diversification despite a sharp drop in EBITDA.
Capital B Acquires 192 Bitcoin for €13 Million, Pushes Total Holdings to 3,135 BTC
Capital B has increased its Bitcoin treasury to 3,135 BTC after purchasing 192 additional coins for €13 million.
Trump’s American Bitcoin Is Following MicroStrategy, But Shareholders Feel the Pain
American Bitcoin (ABTC) is aggressively accumulating BTC reserves like MicroStrategy, yet its stock price has hit an all-time low.
Ether Bears Take Control With Drop to $2K: What Will Stop ETH Price Crash?
Ether prices dropped to $2,100 amid increased selling pressure and ETF outflows, with analysts warning of further declines if support at $2,000 fails.
SpaceX IPO bets on Hyperliquid price Elon Musk’s company above $2 trillion before filing
Crypto traders are using Hyperliquid to bet on SpaceX's future valuation via perpetual futures contracts before the company's official IPO.
Hyperliquid eyes 55% price rise after Silicon Valley investor's 'massive HYPE buy'
Hyperliquid's HYPE token may rally 55% following significant accumulation by a wallet linked to a16z and a bullish technical cup-and-handle pattern.
UK Proposes Near-24/7 Settlement to Prepare Markets for Tokenization
The Bank of England plans to extend settlement infrastructure hours to support the integration of tokenized finance into UK wholesale markets.
Tether invests in remittance fintech LemFi to expand USDT settlement across Africa and Asia
Tether has invested in fintech LemFi to integrate USDT as a settlement layer, improving cross-border remittances across Africa and Asia.
Bitcoin Depot Disables Bitcoin ATM Network Amid Bankruptcy
Bitcoin Depot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and deactivated its Bitcoin ATM network due to intense regulatory and financial pressure.
Bitcoin Sell Pressure Cools With 27% Breakout in Sight, But Whales Have Other Plans
Bitcoin displays a potential bull flag breakout, though large whale distribution and smart money indicators suggest ongoing caution among institutional players.
Standard Chartered to absorb Zodia Custody’s crypto business into its own operations: Bloomberg
Standard Chartered is integrating its subsidiary Zodia Custody's crypto business directly into its own digital asset infrastructure.
HIVE stock rallies 35% after unveiling 320MW ‘AI gigafactory’ project in Toronto
HIVE Digital shares surged 35% following the announcement of a $2.55 billion, 320MW AI infrastructure gigafactory project in Toronto.
Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings With $2B Purchase
Strategy has acquired 24,869 Bitcoin for $2.01 billion, bringing its total holdings to 843,738 BTC.
Bitcoin Depot (BTM) Stock Falls 80% As Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Bitcoin Depot, North America's largest Bitcoin ATM operator, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and ceased operations amid mounting regulatory pressures and financial losses.
Goldman Sachs Dumps XRP and Solana, Cuts Ethereum Exposure by 70%
Goldman Sachs fully exited its XRP and Solana ETF positions in Q1 2026 while reducing its Ethereum holdings by 70%.
Standard Chartered to Absorb Zodia Custody, Spin Out Zodia Solutions
Standard Chartered is acquiring Zodia Custody's business while spinning off its infrastructure arm, Zodia Solutions, to enhance institutional digital asset services.
Bitmine lifts ether treasury to 5.28 million ETH as total holdings top $12 billion
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has expanded its Ethereum treasury to 5.28 million ETH, currently valued at over $12 billion.
Weekly crypto ETP outflows top $1B, ending six-week positive streak amid Iran-linked risk-off: CoinShares
Institutional investors pulled over $1 billion from crypto ETPs last week, ending a six-week positive streak due to geopolitical concerns involving Iran.
Iran Launches Bitcoin-Backed Insurance Service for Strait of Hormuz Shipping, Eyes $10B In Revenue
Iran has introduced 'Hormuz Safe,' a Bitcoin-settled maritime insurance platform targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to generate significant revenue.
Bitcoin faces Treasury yield pressure as Japan sells nearly $30 billion of US debt
Japanese investors sold $29.6 billion in US debt, driving up Treasury yields and creating short-term pricing pressure for Bitcoin.
Iran Launches Bitcoin Insurance for Strait of Hormuz Shipping
Iran has introduced Hormuz Safe, a state-backed platform allowing shippers to pay for maritime insurance premiums using Bitcoin.
South Korea’s KB Financial Completes Stablecoin Pilot for Offline Payments
KB Financial Group has successfully completed a stablecoin pilot for offline payments and cross-border remittances using the Kaia blockchain.
Strategy (MSTR) Spends A Massive $2 Billion on More Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 843,738 BTC
Strategy has acquired 24,869 additional Bitcoin for $2 billion, increasing its total corporate treasury holdings to 843,738 BTC.
3 Altcoin Crypto Whales Are Buying For the 3rd Week of May
On-chain data reveals significant whale accumulation in Ethereum, Zcash, and Hyperliquid, signaling strategic positioning by large investors for the third week of May.
Bitcoin’s $100,000 Target Hits a Wall as Market Reality Undercuts 3 Key Bullish Catalysts
Bitcoin faces market challenges despite three major bullish catalysts: the Trump-China summit, NVIDIA's growth, and the CLARITY Act.
‘Big dot energy’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 24,869 BTC for $2 billion as total holdings top 4% of bitcoin supply
Strategy has acquired 24,869 additional BTC for $2 billion, bringing its total holdings to over 4% of the entire bitcoin supply.
Standard Chartered projects $4T in tokenized assets by end-2028, with DeFi protocols primary beneficiaries
Standard Chartered forecasts $4 trillion in tokenized assets by 2028, driven by stablecoins, real-world assets, and the efficiency of decentralized finance protocols.