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White House starts review of CFTC’s prediction markets rulemaking as Trump backs agency authority
The White House is reviewing new CFTC rules for prediction markets while President Trump asserts the agency's exclusive regulatory authority over the sector.
Streamex and Orca Roll out Onchain Trading System for Tokenized Securities
Streamex and Orca have partnered to launch a Solana-based, regulated marketplace for trading tokenized assets like gold-backed tokens.
Bitcoin miner-to-AI boom sends stocks soaring as Cipher and Hut 8 hit fresh highs
Bitcoin mining companies are seeing stock surges as they pivot their resources toward AI infrastructure and high-performance computing data centers.
Strive’s SATA Tops Estimated 490 Bitcoin in a Single Day — More Than the Entire Daily Mining Supply
Strive’s SATA program acquired approximately 490 Bitcoin in one day, surpassing the entire daily issuance of the global Bitcoin network.
5 Things to Know About Yi He, First Crypto Boss on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women List
Binance co-CEO Yi He has become the first crypto-native executive to be featured on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business list.
PAC Lauds Texas Primary Wins, Says it will ‘Aggressively Back’ Pro-Crypto Candidates in Future Races
Crypto-backed political action committees are pledging to aggressively support pro-crypto candidates following successful primary wins in Texas.
TD Cowen says Trump’s CFTC prediction markets post unlikely to change legal fight
Investment bank TD Cowen asserts that Donald Trump's public support for the CFTC will not resolve the ongoing legal conflict over prediction markets.
BeInCrypto 100 Institutional Awards Nomination: KuCoin for Best Trading Infrastructure
KuCoin has been nominated for Best Trading Infrastructure at the BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards 2026 for its secure, scalable, and professional-grade exchange ecosystem.
Falcon Finance taps Anchorage to issue new GENIUS-compliant payments stablecoin fUSD
Falcon Finance has partnered with Anchorage Digital to launch fUSD, a new GENIUS-compliant payments stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasury assets.
Vitalik Buterin Pauses Essays to Write Decentralized Governance Sci-Fi Novel
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is shifting from technical blog posts to writing a science fiction novel focused on decentralized governance.
US Government Moves $1.9 Million of Seized Alameda Altcoins
The US government transferred $1.9 million in seized Alameda Research altcoins to Coinbase Prime, sparking speculation about a potential future liquidation.
Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto falls nearly 67% YTD after reverse stock split
Nakamoto (NAKA) shares have plummeted nearly 67% YTD following a reverse stock split aimed at maintaining Nasdaq compliance.
Hut 8 AI landlord data center strategy turns Bitcoin collateral into bridge capital
Hut 8 is leveraging its power assets, long-term AI data center contracts, and Bitcoin holdings to transition from a miner to an infrastructure landlord.
Gold Price is Turning Bearish Fast as Key Support Above $4,300 is Tested
Gold faces accelerated bearish momentum, testing the $4,376 support level as technical indicators suggest a continued downtrend.
Ether Squeeze Risk Grows As Shorts Crowd Near $2K Support
Ether faces a potential short squeeze as rising open interest and short positioning intensify near the critical $2,000 support level.
Wall Street gets new crypto rival after Texas bank completes regulatory pivot
United Texas Bank has converted to a national charter to provide cryptocurrency firms direct access to U.S. banking systems and federal payment rails.
Miami IT Worker Arrested in $1.9 Million Bitcoin Theft from Former Boss
A Miami IT specialist was arrested for allegedly stealing $1.9 million in Bitcoin from his former employer by exploiting a trusted hardware wallet setup.
Mastercard Secures New York BitLicense for Crypto Operations
Mastercard has obtained a New York BitLicense to advance its digital asset infrastructure, focusing on stablecoins and tokenized deposits.
Elon Musk could become a top 5 corporate bitcoin holder if Tesla and SpaceX merge
A potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX could create a massive combined bitcoin treasury, ranking the firm among the top five corporate holders.
CME’s 24/7 crypto launch will kill Bitcoin’s weekend gap, but Monday now matters more
CME Group is moving its crypto futures and options to 24/7 trading, aiming to reduce weekend volatility gaps for institutional investors.
Prediction markets enter the derivatives era: XBIT DEX opens whitelist for prediction leverage, launching a 35,000 USDC campaign
XBIT DEX introduces leverage to on-chain prediction markets, starting with the 2026 World Cup and offering a 35,000 USDC campaign.
Bitcoin Follows Oil Lower as Iran Boosts Stocks But Sends BTC Price Below $75K
Bitcoin dropped below $75K, mirroring oil's decline despite a US-Iran peace deal boosting stocks.
Casa Launches Four Security Features to Combat Rising Social Engineering Attacks on Bitcoin Holders
Casa has introduced four new security features to protect Bitcoin holders from the growing threat of social engineering attacks.
Kraken expands Earn suite with Bitcoin Vault paying yield on BTC holdings
Kraken has launched Bitcoin Vault, a new product allowing users to earn up to 2.5% yield on their Bitcoin holdings.
BTC Prague 2026: Europe’s leading Bitcoin conference expands its cultural reach
BTC Prague 2026 will feature a new 'Bitcoin Living Masterclass' track alongside its core Bitcoin program, broadening its appeal.
Crypto Long & Short: How the GENIUS Act repriced bitcoin's monetary premium
The GENIUS Act, by regulating stablecoins, provided a government-backed alternative for dollar access, reducing Bitcoin's utility and repricing its monetary premium.
Aztec Labs acquires ZKPassport, pledges to keep privacy protocol and iOS mobile app open-source
Aztec Labs has acquired identity verification tool ZKPassport, committing to maintain its protocol and iOS app as open-source projects.
BIS project finds tokenization could make cross-border payments faster, safer
A BIS project titled Project Agorá suggests that tokenization can enhance the speed and security of cross-border financial settlements.
Crypto IPOs could create massive $1 trillion market amid tokenization wave, Jefferies says
Investment bank Jefferies predicts a surge in crypto-related IPOs, forecasting a $1 trillion market as institutions integrate blockchain into core financial infrastructure.
Mastercard Secures New York BitLicense to Advance Digital Asset Strategy
Mastercard has obtained a New York BitLicense, enabling the company to expand its operations in stablecoins and blockchain-based payment infrastructure.
Kraken Launches Bitcoin Vault, Offering Yield on BTC Holdings
Kraken has introduced Bitcoin Vault, a new product allowing users to earn BTC-denominated yield on their holdings through decentralized finance protocols.
Bybit Distances Itself From HTX As Experts Warn Of USDT Freeze Risk
Bybit is implementing stricter checks on HTX-linked transactions following UK sanctions against the exchange operator Huobi Global S.A.
Tokenized Pokémon card marketplaces hit record $7.4 million as hype peaks ahead of 30th anniversary
Tokenized Pokémon card marketplaces reached a record $7.4 million in weekly revenue, driven by intense interest surrounding the franchise's upcoming 30th anniversary.
Ethereum’s privacy push faces a 12-month deadline as markets reward privacy-first assets
Ethereum developers must implement native privacy features within a year to remain competitive against privacy-focused assets and maintain its institutional appeal.
StakeDAO exploit creates 5.4 trillion vsdCRV but nets only $91K
An attacker minted 5.4 trillion vsdCRV via a compromised StakeDAO key, but low liquidity limited the actual profit to just $91,000.
HTX Denies UK Sanctions Allegations as Data Links Exchange to Russia-Linked Flows
HTX has rejected UK sanctions alleging it facilitated Russia-linked financial flows, while new data suggests the exchange processed billions in high-risk transactions.
Bitdeer taps former Corsair Gaming and semiconductor exec Michael Potter as CFO
Bitdeer has appointed former Corsair Gaming executive Michael Potter as its new CFO, succeeding Jianchun Liu, to support its AI and cloud expansion.
Italy’s Banca Sella Gets MiCA Approval for Crypto Services
Banca Sella has become the first Italian bank to receive regulatory approval for crypto-asset services under the EU's MiCA framework.
Fold Lands $150 Million to Fuel Bitcoin Credit Card Growth
Fold Holdings has secured a $150 million credit facility from Encina Lender Finance to scale its Bitcoin Credit Card program.
Fold Launches New Bitcoin Credit Card Rollout
Fold has begun rolling out its Bitcoin credit card, offering users bitcoin rewards on everyday purchases through the Visa network.
Block kicks off Cash App’s phased stablecoin roll out to its nearly 60 million users
Block has begun rolling out stablecoin support to Cash App users, marking a strategic shift for CEO Jack Dorsey toward alternative blockchain networks.
Bitcoin Price Shrugs off $1.3B BlackRock ETF Block Sale
Bitcoin maintained its price above $75,600 despite a massive $1.3 billion block sale of shares in BlackRock's IBIT ETF.
A bipartisan bridge to the future: Why the Senate must finish the job on digital Assets
The Senate's advancement of the CLARITY Act marks a bipartisan push to establish essential regulatory frameworks for digital assets in the United States.
Bitcoin Risks 10% Drop in a Month as 'Sell in May and Go Way' Mood Returns
Bitcoin faces potential short-term declines as historical data suggests May losses often lead to weak summer performance for the cryptocurrency.
Robinhood is letting AI trade for you so you don't have to keep checking the markets
Robinhood has introduced AI agents that allow retail investors to automate stock trading and purchases using third-party financial tools.
Aeternum brings the second edition of Unchained Summit to Vietnam on May 28-29
Aeternum is hosting the second Unchained Summit in Da Nang, Vietnam, focusing on digital asset regulation, blockchain infrastructure, and institutional adoption.
DTCC plans to bring tokenized assets to Stellar in latest Wall Street blockchain push
The DTCC is partnering with the Stellar network to integrate its tokenized securities platform, aiming for a 2027 rollout of blockchain-based traditional assets.
Oil Prices Slide as Iran Floats Strait of Hormuz Reopening Deal With US
Oil prices dropped 2.7% following reports of a draft framework between Iran and the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Mastercard secures New York State Bitlicense as it continues to expand crypto services
Mastercard received a New York BitLicense, enabling crypto services expansion and aligning with its digital currency strategy.
Crypto’s biggest exchanges back push for token disclosure standards as industry courts institutional capital
Major crypto firms have launched the Transparency Alliance to establish standardized token disclosures, aiming to increase market transparency for institutional investors.
Bitcoin’s 35% Crash Signal Just Returned But a Whale Bought $66 Million Anyway
Bitcoin recently fell below key moving averages, a signal linked to past crashes, despite a significant $66 million whale purchase.
Robinhood says AI-powered crypto trading coming after launching agentic stock trading beta
Robinhood is expanding its agentic trading initiative to include cryptocurrency after launching a beta version for equities.
Banca Sella gets green light to provide crypto services to customers in Italian first
Banca Sella has become the first Italian bank to receive approval for offering crypto services under the European Union’s MiCA regulation.
Tiny x402 payments expose the approval gap holding AI agents back
High-frequency, low-value x402 payments reveal that manual wallet approvals create a significant friction barrier for autonomous AI agent operations.
Major crypto exchanges increase transfer scrutiny with HTX over UK sanctions
Major crypto exchanges are tightening compliance checks on transfers involving HTX following the exchange's designation under new U.K. sanctions linked to Russia.
Top Wall Street Names See NVIDIA Stock at $330, But Buyers Just Walked Out
While Wall Street analysts maintain high price targets for NVIDIA, technical indicators and shifting money flows suggest institutional buyers are losing interest.
DDC Buys Bitcoin Twice in One Week, Grows Treasury 14% Without Dilution
DDC Enterprise Limited increased its Bitcoin treasury by 14% through two recent acquisitions without issuing new shares to avoid shareholder dilution.
Banca Sella Becomes First Italian Bank Licensed for Bitcoin and Crypto Services Under MiCA
Banca Sella is the first Italian bank authorized under MiCA regulations to provide cryptocurrency custody and transfer services to select clients.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Internet Computer (ICP) Jumps 9.8%
Internet Computer (ICP) surged 9.8% to lead the CoinDesk 20 index, which saw a modest overall gain of 0.1%.
Mastercard secures New York BitLicense to support stablecoin and digital payment infrastructure
Mastercard has obtained a New York BitLicense to advance its blockchain-based payment services and stablecoin infrastructure.
Ripple Ex-CTO David Schwartz Criticizes S&P 500 Investment Advice
Former Ripple CTO David Schwartz mocked viral online advice to buy the S&P 500 at record highs using a sarcastic three-step formula.
RAIN Token Jumps 44% In a Day as Protocol Joins Top 3 Prediction Markets
The RAIN token surged 44% after the Rain protocol entered the top three prediction markets following a $100 million liquidity injection.
Circle partners with Nium to connect USDC settlement to global payout rails
Circle is partnering with Nium to integrate USDC settlement with global payout infrastructure, streamlining cross-border payments for financial institutions.
Solana DEX Orca launches new marketplace for tokenized real-world assets
Solana-based exchange Orca has introduced permissioned liquidity pools to support the trading of regulated, tokenized real-world assets.
China’s Supreme Court to Formulate New Rules for Digital Currency, AI cases
China's Supreme People's Court is developing new judicial guidelines to address legal disputes involving virtual currencies, artificial intelligence, and data property rights.
Live markets: Bitcoin remains under pressure as Korea's SK Hynix joins Micron in $1 trillion club
Bitcoin faces downward pressure as investor capital shifts toward surging AI-related memory chip stocks like SK Hynix and Micron.
Crypto PACs Help Decide Key Texas Runoffs as Congress Rewrites Digital Asset Rules
Crypto-aligned PACs successfully backed several winning candidates in Texas primary runoffs, signaling the industry's increasing influence on US electoral politics.
Here’s Why Analysts say XRP Price is Extremely 'Undervalued’ at $1.30
Analysts suggest XRP is significantly undervalued, with on-chain metrics and technical patterns pointing toward a potential major price rebound.
Stake DAO Exploit Shows Why “Audited” Doesn’t Mean Safe In DeFi
The Stake DAO exploit, caused by a compromised deployer key rather than code vulnerabilities, highlights the limitations of smart contract audits in DeFi.
Bitcoin gauge tracking selling pressure moves into 'high-risk' zone as ETF demand slumps
Bitcoin's risk index has entered a high-risk zone as demand for U.S. spot ETFs weakens and selling pressure increases.