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Iran proposes ceasefire and sanctions relief in response to US peace proposal
Iran has responded to a US peace proposal by demanding sanctions relief and control over the Strait of Hormuz through written diplomatic exchanges.
China’s He Lifeng to lead trade talks with US delegation in South Korea
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Seoul for high-level trade negotiations ahead of a presidential summit.
US government’s crypto holdings rise by over $4B since April 1
The US government's cryptocurrency holdings have surged by over $4 billion since April 1 due to criminal seizures and a new non-sale policy.
Bitcoin Eyes $83,400 But Trump’s Iran Warning and CPI Week Spark Trader Caution
Bitcoin targets $83,400 as traders navigate geopolitical tensions from Donald Trump and upcoming U.S. inflation data.
OpenAI president’s private journal entries read aloud in Elon Musk lawsuit
Private journal entries by OpenAI President Greg Brockman were revealed in court during Elon Musk's lawsuit regarding the company's shift toward for-profit operations.
After the $16.5 billion in exploits, DeFi is now being forced toward the controls it once resisted
Rising exploit losses are forcing DeFi protocols to adopt traditional security, governance, and risk-management controls to attract institutional capital.
Canton Network developer Digital Asset eyes $300 million raise at $2 billion valuation, led by a16z crypto: Bloomberg
Digital Asset, the developer of Canton Network, is reportedly raising $300 million at a $2 billion valuation in a round led by a16z crypto.
US government confirms rare earths deal with China remains in effect
The US has confirmed that its rare earths trade agreement with China remains active, temporarily easing tensions over critical mineral supply chains.
Strategy's Michael Saylor Signals Impending BTC Buy
Michael Saylor announced Strategy will resume Bitcoin purchases, despite previous comments suggesting the company might periodically sell portions of its holdings.
Policy at Consensus Miami: State of Crypto
White House adviser Patrick Witt suggests the Clarity Act could become law by July 4 as industry leaders discuss crypto policy at Consensus Miami.
Trump Revives Fort Knox Audit Push, Wants to Knock on the Vault Door
President Donald Trump has reiterated his desire to physically verify that U.S. gold reserves remain stored within the Fort Knox vault.
How Hyperliquid Managed to Lead 3 DeFi Apps That Paid Holders $96 Million In 4 Weeks
Hyperliquid, Pump.fun, and edgeX distributed $96.3 million to token holders over four weeks using varying fee-based revenue and buyback strategies.
Ethereum Down 35% Vs. Bitcoin in a Year: Will ETH Price Decline More in 2026?
Ether has dropped 35% against Bitcoin over the past year, with technical indicators and rising exchange reserves suggesting further potential downside in 2026.
Pakistan forwards Iran’s response to US war proposal as diplomatic channel heats up
Pakistan is mediating a diplomatic exchange between the US and Iran regarding a 14-point plan to cease hostilities.
Morgan Stanley’s MSBT ends first trading month with 0 outflows amid Bitcoin ETFs 6-week inflow streak
Morgan Stanley’s MSBT Bitcoin fund achieved a milestone in its first month, recording zero net outflows during a broad market inflow period.
Pimco CIO warns Iran war may prompt Fed to hike rates
PIMCO's CIO warns that geopolitical conflict in Iran could force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to combat energy-driven inflation.
Tehran submits response to US peace proposal as crypto markets brace for volatility
Iran has submitted its response to a US peace proposal amid ongoing regional tensions that are fueling volatility in global crypto markets.
Tehran submits response to US peace proposal as Strait of Hormuz tensions rattle crypto markets
Iran has responded to a US peace proposal amid Strait of Hormuz tensions that are fueling crypto market volatility and energy concerns.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Fintechs Bridging Fiat and Digital Assets
BeInCrypto identifies 15 top fintech companies facilitating the integration of fiat payment systems with digital assets for retail and institutional users.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Digital Asset Custody Providers Behind Crypto Adoption
BeInCrypto identifies 15 top digital asset custody providers essential for driving institutional crypto adoption through secure infrastructure and regulatory compliance.
Visa, Mastercard resume operations in Syria after 15-year hiatus
Visa and Mastercard have resumed operations in Syria, reconnecting the country to the global financial system after 15 years of isolation.
Putin hints Ukraine war may be nearing completion amid Trump-brokered ceasefire
Vladimir Putin suggested the Ukraine conflict is nearing completion amid reports of a ceasefire deal brokered by President Donald Trump.
Has Donald Trump been a net positive for Bitcoin or created an unbreakable partisan divide?
Donald Trump’s impact on Bitcoin is mixed, yielding significant institutional recognition while failing to foster broader public trust or organic network adoption.
Agentic commerce will run on crypto rails, PayPal and Google reps tell Consensus Miami
PayPal and Google Cloud executives argue that crypto infrastructure is essential for the future of AI-driven autonomous commerce.
Digital Asset Holdings Targets $300M in Latest Capital Raise
Enterprise blockchain firm Digital Asset Holdings is reportedly raising $300 million at a $2 billion valuation, led by a16z crypto.
Pimco warns Iran war could lead Federal Reserve to raise rates
Pimco warns that escalating conflict in Iran could disrupt energy supplies, forcing the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates instead of cutting them.
Alphabet poised to overtake Nvidia as world’s most valuable company
Alphabet is narrowing the valuation gap with Nvidia as its AI-focused strategy and strong financial performance drive stock growth.
AI Agents Are Coming for Online Shopping: ARK Says $8 Trillion by 2030
ARK Invest forecasts that AI agents will facilitate $8 trillion in online consumer spending by 2030, transforming digital commerce and search.
Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal, rejects temporary truces
Iran has rejected a 14-point US ceasefire proposal, calling it nominal while warning of strong retaliation following recent US strikes on Iranian oil tankers.
S&P 500 reaches record highs as tech stocks drive gains
The S&P 500 hit a new record high, fueled primarily by strong performance in technology and AI-related stocks.
Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT prices surge as crypto revival reignites risk appetite
Bored Ape Yacht Club floor prices have risen 55% this year, reflecting a broader market trend of increased investor risk appetite.
Firefox finds 20 year old bug and patches 14 months of fixes in 30 days using Anthropic’s Mythos AI
Mozilla utilized Anthropic’s Mythos AI to identify and patch over 400 security vulnerabilities in Firefox, accelerating their typical year-long repair schedule to just one month.
Three young DeFi apps return $100M in revenue to token holders in 30 days
Hyperliquid, EdgeX, and Pump.fun have distributed over $96 million to token holders, highlighting a market shift toward prioritizing actual protocol earnings.
XRP Is Flashing a Reversal Signal That Preceded Its Last 126% Rally
Analysts suggest XRP may be nearing a significant price reversal due to persistent bearish funding rates and bullish technical chart patterns.
Goldman Sachs Sees Fed on Hold Longer, Pencils In December Rate Cut
Goldman Sachs has delayed its Federal Reserve rate cut forecasts to December 2026 and March 2027 due to persistent inflation concerns.
Iran strikes tanker off Doha as Qatari ship breaks Hormuz blockade, triggering crypto scam wave and oil price surge
An Iranian attack on a tanker near Doha and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered oil price spikes and maritime crypto scams.
MicroStrategy Reveals It Will Sell Bitcoin Under These Conditions
MicroStrategy CEO Phong Le clarified that the company will only sell Bitcoin under specific conditions that are accretive to shareholders or for tax purposes.
South Korea’s Crypto Market Loses Half Its Value as Stock Boom Pulls Investors Away
South Korean crypto holdings dropped by over 50% in one year as investors pivoted toward the stock market amid regulatory and tax changes.
Bitcoin Price May Dip Toward $70K as Fed Estimates Hotter CPI Print
Bitcoin faces a potential pullback to $70,000 as rising inflation estimates and weakening institutional support create bearish market conditions.
Bitmine’s Tom Lee Bets Big On Ethereum With New 2026 Prediction
Tom Lee of Bitmine projects Ethereum will reach between $9,000 and $12,000 by the end of 2026 amid a cooling crypto winter.
Is Crypto Entering an Altcoin Season? Social Buzz Hits a 3-Month High
Social media buzz for an altcoin season has reached a three-month high, though analysts warn that Ethereum's current weakness suggests the rally lacks stability.
BlackRock looks to sidestep Clarity yield issues, filing for two new tokenized money market funds
BlackRock has filed to launch two new tokenized money market funds to expand its digital asset offerings and bridge traditional finance with blockchain.
Gold ETFs Rebound With $6.6 Billion Inflows After Record Selloff
Global gold ETFs saw a $6.6 billion inflow in April, successfully reversing the record-breaking $12 billion selloff experienced in March.
Putin claims Ukraine conflict is ‘coming to an end’ after Victory Day parade
Vladimir Putin declared the conflict in Ukraine is nearing its conclusion during a scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow.
Trump Media Posts $406M in Quarterly Losses as Bitcoin Bet Backfires
Trump Media & Technology Group reported a $406 million quarterly loss driven largely by significant unrealized losses from its high-priced Bitcoin investments.
JPMorgan, Mastercard and Ripple complete cross-border XRP tokenized Treasury settlement
Ondo Finance, Ripple, Mastercard, and J.P. Morgan successfully piloted a near-real-time cross-border redemption of tokenized U.S. Treasuries using the XRP Ledger.
Santiment Flags Risk As Crypto Bullish Talk Spikes While BTC Holds Near $80K
Santiment warns that excessive market optimism may signal a short-lived rally as Bitcoin maintains a price level near $80,000.
Investors seek signs of easing US-China tensions ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Investors are closely watching upcoming US-China summit talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping for signs of economic de-escalation and trade stability.
FBI dismantles decade-long insider trading ring, charges 30 in scheme spanning multiple countries
The FBI and SEC have charged 30 individuals for orchestrating a massive, decade-long international insider trading scheme involving confidential merger documents.
FBI dismantles decade-long insider trading ring, charges 30 in scheme spanning US, Russia, and Israel
Authorities have charged 30 individuals for a decade-long insider trading scheme that exploited confidential merger information to generate tens of millions in illegal profits.
Senate panel considers CLARITY Act as banking groups propose stablecoin yield changes
Major banking groups are pushing for stricter regulations on stablecoin yield rewards ahead of the Senate Banking Committee's upcoming CLARITY Act markup.
CZ Says Crypto Exchange Rivals Opposed His Pardon Bid
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao claims US crypto competitors lobbied against his presidential pardon due to concerns over Binance's potential market re-entry.
Major Bitcoin Mining Pools Join Stratum V2 Collaborative Organization
Seven major Bitcoin mining pools have joined the Stratum V2 working group to develop an open-source communication protocol for the mining industry.
Global gold ETFs see $6.6B in April inflows, reversing March outflows
Global gold ETFs rebounded in April, attracting $6.6 billion in inflows after experiencing significant outflows during the previous month.
Bank of England’s Bailey warns US stablecoins could destabilize the UK in a crisis
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that US-issued stablecoins lacking robust redemption guarantees could threaten UK financial stability during market crises.
Arbitrum’s $71 million in ETH cleared for Aave transfer as North Korea terrorism creditors retain legal claim
A federal judge allowed Arbitrum to transfer $71 million in stolen ETH to Aave while keeping terrorism-related legal claims active against the assets.
Venezuela transfers 13.5 kilograms of enriched uranium to US with UK support
Venezuela has transferred its entire 13.5-kilogram stockpile of highly enriched uranium to the United States with logistical support from the United Kingdom.
BoE’s Bailey warns of looming ‘wrestle’ with US over stablecoin rules, flags run risk for UK
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns of potential conflicts with U.S. stablecoin regulations and highlights financial stability risks for the UK.
Putin says ceasefire prompted by Ukraine security warnings, crypto markets react cautiously
Vladimir Putin announced a brief ceasefire citing security concerns, while crypto markets reacted modestly and prediction markets remained skeptical of lasting peace.
ChatGPT Images 2.0 Is Becoming a Market Fraud Tool with Deepfakes
Accessible AI tools like ChatGPT Images 2.0 and deepfake software are fueling a surge in sophisticated financial scams and identity fraud.
The CLARITY Act will help reshore the crypto industry in the US — Attorney
Attorney Bill Hughes argues that the CLARITY Act is essential for establishing clear regulations and bringing the crypto industry back to the United States.
Second Bitcoin ETF issuer predicts BTC hitting $1M – but cuts timeline to within the next US Presidential term
VanEck's Matthew Sigel predicts Bitcoin could reach $1 million by the next US Presidential term, signaling growing institutional optimism for long-term growth.
Aave partners with Latin American fintechs to enhance DeFi access across the region
Aave is expanding DeFi access in Latin America by partnering with local fintechs to offer dollar-denominated yield products to over 130,000 users.
Pennsylvania files lawsuit against Character.AI for chatbot impersonation of doctors
Pennsylvania has sued Character.AI for allegedly allowing its chatbots to impersonate licensed medical professionals and provide unauthorized mental health advice.
Aave v4 deposits on Ethereum surpass $50M, doubling in just one month
Aave v4 deposits on Ethereum reached $50 million, doubling in one month following a cautious, guardrail-focused launch strategy by the Aave DAO.
SanDisk leads S&P 500 with 558% gain in 2026 so far
SanDisk has surged 558% year-to-date, becoming the S&P 500's top performer driven by AI-fueled demand for NAND flash memory.
BlackRock COO, Ripple CEO set to join CZ at Binance’s first global virtual event
Binance is hosting its inaugural global virtual event on May 13, featuring high-profile speakers from traditional finance and the crypto industry.
The Nobitex dilemma: How Iran's biggest crypto exchange stays off the OFAC blacklist
Nobitex serves as Iran’s largest crypto exchange, facilitating significant financial flows while managing to avoid direct inclusion on the U.S. OFAC blacklist.
Strategy CEO Phong Le outlines conditions for selling Bitcoin
CEO Phong Le states that Strategy will only sell Bitcoin as a last resort if the company's stock trades below its net asset value.
New South Wales Police seize 52.3 Bitcoin worth $4.2M from darknet operator
New South Wales Police seized 52.3 Bitcoin worth approximately $4.2 million following a 15-month investigation into a darknet drug and weapon operation.