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US Inflation Just Beat Wages, But Bernstein Says One Stock May Escape the Pain
US April inflation rose to 3.8%, outpacing wage growth, yet analysts suggest Figure Technology Solutions may remain insulated due to strong tokenization growth.
eToro Q1 crypto revenue drops to $2.15 billion from last year’s $3.5 billion
eToro's Q1 crypto revenue fell to $2.15 billion as crypto trading activity slowed globally.
Helsing aims to raise $1.2B at $18B valuation led by Dragoneer
European defense AI startup Helsing is set to become Germany's most valuable startup with a planned $1.2 billion funding round at an $18 billion valuation.
Trump could sign executive order on AI security today, per Washington Post
President Trump is reportedly expected to sign an executive order today focusing on security standards for artificial intelligence.
Senate Confirms Bitcoin-Friendly Kevin Warsh to Fed Board, Clearing Path to Chairmanship
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board, positioning him for a potential appointment as the next Fed chair.
SoFi Technologies acquires most assets of PrimaryBid, ending UK fintech’s independence
SoFi Technologies has acquired most assets of UK fintech PrimaryBid, integrating its directed share program technology.
Ethereum Foundation rolls out support for Clear Signing crypto security solution
The Ethereum Foundation now supports Clear Signing, an open standard for human-readable transaction descriptions, enhancing crypto security.
Ethereum news (ETH): Foundation unveils new 'Clear Signing' standard to stop users from approving malicious crypto transactions
The Ethereum Foundation launched 'Clear Signing' to make crypto transaction approvals human-readable and prevent malicious approvals.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to Fed board ahead of expected Chair vote
The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board, positioning him for a potential vote to become the new Fed chair.
Keel Infrastructure posts $145M loss as it pivots from Bitcoin mining to AI
Keel Infrastructure reported a $145 million loss while shifting its business focus from Bitcoin mining to AI data center infrastructure.
Bitcoin Fog appeal tests DOJ theory that global crypto services fall under D.C. law
An appeals court is reviewing whether Bitcoin Fog's operator can be prosecuted in D.C. for a service allegedly run from abroad.
Quality Technology Services faces backlash over 30 million gallons of water use amid Georgia drought
Data center operator QTS faces public outcry for consuming 30 million gallons of water without billing during a severe Georgia drought.
Hormuz oil contagion spreads to 8 major economies and Bitcoin has just one route through
Bitcoin faces a pivotal moment as global energy policy responses to the Strait of Hormuz crisis influence its potential for growth or decline.
Telegram CEO Says New Toolchain Makes TON Smart Contracts 10x Faster
Pavel Durov has introduced Acton, a unified toolchain designed to accelerate and simplify smart contract development for the TON blockchain.
Kevin Warsh wins Senate approval, moves closer to Fed chair role as Powell prepares Friday exit
Kevin Warsh secured Senate confirmation for a Fed governor role, advancing his bid for Fed chair as Jerome Powell prepares to step down.
Pentagon reveals US Navy nuclear submarine in Gibraltar as Trump rejects Iran proposal, rattling crypto markets
The Pentagon disclosed the location of a US nuclear submarine in Gibraltar amid escalating US-Iran tensions, impacting crypto markets.
EPA chief Lee Zeldin proposes permitting reforms to boost reshoring and AI development
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has proposed permitting reforms to accelerate infrastructure projects for AI development and manufacturing reshoring.
eBay Rejects GameStop’s $56 Billion Bid as ‘Neither Credible Nor Attractive’
eBay has rejected an unsolicited $56 billion takeover bid from GameStop, citing concerns over financing and limited operational synergy.
Stablecoin yield infrastructure project raises $13.5M in round led by Sky Ecosystem
Osero, a stablecoin yield infrastructure project, raised $13.5 million in a funding round led by Sky Ecosystem to develop its three core products.
Privacy emerges as crypto’s next 'killer app,' with Arc, Canton and Tempo topping $1 billion in funding
Privacy-focused blockchains Arc, Canton, and Tempo have secured over $1 billion, signaling rising institutional interest in private, compliant crypto infrastructure.
Zoomex Warns Traditional Liquidity Metrics Are Failing in the Age of AI Trading
Zoomex states that traditional liquidity metrics are becoming unreliable due to the rise of AI-driven algorithmic trading, which necessitates a shift toward execution-based benchmarks.
Michael Burry warns of bubble signs, advises cutting tech exposure
Michael Burry warns of AI tech bubble fueled by accounting tricks and overbuilt infrastructure, advising investors to cut tech exposure.
Hot inflation data spooks markets as Bhutan keeps dumping Bitcoin
Higher-than-expected US inflation of 3.8% has pressured crypto markets while the Kingdom of Bhutan continues its consistent Bitcoin liquidation strategy.
Boundary Finance raises $2M in pre-seed funding led by Galaxy Ventures to build verifiable stablecoin
Boundary Finance secured $2M to develop USBD, a verifiable, institutional-grade stablecoin featuring daily on-chain audits and strict compliance protocols.
Coinbase adds Solana-backed loans through Morpho, letting users borrow up to $100,000
Coinbase has expanded its onchain lending service to include Solana-backed loans of up to $100,000 via Morpho.
Clarity Act gains support from Chuck Grassley ahead of Senate vote
Senator Chuck Grassley has endorsed the CLARITY Act, providing significant bipartisan momentum for upcoming Senate proceedings.
Google Catches First AI Zero-Day Exploit: A Warning Shot for Crypto Security?
Google detected the first AI-built zero-day exploit used by hackers, neutralizing a planned mass attack and highlighting AI's growing role in cybersecurity threats.
Anthropic warns unauthorized stock sales are void as tokenized markets price trillion dollar valuation
Anthropic has declared unauthorized stock sales void, cautioning investors against synthetic or tokenized products claiming exposure to the company's equity.
U.S. CFTC in talks with every major pro sports league on policing prediction markets
The U.S. CFTC is collaborating with major professional sports leagues to monitor and regulate insider trading within sports-based prediction markets.
Bitstamp by Robinhood tops CoinDesk’s Exchange Benchmark rankings for first time in three years
Robinhood-owned Bitstamp secured the top position in CoinDesk’s May 2026 Exchange Benchmark, surpassing Binance due to tightened grading standards.
Trump weighs military action against Iran as ceasefire talks collapse, rattling crypto markets
President Trump is considering military options against Iran after ceasefire talks failed, causing significant volatility in global cryptocurrency markets.
MARA Dumps $1.5B in Bitcoin as Miner Trades Treasury Hoard for AI Power Bet
MARA Holdings sold $1.5 billion in Bitcoin to reduce debt and fund a strategic pivot toward AI and power infrastructure.
Bitcoin’s bull-bear cycle indicator turns green for first time since March 2023
CryptoQuant’s bull-bear cycle indicator has turned green, signaling a potential recovery in market structure for Bitcoin as it tests the $82,000 resistance level.
Binance's chief marketing officer Rachel Conlan to leave the exchange
Binance CMO Rachel Conlan is departing the cryptocurrency exchange next month, with former Trust Wallet CEO Eowyn Chen stepping in as interim replacement.
Kraken parent Payward, Franklin Templeton to launch new suite of tokenized yield products
Payward and Franklin Templeton are partnering to develop new tokenized investment products and onchain financial solutions.
US Senate set to finalize nomination of pro-Bitcoin Kevin Warsh as next Fed Chair
The US Senate is poised to confirm pro-Bitcoin advocate Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve.
OpenAI’s new cybersecurity push has a lesson for crypto: stop waiting for the hack
OpenAI’s new Daybreak initiative highlights the need for crypto protocols to shift from reactive audits to continuous, proactive operational resilience.
Live markets: Bitcoin holds $80,000 as stocks sink, yields rise on ugly inflation print
Bitcoin maintains the $80,000 level despite stock market declines and rising yields following higher-than-expected inflation data.
Sky Ecosystem leads $13.5 million round for Stablewatch-incubated stablecoin yield startup Osero
Stablecoin yield startup Osero raised $13.5 million, led by the Sky Ecosystem, to expand adoption of its stablecoin products.
How Will a Hantavirus Pandemic Scenario Impact Global Economies in 2026?
Investors are cautious as a 2026 hantavirus outbreak threatens global markets already strained by inflation, geopolitical conflict, and high commodity prices.
Arthur Hayes Warns AI is Fueling History’s Biggest Liquidity Bubble
Arthur Hayes argues the global AI arms race is driving a historic surge in fiat credit and liquidity.
Labor Unions Join Banking Industry in Opposition to Senate Crypto Bill, The Clarity Act
Major U.S. labor unions and banking groups are opposing a Senate cryptocurrency bill, citing risks to retirement stability and traditional banking deposits.
Poland lawmakers debate crypto bills as PiS party submits separate ban proposal
Polish lawmakers are debating four competing cryptoasset bills following presidential vetoes, while the PiS party has proposed a total ban.
UAE government approves crypto for fee payments, taps Crypto.com as first licensed platform
The UAE government now accepts cryptocurrency for fee payments, partnering with Crypto.com to process these transactions via fiat conversion.
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic closes $120 million Series D as Deutsche Bank, Nasdaq deepen crypto bets
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic raised $120 million in Series D funding to expand its compliance services for institutional clients.
Franklin Templeton and Kraken’s parent company to explore new onchain investments
Franklin Templeton and Kraken's parent company are partnering to tokenize traditional investments and explore new onchain products.
SparkLend increases wBTC deposit cap from 3,000 to 30,000 wBTC in aggressive DeFi expansion
SparkLend has raised its wBTC deposit cap tenfold to 30,000 wBTC to facilitate DeFi expansion.
LMAX Group Launches Digital Asset Collateral Solution for Institutions
LMAX Group has introduced Kiosk, a platform enabling institutional clients to use digital assets as collateral for trading across various traditional and crypto markets.
Senate Banking Committee Unveils 309-Page Crypto Market Structure Bill Before Thursday Markup
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee released a 309-page crypto market structure bill ahead of a Thursday markup, sparking debate over stablecoin yield and ethics.
Latest XRP news: Ripple-linked ETFs attract biggest inflows since January
XRP ETFs saw their largest inflows since January, totaling $25.8 million, amid positive developments for Ripple.
Exodus Posts $32M Loss as Wallet Revenue Craters 37%, Sells 1,076 BTC
Exodus reported a $32.1 million Q1 loss and sold over 1,000 BTC to fund corporate acquisitions.
Paybis brings PayPal payments to US crypto buyers in bid to boost adoption
Paybis has integrated PayPal for US customers to simplify crypto purchases and increase mainstream adoption.
North Korea Linked to Majority of Crypto Hack Losses in 2025, CertiK Says
A CertiK report indicates North Korea-linked hackers stole 60% of crypto losses in 2025, funding state programs through industrialized digital asset theft.
FalconX Brings Tokenized Credit Vaults to Monad Network
FalconX has expanded its tokenized credit facility to the Monad blockchain, enabling institutional vault deposits to be used as collateral in DeFi protocols.
Bitcoin whale 'still short' BTC despite facing $13M in losses
A prominent Bitcoin trader remains committed to an $81 million short position despite incurring $13 million in unrealized losses as prices rise.
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire is on ‘massive life support,’ and crypto markets are feeling the pressure
Donald Trump warns of a failing US-Iran ceasefire, triggering crypto market volatility and increased US sanctions enforcement.
The largest EUR stablecoin is issued by a US-based company, and Europe should be paying attention
US-based Circle leads the euro stablecoin market via EURC, leveraging early MiCA compliance to outperform European competitors.
The battle for the digital euro is heating up as central bankers clash over how to take on Tether
French central banker Beau and ECB President Lagarde disagree on private stablecoins versus a central bank digital euro.
Roaring Kitty-Linked RKC Memecoin Crashes After $729K Developer Exit
The RKC memecoin crashed by 67% after its developer liquidated $729,000 in tokens following a brief surge sparked by a Roaring Kitty X post.
BTC news: EBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion bid as bitcoin exposure back in focus
EBay rejected GameStop's $56 billion bid, citing financing doubts and making GameStop's bitcoin exposure a key consideration.
Here’s Why Bitcoin Analysts Say BTC’s ‘Full’ Bullish Momentum is Back
Analysts suggest Bitcoin has regained full bullish momentum supported by improved liquidity, rising network activity, and strong spot market demand.
Trump weighs military action against Iran after ceasefire deadlock
Trump is considering military action against Iran following a ceasefire deadlock and Iran's rejection of a US peace proposal.
Kraken parent Payward, Franklin Templeton plan onchain investment products
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, is partnering with Franklin Templeton to develop tokenized investment products for institutional investors.
European Union sanctions 16 Russian officials over Ukrainian child deportations, tightening crypto crackdown
The EU sanctioned 16 Russian officials for child deportations and expanded bans on Russian cryptocurrency services.
Elliptic lands $120 million funding round backed by JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, and Nasdaq
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has raised $120 million in a funding round led by One Peak Partners.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: SUI drops 4.9%, leading index lower
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 1.6% as SUI and TAO underperformed, while CRO and BNB saw gains.
‘Favorable setup’: TD Cowen sees 106% upside in Sharplink as Galaxy yield fund, broadening Ethereum demand shift risk-reward
TD Cowen maintains a buy rating on Sharplink with a $16 target, citing a new yield fund with Galaxy Digital.
Labor unions oppose Senate crypto bill ahead of Thursday committee markup: report
Labor unions oppose a Senate crypto bill, fearing it will expose worker retirement accounts to cryptocurrency volatility.
Washington insider warns US defeat in Iran now “likely” – adding a new macro risk for Bitcoin
A Washington insider suggests a US defeat in Iran, creating a new macro risk for Bitcoin by impacting global trade and inflation.
Trump meets with national security team to discuss Iran military options as crypto markets brace for volatility
President Trump met with his national security team to discuss military options regarding Iran, impacting crypto markets.