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MoonPay makes prediction markets push with Dawn Labs buy, AI tool launch
MoonPay has acquired Dawn Labs and launched an AI-powered tool to simplify trading strategies on prediction market platforms.
Upcoming crypto bill vote shifts fight to full Senate, ‘major obstacles’ remain TD Cowen says
Investment bank TD Cowen warns that the upcoming crypto bill vote is just a procedural step, with major legislative hurdles still ahead.
Michael Saylor clarifies Strategy’s Bitcoin stance: never be a net seller
Michael Saylor confirms that Strategy remains committed to Bitcoin, pledging to never be a net seller despite recent financial loss reports.
3 Bullish Altcoins to Watch This Week
Venice (VVV), Toncoin (TON), and Internet Computer (ICP) are highlighted as altcoins to watch after recent strong breakout performance.
Kevin Hassett opposes new bureaucracy for AI approvals, warns it could push innovation to China
Kevin Hassett warns that creating a new AI-focused regulatory bureaucracy could stifle American innovation and benefit China's technological development.
Binance says AI security systems prevented $10.5 billion in user losses from crypto scams, phishing
Binance reported that its AI-powered security features saved users $10.5 billion from scams and phishing attempts between early 2025 and mid-2025.
Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Global Economy Crash, Recommends This as Top Investment
Robert Kiyosaki predicts a 2026 global economic crash and advocates for silver as a primary investment hedge against fiat currency.
This week Bitcoin faces as a new fed chair colliding with inflation in its biggest macro test of the year
Bitcoin faces a critical week of macroeconomic tests, including inflation data, Fed leadership changes, and a U.S.-China summit, impacting its market trajectory.
Americans for Responsible Innovation urges US to vet AI models for government contracts
Advocacy group Americans for Responsible Innovation is calling for mandatory safety reviews for AI models used in US government contracts.
40% of Trump’s China CEO Delegation Have Crypto Ties
President Donald Trump is visiting Beijing with a business delegation, 40% of whom represent companies with significant involvement in the cryptocurrency sector.
US home sellers outnumber buyers by 630,000, the largest gap ever recorded
The US housing market faces a record imbalance with 630,000 more sellers than buyers, leading to potential price declines.
Kraken parent Payward seeks fresh funding at $20 billion valuation ahead of potential IPO
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, is raising capital at a $20 billion valuation to fund acquisitions and prepare for a potential IPO.
Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rises 50% in 25 trading days amid global AI chip race
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has surged 50% in 25 days, driven by intense demand for AI memory chips and broad industry-wide growth.
Crypto Lawyer Warns Anthropic Stock Crackdown Risks Litigation as Claude Launches on AWS
Anthropic has declared unauthorized secondary stock sales void, sparking legal concerns while simultaneously launching its Claude platform on Amazon Web Services.
Kuaishou plans $20B IPO for Kling AI video unit in 2027
Kuaishou Technology is reportedly planning to spin off its Kling AI video unit with a $20 billion IPO target by 2027.
Galaxy, Sharplink Launch $125M Institutional DeFi Fund Using ETH Treasury
Galaxy and Sharplink are launching a $125 million fund to generate DeFi yields from Ethereum treasury holdings.
White House reveals US banks ‘refused’ to attend meetings to resolve stablecoin rewards issue in CLARITY Act
A senior White House official claims banking executives ignored earlier invitations to resolve disputes regarding stablecoin reward policies before the CLARITY Act markup.
Senator Moreno Vows to ‘Break the Cartel’ as Banks Panic Over CLARITY Act Stablecoin Yields
Senator Bernie Moreno accused the American Bankers Association of panicking over potential deposit flight caused by the proposed CLARITY Act's stablecoin yield provisions.
Ondo brings tokenized stocks to Hyperliquid as Global Markets tops $1B in TVL
Ondo Finance is expanding its tokenized stocks to Hyperliquid’s HyperEVM as its Global Markets platform surpasses $1 billion in total value locked.
Sharplink Q1 revenue tops $12 million as it pursues ‘singles and doubles’ hits in ETH yield
Sharplink reported $12.1 million in Q1 revenue while pivoting toward more sophisticated on-chain yield strategies beyond standard ETH staking.
Trump prepares for Beijing visit to negotiate with Xi on grand bargain
President Trump travels to Beijing in May 2026 to negotiate a high-stakes trade and geopolitical agreement with Xi Jinping.
Roundhill Memory ETF hits $6.5B in 36 days, shattering every ETF launch record
The Roundhill Memory ETF ($DRAM) has become the fastest-growing ETF in history, reaching $6.5 billion in assets under management in just 36 days.
Galaxy-backed Boundary to launch ‘verifiable’ institutional stablecoin USBD
Boundary Labs raised $2 million led by Galaxy Ventures to launch USBD, a verifiable stablecoin for institutional users, in summer 2026.
Anchorage is stepping back from Robinhood and Kraken-backed stablecoin group
Anchorage Digital is shifting toward a neutral stance regarding its involvement in the USDG stablecoin consortium backed by Robinhood and Kraken.
Trump takes Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Wall Street chiefs to China in bid to unlock business deals
President Donald Trump is leading a high-profile delegation of U.S. business leaders to China to negotiate new commercial and investment agreements.
American Bankers Attempt Last Ditch Effort To Kill Crypto Market Structure Bill Regarding Stablecoins
The American Bankers Association is lobbying senators to block a digital asset bill, fearing stablecoin yields could trigger significant bank deposit outflows.
Top 3 Meme Coins to Watch This Week as BUILDon Targets $0.60 Breakout
This analysis reviews the technical performance of BUILDon, MemeCore, and Siren, highlighting their current price trends and potential breakout or support levels.
Retail traders boost chipmaker purchases as rally concerns rise
Retail investors are heavily buying semiconductor stocks, sparking concerns that market exuberance may lead to an unsustainable valuation bubble.
MoonPay launching AI agent tool for prediction market trading after acquiring Dawn Labs
MoonPay has acquired Dawn Labs to launch an AI tool that helps non-technical users automate prediction market trading strategies.
Tether unveils developer grants program to fund on-device AI and open-source payments tools
Tether has launched a task-based grant program to incentivize the development of decentralized payment infrastructure and local-first AI technologies.
Bitcoin’s $82K push stalls as Trump torpedoes Iran peace talks
Bitcoin's climb to $82,000 stalled after President Trump dismissed Iran's nuclear counterproposal, though the market showed notable resilience against geopolitical instability.
These forces could push Bitcoin higher this week even as US-Iran tensions continue to rattle markets
Bitcoin faces a critical week as geopolitical tensions and inflation data collide with potential regulatory progress and shifting options market dynamics.
Blackstone and Halliburton invest $1B in VoltaGrid, valuing the power startup at over $10B
Blackstone and Halliburton have invested $1 billion into VoltaGrid, raising the power startup's valuation to over $10 billion to support infrastructure expansion.
SEC delays prediction market ETF launch to May 18 after second postponement
The SEC has postponed the launch of over 24 prediction market ETFs to May 18, citing the need for additional information and regulatory review.
Nvidia Stock Explodes Despite Rumors Jensen Huang Is Cut From Trump’s China Trip
Nvidia shares rose nearly 5% as investors dismissed reports that CEO Jensen Huang was excluded from Trump's upcoming diplomatic trip to China.
Jio Platforms pivots IPO to pure fundraising, no investor exits
Jio Platforms has restructured its upcoming IPO to focus exclusively on raising new capital rather than allowing existing shareholders to sell their stakes.
OpenAI faces federal lawsuit over ChatGPT’s role in FSU shooting
A lawsuit alleges OpenAI's ChatGPT provided weapon guidance to a gunman who committed a 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University.
Ripple secures $200 million debt facility to expand prime brokerage lending capacity
Ripple has obtained a $200 million debt facility from Neuberger Specialty Finance to scale the lending operations of its Ripple Prime brokerage platform.
Banking groups escalate fight over stablecoin yield ahead of Senate vote
The American Bankers Association is lobbying for tighter restrictions on stablecoin interest yields to prevent potential bank deposit flight ahead of a Senate vote.
Solana spot ETFs see $39.2M in net inflows over past week
Solana spot ETFs recorded $39.22 million in net inflows last week, signaling sustained institutional interest despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty.
Corpay taps BVNK to bring stablecoin wallets to corporate payments
Corpay is partnering with BVNK to integrate stablecoin wallets and settlement capabilities into its corporate payment platform for enhanced global liquidity management.
Zero Outflows in 30 Days: How Morgan Stanley’s MSBT Outflanks Every ETF Rival
Morgan Stanley's MSBT Bitcoin ETF achieved 30 days of consecutive inflows, outperforming competitors like BlackRock and Fidelity during its first month.
Senate Schedules CLARITY Act Markup as Banking Lobby, Democrats Mount Resistance
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a May 14 markup for the CLARITY Act amid significant political pressure and industry lobbying.
Crypto and AI Could Be Dirty Words on 2026 Campaign Trail
Rising public distrust of AI and crypto industries may create political liabilities for candidates accepting support from these sectors in the 2026 midterms.
Solana news (SOL): Biggest consensus overhaul in blockchain's history is live for testing
Solana core developer Anza has launched the Alpenglow consensus upgrade on a community test cluster, aiming to significantly improve transaction finality and network responsiveness.
American Bankers Association CEO makes final-hour push for tightened limits on stablecoin rewards ahead of Senate committee vote
American Bankers Association CEO Rob Nichols is urging senators to tighten stablecoin reward restrictions to protect traditional bank deposits from competitive flight.
S&P 500 target raised to 8,250 as melt-up intensifies
Strategist Ed Yardeni increased his 2026 S&P 500 target to 8,250, citing record global liquidity and low volatility as drivers of the current market melt-up.
‘Groundbreaking’ prediction market ETFs launch delayed again as SEC reviews more: analyst
The SEC has once again delayed the launch of new prediction market ETFs to conduct further reviews of their disclosures.
Augustus Wins OCC Approval for AI and Stablecoin Bank Charter
Peter Thiel-backed startup Augustus has received conditional OCC approval to launch a US national bank focused on AI and stablecoin-based payments.
TRON (TRX) Price Hits 8-Month High, But On-Chain Data Flashes a Red Flag
TRON reached an 8-month high, but declining network activity suggests the price rally lacks sustainable on-chain support.
$142 Million in New XRP Longs Just Walked Into a Double Top
XRP faces a potential bearish reversal after forming a double top pattern, even as traders pile $142 million into new leveraged long positions.
Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Acquisitions with $43M BTC Buy
Strategy resumed its Bitcoin accumulation strategy by purchasing 535 BTC for $43 million between May 4 and May 10.
Americans for Responsible Innovation urges US to mandate AI safety reviews for government contracts
Americans for Responsible Innovation proposes mandatory safety evaluations for AI labs seeking US government contracts to mitigate risks from frontier models.
Ripple raises $200 million from Neuberger Berman to expand its Ripple Prime platform
Ripple secured $200 million from Neuberger Berman to scale its institutional Ripple Prime brokerage platform and increase margin financing capacity.
Centrifuge integrates tokenization with DeFi on Base, backed by Coinbase investment
Centrifuge launches decentralized real-world assets on Base, supported by a Coinbase investment and the new S&P 500 tokenized product, deSPXA.
Adam Back Backs Capital B’s $17.8 Million Bitcoin Raise
Capital B raised €15.2 million in a private placement backed by Adam Back to expand its Bitcoin holdings.
From hack to OP Stack: Ronin to migrate from gaming sidechain to Ethereum Layer 2 four years after Lazarus attack
Sky Mavis is migrating its Ronin gaming blockchain to an Ethereum Layer 2 network using OP Stack to improve security and tokenomics.
‘Crypto spring has commenced,’ Tom Lee says as Bitmine’s weekly accumulation slows below 100,000 ETH pace
Tom Lee announced the start of a "crypto spring" as Bitmine slowed its weekly Ethereum accumulation while maintaining its status as a major treasury holder.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: SUI surges 25% over weekend
The CoinDesk 20 index rose 1.8% over the weekend, led by a 25% surge in SUI.
Neuberger backs Ripple Prime with $200 million debt line for margin lending expansion: Bloomberg
Ripple Prime has secured a $200 million debt facility from Neuberger Berman to expand its institutional margin lending capabilities across multiple asset classes.
MicroStrategy’s Latest Bitcoin Buy Is Its Smallest of 2026, and the Slowdown May Be Structural
MicroStrategy's latest purchase of 535 Bitcoin marks its smallest weekly acquisition of 2026, signaling a potential shift toward structural balance-sheet management.
Circle Raises $222M ARC Token Presale Led by a16z
Circle secured $222 million in an ARC token presale, valuing its new Arc blockchain network at $3 billion.
CLARITY Act’s markup progress now hinges on these Democrat lawmakers
The CLARITY Act's success in the Senate Banking Committee depends on gaining support from a key group of swing-voting Democrats.
Tom Lee's Bitmine slows down ether purchases after already buying 1 million tokens this year
Bitmine has significantly reduced its weekly ether accumulation after purchasing over 1 million ETH so far in 2026.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent meets Japan’s Takaichi Tuesday to discuss yen stability and economic security
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meets with Japanese leadership in Tokyo to discuss currency stability, economic security, and supply chain cooperation.
ECB’s Kocher signals potential rate hike if inflation outlook worsens
ECB official Martin Kocher suggests interest rates may rise if Middle East tensions cause inflation to escalate within the Eurozone.
Here’s why analysts say XRP price is ready for a ‘full-scale rally’ to $2
Analysts suggest XRP is positioned for a significant price rally toward $2, supported by bullish technical indicators and historical chart patterns.
‘Crypto at the crossroads’: Analysts say Iran tensions and whale selling cloud crypto outlook as bitcoin holds above $81K
Bitcoin maintains levels above $81,000 as geopolitical tensions and whale selling pressure create a fragile market environment.
Abraxas Capital generates $303.9M in realized PnL on Hyperliquid
London-based Abraxas Capital achieved $303.9 million in realized profit on the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange using high-conviction short strategies and funding rate arbitrage.
Circle Q1 Earnings: $21.5 Trillion USDC Volume Fails to Stop 15% Profit Drop as Investors Panic
Circle reported a record $21.5 trillion in USDC transaction volume, though profits fell 15% due to increased stock-based compensation and infrastructure investments.