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Bitget CFD Volume Surges to $8B as Gold Trading Drives Accelerated Growth
Bitget's daily CFD trading volume hit $8 billion, fueled largely by significant investor interest in gold trading.
FINRA green lights Securitize for tokenized IPO underwriting and custody
FINRA has approved Securitize to act as an underwriter and custodian for tokenized IPOs, marking a significant milestone for blockchain-based securities.
Hut 8 Secures $200M Bitcoin-Backed Credit Facility from FalconX
Hut 8 has refinanced its Bitcoin-backed loan with a new $200 million deal from FalconX, lowering interest rates and unencumbering 3,300 BTC.
DTCC to run first live tokenized asset trades in July, eyes October rollout
The DTCC will launch live tokenized asset trading in July, with a full commercial rollout scheduled for October following SEC clearance.
Bitget Celebrates Blockchain4Youth’s 3rd Anniversary with Bitcoin Pizza Day Resume Delivery Campaign
Bitget is celebrating the third anniversary of its Blockchain4Youth initiative by launching a creative campaign that delivers student resumes on physical pizza boxes.
BitMine adds 101,745 ETH for $238 million in third straight weekly buy above 100,000 tokens
BitMine purchased 101,745 ETH for $238 million, marking its third consecutive week acquiring over 100,000 tokens as it nears its 5% supply target.
Tom Lee says 'crypto spring' started as largest Ethereum treasury buys $238 million in ether
Bitmine acquired $238 million in Ethereum as Chairman Thomas Lee declared the beginning of a new crypto market cycle.
Stablecoin startup Rain joins Mastercard as a Principal Member
Stablecoin infrastructure startup Rain has become a Mastercard Principal Member to expand its card offerings and explore onchain settlement capabilities.
Kraken Parent Payward Accuses Etana of $25 Million Ponzi-Like Custody Fraud
Payward, Kraken's parent company, has sued Etana Custody and its CEO for allegedly misappropriating over $25 million in a Ponzi-like scheme.
CLARITY Act markup could come next week after stablecoin deal breakthrough
A compromise on stablecoin rewards in the CLARITY Act increases the likelihood of a Senate Banking Committee markup scheduled for mid-May.
Binance is launching a withdrawal lock to help deter crypto wrench attacks
Binance has introduced a user-controlled withdrawal lock feature designed to protect customers from physical coercion and forced asset transfers.
Strategy (MSTR) Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Earnings, Stock Jumps Over 10% in 2 Days
Strategy has paused its Bitcoin accumulation program ahead of its earnings report, while its stock price has climbed over 10% in two days.
MicroStrategy Halts Preferred-Share Sales That Powered April’s Bitcoin Buying
MicroStrategy has paused sales of its preferred-share classes, which were previously used to finance significant Bitcoin purchases in April.
‘Meritless PR stunt’: Justin Sun downplays Trump-backed WLFI defamation countersuit as frozen token dispute escalates
World Liberty Financial and Justin Sun are locked in a legal battle involving frozen tokens, defamation allegations, and claims of project fraud.
SEC Delays Review of Prediction Market ETFs: Reuters
The SEC has delayed the launch of several prediction market ETFs, requesting further information regarding their product structure and risk disclosures.
Trump-affiliated World Liberty sues Justin Sun for 'defamation' after Tron creator's lawsuit
World Liberty, a crypto project linked to Donald Trump, sued Justin Sun for defamation, alleging misconduct following Sun's own lawsuit against the company.
Will AI Save Bitcoin Miners? Q1 Crypto Earnings Preview
Bitcoin miners face thinning margins post-halving, with investors looking to AI hosting contracts to determine if they can offset rising production costs.
Bitcoin Price May Hit $96K as Institutions Absorb 500% of Daily New BTC Supply
Bitcoin could reach $96,000 by June as institutional demand significantly outpaces the daily supply of newly mined coins.
World Liberty Financial sues Justin Sun over false token freeze accusations and straw purchases
World Liberty Financial has filed a defamation lawsuit against Justin Sun regarding his claims about the project's token freeze procedures.
A beginner’s guide to AI
This guide addresses foundational questions about AI, covering its autonomy, limitations, risks, and practical integration into financial workflows using crypto-based payment systems.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) jumps 4.1% over the weekend
The CoinDesk 20 index rose 0.5% over the weekend, led by gains in Bittensor (TAO) and Chainlink (LINK).
A beginner’s guide to stablecoins
This article explores the fundamental mechanisms, risks, and benefits of stablecoins as a programmable digital alternative to traditional financial systems.
Bitcoin scaling layer Citrea rolls out CTR token and dual treasury model
Bitcoin Layer 2 project Citrea has launched its CTR governance token alongside a dual treasury system to decentralize ecosystem incentives.
Western Union debuts USDPT stablecoin on Solana
Western Union has launched its USDPT stablecoin on the Solana blockchain to enhance payment efficiency and support global digital settlement.
Bitcoin’s $80k reclaim is starting to look like a momentary Asia-led AI trade in disguise
Bitcoin's recent rise to $80,000 appears driven more by broader market enthusiasm for AI-related technology stocks than by crypto-specific factors.
Strategy reports $82 million in stock sales as Bitcoin buying pauses
MicroStrategy sold $82 million in stock last week but did not purchase additional Bitcoin, maintaining its current treasury holdings.
South Korea Crypto Industry Pushes Back on AML Rule
South Korean crypto exchanges are opposing proposed AML regulations that would require reporting most overseas asset transfers as suspicious.
SOL Strategies to acquire cross-chain swap aggregator Houdini for $18 million
SOL Strategies has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the cross-chain swap aggregator HoudiniSwap for $18 million.
GameStop Proposes $55.5 Billion eBay Acquisition
GameStop has launched a $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay, aiming to appoint Ryan Cohen as CEO of the combined retail entity.
Kraken parent Payward closes $550 million Bitnomial deal, securing full CFTC derivatives stack
Payward has acquired Bitnomial for $550 million, securing a full CFTC-regulated derivatives stack to expand its U.S. crypto trading offerings.
Laywer pops up on Arbitrum DAO forums seeking funds for victims of decades-old North Korean terrorist acts
An attorney is seeking to seize frozen Arbitrum funds to satisfy court judgments against North Korea for past terrorist attacks.
ETHMilan Returns for Its Fourth Edition May 21 –22 at Milan’s Museum of Science and Technology
ETHMilan returns for its fourth edition on May 21–22, 2026, at Milan’s Museum of Science and Technology to explore Web3 and blockchain innovation.
Bitcoin stalls near $80,000. Stocks and ETF inflows still point to a breakout: Crypto Daily
Bitcoin faces resistance at $80,000, but sustained institutional ETF inflows and strong equity markets suggest a potential upward breakout.
Iran missile report sends bitcoin back to $79,000, with ETH, SOL, DOGE sharply lower
Bitcoin dropped to $79,000 following unverified reports of an Iranian missile strike on a U.S. warship, triggering geopolitical market uncertainty.
Iranian forces target US vessel in Hormuz standoff, Bitcoin retreats
Bitcoin prices dipped toward $79,000 following reports of a military confrontation between Iranian forces and a US Navy vessel near Hormuz.
Bitcoin Trader Sees $88,000 and Higher After BTC Hits Three-Month High
Bitcoin reached the $80,000 mark for the first time in three months, sparking debates among traders about potential further gains or bearish risks.
GameStop makes $55.5B offer to buy eBay in surprise takeover bid
GameStop has launched an unsolicited $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay in a strategic move to pivot beyond its traditional retail operations.
Bitcoin bulls set sights on $90,000 this week after briefly reclaiming $80,000
Bitcoin briefly topped $80,000 amid aggressive futures-led buying, though market analysts remain cautious due to underlying macroeconomic instability and leveraged volatility.
Coinbase boosts Solana trading with DFlow integration
Coinbase has integrated the DFlow protocol to significantly reduce trade failures and improve liquidity for Solana-based tokens.
Crypto bears got it wrong again, losing $300 million in liquidations: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin's surge toward $80,000 triggered over $300 million in short liquidations as bearish traders were caught offside by the market rally.
Capital B Raises $1.2M from Adam Back to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
Capital B secured $1.28 million in funding from Blockstream CEO Adam Back to accelerate its corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy.
North Korea Calls Cyber Threat Allegations “Absurd Slander” as DPRK Hack Losses Mount
North Korea denies involvement in cybercrime, dismissing allegations as slander despite blockchain reports linking the nation to billions in stolen cryptocurrency.
Zcash Outpaces Bitcoin and Ethereum, but Analyst Flags Three Cracks in the Rally
Zcash has surged recently, but analysts warn that a lack of on-chain support and waning social sentiment could threaten the rally's sustainability.
North Korea blames ‘reptile media’ over reports of crypto theft
North Korea has dismissed reports of state-sponsored cryptocurrency theft as "absurd slander" despite data showing significant links to regime-affiliated hacking.
US law firm attempts to block transfer of frozen ETH from Kelp exploit
Gerstein Harrow LLP filed a restraining notice to block the movement of frozen Ethereum funds linked to the North Korea-affiliated Kelp exploit.
Jobs data, earnings calls: Crypto Week Ahead
The upcoming week features critical U.S. jobs data, major cryptocurrency firm earnings reports, and central bank discussions impacting digital asset markets.
XRP ETFs End 3-Week Green Run as Weekly Flows Turn Negative
XRP ETFs saw a net outflow last week, ending a three-week streak of gains while liquidity on Binance hit a five-year low.
Ethplorer’s Aleksandr Vat Says Ethereum’s Altseason Already Happened
Aleksandr Vat of Ethplorer argues that altseason has occurred within balance sheet compositions rather than being reflected in traditional token price charts.
The bitcoin ETF recovery in flows is real. It is just not complete yet
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs show two months of net inflows, though they have yet to reach previous record highs.
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the First Week of May 2026
Major cryptocurrency projects including Hyperliquid, Ethena, and RedStone are scheduled to unlock significant token supplies during the first week of May 2026.
Kraken parent Payward completes Bitnomial acquisition, unlocking US crypto derivatives offering
Payward, Kraken's parent company, has acquired Bitnomial to launch regulated crypto derivatives, including spot margin, perpetuals, and options, for U.S. clients.
Bitcoin Rallies to $80K, Highest Price Since January
Bitcoin surpassed $80,000 for the first time since January, driven by strong institutional demand and positive market sentiment.
Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng Lays Out Case for Crypto’s Transformational Growth
Binance CEO Richard Teng highlights crypto’s massive growth potential by comparing its current market footprint to traditional finance and payment sectors.
CFTC Gets Mixed Responses to Prediction Market Rulemaking
The CFTC received over 1,500 public comments regarding proposed regulations for prediction markets, highlighting deep divisions between industry supporters and state regulators.
US Private Financial Assets Hit Record 6.7x GDP as Wealth Gap Widens
US private-sector financial assets have reached a record 6.7 times the nation's GDP, signaling a significant widening of the wealth gap.
Strategy pauses bitcoin (BTC) buys before Tuesday earnings
Strategy has temporarily suspended its weekly bitcoin purchases ahead of the company's first-quarter earnings report scheduled for Tuesday.
The Funding: How DeFi hacks could hit crypto funds
Rising DeFi hacks are pressuring crypto funds through token price drops, complex portfolio exposures, and increased liquidity and borrowing risks.
Stablecoin Label Outdated as Crypto Evolves Into Global Financial Rails
a16z Crypto argues that the term "stablecoin" is outdated, as these assets have evolved into foundational infrastructure for the global financial system.
Veteran trader Peter Brandt sees bitcoin hitting $250,000, but only after a bottom later this year
Veteran trader Peter Brandt predicts Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by 2029, following a market bottom expected between September and October 2026.
XRP price: What next as Ripple-linked token breaks above $1.40
XRP surged past $1.40 on high trading volume, signaling potential bullish momentum if the asset can maintain this new support level.
DOGE price: Dogecoin jumps 4% to lead gains among majors as bitcoin zooms higher
Dogecoin surged 4% to $0.1119 as a significant volume spike pushed it past key resistance alongside Bitcoin's rally past $80,000.
Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as flows build, but traders hedge and doubt a breakout
Bitcoin surpassed $80,000 driven by ETF inflows and leverage, though traders remain cautious regarding potential for further gains.
Stablecoin Firms $112B Opportunity LATAM Remittance Market
Bybit executive Claudia Wang suggests firms should target the $112 billion non-US-to-Mexico Latin American remittance market to drive growth and better serve regional needs.
Prediction Markets Hit New Milestones, but Most Traders Are Losing, WSJ Finds
While prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are seeing record volume, recent data indicates that the vast majority of retail traders are losing money.
Bitcoin rises past $80,000, breaking ‘major’ psychological resistance zone
Bitcoin surpassed $80,000 amid a broader market rally and sustained ETF inflows, despite geopolitical tensions involving the U.S. and Iran.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy pauses weekly bitcoin purchases ahead of Q1 earnings release
Strategy has temporarily paused its regular weekly bitcoin acquisitions as it prepares for its first-quarter earnings report.
Bitcoin Pushes to $80,000 as Trump’s Project Freedom Pressures Oil Prices
Bitcoin rallied to $80,000 while oil prices dipped following President Trump's announcement of a military operation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Upbit operator Dunamu taps Optimism Foundation to build GIWA Chain as first self-managed enterprise L2
Dunamu is partnering with the Optimism Foundation to launch its GIWA Chain as the first self-managed layer 2 network using OP Enterprise.
How the Iran War Is Quietly Crushing Americans’ Credit Access
Geopolitical conflict and rising oil prices are causing U.S. lenders to tighten credit standards, making borrowing harder for middle-income Americans.
New York AG settles for $5 million with Uphold in first enforcement action against a crypto yield product promoter
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $5 million settlement with Uphold over its misleading promotion of the failed CredEarn crypto yield product.