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Truth Social’s spot Bitcoin ETF exit shows how brutal the market has become
Yorkville’s decision to withdraw its spot Bitcoin ETF filing reflects the difficulty of competing against low-fee, large-scale financial giants in a commoditized market.
Bitfinex traders double down on bitcoin during five-day slide as longs hit 2.5-year high
Bitfinex traders increased margin long positions to a 2.5-year high despite Bitcoin's recent five-day price decline.
Qivalis Euro Stablecoin Consortium Expands to 37 Banks
The Qivalis banking consortium has added 25 new European banks, reaching a total of 37 members ahead of its planned 2026 stablecoin launch.
Eightcap Challenges CEO Explains How Prop Trading Is Evolving for Crypto Traders
Eightcap Challenges CEO Adam Bock discusses how broker-owned prop trading models provide crypto traders with capital access, disciplined environments, and institutional-grade infrastructure.
Zama acquires TokenOps to deploy encrypted token distributions for institutional issuers
Zama has acquired TokenOps to integrate Fully Homomorphic Encryption into institutional token management, mitigating signaling and front-running risks on public blockchains.
Despite Trump’s pledge, a CBDC is being explored behind closed doors, says former CTFC chair
Former CFTC chair Timothy Massad claims the U.S. is secretly exploring a CBDC despite President Trump's public opposition and political campaign pledges.
Germany's AllUnity plans Swedish krona stablecoin, pushes into AI agentic payments
German firm AllUnity is launching a Swedish krona-backed stablecoin and new payment infrastructure designed to support autonomous AI-driven financial transactions.
OpenAI Opens First Overseas AI Lab in Singapore With $234M Commitment
OpenAI is establishing its first international applied AI lab in Singapore, backed by a $234 million investment and a government partnership.
India’s Prime Minister Handed Out a Toffee in Rome and Pumped the Wrong Stock at Home
Investors accidentally pumped the wrong stock after a viral interaction between Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni involving Melody toffees.
Pan-European stablecoin effort expands to 37 lenders in push back against U.S. dollar dominance
The Qivalis consortium has expanded to 37 European banks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin and challenge U.S. dollar dominance in digital finance.
New Bitcoin ETF outflows are exposing BTC to Wall Street’s most crowded trade
Rising Treasury yields and institutional outflows are pressuring Bitcoin as investors aggressively rotate into equities, leaving BTC vulnerable to liquidity-driven selling.
Indian Rupee Hits Record Low as Wall Street Eyes The 100 Mark
The Indian rupee hit a record low of 96.9 per dollar, with experts warning it could reach 100 due to global economic pressures.
South Carolina Governor signs pro-crypto, anti-CBDC bill into law
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed legislation protecting crypto self-custody, mining rights, and prohibiting state-level usage of central bank digital currencies.
3 Catalysts Powering Lighter’s 20% Rally Today
Lighter (LIT) surged over 20% due to an endorsement by Vitalik Buterin, a new Tealstreet integration, and a synthetic SpaceX futures market launch.
Bitwise calls HYPE ‘most mispriced’ crypto despite 77% rise this year
Bitwise investment chief Matt Hougan argues that HYPE remains significantly undervalued despite a 77% year-to-date gain, citing its potential as a global super-app.
Trump Orders a Review Into Banking Barriers for Fintech Firms
President Trump has ordered a review to reduce regulatory barriers preventing fintech and crypto firms from accessing Federal Reserve payment systems and banking partnerships.
GitHub Internal Repositories Breached via VS Code Extension
GitHub is investigating unauthorized access to internal repositories following a security breach involving a compromised employee device and a malicious VS Code extension.
Bitcoin, ether, XRP rebound as Senate curbs Trump's Iran war powers
Cryptocurrencies rebounded as the U.S. Senate moved to limit President Trump’s war powers, easing geopolitical uncertainty in global markets.
Meta Begins 8,000 Job Cuts, Starting in Singapore
Meta has initiated a layoff of 8,000 employees, beginning in Singapore, as the company pivots resources toward artificial intelligence infrastructure.
MoneyGram Partners with Stripe-Incubated Tempo on Stablecoin Payments
MoneyGram has partnered with the Stripe-incubated Tempo blockchain to facilitate stablecoin settlements and validate cross-border remittance transactions.
Ark Invest buys combined $4.4 million in Bullish shares as stock rebounds from five-day drop
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest purchased $4.4 million in Bullish shares across three ETFs following a recent dip in the company’s stock price.
Wintermute Calls Ethereum ‘Wrong Asset for Macro’ as ETH/BTC Hits 10-Month Low
Market maker Wintermute labels Ethereum a poor macroeconomic asset as the ETH/BTC ratio drops to a ten-month low amid weak institutional demand.
Non-dollar stablecoins are struggling to crack 0.5% of market share
Despite growth in supply, non-dollar stablecoins remain unable to surpass a 0.5% market share, dominated by U.S. dollar-pegged tokens.
Bitcoin is falling, bond yields are rising. Yet BTC’s implied volatility, an uncertainty gauge, remains low.
Despite Bitcoin price drops and rising Treasury yields, BTC implied volatility remains unexpectedly low, signaling a potential opportunity for options traders.
Tether, Gnosis co-lead $4.4 million seed round for lightweight mobile-friendly Sorted Wallet
Tether and Gnosis co-led a $4.4 million seed round for Sorted Wallet, a lightweight non-custodial crypto wallet targeting emerging markets.
Truth Social’s 3 Crypto ETF Filings Pulled From SEC Review
Yorkville America has withdrawn three Truth Social crypto ETF filings to transition toward a different regulatory framework for future product development.
Changpeng Zhao Warns Crypto Devs to Rotate API Keys After GitHub Hack
Changpeng Zhao urged developers to rotate API keys following a security breach at GitHub that exposed internal code repositories.
Senate Advances Resolution That Could Curb Trump’s Iran War
The U.S. Senate advanced a resolution requiring congressional approval for ongoing military actions in Iran, potentially impacting crypto market sentiment.
Trump orders Fed to review giving crypto firms access to master accounts
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Federal Reserve to evaluate providing crypto and fintech firms access to master accounts.
WLFI-linked AI Financial flags ‘going concern’ as losses mount
AI Financial, a company holding World Liberty Financial tokens, warns of potential insolvency due to mounting losses and a working capital deficit.
CFTC Sues Minnesota to Block Law Criminalizing Prediction Markets
The CFTC is suing Minnesota to block a new law that criminalizes prediction markets, including essential hedging tools for local farmers.
Bankr Joins May Hack Wave With 14-Wallets Breached
The AI-powered trading platform Bankr has confirmed a security breach affecting 14 user wallets and pledged to reimburse all lost funds.
Bankr Disables Transactions After Hacker Accessed 14 Crypto Wallets
Bankr has temporarily disabled transactions after an attacker compromised 14 wallets, with the company promising full reimbursement to affected users.
Truth Social’s ETF Issuer Withdraws Crypto ETFs
Asset manager Yorkville America has withdrawn applications for several Truth Social-branded crypto ETFs to pursue a different regulatory structure.
Trump’s Truth Social withdraws bitcoin ETF application from SEC
Trump Media & Technology Group has withdrawn its SEC applications for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to pursue alternative investment strategies under the '40 Act.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 8 Neobanks Setting Standards for Digital Asset Accessability
BeInCrypto identifies eight leading neobanks and fintechs that successfully integrate traditional banking services with robust digital asset access for retail users.
SOL Negative Funding Rate Highlights Falling SOL Demand
Solana's SOL futures funding rate turned negative, indicating decreased demand and increased short positions amid competition.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 10 Regulatory Frameworks Defining Institutional Digital Asset Markets
BeInCrypto identifies 10 significant global regulatory frameworks shaping institutional digital asset activity for its 2026 Institutional 100 research program.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 10 Chain Foundation Programs Driving Web3 Ecosystem Development
BeInCrypto identifies 10 leading blockchain foundation programs that are actively fostering Web3 growth through grants, incubators, and strategic funding.
Trump orders government, Fed to review crypto firms' access to payment rails
President Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to streamline access for fintech and crypto firms to traditional financial payment systems.
Ethereum leads $65 billion RWA race as blockchains compete for institutional tokenization flows
The real-world asset market has reached $65 billion, with Ethereum currently leading as the preferred chain for institutional tokenization efforts.
CFTC Sues Minnesota, Governor Walz over Prediction Markets Ban
The CFTC has sued Minnesota and Governor Tim Walz, claiming federal jurisdiction over prediction markets currently being banned by state law.
Japan is Adopting a Reverse CLARITY Act With Foreign Stablecoins
Japan's Financial Services Agency has finalized rules to integrate qualifying foreign trust-type stablecoins into its payment system effective June 1, 2026.
Bernstein: Bitcoin Miners Gain Strategic Role in AI Infrastructure
Bitcoin miners are becoming essential to AI infrastructure by leveraging their established power capacity and data center real estate.
Bitwise calls HYPE a ‘Gen 2’ crypto token, says its undervalued
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan views Hyperliquid’s HYPE token as an undervalued asset with significant growth potential beyond the cryptocurrency market.
Iran Parliament Weighs $60 Million Bounty Bill Targeting Trump and Netanyahu
The Iranian parliament is considering a bill to offer a multi-million dollar bounty for targeting Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Admiral Brad Cooper.
Even a mountain of T-bills won't save Tether and Circle from a sudden liquidity crisis, expert says
An institutional asset manager warns that Tether and Circle behave like hedge funds rather than stablecoins, creating significant risks for institutional investors.
Tokenized equities daily volume hits all-time high of $3.57 billion
Daily trading volume for tokenized equities reached a record $3.57 billion as institutional interest and regulatory discussions grow.
How a Strip Club at Consensus 2026 Showed the Crypto Market’s Sad Reality
The Consensus 2026 afterparty at a strip club highlighted the industry's deepening divide between institutional investors and struggling retail participants.
This bitcoin bear market is different with 'uniquely pessimistic' traders limiting downside, K33 says
K33 Research suggests the current bitcoin bear market differs from previous cycles due to unusually pessimistic trader sentiment, likely limiting further downside.
Zcash Price Surges 10% Amid 2 Major Developments
Zcash prices rose 10% following the SEC's decision to close its investigation into the Zcash Foundation and the disclosure of a strong treasury.
Bitcoin Price Slides Below $77,000 as ETF Exodus Tops $1 Billion
Bitcoin dropped below $77,000 following record ETF outflows and significant long-position liquidations amid mounting macroeconomic uncertainty.
Polymarket Partners With Nasdaq to Launch Private Company Prediction Markets
Polymarket has partnered with Nasdaq Private Market to launch prediction markets for tracking valuation and corporate milestones of private startups.
Zcash Foundation ends Q1 with $36.69M in liquid assets and operating expenses of $817K
The Zcash Foundation reported $36.69 million in Q1 liquid assets and $817,000 in operating expenses, highlighting a lean approach compared to other crypto nonprofits.
Zerohash pursues new funding at more than $1.5 billion valuation after Mastercard drops investment plans
Crypto infrastructure firm Zerohash is seeking new funding at a valuation exceeding $1.5 billion following Mastercard's decision to pivot toward acquiring BVNK.
Hyperliquid’s HYPE one of crypto’s most undervalued assets, says Bitwise
Bitwise identifies Hyperliquid's HYPE token as undervalued, noting its evolution from a derivatives exchange into a comprehensive financial super-app.
CFTC sues Minnesota over first explicit state ban on prediction markets
The CFTC and DOJ are suing Minnesota to block a new state law that explicitly prohibits federally regulated prediction markets.
Btrust Appoints New Board of Directors to Steer Next Phase of Bitcoin Development
Btrust has appointed a new Board of Directors, successfully completing a governance transition to further its mission of decentralized Bitcoin development.
TD Cowen Raises Strategy (MSTR) Price Target to $400 on Bitcoin Accumulation and Balance Sheet Shift
TD Cowen increased its price target for MicroStrategy (MSTR) to $400, citing aggressive Bitcoin acquisition and improved capital structure management.
US Treasury Hits Over 50 Firms and Vessels in Iran Shadow Banking Crackdown
The US Treasury sanctioned over 50 entities and vessels linked to Iran's shadow banking and oil networks, including significant cryptocurrency-related financial flows.
Bitcoin price risks slide toward $70,000 as $76,000 support weakens
Bitcoin faces downward pressure as it struggles to hold key support levels amid macroeconomic uncertainty and weakening institutional demand.
Smart Money is Leaving XRP: Will Ripple’s Altcoin Dump?
XRP faces a potential price breakdown as smart money exits and technical indicators signal bearish momentum near critical support levels.
Senator Warren Questions OCC Head on Approval of ‘Ineligible’ Crypto Trust Charters
Senator Warren questions OCC chief on approving crypto trust charters, citing potential violations of banking laws.
Stablecoin supply tops $300 billion but growth stalls as Tether gains at rivals’ expense
Total stablecoin supply exceeded $300 billion, yet growth remains stagnant as Tether gains market share at the expense of competitors like USDC and USDe.
The SEC wants to let newly public companies raise cash instantly in its biggest rule change in decades
The SEC has proposed major rule changes to simplify IPOs and capital raising, potentially benefiting crypto companies by increasing operational flexibility.
BoE deputy says tokenization could cut costs, boost competition
Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden advocates for tokenization to enhance payment efficiency, lower costs, and foster financial market competition.
Deloitte absorbs Blocknative team as crypto infra firm winds down APIs and Gas Network
Deloitte has acqui-hired the team from Blocknative, a crypto infrastructure firm that is simultaneously shutting down its API and Gas Network services.
AI Influence Spreads to the Vatican: Pope Leo XIV to Meet Anthropic Co-Founder
Pope Leo XIV will release an encyclical on AI and human dignity, featuring a presentation by Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah.
The U.S. can’t lose the bitcoin race to China
The United States must prioritize bitcoin and digital asset infrastructure to maintain global financial dominance against China's competing strategic influence.
XRP Risks 50% Dip to $0.65 Despite Persistent ETF Inflows
XRP faces a potential 50% price drop due to a bearish chart pattern, despite continued institutional investment inflows.