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Bermuda pushes stablecoin payments with USDC airdrop as it courts crypto firms, regulators
Bermuda is advancing its onchain economy by integrating USDC stablecoin payments into everyday commerce with support from Circle and Coinbase.
Crypto bill won't move without a ban on officials' industry ties, says U.S. Senator Gillibrand
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand insists a crypto regulatory bill must include an ethics provision banning officials from holding industry interests to pass the Senate.
How to choose a safe DeFi platform before you deposit in 2026
A guide on evaluating DeFi security through governance, audits, revenue quality, and failure modes before depositing capital.
Boltz Launches Non-Custodial USDC Swaps, Bridging Bitcoin Directly to Circle’s Regulated Dollar
Boltz has introduced non-custodial USDC swaps, allowing users to convert Bitcoin to Circle's regulated stablecoin without intermediaries or KYC requirements.
Why Is The US Stock Market Up Today?
US stocks hit record highs driven by easing Iran tensions, strong AMD AI chip earnings, and a positive jobs report.
The end of ads: Coinbase engineer says AI agents could kill the internet’s favorite business model
Coinbase engineer Erik Reppel suggests AI agents will disrupt the internet's ad-based economy, favoring native digital micropayments instead.
Kevin O’Leary says Wall Street’s tokenization boom is all talk without crypto rules
Kevin O’Leary argues that Wall Street's interest in tokenization will remain limited until the U.S. establishes clear federal crypto regulations.
Oil Price Drops 5% on Iran Deal, But Recovery Won’t be Easy
Oil prices fell 5% on news of a potential US-Iran deal, but a full recovery faces challenges.
Hut 8 stock nears 35% surge after $9.8B AI data center lease
Hut 8 shares climbed 35% following a $9.8 billion lease agreement for its new AI data center campus in Texas.
Sen. Gillibrand: No crypto bill without ethics provision amid President Trump’s ties through memecoins, World Liberty
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand insists that cryptocurrency legislation must include strict ethics provisions to prevent federal officials from profiting from the industry.
OpenTrade raises $17M to push stablecoin yield into fintechs and DeFi
OpenTrade secured $17 million to expand its stablecoin yield infrastructure for fintechs and DeFi.
In quiet crypto markets, yield is the trade
Amid stagnant crypto prices, investors are prioritizing disciplined yield-generating strategies and robust regulatory infrastructure to prepare for future institutional adoption.
XRP Flashes a 17% Breakout Hope But 1.5 Billion Tokens Stand in the Way
XRP shows bullish technical breakout signals, but massive supply at break-even levels poses a significant hurdle to achieving a projected 17% rally.
Morgan Stanley pilots crypto trading on E*Trade with 50-basis-point fee: Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley is piloting crypto trading on E*Trade, charging a 50-basis-point fee and expanding its digital asset offerings.
Kraken launches regulated crypto spot margin trading in US on heels of Bitnomial deal
Kraken now offers regulated crypto spot margin trading to US retail users, following its acquisition of Bitnomial.
Solana Company, Jito Foundation target institutional Solana staking expansion in Asia
Jito Foundation and Solana Company have partnered to enhance institutional Solana validator and staking infrastructure throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Turnkey raises $12.5 million in round backed by Circle Ventures and Sequoia Capital
Turnkey secured $12.5 million to fund its Verifiable Cloud product for digital assets.
The Protocol: AI Agents form their own firm
An AI agent named Manfred has become the first to autonomously establish a legal corporation, including obtaining an EIN and banking access.
Morgan Stanley takes on crypto trading rivals with E*Trade pilot
Morgan Stanley has launched a cryptocurrency trading pilot on its E*Trade platform, offering competitive transaction fees to capture retail trading revenue.
MetaMask taps theMiracle to power new rewards tab with targeted brand activations
MetaMask's new Rewards tab, powered by theMiracle, offers personalized brand activations and loyalty rewards based on user on-chain behavior.
Banking lobby attempts to kill Clarity Act’s stablecoin progress as markup is scheduled for next week
Major US banking groups are lobbying to stall the CLARITY Act over concerns that stablecoin rewards could cause deposit flight and undermine traditional banking.
Y Combinator to hold crypto startup interviews in New York for first time
Y Combinator will host its first dedicated regional interview session in New York City specifically for fintech and crypto startups.
Hut 8 shares jump over 30% on news of $9.8 billion AI data center lease
Hut 8 stock surged over 30% following the announcement of a 15-year, $9.8 billion AI data center lease agreement in Texas.
Consensus Miami Day 2: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground
Day two of Consensus Miami 2026 features keynotes from industry leaders, politicians, and updates on major crypto companies like Coinbase and Hut 8.
Stablecoin Industry Opposes Bank of England’s Unhosted Wallet Ban
The UK crypto industry is challenging Bank of England proposals that would ban unhosted wallets to mitigate financial risks.
‘Clarity Act will pass this summer’: Coinbase CLO Grewal backs stablecoin compromise, urges banks to accept deal
Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal predicts the Clarity Act will pass this summer after endorsing a stablecoin rewards compromise involving Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Discusses a New Asset Class
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink suggests that raw computing power could emerge as a new commodity-like asset class tradeable via futures contracts.
Core Scientific to acquire bitcoin miner Polaris in $421 million deal to expand Oklahoma AI data center campus
Core Scientific is acquiring Polaris DS LLC for $421 million to secure power capacity for its expanding AI and high-performance computing data centers.
NYSE tokenization partners warn synthetic stock tokens could mislead retail traders
Executives warn that synthetic stock tokens can mislead investors by lacking actual equity representation and exploiting regulatory gaps.
OpenTrade Raises $17 Million to Expand Stablecoin Yield Platform
OpenTrade secured $17 million in funding to expand its stablecoin yield infrastructure and asset management capabilities.
Hantavirus Scare Sparks Bitcoin Crash Fears, Is 2020 Repeating?
A limited Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has triggered investor fears of a market crash similar to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
Hut 8 shares soar 30% pre-market after scoring $9.8 billion AI data center deal set to NVIDIA specs
Hut 8 shares rose over 30% following a $9.8 billion lease agreement for an AI data center built to NVIDIA specifications.
BloFin Research: Gold’s Three-Phase Demand Expansion
Gold’s recent price rally is driven by three distinct, overlapping phases of demand from sovereign, institutional, and crypto-native investors.
Bitcoin Core quietly patched high-severity memory bug months before public disclosure, but many nodes may still run affected software
Bitcoin Core resolved a high-severity memory vulnerability in 2024, yet many nodes remain at risk as they have not updated to the latest software.
21Shares lists Strategy-linked STRC ETN on London Stock Exchange, expands UK footprint
21Shares has launched its Strategy Yield ETN (STRC) on the London Stock Exchange, providing UK investors access to Strategy Inc.'s perpetual preferred equity.
Samsung SDS To Build KSD Tokenized Securities Platform
Samsung SDS has been selected to develop a blockchain-based tokenized securities platform for the Korea Securities Depository by February 2027.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Index jumps 2.5%, continuing higher
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 2.5% to 2210.86, with Near Protocol and Internet Computer leading the broad-based market gains.
Zcash Eyes Another 40% Price Jump as US Hedge Fund Reveals 'Significant Position' in ZEC
Zcash is surging after Multicoin Capital disclosed a major investment, with technical indicators suggesting a potential 40% price increase.
Bitcoin rips past $82,000, shorts liquidated after President Trump halts Hormuz operation sending oil price spiralling
Bitcoin surged past $82,000, liquidating shorts, as President Trump halted a Hormuz operation, causing oil prices to plummet.
OpenTrade raises $17 million to connect stablecoins to real-world assets
OpenTrade secured $17 million to enhance its stablecoin yield and RWA lending platform, expanding infrastructure and teams.
Creator behind Solana's legendary BONK token says meme trading is a 'seven-leg' parlay
BONK's Nom compares memecoin trading to a 'seven-leg' parlay, warning of risks for retail investors.
OpenTrade raises $17M to expand stablecoin yield infrastructure after topping $200M TVL
OpenTrade secured $17 million in funding to scale its institutional-grade stablecoin yield and real-world asset infrastructure after surpassing $200 million in TVL.
Colombia wants to mine bitcoin with surplus renewable energy
Colombian President Gustavo Petro aims to develop bitcoin mining hubs on the Caribbean coast using surplus renewable energy.
Zcash bets turn into second-largest liquidations behind bitcoin as ZEC rockets 30%
ZEC surged 30%, triggering massive short liquidations after Multicoin Capital disclosed a significant position in the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.
Morgan Stanley Launches E*Trade Crypto Trading at 0.5%, Undercutting Coinbase and Schwab
Morgan Stanley has introduced a 0.5% crypto trading fee on E*Trade, positioning itself as a low-cost competitor to Coinbase, Schwab, and Robinhood.
Bubblemaps Flags Mystery Over 90-Wallet Launch Sniping Cluster
Bubblemaps flagged a "textbook scam" where 90 wallets, funded by one source, bought 90% of the MYSTERY memecoin at launch.
Morgan Stanley brings crypto trading with lower fees than rivals
Morgan Stanley is launching crypto trading on its E*Trade platform with competitive fees lower than major industry rivals.
Linea Moves ZK Rollup Stack Under Linux Foundation Governance
The Linea Consortium has contributed its zero-knowledge rollup stack to the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust to promote open-source governance.
Bullish’s Equiniti deal could remake it into a tokenization powerhouse, analysts say
Bullish’s $4.2 billion acquisition of transfer agent Equiniti positions the company to become a major player in the evolving tokenized securities market.
Morgan Stanley debuts ultra-cheap crypto trading to challenge Coinbase and Robinhood
Morgan Stanley's E*Trade now offers crypto trading at 50 basis points, undercutting competitors like Robinhood and Coinbase.
Key Bitcoin Metric Suggest BTC Price Has Room for Further Expansion
Bitcoin's short-term holder cost basis suggests a potential price target of $92,000.
Coinbase Sued for Withholding Frozen Crypto From $55M Defi Saver Exploit
Coinbase is being sued for allegedly withholding frozen crypto linked to a $55 million DeFi Saver exploit.
Attackers drain $1.4M in wrapped bitcoin from DeFi protocol Ekubo in approval-based exploit
DeFi protocol Ekubo lost $1.4 million in wrapped bitcoin due to an access control flaw in its EVM swap router contracts.
Jim Cramer’s Reset Call Could Impede Bitcoin Move Reclaiming Its Bull Market Support
Bitcoin has reclaimed key support levels, though Jim Cramer's recent bullish market outlook has sparked concerns among contrarian traders.
Bitcoin eyes $83K as Trump pauses Strait of Hormuz military operation, Iran signals cooperation
Bitcoin approaches $83,000 as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz ease following a US military pause and signals of Iranian cooperation.
Strategy Opens Door to Bold Bitcoin Sales Pivot Unlocking $2.2 Billion Tax Benefit
Strategy Inc. is shifting its Bitcoin strategy to allow tactical sales, aiming to capture tax benefits and enhance shareholder value through capital optimization.
Bitcoin hits longest negative funding streak this decade as K33 flags short squeeze risk
Bitcoin's record-breaking negative funding streak suggests cautious market sentiment, which K33 analysts believe often precedes upward price moves and short squeeze risks.
CME to Launch Regulated Bitcoin Volatility Futures in June
CME Group plans to launch regulated Bitcoin volatility futures on June 1 to allow investors to trade market volatility rather than price direction.
DeFi's stress test ends quietly. Nothing broke.
Decentralized finance lending platform Aave has successfully normalized stablecoin borrowing rates following a liquidity squeeze caused by the KelpDAO hack.
Bitcoin Bear Market Not Over, Benjamin Cowen Says Despite Recent Rally
Analyst Benjamin Cowen warns that Bitcoin's recent rally is temporary and expects a potential price decline to reach a new low by October.
From 'what' to 'how': Robinhood and Bitstamp say banks are ready to build on-chain
Executives at Consensus Miami 2026 confirmed that major financial institutions are shifting from learning about blockchain to actively building on-chain infrastructure.
Bitcoin Must Break Through This Level to Avoid a $50,000 Comedown
Bitcoin faces a critical resistance test at $84,000, with analysts warning a failure to reclaim this level could trigger a decline toward $50,000.
South Korea’s KOSPI Breaks 7,000 Ceiling To Hit a New Record High
South Korea’s KOSPI index hit a record high of 7,384.56, driven by an AI-led rally in semiconductor stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Multicoin unveils ‘significant’ zcash position as privacy trade returns
Multicoin Capital has taken a significant position in zcash (ZEC), viewing privacy as increasingly important in on-chain finance.
Solana Works With Google Cloud To Make AI Agents Pay in Stablecoins
The Solana Foundation and Google Cloud have launched Pay.sh, enabling AI agents to make pay-per-use payments for services using stablecoins.
3 Altcoins Surge More Than 10%: Is Altcoin Season Back?
Filecoin, Internet Computer, and Dash all experienced double-digit gains, suggesting renewed market interest in mid-cap cryptocurrencies.
AMD and Intel Extend Rally Despite RSI Flashing Overbought for Weeks
AMD and Intel continue their stock market rallies driven by strong earnings, despite technical indicators signaling that both stocks are significantly overbought.
Can Bitcoin break a new 2026 high this week – or will geopolitics cause weekend reset again?
Bitcoin is testing the $82,000 level amid macro uncertainty, with ETF demand currently serving as the primary catalyst for its recent price strength.
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Rally as Two-Day Inflows Near $1 Billion
Bitcoin ETFs saw nearly $1 billion in inflows over two days as BTC surpassed $80,000, showing strong demand.
“If I Buy Something, I Know People Will Buy It”, Carl Moon’s Bear Market Confession
Crypto influencer Carl Runefelt admits that his endorsements significantly influence retail investors, leading him to adopt a more cautious approach to content.