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Bitcoin extends gains to $81,500 as tokenization push lifts Bullish, Galaxy, Centrifuge
Bitcoin reached $81,500 as growing institutional interest in asset tokenization boosted related stocks and protocols like Bullish, Galaxy, and Centrifuge.
Burwick Law sues Iggy Azalea on behalf of MOTHER memecoin buyers
Burwick Law filed a class action lawsuit against Iggy Azalea, alleging she misled investors regarding the utility and market support of the MOTHER memecoin.
30% Of Global Crypto Trading is Coming from South Korea, Research Finds
Research from Kaiko indicates that South Korea accounts for 30% of global crypto spot volume, largely driven by retail interest in altcoins.
US Prosecutors Ask Judge to be Lenient on ex-Celsius Exec, Citing Cooperation
Federal prosecutors are requesting a lenient sentence for former Celsius executive Roni Cohen-Pavon due to his cooperation against CEO Alex Mashinsky.
Rep. Steven Horsford pitches PARITY Act as 'durable floor' for crypto tax at Consensus Miami
Representative Steven Horsford is promoting his bipartisan PARITY Act as a focused, incremental solution for digital asset tax policy.
State Street and Galaxy launch fund on Solana designed to ‘sweep’ stablecoins into productive vehicle
State Street and Galaxy launched the SWEEP fund on Solana, allowing investors to convert stablecoins into yield-bearing, tokenized assets for cash management.
Solana news (SOL): Anatoly Yakovenko says that major ‘Alpenglow’ upgrade could arrive next quarter,
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko announced that the major 'Alpenglow' network upgrade is expected to launch as early as next quarter.
Western Union’s Solana-based stablecoin could reshape its payment model, analyst says
Western Union’s new Solana-based stablecoin, USDPT, may disrupt traditional payment models by enabling efficient, 24/7 global settlement.
MoonPay acquires Solana execution layer firm DFlow used by Coinbase, Phantom
MoonPay has acquired Solana-based trading infrastructure provider DFlow to expand its capabilities into high-volume execution services.
Figure targets Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in mortgage push, citing massive cost cuts for borrowers
Figure Technology Solutions is challenging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by using blockchain technology to significantly lower mortgage origination costs and increase processing speeds.
Solana Foundation and Google Cloud launch Pay.sh payment gateway for AI agents
Solana Foundation and Google Cloud have introduced Pay.sh, a gateway enabling AI agents to pay for API services using stablecoins on the Solana network.
SEC May Kill Quarterly Reports: How Will It Affect Crypto Stocks?
The SEC proposed allowing public companies to file semiannual instead of quarterly reports, sparking debate over cost savings versus potential transparency and liquidity risks.
Iggy Azalea Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over MOTHER Token
Iggy Azalea is being sued in a class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors regarding the utility of her MOTHER meme coin.
Republic Joins XDC Network Validator Set, Signaling Institutional Momentum
Investment firm Republic has joined the XDC Network as an institutional validator, strengthening the blockchain's focus on trade finance and real-world asset tokenization.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse warns next two weeks are critical for crypto legislation
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated the next two weeks are critical for crypto legislation, with Senate action needed before midterms.
Bitcoin sellers take profits above $80,000, but ETF demand keeps $90,000 rally hopes alive
Bitcoin is testing the $80,000 level as veteran holders sell for profit, while robust institutional ETF demand supports potential further gains.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says Clarity better than chaos as Senate hits key moment
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasizes the urgent need for Senate progress on the crypto market structure bill to avoid regulatory uncertainty.
MoneyGram supports crypto-to-cash withdrawals for Kraken users
Kraken and MoneyGram have partnered to allow users to withdraw cryptocurrency as cash at over 500,000 MoneyGram locations globally.
Google Cloud, Solana Foundation roll out new pay-as-you-go system for AI agents
Google Cloud and the Solana Foundation have launched Pay.sh, a pay-as-you-go system enabling AI agents to access APIs using stablecoins on Solana.
Kalshi taps Mesh to streamline crypto deposits and payouts for global users
Kalshi has partnered with Mesh to integrate seamless crypto deposits and payouts, enhancing liquidity for global users on its regulated prediction market.
The 15% Ethereum Rally Hides a Network Problem That Just Reached Exchanges
Despite a 15% price increase, Ethereum faces bearish indicators including declining network activity and increased selling pressure on exchanges.
Crypto fund inflows hit five week streak as Bitcoin posts strongest close since January
Digital asset investment products saw a fifth consecutive week of inflows, with Bitcoin leading the market rebound as it hits its highest close since January.
IREN snaps up Mirantis in $625 million all-stock deal to round out its AI cloud platform
IREN is acquiring Mirantis for $625 million in an all-stock deal to bolster its AI cloud infrastructure and pivot away from pure-play bitcoin mining.
Wall Street warns human-built markets can’t keep up with machine-speed trading
Wall Street executives warn that legacy financial systems are struggling to adapt to the speed and automation of modern, machine-driven blockchain trading.
a16z crypto raises $2.2B as firm bets on stablecoins, AI agents, and tokenized markets
Andreessen Horowitz has launched its $2.2 billion Crypto Fund 5, targeting startups focused on stablecoins, tokenized assets, and AI-driven infrastructure.
Ethereum’s biggest staker has just become a public company with over $10 billion locked up
BitMine has emerged as a major public company, staking over $10 billion in Ethereum to generate significant recurring protocol revenue.
Crypto's value is from being outside regulatory apparatus, says Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes argues that Bitcoin's value is driven by fiat liquidity and monetary expansion rather than government regulation.
StanChart VC arm invests in crypto firm GSR at $1 billion-plus value
Standard Chartered’s venture arm, SC Ventures, has acquired a stake in crypto market maker GSR, valuing the company at over $1 billion.
Sequans Sells Half Its Bitcoin Holdings as Revenue Falls and Losses Mount
Paris-based Sequans Communications sold half of its bitcoin reserves to address declining revenue and significant financial losses.
From bitcoin mining to the Hill: AIP’s new fellow brings hands-on crypto experience to D.C.
The American Innovation Project has appointed crypto policy expert Jacob Smagula as a fellow to support legislative efforts in Congress.
Solana news (SOL): Jito Labs launches JTX as self-custody trading heats up on the blockchain
Jito Labs has introduced JTX, a new trading platform on Solana that enables professional-grade self-custody trading.
Risk Assets Climb as US Jobs, Housing Data Beat Estimates
US risk assets rallied as positive labor and housing data reinforced market confidence in a stable economic soft landing.
Securitize taps Jump and Jupiter as it rolls out fully onchain, regulated onchain stocks
Securitize is launching regulated, fully onchain tokenized equities on Solana, partnering with Jump Trading and Jupiter for liquidity and access.
Coinbase taps Centrifuge as preferred tokenization backbone, takes equity stake
Coinbase has selected Centrifuge as its preferred tokenization infrastructure partner and acquired an equity stake to accelerate the issuance of onchain institutional assets.
Crypto Perps Volume Points to Traders Front-Running Robinhood Listings: Kaiko
Analytics firm Kaiko reports suspicious trading patterns suggesting some traders may be front-running Robinhood crypto token listings using privileged information or advanced analysis.
Wormhole bridges ‘canonical’ version of Bittensor’s TAO token to Solana
Wormhole has introduced a canonical version of Bittensor’s TAO token to the Solana blockchain, enabling native trading across major DeFi platforms.
Securitize, Jump and Jupiter unveil first institutional-grade onchain secondary market for real stocks
Securitize, Jump Trading, and Jupiter have launched a regulated onchain platform for trading tokenized US equities on the Solana blockchain.
Coinbase makes ‘seven-figure’ investment in Centrifuge, taps platform as Base’s main tokenization partner
Coinbase has invested seven figures in Centrifuge and named the firm its primary partner for tokenizing real-world assets on the Base blockchain.
Cipher Digital loses $114 million in Q1 as bitcoin miner accelerates AI data center pivot
Cipher Digital reported a $114 million Q1 loss while shifting its business focus toward AI data center infrastructure and high-performance computing.
Sequans sells 1,025 bitcoin to fund debt redemption and buybacks as revenue drops 24.8%
Sequans Communications sold 1,025 bitcoin to address debt and buybacks amidst a 24.8% revenue decline and significant operating losses.
Kraken Partners With MoneyGram to Enable Crypto Cash-Outs at 500,000 Locations Worldwide
Kraken has partnered with MoneyGram to allow users to convert cryptocurrency into local cash at 500,000 physical locations across more than 100 countries.
Space-Themed ETFs are Flooding Wall Street Before Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO
Wall Street is experiencing a surge in space-themed ETF launches as firms race to capitalize on the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO.
K Wave Abandons Bitcoin Treasury Plan, Shifts to AI Infrastructure Play with $485M War Chest
K Wave is pivoting from a bitcoin treasury strategy to AI infrastructure, backed by a $485 million funding facility and a debt-reduction plan.
Microsoft-backed Space and Time Launches Virtual Vaults for Institutional Lending
Space and Time has introduced virtual vaults to provide institutional lenders with cryptographically verified, real-time visibility into borrower collateral across various platforms.
Binance Changes Off-Hours Pricing for Commodity Perpetual Futures
Binance is transitioning to an Orderbook EWMA model for pricing commodity-based TradFi perpetual futures during weekends, holidays, and maintenance periods.
Crypto.com’s high-rolling head of marketing to leave after almost six years
Steven Kalifowitz, the CMO of Crypto.com who led major branding campaigns, is stepping down from his role effective June 30.
Coinbase Cuts 14% of Staff in AI Restructuring
Coinbase is cutting approximately 14% of its workforce, or 700 jobs, to streamline operations and integrate artificial intelligence into its business model.
What to Expect From Nvidia Stock Price in May 2026
Nvidia stock is currently forming a bull flag pattern, with its near-term direction depending on holding the 20-day exponential moving average support.
Bitcoin price retakes $81K: Is BTC in bear market rally or a 'supercycle'?
Bitcoin has reclaimed $81,000, sparking debate among analysts over whether this signals a new 'supercycle' or merely a temporary bear-market rally.
Consensus Miami Day 1: Sights and sounds
The annual Consensus conference begins in Miami, featuring industry leaders discussing crypto, AI, decentralized finance, and U.S. regulatory policy.
Crypto Products Post 5th Straight Week of Inflows Despite Mid-Week Selloff
Digital asset investment products secured their fifth consecutive week of inflows, reaching $117.8 million despite a significant mid-week market dip.
Bitcoin Analyst Plan C Says Manufacturing PMI Above 50 Confirms Bull Market
Analyst Plan C argues that US manufacturing growth signals a Bitcoin bull market, downplaying concerns based solely on the four-year halving cycle.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index jumps 1.3% as all constituents trade higher
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose by 1.3% as all constituent assets traded higher, led by gains in ICP and LINK.
Binance’s SAFU fund sits on $217 million gain as Bitcoin rises above $81,000
Binance's SAFU fund has achieved a $217 million profit following its strategic conversion of stablecoins into Bitcoin.
Bitcoin rally breaks from US stock market as mixed macro data creates bullish setup for BTC
Bitcoin's decoupling from the S&P 500 suggests it is responding to complex, shifting macroeconomic drivers like oil shocks and AI-driven risk.
State Street and Galaxy (GLXY) launch tokenized fund to bring cash management onchain
State Street and Galaxy have launched the SWEEP fund on Solana to enable 24/7 institutional cash management via tokenization.
Bank of Italy Deputy Governor Urges EU to Evaluate Tokenized SEPA Payments
Bank of Italy Deputy Governor Chiara Scotti suggests the EU explore extending the SEPA framework to support tokenized payments for digital finance.
Nasdaq firm scraps massive bitcoin treasury plan to redirect $485 million to AI
Nasdaq-listed K Wave Media is abandoning its $485 million bitcoin treasury plan to pivot its investment focus toward artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Bitcoin absorbed $200 million profit-taking at $80,000 in a bullish sign for BTC
Bitcoin showed resilience by absorbing $200 million in profit-taking at the $80,000 level, signaling underlying market strength.
Bullish to Acquire Equiniti for $4.2B in Tokenization Push
Crypto exchange Bullish is acquiring transfer agent Equiniti for $4.2 billion to advance its capabilities in tokenized securities and 24/7 trading.
Kalshi, Hyperliquid, IB Still Serve Dutch Users as Polymarket Ban Fails to Clear the Market
Despite a regulatory ban on Polymarket, other platforms like Kalshi and Hyperliquid continue offering prediction markets to Dutch users.
ArbitrumDAO Sends ARB Price Soaring With New Security Council Election
ArbitrumDAO elected six new Security Council members, leading to a nearly 5% rise in the ARB token price.
Global crypto ETP inflow streak extends to five weeks, masking sharp intraweek reversal: CoinShares
Global crypto ETPs saw five consecutive weeks of inflows, despite a massive intraweek reversal driven by a single-day Friday surge.
Strategy Stock Heads Into May With a Bullish Pattern and Q1 Earnings Catalyst
MicroStrategy (MSTR) approaches Q1 earnings with a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern despite concerns regarding declining trading volume.
Aave says creditors are trying to seize stolen ETH before victims get their $71M back
Aave has filed an emergency motion to protect $71 million in recovered ETH from being seized by creditors targeting the Arbitrum DAO.
Coinbase cuts 14% of staff as it navigates downturn, shifts to AI-native operations
Coinbase is laying off approximately 14% of its workforce to reduce costs and transition toward an AI-native operational model.
Standard Chartered expands further into crypto with stake in GSR at $1 billion valuation
SC Ventures, the venture arm of Standard Chartered, has invested $150 million into GSR, valuing the crypto market maker at over $1 billion.
Andreessen Horowitz's new $2.2 billion crypto fund is chasing stablecoins, DeFi, and the builders no one is watching
Andreessen Horowitz has launched a $2.2 billion crypto fund to support early-stage blockchain infrastructure projects during a period of quieter market sentiment.
a16z crypto raises $2.2 billion for fifth fund, promotes CTO to general partner
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division has launched a $2.2 billion fund and promoted Eddy Lazzarin to general partner.
Vibe Coding Will Separate Winning Exchanges From the Rest
Vibe coding, using AI and faster tools, allows rapid development of trading strategies, differentiating exchanges by enabling user-centric, intent-driven workflows.