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Bitcoin (BTC) market cap to hit $16 trillion by 2030, driven by institutional demand: Ark Invest
Ark Invest predicts Bitcoin's market cap will reach $16 trillion by 2030, driven by institutional adoption.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) gains 5.5%, leading index higher
The CoinDesk 20 index rose 1.3% as Bittensor (TAO) and Bitcoin (BTC) led the market performance.
Ripple Backer SBI Opens Bitbank Talks, Eyes Japan’s Largest Crypto Exchange
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has entered talks to acquire Bitbank, aiming to become the largest regulated cryptocurrency exchange operator in Japan.
BlackRock’s record breaking $60 billion crypto ETFs made just $42 million in Q1 fees
BlackRock's crypto ETFs generated $42 million in Q1 fees, representing a small portion of the firm's overall ETF revenue due to market volatility.
Tether posts over $1 billion Q1 profit as reserve buffer reaches record $8.2 billion
Stablecoin issuer Tether reported $1.04 billion in Q1 2026 profits, growing its excess reserve buffer to a record $8.23 billion.
Tether Prints $1 Billion Q1 Profit, But Its $8.23 Billion War Chest Remains Contested
Tether reported a $1.04 billion first-quarter profit, reaching an $8.23 billion reserve buffer, though the figures remain attested rather than fully audited.
Kraken's parent company Payward alleges $25 million crypto custody fraud in lawsuit against Etana and firm's CEO
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has sued Etana and its CEO for allegedly misappropriating $25 million in client funds.
Tether posts $1 billion Q1 profit, hits record reserves and holds $7 billion in Bitcoin
Tether reported over $1 billion in Q1 2026 profit, reaching record reserves with significant holdings in US Treasuries and Bitcoin.
Paris Blockchain Week 2026. Arcanum and Mercuryo on institutional capital, MiCA, and crypto market maturity
Industry leaders discuss institutional crypto adoption, MiCA regulation, and market maturity at Paris Blockchain Week 2026.
MoonPay launches stablecoin debit card for AI agents on Mastercard network
MoonPay has introduced the MoonAgents Card, a virtual Mastercard enabling AI agents and users to spend stablecoins directly from onchain wallets.
Big Oil profits slump despite historic Iran-driven oil price surge
Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported declining net income despite record oil prices caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
CEO Sundar Pichai Finally Reveals Google’s AI Direction
Google CEO Sundar Pichai believes personalized AI agents will revolutionize daily task management and productivity.
Apple Is Using Claude Inside the Company Workflow, Leaked Documents Show
Leaked files in an Apple Support app update suggest Apple is using Anthropic's Claude AI internally for coding.
Brazil central bank prohibits crypto use in regulated cross-border payments under new FX rules
Brazil's central bank has banned the use of cryptocurrencies in regulated cross-border transactions to ensure international transfers remain within monitored foreign exchange channels.
BTC price bounces as big tech earnings fuel optimism; short-term pressures remain: Crypto Daily
Bitcoin rose to $77,400, boosted by positive big tech earnings, but faces short-term pressures from geopolitical risks and ETF outflows.
SBI Holdings eyes stake in crypto exchange Bitbank to build digital asset powerhouse
SBI Holdings plans to acquire a stake in crypto exchange Bitbank to expand its digital asset business and strengthen its market position.
Ripple CEO Sends Strong XRP Signal From Las Vegas
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reaffirmed his company's commitment to making XRP a primary, liquid, and trusted digital asset at a Las Vegas conference.
Ripple Releases $1.38 Billion in XRP Amid Explosive Statements from CTO Emeritus
Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP from escrow while CTO emeritus David Schwartz dismissed claims of secret price-manipulation mechanisms.
Bitcoin is repeating a 2022 pattern – and this time we’re missing the buyers for what came next
Bitcoin's current market structure mirrors 2022, with futures demand rising while spot demand lags, risking a leveraged-driven rally collapse.
SBI Holdings in talks to acquire stake in crypto exchange Bitbank, eyes subsidiary status
SBI Holdings is negotiating to acquire a stake in Bitbank to make the exchange a consolidated subsidiary.
Crypto Card Spending Surges 500% to $600 Million Monthly, Visa Captures 90% Share
Crypto card spending has surged 500% to $600 million monthly, with Visa dominating 90% of the market.
BTC price holds gains, but lacks conviction as derivatives signal caution
Bitcoin trades near $77,250, range-bound between $75,000-$80,000, with derivatives indicating trader caution.
Brazil Central Bank Bars Virtual Assets From eFX Payments
The Banco Central do Brasil has prohibited the use of virtual assets within its regulated eFX cross-border payment framework.
When Empires Shake, Code Doesn’t: Crypto and the New Financial Silk Road
As geopolitical conflict destabilizes the Middle East, regional businesses are increasingly utilizing crypto and stablecoins as neutral infrastructure to maintain financial continuity.
SBI eyes Bitbank deal as Japan’s crypto exchange market consolidates
SBI Holdings is in talks to acquire Bitbank, aiming to strengthen its position as Japan moves to regulate crypto under financial securities laws.
South Korean court grants stay on Bithumb’s six-month suspension pending final ruling: reports
A South Korean court has paused a six-month business suspension against Bithumb pending a final legal ruling regarding alleged AML violations.
Bitcoin edges above $77,000 but institutional activity suggests downside hedging
Bitcoin climbed above $77,000, yet increased put option interest and exchange inflows suggest institutional investors are bracing for potential downside risk.
Coinbase’s new credit fund shows why banks are fighting stablecoin yield on the Clarity Act
Coinbase launched the CUSHY credit fund to leverage stablecoin infrastructure for institutional lending, highlighting a growing tension with traditional banking models.
Riot reports $33 million in first data center revenue as AMD doubles contracted capacity
Riot Platforms posted its first data center revenue of $33.2 million while expanding its strategic partnership with AMD to 50 megawatts.
Grayscale Names Six Protocols Set to Win the Tokenization Megatrend
Grayscale Research has identified six blockchain protocols expected to lead the growing multi-trillion dollar tokenized asset market.
Bakkt Finishes Acquisition of Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm
Bakkt has finalized its acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research to integrate stablecoin technology and AI-driven payments into its financial infrastructure.
Bithumb scores a legal win in South Korea as six-month suspension is lifted by local judge
A South Korean court has overturned a six-month suspension imposed on crypto exchange Bithumb.
Strategy keeps STRC dividend at 11.5% as stock logs first monthly gain in nine
STRC's dividend remains at 11.5% for May, supported by an April VWAP near its $100 par value, while its stock sees its first monthly gain in nine months.
MoonPay Rolls Out Agent-Ready Stablecoin Card on Mastercard Network
MoonPay has launched a virtual debit card enabling AI agents and users to spend stablecoins directly from wallets at Mastercard merchants.
AI Is 2x Better at Exploiting Smart Contract Flaws Than Catching Them, Binance Finds
Binance Research reports that AI is twice as effective at exploiting smart contract vulnerabilities as it is at detecting them.
Bitcoin Risks Decline After Futures-Driven April Rally: CryptoQuant
CryptoQuant warns Bitcoin may face a multi-month decline as April's rally was driven by futures, not spot demand.
Bitcoiners Launch AI-Powered Bitcoin FUD-Fighting Database
A new AI tool, The Bitcoin Evidence Base, provides evidence-based responses to combat Bitcoin misinformation.
DeFi protocol Carrot becomes first casualty of $285M Drift exploit
The Solana-based DeFi protocol Carrot is shutting down permanently following a 93% collapse in TVL triggered by the $285 million Drift exploit.
SBI Holdings in talks to take controlling stake in crypto exchange Bitbank
SBI Holdings is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank.
Decentralized Venues Pulled Share From CEXs in a Risk-Off Quarter, ARK Invest Finds
DEXs gained market share from CEXs in Q1 2026 despite a 26% drop in overall crypto volume.
Visa Adds Polygon to Stablecoin Settlement as Card Payments Go 24/7
Visa has integrated Polygon into its stablecoin program to enable 24/7 settlement for fintech issuers, reducing capital costs and reliance on traditional banking hours.
Tokenized RWA market grows 420% since 2025 on regulatory clarity, access
The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market has surged over 420% since early 2025, reaching $30.2 billion due to regulatory clarity and institutional adoption.
Tokenized Gold Crosses 2025’s Full-Year Volume in Just 1 Quarter
Tokenized gold spot trading reached $90.7 billion in Q1 2026, surpassing the total volume recorded throughout the entire year of 2025.
Two Data Points Explain Why Dogecoin Is Outperforming the Crypto Market
Dogecoin is outperforming the crypto market due to record whale holdings and increased large-value transfers.
Polymarket Targets Insider Trading With New On-Chain System
Polymarket partners with Chainalysis to deploy an on-chain system for detecting insider trading on its prediction market platform.
North Korea Claims 76% of 2026 Crypto Hack Losses in Just Four Months
North Korean hackers caused 76% of crypto hack losses in early 2026 through two major attacks totaling $577 million.
US Senate Bans Members, Staff from Prediction Markets
The US Senate unanimously approved a resolution prohibiting its members and staff from participating in prediction markets to prevent insider trading.
Bitcoin ETFs See $490M in Outflows as Price Fails to Reclaim $78,000 Level
Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $490 million in outflows over three days, impacting BTC's price and institutional demand.
Oobit Unveils Visa Agent Cards For AI Agent USDT Spending
Crypto startup Oobit has launched virtual Visa cards allowing AI agents to make direct USDT payments for business expenses without human intervention.
Bitcoin Technical Charts For May Turn Bearish – Will BTC Fall Again?
Analysts suggest Bitcoin faces potential bearish risks in May due to historical midterm election patterns and ongoing on-chain structural weaknesses.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Multi-Asset Brokers Integrating Crypto Trading
This report lists 15 multi-asset brokers and bank-brokerage platforms successfully integrating cryptocurrency trading into their traditional service offerings.
Peter Schiff Calls MicroStrategy’s MSTR Stock a Scam and Saylor a Fraud
Economist Peter Schiff warns that MicroStrategy and its stock represent a scam, drawing parallels to failed cryptocurrency projects and urging investors toward precious metals.
Top 5 Altcoin Setups For May 2026
Five altcoins, Chainlink, Ethereum, Kaspa, Sui, and NEAR, show promising setups for May 2026 with potential breakouts and catalysts.
Bitcoin Stalls Below $77K As Spot Volumes, Leverage Decline
Bitcoin struggles below $77K as profit-taking by short-term holders and declining spot volumes and leverage suggest a weakening rally.
Gold Price Outlook: Bulls Fight For a Breakout Near $5,000 
Gold trades near $4,611, consolidating below the 50-day moving average, with a potential breakout towards $4,786 or a fall to $4,376.
U.S. senators won't be weighing in on prediction markets bets after banning themselves
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution banning its members and staff from participating in speculative prediction market platforms.
How US Stock Markets Rewarded Google But Punished Meta After Q1 Earnings
Markets surged for Alphabet due to cloud-driven AI revenue growth, while Meta stock fell amid concerns over aggressive capital spending plans.
Stablecoins Surpass Bitcoin in Latin America Crypto Purchases: Bitso Report
A Bitso report reveals that stablecoins accounted for 40% of Latin American crypto purchases in 2025, outpacing Bitcoin's 18% share.
Crypto market structure bill nears May push as ethics disputes and Trump ties cloud path forward
U.S. lawmakers are aiming for a mid-May markup of a crypto market structure bill despite unresolved ethics concerns and political friction.
Arbitrum DAO starts vote to release 30,766 frozen ETH to DeFi United, following Kelp DAO attack
The Arbitrum DAO is voting to release 30,766 frozen ETH to the DeFi United recovery initiative following the recent Kelp DAO exploit.
Senate bans members from prediction markets as insider trading scrutiny grows
The US Senate banned members and staff from prediction markets due to insider trading concerns.
Elon Musk Says Most Crypto Are Scams, But X Launches New Crypto Trading Terminal
Elon Musk testified that most cryptocurrencies are scams, even as his social platform X introduces new financial trading terminal features.
Crypto hacks hit record high in April as exploits kept piling up
April saw a record number of crypto hacks, with over 20 incidents, though dollar losses were not record-breaking.
From Cathie Wood to Cantor Fitzgerald, the big money is betting that Robinhood’s (HOOD) crypto slump is just a temporary speed bump
Major investors and analysts view Robinhood's recent earnings miss as a temporary setback, citing strong trading momentum heading into the second quarter.
Visa is quietly building stablecoins into mainstream payment plumbing without you knowing
Visa's stablecoin settlement pilot now supports nine blockchains, processing $7 billion annually, integrating crypto into payment infrastructure.
Binance Draws Industry Praise For MegaETH’s MEGA Token Listing
Binance listed MegaETH's MEGA token without fees, earning praise for a principled approach to exchange listings.
Bitcoin’s $75K cost basis emerges as key support zone for current bull trend
Bitcoin is finding critical price support near $75,000 as various investor cost-basis levels converge in a narrow, highly sensitive range.
Senate moves to ban themselves from prediction market trading amid insider concerns
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution prohibiting members from trading on prediction markets to prevent potential insider trading.
US Senate Passes Resolution Banning Senators From Prediction Market Trading
The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution banning sitting senators from trading event contracts on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Senators Warren, Wyden press Tether and Commerce Secretary Lutnick over loan to family trust
Senators Warren and Wyden are questioning Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Tether over a loan provided to a trust benefiting Lutnick's children.