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Galaxy scores New York BitLicense to offer digital asset services in the state
Galaxy Digital has secured a BitLicense and Money Transmission License from New York regulators to provide crypto services in the state.
Minnesota Legalizes Crypto Custody Services for Banks, Credit Unions
Minnesota has passed a law allowing state-chartered banks and credit unions to offer virtual-currency custody services starting August 1.
White House Says Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Announcement Is Imminent: ‘A Breakthrough’
The White House is nearing a formal announcement regarding the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve following significant legal and infrastructure breakthroughs.
Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Battle: Jury Rules “Too Late”
A U.S. jury ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI was filed too late, effectively ending his challenge against the company.
Galaxy Digital Wins Major Money Transmitter License in New York
Galaxy Digital has secured a BitLicense and Money Transmitter License, allowing the firm to provide regulated crypto services to New York institutional clients.
Revolut unveils first physical crypto card as industry-wide card usage grows
Revolut has launched a new Dogecoin-themed physical debit card as global adoption of cryptocurrency payment cards continues to rise.
The $30 billion RWA tokenization boom is barely reaching DeFi
Despite a $30 billion market for tokenized real-world assets, only a small fraction is integrated into decentralized finance due to restrictive compliance architectures.
Crypto Funds Post $1B in Outflows as Iran Tensions Weigh on Bitcoin, Ether
Cryptocurrency investment products recorded $1.07 billion in outflows last week due to geopolitical tensions and rising inflation fears.
Two more Ethereum Foundation researchers resign amid wave of departures
Researchers Carl Beek and Julian Ma have resigned from the Ethereum Foundation, joining a growing list of recent high-profile departures.
ZachXBT Launches $10,000 Bounty Over Crypto Market Manipulation Claims
On-chain investigator ZachXBT is offering a $10,000 bounty for evidence regarding alleged market manipulation by the Hong Kong-based firm Heisenberg Guru.
Bitwise to add HYPE to balance sheet using fees from Hyperliquid ETF
Bitwise will use 10% of management fees from its new Hyperliquid ETF to purchase and stake the HYPE token.
Standard Chartered to Absorb Zodia Custody’s Core Business in Digital Asset Consolidation
Standard Chartered is acquiring Zodia Custody’s regulated operations while spinning off its technology infrastructure into a new entity, Zodia Solutions.
Kraken co-CEO says exchange revenue, up 3% to $507 million, is a ‘more resilient’ mix amid spending spree
Kraken reports $507 million in Q1 revenue, emphasizing long-term product investment and platform diversification despite a sharp drop in EBITDA.
Capital B Acquires 192 Bitcoin for €13 Million, Pushes Total Holdings to 3,135 BTC
Capital B has increased its Bitcoin treasury to 3,135 BTC after purchasing 192 additional coins for €13 million.
Trump’s American Bitcoin Is Following MicroStrategy, But Shareholders Feel the Pain
American Bitcoin (ABTC) is aggressively accumulating BTC reserves like MicroStrategy, yet its stock price has hit an all-time low.
Ether Bears Take Control With Drop to $2K: What Will Stop ETH Price Crash?
Ether prices dropped to $2,100 amid increased selling pressure and ETF outflows, with analysts warning of further declines if support at $2,000 fails.
SpaceX IPO bets on Hyperliquid price Elon Musk’s company above $2 trillion before filing
Crypto traders are using Hyperliquid to bet on SpaceX's future valuation via perpetual futures contracts before the company's official IPO.
Hyperliquid eyes 55% price rise after Silicon Valley investor's 'massive HYPE buy'
Hyperliquid's HYPE token may rally 55% following significant accumulation by a wallet linked to a16z and a bullish technical cup-and-handle pattern.
UK Proposes Near-24/7 Settlement to Prepare Markets for Tokenization
The Bank of England plans to extend settlement infrastructure hours to support the integration of tokenized finance into UK wholesale markets.
Tether invests in remittance fintech LemFi to expand USDT settlement across Africa and Asia
Tether has invested in fintech LemFi to integrate USDT as a settlement layer, improving cross-border remittances across Africa and Asia.
Bitcoin Depot Disables Bitcoin ATM Network Amid Bankruptcy
Bitcoin Depot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and deactivated its Bitcoin ATM network due to intense regulatory and financial pressure.
Bitcoin Sell Pressure Cools With 27% Breakout in Sight, But Whales Have Other Plans
Bitcoin displays a potential bull flag breakout, though large whale distribution and smart money indicators suggest ongoing caution among institutional players.
Standard Chartered to absorb Zodia Custody’s crypto business into its own operations: Bloomberg
Standard Chartered is integrating its subsidiary Zodia Custody's crypto business directly into its own digital asset infrastructure.
HIVE stock rallies 35% after unveiling 320MW ‘AI gigafactory’ project in Toronto
HIVE Digital shares surged 35% following the announcement of a $2.55 billion, 320MW AI infrastructure gigafactory project in Toronto.
Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings With $2B Purchase
Strategy has acquired 24,869 Bitcoin for $2.01 billion, bringing its total holdings to 843,738 BTC.
Bitcoin Depot (BTM) Stock Falls 80% As Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Bitcoin Depot, North America's largest Bitcoin ATM operator, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and ceased operations amid mounting regulatory pressures and financial losses.
Goldman Sachs Dumps XRP and Solana, Cuts Ethereum Exposure by 70%
Goldman Sachs fully exited its XRP and Solana ETF positions in Q1 2026 while reducing its Ethereum holdings by 70%.
Standard Chartered to Absorb Zodia Custody, Spin Out Zodia Solutions
Standard Chartered is acquiring Zodia Custody's business while spinning off its infrastructure arm, Zodia Solutions, to enhance institutional digital asset services.
Bitmine lifts ether treasury to 5.28 million ETH as total holdings top $12 billion
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has expanded its Ethereum treasury to 5.28 million ETH, currently valued at over $12 billion.
Weekly crypto ETP outflows top $1B, ending six-week positive streak amid Iran-linked risk-off: CoinShares
Institutional investors pulled over $1 billion from crypto ETPs last week, ending a six-week positive streak due to geopolitical concerns involving Iran.
Iran Launches Bitcoin-Backed Insurance Service for Strait of Hormuz Shipping, Eyes $10B In Revenue
Iran has introduced 'Hormuz Safe,' a Bitcoin-settled maritime insurance platform targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to generate significant revenue.
Bitcoin faces Treasury yield pressure as Japan sells nearly $30 billion of US debt
Japanese investors sold $29.6 billion in US debt, driving up Treasury yields and creating short-term pricing pressure for Bitcoin.
Iran Launches Bitcoin Insurance for Strait of Hormuz Shipping
Iran has introduced Hormuz Safe, a state-backed platform allowing shippers to pay for maritime insurance premiums using Bitcoin.
South Korea’s KB Financial Completes Stablecoin Pilot for Offline Payments
KB Financial Group has successfully completed a stablecoin pilot for offline payments and cross-border remittances using the Kaia blockchain.
Strategy (MSTR) Spends A Massive $2 Billion on More Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 843,738 BTC
Strategy has acquired 24,869 additional Bitcoin for $2 billion, increasing its total corporate treasury holdings to 843,738 BTC.
3 Altcoin Crypto Whales Are Buying For the 3rd Week of May
On-chain data reveals significant whale accumulation in Ethereum, Zcash, and Hyperliquid, signaling strategic positioning by large investors for the third week of May.
Bitcoin’s $100,000 Target Hits a Wall as Market Reality Undercuts 3 Key Bullish Catalysts
Bitcoin faces market challenges despite three major bullish catalysts: the Trump-China summit, NVIDIA's growth, and the CLARITY Act.
‘Big dot energy’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 24,869 BTC for $2 billion as total holdings top 4% of bitcoin supply
Strategy has acquired 24,869 additional BTC for $2 billion, bringing its total holdings to over 4% of the entire bitcoin supply.
Standard Chartered projects $4T in tokenized assets by end-2028, with DeFi protocols primary beneficiaries
Standard Chartered forecasts $4 trillion in tokenized assets by 2028, driven by stablecoins, real-world assets, and the efficiency of decentralized finance protocols.
WAIB Summit Monaco Returns June 9 -10 for Its 2026 Edition at One Monte-Carlo
The WAIB Summit Monaco, focusing on Web3 and AI, returns to One Monte-Carlo on June 9-10, 2026, for a high-profile industry gathering.
AEON raises $8 million led by YZi Labs to build settlement layer for AI agents
AEON secured $8 million to develop a financial settlement layer specifically designed to support autonomous AI agent-to-agent economic transactions.
Bitcoin Hormuz payments for ship insurance will test crypto’s neutral money thesis
Reports suggest Iran may launch a Bitcoin-based insurance platform for vessels, testing the practical limits of cryptocurrency's neutrality amid global sanctions.
Bitcoin Gets the Headlines, But Iran’s IRGC Runs on Something Else: Chainalysis
Chainalysis reports that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps dominates the nation's crypto economy, primarily utilizing stablecoins over Bitcoin for large-scale operations.
Bitcoin falls to $76K after Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran
Bitcoin fell to $76,000 as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated, leading to significant market liquidations.
Peter Schiff Shoots Down Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-as-Skyscraper Pitch
Peter Schiff criticizes Michael Saylor’s comparison of Bitcoin to real estate, arguing that Bitcoin lacks the rental cash flow provided by physical buildings.
XRP Price May Grow 15x Amid 'Quiet Accumulation:' Analyst
Analyst Crypto Patel predicts XRP could rally 10x–15x to $15 as current accumulation patterns mirror previous major breakout cycles.
Bank of England, FCA launch consultation on tokenized UK wholesale markets
The Bank of England and FCA have launched a joint consultation to gather industry feedback on regulating tokenized wholesale financial markets.
Phemex CEO Federico Variola on AI, Prediction Markets, and the Next Phase of Crypto Trading
Phemex CEO Federico Variola discusses the evolution of crypto exchanges into multi-market platforms featuring AI tools, prediction markets, and tokenized assets.
From Stablecoins to the Future of Crypto: A Discussion with Nine Blocks Capital Management Co-Founder Henri Arslanian
Henri Arslanian discusses the growing institutional role of stablecoins, the rise of AI-driven payments, and the ongoing challenges facing the cryptocurrency industry.
South Korea FSC Reportedly Reviews Hana Bank Dunamu Stake
South Korea's financial regulator is investigating Hana Bank's $668 million stake purchase in Dunamu for potential conflicts with banking-commerce separation rules.
Revolut Repackages Existing Crypto Card Feature With Viral Teaser, But Why?
Revolut is using viral marketing for its existing crypto card to draw attention to its broader expansion into business banking and wealth management.
Bitcoin Battles 'Collapsing' Bond Markets as Week Starts With Trip to $76,500
Bitcoin fell to $76,500 amid macro uncertainty, bond market instability, and significant long-position liquidations, despite whale accumulation and potential positive economic data.
Capital B Acquires 192 Bitcoin to Reach 3,135 BTC in Total Holdings
Capital B has expanded its corporate treasury by purchasing 192 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 3,135 BTC.
Bitget Introduces Delta Neutral Mode for Hedged Trading Strategies
Bitget has launched a Delta Neutral Mode to help traders optimize risk management for hedging and arbitrage strategies within its Unified Trading Account.
Bernstein says Clarity Act yield compromise cements Circle’s edge amid record stablecoin supply
Bernstein analysts argue that the Clarity Act's stablecoin yield compromise reinforces Circle's competitive advantage in a record-high stablecoin market.
Brent Oil Eyes $115 Breakout After Trump’s ‘Clock Ticking’ Warning to Iran
Brent crude oil prices are testing the $115 resistance level following geopolitical tensions caused by Donald Trump's warning to Iran.
Iran-linked report says Hormuz Safe bitcoin-settled insurance platform aims to generate $10 billion
Iran has launched Hormuz Safe, a digital insurance platform for Strait of Hormuz cargo shipments that exclusively accepts bitcoin payments.
CLARITY Act could be signed into law by President Donald Trump in early August — Galaxy Digital
Galaxy Digital reports that the bipartisan CLARITY Act may reach President Donald Trump’s desk for signature by early August.
French BTC treasury firm Capital B buys $15 million in bitcoin following raise
Capital B, a French bitcoin treasury firm, bought $15.1 million in bitcoin after raising $20 million.
Banks Hand AI Agents the Wheel On-Chain, Sygnum Goes First
Sygnum has become the first regulated Swiss bank to execute live on-chain transactions using AI agents while maintaining client self-custody.
Elon Musk Amplifies Citadel CEO’s Stanford Warning: AI Is After PhD Jobs Now
Elon Musk highlighted warnings from Citadel CEO Ken Griffin that advanced AI is now automating complex tasks previously performed by highly skilled PhD professionals.
Kraken Cuts 150 Staff, Citing Rising AI Use
Kraken has laid off approximately 150 employees, citing increased AI-driven operational efficiencies and potential delays to its planned initial public offering.
Verus Ethereum Bridge Reportedly Exploited for $11.58 Million
The Verus Protocol’s Ethereum bridge suffered an $11.58 million exploit caused by a fraudulent cross-chain transfer message.
Tom Lee Says Oil Prices Are Ethereum’s Biggest Headwind
Tom Lee identifies rising oil prices as the primary factor driving recent selling pressure on Ethereum, despite other underlying macroeconomic headwinds.
HIVE Digital Technologies plans 320 MW AI infrastructure project in Canada
HIVE Digital Technologies plans to build a 320-megawatt AI data center in Canada, aiming to support over 100,000 GPUs by 2027.
Kraken parent Payward sees revenue surge as tokenization expands
Kraken parent Payward reported $507 million in Q1 revenue, driven by strategic acquisitions and growth in tokenized equities and derivatives.
Iran Reportedly Mulls Strait of Hormuz Toll Platform Paid in Bitcoin
Iran is reportedly considering an insurance-based transit fee for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially accepting payments in Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Depot Files for Bankruptcy as Pressure Mounts on Crypto ATM Sector
Major Bitcoin ATM operator Bitcoin Depot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down its kiosk network amid regulatory and legal pressures.
US crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot files for Chapter 11 to wind down business
Bitcoin Depot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing regulatory hurdles and financial instability as reasons to wind down its global ATM operations.
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the Third Week of May 2026
Major cryptocurrency projects Pyth Network, LayerZero, and KAITO are scheduled for significant token unlocks in the third week of May 2026.